Hey, Cedar River Yoga Students!

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Ann of Green Gables

And so are we! October is here, Autumn has settled in - crisp air, mellow warmth, and leaves boasting bright reds & yellows. As we reflect in the beauty of the month & season, we too self-reflect, and seek opportunities of radical self love. Please enjoy classes, the studio, & many special offerings this month to help you find community, balance, fun, & focus!

OCTOBER SPECIAL OFFERS

Join our beautiful community in one of our many convenient classes and expand your pathways to health, wellness, & mindfulness! Don't lose out on your incredible opportunity to strengthen, nourish, self care, and join an amazing supportive & inclusive community!

We have a package for everyone, class types for all, with any sort of schedule or commitment in mind (including online classes!)

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

Ready to be a yoga teacher? Teacher training with JESSICA WINTERS & NICOLE HAMILTON BEGINS NOVEMBER 2024! Participants can expect to complete this training with understanding, clarity and a unique voice with which to confidently teach yoga influenced by the Ghosh lineage of yoga. Trainees will also be provided a foundational understanding and introduction into yoga philosophy and history alongside a study of anatomy as it relates to yoga asana.

Application and details here: CRY 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING

Inquire at CRYTeacherTraining@gmail.com

11 AM & 6 AM CLASSES ARE BACK!

-11am Sunday classes are back! FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA

-6am Early Bird classes with Kayla are also returning! This class time is offered on Mondays and can be also practiced on zoom at home. We kindly request online registration or cancellation by 9pm the night before a 6am class, including Zoom.

(Please Note: Zoom will be cancelled if there are no in-studio sign ups.) If there are no registrations, class will be canceled at 9PM the night before. This will help us serve our growing community with more precision. We appreciate your understanding & compliance!

ZOOM CLASSES

We are currently offering select scheduled classes at 6am & 12pm to have live-streaming options so that we can be here for you at home, on vacation, or wherever you may be! Please check the MindBody schedule for class options, instructions, and other details & updates. Virtual Students will be emailed a Zoom link to join class. Please remember to mute your microphones! Please note that Zoom will be cancelled if there are no in-studio sign ups. Thank you for your patience & understanding as we maneuver these new virtual endeavors!

OCTOBER WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS

OCTOBER COMMUNITY CLASS: YOGA NIDRA WITH KEVIN (Sunday 10/13 at 6:30pm & Wednesday 10/23 at 8pm)

Yoga Nidra, often referred to as yogic sleep, is an immensely powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain. Rest comfortably in savasana as you journey through the layers of self via guided systematic meditation, breath awareness, and mental imagery. Leave with a sense of wholeness, wonder, liberation, & a profound state of relaxation. $10 a session

OCTOBER YOGA SERIES: KIDS & FAMILY YOGA WITH CELESTE (ON SATURDAYS)

Come play yoga with us! Parents/Caregivers and children will connect body, mind & breath in our fun and playful yoga classes through animated poses, music, storytelling, & more! Kids & Family Yoga classes cultivate a positive environment, fostering awareness, acceptance, & self-regulation skills. We honor the whole child; physical, cognitive, social, & emotional needs to help each child reach their fullest potential. Join us in a fun introduction to yoga and mindfulness for all abilities ages 2-6 and discover how yoga fosters peaceful, happy, & confident yogis. Accompanying adult must be present. ALL SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER, STARTING 10/5 | 3:30 - 4:15pm

Registration Fees: 4 Classes - $100, 2 Classes - $55, Single Session - $30

[Price includes 1 child & up to 2 accompanying adults; $5 per additional child]

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 AT 3pm: YOGA MUDRAS WITH JESSIKA

Yoga in your Hands! Join Jessika to learn about the origins and history of mudras (in the simplest terms, yogic hand gestures) and how they have evolved and changed over time. Traditionally, mudras have been credited with varying health & energy benefits, from practical healing & energy guiding, to deepening and enhancing breathwork, meditation, & even physical asana. Discover these uses & purposes and explore how to weave these ancient focuses into your yogic practices. 3pm | $15

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26: BUTI YOGA WITH VANESSA

A high-intensity & dynamic yoga class fusing physical asana, cardio, dance, & primal energy & movement to work on inner strength & stabilization. Discover & promote your empowerment & self-expression to upbeat music & inclusive community energy! 6pm | $20 in advance, $25 day of.

OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS

Featured Student: Pam McCammon

Featured Artists: Austin Ohm & Amy Hsieh

Have you enjoyed seeing our art from our featured artists? They will be hanging up through October! See one you like? Grab it and take it home now!

STUDIO UPDATES

COMING SOON! Watch for posting at studio for new merchandise OF YOUR CHOOSING pre-order! That's right! Let us know size, quantity, style, color, and order exactly what you'd like! Dozens of variations in styles, options, colors, et al.

-EXCLUSIVE FALL SALE! 50% off ALL tumblers (multiple colors) for just $9.50

-UPCOMING YOGA RETREATS: Grand Canyon in October 2024, 4 Day retreat on Whidbey Island in January & of course Patagonia in March 2025!

We will be heading out to the "Big Ditch" next week to spend 16 days in the world's Grandest Canyon. We'll update you on our journey once we return! Open Practice in studio is cancelled starting October 8th until Jessica returns on October 24th.

There are still spaces available for Patagonia next March! Join us for this incredible once-in-a-lifetime journey! Retreats include wonderful community, trained guides, and Jessica Winters as your host! With emphasis on adventure, yoga, hiking, rafting/kayaking, swimming, journaling, star gazing, music, education, community, safety, food, fun, awe, wonder, and breathtaking beauty & imagery. No experience necessary.

Contact Jessica: wildernessyoga@icloud.com

More details: https://www.cedarriveryoga.com/pages/wilderness-adventure-yoga

Watch this clip here! https://youtu.be/Wli0UEcbVsU?si=lOv6e4pa6Tvvl0xY

-Our library full of wisdom in the forms of rentable manuals, books, CDs, & other literature and media is at your finger tips! Please feel free to browse through our literature & media and seek knowledge. Ask us how to rent and take items home for your exploration! Two week rent time, with option to re-rent. (And enjoy our complimentary tea from our tea cart!)

-The 2nd classroom is available for rent & the available schedule is starting to fill up! We utilize this intimate space for workshops & special events, and it is now open for private lessons, 1-on-1s, trainings, & other collaborations and rentable space options! Please inquire with one of the Jess's if you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to schedule something with us.

-Please be sure to download the Mindbody app now for easy access to our software and class scheduling!

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We are looking forward to seeing you all at the studio! If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please feel free to contact us anytime - we want to hear from you!

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Warmest thoughts,

The Cedar River Yoga Team

Cedar River Yoga - Studio & School

425-545-1263

CedarRiverYogaSchool@gmail.com

2000 Benson Road South, Suite #225 - Renton, WA 98055