Hello Everybody!

  We are excited to announce that our new session is starting this week, focusing on the Chakras and Koshas. We have been laying a strong foundation within our bodies through grounding poses and Mudras, and building flexibility with flowing movements and breath work. Last week, we explored the 3rd Chakra (Manipura), awakening the fire within us, while weaving the reflections of the Koshas into our Chakra work.
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In the week leading up to the Spring break, we will delve into the sacred realm of the heart, the center of our Chakra system. We will next explore the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) which is closely connected to the heart and mind, the Inana and Vijnana Maya Koshas. We will explore our expressions and chant the sounds of the Chakras, creating a joyful and transformative experience.

If you have an annual membership, no action is required. If you have used up all 8 classes of your 8-class pass, please sign up for the new session. Some of you still have a few classes left for this session, and I will send you a link in the evening today.

I am looking forward to see you either on:

Wednesday night at 5PM
Thursday at 9AM
Thursday at 10:30AM
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Much Love, Hannelore

Hello Everyone! 

I fixed the errors in the new scheduling/booking system for our Yoga Membership! 

Now you can view the schedule (which repeats each week), book your session, and pay for your membership or session, all in the same place!

In the following video, my dear friend Ashley walks us through the recent changes to my website and shows us how to explore my offerings, pay for a membership, and book a session! Please let us know if you have any questions! 

NOTE: If you are viewing this blog post in your email, please click on the "Momo Video Tutorial" as the video may not load in your email. Thank you!

I believe this year is OUR YEAR and that by the end of it, we will feel replenished, renewed, restored, and all-around blissful as a result of our yoga practice. I can't wait to see you on Wednesday, January 11th! 

Also, here is Ashley's contact information! Please feel free to send her an email if you have any questions about our new booking platform. 

Ashley Cruz
[email protected]

I am so looking forward to our yoga journey together in 2023. If you still need to book your membership, please do as soon as possible, for our sessions begin next week! At the bottom of this blog post, I have included the link to my booking platform that Ashley recommended you save to your browser.

​Thank you again for joining me on this beautiful journey through Yoga & Ayurveda. Your presence in my sessions is a blessing.
~Hannelore

Here is what I offer to you as a member of this year-long journey together:

MEMBERSHIP IN THE REPLENISH AND RESTORE YOGA & AYURVEDA COURSE is divided into four parts over the year. 

During the first two parts of our course, we will take the Chakras (energy centers of the body) and the Koshas (the awareness sheaths) as metaphors to deepen your awareness within. Here, you will learn, practice, and develop:
  

• Body Awareness and Stability
• Flexibility and Intuition
• A Sense of Strength and Power Within
• Compassion and Love for Yourself and the world around you
• Creative Expression
• Create a Vision for Your Self
• Experience the Bliss of Being Your Self

Our course's 3rd and 4th parts will take place in the Fall and Winter. There, we will begin to understand the ancient but simple Yoga Philosophy, Yamas & Niyamas, and Kleshas in order to apply them to our daily life.

Additionally, throughout the year, I will add short courses on Meditation, Deep Relaxation (Yoga Nidra), Chakra Meditations with Crystal Bowls (Sound Healing), Foot-Reflexology, Marma Chikitsa/Acu-Pressure Massage, How to Make Ghee, How to Make a Cleansing Nourishing Kitchari, etc. As a member, you will have access to all of these courses and their relevant pdfs and manuals!​

To book a Yoga Session or Membership, please

1. Click on the "Become a Member" below to view your membership options.
2. Once you have selected a membership, you will be taken to our booking platform (MOMO). 
3. Simply follow the prompts and it's all done!
4. If you interested in viewing the schedule or booking a class (if you already have a membership), you can do so from MOMO or from the SERVICES page on our website.

HERE IS THE LIVE ZOOM YOGA CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2023

• We will begin our practice on Wednesday, January 11 at 5PM (Mixed-Level Yoga)
• Our second class will occur on Thursday, January 12 at 9 AM (Mixed-Level Yoga)
• Our third weekly class will be on Thursday at 10:30 AM (Therapeutic Gentle Yoga)

These live classes will repeat throughout the year and, as a member, you will have access to all of them! You can also join ALL of the LIVE sessions throughout the year from the comfort of your home with the same link!

• 1st session: January 11/12 - March 1/2
• 2-week break
• 2nd session: March 22/23 - May 10/11
• May 24: Optional Workshop on an Ayurvedic Cleanse! 
• June, July, and August: If you are nearby, I will be organizing three social gatherings such as YOGA on the BEACH, a HIKE in the woods, and a POTLUCK PARTY! :)
• 3rd session: August 30/31 - October 18/19
• 4th session: October 25/26 - December 20/21 (There will not be any class before/on Thanksgiving.)

 
As a member, you will all receive additional recordings on:

• Different Meditation Sessions
• Yoga Nidra Relaxation
• Foot Reflexology
• ​Chakra Meditation with Crystal Bowls
• Marma-Chikitsa/Acu- Massage on your face
• Marma-Chikitsa/Acu-Pressure whole body massage with a tennis ball 
• Making Ghee! Learn to cook a cleansing, but nourishing and satisfying meal --> Kitchari!
• In addition, depending on your needs, we will also establish an extra Q&A session before or after class!​

Membership in my Yoga offerings for 2023 is $46 per month (if paid in automatic increments resulting in only $552 for the entire year). However, paying the annual membership upfront is only $489, which is $40.75 per month and results in substantial savings!

​Most importantly, you will have continuous access to our Yoga practice. This arrangement will enable you to maintain your health, benefiting yourself and all around you all year round, including myself and my growing family! :)
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​• Private Yoga Therapy Sessions and Ayurvedic Wellness Consultations are still available if the need arises.

• There remains the option to buy eight sessions at a time, which can be used over the year for $122, but this framework does not include access to the yoga library of recorded yoga classes, courses, workshops, manuals, or pdfs.

• Drop-in classes remain at $18 per class.
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I would love you to join me, and if you know a person in need of our practice, please let them know about this program! :)

Much Love, Hannelore

Dear Yoga Friends:
As the year is coming to an end, I am grateful to our Yoga community and the experiences of the past year! Thank you all for your continuous support and enthusiasm!
During this time of the year, I always enjoy celebrating with my family, but also taking the time to meditate, and reflect on my life, on its blessings and its challenges. This morning, during our Yoga practice, our little grandson Bear asked for “Loon-Yoga”! What is this? Well, he had observed that the loons carry their babies on their backs across the lake! So, we practiced Down-Dogs, Cobras, Table, and Child pose with Bear on our backs! So much fun! If you are a parent or grandparent, enjoy playing with your family!
Our Yoga schedule for January is enclosed. Over this coming semester, we will be practicing with reflections on the Yoga Sutras. We will include Mudras, occasional chanting of the Sutras, and a few Mantras.

Please sign up via e-mail, by PayPal, or bring the payment to class on January 8 or 9. If you plan to start later, let me know your starting date! As you have seen in the past, your favorite class fills up quickly.

Please, sign up for our next fun-filled Valentine workshop: A Partner supported Restorative Practice on February 16, 2:00 - 4:30PM. This is a real treat for couples, partners, friends, moms & daughters, dads & sons!
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May this Season of Light bring you Joy, Peace, and Abundance!
With much Love & Blessings, Hannelore

Classes begin again on January 8th, 2020

Hello Everybody!
September has been flying by so fast, and we enjoyed our first weekly Yoga classes. This Autumn & Wintertime, we are focusing on the Five Elements in detail to cultivate harmony and enhance our well-being!
I like to remind you of my next TWO WORKSHOPS:
On FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 5-7:30PM, we'll have our OSTEOPOROSIS WORKSHOP at beautiful Shilo Farm in Eliot. Please, see some more explanations below!
On SUNDAY,  OCTOBER 27, 1-3:30PM (I changed from Saturday to SUNDAY),
I will offer again our most favorite rejuvenating and revitalizing workshop!
You will learn how to actively roll away blockages, learn about Marma - Acupressure  points, and relax & rejuvenate in Restorative Poses, using particular essential oils for your Dosha/body-constitution.

Prevention of osteoporosis to strengthen and reclaim bone health should begin during perimenopause or latest at menopause. Bones grow stronger when they are used, as it is said: “Move it or lose it”! Yoga effectively supports bone health through postures, which engage and strengthen the bones. Relaxation techniques reduce stress, promote a feeling of well-being, and support our immune system. Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Diet strengthen digestion in support of the bone tissue.
The Skeletal System is our foundation. Bones build blood cells, store calcium and phosphorous, and provide a solid framework for upright posture and movement. Estrogen stimulates bone growth. During the early years of a woman’s life, bones reconstruct as quickly as they lose mass. However, by the age of forty and beyond, the hormonal levels shift, and the reconstruction of bones can dramatically weaken. Depending on constitution, life-style, and diet, the bone loss accelerates and leads to Osteopenia and Osteoporosis.