To our dear and valued community,
July in Juneau means late sunsets, nature in full bloom and playing outside, which might mean gathering with friends, climbing a mountain or digging in the garden. At Auke Bay Yoga, we’re crafting opportunities to enhance your summer experiences, to care for your body and tend to the garden of the mind. In this note, read about new classes for hikers, teens, and for receiving extra rest, plus specialized events that invite you to celebrate and restore.
Therapist and meditation teacher Dr. Rick Hanson teaches his clients to imagine that the mind is like a garden. We can simply be with it, observing weeds and flowers without judging or changing anything. Or, we could gently pull the weeds that threaten to take over by learning to decrease unhelpful rumination. We can also choose to grow more flowers by increasing feelings like compassion, resilience, feeling seen and appreciated. This month, we invite you to explore how a therapeutic practice can not only offer strength and flexibility for the physical body, but provides an opportunity to cultivate more beauty in your inner world through the summer months and beyond.
In support of your July, new classes at ABY:
Yoga with Weights- Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm
We now offer an evening version of this unique class that blends the embodiment and mindfulness of yoga with the additional strengthening of aligned work with light weights.
Yoga Nidra and Roll, Restore, Explore- Rotating Tuesdays from 7-8:15pm
Immediately following Yoga with weights, enjoy the profound relaxation of the revolving offerings of Yoga Nidra (healing non-sleep deep rest) and Roll, Restore, Explore (deep tissue release with tune-up balls).
“Vin and Yin”- Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45pm
Introducing an experience that combines the dynamic practice of Vinyasa flow, with a selection of sustained stretches and stillness.This class climbs like a ladder before dipping into attention to the inner channels of the body through classic “yin” style postures and deep rest.
Yin Meditation- Friday mornings from 6:30-7:30am
It is taught that the mind is most open to meditation in the early morning hours, so we’re bringing this class back by popular demand. This experience is intended for all levels and offers a chance to linger in gentle, supported postures for a few minutes each alongside an exploration of meditation techniques.
Healthy Hikers Flow- Sunday evenings from 5-6pm
As a special treat to close your active summer weekends, join us for a session that aims to lengthen hard working leg muscles and strengthen neglected lower body stabilizing muscles. A slow flow designed to be accessible for every ability level, “Healthy Hikers Flow” isn’t just for those hitting the trail, but anyone looking for a class focused on lower body connection.
Yoga and Brunch at Orca Point Lodge- Sunday, July 7th, 8am-11am Enjoy a scenic cruise on the way to the Lodge where you’ll be guided in an all levels therapeutic flow with a view by Auke Bay Yoga’s Lisa Dumas. This session may take place inside the lodge or outside on the spacious deck, depending upon the weather. After the session you’ll enjoy a brunch spread as you relax and enjoy the remote tranquility of Orca Point Lodge. |
Relief for the Anxious Teen Series- Thursdays July 11, 18, 25th, Aug 1st 10-11am Certified Trauma Informed Yoga Therapist Lisa Dumas intends to co-create a safe space for four weekly one hour sessions to explore accessible, evidence-based techniques to calm anxiety, panic attacks and challenges with sleep for young people. Participants will not be expected to share in classes and can expect to sample simple ways of moving, breathing and relaxing to settle “nervous” nervous systems (it’s ok to feel nervous!) so they can be utilized when they are needed. Contact Lisa for questions about this series. Previous experience with yoga is not required. All bodies are welcome. Read more about the series. |
Holotropic BreathWork- Friday, July 19th: 7:15-10pm An active, deep, rhythmic and accelerated form of breathing that was specifically designed to help cope and/or release trauma in the body. From facilitator Lani's experience, the experience is a combination of somatic therapy, hypnotherapy and activator of the lymphatic system. Read More. |
Healing Sounds Sound Bath- Sunday, July 21st: 3-4:30pm Join Kristin Mabry (C-IAYT, ERYT500, CMT-P) to celebrate the full Buck Moon with healing sounds. Kristin will offer sounds, mantras, and questions for reflection and journaling. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a journal and a pen. |
Yoga and Whale Watch with Jayleen’s Alaska- July 27th- 1-5:15pm Breath of the Sea is a unique and exhilarating experience that combines the serenity of yoga with the thrill of whale watching. The experience begins with a 60 minute rejuvenating yoga class at our tranquil studio with Jess Hench, followed by a leisurely stroll to the nearby dock. Board one of Jayleen's Alaska's boats and set off into the open waters, where you'll have the chance to spot majestic whales in their natural habitat during your 3hr boat ride.
This event is currently fully booked, but you can join the waitlist by emailing info@aukebayyoga.com or directly replying to this email! |
Ecstatic Dance- Wednesday, July 31st- 7-8:30pm Corlé and Kristy are back to co-facilitate Ecstatic Dance. Come join us for an evening of open form and open hearted dance to celebrate the power of summer. All bodies, abilities, genders, and cultures are warmly invited. No dance experience is required.Kristy and Corlé create a safe environment and use ritual to invite in embodied movement, expression, joy, connection, and release. |
Thank you for contributing to the beauty of our community at Auke Bay Yoga. We wish you a peaceful and joyful July.
With appreciation,
The team at ABY
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