Rebecca Butler Workshops Canceled

Regrettably, Choose Joy Workshops with Rebecca Butler that were scheduled for this weekend, September 11-13, have been CANCELED.  We hope to reschedule for future dates.

Please see the following note from Rebecca Butler to you, students of MGYS and others registered for this weekend and/or considering.

“I’m deeply sorry & regret not being able to come this weekend, especially as I so enjoyed getting to know you last year & have been looking forward to this for some time. However, as you may or may not be aware, I’ve opened my own studio in the last year (yay!). The life of a small business owner has taken me by storm this summer as one of my teachers left to have a sweet baby. In 6 weeks, I’ve not had 1 single day off, on occasion teaching 15-17 sessions/week. As such my health & my daughters health are slightly suffering & my marriage needs some mindful tending to. I find myself in the unfortunate position of choosing – work & connection & travel & adventure vs family & health & self love. In an attempt to embody what I teach, choosing joy in the face of challenge, I must choose to stay home and rest and heal. I will miss you dearly, pray for graceful forgiveness and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to reschedule/convene again.” ~Rebecca

On behalf of MGYS, I apologize for the late cancelation notice (it’s certainly not common practice) and although beyond my control I regret the inability to inform you sooner.  Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

Be assured that payments for workshops will be refunded IN FULL.

Please email [email protected] with questions and/or concerns.

In Gratitude,

Amy

Labor Day Schedule

 

Our regular class schedule will be changed on Monday, September 7, in honor of Labor Day. We will hold just one All Level class at 10am.

It’s always nice to have students from the various classes practice together as it provides an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate our amazing yoga community of Nacogdoches.  With you, our studio continues to grow!  Please join us on Labor Day and meet others within our thriving community who are practicing at MGYS.  Hope to see you on the mats!

 

September is National Yoga Month! See our great specials for NEW and CURRENT students.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS, so you’re interested in starting a yoga practice? YAY! This is the perfect month to begin.  In honor of National Yoga Month, new students get one WEEK FREE!! Please follow the instructions on the link below, print out the form, and bring it to MGYS to enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY week of YOGA!!
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In addition, as a new student, please follow the link below and register at Morning Glory Yoga Studio.  This will minimize time spent with paperwork and maximize your time relaxing on the mat before class begins.

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MGYS YOGIS, invite a friend (new student) to the appropriate class (remember you’re an experienced student, he/she may not be) and if they sign up for the month you’ll receive 50 % off of your next month!!!  Please have them follow the instructions detailed above for “prospective students” and add YOUR name somewhere on the “One Week Free” slip.

We love you and want to express our deepest appreciation for your support and dedication over the years. Invite a friend and help build an even stronger yoga community here in Nacogdoches.

Coming September – Weekend of Choose Joy Workshops with Rebecca Butler

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September 11th-13th at Morning Glory Yoga

Join Rebecca Butler (RYT-500) for a weekend of workshops designed to help you connect to her guiding principle of Choosing Joy, no matter what circumstances life may serve you. The weekend is structured to be a journey — from awareness, to exploration and finally, to cherishing this truth. You will leave these sessions awakened to the empowering ability to choose your way of being and that is a priceless skill.


 

  • All 3 classes for $90
  • 2 Classes for $65
  • Each Class $40
  • SFA Student Discount – All Classes $75
  • SFA Student Discount – 2 Classes for $55
  • SFA Student Discount – $30 per class

 

SFA Students must have valid SFA ID on day of workshop


 

 

Friday (6-8pm)

Choose Joy — A fearless exploration of your central truth
{A well rounded, basic to intermediate level flow class including arm balances and inversions}
In this provocative yoga workshop, you will connect deeply to your true nature. It is Rebecca Butler’s belief and central teaching principle that joy is the quintessential foundation of our essence. Through carefully constructed sequencing, she will guide you along her spiritual trail that has led her to wholeheartedly invest in this truth. The asana (physical yoga poses) will be challenging, nourishing, sweat inducing and righteous. You will be confronted with glimmers of your edge while soothed with the certainty of grounding. You can expect standing poses, arm balances, inversions, floor work and core work, complimented by laughter, perhaps tears and definitely smiles. Indeed, exploring Avenues of Joy is truly a glorious undertaking.

 

Saturday (10am-12n)

Choose Magic — This is how we walk on the moon
{A clinic about arm balances and inversions}
There is no limitation. The only limitations are those that we place on ourselves. We subscribe to this prison of our awareness, recreating the same reality day after day, to prove to ourselves that we are not crazy (one of the greatest fears of our day and age — being crazy). In this workshop, we will trot carefully and mindfully to your edge — spiritually and physically. And then, we will take a deep breath and enjoy the view. For it is at this place, where with compassion, breath and kindness, we can create meaningful and lasting change. Yes, it is magic. Seamless press-ups from crow to handstand require nothing short of believing in magic. My more pragmatic students roll their eyes at this. And it’s at precisely this moment when I offer, The trees breathe what we exhale and we breathe what they exhale… You don’t believe in magic?! Come Choose Magic and see what’s really possible when we drop resistance and lean in to infinite possibility.

 

Sunday (10am-12n)

Choose Miracles — Shift from Fear to Love
{A playshop of softening into the moment through partner style restorative work and deep hip opening}
A miracle is defined as a shift in perspective from fear to love. In this session, we will work with great tenderness into softening and caring for the major joints via partner-style restorative yoga, long holds in deep hip openers and a sound healing session to culminate this cleanse. You will be stripped of fear, which resides in the root chakra. You will be cleared of any lingering resistance to your worthiness and awareness of the ability to Choose Joy, Choose Magic and Choose Miracles in everyday moments, no matter what the circumstances.

Please join us for this sure to be sensational weekend with Rebecca.


 

Bio:

rebecca-butler2Rebecca Butler is a humble and happy yoga teacher (at the RYT 500 hour level), published author, inspirational speaker, retreat leader and entrepreneur, as well as a mom. In addition to owning and operating her own yoga studio, The Sanctuary Yoga Room in Fort Worth, TX, she travels teaching her empowering weekend of Choose Joy yoga workshops in varying cities all over the country, including the Telluride Yoga Festival.

It is her intention for her classes to render her students physically satiated and spiritually uplifted, her writing to spark your soul and her inspirational speaking to awaken you to your purpose within. It is her own purpose to help others recognize the ability to Choose Joy no matter what life offers.

In 2012, her mother passed from ALS or Lou Gehrigʼs disease. In that heart-wrenching journey, Rebecca learned that life is meant to be cherished, never squandered; movement, health and breath are righteous gifts to be celebrated, never neglected; and kindness, love and grace are the only admirable ways of being. She integrates this wisdom into her teaching, writing, speaking and daily approach to life.

In addition to being a wellness expert for MindBodyGreen, Rebecca has been featured in Origin Magazine. Her writing has also been published on on multiple other sites including Elephant Journal and in a book titled The Yoga Diaries: Stories of Transformation through Yoga by Jeannie Page.

You can find out more about her retreat schedule with The Travel Yogi, teaching, traveling & writing at www.rebeccabutleryoga.com, or connect with her on facebook or twitter or Instagram . #choosejoy

 

 

September Foundation Course

 

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Morning Glory Yoga Studios is offering a new Introduction to Yoga foundation course beginning September 01, 2015. This 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.

Space is limited, email [email protected] to reserve your place.

Cost:  $105

Dates: September 01 – 24

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

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