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Beach Yoga Continues. Note – New Location!
Tuesday 6:30 – 7:45pm
June 2
West Beach, Stamford
Parking nearby without a permit is available. Directions below.

Update 10am Tuesday: The forecast is calling for a chance of showers. Do not let that foil your plans for Yoga on the beach. Barring lightning, we will have our practice on the sand. It is also supposed to be quite warm (high 70’s) so a few sprinkles will add some texture and refreshment! See you there!

Only one more fun Yoga class on the sand as the sun sets with Yogi musicians to accompany the sounds of the sea. Breathe, flow, move and groove with us. Dress in layers, bring a blanket AND beach towel, an open mind & a smile! A willingness to feel the sand on your toes is useful too!

Payment & registration NOT required. Karma donations of kindness, dollars, hugs or even some good vibes will be appreciated.


Directions & Parking Scoop

Option 1: I just learned that there is no longer non-permit parking in the outer lots. If you have a park permit please use the entrance to West Beach on Shippan Avenue(it is not marked on the map but trust me it is there!). Here is a Google Map with directions from Summer Street. You can drag the beginning marker to the location of your starting point.

Option 2 Parking without a permit: Continue past West Beach on Shippan Avenue and turn left onto Iriquois Rd. Follow Iriquois all the way to the end & you will be facing a grassy hill, the beach is on the other side of the hill. Park on the street near or around Brennans Restaurant on Iriquois, Wapawama, Ponus Ave. or Rippowam. The beach is very close and can be accessed by the paved foot path that wraps around and over the grassy hill. Google Map

For questions or further details:
Jen Irwin, RYT (203)524-2919 or jen@dewyoga.net
*In case of rain, cancellation will be posted here by 5:30pm.

Be sure to read the post “Gratitude” which is my thanks to all of you and here’s what people said about the last classes:

Yogini N said it poetically, “It was like a mini vacation. I always feel a bit like that at the beach, but this was incredibly special and memorable. Thanks to Randy, too. So nice to have gentle rhythmic sounds bobbing on the breeze.”

Yogi J said, “Wonderful yoga practice – thank you!”

Yogi M said, “I loved the beach yoga!”

This weekend I will be attending an intensive with Kofi Busia, student of BKS Iyengar for more than 30 years. Kofi is also a professor at Oxford University and I guess the slightly geeky side of me is intrigued by the professor for his master knowledge of Sanskrit studies as well as the alignment aspect of Iyengar style Yoga.

Coming from my Kripalu training, I am a bit nervous to be immersed in a style know for it’s rigidity but am more excited to be a student for the weekend and learn new things.

Yogaworks is hosting the workshop that will use trees as a metaphor our own beings.

Trees! That is right up my tree! Can’t wait to come back and share with you! I will try to post an update or two over the weekend and let you know how it goes.

Be well, keep your heart lights shining bright in honor of Melanie and her loved ones.

Update Passing this along, please do so as well.

“The gathering tomorrow at The Patriotic American Club in Norwalk, CT tomorrow from Noon to 4pm may very well be the last and only ’service’ in the local area for Melanie. I am hearing that the funeral service may consist of a hike up Mohonk Mountain in New Paltz, NY to spread her ashes some time in the future TBD.

Please check this blog for updates.”

Please keep the light of your heart shining out to those who are suffering the tragic loss of teacher, family member, friend, neighbor, Melanie Weeks-Sammarco.

Visit the Facebook memorial site to leave comments or to share memories and photos.
Read the article in the Norwalk Hour

Thanks, Yogi J for sending the link to this interesting NY Times article about LA Yoga Instructor, Vinnie Marino who brings his straight forward, no nonsense NYC attitude to the West coast Yoga scene.

“Part of my appeal is that I’m not preachy in any way,� Mr. Marino said. “I’m a regular New York guy who is teaching yoga. If I had a good singing voice, I would lead oms all the time, but I sound like someone from Brooklyn yelling out the window.�

Read it here.

Think you can’t afford Yoga? Think again.

Do not let the recession take a bite out of your wellness.

In the spirit of Community and in the spirit of Yoga, we are pleased to offer a weekly class based on Karma. We firmly believe Yoga should be accessible and affordable to all. We all can make a difference, we all can take care of the whole.

Beginning the week of June 1st, the Saturday 9:30am Open class with Elysa will operate on Karma. No class fees or class card punches apply. In lieu of fees we ask that you bring a Karma donation to class with you.

Karma donations may be clothes, food items, books, plants, money, services, pet supplies, a testimonial we can use on our website or a gesture of good will.

Material donations will be distributed to local charities; Wilson Memorial Food Pantry, Good Will, Stamford Animal Shelter to name a few, monetary donations will benefit Dew Yoga to off set over head expenses so that we may continue to serve the community in Yoga by making it available to all, especially in these challenging economic times. Books and periodicals of a wellness, fitness or spiritual nature will be accepted into the Dew Yoga lending library. If you can contribute a service, it will be either utilized by the studio or passed on to an individual or organization that can utilize such service. No donation is to small, if you have nothing to contribute please offer us blessings, a testimonial or words of inspiration.

The class is open to people of all levels and abilities.

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Dear Ones From Beach Yoga,

I had an amazing time in Yoga, in union, in community, at sun set with you.

Thank you so much for your generous contributions of love, energy, enthusiasm and monetary donations. Also, much gratitude for the really lovely emails I received.

I want you all to know, the practice of Yoga is what YOU make of it. In my role as ‘teacher’, it is my job to keep you safe and while I may suggest or invite an opening of body, heart or mind, remember it is always your own desire, determination and surrender that unlock those mysterious doors and windows to your self, your truth, your beauty. I am truly gifted to share in your journeys and discoveries through Yoga, thank you!

Several offers of outdoor space have arisen for us to continue our sessions al fresco. I am just finalizing a few details and will update the blog soon with locations and dates. Sessions will continue to be on Tuesdays at 6:30pm when we have space and the weather is kind.

Stay tuned. Stay in tune.

Love & Light,
Jen

The weather forecast is aligned for us to have a glorious evening, sunny, 65 degrees and ZERO percent chance of precipitation! Please, still dress in layers, bring socks and something to cover yourself with during relaxation. See you there!

Beach Yoga!
With Jen
Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:45pm
May 5, 12 & 19, 2009
Cummings Beach, Stamford
(before parking permits are required)

And the weather forecast looks great for us!

Here is a link to Google Maps. When you enter the park, keep the boats on your right and at the Marble Seal stay right. You will see us there.

Three fun Yoga classes on the sand as the sun sets with Yogi musicians to accompany the sounds of the sea. Breathe, flow, move and groove with us. Dress in layers, bring a blanket AND beach towel, an open mind & a smile! A willingness to feel the sand on your toes is useful too!

We will be on the sand, to the right when you enter by the the marble seal sculpture.

Payment & registration NOT required. Karma donations of dollars or even just some good vibes will be appreciated.

For questions, info or to sign up:
Jen Irwin, RYT (203)524-2919 or jen@dewyoga.net
*In case of rain, cancellation will be posted here by 5:30pm.
Here is a link to Google Maps.

Meet Nick & Sue
I first met Nick back when Dew was in it’s infancy. He was committed to his Sunday morning practice on the same mats his son was practicing karate in the afternoons. Nick was quiet, focused and yet open and kind to the small group of regulars. Then we met Sue who was also quiet but notable for the determination as well as patience in her practice. While we have never seen them in a practice together, it is apparent that they lovingly give each other the space and time to practice solo while the other is home caring for their children.

Over the last year or so, their practices have blossomed and we have come to know they are not really so quiet but very kind, compassionate and funny – Sue is always good for a mid-class one liner to elicit a giggle from Yoga buddy Kate if not to lighten up the energy in the whole room. Most of all though, they are committed. Committed, no Sue, not to the peanut gallery, but to each other, their family, friends, their practices and also to the Dew community.

We are so blessed to share Yoga with Sue and Nick.

So here, are the usual questions and the Ciocci’s inspiring answers.

Q: How long have you been practicing Yoga?

A: Nick and I have only been practicing yoga for about a year and a half. For many of you reading this, you will need to think back 10,20,30, maybe even 40 years ago when you first planted your seed in a yoga community. Over the years you have watched your yoga seed blossom into various expressions. Nick and I have spent the last year learning many of the postures, rooting ourselves in the community, and we look forward to what will grow in the future.

Q: What fills your time off the mat? Continue reading “Dew Yogis of the Month – Sue & Nick Ciocci”

Dew Yoga Presents:
Sign up ends, Friday, May 15th – contact us today!

A Reflexology Afternoon
With Irina Breslav, MS
Sunday, May 17th 12–2:00pm

Delight the senses, nurture the body & soothe the soul.

Dew Yoga welcomes back Irina, to explore the ancient healing technology of Reflexology.

In this two hour workshop explore & learn:

• Mapping the feet
• Address common conditions; back or neck pain, indigestion, sinus congestion, via self help Reflexology techniques
• How Reflexology differs from a foot massage
• Stories the feet can tell
• Self help techniques with hands on practice
• The mystery behind this ancient healing technology

Irina Breslav, MS, is an ARCB Board Certified Reflexologist and holds a Masters Degree in Science. An instructor in healing technologies at Norwalk Community College, she has studied world wide with master teachers of Reflexology, Usui Reiki, ear candling, aromatherapy, sound healing, EFT, Past Life Regression and Energy Healing.

Irina maintains a private practice in Stamford, to learn more about her, visit her website: www.ibhealing.com

$40/student, Pre-registration & Pre-payment is required. Registration ends May 15. Minimum of 10 students will be required, bring a friend!

Dew Yoga at Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy, 72 Camp Avenue, Stamford, CT 06907
www.dewyoga.net ~ info@dewyoga.net ~ (203) 524-2919 or (203) 246-6163

Dew Yoga has an exciting new event! Contact me or Elysa to sign up or for more info! Happy Sails!