Announcing:
Fall 2010 Yoga in Action Birmingham Program!!!

We're so excited to announce the Fall 2010 seven-week Yoga in Action Birmingham Leadership Training Program. Birmingham Yoga (located in the First Avenue Rocks climbing gym) will host us this time. We're preparing for an amazing, life-changing seven weeks of self-discovery, service, and--of course--yoga!!

Here are the details:

Leaders: Jasper Elliott Wolfe, Shannon Andrews Skipper, and Melissa Scott

When: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14; Sundays 2-6pm

Where: Birmingham Yoga at First Avenue Rocks

Cost: $295; $250 before September 12th (make checks payable to Yoga in Action Birmingham)

What to expect: One hour of yoga asana practice every week, followed by discussion, readings, and group exercises designed to help you find your strongest, most authentic self in order to go out and be an agent of change in your community.

How to register: Email yogainactionbham@gmail.com to receive a registration form.

Our early registration deadline is fast approaching! Register today!

We can't wait to share this exciting program with you!

YIA Workshop for Alabama Possible

On Saturday, August 14th, YIA B'ham hosted a workshop for Alabama Poverty Project's (APP) Alabama Possible campaign. APP works to educate about and eradicate poverty in the state of Alabama. And their Director, Kristina Scott, is a yogi and friend of YIA B'ham! Find out more about APP and Alabama Possible here: http://alabamapossible.org/

The workshop was a huge success. Lots of yogis came for two hours of asana, meditation, music, and community. It was a great day full of lots of karma yoga.

Check out a few of our pics:

Kristina Scott, Melissa Scott, Jasper Elliott Wolfe, and Shannon Andrews Skipper

Chanting


A little group yoga. Practicing some laughter yoga, too!

Thanks so everyone who came and supported Alabama Possible and Yoga in Action. Stay tuned for details about our upcoming seven-week program, starting in October!

Announcing Yoga in Action Birmingham: A letter from Jasper and Melissa

Yogis and Activists,

Thank you for your interest in Off the Mat, Into the World (OTM). OTM’s model is built on a grassroots strategy of small circles of change. You’ve been selected to be a part of our Birmingham circle because we believe in your ability to take your practice to the next level and create positive change.

During this workshop we will guide you through an intensive transformational process using vinyasa flow yoga and other tools to uncover your deepest passion and motivation. We will then offer practical ways for each of you to begin to bring your own unique purpose into the world as action with the support and inspiration of your community. We will combine yoga asanas, meditation and visualization, experiential exercises, process work and ritual with the practical tools of communication, organizing and collaborating. Participants will leave with skills to help them be more effective leaders and agents of change in the world.

Workshop Details:

· Each session of the 4-day program will include yoga with Jasper (@ Birmingham Yoga @ FAR) followed by a group discussion facilitated by Jasper & Melissa.

· The group will meet June 5th and 6th (Sat. and Sun.) from 1230pm to 330pm/4pm to 7pm, June 20th (Sun.) from 1230pm to 330pm/4pm to 7pm, and June 27th (Sun.) from 1230pm to 330pm at First Ave. Rocks at 2417 First Ave. south in the Birmingham Yoga Studio.

· The program cost is $295 for the entire series (includes yoga, group work and materials) or $265 when registering with a friend! 10% of the proceeds will go to OTM.

There’s limited space so please confirm your commitment as soon as possible.

We are looking forward to a great year of hope and change.

Peace,

Jasper Elliott Wolfe & Melissa Scott

Off the Mat, Into the World Ambassadors

To register email yogainactionbham@gmail.com and check out www.offthematintotheworld.org to see all that OTM has to offer!

Strength in Numbers

Did you know that over 18 million people do yoga in the U.S.? That's a huge community dedicated to principles like truthfulness, non-harmfulness, and right action! Together, we yogis can make a huge difference! Join our Facebook group and keep checking our blog for more info on how to make a difference in Birmingham...

More info coming soon!

Yoga in Action Comes to Birmingham!

Yoga in Action is coming to Birmingham! The seven-week program will start in June. Check back often for details and updates.

For more information about Yoga in Action and its parent group Off the Mat Into the World, check out http://www.offthematintotheworld.org.