FIVE more days to help Mighty Yoga come up with our new slogan for t-shirts coming next month!
Here's how it works. Submit your ideas on Facebook between now and Saturday, April 16th. The top 5 slogans will be passed on to MY instructors and the favorite will be displayed on the new t-shirts . The winner will receive a FREE t-shirt and a FREE 3 class pass to use for yourself or give to a friend or relative. Can you dig it? =)
Have more than one idea? Improve your chances of winning by submitting mutiple suggestions! Even if you don't submit an idea of your own, help us out by "liking" your favorite ones! Can't wait to see all your ideas!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Get your slogan on the next MY t-shirt!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Jammin' for Japan tonight!
Two weeks ago a 9.0 earthquake struck Japan, resulting in a devastating tsunami which has left the country, and the world, facing not only the immediate effects of a natural disaster, but an impending nuclear crises as well. For us here, it can be all too easy to feel as though these issues are beyond our control and that there is little we can do to help. Yet we must remember that whether we are one mile apart or continents away from one another, we are all connected in this diverse world. And we can use this connection to affect global change.
In our yoga practice we are always growing and moving forward. We have the opportunity to confront the things that scare us and then rise to change. It is this response, this rise to change things for the better, that can help make a difference in our life and, ultimately, the world. That is why there is much we can do here, thousands of miles away from Japan.
There is still room to join Gina, Huck & Jamie tonight as they co-teach the first of two yoga benefits for relief efforts in Japan (the second is scheduled for April 23rd). The 2-hour class will feature energetic power flow sequences and mindful meditation to cultivate this connection with oneself and the rest of the world. It is open to all levels. Together, our collective energy and support can affect positive change that will help heal!
Yoga Jam for Japan
Saturday, March 26
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Suggested minimum donation: $25
All donations raised will go to the Red Cross. We hope to see you tonight!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Benefit class for Japan later this month!
Our hearts go out to the survivors of the recent disaster in Japan. To raise more support for the relief efforts in the region, Mighty Yoga is hosting a benefit class later this month. Please join us for a 2-hour Yoga Jam for Japan Saturday, March 26th, which will feature several Mighty instructors. More details to come!
Yoga Jam for Japan
Saturday, March 26
6:30 - 8:30PM
Suggested minimum donation: $25
Friday, March 4, 2011
AcroYoga starts today! Plus this month's newsletter is out!
Yep, we said it all in the title! We're thrilled to be hosting our 2nd set of AcroYoga workshops starting tonight, 7:30pm! We've still got room, so if you've been wondering what it feels like to fly about 4 feet off the floor (give or take or foot, of course), join us for one or all workshops! Tonight is the Community Class, a great intro to the practice that brings yoga, acrobatics and Thai massage together as one!
And if you haven't already, check out this month's newsletter! It features some tips to rest some of those sore muscles after last month's Challenge as well as news about our new look in the studio. We hope you enjoy it!
Monday, February 21, 2011
AcroYoga Early Bird Deadline Extended!
Attention all AcroYogi- enthusiasts! We've extended the early bird deadline to this next weekend! You can still save for our 2nd AcroYoga weekend, March 4-6th, by signing up before 2/26!
Thinking about dropping in to one or all of these workshops? Well, there's no time like the present! Guarantee you have a spot by registering early! Plus, your registration is our way of knowing we have enough people for the workshop to continue as well. So sign up now! We can't wait to see you fly!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Fly in March with AcroYoga Flight School at Mighty
Don't miss Mighty Yoga's 2nd AcroYoga weekend March 4-6th! Chris Loebsack returns accompanied by Lindsey Britt, and assisted by MY's Gina for 3 days of flyin' workshops in the AcroYoga Flight School! Come play with counterbalances, pyramids, flying, inversions and enjoy a yummy Thai massage and deep partner stretching. For a little refresher, check out these pics from last fall's AcroYoga weekend at Mighty.
There are only 8 days left to sign up before the Early Bird registration deadline, February 20th. So what are you waiting for? Register online now. Whether you're joining us for one workshop or all, it's sure to be an unforgettable experience! Let's fly!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Welcome our new teacher, Liz!
In addition to more classes and more workshops, we're thrilled to welcome new teacher, Liz Falk, to the Mighty team! We wanted to get to know this cool gal who hails from Boulder and Washington, DC, so we asked her a few questions, and we found out she brings some wonderful energy to her teaching. Meet her in person Tuesdays at 4:30pm!
Mighty Yoga: How did you start yoga?
Liz Falk: I starting taking yoga classes when I was at college in Boulder, CO. I was intimidated at first because Boulder is a pretty "hard core" place and everybody was a lot better than I was. After a few classes I was hooked. I found it to be the perfect balance of exercise for the body and the mind, something I had not experienced before.
MY: What do you like about Power Yoga?
Liz: Overall, I just LOVE the challenge. It's never easy and no two classes are ever alike. I love the flow of power yoga because of the necessary connection between movement and the breath. I'm not a dancer at all, in fact I'm quite intimidated by it, but when my mind, breath and movement are all in sync during a yoga practice, it feels like a really beautiful dance. Creativity juices flow, the whole body relaxes yet stays strong as it moves. It's really pretty awesome :)
MY: How has your yoga changed since the first time you practiced?
Liz: Yoga was only a physical practice for me when I first started. I was quite inflexible, barely able to reach below my knees or sit comfortably in Sukhasana (a.k.a. easy pose), so my focus was on physically trying to get into and move through poses. I was also an athlete so just wanted a good workout. After a few months I noticed my running was improving and I became much more flexible. Poses became more comfortable. I started noticing my breath and learned how to connect the two.
MY: Why did you decide to teach yoga?
Liz: Teaching is challenging and super fun! I have been an educator for many years, mostly teaching garden related topics. I first became a teacher because I was inspired by other teachers. The progression was similar with yoga. I always loved doing yoga but it wasn't until I had a few absolutely amazing and inspirational teachers that I really got deep into yoga as a practice and appreciated all it has to offer. A good teacher can help students feel and benefit from the full expression of a pose. I hope I am that kind of teacher for some of my students.
MY: Any tips for someone new to yoga?
Liz: Patience, first and foremost. Some poses will come easily and others hard. And secondly, make it fun. The body, mind, breath connection takes some serious concentration, so I think it's really important to smile a bit in our poses, stay relaxed and always be open to play and exploration.
MY: What is your favorite pose or poses? Why?
Liz: Oh goodness, this is a hard choice. Probably Chaturanga Dandasana (a.k.a. four-limbed staff pose) because it involves so many muscle groups and provides the body with so much benefit when done correctly. I also love arm balances. They are really fun to try even when I can't do them and really satisfying when I can.
MY: What do you like to do off the yoga mat?
Liz: My hobbies are mostly outdoors related—hiking, running, cross-country skiing or swimming depending on the season. Also I am an aspiring farmer and work part-time as a community garden & compost educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute. I'm passionate about all things food related and hope my efforts will help the greater community have access to fresh and affordable food.
Liz Falk: I starting taking yoga classes when I was at college in Boulder, CO. I was intimidated at first because Boulder is a pretty "hard core" place and everybody was a lot better than I was. After a few classes I was hooked. I found it to be the perfect balance of exercise for the body and the mind, something I had not experienced before.
MY: What do you like about Power Yoga?
Liz: Overall, I just LOVE the challenge. It's never easy and no two classes are ever alike. I love the flow of power yoga because of the necessary connection between movement and the breath. I'm not a dancer at all, in fact I'm quite intimidated by it, but when my mind, breath and movement are all in sync during a yoga practice, it feels like a really beautiful dance. Creativity juices flow, the whole body relaxes yet stays strong as it moves. It's really pretty awesome :)
MY: How has your yoga changed since the first time you practiced?
Liz: Yoga was only a physical practice for me when I first started. I was quite inflexible, barely able to reach below my knees or sit comfortably in Sukhasana (a.k.a. easy pose), so my focus was on physically trying to get into and move through poses. I was also an athlete so just wanted a good workout. After a few months I noticed my running was improving and I became much more flexible. Poses became more comfortable. I started noticing my breath and learned how to connect the two.
MY: Why did you decide to teach yoga?
Liz: Teaching is challenging and super fun! I have been an educator for many years, mostly teaching garden related topics. I first became a teacher because I was inspired by other teachers. The progression was similar with yoga. I always loved doing yoga but it wasn't until I had a few absolutely amazing and inspirational teachers that I really got deep into yoga as a practice and appreciated all it has to offer. A good teacher can help students feel and benefit from the full expression of a pose. I hope I am that kind of teacher for some of my students.
MY: Any tips for someone new to yoga?
Liz: Patience, first and foremost. Some poses will come easily and others hard. And secondly, make it fun. The body, mind, breath connection takes some serious concentration, so I think it's really important to smile a bit in our poses, stay relaxed and always be open to play and exploration.
MY: What is your favorite pose or poses? Why?
Liz: Oh goodness, this is a hard choice. Probably Chaturanga Dandasana (a.k.a. four-limbed staff pose) because it involves so many muscle groups and provides the body with so much benefit when done correctly. I also love arm balances. They are really fun to try even when I can't do them and really satisfying when I can.
MY: What do you like to do off the yoga mat?
Liz: My hobbies are mostly outdoors related—hiking, running, cross-country skiing or swimming depending on the season. Also I am an aspiring farmer and work part-time as a community garden & compost educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute. I'm passionate about all things food related and hope my efforts will help the greater community have access to fresh and affordable food.
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