Tamara took this photo today of the 9am crew. Marking the last class in the “little” yoga room. I remember when we were looking for a space to open Native Yoga. We were so excited when we found our location. We knew at the time that the space seemed a little small but we wanted to play it on the safe side. We are nearing our 5th year anniversary and are so excited to be breaking down the wall today. A special thank you to all of the yogis who have helped to make this happen. With all of your support, Native Yoga is expanding. Looking forward to practicing with you all in the “new” room.
Namaste Todd Todd McLaughlin
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The details and info are now posted online about the upcoming workshop with kino and tim at native yoga center in December. Visit www.nativeyogacenter.com for details and to register.

Todd McLaughlin
www.nativeyogacenter.com

Step by step we are getting closer to knocking down the wall. The new sign arrived today.

Todd McLaughlin
www.nativeyogacenter.com

Native Yoga Center – October Newsletter Exciting News! © 2010 Michelle Haymoz Photography http://www.flickr.com/photos/sribhagavati/ Thanks to your continued interest and support, Native Yoga Center is expanding! We are doubling in size and breaking down the wall. We will keep you posted with renovation progress. October Specials  New Student One Month Unlimited $45   No contract required!! Must be purchased by October 31st. Community Class Added on Tuesdays   Intro to Ashtanga Yoga FREE class to the public/ Donations accepted  Tuesdays at 4:30pm (60 min) with Bob McLaughlin, RYT This is a perfect class for those new to vinyasa practice as well as those who are already hooked.   Bob’s enthusiasm and dedication for the Ashtanga tradition translates into a fun and inspirational class.  The first class begins October 5th. Click here to register online or call 561-296-7996 for more info.  Kirtan Tuesdays   Join us on Tuesdays at 8:30am for the Hanuman Chalisa (20 min.).          All are welcome and no experience is required. For more info click here. © 2010 Michelle Haymoz Photography http://www.flickr.com/photos/sribhagavati/ Yoga for Cancer Survivors Begins Saturday, October 9th Date: Every Tuesday & Saturday beginning October 9th Saturdays: 2:00pm – 3:15pm beginning Oct 9th Tuesdays at 1:30 – 2:45pm beginning Oct 12th  Location: Native Yoga Center  (75 minute class) HOL-LIFE YOGA founders Adam and Shari (members of the NYC community) are excited to announce the addition of their twice weekly classes at Native Yoga Center! The Cancer Survivors Yoga Program (CSYP) therapeutic yoga classes are specifically designed to meet the needs of cancer survivors (during treatment and post-treatment) and their supporters! CSYP classes are donation-based,  student donations make this class possible (suggested: $12). Please visit hol-lifeyoga.com for more information, links to medical research and more!  Please help spread the word!! Native Yoga at Lululemon Ashtanga “lite” class Sunday, October 17th, 2010 10:30am (1 hr)  Join us for a FREE Class at Lululemeon Athletica in the Gardens Mall Intro to 2nd Series Workshop Sunday, October 24th, 2010 12:00pm – 2:30pm $45 Click here to register online or call 561-296-7996.    © 2010 Michelle Haymoz Photography click here to view more photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/sribhagavati/ Come and explore the 2nd Series of Ashtanga Yoga. Todd and Tamara are delighted to share insight into this dynamic and diverse practice. The 2nd Series is an incredible immersion into depth and strength. In this workshop we will begin to lay a foundation of the basic techniques inherent in 2nd Series. Workshop will include research poses to help build alignment strategies for safe movement and will also include an introduction to traditional pranayama practice. Prior experience with 1st series is required. Click here for more details. Join Native Yoga on Facebook and read about 2nd Series Training with Tim Miller.         Fridays through October 29 @ Native Yoga Center Baby (newborn to pre-crawl)   11am (50 min class) Tots (crawling to 21 mo.)   12pm (50 min class) All classes taught by certified Itsy Bitsy Yoga facilitator Kayla Willson. No prior yoga experience necessary. Cost for 6 week Session: $95 for parent/child  Individual drop-in singles: $20 Second child half price ~ Late sign ups available To register call 561-296-7996 or for more info click here.                        Moon Days in October Thursday, October 7th, New Moon Friday, October 22nd, Full Moon Studio will be Closed! (click here for more info)

Native Yoga Center – September Newsletter September Specials Get 15% Off of All Class Packages! *Excludes beginner specials and Itsy Bitsy Yoga. New Student One Month Unlimited $45   No contract required!! Must be purchased by September 30th. Open Labor Day Monday, September 6th 9am Native class only! New Session Begins Friday, September 17th, 2010 through Friday, October 22nd. @ Native Yoga Center Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga (newborn to pre-crawling) Fridays, 11am (50 min class) Tots Itsy Bitsy Yoga (crawling to 21 months) Fridays, 12pm (50 min class) Cost for 6 week Session: $95 for parent/child Individual drop-in singles: $20 Second child half price ~ Late sign ups available All classes taught by certified Itsy Bitsy Yoga facilitator Kayla Willson. No prior yoga experience necessary. Itsy Bitsy Yoga mats available for purchase. To register call 561-296-7996 or for more info click here.                          Moon Days in September Wednesday, September 8th, New Moon Thursday, September 23rd,  Full Moon Studio will be Closed!

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The last day was very profound. We had our final session in the afternoon. We completed our study of the finishing poses. We all had a chance to work together and practice adjusting technique. Tim held our graduation ceremony. The outpour of emotion and thankfulness that everyone expressed was so heartfelt and sincere. We closed with a good chalisa session.
To fully complete the closing we went down to Moonlight beach for a going away party. The locals had made these three huge bonfires a a Brazilian drumming troupe jammed out until late. It was a lot of fun and Tim was as gracious as ever. This group was so much fun to be with. I genuinely feel that not one person was there to receive a certificate. Everyone was there to explore the yoga and it’s many facets with each other. As I listened to everyones stories I quickly realized I wasn’t the only one who was having a really challenging and yet rewarding time. There also was this great feeling and understanding that as Tim shared his love of the yoga with us it is time for us to do the same with others. In this respect I want pay homage to the great guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, for sharing with Tim and now with us. I feel honored to have been touched so deeply by this tradition. Namaste!

Todd McLaughlin
www.nativeyogacenter.com

Today was our last day of Mysore practice for the training. I think everyone is feeling a sense of relief that we have made it. Yet, time with Tim is so precious that knowing it is coming to a close also has me feeling so thankful to have had this time. Without the loving support of my wife and family immersions like this would not be possible. For this I am very appreciative.
Today’s early morning Pranayama practice was the real deal. Tim had done such a good job of starting us very slow and easy and then ramping it up to today. Tim is a Pranayama master. Beyond even his extensive knowledge of asana practice, Tim’s understanding of the breath is remarkable. Today was a reminder of my first days trying to keep up with him. He has been practicing this for so long, he makes it seem like a walk in the park. I hung in there but when we got close to the end I had to gasp a few times. Something about the challenge and intensity of control over the diaphragm and our immediate tendency toward panic in an uncomfortable situation brings about a sense of relief and relaxation when practice is complete. This is yet another reason why I love Ashtanga yoga so much. So much complexity!! Sometimes people say “doesn’t it get boring to do the same sequence every day?” How we move into a pose can be so different one day to the next. The consistency of the sequencing allows for steadiness especially when our minds can be so shaky. This training has reminded me how interesting and fascinating the yoga practice is!!!!
This evening I had the opportunity to assist Tim in his Intro to 2nd series class. It was so much fun and I watched him demonstrate for the students. Tim goes off!!!! He fully busts it out. So he has this incredible talent that he backs up with deep devotion all the while remaining humble. I honestly cannot say enough good about him. He is a true yogi and an honest teacher. I was thinking back to last Friday, a week ago, and how much I was struggling with pain. Now a week later, still pain, but not as much struggle. Guruji would call the soreness of practice sweet pain. I am so relieved to have made that transition.
In closing, Buddha says it best, “may all beings be happy!”

Todd McLaughlin
www.nativeyogacenter.com

On the great battle field Arjuna struggled. Krishna encouraged. A metaphor for the internal struggle we all face. Advice for one who perseveres on the path. Move into union! Move into yoga!
After practice this morning someone came out and said, I feel like I sweated so much it was like in was in the ocean. I think of the story with Krishna and Arjuna as like a surfboard on the wave. Arjuna is the surfer, Krishna the vehicle, the board, and the ocean and waves as the great battle field of Kurukshetra. We are experience this balancing act in all that we do, whether on the mat or off. Sometimes we just need a little help to get started. Once off and riding the real fun begins.

Todd McLaughlin
www.nativeyogacenter.com