Twists, California Bay

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August 2012

Twists

The twists we do in the class provide the following benefits–and more:
Calms your entire system
Improves digestion
Releases tightness throughout the body
Clears the mind
Opens up the spine, back, and hips

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Coming in September-–see the Special Additional Dhara Yoga Classes below.

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California Bay

California Bay tree is similar to the Bay Laurel most people are familiar with. However, California Bay has a stronger scent and medicinal properties. You can crush a leaf or two when feeling faint or woozy. Some people have a strong aversion to the scent of the leaves, but the tea is generally agreeable to all. Useful for: seasoning for food; bug repellant; tea for headache; gastrointestinal discomforts; bath for aches and pains; incense. If you’re taking any hikes in the mountains these days, the trees may find you first by their scent. As always, give the tree an offering and thanks before harvesting any of its leaves–and choose trees that are off the beaten path for least depletion and greater purity of the harvest. Enjoy!

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Special Additional Dhara Yoga Classes for September

These classes are additional to our regularly scheduled classes.
Registration is required. Please join us!

Pt. Loma United Methodist Church
1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92107

Registration is required. Call or email:
619-788-4838   info@dharayoga.com

Introduction to Chair Yoga
Tuesday   September 11
12:30-1:15   Free
Experience how Chair Yoga can offer you flexibility and inner harmony for your special condition.Registration is required.

Introduction to Gentle Yoga
Wednesday   September 12
11:15-12:00   Free
OR
Tuesday   September 18
5:15-6:00 PM   Free
Join us for this introduction to Gentle Yoga that anyone can do regardless of their level of physical ability. Registration is required.

Relax, Breathe, Share, Give
Tuesday   September 25
12:30-1:15   Free
OR
Wednesday   September 26
4:00-4:45   Free
Find your natural ability to relax and breathe easily. And with that discover your vast inner resources for being flexible and generous with life’s circumstances. We will explore calming practices that you can do sitting, standing, or in any situation. Registration is required.

Walking
Tuesday & Thursday, On-Going
1:15-2:30   $32/8 classes
Gentle warm-ups and walking at your own pace and distane. Paradise Point area. Registration is required.

On-going Dhara Yoga Services
Please see the Classes and Therapy page

Gentle Yoga
Chair Yoga
Yoga Therapy
Healthy Food Consultation
Herbal Consultation
Creative Writing Coach

Copyright © 2012 by Julia Doughty

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Gentle Yoga Inside and Out

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July 2012

Find out how Gentle Yoga is percolating in you, inside and out. Doing a few of the same poses every day, you get to dive deeper into discovering the infinite layers of your whole being.

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Additions to the on-going Class Schedule

Gentle Yoga for Moms & Dads
Tuesday & Thursday
11:00-12:00
Childcare available, all ages

Gentle Yoga
MW 5:15-6:15
TTh 4:00-5:00

And Special Additional Dhara Yoga Classes and Services for July
July 18   Intro to Gentle Yoga for Relaxation
July 19   Discount Yoga Therapy Day
Please see last month’s newsletter for details.

Special Additional Classes for August
See below

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Wildflowers for Peace

Summer’s wildflowers are resplendent! Have you noticed how flowers can make you smile? It’s no mistake we find ourselves in the company of flowers in every special occasion. I harvest local native wildflowers and make prayer-filled glycerin essences with them. You just take a few drops on your tongue for uplifting your whole being. I currently have wildflower essences in Buckwheat, Wild Rose, Yarrow, and White Sage. (They’re in the Dhara Yoga Store.)

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Special Additional Dhara Yoga Classes for August

Gentle Yoga for Illness and Injury Recovery
Thursday   August 2
12:30-1:15   Free
Experience Gentle Yoga’s benefits for post-injury, post-surgery, and recovery from illness such as cancer.
Call or email to register

The Yoga Way for Digestive Health
Tuesdays   July 32, August 7, 14
12:30-1:30   $35
Learn to clear out the refined foods in your diet, find easy ways to prepare healthy foods, and discover eating with balance, peace, and enjoyment.
Call or email to register

Pt. Loma United Methodist Church
1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
Please call or email to register
619-788-4838   info@dharayoga.com

On-going Dhara Yoga Services
Please see the Classes and Therapy page

Gentle Yoga
Chair Yoga
Yoga Therapy
Healthy Food Consultation
Herbal Consultation

 

Copyright © 2012 Julia Doughty

 

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In Tune with the Season

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June 2012

We are excited to be forming at the Point Loma United Methodist Church a Living Arts program, classes and therapy for creative expression: art, music, and yoga.

Music Therapist Jessy Rushing is offering two summer infant and toddler Bright Start Music classes starting in June. http://edgemusictherapy.com/brightstart/

We have a new addition to Dhara Yoga’s on-going class schedule:

Gentle Yoga for Moms & Dads
Monday and Wednesday
11:15-12:15
Childcare available, all ages
Pt. Loma United Methodist Church
Gentle Yoga for Moms & Dads is open to all levels of experience and physical ability. The first class is free, and 8 classes are $64. Please call or email to register.

Please see the May Living Yoga newsletter for the Special Additional June Classes and Services.
Intro to Chair Yoga (6/6), Yoga for Your Back (6/20), and Discount Yoga Therapy Day (6/22)

If you haven’t yet explored using a variety of whole grains, or if you’d like to learn more about them, please join us for the upcoming July 5th free class, Whole  Grain Gluten-Free Cooking.

We’re on Facebook. You’ll find contemplations and other news there.

The flute music enjoyed in class is by Don Kearns; it’s on our collaborative CD Shavasana/Guided Relaxation. He will be performing, along with others, for the Second Bo Hua Chinese Music Night. For our CD, with great care, Don beautifully and meticulously adapted traditional Chinese compositions. He has a variety of flutes, some that he has made himself. He is looking forward to presenting a concert for us at the Point Loma United Methodist Church in the Fall.

Saturday, June 16   7:00 PM                                    
Performing Arts Center
Del Norte High School
16601 Nighthawk Lane
San Diego, CA 92127
Tickets: $10   (858) 268-7010

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In Tune with the Season

You may find you have more energy now that the days are longer and brighter. And your Yoga practice will enhance your energy, giving you a sustained flow of both dynamism and sense of being well-rested.

Now is the time to do some gardening–and if you have limited space, containers can also work very well. This is a way to bring your awareness to the seasons, and bring attention to your vital relationship with earth and plants, water and sun, air and wild creatures. Eating in tune with the type of season, you will find that summer is a prime time for eating lighter versions of fresh vegetables and fruits.

I just planted some seeds for the summer and most of them require very little water.

From Horizon Herbs:                                                    

Hopi Yellow Beans
Hopi Blue Corn

From Native Seed Search:

Blue Speckled Tepary Beans
Yoeme Purple String Beans

The beans are intercropped with the corn so that they can climb up the corn.

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Special Additional Dhara Yoga Classes and Services for July

Please join us!
And please see the May Living Yoga newsletter for the Special Additional June Classes and Services.

Whole Grain Gluten-Free Cooking                                       
Thursday July 5
12:30-1:15   Free
Find out how to easily prepare and replace the gluten in your diet with scrumptious whole grains that provide a wealth of nutrients.
Call or email to register

Intro to Gentle Yoga for Relaxation
Wednesday July 18
11:15-12:00   Free
Release aches, pains, and stress with Gentle Yoga relaxation techniques. No previous experience is necessary.
Call or email to register

Discount Yoga Therapy Day
Thursday July 19
$15 for 30 minute session
By Appointment
Meditative hands-on Yoga Therapy for your special condition.
Call or email to make an appointment

Pt. Loma United Methodist Church
1984 Sunset Cliffs. Blvd.
Please call or email to register
619-788-4838   info@dharayoga.com

On-going Dhara Yoga Classes and Services
Please see the Classes and Therapy page

Gentle Yoga
Chair Yoga
Yoga Therapy
Healthy Food Consultation
Herbal Consultation

Copyright © 2012 by Julia Doughty

 

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