ALIGN 2012
A yoga series to inspire a year of breath, balance, and bliss
Kick off the new year on your yoga mat by joining us for ALIGN 2012. Each Tuesday morning session will be focused on exploring specific Asanas (yoga poses) and infused with inspiration for a tranquility-filled year! To bring an added touch of creativity into the equation, we'll practice among the cool and funky artwork of The Forum gallery at The Defoor Centre in West Midtown.
Week 1 (Jan 3): Sweet Sun Salutations
Warm up, stretch, and strengthen your whole body with this fun and centering
series of yoga poses performed, along with the breath, in a continuous flow.
Week 2 (Jan 10): Wondrous Warriors
Revitalize your whole body with this dynamic practice of strong standing poses,
sequenced to leave you feeling grounded and empowered.
Week 3 (Jan 17): Healthy Hip Openers
Release tightness and tension by practicing this series of hip-opening yoga poses
designed to help you let go of stress and negativity while invigorating your creativity.
Week 4 (Jan 24): Terrific Twists
Be kind to your spine and detoxify the body with this practice of active and
passive twists that will encourage mobility in the back and get your heart pumping.
Week 5 (Jan 31): Bodacious Balances
Harmonize your body and mind with this series of standing and
inverted poses that will get you focused, balanced, and relaxed.
Class Fee:
Individual Sessions: $15 each
Register Now!
Date:
Every Tuesday in January - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
January 3: Sweet Sun Salutations
January 10: Wondrous Warriors
January 17: Healthy Hip Openers
January 24: Terrific Twists
January 31: Bodacious Balances
The Location: The Defoor Centre
The Defoor Centre is a unique art gallery and event venue located in West Midtown. We will practice in The Forum gallery (shown above). The soaring 30' ceilings and original works of art adorning the walls of this hexagon-shaped space are sure to make for a creative and inspiring yoga experience.
If you're looking to grab a post-practice bite to eat (either dine-in or carry-out), The Defoor Cafe (shown above) is located just outside The Forum and features a variety of tasty lunch options prepared by Chef Marcus Smith. The Cafe offers a menu of fresh salads and specialty sandwiches, daily specials, soup and homemade desserts. (Extra tip: They have Free Wi-Fi.)
The Defoor Centre is located on the corner of Defoor Avenue and Taylor Street, just off Howell Mill Road (about 5 minutes from I-75). The address is 1710 Defoor Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30318. There is ample parking in the Defoor Centre lot.
The Artist: Sharron Ragan
Local Atlanta artist, Sharron Ragan, will be on display in the Forum gallery throughout our ALIGN 2012 series. Her organic lines and shapes go hand in hand with her vibrant personality. As an abstract expressionist Ragan says, “My art is inspired from the ethers of the universe. I can’t always explain how my work begins. I just allow my inner drive to create paintings and my intuitive energy to birth works of art that touch the emotions of others.” To show the evolution of her work, both recent and retrospective works will be shown together.
The Scoop: Q&A
What are the class fees?
You can drop in for one or two of the sessions, the fee for individual classes is $15 each.
How can I pay for this series?
You can register online via our meetup event page. You can pay with a credit card, paypal account, or echeck there. If you plan to attend individual sessions only, you can bring $15 cash with you when you come to class, or pay by credit card, paypal account, or echeck by registering, in advance, through our meetup event pages for the specific class or classes you want to attend.
When should I arrive?
Class begins at 10:30 A.M. In order to avoid disrupting class (and causing yourself undue stress), plan to arrive on time (5-10 minutes prior to the class start time) to sign-in and prepare for a great practice.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable attire that will stretch with you and allow for a full range of body movements (yoga pants or shorts and a fitted t-shirt or yoga top). Avoid wearing clothing that is too baggy. Typically yoga is practiced with bare feet.
What should I bring?
To practice yoga, all you really need is you. To make your practice more comfortable,
we suggest you bring a yoga mat, a towel and/or a blanket, water, and any other props (such as a strap or block) that you find helpful.
Have other questions? Visit our Q&A Page for more information.
The Teacher: Kristen Leigh, CYT-240
As a student of yoga for several years, in 2009, Kristen Leigh studied Classical Hatha Yoga and became a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT-240). In 2010, with a vision for outdoor and other unique practice experiences, she launched Sweet Escape Yoga which organizes fun and creative yoga classes and events in Metro Atlanta. Kristen is currently studying Anusara Yoga through the 108-hour Immersion program.
Kristen's Yoga Philosophy
"Yoga is all about balance, mindfulness, and tranquility. I love that Yoga, with its attention to the breath and its quiet, precise movements, can draw focus away from a busy, chaotic day and more toward the calming moment as one moves the body through poses that require balance and concentration. I like teaching others to move in a way that brings awareness of abilities and limitations and encourages peace within them. I believe Yoga is best when incorporated into your entire day - not only on the mat, but as you go through life - a few cleansing breaths after a stressful meeting, and modified tree pose while waiting in line, or a few minutes of meditation before bed. My classes focus on traditional poses with a little flow and variety to keep it fun."
Learn More: www.SweetEscapeYoga.com
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