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Don’t miss the Equinox Ayurvedic Special. See below for details!

The class flow combines Ayurvedic science, vedic astrology and asanas to bring balance to the body. Ayurvedic science, which dates back 5000 years, is a system of healing that examines the body, mind and spirit in the context of the universe. Ayurvedic theory believes that each individual has a constitution composed of a balance of 3 doshas … vata, pitta and kapha … that are influenced by climate, seasons and age. This series is meant to bring balance and harmony as the seasons change.

Who can’t use a little balance and harmony?!?

Jeff Gallin, long time practioner of Vinyasa and Meditation, a blend of many styles joins Dew Yoga. He believes each of us can use the healing powers of yoga to improve the quality of our lives. He teaches in alignment with the idea that the individual does not have to adjust to yoga but that yoga has to adjust to the individual, meaning that we must find the postures that are appropriate for each person. He prefers a vinyasa class that includes meditation and breath work. He has previously taught various class sizes as well as one on one private practices.

Please welcome him and drop in on his class, Tuesdays at 9:30am.

Ike passed this on…

Mj Bindu of Sacred Circle of Yoga in Vineyard Haven, MA is offering a beautiful Studio/Home for rent, with a reduced price for two weeks in September. Looks ideal for couples or a small group retreat or get away. Check it out here where you will find more pics, details and contact info for MJ.

I wish I could rent it!

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

This month, we shine some light on Dew Teacher, my partner in Yoga and friend, Elysa! It happens to be her birthday this month (the 21st), so what better time to honor her and share in her answers to the usual questions about Yoga. Happy Birthday Elysa, may your light shine all year long in all you do!

Q: How long have you been practicing Yoga?

A: I have been practicing yoga for all my life but I wouldn’t have called it yoga. I became aware of yoga over 25 years ago in college but it has been in the last 15 that I have deepened my practice and become aware that it is not just a practice but a life practice.

Q: What fills your time off the mat?

A: My time off the mat is rich and joy filled. I spend time volunteering at the Wilson Memorial Food Pantry, being with loved ones, reading, listening to live music, getting outdoors in good weather, museums, eating, teaching and living my practice both on and off the mat. I like exploring and discovering all types of things, when I have free time. I like to keep active and just recently, discovered the beauty of balance. So now relaxing and down time are equally important. That, in itself, has been a rich experience.

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

A: In all it’s forms, yoga has permeated all things I do. It is who I am, what I do, how I live my life. It has transformed me and brought me out of the fires of life into the person I am today. Continue reading “Dew Yogi of the Month – Elysa DeMartini”

On Thursdays you won’t find Elysa on the schedule at Dew. It’s the day she works herself ragged out of loving kindness and for no pay.

You can read more about her labor of love in the recent Stamford Times article.

“When the Wilson Food Pantry opened its doors three and a half years ago, Gumbus was catering to an average of 200 families a week living in the Stamford area. But as the economy sunk, Gumbus saw the amount of families in need of emergency aid increase dramatically. There are now 500 individuals who take advantage of the pantry’s free assistance every week, she said.

“It’s getting progressively worse,” said Elysa DeMartini, a Stamford resident who has been volunteering with the pantry for more than a year.”

Connie Adamcio joins the schedule for a 7:00-8:15pm Wednesday class. Drop in or add this class to your weekly practice schedule for a wonderful mid-week evening practice. Connie will inspire and challenge you to flow with grace.

Please join us in welcoming her to Dew!

Ann Russell is leading a 3-part Workshop!
Sundays:
October 5, November 2 & December 7, 2008
4:00 – 5:30pm

Ann Russell, RYT-500hr, will lead this series exploring three advanced Yoga practices.

Bandhas – utilizing psychomuscular locks
Pranayama – breath control & retention
Kriyas – cleansing practices including neti

This is a great opportunity over a three month period to learn new skills to use in your weekly practice. A month’s pause is given between classes in order to integrate the experiences before taking them deeper in the next class.

Ann received her 500-hr certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. She has also studied extensively with extraordinary teachers coast to coast.

This workshop is for experienced students. Please call Elysa, Jen or Ann if you have any questions about participation. Cost: $105.00/person. Pre-registration for all 3 classes is required. Sorry, no make-ups will be offered for this very special series. Contact us to reserve your space. Minimum 6 students required. Please bring your own Neti pot to the third class, ask us if you have any question, they are available at Mrs. Greens or CVS for less than $20 and should last a lifetime.

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

Fellow Kripalu Yoga teacher, Ronnie Oster-Falkenburg will be a presenter at Kripalu this summer in the Anita McFarlane program, Kid’s Summer Fun, July 20 – 25th! Yay Ronnie!

Ronnie has been a volunteer assistant in Kid’s programs at Kripalu for quite some time. It seems to be the perfect fit for her. In her own words,

“We will do yoga, art, theatre games, swimming, dress up and have lots of fun-
maybe some guided fantasy with art combos (I like to do those – yoga
nidras for kids with art following).”

Ronnie also shared with me that she has been hired by the Friendship Circle to teach yoga to
children who have challenges and their average buddies for next year.

How exciting – way to go, Ronnie!

You can read more about Ronnie here.

Breathing into a Deeper Kripalu Experience with Ann Russell, RYT-500hr
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 9:30 – 11:30am

Guest teacher, Ann Russell, RYT-500hr, will lead this workshop designed to take your Yoga practice deeper by exploring Asana with a focus on Pranayama (breath control). This will be a great opportunity to learn more about breath work in your practice as well as to immerse yourself in the gifts of the Kripalu experience.

Ann Russell, received her 500-hr certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. She has also studied extensively with extraordinary teachers coast to coast. Her full bio is here.

Pre-registration is required. Minimum 6 students required. Cost: $35.00/person. Contact Dew Yoga to reserve your space.

Dew Yoga at Bobby Valentines, 72 Camp Avenue, Stamford, CT 06907
www.dewyoga.net ~ info@dewyoga.net