July 8 Evening Yoga in the Park - Hidden Canyon Park, Carlsbad

I hope everyone had a happy and safe 4th of July!  Feeling a bit bloated from too much food and drink? Need to cleanse and reinvigorate? Join me on Tuesday, July 8 for yoga in a refreshing outdoor setting! This will be the last scheduled session for a little while, as I will be on vacation the following week and may have family visiting after I return. So don't miss it!

We will meet at 6PM at Hidden Canyon Park in Carlsbad, 2685 Vancouver Street. The entrance to the people park (not dog park) is off of Carlsbad Village Drive, on Vancouver. If you park on Cbad Village, you can walk down the trail from the dog park, but it's a bit of a hike. There is a convenient parking lot on Vancouver.

Bring a blanket or towel (preferable over a traditional yoga mat) and a layer to put on as the evening cools. We will end by 7:15.

A $5 suggested donation* is welcome.

Please RSVP by leaving a COMMENT so I know to expect you - thanks!

“The sun shines down, and its image reflects in a thousand different pots filled with water. The reflections are many, but they are each reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.” ~ Ammachi

*(All proceeds go towards paying for my continued yoga training and insurance coverage.)

July 1 Evening Yoga in the Park - Encinitas

Yoga in the Parks Summer Session continues to travel south, to Encinitas, on Tuesday, July 1 at 6PM at Viewpoint Park  at Cornish Drive & D Street (opposite the Encinitas County Library).  Take the stairs or pathway to the upper level of the park (where there truly is a view!). There is limited street parking plus parking in the library's lot. There are no public restrooms in the park but the library's restrooms are convenient.

Bring a blanket or towel (preferable over a traditional yoga mat) and a layer to put on as the evening cools. We will end by 7:15.

A $5 suggested donation* is welcome.

Please RSVP by leaving a COMMENT so I know to expect you - thanks!

“Healthy plants and trees yield abundant flowers and fruits. Similarly, from a healthy person, smiles and happiness shine forth like the rays of the sun.” 

~ B.K. S Iyengar

*(All proceeds go towards paying for my continued yoga training and insurance coverage.)

Happy Friday, everyone! Here in Yoga-land, Fridays can be a conundrum. On the one hand, the work week (for those not on summer break) is ending, and the sound of a cold adult beverage and some treat-worthy snacks (fried, sauced, or otherwise NOT sanctioned for the healthily-planned week-day meals) is tempting. On the other hand, unwinding with an outdoor activity, moving those limbs that have been sedentary all week, and breathing in not only the air but sunshine, sky, and freedom, sounds pretty inviting, too. So, which is it? Happy hour? Or a meditative walk on the beach?

If you are lucky, maybe it's both!

If time and weather permit, and the people in your life are open-minded, Fridays can offer the best of both worlds.  Consider this:  Happy hour at a beach-view venue, followed by a sunset walk on the beach. Or, a beach activity (volleyball, a jog, whatever) followed by a bite at a casual eatery where being attired in shorts and sweat doesn't matter. Even possibly a home-packed happy hour picnic, served at a favorite outdoor space (park, beach, hilltop with a view) and accompanied by Frisbee tossing, kite flying, or light yoga. Why not? Get creative, and see what makes you "Happy"!

Life is just too good during the summer to not enjoy it fully.  Me? After a bit of gardening (the tomatoes are going crazy!) and some backyard yoga, I'm planning to walk into the local town with my family and dine on some sushi and sake.

Looking forward to some good savasanah at the end of the night, too.

Enjoy your weekend, all! And remember to breathe.

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***LOCATION CHANGE for tonight***
We will meet at Hidden Canyon Park again, NOT Cadencia Park, at 6PM today.

Yoga in the Park moves slightly south next week, to Cadencia Park off of La Costa Avenue. We will begin at 6PM.  Bring a blanket or towel (preferable over a traditional yoga mat) and a layer to put on as the evening cools. We will end by 7:15.

A $5 suggested donation* is welcome.

Please RSVP by leaving a COMMENT so I know to expect you - thanks!  (Comments have now been "opened" so you don;t have to be a Google account holder.)

“All I’m saying is that to liberate the potential of your mind, body and soul, you must first expand your imagination. You see, things are always created twice: first in the workshop of the mind and then, and only then, in reality. I call this process ‘blueprinting’ because anything you create in your outer world began as a simple blueprint in your inner world.” 
~ Robin Sharma, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

*(All proceeds go towards paying for my continued yoga training and insurance coverage.)

June 17 Evening Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Parks Summer Session will commence on Tuesday, June 17 at 6PM at Hidden Canyon Park in Carlsbad, 2685 Vancouver Street. The entrance to the people park (not dog park) is off of Carlsbad Village Drive, on Vancouver. If you park on Cbad Village, you can walk down the trail from the dog park, but it's a bit of a hike. There is a convenient parking lot on Vancouver.

Bring a blanket or towel (preferable over a traditional yoga mat) and a layer to put on as the evening cools. We will end by 7:15.

A $5 suggested donation* is welcome.

Please RSVP by leaving a COMMENT so I know to expect you - thanks!

“Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as bird wings.” ~ Rumi

*(All proceeds go towards paying for my continued yoga training and insurance coverage.)

Stay in touch

Wow, is it already June, and only four days of school left? It is count-down time to when we all head out onto our own summer adventures with family and other friends! I want to make sure I have a way to stay in contact with all of you, so PLEASE input your email address to the right, where it says "Subscribe to follow by email." You then have to give Feedburner your okay to complete the process and start receiving feeds when I post.
I am planning our first evening in the park session, probably June 16, 17 or 18, at Cadencia Park in La Costa or Hidden Canyon in Carlsbad. I'll keep you posted.

New Yoga Blog for the Summer Season - Welcome!

Namaste, fellow yogis! I am creating this blog as a way to keep in touch with all my yoga students and fellow practitioners outside of school and Facebook.  This summer, I will continue my Yoga in the Park(s) sessions, carrying on the tradition started last summer. I am continually learning and expanding my own yoga repertoire and expertise, and a fresh venue will bring some fresh ideas, poses, and perspectives as we enter the summer season. All are welcome, including first-timers and experienced yogis - bring friends and family!
I will be posting specific dates, times, and locations here. Generally, we will practice in the evening when the weather is temperate but before the sun goes down. The parks will be in the Encinitas -La Costa - Carlsbad areas.  A large beach towel or blanket works best when we are practicing on grass (a traditional yoga mat can feel awkward on the uneven surface). Always bring a warm layer for savasana, as the coastal weather can turn chilly quickly as the sun goes down.
This summer, I will bring the "Karma Kan" and suggest a $5 donation. As always, no payment is required, but if you have a good experience, consider dropping some money in the "Kan" when you can.
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