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March 2010 Newsletter

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March 2010 Newsletter Soon to Be Spring Greetings! We have weathered the storm(s) and have literally dug ourselves out from under the snow. Spring is in our reach. Even if the snow decides to continue to trickle in - Spring is only a few weeks away. It’s time now to get back in the flow ! With the energy of the Olympic games coming to a close perhaps we can take inspiration from the tremendous atheletes who persevere no matter what the obstacle. We all know that a huge part of what helps bring us to greatness is our mental capacity to never give up. Stay connected to your “resolution” or commitment that you have made for yourself this year. We all have set backs and times that challenge our ability to stay dedicated to our personal goals – it’s what we do with these set backs that matters. See below for some March inspiration from us to help us all stay connected as we make this transition through the seasons. Namaste, The Tribe at Ananda Shala Share this newsletter with your friends on Facebook & Twitter - Choose an icon below! Affordable Pilates Equipment  With more new equipment and instructors you will be estatic to know that we are also finding lower cost ways for you to enjoy Pilates Equipment. As always you can schedule a private, duet or trio session with one of our highly trained Pilates instructors or come to one of our pre-scheduled classes for an even more affordable rate! Pre-Register Online for any of these Pilates Equipment Classes (max 3 students with 1 instructor for 55 minutes) Intro to Pilates Equipment Classes: Open to those brand new to Pilates mat or equipment Tuesday 12:00pm (Amy) Wednesday 10:00am (Aimee) Wednesday 7:30pm (Amanda) Saturday 10:00am (J Sera) Intro Rate: 3 Classes for $60! Pilates Tower Class: Open to the intermediate or experienced beginner Pilates mat or equipment student. Recommendation of at least 10 Pilates mat classes or Intro to Equipment Classes. Friday 10:00am (Amy) 5 classes for only $100 ! Now Beginner Pilates Mat Classes Available Recommendation of a minimum of 10 Pilates mat or equipment classes. Mondays 10am & 5pm Stay tuned for more classes next month! Email us if you’d like to request specific times Karma Yoga Our hearts to out to the victims of the earthquake in Chile. In February we were able to raise $500 for the Haiti earthquake and matched over another $500 to donate a total of $1008 to Doctors Without Borders. Thank you to those who participated and donated with either heart or wallet. We know that our donations are going to a good cause. If you wish to make any further donations to Doctors Without Borders for either Haiti or Chile – we are able to take that donation at any time and pass it on. “WILD GEESE” by Mary Oliver You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about your despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes, over the prairies and the deep trees, the mountains and the rivers. Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again. Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination, calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting over and over announcing your place in the family of things.   Check us out in this issue of Be Well Frederick   Pilates Article by Amy Hatzis  &  Yoga Sequence written by Aimee Firor McBride w/ photo model – Kristen Townsend !     34 South Market Street Frederick MD 21701 301-682-9642   www.anandashala.com   Subscribe to this mailing list       New to the Schedule - Come Join Us ! Beginner Pilates Mon 5pm Restorative Yoga Tues 12pm Intro to Pilates Equipment – Wed 10am Pilates Tower Class Fri 10am Runners Yoga Fri 6am  Pre-Natal Yoga: Saturdays 2/27-4/10 Drops Ins Welcome: $15 Call to Confirm Space Availability   Kids Yoga: Mon/Wed/Sat – Begin 3/20  5 Weeks for $50 Mon 11-11:45 Ages 3-4 Wed 4:30-5:15 Ages 5-8 Sat 9-10:30 Ages 9-11 (Sat kids class is during adult class) Runners Yoga: Fridays 6am  Classes Ongoing – $8/Class PreRegister Flow Yoga 1/2 in Braddock Heights Drop Ins Welcome: $15/class Thursdays 7:15 – 8:30pm Also open to all Ananda Shala Monthly Memberships & Class Card Holders for no additional charge  March Workshops/Events Absolute Beginner Yoga Tuesday 3/9 5:30 – 7:30pm Cost: $20 For those brand new or returning to the practice of yoga. Learn all you need to know to get started as a brand new beginner – postures, breathing & meditation. Goddess Yoga Workshop Saturday 3/20 1:30 – 3:30pm Cost: $30 Reuinte with your feminine essence through postures, breathwork, meditation & ceremony. Promotes healing on all levels – spiritually, emotionally, physically & mentally. Pilates Magic Circle Madness Sunday 3/21 10:00 – 11:00am Cost: $20 Spice up your mat class with an intense workout to happily kick your Pilates tail! Should be at a comfortable intermediate mat level. A How-To For Spring Detoxing Tuesday 3/23 6:00 – 9:00pm Cost: $45 Learn how to reset your digestive system, provide a whole-body cleanse to leave you healthy & strong. Spring is the perfect time to detox - this will give you an outline of a specific program that can easily be replicated at home. Absolute Beginner Yoga Tuesday 3/20 5:30 – 7:30pm Cost: $20 See description above. Jewelry Show w/ Stacey Krantz Sat 4/3 5:00 – 8:00pm 1st Saturday Beautiful handcrafted jewelry by amazing local artist w/ proceeds going to Women For Women International – Women & Children of the Congo. Bring a Friend in March Our Version of March Madness Bring a Friend in March & You both have a chance of Winning Classes Friend pays only $5 for any Yoga or Pilates Mat Class (must be new to Ananda Shala) Prizes: will give away three 5 class cards or equivalent value on account YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 300 Hour Prana Flow Teacher Training (a Shiva Rea affiliate) Begins the weekend of 4/10 & 4/11. Contact us for more details. An open, flexible program to complete your 500 hour RYT Certification. Next 200 Hour Program will begin in the Fall ! FREE YOGA STILL EVERY SUNDAY AT 4PM ! Yoga with our newest, up and coming instructors completing our Teacher Training Program Tell Your Friends !

January 2010 Newsletter

 

Infinite Blessings,
~Aimee & The Tribe at Ananda

Intro to Pilates Equipment:

Kids Classes:

Satellite Yoga in Braddock Heights:

6am Yoga for Runners: 

Upcoming Workshops / Events FREE YOGA 1/23 ALL DAY !  donations accepted for Haiti Relief (see below)

The Yoga of Beauty with Maria Garre   Dates: Tue   1/19/2010   = Time:  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM COST: $35 Traditional and modern Ayurvedic teachings offer us ways to heal our skin, hair, nails, and complexion in safe and natural ways. Come learn basic, simple ways to pamper and radiate all over from top to bottom. Discover your way to radiant skin, thick hair, and a glowing self.

FREE Yoga – National Yoga Celebration   Dates: Sat   1/23/2010 Time:  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us to celebrate National Yoga Day with FREE Yoga All Day!!! SCHEDULE OF CLASSES: 9:00 – 10:30 Yoga All Levels 10:45 – 12:00 Basic Yoga 12:30 – 1:30 Restorative Yoga 1:45 – 2:45 Gentle Yoga RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON-LINE … FREE ! Call or visit our website homepage & Click “Register for Classes”    In light of the devastation in Haiti, we will be accepting & MATCHING donations up to $500. In addition – we will donate 20% of all Retail purchases that day. Other Ways to Donate for Haiti Relief: Yele Haiti – www.yele.org  Please text 501501 and write the word “Yele”.  $5 dollars will immediately be donated to support Haitian relief efforts (your phone will be billed). Warm Your Soul & Give From Your Heart

Absolute Beginner Workshop with Aimee McBride   Dates: Tue   1/26/2010 Time:  5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Cost: $20 (Be sure to register early to secure your spot) For beginners or those returning to yoga practice after a time away. This two hour class will prepare you to drop in to any basic yoga class. Learn all your options to get started as a brand new beginner – the fundamentals of pranayama (breathing), the foundation asanas (postures) and enjoy a guided meditation.

Baby Bugs Yoga (Ages 3-4) 6 weeks with Valarie Greenfeld   Dates: Mon   2/1/2010 - 3/8/2010 Time:  11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Courses begin 1st week of February 1 FREE week included PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – see Workshops Tab on Website Your kids will join these certified children’s yoga instructors who tailor a yoga practice for your kids to learn the joys of yoga through individual & partner yoga. Your children will be inspired toward more self-confidence & life balance that they’ll carry with them every day. They will explore the physical and mental aspects of yoga in a non-competitive, non-contact and non-judgmental environment. Your children will improve self-confidence while developing strength, coordination, flexibility & balance. Games, activities & stories may be incorporated to inspire creativity & balance while learning the art of calming through breath & movement. Yoga classes have a balance between spontaneity and structure so that kids learn to relax and reduce stress.

Little Sprouts Yoga (Ages 5-8) – 6 Week Course with Sandy Morrell   Dates: Wed   2/3/2010 - 3/8/2010 Time:  4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Courses begin 1st week of February 1 FREE week included PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – see Workshops Tab on Website See Baby Bugs description above for a general description. Will be geared toward older children.

Flying Eagles Kids Yoga (Ages 9-11) – 5 Week Course with Sandy Morrell   Dates: Sat   2/6/2010 - 3/20/2010 Time:  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Courses begin 1st week of February Course Dates: 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 – no class 2/20 or 3/13 Occurs during adult ALL Levels Yoga but will be held in a separate room 1 FREE week included PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – see Workshops Tab on Website See Baby Bugs description above – will be geared toward older children to help them find strength, balance, flexibility and a self-confident peaceful mind.

The Yoga of Nutrition – An Ayurvedic Approach with Maria Garre   Dates: Tue   2/9/2010 Time:  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM COST: $35 Food is medicine and medicine is food ! Linking body, breath and nutrition, Ayurveda offers a simple and holistic approach to eating, cooking, drinking and menu planning. Agni, our digestive fire, is a central theme in Ayurvedic nutrition. Our ability to digest foods and emotions is a critical aspect of maintaining health and vitality. Strong Agni affords us the ability to digest, absorb and assimilate food and nutrients receiving maximum benefit of what we ingest. Weak agni shows up as constipation, indigestion, malabsorption, skin break out, acid reflux and much more. Food is medicine and spices are the sparks of that medicine so that we can heal through food. Learn about your digestive process, food combinations that work and don’t work, spices and nourishing recipes. Understand why and how food/spices can heal or harm depending upon person, season, and time of day.        Specials Still Happening: 2 weeks of Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes for Only $30 ! Bring a Friend in January – They get a FREE class & You get 50% OFF any Retail Item! Intro to Pilates Equipment Classes – 3 Weeks for $60 !     Want to Customize Your Yoga Practice  Take your practice to the next level?   Sometimes You Just Need a Session for a Little Extra Guidance We offer a variety of private instruction options including small groups, individual and in-class privates.  Also New -Yoga Parties!  Bring your group in for a night of Yoga and whatever else you can imagine. Schedule a Yoga Private with one of qualified and Certified Yoga Instructors – Starting at only $40!

 Ananda Shala
34 South Market St * Frederick MD * 301-682-YOGA (9642)From a personal perspective that perhaps we all can relate to in some way… As an 8th generation resident of Frederick and having grown up here my entire life, I always had a vision of owning a business in downtown Frederick. About 15 years ago Maria and I began our daydreams of opening a yoga/Pilates studio – Really! At that time, I couldn’t dare to allow myself to see how it would actually come to be because in my mind it wasn’t in my realm of possibility. It remained a dream until maybe 4 to 5 years ago when I decided to put that dream on paper & began writing a business plan. The truth is that in the back of my mind, I always had a vision of having a family & a studio but it never came to fruition until I wrote it down and sat with it. When I look back to 2 years ago at this time when the studio space presented itself to me and I just had my baby boy - I’m in amazement that I actually followed through. Against all odds and hundreds of what felt like very real constraints, here I am with everything that I imagined and more. Thank you also to Maria who helped nudge me along the path, my hubby and baby, and to all of you who have supported every step of the way. May each of you have this sort of support on your path as well.

November Newsletter

 

 

  November 2009

 

 

Pilates Equipment In 10 Sessions, you will feel the difference In 20 Sessions, you will see the difference In 30 Sessions, you will have a whole new body … J.H. Pilates   New Pilates Equipment Students   Receive 1/2 OFF your 1st Pilates Equipment Session in Nov & Dec !   Call or Email to Schedule Your Private or Semi-Private Session today.

Class schedule Highlights   Effective Now:  Tuesday 5:15p Level 3 with Andrew will now be Level 2/3 Wednesday 12:00p Core Abs is taught by Debbie Sunday 4pm Yoga 1/2 will now be FREE ! Thursday 6:45pm Level 1/2 will be labeled as Hot Thanksgivng Day Class w/ Aimee -All Levels Yoga 9:30a   Coming 1st week of December: Thursday 6pm Pilates will be moving to Wednesday night Tuesday 5:15p Level 2/3 will be moving to 5:30p Tuesday 6:45p Gentle Yoga will be moving to 7:00p Stay tuned for other possible changes on Dec Schedule Holiday Schedule in effect the last week of December.   Karma Yoga – The Yoga Of Service Don’t forget about our Free Yoga on Sunday at 4pm. This is our chance to give back to the wonderful community that has given so much to us. Taught by our newest up and coming yoga instructors completing our teacher training program. This is the best way Ananda Shala teachers can learn to teach as extraordinarly as they do. You pay nothing – not even for your mat or props. Just come, dive in and let go. Bring your friends.   Other Changes Coming in 2010 Beginning Jan 1 2010, the cost of our monthly memberships will be increasing an average $10 per month or less (except for the annual membership which will remain the same).  However, our monthly memberships will now include a 10% discount off of all retail. As always, you will also have the option for less expensive monthly memberships by signing up for our 3 and 6 month memberships. Stay tuned for more details to come.		Yoga Teacher Training     As we begin to near the end of our current teacher training program, we are gearing up for the next one. You will see the teacher training  program students assisting classes & teaching the Free Yoga on Sunday at 4pm. Ask them about their experience if you are interested in the program.   Next 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training begins Jan 2010.  REGISTER BY 12/1 & RECEIVE $100 OFF !!! Also Ask about the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program starting 2010.  But you can earn credit in 2009.

		Be Present Yoga inspired Clothing
	Comfortable – Attractive – Affordable   Bend, Stretch, Sweat & Look Great !   We have lots of new colors & styles perfect for the Fall / Winter. Great for anything physical – be sure to try on a pair today.   Also available – Zobha !	Be Present Pant Styles In Stock:   Agility Pant: Back Slit, Ankle Length – cute with winter boots   Mobility Pant: Side Slit, 3/4 Length, Cut slightly larger than the Agility Pant   Versatility Long Pant: Snaps up the Side, Full Length & Low Rise

UPCOMING EVENTS   Be Sure to Register for all Workshops & Events early to reserve your spot! Click Here to Register   The Yoga of Nutrition / An Ayurvedic Approach Tomorrow ! Tues 11/17 6:45 to 8:30pm Cost: $35 Learn about your digestive process, food combinations that work and don’t work, spices and nourishing recipes. Understand why and how food/spices can heal or harm depending upon the person, season & time of day.       Kalari Yoga – All Levels ! This Sat 11/21 & Sunday 11/22 1-4pm ! Cost: $40 ea or $70 for both sessions You won’t want to miss this powerfully transformational practice from Southern India. Kalari is physical, psychological & spiritual and is 5,000 – 7,000 years old. It is based on the same principles as Yoga & Ayurveda. An ancient form of Martial Arts that is very fluid and creates awareness of the energies that surround us. Kalari trains and heals the physical body, as well as the energy channels of the body through movement forms and static postures. All levels are taught together in the same class as is done in India.     Kalari Massage Appointments – Mon 11/23 – Wed 11/25 only 90 minute sessions w/ a free 45 consultation prior Cost: $125  Only 4 spots left ! Re-align, reconnect & re-ground with the most amazing massage of your life. A safe and holistic treatment for various physical problems or to just promote and rejuvenate the body/mind. This extraordinary massage from South India loosens the muscles, lengthens the tendons and stimulates the energy channels of the body. Reaching deep levels, physical as well as emotional blockages are carefully removed, allowing the body to experience its ideal alignment and to explore a relaxed state. Pick up a flyer at the studio!   Graciousness from Within – HOT Yoga All Levels Thanksgiving Day -Thurs 11/26 9:30 – 11:30a Standard Class Rates Apply Prepare your body for your Thanksgiving feast with this fire practice & honor all that we have. All levels welcome - options will be offered for all !       Absolute Beginner Yoga Workshop Tues 12/8 5:30 to 7:30pm Cost: $20 For beginners or those returning to yoga practice after a time away. This two hour class will prepare you to drop in to any level 1 class. Learn all your options to get started as a brand new beginner – the fundamentals of pranayama (breathing), the foundation asanas (postures) and enjoy a guided meditation.     Descending Into Grace- Anjali Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Fri 12/4 – Sun 12/6 – see website or call for hours (15 Yoga Alliance Credit Hours) Cost: $225 ($200 if register by 11/18) Learn to lead clients into rejuvenation & healing with Restorative Yoga. You will know how to use props, visualization and guided imagery to guide clients into a state of bliss. Anjali Restorative Yoga is a highly regarded, deep, and nurturing style of therapeutic yoga. Through this thoughtful practice of intentional rest, the body is supported by bolsters, pillows, and blankets. The mind and breath are guided through gentle images and practices. By exploring these practices from a teacher’s perspective, you hone your teaching service skills verbally, creatively, and inspirationally. The focus of the training is not simply to memorize a set sequence of asanas, but rather to deepen your personal knowledge of the subtle sensations that arise in your own practice and direct th e challenges into actions and poetic vocabulary that can inspire ease, grace, steadiness, and opening in another.   Prana Flow Yoga Teacher Training - A Shiva Rea Affiliate Program 200 Hour and 300 Hour Programs Register by 12/1 to receive $100 off !  Next 200 Hour Program begins January 2010 – 300 Hour Programs ongoing Call for dates, details & Pricing Options A special affilitate teacher training program based on Shiva’s dynamic, innovative and inspirational teachings. Open to those desiring to become a certified yoga instructor or those simply seeking to deepen their knowledge of vinyasa yoga.

In the Boutique ….   The holidays are approaching. Don’t forget to give the gift of bliss!  Whether it’s jewelry, yoga & pilates props, clothing or gift certificates for classes - its a thoughtful and loving way to treat others to the world of bliss.

October Newsletter

 

 

October 2009

 

 

Pilates Equipment In 10 Sessions, you will feel the difference In 20 Sessions, you will see the difference In 30 Sessions, you will have a whole new body … J.H. Pilates   New Pilates Equipment Students Receive 1/2 off any Pilates Equipment Session in Oct & Nov!   Call or Email to Schedule Your Private or Semi-Private Session

 

October 2009  Fall Greetings !       Pilates Equipment In 10 Sessions, you will feel the difference In 20 Sessions, you will see the difference In 30 Sessions, you will have a whole new body … J.H. Pilates   New Pilates Equipment Students Receive 1/2 off any Pilates Equipment Session in Oct & Nov!   Call or Email to Schedule Your Private or Semi-Private Session             Class schedule Highlights Tuesday 9:30 am:  Yoga & Meditation - now taught by Dominica Wednesday 9:30 am:  Ashtanga – now taught by Aimee Wednesday 12:00 pm:  – NEW !Yoga & Core Abs Thursday 6:45 pm: Yoga 1/2 – now taught by Maria Friday 12:00 pm:   now Yoga & Core Abs Sunday 4:00 pm:  Yoga 1/2 – now FREE !      Karma Yoga – The Yoga Of Service    Our Global Mala Celebration in September was powerful as 50-60 of us joined together to practice 108 Sun Salutations on the creek. It was a tremendous gathering of community, love and celebration. You will see a picture of us by the creek on that beautiful sunny day. A sincere thank you to all who contributed bags of dog & cat food that was donated to the local Animal Shelter.             Yoga Teacher Training     As we begin to near the end of our current teacher training program, we are gearing up for the next one. You will see the the teacher training  program students assisting classes and teaching the Free Yoga on Sunday at 4pm! Ask them about their experience if you are interested in the program.   Next 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training begins Jan 2010. Limited space so register soon!   Also Ask about the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program starting 2010.  But you can earn credit in 2009.       34 South Market Street  Frederick MD 301-682-YOGA (9642) www.anandashala.com Your Place of Bliss This message was sent from Ananda Shala to afmcbride@netzero.com. It was sent from: Ananda Shala, 34 south market street, frederick, md 21701. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. Email Marketing by Manage your subscription   u hydration it goes with you …..   u hydration a drink for your active life. it goes with you. less waste. a way to hydrate naturally and put a back a little of what life takes out. something light low calorie vitamins + electrolytes   Jazz Up Your Water !  Ask for a Sample Tasting      UPCOMING EVENTS Tues 10/20 & 11/17 6:45 to 8:30pm -Ayurveda 101 w/ Maria Garre   Learn simple, effective methods & concepts that you can apply to every day life. Learn how to make decisions based on your individual constitution and daily needs. A holistic approach to full, vibrant, healthy living. Tuesday Oct. 20: Establishing a Daily Routine Tuesday Nov. 17: Ayurvedic Diet & Nutrition Cost: $35 each session    Fri 10/16 – Sun 10/18: A Weekend of Movement & Meditation w/ Lorin Roche Internationally known Lorin Roche has been teaching meditation since 1968 and has a doctorae on the subjective experience of meditation. He is the author of Meditation SEcrets for Women, Meditation 24/7, Meditation Made EAsy, Breath TAking and Whole Body Meditations. Few spaces still available. Fri 10/16: 7 to 9pm – Meditation by the Seat of Your Pants Sat 10/17: 12:30 to 4:30pm – Exploration of Meditation in the Sutras Part I Sun 10/18: 1:00 to 4:00pm – Exploration of Meditation in the Sutras Part II     Radiant Prana Flow Master Classes w/ Maria Garre  Experience the Radiance Sutras in asana form.  Join Maria in two special Prana Flow classes weaving the beauty of words, sound, and rhythm inherent in the sutras. Pre-Registration required.  Sat 10/17: 7-9 am ($20) AND Sun 10/18: 7-10 am ($25)     Fri 10/30 – Sun 11/1: Ayurvedic Detox Retreat (at home) w/ Maria Garre  Join us for a special Ayurvedic Detox weekend that will reset your digestive system, provide a whole-body cleanse and leave you healthy and strong! This is not a detox in a box program, but a proven, safe, ancient system of healing and detoxing. The program will guide, mentor and support your detox process. We begin prior to the weekend to prepare the body and come together for a culminating weekend. If youʼve been looking to detox and feel better this is the program for you ! Cost: $250 (includes individualize program, detox manual & 2 meetings prior to detox retreat to begin process)       Tues 11/3 5:30 to 7:30pm: Absolute Beginner Workshop For beginners or those returning to yoga practice after a time away. This two hour class will prepare you to drop in to any open or basic class. Learn all your options to get started as a brand new beginner – the fundamentals of pranayama (breathing), the foundation asanas (postures) and enjoy a guided meditation.   Sat 11/7 5:00 to 8:00pm: Ananda First Saturday Celebration   Stop by for a warm cup of tea while out and about downtown. We will be featuring specials that evening & a jewelry show. Come explore all our new items.    Please Register for all Workshops above 1 week in advance to guarantee your spot  click here!     In the Boutique ….   We are fully stocked with all the newest items to enhance your yoga/pilates experience.  Be sure to check it out.       Fall is in full swing now and it seems as if we could feel it in the air the moment it arrived. Fall is about change and we’re beginning to experience changing leaves, cooler temperatures and a refreshing crisp in the air. As the world changes & evolves around us, may it also inspire an evolution towards balance within.   We have a full line up of programs coming this month including: Ayurveda 101 Basics, an in-depth Ayurvedic Detox Retreat & internationally recognized Lorin Roche coming this weekend to help us all delve deeper to explore the depths within. Also – don’t forget our Piltates Equipment Specials to help you find balance from your core out. If you always wanted to try it – now is your chance for 1/2 off !!   You’ll notice a few minor changes in the schedule this month. See at bottom of newsletter for specific changes.   Please click online to confirm any class changes or pick up a schedule at the studio. We have additional classes coming the 1st week of November so stay tuned. We also are saying goodbye (or see you later) to Marilyn – a dear friend and incredible instructor to all of us. She is moving to North Carolina but don’t fret as she promises to come visit often.. Aimee & Maria will be taking over Marilyns scheduled classes so come and continue to enjoy.   You will notice another tremendous change to the schedule. We are now offering FREE YOGA on Sunday at 4pm staring 10/18. This is an Ananda Shala special class that we are offering to our community who has been so supportive to us. This is our chance to give back. The class will be taught by our newest up and coming instructors who are completing our yoga teacher training program. Bring a friend and come!    Blessings of Bliss,        the tribe at Ananda Shala

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June Newsletter

June Greetings;

As we come to the last ten days to Summer Solstice we are all in activation, solar rhythms. You can feel it in the air … longer days … a propulsion toward regeneration and renewal. The planet supports you. In celebration, commemoration of this auspicious, potent time of year Ananda Shala has a spectacular Summer planed for you to activate, regenerate, and rejuvenate.

For three of us on staff: Maria, Kristen and Sera we are returning Solstice Pranafied from Shiva’s program at Kripalu. We spent an amazing couple of days energizing and invigorating our lives and our practices. Check out this video link and join Maria for Summer Pranafication in Venice, CA at Exhale Center for Sacred Movement.

New Summer schedule begins June 15, check out new workshops, classes with new times and all new $5 Kid’s classes for the Summer!

blessings in the flow,
- the tribe at Ananda Shala

June Spotlight

Detox ~ Retox Yoga Flow and Spirits
Friday June 19
5:30 to 7 pm: Yoga Groove with Maria
Join maria for an invigorating class including rhythmic sequencing, world beats, and flowing movements. Following class at 7:30 pm: Retox and Feast at Nolas Cafe after a wonderful, sweaty, detox yoga adventure we gather at Nola’s for special drink and appetizer specials prepared just for US!

Open House – One Year Anniversary Party
Tuesday June 20 – All Day
Ananda Shala celebrates ONE YEAR! We have a very special day of FREE classes, goodie bags, yoga clothing trunk show, specials, and much more. Bring your friends stop by for a class or to shop all our new fun gear in stock.

Absolute Beginner Workshop w/ Aimee
Sunday June 28 1 to 3pm – $15 if register by 6/21
For beginners or those returning to the practice after a time away. This 2 hour class will prepare you to drop in to any open or basic class. Learn Pranayama (breathing), foundation asanas (postures) and a guided meditation.

Upcoming Events

friday june 19
Retox and Detox at 5:30 pm with Maria

june 21 solstice celebration
7:30 am yoga mala on the Creek.

tuesday june 23
Open House and Anniversary Party

weekend june 26 to 28
Teacher Training weekend with Coral Brown, Senior Prana Flow teacher from Rhode Island. Open Classes with Coral
Saturday 9 AM
Sunday 10 AM

sunday june 28 1 to 3pm
Absolute Beginner Workshop

friday & saturday july 3/ 4
friday – first saturday celebration and the great frederick boat float on the creek.

Mantra of the Month
“om i am activating” … let yourself sit, reflect, empower your sacred life and be infused with solar, acitvating energy. Invite what you want to manifest and create in the latter cycle of 2009. The new moon along with the start of Summer is the perfect time to reinvigorate that which may have been lost or forgotten in the “business” of life. Allow yourself to sit and be with the activating, fullness that is here NOW!

Community Notes

Alive @ Five
June 11 and June 25 come to Carrol Creek from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Stop by after the 5 pm class or come before the 6:30 pm.

SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA MALA
Outside, on the carrol creek enjoy a collective practice, gathering to bow and honor the sun – giver and provider of life.
Sunday June 21 – 7:30 AM to 10 AM

On Sale Now:

Zico natural coconut water. ZICO Natural has five naturally occurring electrolytes, including more potassium than a banana, only 60 calories, no fat, no sugar added and are low in acidity and high in potent antioxidants.

Be present summer wear is here !!! check out be present’s AD in Yoga Journal with Maria and surfboard.

Ananda Recommends:

June 19 to 21
Summer Solstice Project
Amazing gathering of artists, music, and fun including Alex Grey. Enjoy a full three-day celebration.

August 1 to 7
Pranafication Retreat w/ Shiva Rea: Tending the Sacred Fire in Venice, CA.

Join Maria ……

Thursday June 11 – Annapolis, MD Lululemon Store – Ayurveda lecture and Lunar Sadhana practice.

Saturday June 20 – Annapolis, MD
Solstice Fire Flow 2 pm to 5 pm

July 10 to 17 – Lenox, MA
Assisting Shiva at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health.

July 24 to 26 – Lake Tahoe, CA

August 7 to 9 – Summer Rejuvenation Mountain Retreat. Enjoy three days of Yoga, Hiking, and great food !

Sept 5 to 13 – Rishikesh, India
India Yoga retreat. Spend 9 nights and 10 days in the Yoga capital of the world in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Summer Ayurvedic Tips:
by maria garre, Ayurvedic Practitioner

According to Ayurveda, Summer is considered to be, for obvious reasons Pitta, the fire principle, time of year. This is a time where in nature and in our lives where the energy of transformation and renewal are abundant. We reap the rewards of this time of year with fruit, vegetables, trees, and nature that has blossomed and renewed from the cold of Winter and wet, warm of Spring. As temperatures rise and we become more active it is important to maintain balance by eating cooling foods, enjoying activities that offer cooling, calming alternatives to allow the body not overheat and the mind to also stay calm. If you notice yourself becoming more impatient, hostile in the summertime this is due to the fire principle being elevated and a sure sign that it needs to be “cooled off.”

Maria will be off to study with Dr. Lad for 15 days in June and July as part of the Ayurvedic Instituties Summer Advanced Studies program. She will be studying Marma therapy (energetic points) and participating in a 7-day Advanced Clinical Practicum. We look forward to her return and more workshops on the horizon !

Q & A:

How do I breathe in Yoga?

Though there are many ways to breathe in Yoga and for relaxation, the breath practice that is a hallmark of Vinyasa Yoga is the ujayii breath. This is a nostril breathing technique which involves breathing in and out of the nostrils while maintaining active energy in the navel and pevic floor. In this type of breathing your belly does not rise and fall, as this is an active, heating and relaxed breath that allows Yogic practitioners to cultivate heat and energy to burn away impiruties and toxins from the physical body. This is actually the most effective and efficient way for your body to breathe. Try it ! Remind yourself of the breathe and as you are driving walking, etc. focus on full nostril breathing. It will relax you and rejuvenate you at the same time.

May Newsletter

The month of May brings into calling all the blessings of water and heat in the form of rain and warm temperatures. We are all embracing the cycles of celebration all month long from graduation to prom, mother’s day and Memorial day. As the beginning of Summer is not far away, there is a sense of transition and shift in our lives. Ride the wave of change with us and surf your way to freedom with AcroYoga on Sunday May 17. If you have been thinking about how much fun it would be to learn more about Yoga asanas, philosophy, meditation, ayurveda and more, then join Ananda’s second teacher training program ! Starting May 28 we are now also offering the Deepening into Yoga option that offers you a way to study and learn with us but not complete certification requirement. Read below or email us.

Diversify and taste the full-spectrum offerings of classes and programs that Ananda has to offer. Fine-tune in Alignment Yoga every Wednesday at 5:45 pm, or enjoy a juicy-sweaty flow on Sunday morning at 10 am, and don’t miss Kristen’s popular 5:30 pm Yoga Groove class with fun music, dynamic asanas and Friday fun to kick off your weekend just right.

blessings in the flow,

the tribe at Ananda Shala

May Spotlight

AcroYoga with Vanessa King
Sunday May 17
12 pm to 2:30 pm: Love, LIght and Flight
practice and learn the basics of Acro Yoga and see how easy it is to feel weightless and free.

3 pm to 5:30 pm: Invert & Evolve
Release all fear and inhibitions about going upside down. A perfect workshop for beginner – intermediate students to turn upside down and be free! Register on-line!

Deepening Into Yoga w/maria garre and guest teachers
8 month study program stars May 28
Join our teacher’s study community in this specialized program created to deepen your knowledge and go deeper into the study of philosophy, meditation, techniques, theory, and healing of Yoga. Each weekend will offer workshop style yoga classes along with juicy filled informative weekends from Yoga anatomy to self discovery and journaling.

Upcoming Events

sunday may 17
AcroYoga with Vanessa King as featured in the Washington News Post !

thursday may 28
Ananda Yoga Teacher Training Program Starts + All New Deepening Your Practice!

saturday may 31
Living Yoga with Reema Datta

saturday june 6
first saturday with ananda shala join us 5 to 9 pm

sunday june 7
pilates beach body work out with amy

june detox program
join maria for an incredible detox program that will leave you summer ready !

june 21 solstice celebration
SUMMER SOLSTICE celebration 7:30 am yoga mala on the Creek.

Mantra of the month:
“om let go” … breathe out and let go. Do you realize that we spend most of our lives controlling and projecting into what we want and how we think things should go? So “let go” and find freedom in releasing expectation and desire and allow yourself to simply trust. Realize that the more you hold on and try to control you will create more tension and resistance inside and outside.

Community Notes

Alive @ Five
Come to the first Thursday kick off – May 28 from 5 to 8 pm enjoy this Happy Hour Event on the Creek with live music, cheer, and fun.

June 6: 5 pm to 9 pm
Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists and live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick the First Saturday of every month. The evening includes interactive art projects and I ART Downtown painters creating scenes of Downtown Frederick in front of your eyes.

Ananda Recommends:

May 15 to 17
Yoga Journal Conference
New York City
Join Shiva Rea and many more!

May 17 to 25
Embodying the Flow and Pranafication Memorial Weekend at Kripalu with Shiva Rea.

join maria in ……

May 17 to 25 assisting Shiva at Kripalu Center for Yoga.

May 25 – 10:00AM
Prana Flow Class at Ananda Shala

Thursday June 11 – Annapolis, MD
At Lululemon Store- Ayurveda lecture and Lunar Sadhana practice.

Fri to Sunday June 12 – 14
Summer Detox Retreat

Saturday June 20 – Annapolis, MD
Workshop at Prana Yoga Center

Sunday June 21
Summer Solstice Yoga Mala 7:30 am

Sept 5 to 13 – Rishikesh, India
Sacred Yoga Journey to the foothills of the Himalayas. Offering advanced (300 hour) teacher training hours.

Detox with Ayurveda:
During this time of junction and transition, yogic/ayurvedic teachings rely on steady routine and practice (sadhana) to harmonize the action of change and transition. It is especially important to maintain good practices that support health and vitality. We now have the opportunity to “spring clean” the body of accumulation and stagnation as we move into summer. Doing so will ease any symptoms that may be caused by excess summer heat in the body (Pitta). Therefore, to balance and renew, Ayurveda offers wonderful detoxing recommendations and regimens to maintain stamina and health. Along with a seasonally appropriate daily routine of food, exercise, meditation, etc. you will flow into summer.
Retreat and experience the full detox benefits in June and enjoy true renewal celebration of life …. ignite into a new season, a new cycle, an initiation to the fire of summer. Retreat will offer rejuvinative yoga classes, vegan/raw diet, discussions on lifestyle plans, exercise, yoga and meditation.

Q & A:
What is the meaning of Namaste and Om Shanti ?
The gesture of Namaste, bringing your palms together at your heart’s center is a way of offering sacred greeting to someone. The sanskrit word ‘nama’ means to ‘bow to’, thus making namaste a gesture of bowing to one’s heart as a form of greeting not from the mind but a meeting someone on a soul level. It is a bowing to the soul, the heart and connecting with someone heart to heart. It offers a sense of equanimity and balance as we offer the word and gesture to symbolize the union or meeting.
You will notice that your teacher will often close out class by offering the chant of “om shanti” as a way of blessing and ending class. We end like to this to remind and invoke infinite peace for our selves and the world. The word ’shanti’ translates to peace and you can offer or send peace to others and yourself as we offer the intention and vibration to end class.

First AcroYoga sessions at Ananda

Teacher Training
Weekend Fun !

The post – Yoga bliss and sweat.

Bali Bliss

Walking around the village of Ubud Maria shares a view of the wild lotuses growing around a fountain. A truly magical land.

March Newsletter

Greetings of Green;

Green is a word that has flourished into a multitude of meanings. Today green is a color of celebration for St. Patrick’s Day and for some it signifies living in a sustainable, eco-friendly way, and for most it is just a color. And, of course it is green that will bless our eyes as we transition from winter to spring and vegetation flows all around us.

This month we continue to flow into the next rhythm, cycle of life and celebrate beginning and rebirth. Last weekend, we offered our first yoga retreat of the year and explored living life as sacred renewal. The last weekend of March, marking the official beginning of spring weekend, we welcome Gerhard Schmid back for Kalari Yoga and Audrey Ryan for a donation-concert. Both events not to be missed. Just as there are many colors, Yoga also offers an array of possibilities and so our hope is to give you choices to delight you in ALL ways.
Love Blessings to ALL;
– the tribe at Ananda Shala

March Spotlight –
gerhard schmid and kalari yoga

Mark your calendar the weekend of march 28 to 29 to learn or review kalari yoga, based on the indian system of martial arts kalaripayattu. He will also be offering special evening classes Monday to Wednesday nights to continue the practice. Learn Kalari Namaskar, specialized exercises to open the spine, stretch the legs and torso, and movement patterns to strengthen and challenge. Taught as a progression series, you can sign up for one or all!

Register early and SAVE $5 on each class!

Check our website for full details and complete schedule. Class sessions are suitable for all levels. Please note that each session is rigorous and physically challenging.

Mantra Of The Month:

OM RELAX! is the chosen mantra for March.

As we are in a shift and transition time, life can seem hectic and chaotic. To alleviate your mind and calm the nervous system, breath in – breathe out and RELAX. Try it, it works. Try chanting in bed to help you fall asleep. While in class settle into each asana and allow yourself to melt and relax.

Community Notes:

Back in September of 2008 we sponsored an event in celebration in of International Day of Peace in an effort to raise funds for the Cambodian’s Children’s Fund. Suzanne Cary, from Annapolis, co-sponsored the event and ended up traveling to Cambodia through this organization to witness first hand how and where these funds support the lives of thousands of children in need. Click her name for details.

April 4: 5 pm to 9 pm
In honor of the literacy celebration this April, We will be offering fun book readings (on the hour) and activities for kids (any age) along with fun yoga poses. Stop by on your way through town.

Friday April 3 (pre-party) and Saturday April 11
Save these dates! Enjoy an evening of fun, music, gathering and items for sale in a special silent auction. Then the following Saturday morning we all meet at the Armory downtown to raise funds and awareness in a 5K run/walk celebration. Join the Ananda Shala crew as well all do Yoga with our sneakers.

Upcoming Events:

tuesday march 17
wear GREEN and receive 20% retail of your choice.

tuesday march 24
workshop: yoga for women’s health (menopause)

march 28- april 1
kalari yoga weekend

saturday march 28
live music night – audrey ryan

friday april 3
congo women awareness night

april 3 to 5
Pilates mat certification with Power Pilates

saturday april 4
FIRST SATURDAY + living yoga weekend with reema datta

Ananda Recommends:

Saturday/Sunday 4/12-13

Rise Up & Shine: an easter weekend celebration of Yoga and Art. Maria will be part of the 4 pm Universal Yoga Class. Event held in Towson, MD.

Saturday 4/18 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Transition & Change in Difficult Times
Moving through Darkness into New Life with Miriam Klements & Patrick Spahr, Creator of Ten Thousand Joys.

Join Maria In ……

March 27 to 29
Yoga and Ayurveda: a weekend intensive for students and Yoga Teachers at Evolve Yoga in Raleigh, NC

April 2-5: Toronto, Canada
A weekend of yoga and pilates with Rodney Yee, Sean Corn, Mari Winsor, and many more. Maria will also be presenting 20 hours of classes and workshops.

April 28 to May 3: Ubud, Bali
A festival of music, yoga, & dance. Maria will be teaching 3 classes and workshops as part of the festival. If you are looking for an excuse to head to Bali this might be a good time to get on a plane and have fun.

Spring Into Ayurveda

As we officially welcome spring this weekend, we are in a shift and change with seasons, allergens and activities. This is the time to begin to spring clean your body and mind – detox time. If this time of year brings you sinus infections, runny noses, sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and colds then you might want to consider the following Ayurvedic remedies to ease your symptoms. Ayurveda recommends you avoid dairy (creates heaviness and dampness inside the body), do regular neti (nasal saline wash) and nasya (oiling the nasal passages), wake up earlier and add in 10 to 15 minutes of sun salutations to invigorate the body and mind, and most importantly schedule a Spring Cleanse – Detox to release all that has accumulated during the winter months.

Q & A:
How do I know when I am ready to move up to another level in Yoga class?

This question is often asked and pondered yet we feel like we somehow need to “master” our downward dog before we even think of moving any further. But this is not the case. Once you’ve become familiar with the basic flow of namaskars and common standing asanas (poses) then it’s time to challenge and move up the number scale and try a level 1/2 class. The key to moving up to a level 2/3 class is not so much about having an amazing yoga practice, but more about knowing how to modify and adapt as the class offers more complex variations of poses you’ve seen before. And if you are feeling like you are “stuck” in your daily practice we suggest you try other favorites like: pure stretch yoga, slow flow, and ashtanga basics. Feeling like you need an asana tune-up? Check out our yoga alignment class on Wednesday afternoon as this is a great bridge class to allow you to focus and delve deeper in specific asanas. To submit your question email us!

February Newsletter

February Full Moon Greetings;
The full moon represents the fullness and culmination of a cycle, a stage, a journey. What does this cycle culminate or end for you? As there are great shifts in the world economy and politics, it seems that each day is the end of something and the beginning of something new. This flux and turbulence has become a steady stand-by as we feel struggle and fear the vast unknown. However, there is always hope because we all know that what goes down must also come up ~ it is the natural order of the universe! And with that we engage in a sadhana (practice) of hope, perseverance and renewal. Yoga is all around you – Yoga is life – and there has not been a more important time for all of us to find a practice, a community, a gathering place that supports all we do. When times get tough – do more Yoga! As Yoga helps you feel good, peaceful and happy.

At Ananda Shala we commit ourselves to not only offer you a space that you can enter and instantly feel peaceful and vibrant but also a community that brings you events, workshops, and gatherings that support a radiant, blissful life. Join us in February with special Valentine’s specials and couples massage; defy gravity with arm balancing workshops; feel better with Ayurveda; and bring the kids for special Yoga classes.

love blessings to ALL;

the tribe at Ananda Shala

LOVE YOUR BODY

Learn how to give & RECEIVE a massage together with your Valentine. Join us for this special workshop to learn and practice the art of massage with our resident licensed massage therapist -Cate Wenzig! Cate’s loving spirit and massage abilities are well loved by Ananda Shala staff & many clients. Room will be warm & cozy. You and your partner will each take turns to learn how to work out those stubborn knots and massage sore, aching muscles to relieve stress & allow relaxation to happen physically & mentally. Come dressed in loose comfortable clothing or shorts & tank top. Bring your own towels/blankets for added cushioning & comfort. Register on-line !

Ready to spread the love and joy of Yoga ? We are offering NEW student specials so you can share the love ……

2 weeks $30 6 weeks $125 3 months $299

gift cards available for future purchases on
retail and memberships

Demystifying Arm Balances
Friday to Sunday Feb 20- 22

Join us for a fantastic weekend of fun and play defying gravity, empowering our body, and releasing stress from our bodies in this 3-part workshop with Rouben. Rouben is a phenomenal teacher from the New York area and has studied intensively with Tia Little, Ana Forrest, Kofi Busia, and many other Master teachers. He will share his extensive knowledge of anatomy, human movement, therapeutics in relations to arm balances. This is a workshop not to be missed – so we’ve broken it up into three parts to fit all schedules. This suitable for all levels of yogi’s and if you think: “this is not for me!” – “I can’t event lift my toe off the ground” – THIS IS FOR YOU! Learn to balance and play – defy gravity – defy the confines of the mind! Pre-Registration REQUIRED.

Upcoming Events and News!

As we get ready to Spring into action and renewal we are offering a variety of
programs and workshops to support each and every aspect of blissful living!
Check out our on-line workshop offerings and choose what is right for you:

Yoga for Women
Ayuveda 101
Ananda Concert Series

New Teacher Training – 200 hour program in May!
Advanced Teacher Training – 300 hour program in August

and much more ……….

Announcements

• Incredible Summer Specials!
• Low Cost Kids Yoga during Adult Classes!
• Next 200 Hour Teacher Training Starts in September
• 300 Hour Teacher Training Modules Coming Up
• FREE Yoga Every Sunday 4pm – PreRegister!

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