Bicycle!  Bicycle!

I want to ride my bicycle!  I want to ride my bike!

For the summer months, Melanie and Laura together will lead a bike and yoga practice class one Saturday each month.  

We will start at the towpath in Independence at 8:30 am and bike to our location.  

Once we arrive, we will have an all levels practice outside for 75 minutes.  

After the class, we will bike back to our start point.  The upcoming dates for theses special classes are 9/18, and 10/2. 

The meeting place is:  

Lock 39 Trailhead, Rockside Road in Independence, just west of Canal Road.

If you don't have a bicycle you can always walk or jog!

Beginners Workshop with Melissa Shanes - Saturday - October 2 - 2:00 - 4:00

Are you new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice?

Join us for a Beginners Workshop where we will breakdown the basic elements of a typical yoga class.

The class will provide you with the proper alignment and breathing techniques to take you to the next level.

Please wear comfortable clothing. Also, we recommend that you hydrate properly and bring bottled water to class.

Check the schedule often for upcoming Beginners Workshops!

Cost for the workshop is $35.  Members receive 10% off.  After the workshop, you will receive 10% off a new Yoga mat, Yoga towel or your next class pass!! 

Sadhana Course  - 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 12/4 from 1:30 - 3:30

Sadhana, means Spiritual practice or discipline performed regularly for the attainment of The Inner Experience or self-realization. The aspirant is a Sadhaka. In America, the Yoga practice is defined by the work “done on the mat”. True Yoga practice is a complete lifestyle which is the Sadhana. This work is done throughout a lifetime on a daily basis. That said we are left to wonder, “What does this mean? How do I do this?” In the Sadhana Course we will develop a Sadhana practice designed specifically for you! The practice will include a regular asana (posture) practice, pranayama (breath exercises), and meditation. In addition to this foundation of practices, we will focus on the Yoga Sutras set forth by Sri Patanjali, mantra chanting, Spiritual text, and diet. Together we will cultivate a motivation for the practice that best suits you and upholds a Yogic lifestyle! You will be supported by the instructor and offered ideas and suggestions about how and when to introduce different practices throughout the day. Opening yourself to a Sadhana practice is a challenge, indeed, but it will forever change your life in a positive way! The last part of the year is an auspicious time and is the perfect time to begin such a practice because it allows for a fresh start at the beginning of the New Year! If you are a newer teacher, this course is great for a teacher looking to extend your philosophical and practical knowledge.

The group will meet six times. Dates are 9/25/10, 10/2/10, 10/16/10, 10/30/10, 11/13/10 and 12/4/10. All meetings will be two hours in length from 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Our discussions and “lectures” will include mantras, mala beads and their proper use, Spiritual text discussion (Bhagadva Gita, Dhammapada, Bible, Talmud, Koran, etc. The student chooses what is the best fit for him/her), pranayama practices, Shatkarma practices (cleansing), various styles of meditation, and Satsang (sharing of Yogic philosophy and it’s application to daily life). Asana practices will be at the studio during regular class times or at home. After course completion, we would like to maintain informal meetings to keep the motivation for change moving forward. Yoga is all about creating a community and being with like-minded people!

Investment:

$300 includes unlimited yoga class pass for 8 weeks but is without supplies (you provide the text, mala beads and meditation cushion)

$425 includes unlimited yoga class pass for 8 weeks with Spiritual text of your choosing, handmade meditation cushion (constructed by a yogini friend specifically for Nishkama Yoga), and mala beads.

Enroll by September 10th and receive 10% off!  Please enroll by September 15th. Enrollment after September 15th will require an additional $25 processing fee.

You are not alone on this path! Lets work together for a higher consciousness!!

Healthy Yogic Nutrition Workshop with Melissa Shanes Saturday - October 9 - 1:30 - 3:30

YOGA AND NUTRITION

Whether you are a vegetarian, carnivore or somewhere in between, this workshop will enable you to:

• Explore how the physical and ethical practice of yoga is one with a healthy diet and lifestyle 
• Cultivate an awareness of where your food comes from and how your food choices affect the planet
• Discover a path to physical health and spiritual enlightenment through yoga and diet
• Sample a few of Melissa's favorite seasonal vegan delight

 Nishkama Yoga Book Club Saturday - September 4th - 12:30 - 2:00

We are excited to be reading a book as a community in our new book club.  The first book is "The Essence of the Upanishads" (previously titled "Dialogue with Death") by Eknath Easwaran.  This book is a colorful and funny, yet informative and guiding, description of the Katho Upanishad in ancient Indian Philosophy.  You can purchase the book at the studio or online at www.amazon.com.  It is available in Kindle, as well!  There is no set cost for this offering but we would like to collect a donation.  Suggested donation is $12 or once class off your class pass.  We plan to discuss the first four chapters at our first meeting.  Join us!!