Andrea Dyer Yoga

Weekly Update

You Deserve A Break

Taking a break sounds so simple and maybe even easy.  I can pretty easily sit down and drink some water and flip around TV stations when I’m in the middle of housework. But taking a break from the bigger things like daily routines and habits takes more grit and a little wrestling with guilt and fear.

 

Some breaks are taken consciously with thought and purpose behind them.

 

Some breaks are unconscious and we abide in the space of the break until we realize that we left something or someone that maybe we didn’t intend to leave.

 

Summer is the time where most of us make conscious breaks - we take planned vacations. We switch our focus from one hobby to another to take advantage of the warm weather. We may even have jobs with seasonal lulls that bring a built in break.

 

Unconscious breaks are happening all the time…slip ups in our intentions to eat well, take good care of ourselves and challenge ourselves.  The realization that we have broken away from what serves us becomes a new break…an opportunity to recalibrate our direction, rededicate time to our own wellbeing and recommit to being present in our day to day living.

 

I’m taking a break this week to finally get out of town to go to a Foo Fighter’s show out of state.  In the planning of this break came the realization that I haven’t left Guilford county since February 2020 when I went to Chapel Hill for the weekend.  I haven’t left North Carolina since October 2019.  I haven’t been in the same room with my best friend since then.  Jon and I haven’t had a vacation since September 2019. This sounds like good reason to take a break.  And we are. After much waiting and anticipation, we are finally getting back on what we call the Cheap Seats Tour - going to live rock shows on the cheap.  But even with good reason, taking this break comes with guilt and fear. “Maybe I shouldn’t…”. “What if this? And What if that?”

 

Why is it so difficult to allow ourselves a break? Why is it so difficult for us to tell ourselves AND believe that we deserve a break?

 

It struck me this morning that guilt and fear are habits of limiting self worth. I think it was baked into me with my upbringing that my value is in what I am doing for others and not so much in what I am doing for myself.  Anyone here familiar with that?

 

I know from my years as a yoga student, that to develop new neurological tracks you have to repeat new ways consistently. Taking the first step is the most challenging, but if we can, it makes it a little easier and easier to foster that new track. Neuroplasticity is the term for this way we reorganize and grow in our thinking.

 

We all deserve a break.  This week, let’s think about how we can initiate change through taking a break from the things that need to be refreshed, reorganized, rethought or maybe replaced.  

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Even though I am taking a break from teaching for most of this week, that doesn't leave you without yoga. There is a huge library of classes in the On Demand section of my website. I hope you will explore the new channel groupings:

Led Sustainable Ashtanga

Low Impact - Yin, Deep Stretch and Gentle Soothing Yoga Classes

Mixed Levels - Slow Flow, All Levels Flow and Yin & Flow Classes

Intermediate/Advanced Levels - Monday and Friday Flow Classes

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August is NEXT WEEK! Two new classes are available In Person on Tuesdays - Yoga Refresh at Noon and Yin & Flow is moving to Tuesdays at 6 pm. Please book your spot, spaces are limited.

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Note about booking classes and purchasing passes:

Since I am delivering yoga in different channels and I am in the process of building those channels, I have to break out the passes into supporting these channels to determine and balance supply & demand.  Because of supply & demand, the August Live Stream schedule will be shifting. More on that next Sunday.

 

IN PERSON CLASSES
When booking classes, go to Book Online and if you are interested in attending all 4 August classes of let's say Intermediate Flow, you will book the first class in August (choose All August). That will prompt you to purchase the 4 class series pass and you will be booked for attending all 4 classes with that one booking.  If your schedule doesn't allow you to attend all four, you can book the class on individual dates that suite your schedule. You will then be prompted to pay drop in rates for each of the classes you book. Purchasing all 4 classes saves you $12.

LIVE STREAM CLASSES

When booking Live Stream classes, you will need a Live Stream Pass - you can drop in for one, you can purchase 3 or 5 Live Stream Classes - must be used in 30 days. 3 & 5 Live Stream Class Passes are only for Live Streaming.

COMBO - LIVE STREAM AND ON DEMAND CLASSES

The 10 class pass gives you 10 Live Stream bookings in 30 days PLUS access to ON DEMAND classes in that same 30 days. This is the pass for those who practice consistently multiple times a week - mostly attending live stream classes and supplementing with On Demand classes.  This is your best value.

ON DEMAND CLASS ACCESS

You can drop in for on the spot On Demand class access. Or you can purchase an unlimited week of On Demand or an unlimited Month.  This pass is greater those who practice exclusively online.

 

OUT OF TOWN STUDENTS & VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE

Live Stream and On Demand have been your connection to my classes during this past year and months.  I don't want you to miss out on the In Person class offerings. If you want to attend the In Person classes, I am offering Zoom access. If you purchase the 4 classes or are dropping in, you can receive a zoom link to attend the In Person classes virtually.  The same applies to local students who may have a conflict that prevents them from coming to the Cultural Center. Just send me a note and I will send you a zoom link. You must advise be of your virtual intentions at least 2 hours prior to class to ensure I have the right equipment with me to connect you.

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So the mantra this week is, "I deserve to take a break!" 

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I'll see you on the other side of my break if not in classes on Monday!

Peace, Love and Summer's Fire!

Andrea

 

Below are the reminders of what is going on and coming up!

 

 

Book Live Streams and In Person Classes

Classes - In Person and Live Streams

metaphysical workouts!

Join me on Tuesday at noon for a 45 minute meditation session.  Tuition is donation based - pay what you want. Please register by 11 am on Tuesday to receive the Zoom link.

 
Meditation Summer Camp

JULY IN PERSON CLASSES

Drop Ins Available for both classes

August Classes Now Registering

Tuesdays and Thursdays

NEW CLASS!

Join me for this lunch break class that will reset and refresh you for the rest of the day. This is a 45 minute class that is non-sweaty, but will get you focused, breathing and relaxed. It incorporates meditation, breath work, soothing movement and restorative poses to calibrate you to the present, relaxed moment. Appropriate for all levels. Tuesdays at noon starting on Aug 3.

 
Book August Yoga Refresh Classes

NEW CLASS!

Yin and Flow is moving from live streaming on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm to Tuesdays at 6 pm in person.

 

Yin and Flow combines Yin and Yang attention to rebalancing energy in the body, mind and spirit.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to moving the body dynamically and the last 30 minutes are passive stretches using gravity and support. Appropriate for all levels. Tuesdays at 6 pm starting on Aug 3

 
Book August Yin & Flow Classes

NEW CLASS!

Yin and Flow is moving from live streaming on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm to Tuesdays at 6 pm in person.

 

Yin and Flow combines Yin and Yang attention to rebalancing energy in the body, mind and spirit.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to moving the body dynamically and the last 30 minutes are passive stretches using gravity and support. Appropriate for all levels. Tuesdays at 6 pm starting on Aug 3

 
Book August Mixed Levels Flow Classes

NEW CLASS!

Yin and Flow is moving from live streaming on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm to Tuesdays at 6 pm in person.

 

Yin and Flow combines Yin and Yang attention to rebalancing energy in the body, mind and spirit.  The first 30 minutes are devoted to moving the body dynamically and the last 30 minutes are passive stretches using gravity and support. Appropriate for all levels. Tuesdays at 6 pm starting on Aug 3

 
Book August Intermediate Flow Classes

New Online Programs

self-paced learning programs

NEW!

I am now offering online programs that allow you to access special instructional content at a time and pace that works for you.

 

Current Online Programs include:

Learn To Meditate - 21 Lessons You Can Do Anywhere - Bite sized lessons to help you learn and develop your own meditation practice.

 

Meditation Summer Camp - I am recording the Live Stream Meditation Summer Camp sessions and compiling them here. You can access these sessions over and over, any time that works for you.

 

Coming Soon:  Sustainable Ashtanga (formerly known at How to Build An Ashtanga Practice)

 
Online Programs

Private Instruction

personalized learning and practice

REMINDER!

As an experienced yoga teacher with certifications from internationally acclaimed teachers, I offer private instruction to those seeking a deeper, more informed practice that you just can't get to in group classes.

 

Are you returning to your practice after a long hiatus?

Are you working with healing an injury?

Are you wanting to take your practice to a deeper, stronger place?

Are you wondering if your alignment needs adjusting?

Are you looking for specific instruction in 

Restorative Yoga, Ashtanga, Power Yoga, Yin, Meditation and Pranayama?

Are you wanting a private session with friends and family?

 

These are all great reasons for booking one or several sessions with me.

 

Interested? Contact me at AndreaDyerYoga@gmail.com

336 392 9224

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