Maya Currents

ALERT: Winter Storm Class Cancellations

 

BREAKING:  For all you hardy travelers, we have received confirmation from Alec Davis that he is planning to open studio to teach the 4:30PM Vigorous Yoga Flow class, as an all levels class today 1/16/2012.   

All morning classes (9:30AM and 11AM) and 12:15PM Pilates Equipment Circuit (PEC) are CANCELLED today, MONDAY 1/16/2012, due to hazardous driving conditions throughout much of the region.   Additionally, the 6:15PM Yoga Basics and both evening Pilates (6:15PM and 7:30PM) are cancelled.  All cancellations are indicated as they occur on the online class schedule.  Enjoy the snow, and we’ll look forward to seeing you back in the studio, as soon as the roads are safe.

New Year at Maya- Resolving to Fear Less, Love More

 

“Come, come, whoever you are…Poet, preacher, lover of leaving…Ours is not a caravan of despair…Even if you have broken your vow a thousand times…Come, yet again, come, come.” ~Rumi
 
Welcome to the New Year at Maya!   And to our new and improved WEBLOG, Maya Currents.  I’m pleased to be launching this new publication, with a resolution to use these interwebs well in 2012 to maintain a positive communication flow throughout our growing Maya community.  New Year Resolution… I love this tradition, with the visceral cue provided by the changing of the calendar year to set new (or renew) intentions for my life.  However, each year, it seems I hear more and more “bah-humbug” in regard to this fine tradition- friends and family pointing out rightfully that any day is a good day to start anew- or more pessimistically that these resolutions always seem to get broken, so why bother. 
 
While it’s true that I can make a resolution any and every day of the year, making it at the start of the calendar year feels right to me.  There’s a sort of feng shui to it, a positive synergy in committing to new and improved habits, in unison with so many others.  In an increasingly cynical world, the optimism is uplifting and fun- regardless of whether I actually manage to learn Spanish, remember birthdays, get in 10 minute meditation every day, or whatever else it is that I’m inclined to want to do more, better, differently.  The hopefulness feels good- as indicated in the opening Rumi poetry, we are not a caravan of despair!- and that is a hallmark of emotional health.
 
On the flip side, I have witnessed clients and other loved ones making resolutions that are inherently abusive, and that’s not so healthy.  Whether the abuse is physical, mental, and/or verbal… these types of resolutions do not serve the cause of love or health.  Even though it might masquerade as that.  When we establish resolutions for ourselves that imply that we are not good enough, unless or until fill in the blank, we are defeating ourselves from the get go, giving ourselves a message that degrades and subverts our efforts to live this life well.  As we move into the year, if the intention that we set is based on punishing, denying, belittling, shaming, or forcing ourselves or others in a heavy-handed or unloving manner, this is not likely to lead us to a more joyful existence in this life- and isn’t that the point?
 
I invite you to consider your own resolutions, whether pronounced publicly or only held within your head and heart, and determine if they are based in love or fear, and modify accordingly.  Are you resolving to get more exercise, because you love yourself and your body and you want to feel good?  Or because you are afraid that you will not be loved and admired as much if your body is not a certain size or shape?  Are you afraid that your body will not continue to function well enough to allow for your favorite activities?  Is that fear based in love for your life?  Love and fear can be so entangled, at times it might be difficult to sort out the bottom line, but this consideration can be helpful in avoiding the tendency to punish and abuse ourselves, when what we really need to be healthy and whole, to reach our greater purpose, is acknowledgement and celebration of our own best beloved selves, however we may currently appear in the world.
 
The whole health model at Maya is based on principles of self-love, rather than loathing and punishment.  This is why we don’t participate in popular marketing tactics used by many fitness facilities of fear-mongering around weight and body image.  We do not promote punishing or extreme styles of movement in our studio, but rather movement that strengthens, loosens, and opens channels in our body for ease of movement and flow.  All of the services and products we promote are aligned with the idea of loving and nurturing your whole self and all of your senses.   This creates a positive cycle- as you feel better in your body, your anxiety decreases and your joy increases, so does your energy and desire to care for your precious body.  As you become more active and care more for your body, your body becomes stronger and more energetic, you become more present and engaged in daily life.  As that occurs, you receive positive feedback from others, and you become more motivated to maintain the practices that are bringing you this joy.   Based on testimonials of Maya clients, this dynamic process leads to a more sustainable positive result in the way they look, feel, and function in their lives.
 
So, with that said…for 2012, I resolve to keep Maya on the same path, bringing positive whole health options to our community.  I resolve to develop greater means of communication with all of you, and new opportunities for you to help shape what Maya will become, as we move into this coming calendar year.  I hope you will join me in making resolutions that are healthy and positive, and support your ability to live out your best power in this life. 
 
With Love,
Shannon

Maya Art Show

Maya will be hosting an Art Show Friday, September 30th at the studio. We will be introducing three amazing artists who will showcasing their work here at the studio through the end of the year. Please join us from 6-9pm for an evening of art, music, snacks and libations! Artists will be available to discuss their works and art will be for sale for you to purchase. We hope to see you there!

Artist Showcase at Maya

We will be hosting a shared artist showcase at Maya on Friday, September 30th from 6-9pm.  This will be a fun opportunity for you to interact with our fabulous Maya team over some light snacks and wine, not to mention meet some very talented Artists who will be showing their beautiful works of art throughout the studio.  Please stop by for a fun social gathering while observing some unique pieces that could be potential holiday gifts (or just a special gift for yourself!).

Erik Cornelius was working out of Olympia, WA for many years.  He now resides in Walla Walla, WA where he has been able to focus on his work.  He is very talented and uses many different mediums to create dimension and texture.

Cyreeta Micy will be showing her beautiful 8 x 8 mixed medium pieces that are dynamic, colorful and can be purchased individually or as a series.  We will be showing many of these smaller pieces that will amaze you!

Labor Day Weekend

LABOR DAY WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

  • Friday 9/2:

Regular Class Schedule

Child/Youth Virtues Classes available

{Services Available for Massage, Acupuncture and Skin Care}

  • Saturday 9/3:

Vinyasa Flow, 9AM

Prenatal/Postnatal, 10:30AM

*Yoga Basics 11-12PM – CANCELLED

Child/Youth Virtues Classes available

{Services Available for Massage, Acupuncture and Skin Care}

  • Sunday 9/4:

Viniyoga 9:30AM – 10:45AM

*Vinyasa Flow 11-12:15PM – CANCELLED

Boutique Closed (Studio only open for Viniyoga class)

{No services available today}

  • Monday 9/5:

STUDIO CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

New Class Schedule for Summer

Class schedule for summer will not be scaled down this year.  New classes are being added weekly to accommodate our growing number of students.  Please check class schedule regularly to see what is changing.