Subject: share the love + workplace wellness deal + what's a guru?
From: "Jasmine, Yoga District" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:56:25 -0500 (EST)

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This Community Depends on You
Nearly ten years ago, an unemployed paralegal started Yoga District by chance, picking
up bartending shifts to pay the studio's rent. As a testament to the power of yoga's
teachings, somehow Yoga District survived, thrived and grew. Even though we made
 it this far, the strength of this movement to keep yoga accessible still depends
on you and each of us doing our individual parts: each instructor teaching inspired
classes, each volunteer and studio leader caring for the studios, and most importantly
you, on your mat, sharing your practice.
Yoga District's mission to bring accessible yoga to communities across DC also relies
on the team of ladies pictured here. We work together every day to serve you and
 the rest of the Yoga District community. Whether scheduling workshops, awarding
 training scholarships, or guiding new students to the right classes, we try our
 best to nurture an environment in which you can focus on yoga's teachings. We do
this out of love! If you love what we're up to, please continue practicing with 
us and consider spreading the word on yelp or the City Paper (voting ends Sunday)
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And if you know of a way we could serve you better, please let us know.
Share your practice and spread the word  [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tEOPCpqUcj7I16tP00wAE2wXtyPDadyEQ3wD6PeDdSMxOxfRhcH4OyrFpVozHCxDM_L9GoBHUvOJY-DwoJJzhcVb03OCDHYq1liPdV3Oq6GM9ABNq50e-WOlCjBWWMZuzrsvB9BIegCNeFUJiVtB5PCQ_zBDLAnnj7Cw5lMLr4HtHEApap99LRzXtJRoc_NBnf0eZ3Uws93x&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]
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What's a
Guru?

Sri Dharma Mittra is returning to the DC Convention Center May 3rd to lead a day
 of yoga, philosophy and meditation classes. If you haven't heard of him, Sri Dharma
is the guru and teacher of many of Yoga District's own teachers. His poster of 908
asanas hangs on our walls and his influence can be felt throughout our studios. 
Some of you might associate gurus with weird cultish figures, but we can assure 
you that Sri Dharma is a down-to-earth, playful yogi who has spent years inspiring
people to know themselves better. He's known to more than occasionally crack light-hearted
jokes, transform lives, and stand on his head. You owe it to yourself to join him
May 3rd and find out what it's all about.

Practice with Sri Dharma [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tN7zlTyixU--HXa46FaMw9MwnmmjnGCX9Qj0ru7lxWGJfq8t8KaR7BVXG0KJl5kv8qye39oSX6BnZ47T5FVAiEGcpJHmIPDxyMZ0M2NSPy5uNY8L2Apt_iTqa9gPVY8NK5qjHMFHjxKxShps0ddf42iG-5mBEHIFzBWjbcKnAXG57IUzAVbvbUX2y0U2-LaHVH7WZbGfl4l4FSsBEkz7F-0oPIJyk4KtfoL-z6Hbxc3s4DDICTn39H63vWOvG58L0m8SxfXA4m26RrGHoQicpKPAuPIdmAQfVKxY2_As4_jaFCwWk-7lcZM=&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]

Yoga District Gives
Back: Amma

Every month Yoga District hires some of DC's most loved teachers to lead by-donation
fundraiser yoga classes benefiting nonprofits we believe in. This Saturday, Yoga
 District senior teacher Cara George will teach an all-levels flow class with all
donations benefiting Embracing the World, a network of humanitarian programs inspired
by Amma's teachings. Amma, known to many as the "hugging saint," leads Embracing
 the World programs to alleviate the burden of the world's poor by helping to meet
five basic needs (food, shelter, education, healthcare and livelihood) wherever 
and whenever possible. Support the cause and meet Embracing the World volunteers
 by practicing with Cara this Saturday.

Give back with Cara [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tN7zlTyixU--Lx_D7l-EyM1sAcm0fbmMWJG_J_gLqBcq6liaQpAIz2C6I96yPftJPtVb5AyLU0B-vwup4NefCIcYuMqarus5uBPSMeJkOH0UWcEhn3RqccevzraNLVApN6k50tnRNciezxPozDmGpcJI-lKEawWOJ2Fr18-3lrq2H2SVOfgSQdQ0Ibsiq77CIwoT6WeDSLqcDSaRlLLHhYjb4wyQyEp1xXwcZ8hmBajnTnnsuJSrJn4y4mxrgpBerQOxLUJ05LeRuk5otoXco5MwhhJ9w87c2nrFyufaW7Ax_FPSO_JoDrs=&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]

Teacher Features:

Mike and Marci

Mike Graglia and Marci are back! Mike's classes feature advanced postures, chanting,
and cues that will push you to your edge and often leave your sweat in a puddle 
around your mat. His Friday night Happy Hour class [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tN7zlTyixU--QQs3cuMtPhfWRoZ1dOiw-V_0l3ZJoq40Yg920Mx9nY6X6sJ4VZukGZjumncM5LVlZvRXC1qUDWclOFRdu8gWTt9gluQJENnUd-uMWL40qpzmkr7ReLzQu3f3j4cjXjFeenqiB-Yu1EllRAfw72YLaWrMlB51EsErnp2xPH9_cYTm3GBryCPnNfG9JZhXIINK3UaNS7BNZvAN2gw3vmR73g==&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]
is guaranteed to never end on time, so be sure you don't have any plans afterward.
Senior teacher Marci Moberg also recently returned to DC. Marci's classes feature
a strong, meditative Dharma Flow style. One of her students explains, "Since starting
to take Marci's class, I've become calmer, happier, and far more adept at dealing
with both the little and big challenges life throws at you." Check out Marci's extended
Maha Sadhana class [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tN7zlTyixU--qpif1OElKGAJGblRf_0Ez0fOpV_DKjDz36kttzxr9164Z4RqWW6Wktq3dbTB7pLkibIQr-dWMZDrq8Al0BW8r37RXNX_oxXY4CkNLUsNwqTFp0NvILIy2Tu61ob1K-FiUqXN1o6-_ner7I_OZhuXMxSFbQD1QWUNkXh9sdnSjttaegDybpk5bJ88ya6OG_qUrq5ABFzpBT0r-gQwjFOBgyNQqtSn435axwskqU38fSJZ6PpbPrV2uj8bMaq-sekH0m-bjit1Ip8=&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]
or her Mindfulness Workshop Series with Cara George [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tN7zlTyixU--u1wA5QTTq79I99BBUZHjOFT97rGnQpCBjt0Q6PnikSNB__At0c_7OzcotFGFptjqB5Z8TJvlKiuuZb_Ys-nduGW2kZ_w8SuV9mvZgSSrhkCcuJdpjl9lLPUNOkD-QBJUbQmpUIPGxqTgHzFnvxM3s0S861cx5ktoNPuYEUBB9GWfVUeuE2thDxj_4qglkJ9G4A6I7QZ2XcWbS5AJhrsCr5fs9hliEMDao2NNyhqCjVtfQKXq7uXmnYfm0KERL8SBodnfA2_6NZ-6obJ4Ktp4DBQvwCxUoBJu&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==].

Learn more about Marci [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tN7zlTyixU--EJWothkRU8F3MAbOLAI8TbYMVt6RLWhqbcxcF4PhKE4YCBnPCL1MfFCXao15JBoGtlTw9CQABsPsoyCPkkOTjQIlwrqEgKfe4EtMsvescTgsWAhaAT_qeQJNOtcTZmq0VmA6mML-JeKQ-14NAL_cl0446T8TVC9_amYKVRVxboU=&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]
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Serving Your Community

We love and look up to DC Central Kitchen. The organization provides both nutritious
meals and programs to help their culinary graduates find successful employment, 
on top of distributing 5,000 meals each day. To support this leading local nonprofit,
join us for Yoga District's next evening of service on March 27 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tAUT7DLcXWi7484ejE7-FJ-GCdBrSEDEwPpTqhQ6qIT2Jul8mr8KIDgUv9fElklsnnXTDbT9iRM9raskwXxErlPPNJbwCZVzHbFDVcTWBSqylhKBuOvhZtdMngFKiC61el_OtO1gXsGyC_LnxsYDs0-NyyJhLH_HbpvaY2X8dWSTwiWvhy8Gqsc3nfsMOeHY8wouf-51fS0q6C6UlxhszQhxaxe8Tt4ov7cKtHlE1n3IuE0zrX4RWYBGP7YVW5HTOfvMOmHdJw_Z6CF9CyCCM1GFfD5WsIvW7BxERMoPsjsU&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==].
We'll assist with meal prep by peeling, chopping and cutting hundreds of pounds 
of food to help feed those in need. You'll get to know your vegetables, fellow Yoga
District students, teachers and studio volunteers while giving back to the community.
And if you can't make it to this community service event, don't worry--Yoga District
is arranging service gatherings regularly and there are endless opportunities to
 serve.

Sign up to be of service [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tAUT7DLcXWi7484ejE7-FJ-GCdBrSEDEwPpTqhQ6qIT2Jul8mr8KIDgUv9fElklsnnXTDbT9iRM9raskwXxErlPPNJbwCZVzHbFDVcTWBSqylhKBuOvhZtdMngFKiC61el_OtO1gXsGyC_LnxsYDs0-NyyJhLH_HbpvaY2X8dWSTwiWvhy8Gqsc3nfsMOeHY8wouf-51fS0q6C6UlxhszQhxaxe8Tt4ov7cKtHlE1n3IuE0zrX4RWYBGP7YVW5HTOfvMOmHdJw_Z6CF9CyCCM1GFfD5WsIvW7BxERMoPsjsU&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]

Workplace
Wellness Deal

We develop affordable workplace yoga and/or meditation programs everywhere from 
the DC Brau Brewery and Velvet Lounge to the Smithsonian and the World Bank. These
workplace wellness programs [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tNMxFvOVwUtDVxWg5UPKWVJ-vYguqDMTRV9ypTt1xAFTeroWfosTWggQbausCMpJSrbnBGCinWSq0I-h1PMDYuN5hEoMvS_tK2SEI-z-Kw3vJjRaEEgYoSM_UdEBTIEqA7Y8pJ2LfmsLJsN4hmkd_imXCa9QAtyVkw==&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]
do more than help alleviate the stress and demands we face at work. One of our workplace
yoga participants explains, "Those of us who have attended the classes regularly
 have also bonded, despite the fact that we all come from different departments/
 divisions of the organization... [The] wonderful yoga teacher has managed to create
an environment of calm in the fluorescent-lit kitchen area where we meet (not easy!)."
If you'd like to try out workplace wellness, start a 4-week session with us anytime
in March for 10% off--in thanks for the referral we'll add a $50 gift card in your
personal Yoga District account.

Transform your workplace [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tNMxFvOVwUtDVxWg5UPKWVJ-vYguqDMTRV9ypTt1xAFTeroWfosTWggQbausCMpJSrbnBGCinWSq0I-h1PMDYuN5hEoMvS_tK2SEI-z-Kw3vJjRaEEgYoSM_UdEBTIEqA7Y8pJ2LfmsLJsN4hmkd_imXCa9QAtyVkw==&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]

Belize Vacation
+ Training

Join beloved teacher Kat K. for an oceanfront yoga retreat with optional teacher
 training in San Pedro, Belize [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tN7zlTyixU--rrQ5MMnQdXMlYCFMWRzHQw7avAKbSyioxSn39BNHrnuyieDq3ZTVjp6hWhr2JpEhJr8qEV4u2YfgqQgFR8SCGjhJs64JxtbQ-dm7Yo9CpNNv3hTz5mMTrYw_aZt3SrkXnpTzQaQjkTdndOS-J2vzNc4VjdF0L4DTh1-nC_Yr5FvUony12pIgu62bQxyv5InvAdKpMntn8UOXIfoZso2EhhQtDNZQ-OrU3m9Yfgz9Wj2lJDjp6weaZ_vjI3FH-NIMSe_LeSHnZziu1A4NQy7tQaaeCSSf5YdX&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]
on May 23 through June 4. You can choose to participate in the yoga vacation with
daily yoga classes and lots of free time, or go for the 200-Hour intensive yoga 
teacher training. If you are joining us for the yoga vacation option, you'll enjoy
two daily yoga classes with plenty of time to unwind and take advantage of the resort's
meditation garden, natural spa and local adventures. Those taking the immersion-style
teacher training will learn set sequences from major yoga traditions, all in a private
onsite studio in Belize's first yoga retreat and eco-resort. Register by April 23rd
to take advantage of the early-bird rates.

Join Kat in Belize [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001f09oW5SU61u8m7gB_v0t45kyCX0nqBw_sZ-PXQhmZSChxY0EMnD9tN7zlTyixU--rrQ5MMnQdXMlYCFMWRzHQw7avAKbSyioxSn39BNHrnuyieDq3ZTVjp6hWhr2JpEhJr8qEV4u2YfgqQgFR8SCGjhJs64JxtbQ-dm7Yo9CpNNv3hTz5mMTrYw_aZt3SrkXnpTzQaQjkTdndOS-J2vzNc4VjdF0L4DTh1-nC_Yr5FvUony12pIgu62bQxyv5InvAdKpMntn8UOXIfoZso2EhhQtDNZQ-OrU3m9Yfgz9Wj2lJDjp6weaZ_vjI3FH-NIMSe_LeSHnZziu1A4NQy7tQaaeCSSf5YdX&c=PphMRdy1MlMJwxq6ome4_nW80CCOXzQlaHQMKoicvBRj0r2sL0TP9Q==&ch=2D1QAj8OHhwIMgM6B83_eA0JNxLYNvbQx2O-P7QmH9BVxWlYK5Ccpw==]
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"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that 
your very existence is an act of rebellion." - Albert Camus

"It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow
old because they stop pursuing dreams." - Gabriel García Márquez

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are."

- C.G. Jung
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