Rainy Day May
"What ease am I oblivious to now?" - Sebene Selassi
I love this quote from Sebene Salassi (author of You Belong and a delightful Substack Newsletter called Ancestors to Elements). She reminds me to notice what I take for granted and to shift into appreciation for big and little things that may not always be. I have so much to be grateful for these days even in the midst of challenge.
I am especially grateful for this community and the opportunity to practice with you. I enjoy finding new spaces for my mat in the beautiful Munson Hall to change my perspective. I appreciate all the teachers who lead us, and am sincerely surprised and grateful when you show up to practice with me on Sunday mornings. Thank you for your willingness to travel through the chakras with me over seven weeks. I’ve toyed with this idea for years, and it’s a joy to put it into action now. There are five more weeks to go — which will take us to the first week of Yoga Outside.
Yes, we will be outside at Andrew’s Greenhouse (just down the street from the library at 1184 South East Street in Amherst) in less than five weeks! It’s amazing to me that this will be our 9th Season! Huge gratitude to Jacqui and Andy Cowles for making their beautiful space available to us seven days a week 8:00 - 9:00 AM.
Read on for more news from our community!
With love and gratitude,
Linda
Meditation Opportunities
All are welcome to join Kim Deshaies for meditation practice immediately following her Wednesday morning yoga class in the downstairs room at the Munson Library. Kim will also lead the Meditation Practice Group this month on May 20th at 5:30 PM.
P.S. If you haven’t tried Kim’s class lately, I highly recommend her playful, gentle style of yoga. I learn something new every week! Thank you, Kim!
Meditation Practice Group
Mondays 5:30-6:30 PM Munson Library 1046 South East Street Amherst
Join our instructors for an on-going inquiry into the practice of meditation and mindfulness. This is a drop-in, interactive class led by various teachers on Mondays at 5:30 PM at Munson Library. Practice breathing, guided meditation, visualization, and gentle movements to deepen your meditation practice. Maria will lead the group this Monday, I’ll be back next week, and Kim will lead on the 20th. Just a few more weeks to get to this class! Evening classes will be discontinued when we move outdoors June 8th.
As always, our classes are offered freely to all. No registration required. Donations are gratefully accepted, but not expected. We want the benefits of community practice available to all.
SPECIAL CLASS OFFERING: KRIPALU VINYASA FLOW
Do you like to move with music? Come try Vinyasa Flow.
Tuesdays May 21 and 28 at 5:30 with Diana
Diana Peters-Ross will offer a Kripalu Vinyasa Flow class with music. Kripalu Vinyasa flow includes a dynamic slow flow connecting breath with movement.
Participants will move through a progression of postures, slowing building heat... then relaxing into a spacious shavasana. This class cultivates inner awareness, strength and flexibility.
Background music will play throughout the class to enhance rhythm and movement. Hope to see you there!
Move with Tiffany
I love Tiffany’s Thursday morning class. She eases us in to dynamic flows that stretch and strengthen in her “gentle/not-gentle” sequences. In addition to Thursdays at the Munson, you can find Tiffany all around the valley!
Email groundedinwellness365@gmail.com for more information.
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM at UMASS
Saturdays 11 AM - Noon at the White Barn in Amherst
More offerings from Tiffany
More Yoga with Sebastian
Queer & Trans Yoga Series
Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.
May 2 - June 6
in-studio at Sanctuary in Northampton
Radical Rest: Queer & Trans Restorative Yoga
Saturday, May 25: 12-2 p.m.
in-studio at Sanctuary in Northampton
Relieve deep-set tension with yoga instructor Sebastian Merrill (he/him) and licensed massage therapist el nyberg (they/them). Sebastian will guide the class through a meditative sequence of gentle, floor-based, prop-supported restorative postures with long holds (5-12 minutes per shape). While we breathe and settle into rest, Sebastian and el will offer optional hands-on support and bodywork.
This workshop is designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community to provide a supportive space to slow down, receive healing touch, and practice self-care in service of our own well-being and the well-being of our relationships and communities. This workshop is appropriate for many levels of experience and ability, including beginners and those who struggle to access stillness and relaxation. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.
Please note: Masks are required for this workshop.
Sliding-scale workshop pricing: $30-50.
Scholarships available!
More Yoga with Ilana:
Mondays: Kripalu Online Studio, 6:30 am Meditation, 7 am Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays: Serenity Yoga, South Hadley, MA, 9:30 am Classic Yoga
Saturdays: Munson Library, South Amherst, MA 8 am donation-based yoga
Upcoming Workshops at Serenity Yoga (South Hadley)
Reiki 101 Workshop: Explore the Healing Power Within
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
June 11 - Arm Balancing
June 21 - Solstice Celebration (108 Sun Salutations)
More Yoga with Erin:
Prenatal / Postnatal Yoga Thursdays 4/25 - 6/6 (no class 5/23) 4:30-5:45pm at Serenity Yoga & Wellness in South Hadley: in-person OR online
Spring Detox Workshop: Yoga & Clean Mindful Eating Saturday 6/1 10:30am-12:30pm at Serenity Yoga & Wellness in South Hadley: in-person only, spaces are limited
All Levels Yoga Tuesdays 8-9am at Munson Library (Yoga Outside) in South Amherst: donation-based, all are welcome
Yoga Flow Saturdays 9-10am at Central Rock Gym in Hadley: free for members or $15 to drop-in
NEW! Sunrise Yoga Wednesdays 6:30-7:20am at Central Rock Gym in Hadley: free for members or $15 to drop-in
Monthly Yoga
Partner Yoga Friday 5/10 6:30-7:40pm at Central Rock Gym in Hadley: must pre-register, everyone is welcome, either solo or pre-partnered
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My ITS visited me this morning and very very loud and tempestuous. Thank you for reminding me to practice self-empathy and welcoming it all.