Dear Friends,
A cool breeze is blowing through my window as I write, giving a foretaste of glorious fall weather to come.
Although already fully immersed in the throes of work after last week’s study trip to Oregon with John Friend, I am brimming from the teachings and comraderie. Such a trip reminds me of how crucial it is to study and connect to help bring the benefits of yoga off the mat and into my daily life.
This week is free class week at Willow Street Yoga. It is a great way to try out new classes or teachers or to bring friend who is been shy about starting or returning to yoga. I’ll be teaching both my 8:30am Level II and my noon Gentle and Therapeutics classes this Saturday, September 12th. Bring a friend and come check it out.
Looking for an extra class or one great to bring a drop in friend? Come join us for the Tuesday night class at William Penn House. All levels of practitioners welcome. Special prices for public interest workers, students, and seniors.
Wednesday night advanced/intermediate group practice proceeds are still 100% for charity. This month’s cause is “Yoga Salutes Non-violence” a yoga sun-salute practice that raises money for local domestic violence shelters. For more information, check out my friend Cheryl’s website at: http://www.heartofgraceyoga.com/YSNV.php
Upcoming Workshops: Next Saturday, September 19th is the next Serenity Saturday at Capitol Hill Yoga. Get ready for the shift into Fall with a sweet afternoon of deep relaxation and nurture. Can’t make it this month? Put October 17th and November 21st into your calendar for a great way to ease through Fall. To register, please go to: www.capitolhillyoga.com
Looking Ahead: Already trying to make your Thanksgiving plans? If you will be in town, plan to share your gratitude at the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Day fundraiser for Oxfam, which I will be leading at the Willow Street Yoga Center’s Takoma Park studio.
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Peace and light,
Elizabeth
Are you sure you can’t get by wearing salwar kameez? That would be a lot like things you already wear, and more modest and secure than a sari.
I found wearing a sari to be incredibly comfortable. They don’t have to be particularly revealing, depending on how they are draped. Also, I’m not sure what the men are wearing is “comfortable” for them — they have to be shirtless in the temples, which not all men would prefer, and in a doti, which is essentially a skirt. Yes, the sari wrapping is somewhat cumbersome, but I found the sari far more comfortable than the salwar kameez, and in fact, preferred wearing them during my trip last year.
You’ll have a wonderful trip. Don’t let the outfit take away from your experience!