Let's Get Real

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Dear Yoke Folk,

We have a culture intrigued by reality. The current television industry is built around the lives and actions of what is named "reality TV." It is rumored much of it is scripted and many of my friends working in the movie/TV industry confirm this, still this phenomenon of television shows depicting real situations draws many of us to the television at least once a week. We want to see our favorite real people's lives unfolding before our own eyes. We seek to be a witness to the human experience, whether sensationalistic or down-to-earth.

This desire to know and care for our fellow humans is the root of many of the modern world's trends: peering into each other's lives via social media, the creation of mini-towns within urban cities, green-awareness/realization of our impact on other's lives, and the "value for many" - where our purchasing decision can assist another with less means.

A meaningful life is not about being rich, being popular, being highly educated or being perfect. It is about being real, being humble, being strong and being able to share ourselves and touch the lives of others.
-author unknown

"Yoga" is also a means to gather with folks who value connection and the ability to be real. Of course this isn't always how it turns out, however I truly believe the intention and desire is there. Joe Charsagua prompts to consider this opportunity in this month's blog post, Is Yoga Real?

Keepin' It Real, LauraLynn
theYoke's founder & executive director

Is Yoga Real?
By Joe Charsagua

As we near the completion of the first twenty years of the 21^stcentury, the adoption of the practice of yoga increased dramatically since its first appearances in the mid-twentieth century in the Western world. In many places and cities, it is common to jokingly describe the prevalence of yoga studios to be as common as Starbucks coffee stores. Yoga is inculcated increasingly into the common vernacular of society reflecting an increased acceptance of yoga in daily life. Additionally, medical professionals now advise their patients to practice yoga as part of holistic measures to treat intractable chronic pain issues. In our commercialized society, many name-brand stores and locations offer items for yoga practice such as mats, blocks, and yoga pants as part of their merchandise. With the increased adoption and presence of yoga in society, we should ask if yoga is real?

Read on..

सत
(the true essence)

A Group Mentoring Opportunity

Within each of us lies an essence of Self, which is unchangeable. Sometimes living life covers up our capacity to have faith in our inner sustainability. These real-time gatherings will provide tools for personal and professional nourishment. Give yourself the gift of these moments with LauraLynn Jansen and Marlo Nikkila and align your rhythm with the deepest aspects of Self.

Meets: TBD
please note if you are interested please drop us a line
& we will keep you loop as we develop the next session.

via: Zoom

Includes:
three group (9 folks max) gatherings (aprox. 90 minutes)
& a private session w/ a mentor-coach (30 minute)

Your investment: $108
Includes the special gift of a o ne-year Yoke Professional membership.

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*sign up by a month prior and receive an additional private session with a mentor-coach

This offering is part of theYoke’s
Yoga Professional mentoring program : Pay It Forward

Want more details? contact us at: hello@theYoke.Yoga.

Real Yoga Folk
Sharing Their Yoga Lives

Yoke Podcasts/Pods are conversations with everyday Yoga folk.
The newest Pod is with Joe Charsagua.

Joe is a Yoga teacher in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. In this month's podcast he shares his introduction to Yoga while being in the military, and continues the story of how Yoga evolved in his life to being a Yoga teacher. Joe is infamous in the Hampton Roads for always up to class touting a guitar and harmonium. Please listen in to his journey through Yoga.

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Deepen Your Yoga

Root of the Lotus
...a multi-month study of self through ancient Yogic text known as the Yoga Sutras.

If you have the desire to depend your understanding of all Yoga is, or wish to progress toward the ultimate expression of your life in this reality consider this course of study.

LauraLynn, theYoke's founder, will be your guide through this course which will meet online. LauraLynn's first encounter with the ancient science of Yoga was over three decades ago. A personal immersion into meditation, asāna, and Yogic texts has been her personal quest taking ever since. Recently she returned to India to complete an additional advanced training in Sanskrit and nādā (sound) Yoga. Her deep engagement of Yoga’s many layers informs her insights as a teacher.

Next session begins Fall 2018.
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Are you familiar with the Yogic path known as Raja?

Folks who follow the Raja path focus on the engagement of meditation and deep contemplation practices as their "Yoga." Raja is one of the historic Yogic paths known as margas.

Start your investigation into this Yogic path. Here

Do you feel aligned with theYoke's core values of being an organization standing for: seva, unity, & sustainability in the modern Yoga world?

Do you have something to say about it?

Drop us a line with a proposal to be one of our guest blog writers. By writing us at: hello@theYoke.Yoga