First, some business news.
Belated thanksI would like to thank everyone who came out to the Wine and Nibbles Party on September 18th.  It was wonderful to see you.  I just wanted you to know how very much your support meant to me.  Thank you.
There will be no class Monday, October 11, Thanksgiving.  Michael Dynie, guest teacher comes to DOWNdog on Monday, October 25th.  Not to be misse

Drop-in/try-out availability this week:

(New students are welcome to come for a try-out class. This first practice is free.)

Monday evening All Levels Hatha (7h-8h15) 2 spaces

Tuesday morning: Beginner/Gentle Hatha (10h-11h15) 1 space

Wednesday evening Hatha Flow (7h-8h15) full 
(Studio opens 15 minutes before class.)

“Your Sunday Morning DOWNdog Post!”

 At this time of the year, when the days get shorter and the sunshine hours decrease, it is challenging to find the motivation to go to our mat.  Resistance, as mentioned in last week’s DOWNdog Post, beckons. 
For example.
Prior to the change in seasons, I used to do an evening practice. Lately,  I have found myself drawn to the Tube for yet another episode of “Dr. House!” 
Dr. House. What an interesting character. Excellent episode last night!  The series has finally given me food for thought, food for this morning’s DOWNdog Yoga Post!
Let me give you a little background info about the Netflix series.
Dr. Cameron, a principal character and excellent doctor, is fed up with Mr. Tough Guy who keeps debasing his fellow doctors. Fed up with his uncaring, flippant attitude. She quits.  (She likes him which complicates matters.)
In last night’s episode, Dr. House asks her to come back.  She does so on one condition: A Real Date.  Reluctantly, he  accepts.  
During this same episode,  there is an incident that brings forth the importance of vulnerability. 
A friend comes to visit a patient.  During the visit, she says, in the presence of Dr. House, “When we allow ourselves to be completely vulnerable in a relationship, things change.”  (I imagine, “To be vulnerable or not to be,” for Dr. House, will become central to forthcoming episodes.)
And now let’s connect with yoga…
In yoga philosophy, the most important yama, or guiding principle for a happy life is self love, self compassion. In other words, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable. To be open to whatever is going on with us can change us.  Can help us move forward with more positive energy.  
In a nutshell, letting go.  Yoga is amazing in so many ways.  But it takes time and over time, things can and do change.  

Serious DOWNdog Post this week! But sometimes being serious is the best way to find more lightness, more laughter. To find Savasana!

Namaste my dear students and friends,

Looking very much forward to our practice this week!