Greetings

Happy February from
all of us at Yoga Vida

"February" is derived from the latin term "februum" meaning "purification."  The Romans celebrated the month with rituals intended to cleanse and wash away old unuseful ways and make way for the new. Celebrate February by practicing yoga with us regularly during the coming month, starting or continuing your own personal tradition of purification! Follow our schedule updates and special events at www.yogavida.net.


Yoga Vida

Thai Yoga Massage Workshop with Andrew
Saturday February 13th
2:00-4:30 pm
Yoga Vida 707
Cost: $40 per couple
To sign up on-line, see the special events section of our website. Better yet, drop by 707 and pay before 2/13.

Andrew will lead you and your partner through a series of fun stretches and creative massage techniques that will leave you both feeling invigorated and refreshed.  Your partner need not have ever done yoga before, and she or he doesn't need to be a "significant other." Bring a neighbor, your boss or your mother-in-law! This is not a traditional Yoga Vida class:  no sweating; no held postures; no strength work.  This is a terrific Valentine's Day gift to your partner and yourself!

Yoga Vida Photo Project
Saturday February 20th
Sunday February 21st
Have you seen the wall of Yoga Vida student and teacher photos at the Westlake studio? Have a professional photograph of yourself taken in your favorite asana. We are so grateful that photographer Andrea Turner shares her yoga practice and her beautiful professional photography skills with us.  Get your photo on the wall to join ours.  You may also order and purchase prints of your photos from Andrea. See the sign in sheets for the next photo shoot sessions to be held on Saturday February 20th at 707 and on Sunday February 21st at Westlake.

Core Cultivation with Sanieh
Saturday February 27th
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $30 pre-sale or $35 day-of-event
To reserve your spot on-line, see the special events section of our website. Better yet, drop by 707 and pay before 2/27.

Two hours of body rockin' core cultivation! Sanieh will offer creative and innovative yogic methods, as well as familiar and scientifically tested methods, with the sole purpose of "lighting it up," strengthening, warming and developing the center of our muscular universe.
.Featured Teacher
Andrew Gray

"Growing up a competitive gymnast, my initial thrill in yoga was attempting the most challenging postures.  As a teacher, though, I eventually realized that it was not the students with their feet behind their heads that needed yoga instruction the most, but the students who could barely touch their toes. I want all students to feel included and encouraged, especially those that struggle with the more basic postures.  After earning my initial teaching certification from a studio focused on the Baptiste Power Vinyasa tradition, I have studied many other styles. I try to use bits and pieces of other traditions to keep my classes creative and fun.  Asking me why I do yoga is like asking why I eat food.  Yoga is an essential part of my life.  It is something I do everyday and can't imagine living without.  I don't believe there is such a thing as someone who 'doesn't like yoga,' just someone who hasn't found the right teacher."