Month: January 2014

January 15, 2014

Hippie Nonsense for the New Year

Firstly it must be said, I haven’t always supported New Years Resolutions.  I have always believed in Leveling Up and striving to be the healthiest, happiest person you can be.  The thing about New Years Resolutins is…why wait until the damn New Year?! EVERY day is the right day to start being the version of yourself you want to be!  That being said, if the new year helps to jump start your ambition and make that resolution, so be it.

I also believe if it serves you, use it!  And that’s where my love of hippie non-sense comes in to play.  I own 7  chakra body sprays, a handful of totems in my yoga bag, tarot cards, and a small collection of symbolic malas.

I’m combining my New Year’s Resolution with my love of Hippie Nonsense in to

MY GREATEST LEVEL UP CHALLENGE YET!

This year, I plan to learn to love myself.  I know, original right?  It’s not a unique idea or struggle but I’m finally choosing to face this challenge.  For at least 12 years I have known that I don’t particularly care for myself and I have chosen to ignore the issue.  I mean I’m okay with myself, I’m functioning in society.  Isn’t that enough?!  It used to be enough, but not anymore.  Not if I am to be a yoga teacher and my deepest desire as a teacher is to help guide others to self-acceptance and joy.  Nope, not working anymore.  It’s time to Level Up.

I’ve gathered the Hippie Nonsense supplies for my quest:

Rose Quartz Mala with Ganesha pendent.

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Now all I need is the practical supplies…  Wish me luck friends!  If I have any other supplies or [XP] worth sharing as my challenge progresses, I will give you an update!

Rose Quartz

Rose quartz is often called the “Love Stone.” It’s energetic hallmark is that of unconditional love that opens the heart chakra….  As a variety of quartz, rose quartz has high energy, and this strong energy can enhance love in  virtually any situation….This stone of unconditional love that opens the heart chakra to all forms of love: self-love, family love, platonic love, and romantic love.

Ganesha:

Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha’s elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.

January 2, 2014

Yoga Beginner Bootcamp!

Designed to help Level Up in the following categories:

[Focus]
Through meditation and mastery of the breath, focus can increase exponentially.

[Strength]
Through consistent use of physical Asanas (postures) you will surprise yourself at how quickly you can Level Up in this category.

[Flexibility]
Through gentle use of Asanas you will learn to ease the body in to deeper flexibility and ranges of movement.  Class will teach you to side step potential enemies like the  Golgi Tendon reflex and Myotatic reflexes to achieve full range of motion.

[Safety]
As always, leveling up can be a dangerous adventure.  Learn how to consistently keep your body safe in your personal and public practice to avoid injury.

[Bravery]
By knowing common sequences and posture names as well as developing better body awareness and mental stamina, you’ll become braver and ready to take on public classes without fear!

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AND I’M IN!  Where do I go?!

Where:  Hudson Miramont, 8818 Travis Hills Drive Austin, TX 78735

When:  Tuesdays and Fridays January 7th-31st from 4:00-5:30pm

Supplies:  All you need is your yoga mat and a desire to level up.  Some bonus tools that will help include 1-2 yoga blocks, yoga blanket, yoga strap (or any kind of soft fabric belt), and perhaps a hand towel.

(There are limited numbers of blocks, bolsters, straps and mats than can be provided by Level Up Yoga.  If circumstances prevent you from providing your own supplies, contact Ashley@levelupyoga.com ASAP to reserve yours.)

What to expect:  Ashley likes to talk about yoga, safety, bravery, and hippie nonsense…a lot.  Every class is different but expect 10-15 minutes of discussion on safety, yogic philosophy, and everything else you need to know to reach the next level.

Cost:  Cost?!  No way Jose!  This one’s on me.  If you’d really like to help me out, embrace the teachings!  Practice at home!  And do your homework!  Of course, if you ever get a chance to “talk me up” to a Yoga Studio, that’d be a great bonus mission.

RSVP, let me know if you’re in, if you’re out, or if you’d rather do the whole thing on your schedule at your house!  All can be arranged.
Ashley@levelupyoga.com