INWARD HOUR: Quiet Time & Space for Personal Practice

Yes, indeed.  Then come on over to the serene and still AHA Yoga Studio for an hour just for you .  Come  do what your system needs--stretch, move, lie down and breathe, sit and meditate, or all of the above--so you can take a break and replenish,  so you can reconnect to your your own strength and purpose, then head back out to your day and head into your weekend one-pointed and ready.

 

INWARD HOUR:  Quiet Time & Space for Personal Practice is simply an open studio hour.  WHY, and what does this mean?

Play with your alignment, prop your legs against a wall, bundle yourself under blankets, work on that balance pose at the wall, use those chairs to get curious and try out new poses, stand and shakes, or sit and concentrate, or focus on mantra.  It is a quiet hour of exploration, with no pressures or guidelines, should's or have-to's.  

Many of you have shared with me how difficult it can be to carve out time and,especially, SPACE for your personal practice, and what an incredible gift it is to find a quiet environment to dedicate to your own well-being.  I cannot emphasize enough how daily practice is what helps us glean the truest, more lasting gems from yoga.  To this end, I am happy to open the new studio space to you for a precious hour to TURN INWARD; our lives are often frantic and, remember, that is when we need our important practice even more.    You must continually rejuvenate by taking that extra moment to check-in within,and ask yourself--AND LISTEN & DO!--what YOU truly need.  This is how you empower yourself, and also simply shine a little brighter.

There is no charge for this service; its intention is to help you experience what yoga is truly about--inner power, silence, and transformation. You can come in and meditate, lie down and rest, or work on asana (physical poses) or just wiggle, shake, and move, all in the new studio space on the tranquil Lake DeSoto, an ideal site to practice:   305 East Duval, Lake City, FL 32055.  

You must BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT and sign an AHA Waiver & Release and Terms and Conditions of Attendance  to participate.  THIS IS NOT INSTRUCTION TIME or a time for guidance from a teacher; you do what you know you need (If you are seeking private instruction, questions, & guidance time, you may explore Yoga Mentoring instead.).  This is not a social hour; all conversations should be taken outside, and inside communication should be kept at a whisper so you can make the most of your own inward turn to tap your inner reserves of focus, strength, & contentment.

Be sure to clean up after yourself, including properly and neatly returning all props (especially those blankets; attention matters!) to their places.  

You may use any of the usual supportive props in the prop room, and create a spot to work, relax, and move your mind inward--that is where your riches await.  There is no need to reserve your place; just show up.  Doors open at noon and close at 1 pm; please sign in at the front desk, just as you would a course or workshop.  But remember, THIS IS A GIFT FROM YOUR TEACHER; IT IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT & MUCH-NEEDED GIFT TO YOURSELF!  Make the time you need for self-care as well as your own development.  It is YOUR practice.