by Amy Sanford | Sep 25, 2017 | Events & Workshops
Morning Glory Yoga Studios is offering our popular Introduction to Yoga Foundation Course beginning October 03, 2017.
This four-week course is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many health benefits of yoga while gaining a foundation upon which to build a practice. The course is appropriate for those new to yoga as well as those who wish to refresh and fine-tune their understanding of the practice.
Yoga builds strength and flexibility while also helping students to better deal with stress and to relax. Students will learn basic yoga postures, proper alignment, and breath work, and be introduced to basic meditation techniques.
This class is suitable for students of various ages although it is geared towards adults; no children under the age of sixteen, please. The class is also suitable for people of various fitness levels. Poses will be modified to meet individual needs. Students should wear comfortable, moveable clothes and will remove their shoes during the class. A yoga mat is recommended but not required.
Dates: October 03 – 26, 2017
Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 – 8:15 pm
Place: Morning Glory Yoga Studios, 207 East Main St., downtown Nacogdoches
Instructors: Amy Sanford & Arrie Tucker
Cost: $125
REGISTER TODAY
by Amy Sanford | Sep 20, 2017 | Events & Workshops
Thursday, September 21, 7:00 pm
Join Arrie for a guided group meditation honoring the shift of the seasons. This hour-long class will include a short mindfulness practice as well as an introduction to the eco-psychological implications of the shift in the season followed by a nature-based contemplative practice.
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Place: MGY1, 207 East Main St.
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Date: 09.21.2017
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Time: 7:00pm
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Who: Arrie
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Cost: Donation
by Amy Sanford | Sep 12, 2017 | Events & Workshops
Morning Glory Yoga Studios and Fredonia Brewery are excited to partner in an effort to demonstrate just how charmingly aware and refreshing Nacogdoches has become.
You are invited to join us on September 16, 2017, at 12:45 pm for the first ever Pints & Poses behind the pine curtain. On this special occasion, we will be hosting a donation-based event benefitting the Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort.
Your $10 (or more) CASH donation gets you in the gate for FREE Yoga and a pint of beer. 100% of proceeds will go to Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends’ disaster response team is deploying to Texas to rescue stranded animals, deliver supplies to hard-hit shelters, transport displaced shelter pets and support emergency sheltering efforts.
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Place: Fredonia Brewery
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Date: Saturday, 09.16.2017
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Time: 12:45 – 1:45pm
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Who: Amy Sanford (and other MGYS teachers) with Morning Glory Yoga Studios
Please bring your own yoga mat.
THIS EVENT IS FOR EVERYONE interested in the cause.
*Must be 21 or older to drink.
**FAMILY FRIENDLY with a donation per person.
***NO early entry without a donation.
fredoniabrewery.com | morninggloryyoga.com | bestfriends.org/hurricaneharvey
by Amy Sanford | Sep 6, 2017 | Events & Workshops
Tai Chi is a Chinese Martial Art that focuses on breathing, relaxation, balance and over all better health.
MGY2 is excited to provide a space for the Nacogdoches community and surrounding areas to learn the art of Tai Chi from a skilled teacher. Please join us on Wednesdays at 5:45pm in the month of September at a special introductory Drop-In fee of $10/class. Don’t be shy, this class is open to any and all with an interest in Tai Chi. Chairs will be made available as needed.
We are experimenting this month to gauge interest and determine our regular class schedule so your participation is greatly appreciated and necessary for success. This is our great fortune to have such an experienced teacher as Sifu Gardner recently transplanted in Center and eager to teach right here in Nacogdoches. Please share the good news and join us beginning 09.13 at MGY2, 409 East Main at 5:45pm!
Instruction will be an hour long class including Warm Ups, Standing Gong (Root Development), Qi Gong and Silk Reeling (Spiral Movement).
These classed are designed to introduce you to the fundamentals for a better understanding of Tai Chi and find practical uses. Appropriate for everyone.
Sifu David Gardner has practiced Chen Tai Chi for 20 years. He studied under Grand Master Chen Qingzhou 19th Generation Chen Family member. He is also a Second degree Black Belt in Seven Star Mantis Kung Fu under Master Jeff Hughes.
INTRODUCTORY SEPTEMBER SPECIAL!
Day: Wednesdays in September
Time: 5:45pm
Place: MGY2, 409 East Main Street
Cost: $10 Drop In
Teacher: David Gardner
For more information please contact [email protected] or
Sifu Gardner at 512 679-6358
It is our mission to continue to serve and support a healhty, vibrant community through mind/body practices.
by Amy Sanford | Aug 24, 2017 | Events & Workshops
Introduction of Tai Chi and basic overview of basic Tai Chi concepts.
Students will gain knowledge, practice, and resources to begin a daily Tai Chi exercise routine.
October 7th 10am–12:00 pm
Tai Chi Basics/ Tai Chi Walking
Introduce 108 Yang-Style Long Form
- History of Tai Chi
- Benefits
- Warm-Ups
- Introduce Qi Gong/ Building the Ball
- Tai Chi Walking/Shifting
- Wuji
- Benefits of practice
- Introduce Long Form/ Begin practice
- Video support at home
October 7th 2–4:00pm
Breath Work
Intention/Focus
- Diaphragmatic
- Breathing benefits
- Warm Up
- Building the Ball QG
- Practice Long Form,
- First Section 70% Rule
- How does intention influence your Tai Chi?
- Sensory focus exercises
- Practice Long Form, First Section
October 8th 1–3pm
Self Massage
Concentration and Meditation
- Tai Chi for Health
- Warm Up
- Building the Ball QG
- Self Massage
- Practice Long Form, First Section
- How can Tai Chi help me meditate?
- Preparation work for meditation
- Long Form as a meditative practice
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Workshop Series Duration: 2 Days
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Classes: Saturday (2) and Sunday; three classes total
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Hours: 2 Hours per Class
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Location: MGY2, 409 East Main St
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Investment: One Class: $60; Two: $105; Three: $145
Kai Lewis is an instructor of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation and several South East Asian styles of martial arts. He has also completed his 200 yoga teacher hours and continues his studies in anatomy, massage, reflexology and sports science medicine. His interests lie in the practical methods of martial arts, healing, meditation, and yoga and applying these arts and their applications in a modern context. He currently teaches several public classes and is part of the MD Anderson Integrative Medicine Center team, sharing the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong with the hospital’s cancer patients, caregivers, and staff.
by Amy Sanford | Aug 24, 2017 | Events & Workshops
Are you interested in meditation?
This course is designed to create a supportive environment for the exploration of meditation and related contemplative practices.
Over a course of four weeks, students will cover various types and styles of meditation and contemplative practices, including yoga as meditation, mindfulness, contemplative walking, and more depending on the interest of the group. Participants will build the confidence and understanding to successfully practice meditation.
No experience necessary.
Class size is limited to 12 and pre-registration is required.
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Instructor: Arrie Tucker
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Place: MGYS, 207 East Main St
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Day/Time: Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00-8:15pm
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Investment: $125.00
Kai Lewis is an instructor of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation and several South East Asian styles of martial arts. He has also completed his 200 yoga teacher hours and continues his studies in anatomy, massage, reflexology and sports science medicine. His interests lie in the practical methods of martial arts, healing, meditation, and yoga and applying these arts and their applications in a modern context. He currently teaches several public classes and is part of the MD Anderson Integrative Medicine Center team, sharing the health benefits of Tai Chi and Qi Gong with the hospital’s cancer patients, caregivers, and staff.
