The Yoga Loft

Support Gretchen Mayhew's classes Monday's 6:30pm -8pm and Thursdays 9:30-11am. She is donating all of her class proceeds throughout February to Doctors without Borders, an international medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60 countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect or catastrophe. http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/
Info about Health Kits for Haiti (see below)
New classes! see class schedule
Scroll down to see gorgeous photos of our new space!

Give the gift of yoga...

Give the gift of health, happiness, and peace of mind. Gift Certificates make the perfect gift for a holiday, a birthday, or any day and are available on-line .

Thanks and Congratulations to the Yoga Loft - Voted Rhode Island Monthly's "Best Yoga Studio 2009" - Readers Pick!

We Moved! We're still at 16 Cutler Street, we just moved into the suite facing Child Street.

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HEALTH KITS FOR HAITI

The Warren Community along with the Methodist Church are collecting these specific items for health kits. These health kits are being distributed by UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Please sign up and let us know which items you wish to donate in bulk. The items must be NEW. The drop off box is at The Yoga Loft and Tom’s Market on Child St. Any questions please call Desiree 401-935-9104. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Drop off by 2/26/10
Watch for more info on assembling the kits. We’ll need volunteers for that as well. Thanks!

BIRTHING KIT ITEMS
- hotel size bar of soap (1 oz. and up)- latex gloves- square yds. of clear 4 mill plastic sheeting- new clean string each - packages of new single use razor blades - flannelette receiving blankets, each 1 sq. yd.

LAYETTE KIT ITEMS
- cloth diapers- shirts or one-piece - body suits- baby washcloths
- gowns or sleepers- diaper pins - open sweater open in front- receiving blankets

HEALTH KIT ITEMS
- 1 gallon zip lock bags- hand towels 15’’x 25’’ to 17’’ x 27” No kitchen towels- washcloths- combs (large and sturdy)- fingernail clippers- bar soap (3 oz. and up)- toothbrushes- adhesive sterile bandages- $ 1.00 for toothpaste (which will be added later)

Upcoming Workshops...

to preregister or for more info on our workshops (see workshops page)

Upcoming Workshop...

The Yoga Loft presents its 2nd annual ,"One World Dance and Music Celebration for Peace." Date: February 20, 2010, Time: 7-9 PM. Cost: $12/$10 students or seniors (kids under 12 free). Featuring Master Drummer Issa Coulibaly and Master Dance Instructor Seydou Coulibaly, Storyteller, Dancer and Yoga Instructor Abigail Ifatola Jefferson and more artists to be announced. Come enjoy a celebration for peace through music and dance. Refreshments afterwards.

February Updates...

Tai Chi with Jim on Tuesdays 12 - 1:30 PM (time change starts 2/2) - First class always free!
Saturday morning Yoga with Patricia Schneider 8:30 -10:00am Begins 1/9/2010 All Levels- (some experience)
Awareness Through Movement/Feldenkrais Method (see class description) : Monday 5 - 6 PM
Vinyasa with Nicole Saturdays 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Moderate Yoga with Ellen on Thursdays 6:30 - 8 PM
African Drums with Master Drummer Issa Coulibaly : Sundays 1-2 PM
African Dance with Master Dance Instructor Seydou Coulibaly : Sundays 2-3 PM

Master Drummer Issa Coulibaly

visit his website for more info and to listen to this amazing artist!

http://www.issacoulibaly.com/

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What's new in February 2010...

Time change Tuesday's Tai Chi with Jim Simon to 12 - 1:30 PM (first Tai Chi class is free!)
Awareness Through Movement/Feldenkrais Method (see class description) : Mondays 5 - 6 PM
Saturday morning Yoga with Patricia Schneider 8:30 -10:00am Begins 1/9/2010 All Levels- (some experience)
Patricia found yoga as a means to keep herself healthy for all of the classes she was teaching in fitness in addition to teaching skiing. What she discovered while practicing and studying the Anusara method was an exploration of one's vast potential for heart expansion through its' alignment principles and therapeutic qualities. This practice will make your practice soar!
This class is designed for all levels offering more advanced poses for the seasoned and modifications for those just beginning. We will explore a variety of poses in every class focusing on progressions to get from here to there! Lots of feedback and support. Please let the teacher know of any injuries or limitations prior to class.
A devoted student of Anusara since 2001, Patricia has studied with John Friend, Jamie Turner Allison, Justin Allison, Amy Ippoliti, Todd Norian, Ann Green, Ross Rayburn, Sianna Sherman, Deb Neubauer, Betsy Downing, Noah Maze, Geri Bleier, Michel Bleier, Holly Horvath, Monica Gully, Desiree Rumbaugh and Doug Keller for Therapeutics, all Certified Anusara instructors.

" I learn so much about myself and my practice every time I teach. I get back so much from every student"
The first class will center around the theme of "Expectation". Does Expectation Stand in the Way of Your Light? Do you allow your Expectations to Paralyze you?

Karma yoga

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