Based in the idea that energy, security, and prosperity are the products of social solidarity and interdependence (instead of individualism and competition), the workshop asks participants to embody the idea that my health, and my liberation, is bound up in yours. Using a combination of deep breathing, yoga, visualization, writing, and discussion, participants are invited to explore and transform their relationship to money and to the natural value that lives in each person.This program is free to attend but space is limited and registration is required by May 10. … [Read more...] about Secret Chakra, a yoga class teaching feminist economics with Cassie Thornton
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‘Sailor’s Mouth Yoga’ is just what you’d expect
At first glance, with her infectious smile and head-thrown-back laugh, Amie Burke may remind you of your favorite grade school teacher. But upon first listen, you discover very quickly that Burke, aka A-Bomb, is no school teacher. She’s a yoga instructor — but her class is like no other. For starters, it’s held at a Detroit bar. “Welcome to (expletive) Mondays at PJ’s Lager House with ‘Sailor’s Mouth Yoga,’ ” she says. “My name is A-Bomb and I hope you have a great time. We are going to swear, we are going to stretch, and we are going to have a (expletive) fantastic time.” So begins an hourlong yoga class where cold beers, belly laughter and creative, cheek-blushing obscenities are the mantra for the night. With yoga mats spread out on the wooden bar floor and light beers lined up next to water bottles, a dozen or so yogis giggle their way through a series of poses with new and extremely inappropriate names. Leading the … [Read more...] about ‘Sailor’s Mouth Yoga’ is just what you’d expect
Cruise liner horror as gallons of water floods corridors as passengers forced to sleep on yoga mats
DOZENS of cruise ship passengers saw their dream holidays ruined when gallons of water flooded its corridors in scenes likened to the Titanic. Horrific footage shows water gushing from ceilings and walls on the Carnival Dream ship which was five days into a trip around the Western Caribbean. Crew members can be seen filling large tubs with water in a bid to clear the floods as 50 rooms were destroyed. Passengers were forced to sleep on yoga mats as a number of rooms were left underwater. Maria DeAnn took to Facebook pleading for people to "pray for us all" during the horror. She wrote: "Um... FB folks... this is a rare moment of internet connection... we are flooding on a cruise. "We heard the violins and the silverware all came crashing down. What in the world... say a prayer for (us) all." With floods failing to ease, DeAnn posted a second message saying her brother in law's machine to help him sleep had caught fire. She added: "We have been relocated to the floor in the spa to … [Read more...] about Cruise liner horror as gallons of water floods corridors as passengers forced to sleep on yoga mats
Yoga on the Banks returns for fifth season
Now that the weather has turned warm and sunny, step out of the studio and join an outdoor fitness class.Yoga on the Banks will begin its fifth season Saturday, May 5.Yogis are invited to donation-based classes by the Schuylkill River four days a week. Check out the schedule below.• Saturdays: 11 a.m.• Sundays: 11 a.m.• Tuesdays: 6 p.m.• Thursdays: 6 p.m.Remember to bring a mat, water and however much you wish to donate. Meet at 25th and Locust streets. Beginning Saturday, May 5Schuylkill River Banks … [Read more...] about Yoga on the Banks returns for fifth season
Discover senior yoga classes, MS seminar in Las Vegas
Teacher and active senior women yoga class on chairs. Getty Images Seated yoga session for those 50-plus on Wednesday The Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, will host a free seated therapeutic yoga seminar for residents ages 50 and older at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The event is part of a national tour sponsored by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and will feature experts from RxRelax. Attendees will receive DVDs from the foundation to continue yoga at home. Registration open for Life Time summer camps Registration is open for the Life Time Kids Academy Summer Camp. Weekly camps will run from May 28 through Aug. 10 and are open to children ages 5 to 12. Interactive field trips and supervised group activities will be included in camps with themes such as Spy Academy and Under the Sea Week. Camps will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and cost from $215 to $240 per week for athletic club members. Register at lifetime.life/summercamp. 4-part multiple sclerosis … [Read more...] about Discover senior yoga classes, MS seminar in Las Vegas