Reflections Yoga: August 2012

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Last Summer Month for Reflections Yoga

Due to the incredible amount of work that I have to do for our upcoming move, the yoga hiking schedule has been altered. There will be only one hike left this summer so grab your hiking shoes and join us!! Also, I will be teaching this month at simplyYoga, Chapel Hills Church and the Westside Community Center. I hope to see you all at a class soon! My prayers are with you all! Shalom, Pamela

Yoga Classes:

**SimplyYoga in Castle Rock

504 Perry Street, Castle Rock, 80104

Please register at http://simplyyogacastlerock.com/scheduleregister

Mondays: August 6, 13, 20, 27

5:45 - 6:45 pm - All level CAY (Christian Alternative Yoga) ~ $13 per class / $55 for 5 classes

**Westside Community Center, 1628 West Bijou Street, Old Colorado City, 80904
Tuesdays: August 7, 14, 21, 28

9:15 - 10:40 am - All Levels ~ $6 per class
10:40 - 11:30 am - Chair Yoga ~ $4 Senior Discount

** Chapel Hills Church

2025 Parliament Drive Colorado Springs, 80920
Wednesdays: August 8, 15, 22

5:30 - 6:30 pm - All Levels ~ Drop-in Fee $10 per class

Last Yoga Summer Hike:
This will be an evening hike! RSVP by email or phone no later than Thursday, August 9th.

Husbands, friends, and kids welcomed! Mats are not necessary! I will send out directions to meet at the trail head. We will begin hiking at 6:30 pm. Bring your mat, light snack, and water is a must. Wear Sunscreen, hat, sun glasses, comfortable shoes and clothes. Pack a light jacket incase of inclement weather. ~ FREE

**Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space, Larkspur
August 10, Friday

Yoga in the Park:

**Down Dog Days of Summer
Instructor: Donna Carlson, Holy Yoga

Saturday: August 18 / 10:00 am til 11:00 am ~ FREE

Limbach Park, Monument

**CorePower Yoga Park Series
Instructors: Various each week; Live music by Austin Richman

Saturdays: August 11, 18, 25 / 10:00 am til 11:00 am ~ FREE

Monument Valley Park, behind the Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs

General Information

It is best to have a nearly empty stomach and wear non-restrictive clothing for yoga class. Yoga is practiced with bare feet, and traditionally shoes are not worn into a yoga studio. You do not need to be young and flexible to practice Yoga! Yoga is a means of becoming more flexible. In addition to learning flexibility of the body, it is about practicing flexibility in our daily life. Yoga is also about respecting and honoring ourself, regardless of physical ability or limitations.
Anyone can do yoga.
Classes are designed to accommodate all skill levels by modifying poses with the assistance of props so that everybody can reap the benefits of the pose.

Welcome to Reflections Yoga

I started teaching yoga in 2008 when God called me to understand and experience yoga for myself. My misconceptions were dispelled, and I found an inner silence that had been missing in my life.

Through the disciplines of yoga, I have learned that by using asana (postures), prana (breath), and meditaton (mindful thought), I can enter into a place of worship and acceptance of myself (as God designed me), entirely and completely. These are priceless gifts that we are all able to give ourselves, if only we are interested enough to begin the journey and then dedicate ourselves inspite of the stumbles and missteps along the road. By giving ourselves to God completely (mind, body, spirit), we can learn to love ourselves and others as God intended - and experience a life of freedom and abundance.

Woodmen Valley Chapel Pastor, Matt Heard, taught on worship referencing John 4:23-24. “Worship is active in three responses: Recognizing God’s Worth (prayer and meditation, involving our mind-truth), Resonating with His Worth (breath, involving our heart-spirit), and Reacting to His Worth (yoga postures and movement, involving our bodies-worship).” Words in italics added.

Embracing my life and in slowing down, my heart has known a new understanding on how to live out the Lord’s commandment in the Psalms, “be still and know that I am God”. The outcome of my yoga practice has been a powerful experience in my personal worship.

My single desire in teaching Christ-centered Yoga is to help people (particularly women) experience the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in their lives by going on an intimate journey with Him where mind, spirit and body can connect for healing and worship. It is all about Him.

Join me for a variety of classes in several locations. Wear comfortable stretchable clothes and bring a yoga mat. I have a limited number of mats available for use if you do not have one. The student-teacher relationship is important to me. So don’t hesitate to ask for help or clarification at any time. You can call or email me with any of your concerns. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I will find out from someone who does!

Classes are practiced to contemporary, worship-inspired Christian music (and sometimes instrumental) with quiet reflection on the truth of God's Word. Come with a receptive spirit. No experience necessary. I can’t wait to see you soon…

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Last Summer Month for Reflections Yoga

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