Schedule Updates for the New Year

No Classes this weekend - January 1 - January 3, 2011

The Schedule to the right is effective January 6, 2011.

Beginning January 6, 2011 - Thursdays 11:30-1pm Ashtanga Guided practice is cancelled.

Beginning January 7, 2011 - First Friday Moon at the Blue! The first Friday of each month, I'll be teaching a Guided Moon Sequence class at Blue Lotus in Raleigh. See you at the Blue!

Beginning January 8, 2011 - Saturday mornings 9-11am Mysore at AYC. Pay what you like - suggested donation $10-15. Space limited - contact me to reserve a spot - inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

Beginning January 9, 2011 - Sunday mornings at Evolve Movement - Namaste in Cary will be: 8:30-10:00am Ashtanga guided practice; 10:30-12:00 Guided Moon Sequence.

Beginning January 10, 2011 - Monday mornings in January Only - 5:45-7am Yoga for Athletes - I'll be subbing for Chris Newport at Evolve Movement - Namaste in Cary. Come join me to start your day off right!

Guided Moon Sequence Friday December 3; 7pm at Blue Lotus in Raleigh

Come enjoy The Moon Sequence as developed by Matthew Sweeney this Friday evening at Blue Lotus in Raleigh from 7-8:30pm. Make an evening of it and stay downtown afterward to enjoy First Friday festivities during this glorious holiday season!

Pre-register on line now or drop in. www.bluelotusnc.com

Also - this Saturday morning Mysore will be at 9:00-11:00am at Ashtanga Yoga of Cary. Contact me to save your spot! $15. inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

Saturday Mysore and Upcoming Moon Sequence

Saturday Mysore:

AYC is now offering Mysore sessions on Saturdays. The time shifts each week - usually either 9-11am or 11-1pm, but sometimes earlier or later. Times will be posted each week on this blog, so be sure to become a follower to receive the updates automatically, or check the blog regularly. Contact me to reserve a space: inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409; Cost: $15;
All levels welcome - even complete beginners.

Moon Sequence as developed by Matthew Sweeney:

This Friday, October 29; 6:30-8:00pm at Blue Lotus in Raleigh. Sign up now at www.bluelotusnc.com

Next Friday, November 5; 6:30-8:00pm at Ashtanga Yoga of Cary (AYC). Contact me at inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409 to reserve your space.

Updates

CANCELLED - This Sunday October 17, 8:30-10:30 Mysore at Evolve Movement - Namaste

Check the Website before coming to this Sunday October 17 10:30-12:00 Ashtanga Explorations at Evolve Movement - Namaste http://evolvemovement.com

UPCOMING SPECIAL OFFERINGS:

This Saturday October 16, 11:30-1:30pm Mysore at Ashtanga Yoga of Cary - $15 drop in fee. contact me if you'd like to come - All Levels Welcome! inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

Friday October 29, 6:30-8pm Moon Sequence at Blue Lotus in Raleigh www.bluelotusnc.com

Friday November 5, 6:30-8pm Moon Sequence at Ashtanga Yoga of Cary - $10 suggested donation. contact me if you'd like to come - space is limited! inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

Guided Moon Sequence in October

There are several opportunities this month to experience the Moon Sequence as developed by Matthew Sweeney:

Friday October 1st; 6:30-8pm at Ashtanga Yoga of Cary (207 Joseph Pond Lane, Cary)
$10 suggested donation - ONLY A COUPLE OF SPACES LEFT! Contact me asap: inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

Sunday October 3rd; 6-7:30pm at Evolve - Namaste in Cary - http://evolvemovement.com

Friday October 29th; 6:30-8pm at Blue Lotus in Raleigh - www.bluelotusnc.com

I can also teach the Moon Sequence in a Mysore setting on Sunday Mornings 8:30-10:30am at Evolve - Namaste in Cary - http://evolvemovement.com

Lastly - check the schedule to the right - beginning October 7, my Thursday 11:30-1pm class will go back to Guided Primary Series.

Guided Moon Sequence October 1, 2010

Hi Folks!

Well, we had such a great response to the Moon Sequence earlier this month, so let's do it again! Friday, October 1 - 6:30 - 8pm at my home studio - Ashtanga Yoga of Cary (207 Joseph Pond Lane, Cary, NC 27519). Cost: $10 suggested donation. Space is limited for this one, so sign up soon! Contact me at 880-9409 or inghamsk@gmail.com to hold your spot.

Also - be sure to check out the schedule updates to the right - Sunday mornings at Namaste Yoga center: (www.namasteyogacenter.com)

8:30-10:30 Mysore practice - Self Paced practice with teacher guidance - All Levels welcome. Students may practice and/or learn Ashtanga or Moon Sequence.
10:30-12:00 Ashtanga Explorations - Guided practice with a focus on techinque - All Levels

Guided Moon Sequence September 3, 2010

Come celebrate the coming new moon on Friday evening, September 3rd, 6:30-8pm, at Blue Lotus in Raleigh (www.bluelotusnc.com)!

Students will be guided through the Moon Sequence as developed by Matthew Sweeney. Designed as a complement to the primary series in Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, this vinyasa style practice has a cooling, grounding effect, while still energizing the entire body, focusing on hips, shoulders and sacrum.

I am so excited to be able to share something that I have found so helpful in my own practice! I enjoy the Moon Sequence practice at least once a week, as I find it grounding and comforting. This beautiful vinyasa sequence complements an Ashtanga primary series practice, as there is no jumping through or back, and the rolling vinyasa between seated poses is designed to calm the nervous system.

This class is suitable for all levels of student, though some experience with Ashtanga yoga is helpful.

August 2010 Schedule

Sunday 8:30-10am Led Primary Series @ Namaste Yoga Center in Cary

Monday 11:30-1pm Ashtanga @ Blue Lotus in Raleigh

Thursday 9:30-10:45am Ashtanga @ Blue Lotus in Raleigh

Thursday 11:30-1:30pm Mysore @ Namaste Yoga Center in Cary

Mysore Style Practice...

For those wishing to deepen their Ashtanga yoga practice, or move to the next level, a Mysore
style practice is really the way to go. I'd like to offer a session
in Cary, but would love to hear from you as far as when would be a
good time or day.

If you're not sure what you think of "Mysore" style classes, come to
my class at Namaste Yoga Center on Sunday March 21 at 8:30am. I will
begin the class as a led Primary series class, and we will break off
into a Mysore style class about half way through. Those that want to
continue on to learn the rest of Primary Series will do so with
guidance, and those ready to begin Intermediate series will be given
that option.

Named after Mysore, India, the birthplace of modern Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, the term "mysore style" indicates a self paced class. Students are expected to learn the Ashtanga yoga system, and practice at their own pace, with the teacher in attendance to assist and/or make adjustments.

Aside from the obvious advantage of being able to practice at one's own pace, there is a certain energy present in Mysore style classes that is unique. Since the breath is so essential to the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice, and each individual breathes at their own pace, students get a much better feel for the effects of "riding the breath" so to speak.

Mysore classes are also a great place to ask questions or pause in your practice when needed, whereas in a led class, the focus is generally on sticking with the flow of the class with few interruptions or instructions on poses.

And of course, there is the benefit of learning and internalizing the practice, so that you can practice anywhere or anytime. Ashtanga yoga is designed to be practiced every day, beginning with a short practice for beginners, and building from there. After an initial investment of time and energy, students have a practice they can take with them anywhere, and practice for life.

Private Sessions

Now offering Private Sessions!

For those with "wonky" schedules that are constantly changing, or those just not ready for a class setting! Private sessions are also a great opportunity to explore a little deeper with your practice, or possibly move on to the Intermediate Series of Ashtanga yoga. Sessions will be at my home studio in Cary.

If interested, contact me:

Stacy Ingham
inghamsk@gmail.com
468-7180
880-9409 (cell)

Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners

Ashtanga Yoga Level I for Beginners :

When: Wednesdays beginning February 3, 2010; 6:30-7:45pm
Where: Ashtanga Yoga of Cary - 207 Joseph Pond Lane, Cary, NC
Cost: $15 per class (passcards available)
How: Contact me at inghamsk@gmail.com or 468-7180 (for directions and space availability)

This Level I class is great for beginners to yoga and those with some experience. We will explore the foundations of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga: Synchronizing breath and movement, and learning the basic poses of this traditional practice.

Try to arrive a few minutes early to settle in, and wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement.

Schedule as of January 2010

Ashtanga Yoga of Cary

Stacy Ingham (click to email)
919-468-7180
Contact me directly for directions to my studio
My website: Ashtanga Yoga of Cary

My Teaching Schedule: Sunday - 8:30 - 10:00 am - "Led Primary Series" at Namaste Yoga Center (Cary) Sunday - 10:30 - 11:45am - Ashtanga Level 1 at Namaste Yoga Center (Cary) Monday - 11:30am - 1:00 pm - Ashtanga Yoga at Blue Lotus (Raleigh) Tuesday - 11:30 - 1 pm - "Ashtanga Level 1/2" at Namaste Yoga Center (Cary) Wednesday - 6:30-7:30pm - Ashtanga Level 1 at my Home Studio ($15 per session, Contact me for directions) **beginning January 20, 2010** Thursday - 11:30 - 1 pm - "Ashtanga Level 2/3" at Namaste Yoga Center (Cary) Friday - 11:30-1pm - Ashtanga Led Primary Series at Ride the Breath (Durham) **beginning Feb 5, 2010** Private Instruction (contact me)