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Press Releases
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WHYY September 2009
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In
This Issue of
What's Happening at
Yoga Yoga:
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You
are never alone or helpless.
The force that guides the stars guides you too.
- Shrii Shrii Anandamurti
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Absolutely
Free
By
Mehtab, Founder of Yoga Yoga
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Monday is the 10th anniversary of Austin's Free
Day of Yoga. Yoga teachers throughout Austin offer free
yoga classes every Labor Day to the community in the spirit
of service and sharing.
Yoga Yoga helped organize the event when it first began and
has participated every year. People who may never do yoga otherwise
get to try it out, usually at the urging of their friends.
And you just never know what may happen from a "free yoga
class." I got stories to tell you. Click
here to read
a few.
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Discover
Your Future in Yoga.
Become a Teacher.
Yoga
Yoga Teacher Training is for students who have advanced their
skills through regular practice and are ready to take their yogic
education further. Some students decide to teach yoga while others
take the Hatha
or Kundalini
Teacher Training programs to develop their own practice and deepen
their appreciation of yoga.
We are also now beginning registration for our new Fall 2009 Hatha
Intensive program - offering accelerated training in 3 weeks!
Interested in learning more? Come visit us this weekend at
our Open House and find out about Yoga Yoga Teacher Training!
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Saturday, September 5 at Yoga Yoga South
Kundalini Open House - 1pm - 3pm
Hatha Open House - 3pm - 5pm
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"Teacher Training provided the support, encouragement
and strength I needed to change what I believed I could
not change and to do what I thought I could not do. I
loved every minute of it and will carry it with me forever!"
- Lori M.
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Teacher
Interview with Rachel Hector
Rachel
has been teaching at Yoga Yoga for about seven years. She has ushered
hundreds of students through her Ashtanga Beginners Series and currently
teaches eight classes on the new fall schedule. She also teaches
workshops on Injury
Prevention - the next one is on October 25! She is currently
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How
did you get started taking yoga?
I was first introduced to yoga when my aunt gave me one of Richard
Hittleman's books when I was in high school. I was a difficult,
depressed teen with a lot on my mind and a penchant for dancing
and naps. I had two surgeries on my right side when I was 15
and was already having back pain at that time. I tried some
of the poses but didn't really get into it until I moved to
Austin when I was 19.
I had dropped out of college (many times) and fallen deeper
into depression. I took a class at Austin Community College
on Friday mornings. It was two and a half hours long. I was
so skinny and bony, most of the poses didn't feel so good, but
something was there. I got into classes at the UT gym and started
doing Ashtanga over the summer in San Francisco. I went every
day that summer, and when I came back to Austin I looked up
Sharon
Moon and started going to her classes.
When did you decide to start teaching?
I didn't really. I finished my degree though a very liberal
program that allowed for off-campus research, and I completed
teacher training as a part of that. I was very interested in
yoga--it had rescued me--so I was talking about it to anyone
who would listen.
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When I finished school (I had originally studied writing and photography),
I got a few measly jobs writing and several offers to teach. I
was already conducting classes in my home so I decided to give
it a shot. I was a fragile 21-year-old at that time. It was very
empowering to lead a group of people, most of whom were older
than me, into the practice of yoga. Even though I was providing
a service for them, they were secretly keeping me sane.
What have injuries taught you about your practice?
Too much, I think. When I first started practicing, I was in serious
pain, and the yoga helped. But after a few years, that changed.
I knew the yoga worked, and I trusted in it more than myself.
I've always sat just outside of the circle of things, and the
injuries just added to that feeling. Now, I've discovered that
more people are in pain than I thought, and some of them are not
even aware of it. I've learned to trust myself within the context
of yoga, instead of handing myself over to its ideas.
Click
here to read the rest!
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Click
here to see when Rachel teaches.
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 Free
Day of Yoga - September 7
Join us for 67 FREE classes and
Special Discounts all day long!
Enjoy
free classes and special discounts at all four Yoga Yoga centers
during Austin's 10th annual Free Day of Yoga!
Spread the word, bring a friend, and introduce someone to
yoga. This is a great opportunity for you to try out different
styles, teachers and studios. Free Day of Yoga is an Austin-wide
Community Event. For more information go to www.freedayofyoga.com!
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 Fall
Special 2009
Breathe :: Inhale :: Exhale :: Repeat
Sign
up for our Unlimited Program at $99/month and you will get:
Click
here for more info on the best
yoga deal in town!
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teachers from around the world are coming to Austin and offering programs
at Yoga Yoga in many different yoga traditions, so there's something
for everyone. |
 Integrative
Restoration: iRest Yoga Nidra Training
with Richard Miller
November 8-13, 2009
Yoga Yoga is proud to host Richard Miller for a 6 night, 5 day iRest
training at the beautiful Balcones Springs Retreat Center in Marble
Falls, Texas. Participants will not only receive 42 hours of some
of the most valuable yoga training available, but will also be able
to spend 5 days at a retreat center sprawled over 250 acres of lakeside
Texas Hill Country.
Click here for more information about Richard Miller's Integrative
Restoration retreat!
"This
training was one of the most enjoyable, deep and
truly restful experiences I've ever had." - Vedya
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Click here to see all upcoming events!
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Enjoy Unlimited Yoga. Reap Unlimited Rewards.
It's true, there's no limit to the rewards you can enjoy as a member
of The Founders Circle. It begins with two years of unlimited yoga for
you, your friends and family.
As a Member of The Founders Circle, You'll Enjoy:
- Two
Years of Unlimited Yoga at All Five Yoga Yoga Locations
- Bring
a Guest Free to ANY Class
- Free
Weekend Workshops for You and a Guest
- 10%
Off Retail and Special Events
- And
now, 10% off all treatments at the Yoga
Wellness Spa at Yoga Yoga 360
There
are only 19 Founders Passes remaining. Secure your place in The
Founders Circle today!
Click
here for more information.
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Click
here to see a full list of Weekend
Workshops.
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Free
Community Kirtan
November 7 at Yoga Yoga South
Join
us for monthly Kirtan and sing your heart out, play your instrument,
bang a drum, and experience the yoga of sound and devotion. Bring
an instrument, bring a friend, or just bring yourself - the first
Saturday of every month at Yoga Yoga South. A fun and FREE event for
everyone.
Click
here for more information.
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 Race
for the Cure
Sunday, November 1
This is our 5th year to sponsor the Race. Save the Date - join
the Yoga Yoga team! Click
here to see pictures from last year's Race!
Click
here to join our team! |
Donations
Yoga
Yoga donates gift certificates to nonprofit organizations who request support
for fundraising events. We are honored to be a part of your event. Thank
you for including us!
Click here for
more information.
Here
are just some of the great organizations that we donated to in August:
- Workers
Defense Project
- Keep
Austin Beautiful
- Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society
- Small
Chance Dog Rescue
- Austin
Children's Shelter
- St.Jude
Children's Research Hospital
- Muscular
Dystrophy Association
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Yoga Sales & Service Staff
The ideal candidate is well versed in the styles of yoga that we offer,
has a long-term yoga practice and loves to share the benefits of yoga
with others. Prior customer service, retail or sales experience a must
as is the ability to work evenings and weekends. We are looking for a
friendly, outgoing, team player who also possesses strong organizational
skills and attention to detail. We'll be holding open interviews the first
Wednesday, September 9th, 3:30-4:30 at Yoga Yoga North. First come,
first served! Please arrive with your resume and completed application.
Click
here to download the application. Read
more.
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Yoga
Yoga Speakers Bureau
Educating Public about Yoga and Wellness
Looking for an interesting and knowledgeable speaker for your group? Yoga
Yoga can provide your organization with a speaker to present information
about yoga, health, and wellness. Presentations cover a wide range of
topics including a general overview of yoga, therapeutic applications
of yoga, employee wellness programs and yoga, and stress relief with yoga.
Ideal for civic groups, community organizations, businesses, and other
meetings throughout the Austin area.
If you would like to request a speaker for your organization, send a request
to speakers@yogayoga.com,
including your name and contact information, the organization, date and
time of the event, and an estimated number of people who will attend.
While not all requests can be filled, we do our best to fulfill as
many requests as possible.
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Yoga
Yoga South 1700 South Lamar(512) 326-3900
Yoga Yoga 360 2501 South Capital of Texas Hwy (512) 381-6464
Yoga Yoga North 2167 Anderson Lane (512) 380-9800
Yoga Yoga Westgate 4477 South Lamar Blvd (512) 358-1200
Yoga Yoga Northwest 12001 Burnet Road (512) 490-1200
Yoga Yoga Teacher Training 1700 South Lamar (512) 326-2273
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