"We do not belong to the past dawns, but to the noons of the future." -Sri Aurobindo, Indian Philosopher |
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A note of Gratitude and Reflection from Stephanine Chapman, Owner As we begin 2023, I find myself overwhelmed with appreciation and excitement. I am extremely thankful for every single teacher at Bloom. I will never know what I have done in life to deserve the knowledgeable, dedicated, dependable and passionate team of teachers that we have, but I am beyond proud of each and every one of them, every single day! I am filled with gratitude for every human, student, and yogi who walks into our studio daily, weekly, or monthly. I value every interaction, every piece of advice and every ounce of love that each teacher and student pours into Bloom. And I recognize without all of you, Bloom could never be what it is today. I am dedicated to Bloom offering traditional yoga in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. I was hired by Aimee and Emily six years ago and I still vividly remember walking into Breathe Yoga Studio to teach my first class. From the moment I entered the space, I knew I was home. Even on my worst of days, I walk into our doors and still immediately sense and smell HOME. I could never put a value on that. As we enter this new year, my excitement is focused on our community. The community of Bloom in each class and within the studio, as a whole. Even our events outside of our home (our studio walls); events within the actual Shreveport-Bossier Community such as winter and summer solstices, Sponsoring Yoga Farm Fest and our quarterly donation-based classes and drives. Together, we are planting seeds that I cannot wait to see flourish. Thank you for watering and pruning with us. Together we BLOOM. |
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Yogi of the Month ............................... Angie Hemken |
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Yoga started as a form of rest and recovery to complement Angie's other exercises and activities. She says that yoga has become so much more than that to her, now. She thoroughly enjoys the practice and it has given her a way to turn off the constant To Do list running through her head. Angie's favorite thing about Bloom is how approachable each teacher makes yoga. She said, "When I started practicing yoga again after taking many years off when having kids, I was worried that I would feel out of place in the classes since it had been so long. Dina was one of my first instructors and she immediately made me feel at ease. Every instructor since then has been the same way and that has made practicing yoga so enjoyable for me."
Angie enjoys several classes, but her favorite class is Monica’s Ashtanga Half Primary Series. She "likes that she can easily track her progress each week since it’s the same series of poses in the same order each time. Also, as someone who constantly fights tight hamstrings, she enjoys all of the forward folds and downward dogs!"
If Angie could have a superpower, she would choose telekinesis. She's thought about this since she was little. Now, with young kids of her own, she says, "being able to move objects with her mind sounds really useful"! |
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Instructor Spotlight .............................. Kristy Hathorn |
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Kristy is a natural born teacher. (Never mind that she is a teacher in real life.) Her enthusiasm for learning and serving others is contagious. She "believes the benefits of yoga are accessible to all bodies at every age". And in Kristy's class, you are welcome no matter your skill level. You will find her to be calm and thoughtful. More so, she is committed to "encouraging students to become self-aware and to cultivate their own stillness through mindful practice". We are excited she has joined the Bloom Team! You can meet Kristy on the mat for: Yoga Flow Every other Saturday 9:30am |
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Pose of the Month ................. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) |
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Turn your world Sideways and see New Perspectives. |
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How to: Stand with your feet hip distance apart. Ground down through the balls of the feet and slightly bend your knees as you hinge forward from the hips. If you feel stable, you can grab opposite elbows and dangle. Benefits: Soothing Detoxifying Aids in transition of standing & seated asanas Keeps spine flexible & strong Strengthens the knees and thighs Reduces anxiety, depression, stress & fatigue Calms the mind Eases symptoms of asthma, headaches & insomnia
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| | Power Fusion 7 Week Series Sundays 4:30-5:40pm Dates: January 15-February 11 Price: $95 and $85 for monthly members The first 3 Weeks of Power Fusion will be with Monica, followed by 1 Week of Yin Recovery with Stephanie, continued by another 3 Weeks of Power Fusion with Monica. | | |
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| | Intention Setting Chakra Workshop Date: Saturday, January 21 Time: 3-5:00pm Price: $45.00 Journey through the Chakras as you set your intention for the New Year! | | |
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Donation Drive ...................... Women's Professional Clothing benefiting Dress for Success: Donation Dates: starting January 6 - ending February 17 Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier strives to inspire and empower women in their professional endeavors. They work to create a community of support to provide resources including professional attire to aid in assisting women to thrive economically. |
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You've set your intentions for the New Year. Now, it's time to keep them. .............................................................. Let BLOOM show you the way! ........................................................ Check out our Updated Schedule and Register for a class today! |
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Sign-up for a class on the MINDBODY app. Did you know the MindBody not only allows you to register for a class, but also keeps you up to date with schedule changes, studio notifications and special events? The app can be downloaded onto any mobile device. If you need help signing up, let us know!!! |
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