Words to live by!

Dance as though no one is watching
Love as though you've never been hurt
Sing as though no one can hear you
Live as though heaven is on earth.
Souza

There is nothing better then living your life in the moment. And these words express so beautifully exactly that.

The blessings of flxibility!

Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. ~Author Unknown

A true sentiment for life

Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured. ~B.K.S. Iyengar

Somedays an hour in yoga can make all the difference between frustration and a smile. I hope everyone can take that time for themselves and go to yoga!

Just a thought for today

Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly - Dali Lama

Restoring Calm

We have a new instructor that began at BODY this week, Laurence Lisa Lebreton. She has taken over our beloved Gio's classes, Gentle, Restorative, children's, and Pre-Natal Yoga. It has been sometime since I have been to a class although my goal in at least once per week. But I made it today. It is always interesting taking a new instructors class for the first time. You never know what to expect because everyone has a different teaching style. It is almost like taking a different class altogether.
The class was wonderful for me. The hour and a half of restorative yoga went by too fast. I can already feel a shift. Spending so much time at a computer my body forgets what it means to stretch and move. While holding a pose, Laurence read poetry to us about being in the moment and breath. It was a nice reminder to relax and give myself those few hours a week to take class. And how often do you get some to read you poetry?

Kendra

Supercharge me!

I was doing a little research on raw food and found the movie Supercharge me! 30 days raw. It was a play off Supersize me with Morgan Spurlock. The movie showed a women's transition from being an unhealthy vegetarian to raw food. It was interesting to see her change and it also made me a little more curious about raw food. It is really fascinating how raw food can change someones body in only 30 days. I think I might even try it myself for a week or two and see what happens. I let you know when I begin and what happens. Overall I do recommend watching the film, there are also short tv clips at the website.

Kendra

Santa Fe Reporter Block Party

I meant to mention this earlier, but I guess I got carried away. Wednesday, June 18 from 5-9pm is the Santa Fe Reporter Block Party on Marcy Street. We have a table and will have free mini massages and some giveaways. The event is always fun and there are a lot of local businesses that join in, as well as music, and animal adoptions. Stop by and celebrate a little bit of summer with us.
I also wanted to mention that BODY kids is going to have a little remodel starting on Sunday. It will still be open, but moved. The front desk will show you where and it will also be FREE during the remodel. We are making BODY kids even more environmentally friendly with new paint, plaster, floors, and toys. The hours will be expanding soon for those of you who cannot make the morning times. Any suggestions on times that would be best?

Best,

Kendra

Going Green

There is so much hype today about sustainability and going green, at times it may even seem overwhelming. We talk about it a lot here at BODY. I would love some feedback about what it means to everyone. What do you think about going Green and Sustainable? What makes sense and what does not? On top of trying to help the planet, we also want to educate people on what we are doing. Why buy organic jeans, rather then levi's? Why spend $80, when you could spend $40? I have spent a lot of time thinking about it myself and have received quite an education about it since I have been here. I am hoping to share what I have learned with everyone, but I will really love so feedback so I know where to begin.

Best,

Kendra

Quick Thanks

I just wanted to thank everyone that donated and attended the Yoga In Schools Benefit. It was a great success! The class was incredibly fun with three different teachers. I have never taken a class with multiple teachers before and I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't. The energy was incredible. The first part of the class was as if with were in a Yoga In Schools classroom. Gio Minardi led the class with 4 children that were students of Yoga In Schools. They did an incredible job. We are still taking donations if anyone is interested.

Best,

Kendra

Join Me for Yoga In Schools!

Hello everyone!
Happy friday! I want to invite everyone to our Yoga In Schools Benefit. I am so excited and I think it is such a great cause. We have three teachers from around Santa Fe, each teaching a section of the class. I think it is one of the first times that multiple yoga studios have worked together for a greater cause. All the money raised will go to Yoga In Schools program. It is just $10, seriously, how often can you take an hour and a half yoga class for $10! It is next Saturday, May 24 from 2:00 - 4:30 pm. Following the class there will be a little presentation of the Yoga In Schools movie, chai tea and cookies. We may even have a few special guests. If you love yoga then please join us to help get more yoga to the schools.
We are hoping to do more events like this so if you would like to get involved in the future please contact me or Barbara at the Santa Fe Community Yoga Center.

Best,

Kendra

Welcome to BODY's Blog

Welcome everyone to BODY's blog. There are forever changes and new things happening at BODY, I thought the best way to keep everyone up to date is through blogging. I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to add your opinions and requests. Have you wondered where the door behind the front desk leads? I hide in an office behind those doors. I am BODY's Marketing Coordinator and I just wanted to introduce myself. I will be making a new posting once a week and occasionally I will bring in a special guest. I look forward to talking and hearing from everyone! If there are things you would like from BODY maybe we can make it happen. Thank you for being such dedicated customers, you are what have made BODY so successful over the last four years.


Best,

Kendra