Here we are, it's finally summer time!
The trees, flowers, plants and our lawns are all in full bloom. The days are long and the sun comes up early. The birds are out singing and everything has come to life! Our minds start to wander to long summer nights, concerts at Pine Knob (yes we still call it Pine Knob), wandering on a beautiful secluded beach along the Lake Michigan shoreline, weekends at the family cabin, awesome vacations, camping trips, etc.
Summer is also very dangerous for us, not from the fireworks on the 4th of July. We are our own worst enemy in the summer. Why? Because of summer drift!
What is summer drift? Is that what we do when we float on raft in Lake Michigan? Not exactly.
Summer drift is when we start to drift away from our practice and our goals. We start to forget about all of the good habits we cultivated, we forget about our consistent yoga practice. We start to eat too much, we over indulge, we get less sleep. We lose the practice of moderation, we soften our tapas (the fire) that kept us going during the winter.
Yes, we love summer just like you. The good news is you can enjoy all summer has to offer, listen to amazing live music at outdoor venues, hang out in downtown Detroit, be with your friends. You can do all of this and still be a yogi, still keep your practices going. We do!
It is important for us to enjoy summer, and to rejuvenate, while not losing ground we have gained. We have put together wonderful offerings at the studio this summer to help you stay on your path. We are blessed to have an open, airy and light filled studio, where we can open the back door in the summer and have the ceiling fans on bringing the outside in. We are also blessed to have a team of caring teachers, and recent Teacher Trainees who have completed our 200 hour RYT program, who will be stepping in to sub classes this summer. It is an exciting time.
We, Shiva Das and I, will be taking a 1 month sabbatical this summer.
This is the first time in the 14 years of running the studio, that we will be taking an extended leave to deepen our own practices. As we often say in class, you can only give what you have, so we are going to recharge in the woods and do some intense Sadhana (spiritual practice).
All classes will continue. The studio will be here to support you,
if you continue to come and practice.
This is a practice for us all. For me and Shiva Das it is a practice of faith, Ishvara Pranidhana, to let go and trust in something bigger, and to trust in the unfolding of our lives.
Please read all the way through to discover what awaits you at the studio this summer.
Blessings, for safe travels and best wishes for an enlightening Summer!
Abhi Durga Devi & David Shiva Das
House of Yoga
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SUMMER WORKSHOPS/SPECIAL CLASSES
We have put together THREE amazing special summer offerings for you. One each month through the summer. Sign up for one. Or, why not sign up for all of them at a special rate!
Restorative Yoga with Reiki | $25
Join Stephanie & Deb for this amazing Yoga EXPERIENCE! Come for the deep relaxation of restorative yoga poses and self healing through Reiki.
Sunday, June 23rd 11am to 12:30pm
Bhakti & Beats | $25
Caroline & Tom Price team up for this dynamic vinyasa style hatha yoga practice all to the tribal rhythms of various hand drums, skillfully played by Tom. The active movements and rhythms enable a transcendent somatic experience.
Sunday, July 21st Noon to 1:30pm
Pain & Injury Free Yoga Workshop | $25
Deb Colling, House of Yoga teacher, & Michael Colling, physical therapist, present techniques to keep your shoulders, knees and back free from pain and injury during your yoga practices. They will explore traditional yoga postures while discussing common injuries. They will demonstrate adaptive modifications for these postures along with ways to strengthen weak areas of the body. Bring your yoga mat and a notebook.
Sunday, August 18th 11am to 12:30pm
Yoga experiences are $25 each or all 3 for $60
All events start on time. No late admittance.
Register here for Discount (3 pack for $60) click on pop up menu, select 3 pack
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DRUMOLOGY WITH THE AMAZING TOM PRICE
Friday, June 14 @ 7:30 - 9 pm | $20
drums provided, space limited, register now.
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Life OS is BACK with Durga Devi & Shiva Das
Our foundation program is back! In June we are accepting only brave, dedicated souls that want to improve the quality of their lives gently over these next 6 months.
July through December.
It's affordable and fun.
We will inspire you to be your best and we will motivate you to improve your health and wealth. You will rediscover your SELF and feel alive!!!
Get the 2nd half of your year off to a sizzling start.
Liberate yourself!!
For more information & discover how to sign up click HERE
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vishnu blue kirtan
Friday, May 31 @ 7:30 - 9 pm | $10 suggested donation
Stay in the Bhav, come chant the names of Ma, the divine mother. Durga Devi, Shiva Das, Tom Price and Abbey Taylor.
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