Spring forward into your practice with devotion
Spring Alive With The Season
As the days grow longer and the weather begins to warm, it is time to crawl out of hibernation mode and feel alive again! This season we will get our bodies moving, work on our strength and expand our mindsets, just a little bit more. Hop on your mat and let's spring into action!
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
→ What aspect of yourself do you most look forward to coming alive again this Spring?
→ What areas in your life and in your body would you like to feel stronger in?
→ What is a mindset or habit you would like to expand on in your life?
MANTRAS:
I am strong, capable and willing.
I am showing up for myself in ways I need.
CHALLENGE:
Complete the journal prompts and share them with me! I would love to help this community feel strong and expand your mindsets, this will help to let me know more of what you need on the mat. Feel free to share only the aspects of the prompts that you choose to. If you prefer to submit them anonymously, you can fill out our google form (and select anonymous) or there will be a dropbox in our studio to put them in. All submissions will remain absolutely confidential.
Link to Google Form → https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ429fCnJWwh_ulx_dH3wLhu9j6Wnjj8g9py6eOP-TZGZUQw/viewform?usp=sharing
I hope to see you on your mat soon.
Thank you for being a part of this studio.
-- Marissa Lynn + the Align Light Team
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The backend of the studio is in dire need of a Spring Cleaning! Here is what to expect:
→ MERGING CONTACTS: If you have more than one login (different email addresses, missing contact info, etc) we will be merging accounts to one active login.
→ EXPIRED PASSES: When your class pass hits zero, it doesn’t always automatically drop out of the system. Zeroed out passes will be deleted to clean up space and provide clarity for you and for the studio. You may receive emails about your passes being deleted but I promise no pass will be deleted unless it is completely used or expired.
→ STUDIO SURVEY: This month be on the lookout for a separate email containing a survey to help with studio improvement and overall engagement. Let us know what you would like to see more or less of in our offerings.
Our Current Weekly Schedule
Drop in for a single session, snag a class pass, or take full advantage of our unlimited monthly membership --> there are plenty of ways for you to make it to the mat! Let's get you there.
Early Spring Line Up
Don't miss out on these great workshops and events.
Monthly Members receive discounts on most special events at checkout (with use of coupon code).
HAPPENING NOW
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
INVESTMENT: $30 Non Members, $25 Monthly Members
Kundalini Yoga is a combination of movement, breath (pranayama), meditation, and chanting. Its goal is not only to make the body stronger and more energetic but also to increase your level of self-awareness and consciousness. Each workshop begins with a light Kriya (set of exercises) clearing out the "junk" in your system, and preparing the body for laying comfortably to receive healing from the Gong. After 31 blissful minutes of sound healing we will slowly come back to seated for a mantra meditation together. Tea is served before departing.
April's workshop will focus on prosperity:
"Happiness is your birthright. It cannot be taken away from you. If you feel just one thing in your life—that life is nothing but the gift of God—you are divine and the most courageous person. The moment you feel that life is a gift, you’ll become prosperous.” ~ Yogi Bhajan
INVESTMENT: $10 per child (includes one adult guardian at no cost)
Join Marissa and her daughters for a magical St Patrick’s themed yoga adventure. Explore with us on our mats through mindful breathing, imaginative poses, and even an Irish jig! We will enjoy a story and create art together to complete our morning of fun.
INVESTMENT: $10 per child (includes one adult guardian at no cost)
Hop onto your mat with us for an Easter themed yoga adventure —> we will bounce and play through our yoga practice, read a story, create art and enjoy a studio egg hunt!
WHY IS YOGA GREAT FOR KIDS?
Increases body and spatial awareness
Builds self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-respect
Strengthens the ability to focus and follow directions
Develops self-regulation skills
Encourages creativity, movement, and mindfulness
Supports physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional, and social development
INVESTMENT: Nonmembers $30, Monthly Members $25
Bread and yoga? Is there anything better?!
Join Angie of Align Light Yoga and Lauren from Oates and Doughs for a unique yoga and sourdough experience! A gentle yoga class will start off the evening with an extended savasana of 15 minutes at the end of the class. Eye pillows, blankets, and bolsters will be offered if desired. Class will be followed by a short talk from Lauren on the health benefits of sourdough bread and some Q and A time! Everyone leaves with a sourdough baked goods sampler box from Oates and Doughs! There will be a dairy free option as well, make your selection at checkout.
Dairy box includes:
one mini sourdough loaf, one frosted cinnamon twist, two chocolate chip cookies.
Dairy free box includes:
one mini sourdough loaf and two chocolate espresso scones.
Additional sourdough items will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the class!
Only requirement for the yoga class is the ability to get up and down from the floor with ease. Class duration will be 30 minutes of a gentle practice with a 15 minute Savasana for a total of a 45 minute practice.
Can’t wait to meet you on the mat and share some bread after!
INVESTMENT: $35 Non Members, $30 Monthly Members
Spend an entire practice connecting to one of the most complex pieces of our skeleton. By deepening your awareness of the pelvis, you will access new openings in familiar yoga poses and discover ways to move that unlock a little more of your own body's mystery. The instructor will take time to demystify the anatomy of the pelvic bowl, including the elusive pelvic floor, and will use movement, visualization and props to increase your understanding from wherever you start.
Julia McDonald, OTR/L, BFA, LMT, E-RYT 200
Julia McDonald is a yoga instructor and occupational therapist in Kankakee county. She specializes in movement that connects mind and body for improved sense of self across the life span.
Yoga Hangs with Angie
UPCOMING: Saturday April 12th
INVESTMENT: No Cost
Something new is brewing at the studio!
Want to spend more time with your fellow yoga students? Build your community?
Introducing Yoga Hangs!
Once a month we will be taking a field trip after the 10am Focused Flow class to support another local downtown establishment! Any student from the class is welcome to join to chat, get to know each other better, and spend time with like minded yogis! Our yoga community is important to us and we want you to feel the same.
There is no cost to attend (just paying for your own food/drinks). All you have to do is register for the Saturday class and give a heads up to Angie or Marissa if you would like to attend.
April’s location will be → Rubber Rose Books & Print
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