Yoga in Mirrormont

Stay warm and grounded in the winter months with yoga!

2012-01-29T14:48:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, January 30, from 5 - 6 in the clubhouse.

Overactivity and the added stresses surrounding the holidays can make us feel as dry, cold and flighty as an ice storm. Restore and come inward with a yin yoga practice. This practice will help you conserve energy and time for connecting with family and friends and will also help you connect with the quiet, nurturing side of winter.

Blessings,
Bonnie

No Monday night yoga in Mirrormont this week!

2012-01-15T17:25:00.000-08:00

There will be no yoga class in Mirrormont this week due to Martin Luther King Day. I hope everyone enjoys a full, fun day enjoying our beautiful winter wonderland!

Here is some music for your home yoga practice on Monday!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Fly me to the moon!

2012-01-08T14:41:00.000-08:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, January 9, at 5 in the clubhouse. In honor of the full moon, we will do Chandra Namaskar, sixteen asanas that constitute the Yoga Moon Salutation.

Ardha Chandrasana (Half-Moon Pose)

Make 2012 a year of health, vitality and joy with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

New Year's Yoga!

2011-12-30T10:27:00.000-08:00

For last year's words belong to last year's language.
And next year's words await another voice.
And to make an end is to make a beginning.
~T.S. Eliot

Yoga class in Mirrormont will resume being offered on Monday, January 2, 2012, at 5:00. Invite pleasure and joy to the new year with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Where there is great love, there are always miracles. ~Willa Cather

2011-12-04T14:55:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, December 5, from 5 - 6 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a portable space heater, if convenient.

Virabhadrasana II

This will be the last class until January. May yoga help you find renewal, joy and love during this holy season!

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Open your heart and drink in life's miracles with yoga!

2011-11-27T12:48:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, November 28, from 5 - 6 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a portable space heater, if convenient.

This CD would make a lovely gift for yourself as you relax into the holidays!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Close your eyes, scan your world, share your love. ~Natalie Smith, Director of Yoga Behind Bars

2011-11-19T10:59:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, November 21, from 5 - 6 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a portable space heater, if convenient.

Also, you are warmly invited to attend Gratitude in Motion, a donation-based class at Terra Yoga on November 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, from 2 - 4 pm to benefit Yoga Behind Bars. Yoga Behind Bars is a Seattle-based, volunteer-powered non-profit that offers incarcerated people - men, women and youth - the transformative power of yoga as a tool for self-awareness, healing, and a pathway to freedom. I teach incarcerated teens at Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie for this organization.

Anantasana (Side-reclining leg lift)

Benefits of Anantasana:
Stretches the backs of the legs
Stretches the sides of the torso
Tones the belly
Works the core

Relax and invigorate the body, mind and spirit with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Count your blessings with yoga!

2011-11-13T17:09:00.000-08:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, November 14, from 5 - 6 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a space heater, if convenient.

Vrschikasana (Scorpion pose)

Please click here to sign up for a special Thanksgiving fundraiser class(es) around Seattle to benefit Yoga Behind Bars. I will be teaching a donation-based class at Terra Yoga on the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 26) from 2 - 4.

As Thanksgiving nears, allow yoga to help you slow down the pace of your life, making room for deep gratitude and contentment.

Blessings,
Bonnie

Lift your spirits with yoga!

2011-11-05T17:21:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, November 7, at 5 in the clubhouse.

I am excited to begin teaching two new classes at Terra Yoga in Issaquah this week: Hot Hatha class at 5:15 on Tuesdays and Candlelight Yoga at 5:15 on Fridays. If you have never practiced yoga in a heated room, you don't know what you're missing! Terra-Yoga is just south of Darigold on Front Street.

Kick up your heels and lift your spirits with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

No Yoga in Mirrormont this week - Happy Halloween!

2011-10-30T12:24:00.000-07:00

There will be no Yoga in Mirrormont class this week due to Halloween. See you next Monday at 5!

Secure a strong spine and stay supple with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Falling into prayer is the same thing as falling in love. It is an infinite fall. You can never come out of it. ~Yogi Bhajan

2011-10-23T19:28:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, October 24, from 5 - 6 pm in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Fall into prayer with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Sometimes it is necessary to reteach a thing its loveliness. ~Galway Kinnell

2011-10-16T13:44:00.001-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, October 17, from 5 - 6 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for final savasana.

Utthita Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)

Benefits of Utthita Trikonasana:
Expands chest and shoulders
Increases mobility of hip joints
Increases neck mobility
Stretches spinal muscles
Strengthens and tones thigh muscles
Stretches calf muscles, hamstrings, and hip musculature
Increases proprioception (the sense of position in space) of feet and ankles

Breathe into expansiveness with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Yoga in Mirrormont at 5 pm on Mondays!

2011-10-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered tomorrow, October 10, from 5 - 6 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a space heater, if convenient.

Natarajasana (King Dancer's Pose)

Find grace, balance, flexibility and strength with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Yoga has been moved to 5 on Mondays!

2011-10-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

Yoga in Mirrormont classes have been moved to 5 pm on Monday evenings. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening, October 3, from 5 - 6 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana (final resting pose). Good news: Savasana is held longer in the fall and winter!

Matsyasana (Fish Pose) in honor of Salmon Days ~
(Do you know your 5 species?)

Benefits of Fish Pose:
Stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas) and the muscles (intercostals) between the ribs
Stretches and stimulates the muscles of the belly and front of the neck
Stretches and stimulates the organs of the belly and throat
Strengthens the muscles of the upper back and back of the neck
Improves posture

A final reminder that I am offering a Fall Ayurveda and Yoga Workshop at Terra Yoga on Saturday, October 8, from 1:30 - 3:30. Cost is $35 (in advance) and $40 (day of). Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. We will learn about the deeply healing and comforting self-care rituals, herbs, recipes, teas, yoga poses and more that will help you stay warm, grounded and calm during fall and keep your immune system healthy thoughout winter. Luxuriate into autumn by embracing the ancient secrets of ayurveda!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Yoga is moving to 5 o'clock on Mondays!

2011-09-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered at 5 pm on Mondays beginning this week (September 26), rather than the usual 7:30 time. I hope this time change works for everyone.

Also, a reminder that I am teaching a Fall Ayurveda and Yoga Workshop at Terra Yoga on Saturday, October 8, from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Cost is $35 (in advance) or $40 (day of). Luxuriate into fall by embracing the ancient secrets of ayurveda!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Fall Ayurveda and Yoga Workshop at Terra Yoga

2011-09-21T16:35:00.000-07:00

Fall is in the air! On Saturday, October 8, Terra Yoga will be offering an ayurveda workshop with an emphasis on keeping you warm, grounded, nourished and joyful during the fall/winter season. The workshop will be held from 1:30 - 3:30 at Terra Yoga on Front Street in Issaquah (just south of Darigold) and will be taught by Bonnie Dike, Certified Yoga Instructor. Cost: $35 in advance ($40 day of) You may pre-register online at Terra-Yoga.com.

"The foundation of yoga should be ayurveda and the fruit of ayurveda should be yoga." ~Dr. Vasant Lad

Ayurveda, yoga's sister science and India's oldest system of medicine, is the science of living a healthy and balanced life by connecting with the seasons and the healing power of nature.

As autumn arrives in all of its splendor, unique challenges present themselves. Autumn's cool and dry characteristics are connected to the elements of air and space. The aspects of Vata dosha become prevalent, bringing out our creative and alert sides. However, when Vata is out of balance, we may feel restless, flighty, anxious and full of worry. Chapped lips, dry skin, constipation and colds are physical ailments caused by a disconnect with nature in fall/winter.

Ayurveda offers an array of helpful lifestyle and health tips for autumn, including suggestions for warming and grounding foods, herbs, teas, daily rituals, clothing, music, aromatherapy and yoga and exercise.

We will begin the workshop with a yoga sequence created to bring balance in preparation for fall. This practice will create a slower internal rhythm, allowing you the opportunity to turn inward while staying centered and grounded. When practiced regularly, a fall ayurvedic yoga practice will also keep your immune system healthy throughout the colder months.

Following our yoga practice, we will take a short and fun quiz to help you find your dosha. Ayurvedic recipes and rituals will be shared to help you learn how to live in optimal health. Finally, we will sample delicious local produce in a deeply satisfying kicharee, India's favorite comfort food, and sip a healing and healthful autumn tea.

Luxuriate into fall by embracing the ancient secrets of ayurveda!

Yoga doesn't take time, it gives time. ~Ganga White

2011-09-18T18:42:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, September 19, at 7:30.

Root down and find balance in Vrksasana (Tree Pose)!

Benefits of Tree Pose:
Improves balance
Opens hips
Strengthens feet, ankles, legs and spine
Lengthens spine
Improves posture
Improves concentration and focus

Relax, rejuvenate and rejoice with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Savor the September sunshine!

2011-09-11T22:07:00.001-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, September 12, at 7:30.

Relax into fall with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

To live with courage is the highest form of practice.~Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D.

2011-08-28T16:42:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will resume tomorrow evening, Monday, August 29, at 7:30.

Cultivate courage with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

No yoga in Mirrormont for the next few weeks...

2011-07-24T15:17:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a vacation with my family and will post future summer class offerings here upon my return. Enjoy the sunshine!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Please note last-minute time change: Class tomorrow night is from 8 - 9 pm!

2011-07-17T11:36:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, July 18, from 8 - 9 in the clubhouse.

Hope Solo practices yoga for strength and agility on the field!

In case you're watching the Women's World Cup Soccer Final, Hope Solo (who many soccer experts consider to be the greatest female goalkeeper in the world) is a yogini, too! Go USA!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Rejuvenate and relax with yoga!

2011-07-10T12:07:00.001-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, July 11, at 5 (rather than our usual 7:30 time) in the clubhouse.

Our breath, like our heartbeat, is the most reliable rhythm in our lives. When we become attuned to this constant rhythm, our breath can gradually teach us to come back to the original silence of the mind. ~Donna Farhi

Blessings,
Bonnie

No Yoga in Mirrormont this week - Happy 4th of July!

2011-07-02T12:15:00.000-07:00

There will be no yoga class in Mirrormont this week. Have a wonderful 4th of July!

Longboarding in Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-facing Dog Pose)

Blessings,
Bonnie

Celebrate summer with yoga!

2011-06-26T12:40:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, June 27, at 7:30 in the clubhouse.

Savor the sunshine!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Encourage compassion, acceptance, and receptivity with yoga!

2011-06-19T12:36:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered on Monday, June 20, at a different time for this week only: 5 - 6 pm.

To stay cool, calm, and collected in the summer, Ayurveda (the sister science of yoga) emphasizes the qualities of coolness, softness, and gracefulness as we flow throughout our practice. Moon Salutation (Chandra Namaskara) allows us the opportunity to move with ease.

As summer approaches, we practice with a more relaxed intensity, incorporating plenty of cooling forward bends, twists, and side-opening postures. This allows a compassionate, accepting, and receptive attitude to emerge in our yoga practice and lives.

Chill out with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Ease into summer with yoga!

2011-06-12T11:33:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, June 13, at 7:30 in the clubhouse.

Life's a beach with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Bring grace and balance into your life with yoga!

2011-06-05T23:03:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, June 6, at 7:30 in the clubhouse.

Stretch your face to the sun!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Yoga is about clearing away whatever is in us that prevents our living in the most full and whole way...

2011-05-22T08:51:00.000-07:00

...With yoga, we become aware of how and where we are restricted - in body, mind, and heart - and how gradually to open and release these blockages. As these blockages are cleared, our energy is freed. We start to feel more harmonious, more at one with ourselves. Our lives begin to flow - or we begin to flow more in our lives.
~Cybele Tomlinson

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, May 23, at 7:30. There will be no class on Memorial Day. Please check the calendar at mirrormontcountryclub.org (click on calendar and scroll down) for summer yoga offerings.

Cultivate grace and mindfulness with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Let tension and feelings of inadequacy drop away with yoga!

2011-05-15T21:17:00.000-07:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, May 16, at 7:30 in the clubhouse.

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose)

Strengthen the hips, stretch the hamstrings, tone the arms and lift your spirits in Half Moon Pose. Reach for the stars in Ardha Chandrasana!

Blessings,
Bonnie

The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom. ~Henry Ward Beecher

2011-05-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

Taking a little break this week...no yoga class in Mirrormont. Happy Mother's Day!

Open your heart to receiving and giving love with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Our work is not merely to discover the expansiveness of hamstrings, but also to discover the expansiveness of the heart. ~Aadil Palkhivala

2011-05-01T08:54:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, May 2, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Change your perspective in Prasarita Padottanasana!

Benefits of Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-legged Forward Bend):
*Strengthens and stretches the inner legs, hamstrings, and spine
*Tones the abdominal organs
*Calms the brain
*Relieves mild backache

Discover the expansiveness of your heart with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Spring it on! Go upside-down!

2011-04-24T18:07:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, April 25, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Inversions are good for your lungs, heart, thyroid, and youthful appearance. Besides covering an array of benefits, inversions are fun! Let gravity work for you!

Getting upside-down is a wonderful way to get rid of winter's sludge as we move into spring. Join in the fun as we practice some basic and intermediate inversions. Turn that frown upside-down and take another look at your world with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Adopt the pace of nature: Her secret is patience.~Ralph Waldo Emerson

2011-04-17T13:48:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, April 18, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Spring is a perfect time for practicing arm balancing, shoulder opening, twists and deep hip opening! Blossom into spring as you allow yoga to open you to new possibilities!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Open your heart with yoga!

2011-04-10T11:24:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, April 11, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Ustrasana

Benefits of Ustrasana (Camel pose):
~Stretches the entire front of the body, the ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen, chest and throat
~Stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas)
~Strengthens the back muscles
~Improves posture
~Stimulates the organs of the abdomen and neck
~Most importantly, Ustrasana opens the heart!

Blessings,
Bonnie

If you shut your door to all errors, truth will be shut out. ~Rabindranath Tagore

2011-04-02T14:21:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, April 4, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a space heater, if convenient.

Twist away your troubles and open to truth with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Sweat, sweat, sweat! Work and sweat, cry and sweat, pray and sweat! ~Zora Neale Hurston

2011-03-27T15:39:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 28, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Vriksasana (Tree pose)

Tree pose improves balance, poise, posture and focus as it strengthens the ankles and tones the legs, back and chest.

Stand tall and reach for your dreams with yoga!

Blessings,

Bonnie

Relax, slow down and focus on the present with yoga!

2011-03-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 21, at 7:70. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Yoga encourages you to relax, slow your breath, and focus on the present, shifting the balance from the sympathetic nervous system (or the fight-or-flight response) to the parasympathetic nervous system. The latter is calming and restorative; it lowers breathing and heart rates, decreases blood pressure, and increases blood flow to the intestines and reproductive organs—comprising what Herbert Benson, M.D., calls the relaxation response. ~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Stay flexible in the body, mind and spirit with yoga!

Blessings,

Bonnie

Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now. ~Goethe

2011-03-13T22:33:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 14, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Embrace equanimity with yoga!

A reminder that I will be teaching a Spring Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop at Terra Yoga in Issaquah on Saturday, March 19 at 2 -3:30. I also teach the Power Vinyasa class following the workshop at 4 - 5:30. Enjoy an afternoon of yoga and learning more about yoga's ancient sister science, ayurveda! The workshop is $25 if you sign up online or $30 on the day of the workshop. The 4:00 class is $15. Support your yoga practice with ayurveda!

Blessings,

Bonnie

The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity. ~Dorothy Parker

2011-03-06T15:28:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 7, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Svarga Dvidasana - Bird of Paradise

I will be teaching a Spring Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop at Terra Yoga in Issaquah on Saturday, March 19 at 2 -3:30. I also teach the Power Vinyasa class following the workshop at 4 - 5:30. Enjoy an afternoon of yoga and learning more about yoga's ancient sister science, ayurveda! The workshop is $25 if you sign up online or $30 on the day of the workshop. The 4:00 class is $15. Support your yoga practice with ayurveda!

Be curious about the expansiveness that your body, mind and soul are capable of with yoga!

Blessings,

Bonnie

Warm your body and soul with yoga!

2011-02-26T12:21:00.000-08:00

Yoga classes in Mirrormont will resume this week on Monday evening, February 28, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a space heater, if convenient.

Snow Trikonasana

The end of winter is a great time for introspection. Yin yoga poses such as anahatasana (melting heart) and cat-pulling-its-own-tail provide the opportunity for deep reflection. Sun salutations energize the body for spring. Stay light-hearted. Go play in the snow!

Bring intention and awareness to the seasons of your life with yoga!

Blessings,

Bonnie

Midwinter Break!

2011-02-19T09:50:00.000-08:00

There will be no yoga class in Mirrormont this week due to Midwinter Break. Enjoy the sunshine!

Live your life with arms wide open in Urdhva Tadasana!

Blessings,

Bonnie

Come out of the circle of time and into the circle of love. ~Rumi

2011-02-12T19:51:00.000-08:00

There will be no yoga class in Mirrormont this week as Monday is Valentine's Day. Have a wonderful day and evening filled with gratitude for all the love in your life!

Partner yoga can help to deepen your relationship with your beloved and create new levels of intimacy as partner poses focus on building trust and sensitivity to your partner's needs. Creativity and exploration may be necessary to make the poses work in partner yoga. Partner yoga promotes fun, laughter and creativity as well as relaxation, concentration and balance. It can be very rewarding to share your yoga experience with someone dear to you.

I recommend this fun partner yoga book for you to explore.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Blessings,

Bonnie

It is only with the heart that we can see clearly. For what is essential, is hidden from the eyes. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - The Little Prince

2011-02-06T10:53:00.000-08:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, February 7, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a space heater, if convenient.

Bring awareness to your heart with yoga!

Love may not conquer all, but it certainly can aid in healing. Cultivating the emotional support of friends, family, and community has been demonstrated repeatedly to improve health and healing. A regular yoga practice helps develop friendliness, compassion, and greater equanimity. Along with yogic philosophy's emphasis on avoiding harm to others, telling the truth, and taking only what you need, this may improve many of your relationships. ~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Blessings,

Bonnie

If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads. ~Anatole France

2011-01-30T11:26:00.000-08:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, January 31, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a portable space heater, if convenient.

Let yoga help you welcome February with open arms!

Move more, eat less—that's the adage of many a dieter. Yoga can help on both fronts. A regular practice gets you moving and burns calories, and the spiritual and emotional dimensions of your practice may encourage you to address any eating and weight problems on a deeper level. Yoga may also inspire you to become a more conscious eater. ~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Blessings,

Bonnie

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~Proverb from Guinea

2011-01-23T10:33:00.000-08:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, January 24, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a portable space heater, if convenient.

Feeling sad? Sit in Lotus. Better yet, rise up into a backbend or soar royally into King Dancer Pose. While it's not as simple as that, one study found that a consistent yoga practice improved depression and led to a significant increase in serotonin levels and a decrease in the levels of monoamine oxidase (an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters) and cortisol. At the University of Wisconsin, Richard Davidson, Ph.D., found that the left prefrontal cortex showed heightened activity in meditators, a finding that has been correlated with greater levels of happiness and better immune function. More dramatic left-sided activation was found in dedicated, long-term practitioners.

~Timothy McCall, M.D.

As the sun sets on winter, let your body, mind and spirit thaw and melt. Open your heart and mind to springtime's possibilities with yoga!

Blessings,

Bonnie

At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love. ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

2011-01-15T21:08:00.001-08:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, January 17, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for final savasana and a space heater, if convenient.

Natarajasana from Yoga Journal calendar, 2010

Yoga lowers cortisol levels. If that doesn't sound like much, consider this: Normally, the adrenal glands secrete cortisol in response to an acute crisis, which temporarily boosts immune function. If your cortisol levels stay high even after the crisis, they can compromise the immune system. Temporary boosts of cortisol help with long-term memory, but chronically high levels undermine memory and may lead to permanent changes in the brain. Additionally, excessive cortisol has been linked with major depression, osteoporosis (it extracts calcium and other minerals from bones and interferes with the laying down of new bone), high blood pressure, and insulin resistance. In rats, high cortisol levels lead to what researchers call "food-seeking behavior" (the kind that drives you to eat when you're upset, angry, or stressed). The body takes those extra calories and distributes them as fat in the abdomen, contributing to weight gain and the risk of diabetes and heart attack. ~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Let Natarajasana cultivate love and open-heartedness in you!

Blessings,

Bonnie

Yoga has a sly, clever way of short-circuiting the mental patterns that cause anxiety. ~Baxter Bell, M.D.

2011-01-09T15:07:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, January 10, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a space heater, if convenient.

Sirsasana with a twist (Yoga Journal calendar)

If you've got high blood pressure, you might benefit from yoga. Two studies of people with hypertension, published in the British medical journal, The Lancet, compared the effects of Savasana (Corpse Pose) with simply lying on a couch. After three months, Savasana was associated with a 26-point drop in systolic blood pressure (the top number) and a 15-point drop in diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) - and the higher the initial blood pressure, the bigger the drop.

~Timothy McCall, M.D.

I cannot recommend Claire Dederer's Poser: My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses highly enough. I know you will love it!

Blessings,

Bonnie

Yoga in the New Year!

2010-12-31T12:14:00.000-08:00

The next yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered on Monday evening, January 3, at 7:30, in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a space heater, if convenient.

When you regularly get your heart rate into the aerobic range, you lower your risk of heart attack and can relieve depression. While not all yoga is aerobic, if you do it vigorously or take flow or Ashtanga classes, it can boost your heart rate into the aerobic range. But even yoga exercises that don't get your heart rate up that high can improve cardiovascular conditioning. Studies have found that yoga practice lowers the resting heart rate, increases endurance, and can improve your maximum uptake of oxygen during exercise - all reflections of improved aerobic conditioning. One study found that subjects who were taught only pranayama (yogic breathing) could do more exercise with less oxygen. ~Timothy McCall, M.D.

As the sun sets on 2010, breathe new life into 2011 with yoga!

Blessings,

Bonnie

See you after the New Year!

2010-12-26T19:10:00.000-08:00

As all of our children are home for the holidays (JOY!), there will be no class until Monday evening, January 3. Happy New Year to you and yours!

Reach for your dreams and surrender to each moment with yoga!

Life's a beach!

Blessings,

Bonnie

Slow down and savor the holidays with yoga!

2010-12-19T12:44:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, December 20, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana and a space heater, if convenient. Take time to recharge your body and relax your mind for the holiday season with yoga.

Give yourself the gift of a quiet mind and a grateful heart!

When you regularly get your heart rate into the aerobic range, you lower your risk of heart attack and can relieve depression. While not all yoga is aerobic, if you do it vigorously or take flow or Ashtanga classes, it can boost your heart rate into the aerobic range. But even yoga exercises that don't get your heart rate up that high can improve cardiovascular conditioning. Studies have found that yoga practice lowers the resting heart rate, increases endurance, and can improve your maximum uptake of oxygen during exercise - all reflections of improved aerobic conditioning. One study found that subjects who were taught only pranayama (deep yogic breathing) could do more exercise with less oxygen. ~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Blessings,

Bonnie

Move into stillness with yoga!

2010-12-12T10:56:00.002-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, December 13, at 7:30. Take time to catch your breath and calm your mind during the December hustle and bustle as you stretch and twist your way to stillness. Please bring a blanket for a luxuriously long holiday savasana (final resting pose).

"When you contract and stretch muscles, move organs around, and come in and out of yoga postures, you increase the drainage of lymph (a viscous fluid rich in immune cells). This helps the lymphatic system fight infection, destroy cancerous cells, and dispose of the toxic waste products of cellular functioning." ~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Surya Little in Parvritta Parskvakonasana

(Revolved Side-Angle Pose - Lunge)

Blessings,

Bonnie

Arrive tired and leave inspired!

2010-12-05T13:24:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, December 6, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a portable space heater, if convenient.

Cultivate courage and grace in Natarajasana!

Yoga gets your blood flowing. More specifically, the relaxation exercises you learn in yoga can help your circulation, especially in your hands and feet. Yoga also gets more oxygen to your cells, which function better as a result. Twisting poses are thought to wring out venous blood from internal organs and allow oxygenated blood to flow in once the twist is released. Inverted poses, such as Headstand, Handstand, and Shoulderstand, encourage venous blood from the legs and pelvis to flow back to the heart, where it can be pumped to the lungs to be freshly oxygenated. This can help if you have swelling in your legs from heart or kidney problems. Yoga also boosts levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the tissues. And it thins the blood by making platelets less sticky and by cutting the level of clot-promoting proteins in the blood. This can lead to a decrease in heart attacks and strokes since blood clots are often the cause of these killers. ~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Blessings,

Bonnie

Yoga is almost like music in a way; there’s no end to it. ~Sting

2010-11-28T11:10:00.000-08:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, November 29, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a portable space heater, if convenient. Also, consider purchasing and bringing a yoga block (cork works well - available at Barnes and Noble) and yoga strap to class. These props are terrific aids and can also make certain poses even more challenging!

Sting moving toward Bird of Paradise Pose

It's well documented that weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones and helps ward off osteoporosis. Many postures in yoga require that you lift your own weight. And some, like Downward and Upward-Facing Dog, help strengthen the arm bones, which are particularly vulnerable to osteoporotic fractures. In an unpublished study conducted at California State University, Los Angeles, yoga practice increased bone density in the vertebrae. Yoga's ability to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol may help keep calcium in the bones.~Timothy McCall, M.D.

During the month of Thanksgiving all donations will be sent to the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation. Please spread the word to any neighbors who you think might be interested it trying yoga and supporting a great cause.

Strengthen your bones and lower your cortisol levels as you bring joy into your life with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Yoga cancelled tonight!

2010-11-22T13:42:00.000-08:00

Stay safe and warm at home and enjoy the snowflakes!

Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving,
Bonnie

Allow the discipline and joy of yoga to bring you mindfulness and gratitude!

2010-11-21T09:47:00.000-08:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday, November 22, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a portable space heater, if convenient.

Spinal disks - the shock absorbers between the vertebrae that can herniate and compress nerves - crave movement; that's the only way they get their nutrients. If you've got a well-balanced asana practice with plenty of backbends, forward bends, and twists, you'll help keep your disks supple.
~Timothy McCall, M.D.

The etiquette of yoga is humility and kindness. During the month of Thanksgiving all donations will be sent to the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation. Please spread the word to any neighbors who you think might be interested it trying yoga and supporting a great cause.

Blessings,
Bonnie

Slow down and savor life with yoga!

2010-11-13T20:10:00.000-08:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, November 15, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for final savasana and a portable space heater, if you have one.

Each time you practice yoga, you take your joints through their full range of motion. This can help prevent degenerative arthritis or mitigate disability by "squeezing and soaking" areas of cartilage that normally aren't used. Joint cartilage is like a sponge; it receives fresh nutrients only when its fluid is squeezed out and a new supply can be soaked up. Without proper sustenance, neglected areas of cartilage can eventually wear out, exposing the underlying bone like worn-out brake pads.~Timothy McCall, M.D.

So many poses, so little time!

During the month of Thanksgiving all donations will be sent to the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation. Please spread the word to any neighbors who you think might be interested it trying yoga and supporting a great cause.

Blessings,
Bonnie

Open your heart to growing stronger, more flexible and more balanced as you age with yoga!

2010-11-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be held this week on Monday, November 8, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a portable space heater, if convenient.

Betty Eiler at 70 in Hanumanasana (photo by Jim Jacobs)

Blessings,
Bonnie

Move into stillness with vinyasa flow yoga!

2010-10-30T19:43:00.000-07:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, November 1, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for final savasana and a space heater, if convenient.

Isaac Ekan in Vasisthasana

Strong muscles do more than look good. They also protect us from conditions like arthritis and back pain, and help prevent falls in elderly people. And when you build strength through yoga, you balance it with flexibility. If you just went to the gym and lifted weights, you might build strength at the expense of flexibility.~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Blessings,
Bonnie

Flex into freedom with yoga!

2010-10-24T16:30:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, October 25, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a space heater, if convenient.

Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga. During your first class, you probably won't be able to touch your toes, never mind do a backbend. But if you stick with it, you'll notice a gradual loosening, and eventually, seemingly impossible poses will become possible. You'll also probably notice that aches and pains start to disappear. That's no coincidence. Tight hips can strain the knee joint due to improper alignment of the thigh and shinbones. Tight hamstrings can lead to a flattening of the lumbar spine, which can cause back pain. And inflexibility in muscles and connective tissue, such as fascia and ligaments, can cause poor posture.~Timothy McCall, M.D.

Bring flexibility to your body, mind and spirit with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Rediscover, rejuvenate and relax with yoga!

2010-10-17T09:36:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered in Mirrormont this week on Monday evening, October 18, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a portable space heater, if you have one. Thanks!

Slow down and open your heart with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.~Ralph Waldo Emerson

2010-10-10T11:11:00.000-07:00

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this Monday evening, October 11, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for final resting pose and a portable space heater, if convenient.

In the fall/winter months, we pay attention to our hips, where vata dosha is located. We hold lots of standing poses, which produce heat. We focus upon how we balance on our strong feet and focus on the bones of the legs, as our nervous systems are grounded through the legs. We work the legs until they go from heavy and stagnant to warm and fluid. Openness is more important than flexibility in fall/winter. We focus on the breath and the bones. The season of fall/winter (vata) can bring much humility, as how we breathe throughout our practice is more important than mastering the technical difficulty of the poses. Uddiyana bandha, alignment and balance of the ankles and feet, strong and energetic movement of the arms, grounding squats, backbends, and forward bends will keep us in good stead throughout the colder months.

Warm up, get grounded and take care of yourself with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Bring new energy and joy to your life during autumn with yoga!

2010-10-02T17:49:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this Monday evening, October 4, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana.

Matsyasana (fish pose) creates openness in the chest and throat, soothes constricted muscles and eases tension in the middle back and frees your throat from restriction and stress. Find your authentic voice in fish pose!

Enjoy Issaquah's Salmon Days!

Blessings,
Bonnie

No Monday night yoga this week!

2010-09-26T20:44:00.000-07:00

There will be no yoga class on Monday night in Mirrormont this week, as I will be taking a workshop from Master teacher, Deborah Williamson in Seattle that evening (September 27). I look forward to bringing back some new inspiration and cool yoga tricks for you!

Yoga Journal calendar 2009

Blessings,
Bonnie

Monday Night Yoga!

2010-09-19T18:56:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, September 20, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for savasana (final deep-resting pose).

Let go of fear with yoga!

A reminder that I will be teaching a Fall Yoga and Ayurvedic Workshop at Terra Yoga this Saturday, September 25, from 2 - 3:30. See a description here and by scrolling down two posts.

Blessings,
Bonnie

Fall into autumn with yoga!

2010-09-03T20:55:00.000-07:00

Yoga in Mirrormont classes will resume on Monday evening, September 13, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please bring a yoga mat (I have extras if needed), a light blanket and a bottle of water for hydration.

Fall is on its way and our yoga practice becomes more warming. Rooting our feet into the earth, holding our poses (asanas) a bit longer, backbends, extensions, arm balances and heating breaths help us stay grounded and keep our immune systems strong throughout the colder months ahead. We get to hold savasana (final resting pose) longer, too!

Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga and the world's most ancient system of medicine, also recommends massaging the body daily with sesame oil, savoring warm breakfasts, stews and soups and getting plenty of sleep.

Enjoy your long Labor Day weekend! Shout-out to three amazing Patriot Football yogis: Kevin Ahrens, Alex Batali and Robbie Thomas! Go Patriots!!!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Fall Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop

2010-08-18T08:45:00.000-07:00

Fall Yoga & Ayurveda Workshop with Bonnie Dike

Date: Sat 9/25/2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Place: Terra Yoga (downtown Issaquah, just south of Darigold)
Fee: $25 pre-registration, $30 day of

Coinciding with the Autumnal Equinox, Terra Yoga will be offering an ayurvedic workshop with an emphasis on keeping you warm, grounded, nourished and joyful during the fall/winter season. The workshop will be taught by Bonnie Dike, Certified Yoga Instructor.

"The foundation of yoga should be ayurveda and the fruit of ayurveda should be yoga." ~Dr. Vasant Lad

Ayurveda, yoga's sister science and India's oldest system of medicine, is the science of living a healthy and balanced life by connecting with nature and the seasons.

As autumn arrives in all of its splendor, its unique challenges also present themselves. Autumn's cool and dry aspects are connected to the elements of air and space. The characteristics of Vata dosha become prevalent, bringing out our creative and alert side. However, when Vata is out of balance we may feel restless, flighty, anxious and full of worry. Chapped lips, dry skin, constipation and colds are physical ailments caused by a disconnect with nature.

Ayurveda offers an array of helpful lifestyle and health tips for autumn, including suggestions for warm and grounding foods, teas, daily rituals, clothing, music, aromatherapy and exercise. Learn how to live in perfect health as you enjoy autumn's offerings to the fullest.

After reviewing your individual dosha, we will practice a yoga sequence created to balance your dosha in preparation for fall. This seasonal practice creates a slower internal rhythm, allowing you the opportunity to turn inward while staying centered and grounded. When practiced regularly, a fall ayurvedic yoga practice will also keep your immune system healthy throughout the colder months.

Following our yoga practice, we will sample some delicious, local fall produce and sip a lovely, healthful autumn tea. Luxuriate into fall by embracing the ancient secrets of ayurveda!

End-of-summer hiatus...

2010-08-10T22:11:00.000-07:00

See you in September!

Blessings,
Bonnie

If we stay with our chosen path and develop the discipline to go thorough difficulty, our efforts will transform us.~Patricia Walden

2010-08-08T14:01:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, August 9, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Balance action and reflection with yoga!

Patricia Walden, age 62

I invite you to enjoy this inspiring video of Patricia Walden's flowing yoga practice. Read more about her here.

Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that's the essence of yoga, too...

2010-07-31T15:24:00.000-07:00

So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing. I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered. As preventative medicine, it's unequaled. ~Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Yoga in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, August 2, at 7:30 in the clubhouse.

Welcome August with open arms and let your movement express your life with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

If I'm losing balance in a pose, I stretch higher and God reaches down to steady me. It works every time, and not just in yoga.~ T. Guillemets

2010-07-24T10:48:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, July 26, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Get grounded, become balanced, find flexibility, secure stamina and strength and twist away tension and troubles with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

The practice of yoga induces a primary sense of measure and proportion...

2010-07-17T16:19:00.000-07:00

Reduced to our own body, our first instrument, we learn to play it, drawing from it maximum resonance and harmony.~Yehudi Menuhin, violinist

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, July 19, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Restore, re-energize and rejuvenate with yoga!

Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

Benefits of Half Moon Pose:
*Improves balance
*Stretches and strengthens the spine
*Strengthens the abdominals, thighs, ankles and buttocks
*Relieves stress
*Tones the muscles of the lower back
*Helps relieve sciatica
*Improves digestion
*Relieves anxiety and fatigue

Let your movement express your life as you find graceful expansion, lightness and balance in Ardha Chandrasana!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Heal your heart with yoga!

2010-07-11T12:06:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, July 12, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Please drink plenty of water before and after class.

As we move through yoga postures with appreciation and respect for our bodies, we learn to honor and listen sensitively to what our bodies need. We develop a keen awareness of comfort and discomfort which helps us access, move and release toxic emotions. The heart opens to vibrant living and thankfulness.

Blessings,
Bonnie

Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one's actions. ~B.K.S. Iyengar

2010-07-03T14:14:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, July 5, at 7:30 and on Friday morning, July 9, at 9.

Welcome the sweet sunshine and long summer evenings with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Monday evening yoga!

2010-06-26T21:10:00.001-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, June 28, at 7:30. Please bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. Email me with requests for summer yoga days and times.

Open your heart and expand your consciousness with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Real men do yoga!

2010-06-20T10:00:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, June 21, at 7:30 in the clubhouse. Embrace your existence with yoga!

Consider sharing these benefits of yoga for men with the father(s) in your life:

1. Yoga is a great workout that covers every muscle, joint and organ. It works every system: cardiovascular, skeletal, muscular and endocrine. In sports such as hockey, tennis or football, you only utilize 10-15 percent of the body.

2. Yoga decreases muscle soreness. Yoga is a great way to alleviate muscle tension from other sports. It releases soreness by decreasing lactic acid build-up in the muscles. This helps performance and prevents injuries.

3. Yoga helps boost stamina. Instead of feeling depleted after you work out, yoga actually increases your energy and revitalizes you. Stretching your muscles oxygenates your blood and deep breathing distributes oxygen throughout your body as energy.

4. Yoga relieves back pain and improves posture. After years of strenuous exercise, tendons can shorten and eventually pull you out of alignment, leading to chronic back pain. Yoga brings fluid back into stiff joints which helps correct alignment, relieving back pain, and even helps you appear taller by improving your posture!

5. Yoga reduces blood pressure. The deep extended breathing practiced in yoga helps reduce blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the many causes of heart attack and fatigue for many men.

6. Yoga helps you focus. Many famous athletes including NFL stars swear by yoga. It has helped them heighten their performance levels. By increasing mental clarity they became better athletes in their chosen sport.

7. Yoga detoxifies the body. Yoga helps flush the body of toxins. It stimulates digestion and enhances the immune system.

8. Yoga calms the mind. After practicing yoga you feel a deep sense of well-being. It greatly reduces stress levels enabling you to feel calmer and more grounded. With renewed energy and mental clarity all activities and areas of your life are sure to benefit!
(from Ivy Markaity)

Happy Father's Day!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Stretch into summer with yoga!

2010-06-13T23:05:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, June 14, at 7:30. Stretch into summer with yoga!

My Ayurvedic Workshop is this Saturday, June 19, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm at Terra Yoga in Issaquah. Enjoy learning about the foods, teas, healing rituals and yoga poses that will help you find balance and stay cool this summer!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Summertime yoga!

2010-06-06T08:41:00.000-07:00

Yoga will be offered this week in Mirrormont on Monday evening, June 7, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse. Bring your ideas for summer class times; I will be available to teach a morning or noon class after June 17.

I am also excited to be offering a workshop on Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, on June 19 at Terra Yoga in Issaquah.

The goal of Ayurveda is to live in balance with nature and her changing seasons. We will study how to reconnect with nature and her summer bounty and learn pleasant, healing rituals for different times of the day. We will learn how to: wake up refreshed and open to summer's offerings, eliminate cravings, stay cool and energized throughout the day, rest in the heat of the day, wind down slowly, and sleep well.The workshop will include a fun and simple test to determine your body type or dosha. Soothing daily rituals, healing herbs and teas, affirmations and an exercise/yoga/meditation plan to balance your dosha in summer will be studied. Aromatherapy and music therapy will be explored and recipes for Ayurvedic dishes that are balancing, elegant, deeply emotionally satisfying and that exploit the abundant offerings of our delicious Pacific Northwest local produce will be provided. As summer unfolds, with all of its warmth and excitement, our bodies and minds seek a cool oasis.

Bring a sense of quiet joy to your life with a yoga practice specifically designed for summer's gifts and challenges. Learn how to savor summer's harvest as you reawaken your body, mind, and spirit and find harmony with nature. Enhance your yoga practice by embracing the principles of Ayurveda!

Blessings,
Bonnie

No class on Memorial Day!

2010-05-24T21:01:00.000-07:00

There will be no yoga class in Mirrormont this week due to the Memorial Day holiday. May you savor your long weekend!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Let go of the past; don't worry about the future. Find deep pleasure in the present moment!

2010-05-22T19:41:00.001-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, May 24, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse. Twist out your stress with yoga!

Experience the profound musculoskeletal benefits of twists! Realign and create space in the spine. Reverse the compressing effects of sitting in chairs for long periods of time. Provide pain relief and relaxation for tight muscles. Nurture your internal organs by squeezing out the old blood and toxins and by, when releasing the twist, soaking them with fresh, oxygen-rich blood.

De-stress, de-age, and detoxify with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Restore and rejuvenate with yoga!

2010-05-16T08:18:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, May 17, at 7:30 in the Mirrormont Clubhouse.

Holding yoga poses activates the parasympathetic nervous system, enabling us to relax and rest deeply, even in times of chaos and stress.

Blessings,
Bonnie

Emerge, expand, and express yourself with a spring yoga practice!

2010-05-09T14:24:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, May 10, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse. Improve your focus, ease anxiety, and open your heart with yoga!

Spring is the time of new growth. Our bodies long to awaken and spring toward lightness after storing up energy during the winter. Our warrior spirit is tapped to give us new energy and passion toward cleaning our bodies and living spaces, embracing creative pursuits, and strenghtening our spiritual practices.

What better day than Mother's Day to practice the queen of all yoga postures, Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)?

Get grounded and focus on your heart's desires as you reach for the sky with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Monday Night Yoga!

2010-04-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

Our next yoga class will be offered on Monday evening, May 3, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse. Let yoga help you welcome May with open arms and a light heart!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Yoga in Mirrormont is on Wednesday this week!

2010-04-25T12:19:00.000-07:00

Please note the day change! Due to a certain gentleman in my household turning 15 on Monday, yoga class will be offered this week on Wednesday evening, April 28, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse.

Parighasana (Gate Pose) is a wonderful yoga pose for spring. It helps spring respiratory problems such as asthma, colds, and flu. In Parighasana, the intercostal muscles, which connect the ribs, are elongated, opening up the rib cage and improving breathing.

Stretch your body and your mind with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Find pleasure in every moment with yoga!

2010-04-18T09:12:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, April 19, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse.

The moving meditation that is yoga helps us to appreciate and find pleasure in every moment of life. Of course, one of life's greatest pleasures is showing grace and kindness to others, especially when it seems undeserved.

Blessings,
Bonnie

Leap gracefully into spring with yoga!

2010-04-10T22:19:00.000-07:00

Yoga class in Mirrormont will be offered this week on Monday evening, April 12, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse.

Relax, renew, and rejuvenate with a spring yoga practice!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Live your heart's desires with yoga!

2010-04-04T15:04:00.000-07:00

There will be no yoga class in Mirrormont this week (April 5-9) as I will be enjoying spring break with my family. I look forward to sharing yoga with you again the following week!

Namaste,
Bonnie

Invite stillness and calm to your body, mind, and spirit with yoga!

2010-03-28T12:47:00.000-07:00

"Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials." Lin Yutang

Class will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 29, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse. Please bring a blanket for final savasana.

Make relaxation and rejuvenation part of your daily spring ritual with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Enjoy the love of your life with yoga!

2010-03-21T15:36:00.001-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 22, at 7:30. Please bring a blanket for final savasana.

Today is the first full day of spring, Bach's birthday (Bach had 20 children!), and my 34th wedding anniversary!

Take time to enjoy those closest to your heart with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Spring forward with yoga!

2010-03-14T09:56:00.000-07:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 15, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse. The class is one hour long and is donation-based.

As spring unfolds, we seek renewal. Bring a sense of wonder and lightness to your life with a spring yoga practice. Twist out toxins and stress. Take another look at your world in inversions. Enjoy the meditative effects of yoga as you learn to breathe away your negative thoughts, making room for positive changes.

Renew, reawaken, and rejuvenate with yoga!

Get grounded and be light with yoga!

2010-03-07T14:10:00.000-08:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 8, at 7:30 in the Mirrormont Clubhouse.

Find grace, strength, and balance in Downward-facing Dog. Warm up your life with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. ~Mother Theresa

2010-02-28T11:36:00.000-08:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, March 1, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse. Stay well throughout late-winter and prepare for a healthy spring with yoga!

A consistent yoga practice decreases blood pressure through improved circulation. Practicing yoga regularly will also lower the pulse rate and improve the oxygenation of the blood, resulting in higher cardiovascular endurance. Because yoga massages internal organs, the body's ability to prevent disease increases. As we become acutely attuned to our bodies through yoga practice, we take deep rest when needed and utilize preventative measures early on to keep our bodies and minds healthy. Be well - practice yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie

Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one's actions. ~B.K.S. Iyengar

2010-02-21T17:24:00.001-08:00

Yoga class will be offered this week on Monday evening, February 22, at 7:30 in the Clubhouse.

Train like an Olympian with yoga!

Blessings,
Bonnie