Saturday Class is now at 9 AM

The Saturday class is a Yin Yang class. Please be prepared to move and get some heat moving. If you can make this class at 9 a.m. then you should be there.

No Fathers Day Morning Class Still Free at 7

The Elk Rapids Yoga Studio will be closed Sunday morning the 21st for Fathers Day. We will still have our free Karma yoga class in the evening.

Ryan Shay Midsummer Night Run

The community of Central Lake will hold the first annual Ryan Shay Midsummer Night Run this summer in conjunction with it's 4th of July celebration. Shay, who grew up in Central Lake was an 11 time state champion in track and x-country, a nine time All American at the Univ. of Notre Dame, 10,000 m NCAA champion, five time USA Nat'l Champion.

7/4/09 the 5k will start at Thurston Park in downtown Central Lake at 7pm and the 10k at 7:15pm both races will finish at the Central Lake HS track. The 1 mile fun run will be at the track at 9pm where refreshments and awards will be presented.

For more information email ryanshayrace@gmail.com or call 231-544-2815. Find the event at RunMichigan.com

The Sound of OM

The Sound of OM

This morning in yoga class, we ended our practice with the sound of three OMs. It can be a beautiful, powerful way to begin or end any practice. The vibrational sound can resonate throughout your entire body right down to your soul creating complete peace and balance.

If we analyze OM as it is written in Sanskrit, we see that it is actually made up of A, U, M and a symbol representing resonance. So OM has four aspects. The first aspect is A. It is a sound that comes from the belly, it is formed by opening your throat and is voiced with an open mouth. As with the alphabet, A is the first letter of the Sanskrit alphabet. The second is U. U is a sound that is formed in the middle of the mouth. The mouth is not as wide open as it is for sounding the A. With the third sound, M, the mouth closes. The sound rises to the nasal passages, from where the resonance, the forth aspect of OM, issues forth.

U stands for the continuity and connection, M is the final consonant in the Sanskrit alphabet. So getting from A to M through U represents everything that can be expressed in letters and words. A, the beginning stands for the process of creation. U symbolizes the continuance of creation, which is constantly renewing itself. M symbolizes the end and dissolution.

The Upanisads say that the OM symbol is a representation of the waking state (A), the dream state (U), the state of deep dreamless sleep (M), and the forth state is samadhi (resonance following M).

OM is a tool used to allow the mind to become very still and for dispelling obstacles we meet as we move forward in life. It is a form of meditation. It is important to not become mechanical in voicing OM. We must think about what it means and open ourselves to new discovery each time.

OM

Sri Pattabhi Jois

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois,
founder of Ashtanga Yoga, passes away at age 94

Along with B.K.S. Iyengar and T.K.V. Desikachar, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois can be credited with carrying along the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya, who is largely regarded as the founder of modern yoga practice. Jois was one of the most prominent figures in yoga, having taught thousands of students over decades as the founder of the Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India (known today as the Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute). Many of his students are now among the most well-respected teachers in the West today.

Please keep Guruji and his family in your thoughts and meditations. You will be missed, Guruji!

Yoga Boot Camp

I bet you all are wondering...what is Yoga Boot Camp? Want to start working out and getting healthy? Want a fun way to get your heart rate up? Yoga Boot Camp is a great way to kick off your summer!

Yoga Boot Camp is comprised of yoga and calisthenics. There will be yoga, jogging, beach work-outs, jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups, etc.

Anyone can join, if you have questions please email us at info@elkrapidsyogastudio.com

Bring a water bottle, towel, and your great attitude!

Monday, June 22 @ 7-8am
The program runs 6 weeks-M,W,F 7-8am
Cost:$150

Elk Rapids Yoga Studio Closed Memorial Day

ANNOUNCEMENT***

Hello Yogis,

We will be open this weekend, so please come join us! The ERYS will only be CLOSED Monday, Memorial Day.

Also, please note that there will be no yoga boarding class Saturday, May 30. Class will still be held at noon on Saturday. No Classes on Sunday, May 31.

Thank you!
Zach & Amie