The 'Mother Ganges' From Rishikesh drive to Sivananda Ashram in Uttarkashi
Sept 2010 SunLight Yogatips
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In this issue:
Asana (posture)-Cobra Posture (Bhujangasana)
Quotes from a Yoga Master
Yoga for Depression UCSF Study -participants needed
Stretch for the Cure- with Stacie, Sept 25th, Donation class for Cancer Research
SunLight Yoga Offerings:
Stacie's back from India! All classes resume after Labor Day
Kundalini Yoga group classes in Marin now forming
SunLight Yoga on Facebook and Yelp
Upcoming bay area events:
-Free Open House Sivananda Yoga Center, San Francisco, CA; Sept 5th
-Power to the Peaceful Concert in GG Park, SF; Sept 11, 2010
5,000 Yogis for Peace: Free morning yoga and concert with Michael Franti
-Yoga Rocks! Music & Yoga festival/Benefit, Fairfax, CA; Sept 18th-19th
-Stretch for the Cure: Donation Class for Cancer Research with Stacie; Sept 25th
-Weekly Intro to Meditation on Thursdays at Integral Yoga in SF
Lehdak, India (Himalayas in photo)
Step 2 - Roll UpInhale, slowly rolling up and back. First bring your forehead up so that your nose rests on the floor, then continue rolling up and back. Move slowly, so that you feel each vertebra arching back.
Step 3 - Hold the pose for 10 to 60 seconds. Slowly roll down, keeping your head back until last. As you do the cobra, make sure you are not overextending the lower back. No pain should be felt in the lower back. You may want to repeat it two more times.
The Advanced Cobra - Variations
Once you are proficient in the above steps, you can attempt some variations.
- In the cobra, turn your head to look over your right shoulder, trying to see your left heel. Hold for about 10 seconds, then return your head to the center and repeat while looking over the other shoulder
- From the starting position, lift your hands off the ground and roll your body up using only your back muscles
- Always return to a resting position on your abdomen after these poses
- With practice you may be able to attempt the "King cobra" variation in which your feet touch your head
Yoga Study Seeks People with Depression- Attend Free Yoga at UCSF
Researchers at UCSF are exploring whether yoga exercises may improve mood in adults and adolescents suffering from depression.
Study participants attend FREE yoga classes for 8 weeks at UCSF and learn classical yoga postures and breathing exercises.
Who may participate in this study?
• People with depression, age 14 and older, who are in good physical health
• People not currently in treatment with talk therapy or anti-depressant medicine
• If female, not pregnant during the study period
If you are interested in learning more about this study, please contact Phone: 415-525-0832
Quote from a Yoga Master
Write the words "Serve, love, give, purify, meditate, realise, be good, do good, be kind, be compassionate. Enquire who am I? Know the Self, and be free. Adapt, adjust, accommodate" on the tablet of your heart. You will hear the music of the Soul and be drowned in the ocen of Bliss and Peace. - Sri Swami Sivananda
* The Daily Quote can always be seen on the Sivananda "Om" page:
http://www.sivananda.org
Stacie was recently certified after a year long Kundalini teacher training in San Francisco. Classes now forming in Marin. For all levels, and those new to Kundalini yoga. Email for info. Starts September
Strech for the Cure! with Stacie, Donation yoga class for Cancer Reserach
Stretch for the Cure! Proceeds of this class for Stretch to the Cure week goes to support Research for the cure to all cancer types. Saturday 10am, September 25th, 2010
Email to RSVP and for location and time/more info: info@sunlightyoga.com
http://www.facebook.com search "Sunlight Yoga"
Yelp! http://www.yelp.com/biz/sunlight-yoga-san-francisco
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunlightyoga
Double Rainbow at last years Summer Solstice at Ram Das Puri Ashram, New Mexico
Upcoming Events:
Sept 5th: Sivananda Yoga Center Open House, San Francisco (free)
http://www.sfyoga.com
First Sunday of each month 10:30am-2:00pm
A special opportunity to become familiar with Yoga and the various programs conducted here. Introduction to the practice and theory of Yoga and Meditation. Sow the seeds for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Find out what yoga is and how it affects your body, mind and spirit.You may take all or part of the program. No need to reserve, just show up!
Program:
10:30 am - 12 pm, 90 minutes asana class - all levels
12 pm, Vegetarian lunch
1 pm, Talk on the 5 Principles for a balanced healthy lifestyle, followed by a short meditationFor those who would like to stay, we will show our Sivananda Yoga Video which was shot in the beautiful Bahamas
Sept 11th:
5,000 Yogis for Peace: POWER TO THE PEACEFUL MORNING YOGA PRACTICE!
9:00 – 11:00am
Join us for a playful community practice to welcome the day and kick off the festival right! We will gather on the Speedway Meadow lawn directly in front of the main stage. Bring your mat!
Power to the Peaceful Concert in Golden Gate Park, hosted by Michael Franti
http://www.powertothepeaceful.org
Sept 18th-19th:
A 2-Day Music and Yoga Festival celebrating Yoga~Earth~Community~Spirit benefiting Art of Yoga Project and Yoga Gives Back. Yoga and music all day and night, massage sanctuary, redwood chill zone, OM Gym swing party, tea lounge, kids yoga, community Kirtan. Performers include; Jai Uttal, JI feat. Sukhawat Ali Khan w/special guest Manose (of Deva Premal), Mukti feat Prajna Vieira and Ben Leinbach, Kenny Graham- Anusara Yoga, Sienna Smith- Live Music Yoga, Nubia Teixeira- Bhakti Dance Yoga, Katie Jay- Vinyasa Jam & more. TICKET INFO~ Yoga & Music Pass: Sat. $59, Sun. $49. Weekend $99. Music only $25. More info and to purchase visit www.YogaMountainStudio.com
Sept 25th:
10am Stretch for the Cure Donation Class for Cancer Reserach, with Stacie
(See above for details, email to RSVP and location)
Weekly meditation group and Intro to Yoga at Integral Yoga SF
Mon-Fri 12pm and Mon-Thurs 7:45pm Intro. to Meditation Thursdays 7:30pm No charge.
770 Dolores St. SF, CA http://www.integralyogasf.org weeblylink_new_window
Sept 5th: Sivananda Yoga Center Open House, San Francisco (free)
http://www.sfyoga.com
First Sunday of each month 10:30am-2:00pm
A special opportunity to become familiar with Yoga and the various programs conducted here. Introduction to the practice and theory of Yoga and Meditation. Sow the seeds for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Find out what yoga is and how it affects your body, mind and spirit.You may take all or part of the program. No need to reserve, just show up!
Program:
10:30 am - 12 pm, 90 minutes asana class - all levels
12 pm, Vegetarian lunch
1 pm, Talk on the 5 Principles for a balanced healthy lifestyle, followed by a short meditationFor those who would like to stay, we will show our Sivananda Yoga Video which was shot in the beautiful Bahamas
Sept 11th:
5,000 Yogis for Peace: POWER TO THE PEACEFUL MORNING YOGA PRACTICE!
9:00 – 11:00am
Join us for a playful community practice to welcome the day and kick off the festival right! We will gather on the Speedway Meadow lawn directly in front of the main stage. Bring your mat!
Power to the Peaceful Concert in Golden Gate Park, hosted by Michael Franti
http://www.powertothepeaceful.org
Sept 18th-19th:
A 2-Day Music and Yoga Festival celebrating Yoga~Earth~Community~Spirit benefiting Art of Yoga Project and Yoga Gives Back. Yoga and music all day and night, massage sanctuary, redwood chill zone, OM Gym swing party, tea lounge, kids yoga, community Kirtan. Performers include; Jai Uttal, JI feat. Sukhawat Ali Khan w/special guest Manose (of Deva Premal), Mukti feat Prajna Vieira and Ben Leinbach, Kenny Graham- Anusara Yoga, Sienna Smith- Live Music Yoga, Nubia Teixeira- Bhakti Dance Yoga, Katie Jay- Vinyasa Jam & more. TICKET INFO~ Yoga & Music Pass: Sat. $59, Sun. $49. Weekend $99. Music only $25. More info and to purchase visit www.YogaMountainStudio.com
Sept 25th:
10am Stretch for the Cure Donation Class for Cancer Reserach, with Stacie
(See above for details, email to RSVP and location)
Weekly meditation group and Intro to Yoga at Integral Yoga SF
Mon-Fri 12pm and Mon-Thurs 7:45pm Intro. to Meditation Thursdays 7:30pm No charge.
770 Dolores St. SF, CA http://www.integralyogasf.org weeblylink_new_window
For Presidio YMCA members