EARTH ELEMENT Fall Issue 2011 Allow your eye to linger on beauty - And know the scent of the seasons. Awaken to the present moment - Inviting your ears to hear the leaves and the song of sparrows. Awareness is the touch of the wind on your face and your feet on the ground of Life. New class schedule, Integrative Health Coaching (what is it?), Reflexology, workshops, and seasonal cards are all in this issue of the newsletter. We hope you enjoy looking it over and pass it on to your friends when you are done! Yoga in the Fall Yoga is a great way to prepare for the hustle and bustle of the upcoming Holiday season. Let your practice begin to deepen as you look into the sensations the postures bring about in your bodymind. Develop stamina and mental fortitude by holding your poses for longer periods, breathing deeply and seeing what comes up in your awareness. This practice is as much for the mind, cultivating an abiding nature, as much as it is for the benefit of the body. Tapping into this nature will come in handy when you are preparing for guests, dinners, and shopping. Earth Element is the place for Yoga, Pilates, and Reflexology. Now we also offer Integrative Health Coaching. 1 Earth Element, Inc., 121 W. Main St., Whiteville, NC 28472 / Ph 910.770.3581 / www.earthelementyoga.com
CLASS SCHEDULE Classes on the Fall Schedule begin September 1 and run through November 30, 2011 Fall Issue: 2011 Be strong like water. Flowing around obstacles, always finding a way. Monday 8:30am Basic Core Yoga (open level) Tuesday 7:45am Basic Yoga (open level) 9:00am Core Yoga Mix (1 & 2) P.M. 5:45pm Evening Yoga Wednesday 8:30am Basic Core Yoga (open level) Thursday 7:45am Basic Yoga (open level) 9:00am Core Yoga Mix (1 & 2) P.M. 5:45pm Evening Yoga (FREE) Friday: By Appointment Only For individual and therapeutic sessions Saturday 9:00am Yoga Stretch (open level) [Donation-based class] 2 Earth Element, Inc., 121 W. Main St., Whiteville, NC 28472 / Ph 910.770.3581 / www.earthelementyoga.com
Membership Options: Drop-in: per class: $10 Class Cards: (Please note: all class cards have a 90 day expiration) 5 class card: $45 ($9/class) 10 class card: $90 ($9/class) 15 class card: $120 ($8/class) Unlimited Month-by-month Membership: $85/mo. Come to any regular class as often as you like These memberships will come due at the beginning of each month. Quarterly Membership: $230 for 3 months of Yoga. Semi-annual Membership: $450 for 6 months of Yoga Payment Options: We are not set up to receive credit or debit cards at this time. Cash or check only please. Fall specials & Elemental News Join our Fall Membership Drive: Just 3 easy steps Update your membership & Invite a friend to join for 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months & Receive a 5 class card or Reflexology session for yourself. ($45 value) My Yoga Class Descriptions *You are invited to practice at your own level of comfort Basic / Beginner Yoga classes are structured to introduce the practitioner to the postures, breathing, and philosophy behind this ancient practice of health and wellness. Hatha Yoga describes a classical Yoga practice. A multi-level class that focuses on tuning into thought patterns and physical sensations during practice. Drawing the senses inward and releasing outward, goal-oriented thought patterns becomes the path for relieving stress and liberating the mind. Depending on the student, this practice can be meditative or challenging. Mat Pilates dramatically transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy graceful movement improving flexibility, agility and economy of movement. It can even help alleviate back pain. Vinyasa Flow / Power Yoga / Ashtanga classes are more active and designed to build strength and stamina in the body and mind. Vinyasa Flow brings Yoga postures into fluid motion. Power Yoga has longer holds and deeper bends. Ashtanga is a set series of postures designed to discipline the body/mind. Come ready to work. Yoga Core Mix is a blending of Yoga and Pilates principles to help you develop a strong, supportive powerhouse from which to live and move. This class is appropriate for all basic and intermediate students in good general health. *When practicing with us or at home, you are encouraged to listen to your body and work at your own pace. Please be mindful. 3 Earth Element,Inc., 121 W. Main St.,Whiteville, NC 28472 / Ph 910.770.3581 / www.firehorseyoga.org
EE ~ FALL ISSUE 2011 More things to try at Earth Element, Inc. Reflexology sessions Reflexology is a holistic science using the feet as a mini-map or microcosm of the body. It is a natural, noninvasive practice of stimulating the reflex areas in the feet (or hands) that correspond to our organs, glands, muscles, joints, and nervous system. Reflexology is the practice of returning the body to a state of balance. New!! Integrative Health Coaching We are pleased to offer you a new experience at a price you can t beat! Integrative Health Coaches partner with individuals to help them find a path to complete wellness that is right for them. Has your doctor told you to eat better, exercise more, and reduce your stress? Enjoy reduced stress, improved circulation, and help your body detoxify. $45 Book an appointment today. Please call 770-3581. Add an aromatherapy mud, hot towel treatment, or scrub for $15 more and give your treatment a new dimension. Do you have blood pressure or cholesterol numbers that need to come down? Are you pre-diabetic or diabetic and want to do more to get your blood sugar under control? Or is there some way you would like to change your habits to create healthier patterns in your life? If you answered yes to any of these and don t quite know how to make positive changes, and IHC can help you begin the path to whole health. Please call today for more information or to book your appointment for a free introductory session. 910-770-3581 Discover the possibilities! 4 Earth Element,Inc., 121 W. Main St.,Whiteville, NC 28472 / Ph 910.770.3581 / www.firehorseyoga.org
EE ~ FALL ISSUE 2011 Hand Drawn and Painted Holiday Cards & Festive Postcards Earth Element is proud to offer these beautiful cards for sale while supplies last! Created by hand in Hungary by a young upand-coming designer, these cards are unique and make wonderful gifts on their own or add that special touch to holiday gifts. Friends and family will cherish these for years to come! $15 / Cards $10 / Postcards Spinach and Toasted Goat Cheese Salad A beautiful way to eat healthy and love it! Begin with 8 cups fresh bright spinach, organic if possible. Wash throughly, spin dry, and set aside. Can also wilt spinach in skillet if you would like a warm salad. Add 1T butter to a skillet set on medium heat (sub Organic Earth Smart, or Smart Balance). Crush 1 garlic clove and add to skillet. Cut a 6oz round of goat cheese into 1/2 inch slices. Cover both sides lightly with fine bread crumbs and place in skillet. Toast both sides until a warm golden brown color. Lightly toast 1/4 cup walnuts (optional) Mix together equal parts good olive oil and balsamic vinegar and add any herbs you like. Blend well. Assemble the salad and serve immediately while goat cheese is still warm. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a depth of flavor and nice fragrance. Serves 4 Enjoy! 5 Earth Element,Inc., 121 W. Main St.,Whiteville, NC 28472 / Ph 910.770.3581 / www.firehorseyoga.org