“In this age of technology, mass media, ever-expanding entertainment and sophisticated marketing that keep us on the move and perpetually busy, the journey of self-discovery is often lost or relegated to the category of mysticism.  Yet without a firm understanding of ourselves-who we are, how we relate to the world and why we do the things we do-we cannot possibly live life to its fullest. Yoga originated with the purpose of crating self-awareness in the practitioner.”

John McAfee

Classes Update

New Class:

Sunday Yoga w/Bob Patrick

Many people have requested a Sunday yoga class, and Bob has agreed to teach one. Bob teaches an Iyengar-style class; we are fortunate to have him at the Studio.  The class will be 10 –11:15 am.  If you are interested please let me know. We need at least 4 people to commit to it so that it will be worth his time and gas to come from Georgetown.

Cancelled Class:

Sunrise Yoga is cancelled for this Wednesday, May 21, 7 –7:40 am

Memorial Day - The Studio will be closed, no classes.

Please Come and Try These Classes:

Yoga    Mondays & Thursdays 10 -11:15 am

Strength & Balance    Tuesdays 10 –11:15 am

Low Impact Cardio    Fridays 11 -noon

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Two Drumming Classes

The African Drumming Class continues to be very successful. The students requested we continue a third session of classes. So here’s your chance to join in.

Jeff has agreed to offer 2 classes.

Class: Drumming
Dates: May 28 –July 2
Day: Thursdays
Time: 8 - 9:00 pm
Instructors: Jeff and Jordan Ellis
Cost: $50 in advance for 6 weeks, or $12 for walk ins. 
Class description: The class will be more technique, rhythm, and tone patterns. The focus will not only be on African rhythms, it will also include some Middle East and Latin rhythms. Whenever possible there will be a jam at the last 10 minutes of the class.

Class: "Discovering your Rhythm"
Dates: same as above
Days: same
Time: 7:30 –8pm
Instructors: Jeff and Jordon Ellis
Cost: $80 (if combined with the other class) or $8 for walk- ins.
Class Description: This class is for people that want some one-on-one help with learning basic rhythm structure. Using a metronome to understand meter and locating the downbeat of a rhythm pattern. We need at-least 3 sign ups to make this class happen.

 Pre-registration is very helpful, you can call Jeff at 502-875-2897 or 545-3135 to sign up.

Upcoming Workshops (Pass the word! If you would like a flyer for any of the workshops please let me know)

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Joe is coming back!

He was here in April, and everyone that took this workshop loved it.

“Delsarte System of Expression”

a master class with Joe Williams of Juilliard

June 6, Friday, 7 -9 pm

Cost $25/adult

$10/student

"No lover of joy, wonder, movement or unity should miss out on this wonderful event!"-William Brashear – Cincinnati Yoga School

A rare chance for actors, dancers and students of holistic movement to explore first-hand the body language study that gave birth to the modern theater, Modern dance, the Alexander Technique, and the Dalcroze method of music study. See why the method is being revived today for use in all the performing arts, yoga and animation. The Three Pillars approach joyfully shows how every gesture, dance step, or yoga position has universal meaning in it.  Work with the meaning, and you give life to everything the body does!

Delsarte is the rediscovered body/mind/spirit study of human movement and expression, born 150 years ahead of its time and lost after being reduced by Victorian culture to a melodramatic mockery of its power.

Considered the world's leading authority in Delsarte, Joe Williams is internationally recognized for rediscovering the validity of Delsarte for the modern theater. He is on the movement faculty for the Dalcroze Institute at Juilliard, where students of theater, music and dance from around the world learn his Three Pillars approach to Delsarte. His students have been seen in performances ranging from international ballet tours to Middle Eastern dance and burlesque.  His master classes are always received with excited acclaim by artists, and very often with surprise, that Delsarte's work is relevant and powerful.

Joe’s website:  www.DelsarteProject.com

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Reiki Workshop

Workshop I Saturday, June 7, 11:30 –3:30 pm

Workshop Includes: Introduction, Demo, Practice, and Attunements

  Cost $40

Reiki Workshops with Smita Parte Reiki Grand master
Smita is a Teacher and Healer of Reiki for 11 years.  She is from India and now lives in Frankfort with her husband and 3 year old son.

Please call Smita if you have any questions 228-0667, evening 201-993-6366

Workshop III will be May 31, 11:30 –3:30 pm

What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and always creates a beneficial effect.

Pre-registration required by April 18. Call 227-3276 or 229-3778

or email julia@frankfortyoga.com

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Empowering Personal Relationships Workshop

– Creating Unity in Diversity

Date:     Friday, June 20

Time:     7 – 9:30 pm

Place:     Frankfort Yoga Studio

Presenter: Arini Beaumaris

Feeling respected in the communication process is the basis of building trust and mutual respect for each other. How often in relationships have you experienced feeling disrespected, yet the communicator may not have intended to convey the message you received? This workshop will help you to interact effectively with your loved ones and with people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. According to research there are six main ways in which we process information and communicate with others. In each of the six dynamics respectful engagement is varied.

Learn how to uncover and identify your own communication dynamic and to recognize the other’s dynamics within the first five minutes of engaging with them. This is a powerful tool in understanding yourself and the people around you and how to build peaceful and harmonious relationships.

About the Presenter

Arini Beaumaris, M. Ed (Human Resource Studies), the Managing Director of High Capacity, is an international consultant. She is highly experienced in human relations, family relationships, organisational development, education and training and leadership development. She has held positions such as Principal of Maxwell International Baha’i School and Principal of an international Preschool in Prague, Czech Republic. She is the mother of two and grandmother of four and lives in the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

“Ms Beaumaris is a true professional that will walk into a group of complete strangers and walk out a life-long friend, mentor and role model…Her effortless style of speaking before a group puts everyone at ease immediately. Her sense of humour and goodwill makes her course as much a pleasure as it is an invaluable learning experience.”

Dr Ellen Moscovitz, Vice President, Laboratory Corporation of America

This is a unique venue and seats are limited. To register, contact Julia at the Studio.

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Bartering for Classes If you have difficulty in paying for classes, there are some jobs that are available for bartering. Just ask Jill or me.

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The Center (all the businesses on the third floor)

The Unitarian Church has their worship service on the first and third Sundays of the month, 4 –5:30 pm!

Rooms for Rent-We still have 2 rooms available.

Please let me know if you or someone you know who might be interested, we would love to have you.

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Specialty Classes

Do YOU have a something you want to teach or share?

The Yoga Studio is not only here for stretching our bodies but also about stretching ourselves creatively. It is a place where you can explore and share your gifts. SO if there is something you are excited about that you would like to share in a group setting, let us talk about a possible class.

Call me at 229-3778.

This is your Studio, our community!

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Climate Action Festival

Let Sellus Bessinger at sellus@usa.net know if you are interested in helping out with this. The date for the Festival is Saturday, September 6.

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  Have you taken a walk through the forest, silently?