tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41456320947344905942024-02-02T01:07:09.253-08:00Yoga in Action BirminghamYoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-74059363546091424502012-02-01T07:23:00.000-08:002012-02-01T07:31:06.897-08:00Yoga in Action 2012 Session!Take your practice off the mat and create positive change! If you are a yoga student, yoga teacher, or activist of any kind, this program is for you. This<span class="text_exposed_show"> 7 session program was created by Off the Mat Into the World, a national non-profit that uses the power of yoga to inspire conscious, sustainable activism and to ignite grassroots social change. <br /><br />The Birmingham Yoga in Action Group is led by Ambassadors Melissa Scott, Shannon Andrews Skipper, and Jasper Elliott Wolfe. This will be our third group in Birmingham and in order to make it a little easier to fit into our busy schedules we have spaced the sessions 3 weeks apart. We will meet once a month from 12:30pm to 4:30pm @ Villager Yoga in Cahaba Heights. Each workshop will be based on that sessions theme and will include a one hour yoga class, group experiential exercises, meditation, kirtan, journaling, and discussion. This is a very powerful program and it's goal is to help you awaken to your authentic purpose, to develop tools and practices to bring your purpose into action, to cultivate long term community support so that we can live a purposeful life, and make a difference in our families, communities, and world. <br /><br />You will walk away from this training more grounded in who you are and who you are becoming. You will feel more confident going out into your community and being of service. At the end of the program, we will work together on a group seva project that will support an existing organization in our community. <br /><br />Cost: $250 early registration by March 4 | $295 after<br />Ask about our scholarship for 50% off tuition/ Payment Plan available<br /><br />Dates: Sundays-- March 25, April 15, May 6, June 3, June 24, July 15<br /> 12:30pm to 4:30pm<br /><br />Location: Villager Yoga</span><span class="uiInlineBlock"><span class="uiInlineBlock uiInlineBlockMiddle"><div class="fsm fwn fcg"><div class="uiCollapsedList uiCollapsedListHidden" id="uigrh4_1"><span class="visible"><span class="fsm fwn fcg">3150 Overton Road</span>, <span class="fsm fwn fcg">Birmingham, AL 35213<br />www.villageryoga.info<br /><br />TO REGISTER: Send an email to yogainactionbham@gmail.com<br /></span></span></div></div></span></span><br /><span class="text_exposed_show"><br />Blogspot: <a href="http://www.yogainactionbham.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow"><span>www.yogainactionbham.blogs</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>pot.com</a><br />Off the Mat: <a href="http://www.offthematintotheworld.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow"><span>www.offthematintotheworld.</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>org</a></span>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-46744858428374114972011-10-04T10:50:00.000-07:002011-10-04T10:53:20.340-07:00Yoga in Action Helps with Tornado Relief<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zRts18J7vZo-VvNtrSSAhLYJ0klUzqV6cAbovaqixLLj0gc3DOdubfaP7wn8_mGj2xDFvCk_0pxi9HNUZnyGVCWbeHio3ZzSkOwvPPNN1oGA0M_dxwC0XvXuiyjH6kK-MZA8Zr80OZQ/s1600/IMG_5617.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zRts18J7vZo-VvNtrSSAhLYJ0klUzqV6cAbovaqixLLj0gc3DOdubfaP7wn8_mGj2xDFvCk_0pxi9HNUZnyGVCWbeHio3ZzSkOwvPPNN1oGA0M_dxwC0XvXuiyjH6kK-MZA8Zr80OZQ/s320/IMG_5617.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659696428799961602" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">In May, Yoga in Action participants, friends, and family gathered to serve the Birmingham community as it began the clean-up and recovery process after the devastating April tornadoes.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who participated!<br /></div>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-21897554548074663452011-10-04T10:38:00.001-07:002011-10-04T10:50:10.130-07:00Spring 2011 Yoga in Action Graduates Celebrate!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOq-jZyYC0PWLMp7MKKte0GHQy_VEFywsNIhM3lmxhLuP04s2n1-GbU_LMUjqLvL7B7Pk4oSqjK6DnGYa3v_OB-eoVsvXRfwoEA2DJJWJwCZMybxcomVyZ9VhbHqQVS2Gq1_8p4SzlByo/s1600/IMG_5553.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOq-jZyYC0PWLMp7MKKte0GHQy_VEFywsNIhM3lmxhLuP04s2n1-GbU_LMUjqLvL7B7Pk4oSqjK6DnGYa3v_OB-eoVsvXRfwoEA2DJJWJwCZMybxcomVyZ9VhbHqQVS2Gq1_8p4SzlByo/s320/IMG_5553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659695125989194290" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">In April, our Spring 2011 Yoga in Action participants gathered at the Cahaba Pump Station for a weekend of service planning. They decided to focus their efforts on the tornado relief effort in the area.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnheyYbHJ6scejTxbhCVnA44xNjI2w_bmVSAEbAZzQActhSn0gW4kSGy2tXG6yU9m1LLD62y1p5GZ-eaND24_8VdmzpFBHPm9GNhDfcE1Fd9oW_eb3lgwKtIS-demGDyh75vgaUo7sOY/s1600/IMG_5561.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnheyYbHJ6scejTxbhCVnA44xNjI2w_bmVSAEbAZzQActhSn0gW4kSGy2tXG6yU9m1LLD62y1p5GZ-eaND24_8VdmzpFBHPm9GNhDfcE1Fd9oW_eb3lgwKtIS-demGDyh75vgaUo7sOY/s320/IMG_5561.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659695048554980626" border="0" /></a><br />Katie and Alex do some partner yoga.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3GQV11HtjbN-NIhFeavdwCebDMBbER6sd3t4KTVna0b1S81Y2LG-0UI3bkqiVh826mdfv-rajPvoRS0GektgOeFzb7rwFUaXbBI2IXksx45XTb78fINO7tArVKU46GPg0Dv8Hh67QiY/s1600/IMG_5579.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3GQV11HtjbN-NIhFeavdwCebDMBbER6sd3t4KTVna0b1S81Y2LG-0UI3bkqiVh826mdfv-rajPvoRS0GektgOeFzb7rwFUaXbBI2IXksx45XTb78fINO7tArVKU46GPg0Dv8Hh67QiY/s320/IMG_5579.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659695044305935554" border="0" /></a><br />Service planning retreat at the Cahaba Pump Station. (Check out DJ Em in her shades and hood!)<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBa0Wm5piWofONshWvuVQpiivdNJHXLiEMFuqHQr2rUInlPRwYf18vBsCaaSFC9Gs-JgdHKCR9gtAhFjInqQj7PSdnrVXiadpvLExdPPvJAnSPQ8-0Q_u2_PJAim4sIq0GtNkEhhLW40/s1600/IMG_5584.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBa0Wm5piWofONshWvuVQpiivdNJHXLiEMFuqHQr2rUInlPRwYf18vBsCaaSFC9Gs-JgdHKCR9gtAhFjInqQj7PSdnrVXiadpvLExdPPvJAnSPQ8-0Q_u2_PJAim4sIq0GtNkEhhLW40/s320/IMG_5584.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659695041047521954" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Celebration lunch at our final session together.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf06Vhmjzc0ioE5IQJ5dBUGF4aDXys-1zuNbyN6qZY5TfxZEcdkbcB9jyZSXBahtcd9oVtad9UEfakr9HrIIYMkqUJbJl3i1rhkZXB9sz8UWy0eqdY7aGj8oUHCvU1hkIeeRFF5Pbj4Y/s1600/IMG_5585.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf06Vhmjzc0ioE5IQJ5dBUGF4aDXys-1zuNbyN6qZY5TfxZEcdkbcB9jyZSXBahtcd9oVtad9UEfakr9HrIIYMkqUJbJl3i1rhkZXB9sz8UWy0eqdY7aGj8oUHCvU1hkIeeRFF5Pbj4Y/s320/IMG_5585.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659695042455127506" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">There never a bad time for a yoga pose!<br /></div>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-49001086745854278492011-09-29T17:18:00.000-07:002011-09-29T17:19:13.160-07:00Announcing our Fall 2011 Program!Join us for our 3rd YIA Program! The last two have been a wonderful success! Yoga in Action inspires participants to embark on a journey of self-inquiry. With the support of a small group of like-minded individuals, you are lead to action within your family, community, and outside world.<br /><br />In this program, you will:<br />AWAKEN YOUR authentic PURPOSE through the process of yoga and explore the 7 main chakras.<br />DEVELOP TOOLS and prac<span class="text_exposed_show">tices to bring your purpose into action in a sustainable and balanced way.<br />CULTIVATE long term COMMUNITY support to help you live "on purpose" and make a difference in the world.<br />WORK TOGETHER on a group seva project that will support an existing organization in your community.<br /><br /> If you are a yoga student, yoga teacher, or activist of any kind, this program is for you! You will walk away from this training more grounded in who you are and who you are becoming. You will feel more confident going out into your community and being of service. <br /><br />INCLUDES: 5 FREE class passes to the Yoga Circle and all course materials.<br />COST: $250 early registration by Oct. 7/ $295 after Oct. 7<br />scholarship available for 50% off tuition<br />DATES: Sat. Oct. 22, Oct.29, Nov.5, Nov.12, Nov.19, Nov.20<br />LOCATION: Conscious Body<br />BLOGSPOT: <a href="http://www.yogainactionbham.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow"><span>www.yogainactionbham.blogs</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>pot.com</a><br />OFF THE MAT: <a href="http://www.offthematintotheworld.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow nofollow"><span>www.offthematintotheworld.</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>org</a><br />EMAIL: yogainactionbham@gmail.com<br /><br />Send us an email to receive an application!<br /></span>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-44841740096264184072011-02-22T09:18:00.000-08:002011-02-22T09:36:56.197-08:00Our First Group Seva Projects!Yoga in Action Birmingham's first group of participants finished their leadership training in November 2010. They were excited to get to work on their first Seva Project! The group chose to support the Salvation Army Angel Program. Each participant adopted a child and collected clothing and a toy for that child. They met over brunch and brought all their goodies to be bagged up and taken to the Salvation Army. The group got a lot of joy out of this simple and easy Seva Project. During this meeting they discussed ideas for a second project.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4EDUcnJOkCmzNzaDMMytS6jxjdmTYEVGqLS2ENThMz1OLm_mjxk5h2yloC0B9YwBey-CwerDgUU0BiWHC5llxknD1zd5-xaYXyQW1ByY_WD9XhMYzzQVmDwfIJQd81bK8e-MNCZ0cnY/s1600/2010-11-09_362%255B2%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4EDUcnJOkCmzNzaDMMytS6jxjdmTYEVGqLS2ENThMz1OLm_mjxk5h2yloC0B9YwBey-CwerDgUU0BiWHC5llxknD1zd5-xaYXyQW1ByY_WD9XhMYzzQVmDwfIJQd81bK8e-MNCZ0cnY/s320/2010-11-09_362%255B2%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576566575270658658" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7-5Q9WScpc6EgfHfejZyQL4tClBohqccZRDWuWa8mKE-aF__JCmMf7E6g2vcyCL4-XhL4K0eKgXXqFapFHvVzDXS2xSDrorLC6V3HcCsKtSZb9xPg_ObOQM9leCcZwTukkY6-YIEgtE/s1600/2010-11-09_366%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7-5Q9WScpc6EgfHfejZyQL4tClBohqccZRDWuWa8mKE-aF__JCmMf7E6g2vcyCL4-XhL4K0eKgXXqFapFHvVzDXS2xSDrorLC6V3HcCsKtSZb9xPg_ObOQM9leCcZwTukkY6-YIEgtE/s320/2010-11-09_366%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576566793633860738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDhijLdlZkpGX8pxCnueUj5yX2YK5ZBKFg_FhvX2CNHQwK5rJ0jB27QTJWZLcRxmlRDHtjcFUdJ0yKFxAqoaDwW5D395Iiu1we6iJVPB72EwQfkU2TtZ1cCTNJPg-rLtb2A78ShuGslP0/s1600/2010-11-09_348%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDhijLdlZkpGX8pxCnueUj5yX2YK5ZBKFg_FhvX2CNHQwK5rJ0jB27QTJWZLcRxmlRDHtjcFUdJ0yKFxAqoaDwW5D395Iiu1we6iJVPB72EwQfkU2TtZ1cCTNJPg-rLtb2A78ShuGslP0/s320/2010-11-09_348%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576566443673761186" border="0" /></a><br />Below are pics from the group's last meeting. They had dinner together and are continuing to offer each other friendship and support in their personal endeavors. They are discussing ways in which they can continue working together while keeping their activisim joyful and sustainable!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1nlYsydyVGLvdk31zJjMVK1ytw9bW1Qewiy4TWrNhzWkf6zCKWVVcFkiS6hle3Im8vpTapyeKjdyDIyfRRufZkWYAJZ8adp7NKN_GD0AU6Z0InvjcwWrdpirQooaMH5eTpZLfwbvsGk/s1600/2010-11-09_457%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1nlYsydyVGLvdk31zJjMVK1ytw9bW1Qewiy4TWrNhzWkf6zCKWVVcFkiS6hle3Im8vpTapyeKjdyDIyfRRufZkWYAJZ8adp7NKN_GD0AU6Z0InvjcwWrdpirQooaMH5eTpZLfwbvsGk/s320/2010-11-09_457%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576567897083978450" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ssSrTVG2NeJgZZrxQihOVOMGJqBlyh7hqlb3rK71QT1xh9Ac8GiUtOwAENZYYA7Hcgg7NklJTOSXdFbTSEm_Q3awyB1F9BovHQD4yax-J27AFB7q8FvLjVixPMwYCHSFn5D43GhMC8o/s1600/2010-11-09_455%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ssSrTVG2NeJgZZrxQihOVOMGJqBlyh7hqlb3rK71QT1xh9Ac8GiUtOwAENZYYA7Hcgg7NklJTOSXdFbTSEm_Q3awyB1F9BovHQD4yax-J27AFB7q8FvLjVixPMwYCHSFn5D43GhMC8o/s320/2010-11-09_455%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576567882195021746" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKa_Y6CigWEH78gZy0UVWSsmmhMYpubk43Dxu0M8nFNH_POXAY_Mp-R1OrAbPXCdk0uynR4HiZyT1TgE7l_EUaprCFvwsI11vPQZPsxu6DLwwSOIKwKRSjs4s7hItYjVatNspmKBjORM/s1600/2010-11-09_453%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXKa_Y6CigWEH78gZy0UVWSsmmhMYpubk43Dxu0M8nFNH_POXAY_Mp-R1OrAbPXCdk0uynR4HiZyT1TgE7l_EUaprCFvwsI11vPQZPsxu6DLwwSOIKwKRSjs4s7hItYjVatNspmKBjORM/s320/2010-11-09_453%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576567876889410738" border="0" /></a><br />The group continue to meet regularly to discuss new Seva Projects and support each other. We're so inspired by this amazing group of yogi activists! We can't wait to see what they'll do next!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmSQYsSeHUbGS4NmrTO5KPTZAAV9Sb-ziGLQ8wbLGIh7gP7uwl9H7jXfu_6FbMwKZ9ewOZaXA3yDPrcLEtfxS1q5drDc4BhK3nCaPSWjJ-7pXJujmbAK0MqQElwfuwWt3pBWpZs20r88/s1600/2010-06-22_278%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmSQYsSeHUbGS4NmrTO5KPTZAAV9Sb-ziGLQ8wbLGIh7gP7uwl9H7jXfu_6FbMwKZ9ewOZaXA3yDPrcLEtfxS1q5drDc4BhK3nCaPSWjJ-7pXJujmbAK0MqQElwfuwWt3pBWpZs20r88/s320/2010-06-22_278%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576568994443960642" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25KgRr7kwnfLzifPlWA3TqYTtyiUjTqsSQzhBcD1jyl3mmxJnBBBfx2Rm4zGIMW9uyTUAnYcG0NGHPJjrEh9IZq7_qbwYYRkxdm6ZeiZR2a1oH_4OIoDa6Yf43BxWPQXv4WTnggXxOUE/s1600/2010-06-22_351%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25KgRr7kwnfLzifPlWA3TqYTtyiUjTqsSQzhBcD1jyl3mmxJnBBBfx2Rm4zGIMW9uyTUAnYcG0NGHPJjrEh9IZq7_qbwYYRkxdm6ZeiZR2a1oH_4OIoDa6Yf43BxWPQXv4WTnggXxOUE/s320/2010-06-22_351%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576569000095612130" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUIMKbBgfzJjSJHwDhvqBW0ATzgEJ1t1Fi4a7IalhEIZbhOvvBmeVdXYg4nGI6vQblIk83G5sEYDKdw7Ipzaj-aLo3I7cWfZr_JahAv1NdaDP-pNa6f1SuDAekamkE9xe4xG05m8J6BM/s1600/2010-06-22_281%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUIMKbBgfzJjSJHwDhvqBW0ATzgEJ1t1Fi4a7IalhEIZbhOvvBmeVdXYg4nGI6vQblIk83G5sEYDKdw7Ipzaj-aLo3I7cWfZr_JahAv1NdaDP-pNa6f1SuDAekamkE9xe4xG05m8J6BM/s320/2010-06-22_281%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576568998499940594" border="0" /></a>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-29132824606750919462010-09-07T16:58:00.000-07:002010-09-07T17:08:05.132-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Announcing:<br />Fall 2010 Yoga in Action Birmingham Program!!!<span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />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!!<br /><br />Here are the details:<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;">Leaders: Jasper Elliott Wolfe, Shannon Andrews Skipper, and Melissa Scott<br /><br />When: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 14; Sundays 2-6pm<br /><br />Where: Birmingham Yoga at First Avenue Rocks<br /><br />Cost: $295; $250 before September 12th (make checks payable to Yoga in Action Birmingham)<br /><br />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.<br /><br />How to register: Email yogainactionbham@gmail.com to receive a registration form.<br /><br />Our early registration deadline is fast approaching! Register today!<br /><br />We can't wait to share this exciting program with you!<br /></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"></span></span></div>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-86414404228675869112010-08-17T09:44:00.000-07:002010-08-17T10:01:26.219-07:00YIA Workshop for Alabama PossibleOn 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/<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Check out a few of our pics:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidttvhvmg9Sxw5zYrmG01Lak6f1YCPbiYbw-3UmL6TiuspEzqDZHxTP9jB8KJ4sLNJfejvFYS_Lg32znmq-U4Ve_EAroGJ2HDQ2NcBFs9DH_ftLoulEaS-v-C9BvYAtW9ajAhK9kapaw0/s1600/YIAOrganizers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidttvhvmg9Sxw5zYrmG01Lak6f1YCPbiYbw-3UmL6TiuspEzqDZHxTP9jB8KJ4sLNJfejvFYS_Lg32znmq-U4Ve_EAroGJ2HDQ2NcBFs9DH_ftLoulEaS-v-C9BvYAtW9ajAhK9kapaw0/s320/YIAOrganizers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506424334616227986" border="0" /></a>Kristina Scott, Melissa Scott, Jasper Elliott Wolfe, and Shannon Andrews Skipper<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbII-ZXegdke-gHMKBBswRugQqa4bOBVQFm6r5V7Vjk71G6KKo32YX6pEXJZLfCtsNVjYSxgJ_3mf_SOZcJsi0bCGzb97PFw0m_1Ms4Tu0ZS4iqonNvP2NShk5KVyy_QZZGtDVFy53PPU/s1600/YIAChanting.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbII-ZXegdke-gHMKBBswRugQqa4bOBVQFm6r5V7Vjk71G6KKo32YX6pEXJZLfCtsNVjYSxgJ_3mf_SOZcJsi0bCGzb97PFw0m_1Ms4Tu0ZS4iqonNvP2NShk5KVyy_QZZGtDVFy53PPU/s320/YIAChanting.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506422497408662482" border="0" /></a>Chanting<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyfdsK14KsqyE9rMwSFytIcGUcuKXkAhbbricwTDBrqzePNcYeK8CaRlIPmAnCvU0wY9LczuoB__x1aOW7TBEqGIhWElh_xUv20YEWINIMx2g0hSr45OOTToBsvmDLSZxXl0flutgOwo/s1600/YIAChair.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyfdsK14KsqyE9rMwSFytIcGUcuKXkAhbbricwTDBrqzePNcYeK8CaRlIPmAnCvU0wY9LczuoB__x1aOW7TBEqGIhWElh_xUv20YEWINIMx2g0hSr45OOTToBsvmDLSZxXl0flutgOwo/s320/YIAChair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506423899399730498" border="0" /></a>A little group yoga. Practicing some laughter yoga, too!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">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!<br /></div></div>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-78186179781934178392010-04-11T14:32:00.000-07:002010-04-11T14:33:49.425-07:00Announcing Yoga in Action Birmingham: A letter from Jasper and Melissa<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Yogis and Activists,</span></span></i></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span> </span></span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Thank you for your interest in <b>Off the Mat, Into the World (OTM).</b><span> </span>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.<span> </span></span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span> </span></span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">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.<span> </span>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.<span> </span>We will combine yoga asanas, meditation and visualization, experiential exercises, process work and ritual with the practical tools of communication, organizing and collaborating.<span> </span>Participants will leave with skills to help them be more effective leaders and agents of change in the world. </span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span> </span></span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Workshop Details:</span></span></i></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">·<span> </span>Each session of the 4-day program will include yoga with Jasper (@ Birmingham Yoga @ FAR) followed by a group discussion facilitated by Jasper & Melissa.</span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">·<span> </span>The group will meet <b>June 5th and 6th</b> (Sat. and Sun.) from 1230pm to 330pm/4pm to 7pm, <b>June 20th</b> (Sun.) from 1230pm to 330pm/4pm to 7pm, and <b>June 27th</b> (Sun.) from 1230pm to 330pm at First Ave. Rocks at 2417 First Ave. south in the Birmingham Yoga Studio.<span> </span></span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">·<span> </span>The program cost is $295 for the entire series (includes yoga, group work and materials) or $265 when registering with a friend!<span> </span>10% of the proceeds will go to OTM.<span> </span></span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span> </span></span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">There’s limited space so please confirm your commitment as soon as possible. </span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">We are looking forward to a great year of hope and change.</span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span> </span></span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Peace,</span></span></i></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Jasper Elliott Wolfe & Melissa Scott </span></span></i></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Off the Mat, Into the World Ambassadors</span></span></i></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size:100%;">To register email <a href="mailto:yogainactionbham@gmail.com" target="_blank">yogainactionbham@gmail.<wbr>com</a> and check out <a href="http://www.offthematintotheworld.org/" target="_blank">www.offthematintotheworld.<wbr>org</a> to see all that OTM has to offer!</span></span></i></p>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-9287860878168864092010-01-19T13:35:00.000-08:002010-01-19T13:37:52.058-08:00Strength in Numbers<h3 style="font-weight: normal; font-family: arial;font-family:georgia;" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="UIStory_Message">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...</span></span></h3><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><br />More info coming soon!</span>Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145632094734490594.post-82373594074544558312010-01-10T12:13:00.000-08:002010-01-10T12:27:21.878-08:00Yoga 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.<br /><br />For more information about Yoga in Action and its parent group Off the Mat Into the World, check out http://www.offthematintotheworld.org.Yoga in Action Birminghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247512176191629535noreply@blogger.com0