Tuesday, March 3, 2015

March Newsletter

Dear Friends in Yoga,

Let me guess, you're sick of this weather. 

That's all I've been hearing lately. Let's change the record! Weather is one of those things in life that we have no control over, but we can control our perspective. We happen to live in an area of the world where winter weather is expected for four out of 12 months. I personally love the changing of the seasons. I always look forward to each season when it arrives. Spring seems to be the most anticipated, which makes it that much sweeter to step outside on those 60 degree days and maybe even see a flower sprouting! We're not too far away from that daydream. In the meantime, what can we do to banish winter blues? I think you know my answer... YOGA! Don't let ice and snow dictate your mood. Instead, use this time to turn inward and see what's real and true for you today. Slow down. Generate warmth and contentment from within. Peace is always inside waiting for us. 

See you on the mat,
Megan

Weekly Schedule:
Monday...Gentle/Level 1...6-7:15p...The Yoga Loft
Tuesday...Level 1...9:45-11a...The Yoga Loft
Wednesday...Gentle...9:15-10:30a...The Yoga Loft
Wednesday...Gentle...4-5p...Inspired By You
Wednesday...Gentle/Level 1...6-7:15p...The Yoga Loft
Thursday...Level 1...9:45-11a...The Yoga Loft
Friday...Gentle...9:15-10:30a...The Yoga Loft

For the next 5 weeks I am teaching a FREE class for prison staff and first responders on Thursdays, 3:15-4:15pm at Easton Yoga through the Shanthi Project. Please spread the word!

My breathing class this month is Sunday, March 15th from 4-6pm at the Yoga Loft. This is a great class for learning how to breath more efficiently in regular yoga classes and for learning techniques to help calm, balance and energize the nervous system anytime, day or night. Give it a try! 

Mark your calendars now for the 2nd annual Brain Tumor Foundation of the Lehigh Valley Fundraiser! Saturday, April 11th at St. John's UCC Church in Emmaus. All proceeds from this event will benefit brain tumor patients in our area, helping patients' in need pay their healthcare insurance, chemotherapy, other necessary cancer medications, and respite care.  

Each year in the United States, nearly 200,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumor.  The lack of awareness and funding for brain cancer research is simply unacceptable.  This fundraiser is in honor of my mother, as well as the many others that have lost their lives to this vicious cancer. 

$10 entry fee
$1 per raffle ticket
$1 per minute massages

1:30-3:15pm ~ Raffle / Massages with Kim Kane-Santos and John Pilotti / Snacks

2:00-3:00pm ~ All Levels Yoga Class with Megan Ridge Morris

3:15pm ~ Announce Raffle Winners!

**Please bring your own yoga mat or beach towel!**

Kids aged 10+ are welcome to practice yoga with their parents. 

We are in need of raffle items for this event! 

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