Dear Friends and Students-
The change of seasons is upon us and transformation is in the air. I
have moved the focus of my regular class schedule to Palo Alto to be
closer to my home. The decision to leave classes and students that I
care about is very hard. It's never a "good bye", but a "to be
continued". Through my classes, workshops and retreats I am dedicated
to deepening the sense of interconnection between the individual yoga
communities where I have taught. In the next quarter I will be offering
workshops in Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, San Jose and
Cupertino (please see descriptions below). The reason I teach yoga is
to inspire, uplift and encourage. Not only for the personal growth of
other people, but to create a deepened sense of connection within the
community...our connection to one another.
I will be in India with Alex Theory and 10 students for the Yoga, Sound
Healing and Self Discovery retreat from October 11- October 28. Many
of you have asked, and we will be going again next year so visit my
web-site for future dates. As soon as I return I will be participating
in the "Be a Yogi for Halloween" retreat with Kelly Blaser and Savon
Wyland at Mt. Madonna Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains (see Dec.
below). Kelly and Savon are two of my favorite Bay Area instructors.
They will be leading the adult yoga and I will be doing energy therapy
and kids yoga. Children are welcome, so bring the family and let's
practice and connect together!
The week of November 1st I will begin my new class schedule (please see
below) which will include 3 new classes at Yoga Ladera which is just
1/4 mile off of Highway 280 at the Alpine Road exit. I am happy to say
that this location is very accessible from Los Gatos, San Jose and the
Peninsula. I have consciously designed the class times to be
compatible with commuting hours. To read about the studio please see
http://www.yogaladera.com They're not just Bikram anymore!
Finally, Debora and I will be doing our 3rd annual carribbean paradise
"Yoga and Chakra Clearing" vacation at the acclaimed Maya Tulum Retreat
and Resort in July 16-23 2005. We are offering a significant early
bird discount for those who register by January. Please see
http://www.spiritualwellnessctr.com
Thank you for your support and participation in making the world a more
unified and joyous place.
I look forward to seeing you all in just 3 weeks!
May all beings everywhere be happy and free!!!
WORKSHOPS & RETREATS
October 29-31 Be a Yogi for Halloween! Mount Madonna Center in the
Santa Cruz Mountains This retreat will be led by Purnima Conway, Kelly
Blaser and Savonn Wyland with energy therapy and kid's yoga by Samantha
Matthews. This is a variation on the theme of the Yoga and Sacred
Sound Retreats; Purnima will accompany two of the classes with Bhajans,
and entrance us with devotional Kirtan on Saturday night. This is a 2
night Yoga Retreat at Mount Madonna Center, Friday afternoon, Oct 29-
Sunday midday, Oct 31. Highlights: Asana classes and group meditation,
delicious vegetarian food, gorgeous vistas from the Santa Cruz
Mountains, mask making and a yogic dress up party with Kirtan (sacred
chanting.) Most importantly, we'll join in community, practice Yoga
together, and give our authentic selves the space to emerge from
beneath the hubub of our daily lives and the subtle masks of
conditioning. Kids are welcome to join you. There will be a couple of
occassions that and childcare may be available through Mount Madonna
Center. If we have enough kids, we'll also offer a special Kid's Yoga
class. Contact Kelly at at 831.421.9657 or e-mail kelly@blaserco.com
November 8 5:30-7:00 Foundations of Yoga A six-weeks series designed
to take new students and continuing students through a six class
intensive addressing all parts of a healthy, joyous and physically
sustainable vinyasa practice. * http://www.avalonyoga.com for more
details and contact Paul at 650.868.0748 to register.
November13 Vinyasa 101 This workshop is an opportunity deepen your
Vinyasa practice and or introduce someone to the practice. Samantha
will break down all parts of the Vinyasa practice in a fun and sweaty
session that will give you new insight into breath, alignment in
posture and movement with a deep relaxation at the end. Time:
12:30-3:00. Place: Yoga Ladera , 3120 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA
94028 ( Alpine Road exit on Hwy 280) ** http://www.yogaladera.com
$45 pre-paid by November 8 $55 thereafter. To register: Call Bill at
650-851-3500 or send check with name of workshop on memo Yoga Ladera
(address above).
November 20 the Art of Flow- Join Samantha in a Vinyasa Flow
Intensive focused on core strength and the elevation of consciousness.
Elements will include mantra chanting, pranayama, asana, with guided
creative visualization of intention. Time: 1:45-3:35. Place: The
Om Room, 300 Natural Bridges Drive, Santa Cruz 95060 Cost: $20
pre-paid by November 15 $25 thereafter. To register: Call Sam at
408.318.2900 or send check with name of workshop on memo to S.
Matthews, PO Box 181, Los Gatos, CA 9503.
November 20 the Partner Yoga- With Kelly Blaser and Samantha Matthews
Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means yoke, or union.
Partner Yoga offers the opportunity to take the deeply inward
experience of Yoga outward- and find deeper connection and intimacy
with another. Using body weight and mindful connection, we will work
with our partner, both to deepen our stretch and find our alignment in
each pose. Time: 4:15-6:15. Place: The Om Room, 300 Natural Bridges
Drive, Santa Cruz 95060 Cost: $30 pre-paid by November 15 $35
thereafter. To register: Call Kelly at 831.421.9657 or e-mail
kelly@blaserco.com
November 21 Yoga and Chakra Clearing with Samantha and Debora Parente.
The Tantric Wisdom tradition speaks of a process of
psycho-physical-spiritual integration and symbolizes this process as
the ascending of feminine spiritual energy of the universe through a
series of charkas, centers of consciousness aligned along the axis of
the subtle body.Chakra Energizing Yoga Practice is appropriate for all
levels. It is a gentle active practice focused on warming the body,
loosening muscles and energizing each Chakra your system. Chakra
Clearing in a group session will assist you in healing on a physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual level. As you rest in a relaxed
state, you may release emotional blocks resolving issues of:low self
esteem, fear and anxiety, grief, loss and stress, life, career and
relationship crises,chronic pain, illness, quick recovery from surgery
This is a special three-hour process of transpersonal introspection, of
reaching recognition and understanding that we are not separate from
one another nor from sources of higher love, insight, and being. This
workshop welcomes both new and previous workshop students. Please join
this wonderful and unique experience in self- empowerment Time:
2:00-5:00 Place: Event Yoga, 20580 Valley Grren Drive next to Apple
Computer campus Cost: $65 by 11/16 $75 thereafter To register: Call
Debora at 408.219.7036
December 11 Yoga and Chakra Clearing with Samantha and Debora Parente.
Description, cost and location details same as above.
December 12 1:00-3:00 Inversions with Samantha Matthews and Kent Bond.
Learn to get upside down with grace and ease. Time: 1:00-3:30.
Place: Willow Glen Yoga, http://www.wollowglenyoga.com Lincoln , ave
$35 pre-paid by November 7 $45 thereafter. To register: Call Michelle
at 408.289.9642 or send check with name of workshop on memo to Willow
Glen Yoga, 1188 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
July 16-23, 2005 3rd Annual Maya Tulum, Mexico Yoga and Chakra Clearing
vacation with Samantha and Debora Parente. A yoga vacation centered on
fun and spiritual growth. Each day is filled with yoga, chakra
clearing, great food, optional body work, swimming, snorkeling in the
magical, warm waters of the Caribbean coast.
Yoga, Sound Healing and Self Discovery, Rishikesh, India 2005 Date TBA
Public Class Schedule
Monday
5:30-7:00 Foundations of Yoga* Avalon Yoga, Palo Alto Series begins
November 8. 2004
Tuesday
4:30-6:00 Vinyasa Yoga Ladera, Portola Valley**
7:15-8:45 Flow level 2/3 Avalon Yoga, Palo Alto
Wednesday
10:00-11:30 Vinyasa Yoga Ladera, Portola Valley**
Thursday
4:30-6:00 Vinyasa Yoga Ladera, Portola Valley**
7:15-8:45 Flow level 2/3 Avalon Yoga, Palo Alto
Friday
10:00-11:30 Mixed Levels Vinyasa Willow Glen Yoga, San Jose
*http://www.avalonyoga.com for description and contact Paul at
650.868.0748 to register
** Yoga Ladera , 3120 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 (off on
Alpine Road exit on Hwy 280) see http://www.yogaladera.com
Thank you for your attention. If you would like to be removed from my
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Blessings-
Samantha
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