Inner Light Outer Peace Yoga Blog

Sunday, July 13, 2008, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Absolute Beginner Workshop

For beginners or those returning to practice after a time away this two hour class will prepare you to drop in on any Open or Basic class. Learn the fundamentals of Pranayama (Breathing), the foundation Asana (Postures) and enjoy a guided meditation.

Workshop led by Jen. Questions will be welcome at the workshop, if you have any in advance, contact Jen.

$35.00/person, please pre-register, minimum 6/maximum 12 participants.

I am not a big fan of partner Yoga and while I do not desire to learn Acro Yoga or Flying Yoga I can appreciate the synergy and beauty of these Yogi’s from Charleston.

Did it wake your inner child who pretended to be Superman or aspired to join the circus? Here is why you shouldn’t try this at home without a qualified AcroYoga Instructor to guide you on your flight. Don’t be fooled by the grace with which they fall, I am sure they have had instruction on falling before actually flying!

Learn more about the Charleston Yogis here.

And about AcroYoga here.

Phyllis, is a beloved friend and student in the Dew Yoga community.

Our expansion and growth was nurtured and supported in a beautiful and quiet way by Phyllis last November. She has been practicing with Elysa for several years and since I have only had the joy of knowing her on the mat, I was unfamiliar with her Professional and Charitable work. It was no surprise to me to learn all the beautiful things she does, they are all reflections of her radiant spirit that I observe in Yoga class.

I asked her a few questions.

Q: How long have you been practicing Yoga?

A: I have been practicing Yoga for about 15 years.

Q: What fills your time off the mat?

A: I work for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as a Patient Services Manager and spend a few hours a week volunteering with Hospice here in Stamford.
I am blessed with a wonderful family and enjoy spending as much time as possible with them. I love to be active and have participated in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training events, completing 3 marathons and 2 cycle century rides in the past few years.

Q: How has your yoga practice affected your life off the mat?

A: Yoga hopefully infuses my professional and personal life with compassion for others as well as for myself.

Q: What would you like to share with others about Yoga?

A: I remember my first teacher commenting that “you are only as old as your spine is flexible”. In those days, yoga for me was a physical practice, and I tried hard to “get it right”. Through the years, and with the gift of some exceptional teachers here in Fairfield County, yoga has become so much more. It truly has become a practice of union of mind, body, and spirit on and off the mat. I no longer challenge myself to get it right, rather,it is more about living well and doing good.I am grateful to be a part of this warm, welcoming and inspirational yoga community.

If you have questions for Phyllis or would like to connect with her regarding The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or her volunteer work at Hospice please let us know and we will put you in touch with her.

Namaste and thank you Phyllis for sharing your light with us!