Ashtanga Yoga of Cary

Contact info:

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

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

May/June Updates

Memorial Day Weekend:

David Garrigues will be at Ashtanga Yoga Club of Durham May 26-30, offering Mysore sessions and a workshop on Saturday afternoon, May 28. (check out details at http://ashtangayogaclubdurham.blogspot.com/ ). I will be attending the early morning mysore sessions (YAY!), so my mysore class at AYC on Saturday, May 28 will be moved to 9:30-11:30am, and the Sunday, May 29 morning classes at Evolve - Namaste will be cancelled.
The Monday, May 30, 11:30-1:00 Ashtanga at Blue Lotus is ON!!

June 3rd, 6:30-8pm Moon at the Blue! Join me at Blue Lotus in Raleigh for the Moon Sequence - a wonderful, grounding practice with just a touch of heat! www.bluelotusnc.com

Beginning June 5, Sunday mornings at Evolve - Namaste will change: The 8:30 Ashtanga will be cancelled, and the Moon Sequence class will be from 9:30-11am. http://evolvemovement.com

July 30-August 26 Matthew Sweeney will be at Ride The Breath in Durham. Matthew developed the Moon Sequence, as well as several other Vinyasa sequences, and is an accomplished practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga yoga. He will be offering Mysore sessions, weekend workshops, and pranayama classes throughout the month. I highly recommend attending at least some part of Matthew's monthlong program. He truly has a lot to offer yogis of all levels. Details at http://www.ridethebreath.com/events.cfm

Look for details soon regarding a Free Introduction to Ashtanga session at Yoga Garden in June, and another Mysore Intensive at AYC in July...

Monday, April 18, 2011

Easter Weekend Class Cancellations

The following classes will be canceled this weekend only:

Thursday, April 21, 11:30-1:30 Mysore at AYC
Saturday, April 23, 9-11am Mysore at AYC
Sunday, April 24, 8:30-10am Ashtanga Guided Practice at Evolve - Namaste
Sunday, April 24, 10:30-12:00 Guided Moon Sequence at Evolve - Namaste

I will be teaching the 9:30-10:45 class this Thursday, April 21, at Blue Lotus, and the regular schedule will resume on Monday, April 25, with Ashtanga at Blue Lotus at 11:30.

Namaste

Stacy

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

April News

Here's what's happening in April:

Moon at the Blue - Friday, April 1st, 6:30-8pm, Blue Lotus in Raleigh
Join me this Friday for this wonderful practice. Designed by Matthew Sweeney as a complement to the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga, The Moon Sequence focuses on strengthening and opening the hips, shoulders and sacrum area, without all the jump throughs or chaturangas, and will leave you feeling relaxed, energized, and ready to start your weekend. www.bluelotusnc.com

5-day Mysore Intensive - April 4-8, 6-8am at Ashtanga Yoga of Cary:
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 you mind and body. For those with experience in a Mysore setting, this is a great way to jump-start your practice for spring, and perhaps begin to go a little deeper. For those interested in learning the Moon Sequence, that is also an option for the week. Attend a guided Ashtanga or Moon class the previous/following Sunday, April 3/10, at Evolve Movement/Namste in Cary to complete your week! http://evolvemovement.com
Cost: $75; Contact me to reserve your space! Inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

Moon Sequence at the Yoga Garden in Downtown Apex; Friday, April 15, 6:30-7:45pm:
I've recently begun teaching at the Yoga Garden in Apex, and couldn't be happier that they've invited me to share the Moon Sequence in their space! Please join me for a beautiful Spring evening practice. http://www.yogagardennc.com/

Coming in August - Matthew Sweeney at Ride the Breath:
Check out the details at: www.ridethebreath.com

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

March Updates

Spring is just around the corner, and I don't know about you, but I've been so inspired by the few days sprinkled in lately of beautiful weather, trees beginning to bloom, and birds chirping optimistically! I hope some of the upcoming offerings will inspire you and help your practice blossom this Spring:

Annie Pace is coming to Durham very soon!
Annie will be hosted by Ride the Breath March 11-13. This is a great weekend for those interested in learning more about Ashtanga yoga traditions. Check out the details at www.ridethebreath.com

Moon at the Blue - Friday March 18, 6-8:30pm www.bluelotusnc.com :
I know is says on the schedule that every first Friday will be Moon at the Blue, but things keep coming up! So for March, we'll do it on the 3rd Friday - which will work out well since there will be a Full Moon on March 19. Come flow with the energy of the Moon!

Ashtanga Guided Practice - Saturday, March 26, 12:30-2pm; Blue Lotus in Raleigh:
We had such a great turnout for the Blue Anniversary weekend, I thought I'd offer another Saturday afternoon practice. Bring a friend who's been wanting to try Ashtanga! All levels welcome!

5-day Mysore Intensive - April 4-8, 6-8am at Ashtanga Yoga of Cary:
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 you mind and body. For those with experience in a Mysore setting, this is a great way to jump-start your practice for spring, and perhaps begin to go a little deeper. For those interested in learning the Moon Sequence, that is also an option for the week. Attend a guided Ashtanga or Moon class the previous/following Sunday, April 3/10, at Evolve Movement/Namste in Cary to complete your week! http://evolvemovement.com
Cost: $75; Contact me to reserve your space! Inghamsk@gmail.com or 919-880-9409

Coming in August - Matthew Sweeney at Ride the Breath:
Check out the details at: www.ridethebreath.com

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

February News

Hi Folks - Lots of good stuff coming up!

This weekend Blue Lotus Turns 4! All classes Friday through Sunday are FREE, and I'll be there on Saturday Feb 5 teaching Ashtanga from 3:30-5pm. Check out the details at www.bluelotusnc.com

No Moon Sequence on Friday Feb 4 at Blue Lotus because of the anniversary celebration, but come join me for Guided Moon Sequence every Sunday morning 10:30-12:00 at Evolve Movement - Namaste in Cary. http://evolvemovement.com

I've added a Mysore class at my home studio (AYC) on Thursdays from 11:30-1:30. Pay what you like, and let me know if you plan to come - 919-880-9409 or inghamsk@gmail.com

David Keil and Gretchen Suarez will be here Feb 12-16 at Ride the Breath in Durham. They are offering 5 days of Mysore practice (Sat-Wed mornings) and an afternoon workshop on Saturday for $160. I'm really looking forward to it! Check out the details at www.ridethebreath.com

Lastly - check out the previous post - David Garrigues talking about the beautiful simplicity of the Ashtanga practice.

Happy February - Stay Warm!

Class Descriptions

Ashtanga Level 1/2: Students are led through Sun Salutations, Standing poses, and the first half of the seated poses of Primary Series, followed by backbends as appropriate, and closing sequence. Appropriate for those with some vinyasa experience.

Ashtanga Level 2/3: Students are led through most of the Primary Series practice, stopping to discuss or introduce techniques as needed. Appropriate for those with experience in Ashtanga yoga, either mysore style or led classes.

Led Primary Series: Students are led through the entire Primary Series practice, including Sun Salutations, Standing, Seated, Backbending and closing. Appropriate for those with experience in Ashtanga yoga, either mysore style or led classes.

Mysore: Self-paced practice. Students commit the Ashtanga practice to memory, and practice at their own pace, with teacher guidance. Appropriate for all levels, new beginners to advanced.

Moon Sequence:

The Moon Sequence was developed by Matthew Sweeney as a complement to the Ashtanga Primary Series. It is appropriate to do this practice on New Moon, and Full Moon days, as well as those days when your energy is flagging. This series shifts the focus of practice from upper body to lower body and core, giving the shoulders and wrists a break, and going deep into the hips and sacrum with grounding energy and innovative backbends. The closing sequence is restorative and lovely, resetting the body for what lies ahead.