Do more Yoga!
How do you do more yoga? Especially in the summer, when the pace and energy level seems kicked up several notches. Your schedule and routine may be disrupted, because the kids are home from school, or you have company or because it's the summer. Can you keep in touch with the still point on the inside when everything starts moving faster (or slower, if we're talking about traffic) on the outside? How do you do more yoga? You could... do Uttanasana with a hip tip on one of the benches on the boardwalk and get some tailbone release; stand in Tadasana while you wait in line; add 20 minutes of Ujjayi Pranayama to your day - do it at the beach for the sound of the ocean on the outside and the inside; utilize one of Swamiji's Quick Fixes (we have 5 so far - Level Up, 3-5 Ujjayi breaths, 2 minutes of mantra repetition, cultivating yogic responses, and the pause between the breaths); take an extra class, or bring your company to class with you; come to the free meditation satsang on Wednesdays from 6pm-7:30pm; treat yourself to an Embodyment® session or a series; take a 1/2 day workshop; explore all the free teachings available to you from Swami Nirmalananda; repeat mantra; and so much more!
How do you do more yoga? Let us know!
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Terry's Thoughts: Greetings fellow yogis, Wonderful things occurred in May, promising an exciting June and summer ahead! On May 11th (my mother’s 108th birthday in heaven), Sadguru Swami Nirmalananda came to Rehoboth for a special satsang. We gathered at Prema Lynn Cattafi’s beautiful home where we were able to chant, meditate and talk with our dear teacher and offer our gratitude for the teachings she has bestowed upon us. After a morning of deep practices, we enjoyed a delicious Pot Luck and each other’s company, it was so uplifting to share the deeper aspects of yoga .
This edition of the newsletter is chock full of ways to enhance and enjoy our community this summer. Be sure to read about the results of the class schedule survey below, and thank you to all that participated! We will be adding some new class times this summer, giving you more opportunity to spend time with your yoga community.
We are also offering so much support for your meditation practice - please join us and we will meditate as a group, which is an amazing experience, always deeper and an important part of your yoga lifestyle. Thank you so much for your participation, for your yoga practices and your continued support. Here’s to a summer full of yoga and community with our fellow yogis!
Namaste, In gratitude,
Terry, Ishvari
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We teach Svaroopa® yoga at Rehoboth Beach Yoga. In Svaroopa® yoga, the focus is on releasing tension in the muscles around your spine. We get that release with precise alignments and support in the poses. In addition to our daily classes (check out our schedule!), we're offering the following asana events:
Thursdays, June 6 - September 5 - Yoga and Meditation Series, 6pm-7:30pm, $150
Saturday, June 8 - Walk like a Svaroopi, 1pm-4pm $45
Sunday, June 9 - Free Yoga Class, 1pm
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Meditation
We teach Svaroopa® Vidya Meditation at Rehoboth Beach Yoga. If you want to start a meditation practice, restart your practice, or are a regular meditator, we have programs to support you! We're offering the following meditation events in June:
Wednesday, June 5, 12, 19, 26 -
Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Thursdays, June 6 - September 5 - Yoga and Meditation Series, 6pm-7:30pm, $150
Photo used courtesy of Svaroopa Vidya Ashram |
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Community
 Thanks to everyone that joined us last night as we celebrated Swami Nirmalananda's Shakti[at anniversary! Meditating is always better in a group, and preparing for meditation with yoga poses is even sweeter! Swamiji's discourse was relevant as always - it seems like she knows exactly what we need to hear, you know? It's always wonderful when we can gather as a community to celebrate each other and this amazing yoga!
 Swami Sunday is a free program offered in Downington, PA most Sundays. Kelly attends a couple of times a month, and would love for you to join her, or meet her up there! There's something very special about seeing Swamiji in her home. The first portion of the morning, The Guru Gita, begins at 8:30am, which means a 6am DE departure. If chanting (or a 6am departure) is not for you, please consider heading up for the 10am for satsang. Swami Nirmalananda will lead the group in another (shorter) chant, and then offer some teachings. Kelly will be going up on June 16th and June 30th. If those dates don't work for you,  consider July 7th and July 28th. If you're interested in attending both the Guru Gita and Satsang, you are welcome to hit the road with Kelly at 6am. If you would like to meet her up there later for Satsang, she can coordinate that with you. And, if you had time, we could certainly avail ourselves to lunch afterwards at one of the many delicious restaurants in the area. What a great way to spend a Sunday... on a yoga field trip! Email Kelly with any questions or to make some plans.
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Do you have a yoga space at home? Whether it's a corner or a wall or a room, we'd love for you to share it with us! Send a picture of your yoga space to My Yoga Space and we'll post pictures here next month. Don't have a home yoga space? Start one by adding a piece yogic decor to your home. Check out some options at the ashram here. If you're looking for a tapestry, this site is where the Om tapestry in the studio was purchased. |
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With All Your Heart fundraiser
Yoga teaches you to put your heart into whatever you do, especially into your yogic practices. As yoga quiets your mind, you tune into your heart, your own essence. You progress in your practices and your heart swells. When you open your heart, you naturally want to give from the bottomless depth of your being. You want to contribute. It works the other way too. Swamiji says that when you open your wallet, even a little bit, you open your heart. Support the heart of this powerful practice. Donate as a way to honor your teacher, and the teachings. Donate to the Ashram here.
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Sussex County Women's Journal Ad
Keep your eyes out for our ad in the summer issue of Sussex County Women's Journal. We're excited to be teaming up with Turning Point Yoga and Meditation to spread the good word about Svaroopa® yoga and Meditation opportunities here in slower lower Delaware.
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Yoga and Meditation Series
Thursdays, June 6th - September 5th 6pm-7:30pm
Sandy Mati Gilbert has been certified by Swami Nirmalananda, Spiritual Leader and Master Teacher at Svaroopa® Vidya Ashram, to teach a new and different yoga class. It will still be 90 minutes and will include both asana (poses) and meditation in each and every class. Doing poses before meditation has always been part of the ancient yoga tradition, Read more...
Photo used courtesy of Svaroopa Vidya Ashram
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Walk like a Svaroopi!
Saturday, June 8th 1pm-4pm **NEW DATE**
How do you walk without tightening your spine? There is a way! Join Kelly for an afternoon of learning how to walk with an open spine. You will delve into poses that support your walking lessons, and then take your skills and put them into practice as you walk. You will never look at walking the same way again! Read more
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Learn to Meditate Easily
Saturday, June 15, 22, 29 - 3pm-5pm
Whatever you think meditation can do for you, it will give you so much more...
This 3 week series makes meditation easy and accessible. It is perfect both for beginners, as well as those who want to deepen their meditations. You will experience the benefits of meditation for yourself with these simple yet profoundly effective tools that are easy to incorporate into your daily life. Learn more...
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Opening Your Heart
Saturday, June 22nd 1pm-4pm
Held at The Olive Branch, Milton
Open your heart to your own Self. Trust in your inner process and you'll be able to go with flow as life unfolds. Svaroopa® Yoga specializes in unraveling the tensions at the base of your spine with compassion and ease. When your tailbone muscles let go, you feel less fear: your heart will automatically open! Lissa (Yogeshwari) will guide you through an afternoon Read more
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Take Your Yoga off the Floor
Sunday, July 21st 1pm-4pm
Join Kelly for an afternoon of poses that create strength and balance without effort. Learn how to use your legs instead of your spine, and even to release your spine. You will leave feeling relaxed and energized, with increased adaptability under pressure, clarity, and mental and emotional balance. Read More
Photo used courtesy of Svaroopa Vidya Ashram
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Private Sessions
A private session is an opportunity for you to work one on one with a yoga teacher/therpaist. There are different types of private sessions you can sign up for, including Embodyment® Yoga Therapy, Overlap Healing, Vichara Yoga Therapy, and Pose work.
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Who can benefit from private sessions? People with a tight spot they can't quite release in class, people with chronic pain, people new to Svaroopa® yoga who want to familiarize themselves with the yoga before joining a class, people with busy minds that want to quiet them down, people who want support in developing a home practice, people who want to take their practice deeper, people who are facing challenges and could use some extra support... you get the idea. Everyone could benefit from a private session, and what a wonderful addition to your practice and way to take care of yourself! Learn more about the different types of private sessions offered at Rehoboth Beach Yoga here.
Photos used courtesy of Svaroopa Vidya Ashram
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Travels with Terry
Get all the information for our 2020 Mayatulum trip here!
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Please give us your feedback!
Let us know what you think of our format, and any topics you'd be interested in seeing included. Please email us your feedback Thanks, and Namaste!
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Rehoboth Beach Yoga Memes
Many thanks to Svaroopi Teresa Rodriguez for creating these Rehoboth Beach Yoga memes! Please share the ones that resonate with you to your favorite social channels. You'll find more great ones on our Facebook page. If you like Teresa's work, check out her website here. Do you have a favorite meme? Email us and we may include it here!
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Class Schedule Survey Results
Thank you to everyone that completed our class schedule survey! We are adding the following classes to our schedule - Tuesday 10am, Wednesday 4pm, Saturday 8am and 10am (instead of 9am). The Tuesday night class will begin at 6pm, and take a look at the information above about the new Yoga and Meditation series. The new schedule will take effect Monday, June 24th. We'll see you at the studio!
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Yoga Class Schedule until Sunday, 6/23
Monday - 9am ~ Terry
Monday - 4pm ~ Sandy
Tuesday - 7pm ~ Kelly
Wednesday - 9am ~ Elaine
Thursday - 9am ~ Terry
Thursday - 4pm ~ Kelly
Friday - 10am ~ Mary Jean
Saturday - 9am ~ Kelly
Sunday - 10am ~ Terry
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Yoga Class Schedule beginning Monday, 6/24
Monday - 9am ~ Terry
Monday - 4pm ~ Sandy
*Tuesday - 10am ~ Kelly
*Tuesday - 6pm ~ Kelly
Wednesday - 9am ~ Elaine
*Wednesday - 4pm ~ Kelly
Thursday - 9am ~ Terry
Thursday - 4pm ~ Kelly
Friday - 10am ~ Mary Jean
*Saturday - 8am ~ Kelly
*Saturday - 10am ~ Kelly
Sunday - 10am ~ Terry
*NEW CLASS / NEW TIME
Free Class at 1pm on the 2nd Sunday of every month
Photo used courtesy of Svaroopa Vidya Ashram
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Calendar of Events
Wednesday, June 5 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Thursday, June 6-Thursday, 9/5 - Yoga and Meditation Series, 6pm-7:30pm $150
Saturday, June 8 **NEW DATE** - 1/2 Day Workshop - Walk like a Svaroopi!, 1pm-4pm $45
Sunday, June 9 - Newcomers Yoga Class, 1pm Free
Wednesday, June 12 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Saturday, June 15 - 3 week course - Learn to Meditate Easily, 3pm-5pm $65
Sunday, June 16 - Swami Sunday Road Trip! Email Kelly to RSVP
Wednesday, June 19 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Saturday, June 22 - Opening Your Heart, The Olive Branch, Milton, 1pm-4pm $55
Saturday, June 22 - 3 week course - Learn to Meditate Easily, 3pm-5pm $65
Wednesday, June 26 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Saturday, June 29 - 3 week course - Learn to Meditate Easily, 3pm-5pm $65
Sunday, June 30 - Swami Sunday Road Trip! Email Kelly to RSVP
Wednesday, July 3 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Sunday, July 7 - Swami Sunday Road Trip! Email Kelly to RSVP
Wednesday, July 10 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Sunday, July 14 - Newcomers Yoga Class, 1pm Free
Wednesday, July 17 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Sunday, July 21 - 1/2 Day Workshop - Take Your Yoga off the floor, 1pm-4pm $45
Wednesday, July 24 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
Sunday, July 28 - Swami Sunday Road Trip! Email Kelly to RSVP
Wednesday, July 31 - Weekly Meditation Satsang Group, 6pm-7:30pm Free
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Thanks for sharing the Rehoboth Beach Yoga love!
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