"Sometimes the world is so beautiful I have to shoot rainbows out of my eyes!" 

These words, from an entertaining birthday card we received this month, have coloured many moments at the Tree as of late. They have served as a reminder that there are rainbows in everyday moments, not just after it rains. We know this because we (as Calgarians) have done a lot of waiting for the seasons to reveal themselves - is it Winter or Spring? We've decided it's time to stop waiting, to move forward, and to launch into the freshness of our own season and, better yet, our own time.

This month we joyfully kick-off our first 30-Day Challenge of 2012, which is the first of three events designed to help you launch your very own season! These events unite both students and teachers in community with the purpose of expanding your practice, your lives and the lives of those around you. These offerings are in their own chrysalis', ever shifting and evolving, so check out the details below, and stay tuned for future offerings.

Whether or not you're participating in the 30-Day Challenge, take a moment to identify your yoga "challenge" for the month. Whether it's 30 days of practice or 30 days of walking around the block, how can you create more beauty and life in your days? Come to your mat and find out. 

Our Challenges are going through an evolution!

In the spirit of change and the evolving needs of the community, our 30-Day challenge takes on a new flavour. It is our desire to help students develop a sustainable practice that meets their needs, while focusing on balance of the body, mind and heart.

We hope you'll join us for up to 90 days of growth in your practice:

Starts today!
30-Day Challenge #1 - March 1 - 30, 2012
*You can sign-up until March 3, 2012, to still be eligible for prize draw!*
Focuses on the body, alignment and foundation, and your yoga practice. Students are encouraged to practice 4 to 7 days a week for 30 days.
Click here for more info.
Click here to register.

30-Day Challenge #2 - April 1 - 30, 2012
Focuses on the mind, your essential nature and how you are what you think. Roll challenge #1 and #2 together for a 60-Day Challenge.
Click here for more info.
Click here to register.

21-Day Awakening - May 1 - 21, 2012
Focuses on the heart and the deep desire to connect to who we truly are, why we are here on this planet and what our purpose in this lifetime is. Roll both 30-Day Challenges and the 21-Day Awakening into a 90-Day Challenge.
More info about our 21-Day Awakening to come.

For more information about all three events combined to become a 30, 60 or 90 day event, click here.


Bhakti Shakti
with Sasha Bahador and Amy Thiessen
Friday March 9, 2012
7:45-9:45 pm

Sunday March 11th - Join us for Yoga Nidra with Anita Athavale. Known as yogic sleep, nidra is a meditative experience that requires for your efforts to simply be the act of remaining present. Are you up for something new?

Sunday March 25th - Join us for the increasing in popular "Hot Potato practice". What's a hot potato practice you ask? One class, a handful of our inspiring teachers, a mix of styles and methods, 90 minutes of fun twists (no pun intended) and connection with your community. 

No need to purchase a separate pass - all regular passes apply.

Wondering what all the fun is about? Join Eric and Jen and play in your practice from a whole new perspective... upside down, flying in the air while discovering your balance in a whole new way.

Take an opportunity to drop-in to this class and find out how to explore your practice from a completely different perspective.

Click here for more info.
Click here to register for the Playshop. 
Click here for more info about the Acro Yoga registered series, running March 25-May 5, 2012.

More evolution!

For the insightful articles you have come to enjoy over the years, check out our new blog which we'll be updating regularly!

Stay tuned as this section of our newsletter changes.

Om Cooking 17

With Spring fast approaching, our resident chef, Jacinthe Koddo, gives you some tips (and a delicious breakfast recipe) to get yourself moving as the Sun is just starting to show its face.

Click here to get your cook-on!