So as mentioned in my previous posting, there’s a bunch of changes going on within our BL yoga program. Here are the latest:

1) Starting this Saturday, February 20th, the 8:15am class on Saturday mornings will change to a power flow class. We will have Susan Walsh subbing until March after which we will have a permanent power flow instructor. After the month of February, this class time will change to 9am.

2) Beginning Tuesday, March 8th, Doris’s morning class will change to 6:45am. Now you can practice in the morning and still make it to work on time! Come start your mornings bright and cheerfully with Doris’s Tuesday/Thursday vinyasa class.

3) Starting Saturday, March 6th, Debbie’s hatha class will change to 10:45am. Now you can sleep in on the weekends and still make it to a yoga class!

Thank you very much for taking the time to review all our recent changes. We are doing this to continue to provide you with studio quality yoga while considering the vast feedback we’ve gotten from you as the students. I hope our efforts to boost our yoga program will benefit you as the practicing students and you will continue your practice at Planet Granite. As always, I welcome any feedback you may have. Thank you. Namaste.

Friday March 5th at 8:15pm (there was a typo in the Newsletter that went out, it is indeed March 5th - NOT March 1st)
Experience the unity of partner yoga. Bring a partner or come by yourself and meet a fellow yogi or yoginni.  Explore flow, flight and fun together.
 
Doris will guide you on an enriching journey as she encourages you to tune into the virbrations of your true self, your partner, your community, and your universe. Throughout your practice, Doris will help you explore the possibility of freedom from the constricts of the mind and body through partnering with others. 
 
The yoga practice will be light and fun.  All levels welcome  with advanced options for the adventurous at heart. No yoga experience necessary!

 **This coincides with Member Guest Nite - so it’s the perfect night to bring a guest and try out partner yoga! 

There have been some recent changes within our Belmont yoga program so please see below for the updates.

1) Starting Saturday, February 7th, Annika’s vinyasa flow class will be moved to 4:15pm.

2) Beginning Monday Feb. 8th, Core & More at 6pm on Mondays will be taught by Susan Walsh. Susan is a long-time student of Jean’s as well as an established instructor so please join us as she begins her first class this coming Monday.

3) Starting Monday Feb. 8th, Hybrid Yoga at 7:30pm on Mondays will be taught by Alex Iglecia. If you want a heart-pumping, rigorous practice join Alex for his Monday class. If you’d like to learn more about his extensive qualifications please see his bio on our site.

4) Beginning Wednesday Feb. 10th, Hybrid yoga at 6pm on Wednesdays will be taught by Brenna Geehan. Brenna comes highly recommended from our maverick, Jean, so please join her as she stretches you out on her first class next Wednesday.

Last but not least,

Knock out those calories with another awesome kickboxing class from Dina!! We will be having a holiday special kickboxing class on Saturday, February 13th. Class will be from 1-2pm, immediately following the noon abs class. If you want to kick your way to a leaner you, you will totally love this fun energetic work out!!

Neck and Shoulders: Unwind and Release
with Mary and Silvie

February 13, 1-3pm, PGSF

Join Mary and Silvie on St. Valentine’s weekend as they co-teach a two hour vinyasa flow workshop that will focus on releasing tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.

All proceeds from the workshop will go to Doctors Without Borders (MSF),
an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. MSF provides independant, impartial assistance to those most in need. 
The organization is committed to bringing quality medical care to people
caught in crisis regardless of race, religion, or poitical affiliation.

Any amount of donation will be appreciated

To REGISTER, send an e-mail to maryhayano@gmail.com or silviehibdon@gmail.com

February 7th, from 1-3pm at PGSF, $25

Join Mary as she guides you through the concepts of arm balancing and inversions leading up to a handstand. The workshop will cover the following:

*an understanding of the bandhas (locks) and how they apply in a handstand

*exercises in strengthening the shoulders and core

*handstand variations

Join thousands across the country for Yoga Day USA, a history-making celebration where everyone joins together to stretch mind, body, and spirit thru the practice of yoga. In the spirit of karma yoga, the service to others, our workshop will be free to the public!

FINDING THE SWEETNESS WITHIN

Join master teacher, Jean Mazzei, as she leads a 1 hour meditation class. This will include asana, pranayama, and seated meditation.

WHEN: Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

TIME: 5:30pm-6:30pm

WHERE: Planet Granite Belmont - 100 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA 94002

COST: Free to the public! Non-members welcome (with a recommended donation)

All donations will go directly to SEVA.

Open and Free the Hips with Silvie

Sunday, Janaury 10th  from 2pm to 4pm at PGSF

$25 - to register, e-mail silviehibdon@gmail.com

Planet Granite will be open limited hours on New Years Eve and New Years!
Thursday, 12/31 6am-4pm
Friday, New Years Day, 1/1 12pm-6pm

We will be offering a special New Years class schedule at our facilities (Saturday and Sunday will be back to normal).

PG Belmont
12/31: 1pm - Special Abs Class
  2pm - Kickboxing
  All other classes cancelled

1/1: all classes cancelled

PG San Francisco
12/31: All classes canceled

1/1: 12:30p - Vinyasa/Yin with Heather
4pm - New Years Day Flow with Silvie

PG Sunnyvale
12/31: 6:45am - Vinyasa
  12noon - Power Lunch
  All other classes cancelled

1/1: 12:30pm - Yoga Core with Yin with Eric
  All other classes cancelled.

Begin a crisp fall day with this energizing class! Warm the body with flowing movements while setting the tone for a peaceful day with mindfulness meditation. A class tailored towards students’ individual needs, postures will be modified to support all abilities and/or injuries. This enriching class will offer a challenging practice to grow with at any level, from beginner to advanced.

Jennifer Dawn is a seasoned massage therapist and gifted intuitive healer with over a decade of experience helping athletes and others recover from injuries and ailments through her therapeutic massage and holistic healing practice. Her understanding of the body and experience working with those in pain enables her to skillfully address and respond to a variety of needs, conditions, and student levels, from beginner to advanced. She is the creator of Abundance Yoga: A Theraputic Approach! & founder of The AbunDance Yoga Studio & Healing Center in Pacifica. Please join us starting November 11th in this healing morning class. You can find more information about Jennifer on her website www.yogapothecary.com