by Amy Sanford | Sep 16, 2014 | Events & Workshops, Studio News
This Sunday, September 21st at 9am, Morning Glory Yoga is uniting with The Global Mala Project and yoga communities around the world to practice 108 Sun Salutations in support of International Peace Day.
Mala – a sacred garland, 108 prayer beads , a timeless tool for transformation, a global gathering for unifying consciousness and action through yoga.
The purpose of the Global Mala is to unite the global yoga community from every continent, school or approach to form a “mala around the earth” through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108 on September 21st, Fall Equinox, as the yoga world’s offering to further the UN International Peace Day.
Please join us for 1 – 108 Sun Salutations. We will move as a group at a very moderate/mindful pace, creating a mediation through action. You are invited to rest and modify as needed and will find listening to your body to be very empowering. Let’s lend our efforts to the greater intention of creating a peaceful world.
Lokaha Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu! May all beings experience the blessing of unconditional happiness!
Please arrive early to ensure that we begin on time — powerfully and peacefully united.
by Amy Sanford | Sep 15, 2014 | Events & Workshops, Studio News
Do you want more energy, relief from aches, pains and other ailments, a lean body and a healthy glow? True vibrancy is only two weeks away! The Conscious Cleanse is a step-by-step 14-day journey that will show you how to detoxify your body, ignite a process of deep healing, discover what food makes you feel the best, and create a sustainable way of eating that will support you on your journey to vibrant health and longevity. Join the MORNING GLORY YOGA community as we cleanse with nutrition experts, yoga teachers and best-selling authors, Julie Peláez and Jo Schaalman.
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by Amy Sanford | Aug 24, 2014 | Events & Workshops, Studio News
September 4 Week Foundation Course
- Course begins September 2nd and ends September 25th
- Course meets Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- Cost is $95
Contact Amy with questions
Course co-taught by studio owner/certified instructor, Amy Sanford and certified instructor, Arrie Tucker.
We had a phenomenal experience with our most recent 4 Week Foundation Course in July — so much so that we created a Foundation II for August!!!
If you’ve been considering beginning a yoga practice please join for September, you’ll be glad you did! Be vibrant, strong, and flexible – mind, body, and spirit!
We’ll have a Foundation II follow in October.
by Amy Sanford | Dec 11, 2013 | Events & Workshops, Studio News
January 10th – 12th, 2014
In this weekend of workshops,
Rebecca will help you come face to face with that which you are most grateful for in your life, teach you new techniques to bolster your confidence, soothe your tightest, tension-filled spaces, and encourage you to cultivate an proactive practice of setting your intention throughout your day. You will leave classSunday feeling truly empowered to heal, grow, play with your edge and deeply relax in life.
by Amy Sanford | Oct 17, 2013 | Events & Workshops, Studio News
New at Morning Glory Yoga Studios
This five week, ten lesson, course is designed for complete beginners as well as hatha yoga students new to the Ashtanga system of yoga. We will work through the standing vinyasa sequence of the Primary Series of Ashtanga, preparing students to confidently participate in Mysore Ashtanga classes. Mysore Ashtanga is a silent practice where students learn the poses of the Ashtanga sequence at their own pace as determined and with guidance from their instructor. Students are given verbal instruction and physical adjustments according to their ability so although there are multiple students essentially practicing the same routine, each student is working on an individual practice, not “in sync” with those around them. The Mysore practice is intended to be a daily practice. Traditionally practice takes place every day except for Saturdays and full and new moon days.
Ashtanga yoga focuses on a specific sequence of postures, always practiced in the same order. Unique aspects of this system are the use of “bandhas” (internal locks) and deep, “ujjiyia” breathing. These techniques are used to assist the regulation of the flow of “prana” (vital energy). The system is designed to enable students to develop a complete self-practice.
Ashtanga Yoga is often described as a modern form of classical Indian yoga. This dynamic practice was developed and popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois and based on the Yoga Korunta. The teachings of the Korunta, an ancient manuscript on yoga, were given to Jois by his teacher, the great yoga master, T. Krishnmacharya who learned them from his guru Rama Mohan Bramachari. Jois began teaching his Mysore Ashtanga System in 1948 and it was brought to the United States by students of his in the 1970’s.
The course, which runs from Nov. 5 – Dec 10, will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8:00 pm at the Morning Glory Yoga Studios in downtown Nacogdoches.
Richard Forrest, a dedicated student of the teachings of K. Pattabhi Jois, will teach this course. Forrest recently received his teacher training from internationally known Ashtanga yoga teacher David Swenson.
Cost:
$95 (Non-Members)
$65 (Members)
