Subject: people get ready....
From: "Flow Yoga Center" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2014 14:09:50 -0400 (EDT)

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Welcome to Flow in the almost summer time.  We have so much going on to make the transition into this season sweet and uplifting.  Check out our offerings below.  We would love to see you at the studio!

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Afro-Brazilian/Caribbean Dance Party - June 6 (tonight!!)

Come move with us at Flow's monthly dance party and community get-together! Angela Ingram will lead this uplifting dance class which will explore the traditions of African, Caribbean and Black American dance, and weaving in the rhythms of Rumba, Salsa and Samba. Free for members or drop in!   Get your groove on this Friday 6/6 [ http://flowlove.me/S0Td9K ]  
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Awakening to Peace Through Mindful Meditation - This Saturday! 

Mindfulness Meditation is the simple practice of paying attention on a moment-to-moment basis to our own direct experience. This practice of mindfulness allows us to see more clearly our patterns and habits of holding and resistance and to accept our emotions more fully. Join Hugh Byrne on June 7 for this half-day immersion!   [ http://flowlove.me/12410C8 ] 

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A Magical Evening of Kirtan with David Newman - Sat night (June 7!)

David's concerts at Flow are absolutely enchanting. Even the critics are on board:  "David is reminiscent of George Harrison, Dylan and Paul Simon when they are in soul mode."" -LA Yoga Magazine or how about ""At David Newman's kirtan concert, the volume knob seemed to go from low level joy to full on bliss, the kind you feel after climbing a gorgeous mountain.""-The Washington Post.   A very special guest, Mira, will be joining David this Saturday night. Come!   Spots fill up quickly, register today!   Join David Newman Saturday 6/7   [ http://flowlove.me/15gYufS ] 

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Assisting: How to Bring on the Magic - June 14

Yoga teachers and experienced practitioners are invited to work with Cory Bryant as he shares his knowledge on the benefits and techniques of assisting practitioners. Learn how to assist students through vinyasa, standing, balancing, forward folding, backbending and inversion asanas. Cory will introduce the assist and then workshop participants will work with a partner to get hands-on experience!   Join Cory for this hands on experience on June 14.  [ http://flowlove.me/11JDdaq ] 

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Yoga Fundamentals--5 Week Series Beginning on June 8

Our popular Yoga Fundamentals class series is back for more! It's perfect for absolute beginners AND anyone looking to strengthen the foundation of their existing yoga practice.   You don't have to be able to touch your toes to practice yoga - we promise!  Classes will be in a limited to 10 students who will learn proper and safe alignment to begin a strong yoga practice.  [ http://flowlove.me/11BvSwi ] 

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Prema Hara Friday the 13th 

Prema Hara's Kamaniya and Keshavacharya transport you there with their sublimely balanced vocals - his strong and deep, hers fluid and lilting.  Join us for this special visit next Friday night!   Reserve your space for Prema Hara [ http://flowlove.me/1pFXnSu ].

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Local retreat with Hawah, Faith, Brittanie and Flow - August 10-14 

]Flow is so excited to join up with DC-based non-profit One Common Unity (OCU) for a 5 day/4 night inspirational journey at Catoctin Mountain National Park. As an adult participant, you will be joining approximately 40 Washington, DC high school students from OCU's Fly By Light youth program on a journey of empowerment, service, mentorship, and fun! This intergenerational journey will bring us back to the roots of our practice. Morning and evening yoga classes will be taught every day by teachers: Faith Hunter, Brittanie DeChino and Hawah Kasat  . Early bird pricing ends June 13, so reserve your spot today! More info here! [ https://onecommonunity.z2systems.com/np/clients/onecommonunity/event.jsp?event=1998 ] 

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Fall Teacher Training at Flow

Fall Teacher Training application process is underway. Our training is capped at 24 and it will sell out so please get your applications in early. Taught by Brittanie, Greg, Debra and other senior teachers it will prepare you to teach skillfully and from year heart! Full details on how to apply & what to expect can be found here [ http://www.flowyogacenter.com/teacher-training ]!   

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Yoga of the Gospels: The Hidden Texts 

Join Greg Marzullo for the second part of his lecture series about the intersection of Christianity and yogic philosophy, we'll explore the gospels connected to the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. Join us on July 18   [ http://flowlove.me/14P0Su6 ] 

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Chakra Vinyasa with Shiva Rea - Save the Date for September 

Shiva Rea leads this five-day practical and inspirational exploration of the chakra system and yogic body September 16-20. Learn to develop an transformative approach to the body mandala - the divine container of our interconnectedness within ourSelf, experiences, relationships and nature. This time will be devoted to traditional practices, innovative explorations, inward reflection, dynamic morning vinyasa sadhana and integrating specific and creative tools for transformative teaching and living of yoga. Learn more and reserve your spot!
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LIQUID ASANA™ with Micheline Berry - Save the Date for October 

Save the date! October 3-5, Micheline Berry returns to Flow for powerful weekend Liquid Asana, exploring multi-dimensional art of Vinyasa, from detoxing core work to the moving poetry of your own body in flow, and ending in meditation. Whether a teacher or curious student, you will come away from this immersion in touch with the creative potential of your yoga on and off the mat. Pencil in this workshop with Micheline [ http://flowlove.me/Love119s ]

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Community Updates 

*Don't Tax Wellness
Stay tuned for some serious calls to action. Clicking on a petition is helpful but the most helpful step you can take right now is calling your reps. We will do whatever we can to prevent the almost 6% sales tax the DC Gov't wants to impose on Yoga Classes [ https://www.yogaalliance.org/Learn/What_You_Need_to_Know_About_the_DC_Yoga_Tax ]! #don'ttaxwellness

*Elena Brower comes to Flow in November
Look out for our next newsletter with dates and times.

*Instagram #findingflowdc
Thank you to everyone who found their Flow on Instagram! The response was amazing and we are inspired! #flowyogacenter 

*Community Classes Continue on Thursdays 7:45pm
Awesome teachers, awesome cause - yoga and mindfulness in DC schools! Come, take a great class and know your $$ is going towards something good!

*Favorite Flow Links 

Here's a collection [ http://flowyogacenter.com/favoritelinks ] of the links used most often by Flow's guests to help you navigate our site & your account more easily!

*Flow is expanding - New 14th Street Studio 
Stay in touch with us by following our progress on our newest space here [ http://www.flowyogacenter.com/flow-expands-logan-circles-14th-street ]!

*CC White Comes to Flow
A sweet surprise for those of you reading this newsletter to the very end ;). Saturday night we are having one more special event....the love force that is CC White is coming to Flow for a sould stirring kirtan party. Stay tuned - we will post details on Monday. 

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Flow Yoga Center | 1450 P Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005

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