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Stacy Ingham teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in the tradition of the late Sri K Pattabhi Jois, and the Moon Sequence from Matthew Sweeney's Vinyasa Krama. Ashtanga Yoga of Cary (AYC) encompasses classes Stacy teaches at studios in Cary and Apex, NC. A variety of classes are available from introductory/led classes to a fully accessible Mysore program open to all levels and abilities. Please contact Stacy directly for registration and location information and any other questions.

email Stacy Ingham
by phone: 919-880-9409
Website: www.ashtangayogacary.com

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Holiday Updates December 2011

Check the schedule at the right:

Moon Sequence cancelled 12/25/11 and 1/1/12

In Addition, I'll be at:

Yoga Garden on 12/15, 12:30-1:30 for Power Hour - I will rotate in every three weeks to teach this class - come see me next week, and two more dates in January - check the Yoga Garden Schedule for details.

Evolve-Namaste in Cary 12/16, and 12/23 9:30-11am, subbing for Miche's Yoga Bhoga. Come play with me! All levels welcome.

I recently video taped a couple of my practices...hopefully to share some bits with you all. So look for that coming soon, and a couple of workshops in the new year - one for beginners, and possibly a collaborative workshop with a fellow teacher. I'll keep you all posted!!

The holidays can get a little crazy for many of us, but remember to carve out some time for yourself! If we don't take care of ourselves, how can we expect to take care of others?

Happy Holidays

Stacy

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

November Updates and Blog

Schedule updates first, then a blog post - hopefully the first of many posts in which I'd like to share my experiences and thoughts on my yoga practice on and off the mat.

  • This Saturday's Mysore and Sunday's Moon Sequence classes are cancelled.
  • New classes have been added at Evolve-Cary: Tuesdays 12:00-1:00pm Ashtanga Express level 1/2, and Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm Ashtanga Express Level 2. These classes will move quickly, so come ready to jump on the Ashtanga Express! ;-)
  • The next Moon at the Blue is December 2. Join me at Blue Lotus for this great sequence to start your weekend off right!
  • December 4 at Yoga Garden in Apex I'll be offering an Intro to Ashtanga workshop - save the date on your calendars, and keep checking the website for more details.
  • Also look for more info on a Power Hour rotation at Noon on Thursdays at Yoga Garden - I'll be rotating with 2 other teachers for this class.
Why Do I Love Ashtanga So Much?

It's so simple, really. The practice is already set out and waiting for me. All I have to do is come to my mat...which, admittedly, is not always so easy, but is simple! This morning I got up thinking I'd like to go to a class and do something different. So I went online and looked at the schedules for a couple of studios in my area. There were a couple of classes that looked interesting, but I wasn't really sure what to expect from them. Would this class have the backbending I really feel like I need today? Would that one be energetic enough? So I went to my mat, did my practice...and it felt great! That doesn't happen all the time...sometimes it's really hard to get to my mat, and when I do, its not the best practice ever, but I usually find something interesting there...even if it's just the realization that sometimes practice is not so easy. That's the thing about Ashtanga...It takes a little discipline to stick with it at times, but the payoff is definitely there, and the journey is one full of new discoveries. I do miss classes at times, and love to be led through a practice occasionally, just to test out some different paces and draw from that collective energy. But there is really nothing like a self-paced practice to really draw me into myself and allow that deeper exploration that is not always easy in a group setting.


Thursday, October 6, 2011

October Updates

Hi folks! Hope the fall weather is treating you well! I know my practice changes a bit as the weather cools. Seems like my practice slows down a bit, while my life begins to pick up speed, racing toward the holidays and the end of the year. Life is a Balance!

This month there are just a few announcements:

Next week, the schedule of mysore classes at AYC will be shifted a bit - classes will be Wednesday 10/12, and Thursday 10/13 at 11:30-1:30, and Saturday 10/15 at 9-11am. No classes on Friday. Let me know what sessions you'd like to attend and I'll save you a spot!

Friday, 10/21, 6:30-8pm is the next Moon Sequence at Blue Lotus. I'd love to see you there!

5-Day Mysore Intensive: Monday, October 24- Friday, October 28, 8am-10am at AYC.
For those with little or lots of experience with Ashtanga yoga, this is a great opportunity to deepen and renew your practice. The Mysore format is self-paced, so if you are just learning the sequence, or have always attended guided classes, this week is your opportunity to really establish the practice in your mind and body. For those with experience in a Mysore setting, this is a great way to jump-start your practice before heading into Winter, and perhaps begin to go a little deeper. For those interested in learning or practicing the Moon Sequence, that is also an option for the week. If 8am is a little too early, you can arrive as late as 8:30, and still have plenty of time for a full practice. 7:30 is also ok to arrive and get started, but please let me know ahead of time! ;-)
Donations only
Limited space, so contact me asap to reserve your spot.
Inghamsk@gmail.com
919-880-9409

The YouTube video below is a conversation with David Keil (Authorized Ashtanga teacher from Miami), explaining Mysore. Several of you have asked, and this is a nice discussion, including the quick answer, and a more in depth one as well.

Be sure to check my weekly teaching schedule to the right - I offer several Mysore sessions each week at my home studio (AYC), as well as several guided practices at various studios in the area. Hope to see you somewhere soon!



Monday, September 5, 2011

Fall 2011 Schedule

See the New and Improved Fall schedule to the right. Basically, in addition to the changes I posted last week, I have moved the Thursday mysore to Wednesdays 11:30-1:30. As usual, let me know if you plan to attend, and all classes held at AYC are by donation. inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

This coming Saturday, September 10 from 12-1:30pm, I'll be offering an Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga at the Yoga Garden in downtown Apex. This is your chance to find out what I'm always rambling on about! ;-) We'll begin with a short discussion, do a short warm up and sample Ashtanga practice, and end with a Q & A session. Oh yeah...its FREE!!! www.yogagardennc.com

Friday, September 16, 6:30-8:00pm is the next Moon at the Blue. www.bluelotusnc.com

5-Day Mysore Intensive at AYC: Monday-Friday, October 24-28, 8am-10am. Donations only. Save the dates and let me know asap if you'd like to come or need more info! inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

September Updates

Well, my month-long study program with Matthew Sweeney is drawing to a close, and it has truly been a transformative experience. I can't wait to share what I've learned!

With school starting tomorrow, my fall schedule is returning to normal, though with a few tweaks, so check it out at right. Here are some highlights:

I'm offering Mysore sessions at my home studio on Thursdays and Fridays at 11:30-1:30pm, and Saturdays at 9:00-11:00am...STARTING TOMORROW!! Let me know if you'd like to attend these classes and I'll save you a spot. inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409 Moving forward, I'll tweak the times/days for these sessions WITH YOUR INPUT...please let me know what you'd like to see on the schedule...including beginner classes and/or moon classes etc...

The Thursday morning Ashtanga at Blue Lotus is being cancelled beginning September 1, so tomorrow (August 25)is the last of that class BUT...

Beginning September 1, I'll be adding an Ashtanga Guided Practice at 5:30-6:45 at Evolve Namaste in Cary. I hope you'll join me for that practice.

Beginning August 29, I'm returning to the Yoga Garden for Mondays 7:15-8:30pm Ashtanga Guided Practice Level 1/2. Thanks to Zora for covering for me earlier this month!

Labor Day weekend the following classes are cancelled: Saturday morning Mysore 9-11am at AYC; Sunday morning Guided Moon Sequence 9:30-11am at Evolve namaste; Monday morning Ashtanga 11:30-1:00 at Blue Lotus in Raleigh.

Please join me at Yoga Garden on Labor Day at 7:15 for Guided Ashtanga level 1/2 to start your short week off well!

AND...Saturday September 10 at Yoga Garden, I'll be offering a free Intro to Ashtanga workshop from 12-1:30pm. This is your chance to see what it's all about! I'll start with a short discussion and warm up and then we'll do a short beginning Ashtanga practice together. Hope to see you there!

Friday, September 16 6:30-8pm, Guided Moon Sequence at Blue Lotus in Raleigh - join me for this wonderful, grounding practice!

Namaste

Stacy