Woodbury Yoga Center

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View our Late Fall, Nov-Dec 2010 Hatha Yoga & Workshop/Events Schedule (PDF)

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"Be fearless and pure; never waver in your determination or your dedication to the spiritual life. Give of yourself freely. Be self-controlled, sincere, sscriptures; learn to be detached from material things and to take joy in renunciation. Do not get angry or harm and living creature, but be compassionate and gentle; show goodwill to all. Put others first and yourself last. All these Arjuna will reveal your true nature, which is divine." Bhagavad Gita xv11-3

Dear yoga family and friends,
Ah, the lovely crispness of fall, the distinct colors, fragrances and flavors enveloping us in the cooling of the season. We cozy up in sweaters and warm socks. The season when no one knows what time it is, or when the time will change forward an hour, or is it back an hour? This uncertainty about things in general or in specific fosters anxiety and tension. It is our practice of yoga and meditation; it is our blossoming spirituality, which allows us to remain calm and peaceful with so many changes whirling about us in the autumn wind. We feel our oneness with the changing elements, rather than annoyance that things are not where they should be, or have not happened as we expected them to happen. We experience contentment as the green leaf on the tree in August, the yellow orange pink leaf on the ground in October, or the crisp brown leaf blowing from a pile in November. Let us celebrate our unity with all things, the essence of yoga, through compassion born of spiritual practice. Let us ignite the light of inner peace within ourselves with such certainty that those with whom we come in contact also experience calmness and joy.
It is difficult to express the magnitude of our appreciation of you within our yoga community. We are here so that we may all evolve spiritually together. THe more of us practicing together, the easier it becomes.
With profound gratitude, we welcome two people to our staff:
Yoga instructor, Art Rodia, who has been practicing yoga for 43 years, will be offering a new Gentel Yoga Class on Wednesday mornings. Refer to his biography under New Sunday Speakers and come to his talk on October 17 to meet and learn more about him. WYC community member and meditator, Tammy Paulino, is joining our office team. We wish the best of luck to departing office staff Neema at her new job in NYC.
Kindly review the volunteer opportunities listed below, and advise us of your interest. Also, watch for our annual fundraising letter coming in October. We thank you in advance for your participation. A special thank you to those of you already volunteering a portion of the responsibilities to keep our yoga center clean, maintained, and functioning.
We look forward to seeing you soon - in a yoga or meditation class, at a Sunday evening program or volunteering.
With appreciation and love,

- a few small outdoor lighting/grounds and maintenance projects
- a small activity that might add 10 minutes to your regular visit to WYC
- special projects housekeeping such as removing candle wax from the carpet, or cobweb management
"Devote yourself to meditation and japa, and your heart will overflow with love for humankind.
“Of all the forms of meditation, meditation through attention on the breath is probably the easiest and most direct way to self-realization. By performing breathing exercises called pranayama in conjunction with meditation, the aspirant can coordinate and integrate various functions and energies of the nervous system. Once this is accomplished, the aspirant easily controls the life-supporting vital air or prana. This in turn, leads to control over the mind. When the aspirant gains control over the mind, s/he enjoys unique joy and peace. Then s/he realizes that the entire universe is the creation of one God. If this happens on a large scale, the miseries of the world will come to an end, and there will be peace and happiness all over the world.”

The Woodbury Yoga Center (WYC) was established in 1984. Incorporated as a non-profit education center, WYC supports the religious diversity of the community and welcomes people of all backgrounds.
Janaki Pierson, co-founder and director of WYC, has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for over 20 years. WYC offers day and evening classes in hatha yoga and meditation. Free informational programs are offered every Sunday evening.
WYC's philosophy is based on the experience that the answers to all questions of living lie within us and are accessible through the practices of yoga and daily meditation. Our purpose is to share this understanding and the benefits of these practices with our neighbors throughout the region.

If you aren’t sure which instructor suits your style, try the “Yoga Sampler,”
which entitles you to any 8 classes running during a the 8 week
schedule—all 8 classes in one week, if you like! For people who
frequently take “drop-ins”, the Yoga Sampler is the way to go, and may
save you money.

make sure it is running.
• If the first class you take isn’t what you are looking for, feel free to
experiment with different teachers—each teacher has his/her own style.

If you have questions speak with your instructor or with Diane or Pam in the office.

Personal Thoughts on Healing & Wellness
I have ordered many copies of Dr. Joshi's book: Ayurveda and Pancha Karma about the ancient science of healing and rejuvenation for the WYC bookstore. It is the best explanation I have ever seen on the topic, clear and interesting, with examples from his clinical practice of success with patients where western medicine has failed. I highly recommend it. Dr. Joshi, who treated me in India, will be offering Pancha Karma in New Mexico in the fall. I definitely had the strong sense that these procedures (which recommends daily yoga postures and meditation as adjunct practices) heal not only the physical body, but are also cleansing the subtle body and bringing the entire body/mind/soul system closer to God.