Events & Workshops
Exploring the Practice of Yoga with Charles MacInerney – 2016
AUGUST 12 – 14th!
Friday, August 12th. 6:00 – 8:30pm
Meditation: It’s Not What You Think!
Meditation is the art of being fully present in the moment. Numerous studies now show the amazing benefits of this most ancient of practices, including physical health, improved cognitive abilities, and emotional wellbeing. Learn the basics of Meditation and then practice a variety of styles including: Eating Meditation; Walking Meditation; Breath Awareness; Detached Observation, Mantra, and Vipassana. No previous experience required!
Saturday, August 13th. 9:00am – 12:00pm
Opening Hips and Shoulders
Hips and shoulders are notorious for creating problems for yoga students. Learn a variety of stretches to help you liberate your true potential. This class will focus on opening hips and shoulders using stretching strategies including PNF, Active/Isolated and Passive Stretching, while maintaining the integrity of the torso and protecting the knees and other extremities. We will also explore the use of sand bags, rollers, walls, chairs and other props to accelerate success. We will address how to work with injured or traumatized joints and muscles to ensure safe and sustainable progress. Finally, we will address the problem of tight hips and shoulders at its source… the Sensory/Motor cortex of the brain and practice techniques to help re-map range of motion in the brain resulting in immediate and lasting increases in effortless range of motion for both the hips and shoulders.
Saturday, August 13th. 1:30 – 4:30pm
Yoga Nidra: The Yoga of Rejuvenation
Yoga Nida, sometimes called ‘yogic sleep’, is an ancient practice that was introduced to the West by teachers like Satyananda Saraswati and Swami Rama in the 1960’s. It is said that one hour of Yoga Nidra can replace 4 hours of regular sleep. Yoga Nidra is typically practiced in 8 stages. After a gentle asana practice, we begin in Shavasana with a guided relaxation. Next we repeat pre-determined affirmation called a Sankalpa. The third step is called the rotation of consciousness which is followed by breath awareness. The fifth step is called the manifestation of opposites. Then we enter into creative visualization. To close, the sankalpa is repeated, before starting a very gradual return to normal consciousness.
Sunday, August 14th. 1:30 – 4:00pm
Yoga for a Healthy Back
Charles has practiced Yoga Therapy for over 20 years. In that time he has learned how to adapt classic yoga poses to help prevent and/or alleviate back problems. Learn not only which asanas and modifications will help lead you to a healthier back, but more importantly, how to practice these asanas to maximize potential benefits, safely increasing range of motion, strength, control and awareness of the back. General principles of yoga therapy addressed in this workshop can be applied to any asana or any type of injury. This workshop is suitable for all levels of students, and for yoga teachers wanting to learn how to work with injured students.
One workshop $55
Any Two workshops $100
Any Three workshops $140
All Four workshops $175
Charles F. MacInerney, E-RYT-500, has practiced Yoga since 1971. He is known for his fun and playful teaching style as he leads students into a deeper understanding and appreciation for yoga. Charles is a gifted generalist and as one studio owner put it, “the most out-of-the-box thinker that I know.” He started teaching full time in 1989. He is a pioneer in laying the foundation for Yoga’s growing popularity in Texas. In the early 1990’s he was the first Yoga teacher in Central Texas to bring yoga into schools (A.I.S.D. & E.I.S.D), 4 universities including the University of Texas where he worked with students, faculty, administration, dormitories, Women’s Athletic Program (Track, Gold and Volleyball teams), and departments of Dance, Music, Kinesiology.
He introduced yoga to four hospitals and set up two Cardiac Yoga Programs (Seton Hospital and The Austin Heart Hospital). Charles also led the way in bring yoga into the workplace. His clients include numerous Government Agencies, IBM, Motorola, Apple, 3M, and Sematech. He teaches ongoing yoga classes in Austin, offers yoga workshops at studios around the country, and leads Yoga & Meditation Retreats as well as Yoga & Writing Retreats throughout the US, Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala. He is the founder of Expanding Paradigms through which he regularly presents at National and International Conferences. He has written articles for numerous magazines including the Yoga Journal. In 2014 he presented at the International Association of Yoga Therapy conference in 2014.
Charles is also the Founder of the Free Day of Yoga, Living Yoga Teacher Training Program, and the Texas Yoga Retreat. Please visit his primary website at www.YogaTeacher.com, contact him by email: [email protected], or call or text Charles at 512-459-2267.
Summer 4 Week Foundation Course
Morning Glory Yoga Studios is offering a new Introduction to Yoga Foundation Course beginning August 02, 2016.
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.
Dates: August 02 – 25, 2016
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: $105
Kasey Lansdale, Guest Teacher this Week!
She’s back! Well, this week anyway and we’re happy to have Kasey, former MGYS Instructor, guest teaching during her brief visit.
CHECK THE LINK HERE to see which classes she’s subbing.
Back by Popular Demand. Pilates this Thursday!
Today’s Pilates class went so well that we are holding another FREE class this Thursday from 10:30-11:45am.
Where: Morning Glory Yoga Studio
When: Thursday, 06.02, 10:30 – 11:45 am
Who: Sarah Sanchez
What: Balanced Body Pilates is a mind body focused exercise regimen. Pilates challenges the mind to control mobile, flexible limbs while sustaining a strong, stable core. Pilates consists of low-impact floor exercises which take the stress off of the body’s joints. You can expect to move in positions such as; plank, ab curl, neutral spine, and inverting on a curved spine. There are modifications for every exercise providing all students with options.
Please email [email protected] if you plan to attend this Thursday.
This class will be offered regularly at MGY2 in late summer after Sarah returns from travels.
Meet Guest Pilates Teacher, Sarah Sanchez
Hello All!
Most of you are aware that a second space, MGY2, is being renovated (slowly but surely) for more yoga classes but we are also considering adding certain specialty classes/workshops that we feel compliment a yoga practice and support a healthy lifestyle.
I recently had the pleasure of meeting fitness enthusiast and new comer to Nacogdoches, Sarah Sanchez. Sarah contacted me and expressed an interest in teaching a mat pilates class at MGYS. After our conversation and being most impressed with her positive attitude, passion, and experience I am interested in seeing how a pilates class will be received at MGYS/MGY2.
Sarah eagerly offered to teach a FREE, open to our studio members, Beginner Balanced Body (Mat) Pilates class on Tuesday, May 31st at 10:30am. Please come if you’re interested and can fit it into your schedule. The more the merrier! If you plan to attend please email me at [email protected] and confirm so that I’ll have a better idea of the class size.
Where: Morning Glory Yoga Studio
When: 10:30 – 11:30am
Who: Sarah Sanchez
What: Balanced Body Pilates is a mind body focused exercise regimen. Pilates challenges the mind to control mobile, flexible limbs while sustaining a strong, stable core. Pilates consists of low-impact floor exercises which take the stress off of the body’s joints. You can expect to move in positions such as; plank, ab curl, neutral spine, and inverting on a curved spine. There are modifications for every exercise providing all students with options.
Sarah Sanchez is new to the Nacogdoches area and beginning the next chapter in her life as an Adjunct Professor for the Dance program at SFA. Previously living in Hunstville, Sarah was a graduate student at Sam Houston State University where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. Sarah’s training began at the age of 8 performing Ballet Folklorico and Flamenco dance styles in her hometown of San Antonio. Sarah specializes in modern, aerial, cultural, and spoken word dance. Sarah has danced for choreographers such as Shay Ishii, Tarak Asam, Rocio Luna, Alicia Chappell, and Andy Noble to name a few. Sarah’s devotion to dance conditioning led her to obtain certificates in Zumba Fitness and Balanced Body Pilates. Sarah is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys running, biking, weight lifting and hiking. Sarah is anxious to meet the people of Nacogdoches, and share her love for dance and fitness.
Memorial Day Schedule
Please join us on the mat on this day of remembrance.
With gratitude, we honor those who gave their lives for our freedoms.
Our regular schedule for Monday, May 30th is cancelled in honor of Memorial Day.
We will hold one class at 9am open to everyone.
Spring 4 Week Foundation Course
Morning Glory Yoga Studios is offering a new Introduction to Yoga Foundation Course beginning April 12, 2016.
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.
Dates: April 12 – May 5, 2016
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: $105
Contemporary Classical Piano Artist and Composer, Lawrence Ball, to Perform at MGYS
FLUID LIGHT
Experience the joyous expansion of inner peace with the music of this extraordinary classical contemporary artist. Lawrence Ball’s work has been performed throughout Europe and the U. S., recently at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Healing harmonics create inner energy as well as a meditative mirror, for total consciousness and peace.
TONIGHT, FRIDAY, 03.04.2016
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
DOORS OPEN: 6:30PM, SHOWTIME: 7:00PM
LAWRENCE BALL is an internationally known classical composer whose works have been performed throughout Europe and in India, as well as here in the United States, most notable at Carnegie Hall in New York City. His healing and inspiring piano works have been used also in Music Therapy and meditation training.
Most interestingly, a unique area of his work deals with Harmonic Maths, using software he and Dave Snowdon have written to generate musical portraits and create visual imagery with them. Ball is also a fine photographer. In addition, he is a Mathematician and Maths Tutor in London. He recently completed a major project with and for Pete Townsend of The Who, creating software based on Harmonic Math to create unique personality portraits in sound. The resultant CD “Method Music”, was produced for Ball by Bob Lord and Pete Townsend. “Method Music” and other CD’s will be available at the performance.
Ball’s work can be viewed on these sites:
lawrenceball.org
meditationalmusic.net
plus Youtube and Soundcloud
“This concert will feature material from the album Method Music created with the help and support of Pete Townshend. I will also play music from the album “Love’s A Mare’s Nest” now available at reduced price from my website www.lawrenceball.org ” ~ Lawrence Ball
CDs will also be for sale at MGYS and donations are welcome for this performance.
February Foundation Course 2016
Happy New Year! Morning Glory Yoga Studios is excited to announce the dates for the first Foundation Course of 2016!
Our popular, Introduction to Yoga, Four Week Foundation Course begins February 02, 2016. 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: February 02 – 25
- 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
Yoga Mala 2016 at MGYS
Join Arrie, Sherri, and Eralda for a New Year’s Day tradition at MGYS, Yoga Mala, 108 Sun Salutations, to welcome 2016. The practice begins at 10am. Please arrive early to visit, settle in, and prepare for this moving meditation.
Come and practice all or some of the 108 Sun Salutations. See you on the mat!
