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July News

6/29/2023

July News
Summer living offers the opportunity to align our internal environment to the natural rhythms and cycles of nature. Find harmony within by shifting your personal yoga practice to balance the qualities evoked by the season. Summer is the time when we put those plans into action, feeling motivated and full of energy. Gain awareness, practice listening and stretch the body in a way that supports an active lifestyle.
The studio is open on July 4th for the morning class, a fun community time for everyone!
We will continue our Therapeutic Yin Yoga class on Wednesdays at 11am, as it has introduced the benefits of Yin to many new beginners.

During our weekly schedule I will add in special themes in our Hatha Classes:
On the Road- Yoga for Travel, Yoga for Cyclists, Yoga for Walkers/ Hikers and
Yoga for Gardeners! Momoyoga will insert those special themes on the class schedule.

I appreciate all your great comments and reviews, please put those into writing so I can add how yoga and our classes have made a difference for you. I plan to provide a new section into Bodhi Tree’s website. Email your story to the studio’s email address. Much gratitude.

Expand and embrace all that life has to offer……

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June NEWS

5/28/2023

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This month we begin our summer activities and continue to roll out our mats to meet or rediscover the power of our yoga practice. This will be different for each of us, but what matters is that you're here and you're open to what's possible for you! As long as we all get started, test ideas and learn from what works (and what doesn’t) we are putting into action the very teachings of yoga.
At Bodhi Tree I teach all classes for your well-being. Wellness is a daily habit. There is always something you can be doing even when away on vacation.
Congratulations to Susan G. Winner of May’s drawing, the Bodhi Tree water bottle.
What is different this month at Bodhi Tree?
The beautiful park-like setting at Sunland allows us to take our classes outdoors as yogis choose to so. We work as a community.
New class added: Therapeutic Yin Yoga on Wednesdays at 11am
This practice provides an environment where we can spend time nourishing the deeper layers of the body and energy meridians, while incorporating a mindful practice to support calming of the mind and our nervous system. We will be addressing accessible ways to self-care, addressing inflammation and chronic tension in the fascia. There is additional instruction on the theming of the class and background of the pose or the target area. This class will be suited to my therapeutic students as well. Props provided.
The Tuesday 9am class has a new title “Ageless Balance & Strength”
A fusion movement class designed to increase functional sturdiness, strength and balance, while adapting the poses for your body. A sequence of moves are repeated and added onto during the class that challenge strength and balance, and activate sturdiness and self-reliance in your body. Props will be supplied: weights, bands, blocks, and poles.

Gift Cards are available for Father’ Day this week.

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May News

4/28/2023

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Yoga has a great way of adapting to what it is most needed in our lives at a certain time.
Every stage of life brings about challenges and a yoga practice can help us with those testing times. Generalizations don't always apply, but in my experience, yoga for the younger generation is often more about the physicality of the practice, a place to create energy and challenge the body. Midlife can bring some serious life demands on finding the balance in our family - raising children, taking care of aging parents, and our demanding work schedules. A yoga practice here often brings a respite to our busy lifestyle. As the aging process continues, our yoga keeps us steady on our feet, helps us gracefully process the changes that can come with age and offers a place of non-judgement and steadiness in mind and body.
So whether the balance we seek is physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual, at any age, we find that our practice in yoga can offer solutions, or coping skills. If you are currently practicing you can attest to this and more.
In this month of May let us celebrate and share the progress we’ve made in building a more sustainable yoga practice. Bodhi Tree offers you to share your practice with a friend for free, and as May’s weather permits let us also share in the sunshine as we bring some classes outdoors!

I hope you enjoy this newsletter from Bodhi Tree.
I always love hearing from our community. Reach out anytime with your requests, questions or comments.
And I did receive many comments from yogis who walked more during this month’s challenge, noting a difference in body weight and stamina

Shelley Stratton, RN, E-RYT, YACEP, Yin and Hatha Certified, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Meditation Revealed Teacher Certified, Mind/Body Healing New Hope Medical Center

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April News

3/28/2023

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Find your balance this spring at Bodhi Tree Studio with great classes and private options to support your growth during this season’s transition. Making that connection with your brain and body to give you support. Gift yourself with a holistic practice to help you feel more balanced from the inside out. Find your class and hop onto your mat!
Walking more is your plan? Great, as we will be incorporating your strides this month with more information for you as well as setting goals to walk everyday.

April Workshop
Saturday the 15th
10am—12:00
$30.00
Yoga for Healthy Structural Aging
Focus will be on: Finding the keys for improving your posture and balance.
Working with the seven movements of the spine, and mastering these in your daily life is the key to lasting posture improvement.
Finding how to inhabit your deep core center, the process to help you balance and find a whole new relationship with your body.
I hope you enjoy this newsletter from Bodhi Tree.
I always love hearing from our community. Reach out anytime with your requests, questions or comments.

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March News

2/24/2023

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Radiating Spring: Setting your intentions

Embrace healing that reduces stress, heightens your focus, and inspires a new glow inside and out with your yoga practice. It requires a deep listening, a willingness to feel and a conscious practice of uniting over again. A consistent practice asks you to show up and be present with what is...
Check the schedule of classes at the studio (Momoyoga) and make your commitment.

Needing some help to chart your path and your vision for your well-being this spring?
Set an appointment for your own personal session, private lessons are an excellent way to deepen and personalize your practice.

March will welcome newcomers with two weeks of unlimited yoga for $39.00.

I will be speaking at the WOW (Working On Wellness) forum on March 8, 2-3pm
On KSQM FM Radio at 91.5FM. Topic “How Well Are You Aging?”

Thank you for being connected to our community!
Shelley

I will be taking a short break from February 27th thru March 3rd to visit family in Tucson!

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february news

1/28/2023

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Join me in this Heart Centered month of February for some very special yoga classes, where we step out of our mind and connect with our hearts.
This is the perfect way of inviting awareness to our heart space through the practice of yoga, we choose love as the guiding principle in life and open ourselves to a greater sense of fulfillment.
Our practice allows us to be happier, more at ease, and feel connected to something larger than ourselves. Our stress levels and worries decrease, as we feel a sense of purpose and enrichment from a task at hand. Attend to your practice, set your intentions do so this month.

Event for February
Restorative Yoga for the Heart
Wednesday the 15th 4:30-6:00pm
$25.00
Take this time to actively choose to gift yourself, to this restorative practice. Put on some comfy clothes, your wool socks, a cozy blanket and a pillow or two, and join me in the warm and serene environment of the studio.
Other props provided, and your own sample of the doTERRA oils used in this class.
Reserve your place and register on Momoyoga.

See you in the studio
In loving-kindness,
Shelley

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