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| Spring Forward! |
Living in rhythm with the seasons lends itself to the important aspect of observing the natural world, as well as reminding us to reflect on how our inner rhythms are affected by the season.
The following excerpts from the Kripalu Healthy Living Spring e-News 2009, resonate with our thoughts here at Awake and Aware about the spring season.
How can you draw on nature's rhythms, on the arrival of spring, for inspiration, possibility, and renewal? Spring is a powerful time to begin a project, to renew a commitment, to honor a pledge. What do you want for yourself in this new season? What is one goal that you have? In this season of growth, plant a seed of possibility by taking just one simple action toward that goal.
If you want to eat with more awareness, make one delicious and healthy dinner. Do
you long to practice yoga with more consistency? Sign up for a class. If you're looking to exercise with more vigor, start by going for a hearty 20-minute walk. For today, take one step; for today, plant that seed. (by Aruni Nan Futuronsky, Senior Life Coach, an excerpt from Kripalu Healthy Living e-News Spring 2009)
Feel more vital and alive this spring by adding cleansing twists to your practice. Twists can sweep away stagnant winter energy and energize your body by stimulating the circulatory system, cleansing internal organs like the liver, and balancing the nervous system. Standing twists - think triangle, revolved triangle, side angle - will help develop strength and flexibility. Seated twists will release tension from the hips, pelvis, and spine. And reclined twists will produce a relaxing, calming effect. Every time you twist the torso, the abdominal organs are compressed, resulting in a "wringing out" of toxins. When you release the twist, those organs receive a fresh supply of oxygen-rich blood, providing nourishment and healing to the tissues. (by Janna Delgado, Yoga Teacher and Personal Trainer, an excerpt from Kripalu Healthy Living e-News Spring 2009)
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| Clearance on Winter Merchandise! |
Awake and Aware Logowear Hooded Sweatshirts -$18
Zip Sweatshirts -$25, Long Sleeve Women's T's -$16 |
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Thank you to all who have supported Awake and Aware by purchasing our "home-grown" logowear. It is a good statement to make about yourself and allow others to ponder. We really appreciate it! New spring and summer logowear coming soon!
During the month of April we will be having a used book sale from our personal libraries. Come check out the offerings at very reasonable prices.
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Awake and Aware Living Yoga |
Try one of our NEW classes
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Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 am, Flowing Yoga Vinyasa, with Veronique Jewell
Monday, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Advanced Hatha, with Jean Ketchum
Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, Beginning Hatha, with Kyle Thompson.
Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Beginning Hatha, with Jean Ketchum
Sat, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Community Yoga, only $8! (New teachers alternating each week with 50% of the proceeds going to a charitable cause. )
Sun, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Mindfulness Meditation Group, with Carol Heineman
Spaces are still available for you to join us in our ongoing classes! Cost is $12 per class when prepaid for the entire session, or $14 on a drop-in basis. Please check the complete schedule online and read more on the descriptions of yoga at www.awakeandaware.net.
Sign up now by contacting the instructors!
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Awake and Aware Integrative Bodywork |
 Warm up with a Hot Stone Massage!
Deep heat muscle massage. 90-minute session for $90. Contact Sharon Betzler at 271-3600 to schedule.
Attention Accountants, CPA and Bookkeepers! For all those wonderful people who work so hard and long during tax time, I am offering a 10% off deal on a one hour massage during the month of April only. Tell your accountant, your spouse, your friend or buy them a gift certificate - what a great reward! Contact Judy Huxmann at 744-6665 or judy@awakeandaware.net.
Cynthia will be going on table massage sabbatical beginning in June. She will continue to offer private sessions in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and also be adding Touch for Health Balancing back into her practice. Check out these modalities to maintain balance with spiritual, physical, mental and emotional health! Introductory sessions available at $10 OFF! Call Cynthia Hoss at 352-7323 or cynthia@awakeandaware.net.
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Awake and Aware 3331 Greenleaf Blvd Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-352-7323
Maps, directions and more on the Web: www.awakeandaware.net
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