Author: Love Yoga Studios

Love Yoga’s 8 Holiday Gift Suggestions

Looking for a unique and helpful gift?  Shopping for a yogi?  Here are some of our favorite things from Love Yoga as well as from some of our favorite places! Scroll through for lots of Yoga ideas and the links to help you get there quick!

1.  T-shirts are always a useful gift.  Who doesn’t love a soft comfy tee with a great message.  It’s wearable.  It’s a conversation starter.  It’s a connection.  85% of people surveyed have a t-shirt with sentimental value that they’ve had for over 8 years.  That’s a long shelf life for a great gift!  They also make a great travel item:  www.loveyogatees.com !
(Love Yoga Hoodie available as a pre-order.  Contact us at loveyoga@comcast.net)

2.  Socks and legwarmers!  It’s that time of year . . . anything warm and cozy makes a nice gift.  Check out our selection of locally handmade oversized socks, slippers and leg warmers!  $12 each.  (in studio only while supplies last)

3.  Love Yoga Passes! One at time, monthly packages, a trial pass or a GIFT Certificate!

4.  Yoga Mats are a great way to motivate!  We like the Mandukas for their durability and the Aurorae’s Northern Lights Mat has a great look and feel on sale now for $40!

5.  Yoga accessories/clothing for any Yogi!  
Yoga blocks/bolsters/bags/cleaners through YogaAccessories.com
Snug fit tanks and sweat shirts for layering (Costco and/or Old Navy)
Gift Certificate to a Yoga Clothing Retailer (Athleta.com; Lucy.com; Lululemon.com)

6. Yoga Magazine Subscriptions
Yoga Journal
Origins Magazine
OM Yoga – UK for a unique look at Yoga around the world

7.  Homemade Maple granola by Tara Stiles.  Click here to watch how easy it is to make!  A jar full of hearty granola with a pretty ribbon makes a thoughtful and healthy gift!  Add a box of Yogi Tea (sold in grocery stores) for a soothing gift package.

8.  Fabulous Fall Back gift:  www.Amazon.com  for the yogi that loves to read about yoga!

 

Celebrate the Holidays with Ease. . .

Holidays bring a definite whirl of activity with them…so finding time to recharge can be complicated.  We’d like to help make it easy for you to drop in anytime and escape, explore, relax, work out, connect…. whatever it is you happen to need on any particular day.  The simplest way to do that is with the monthly Love Yoga pass.  Drop in anytime, any class, any instructor.
Here are a few passes to choose from:

1.  $40.  The Trial Pass.  If you’re fairly new to the whole yoga pass thing, the trial pass gives you 30 days of unlimited yoga for all of our classes!
Holiday Bonus:  Buy one for you, Get one FREE for a friend!  (December only)

2.  If you’ve been coming to Love Yoga and are ready to transform your life with a renewed commitment to take care of yourself, the monthly unlimited pass (regularly $80/mo) is on special for $70/mo.  or $65/mo with a 6 month auto withdrawal!

3.  Additional Holiday Bonus! If you make it to each instructor in the month of December, we’ll add another free class to your pass! 

If for any reason, none of these passes work for you… please let us know so we can help…and consider our Tuesday and Friday night 5$ classes!  Always a great turnout and a wonderful practice for beginners and experienced yogis alike!

Remember to save the date for our Winter Solstice (Dec. 20th) and the Winter Wellness Walk (Jan. 4th).  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

WINTER WELLNESS WALK – Jan. 4th!

Walk for Wellness all year long!  Rain, shine, snow or sleet….we’re walking! (or skipping!)
Love Yoga Studios and our amazing sponsors, volunteers and friends are walking around together.  We are walking for Wellness.  We want to encourage everyone to get outside even when it’s a little chilly out.  BUNDLE UP! Sign up HERE!

ALL of the proceeds will go to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Join us on this 5k or 8k trek through part of the Willamette Valley!  We’ll visit the locals along the way sampling snacks, beverages and delightful treats.  Bring cameras, children and companions if you’d like…..just remember to DRESS WARM!
(no pets allowed on this route, sorry!)

Highlights of the Walk:

  • 5k (3.2 miles) or 8k  (4.9 miles) through North Albany. (maps coming soon)
  • 40$ participation fee includes T-Shirt, Gift pouch, hot meal and warm drinks.
  • 100% of the profits goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  • Meal after the walk  includes soups, breads and desserts
  • Nourishment stops along the way include hot cocoa, tea, snacks and more!
  • Encouragement stops include: yoga, photos, directions and personal motivation!
  • Sign up HERE!
  • Sneak peak at the Walk Tee:

Holiday Hot Yoga and the Winter Solstice!

Do you find yourself hustling around the holidays?  Quiet reflection and relaxation are probably not always at the top of your list…but regular rejuvenation is EXACTLY what you need!  Try out any of our classes this season for a quick escape…..OR…make the decision to consistently commit to creating calm, confidence and clarity in your life.  Yes, even during the holidays.  It’s possible!

With new options and great teachers on the schedule we know there is something for everyone!  Here are some highlights and special events to keep in mind as we head into the new year!

1.  Winter Solstice Celebration, December 20th 5-8pm
2.  Hot Yoga is back Sundays at 5pm with rotating teachers each week!
3.  Mom’s with kids (infant to 6 yrs old) Free yoga session, November 8th @ 1:30ish.
4.  Marcy Keuter is now leading an 11am Gentle class on Tuesday & Fridays.
5.  Rachel Stalter is leading a 4:15pm all levels class on Wednesday afternoons.
6.  Winter Wellness Walk, January 4th, 2014 (deadlines Dec. 10th)

Save the Date!

Our Fall schedule will be out next week and here are a few dates you might want to save!

1.  October 29th – Dutch Bros Groove Yoga, Tuesday Oct. 29th at 7pm.  Practice yoga with your favorite Dutch Bros Peeps!  Cost is a donation (suggested amount $5-15), toward the Winter Wellness Walk (Jan. 4th)  for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

2.  November 1st at 11am – Free Intro to Yoga.  Brief overview and then a gentle yoga class.  Participation optional, Q&A

3.  November 2nd & 16th – Yoga Smart for Kids at Noon!  An hour of yoga for you and your kids!

4.  Sunday Hot Yoga makes it comeback but now it’s at 5pm.

 

5 Reasons to visit Love Yoga… and 5 reason not to?

1.  FREE Intro to Yoga (October 5th @ 1:30).   (6 new classes; 4 new teachers)

2.  YOGA SMART for Kids (Oct. 5th & 19th @ Noon)

3.  Smoothies @ Hot Yoga on select Thursday Nights! (watch FB for specific dates and flavors)

4.  Yoga with your favorite DUTCH BROS PEEPS (Oct. 29th @ 7pm)

5.  It’s not weird.
REASONS NOT TO:

1.  Afraid?  (Call me. Schedule a private class for your own group of friends)

2.  Low on funds at the moment?  (See # 1 above; Tuesday & Friday nights are 5$; we’ll give you free passes if you let us know.

3.  No time?   (Did you find this post by checking email, scrolling facebook or surfing the net?  Uh huh.)

4.  Yoga’s not really enough of a workout?  (Come to Groove, Power or Hot….I dare you)

5.  Too stiff?  (that’s like saying you’re ‘too muddy to shower’ ? ?).  That’s why we practice yoga…to loosen up, stay strong and be calm.