Denver metro’s newest yoga center is opening Sunday, January 8, 2012!  All classes are community oriented and free this day!

Grand Opening Schedule:

9:00-10:00 – Bliss Yoga with Mindy

11:00-12:00 – Foundations Yoga with Bri

12:00-2:00 – Community pot luck (bring your favorite dish to share)

2:00-3:00 – Arm Balancing & Inversions Class

4:00-5:00 – Mantra, Meditation and Blessings for Our New Center

We will have sign up memberships specials going on at the Grand Opening for students that are new to us.

Contact us at bri@greenmtnyoga.com or 303.319.9163.

Class Schedule

9000 W 88th Ave, Westminster, CO 80005

720.377.9545

www.YogaMaitriCenter.com

Classes begin January 9, 2012!

Grand Opening Celebrations 9:00-6:00 on Sunday, January 8, 2012.  Details.

Open House Friday and Saturday, January 6-7, 10:00-6:00.

Maitri Yoga Schedule - Printable

Monday

5:30 am             Sunrise Hatha Yoga – Mindy ∞

9:00 am             Hatha Yoga – Mindy ∞ ♥

Tuesday

9:00 am             Hatha Yoga – Bri ∞

6:00 pm            Hatha Warrior – Bri ♦

7:30 pm            Candlelight Bliss – Bri ∞ ♥

Wednesday

5:30 am             Sunrise Hatha Yoga – Mindy ∞

9:00 am Hatha Yoga – Mindy ∞ ♥

6:00 pm Weight Loss and Toning Yoga – Bri ♦

Thursday

9:00 am Hatha Yoga – Bri ∞

6:00 pm Hatha Warrior – Bri ♦

7:30 pm Candlelight Bliss – Bri ∞ ♥

Friday

5:30 am Sunrise Hatha Yoga – Mindy ∞

9:00 am Hatha Yoga – Mindy ∞ ♥

Saturday

7:30am Hatha Warrior – Bri ♦

9:00 am Hatha Yoga – Bri ∞

10:30 am Foundations – Bri ∞ ♥

Sunday

9:00 am Bliss Yoga – Bri ∞ ♥

10:30 am Weight Loss and Toning Yoga – Bri ♦

Yoga Class Descriptions
♥ Beginner Friendly    ∞ All levels welcome    ♦ Active, some experience suggested

9000 W 88th Ave, Westminster, CO 80005

720.377.9545

www.YogaMaitriCenter.com

Mindy is excited to announce some exciting changes to the upcoming January Yoga Teacher Training!

This year’s training will be held at the new yoga center, Maitri Yoga, in Westminster, CO rather than the Henderson location.  Maitri Yoga is located just 5 minutes east of the old GMY studio location at 88th Ave and Independence.  I know this will be much more convenient for most of the people interested in taking this training!

Because of the location change the start date has also shifted.  The new start date is January 17, 2012.  For those of you traveling over the holidays this new start date will enable you to enjoy your travels without having to miss the first week of training.  The two week change will be added onto the end of training.  The schedule will remain the same: Tuesday and Thursday nights 5:00-9:00 and every other Saturday 10:00-4:00.  View the complete schedule here.

The tuition in 2012 has already been lowered by $595 to be just $2800 for this amazing experience.  And the early bird registration has been extended to next Friday, December 9, 2011 which will help you save $200 off the already reduced price.   That brings the cost down to just $2600.  As always, the school offers zero interest payment plans for all students enrolled in the program.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a time to meet with Mindy please contact her at mindy@greenmtnyoga.com or call her at 303.653.2010.

Blessings.  We look forward to having you join us!

We have a couple special things to share with you for our last week in our current facility.

Retail Sale – 40% OFF – Everything Must Go!

Everything in the retail shop is now 40% off!  This is the perfect chance for you to pick up early Christmas gifts for yourself or your loved ones.  There are lots of great books, yoga CDs and crystals left as well as a few clothes, silk scarves, yoga props, malas, and candles.

Studio Supplies Sale

We are selling several items from our location that we will not need moving forward.  We will be keeping all our props and our beautiful chakra paintings.  For a full list of the items we are selling please see our website.

How to Buy:

If you would like to purchase any of the items we have please come by the studio and put your name on the sticker with your bid.  If someone already has placed a bid you can out bid them.  If you are unable to come to the studio please give us a call or an email with your items and bids.

All items will have to be picked up on Wednesday, November 30^th or Thursday, December 1^st.

Storage:

• Handcrafted Beetle Kill Pine Coat Rack with 8 hooks, $30

Beetle Kill Pine Coat Rack, 8 Hooks, $30

• Handcrafted Beetle Kill Pine Coat Rack with 5 hooks, $25

Beetle Kill Pine Coat Rack, 5 Hooks, $25

• Benches with Cubbies (2 benches available), $50

Bench Cubbies, $50

• Stereo Cabinet, $70

• Tall Narrow Wooden Shelf, $50

Tall Wood Shelves, Black, $50

• Angled Brown and Grey Wood Shelf, $25

Angled Wood Shelves, $25

• Asian Inspired Shelf, $75

Asian Wood Shelves, $75

• Two Tone Wooden Shelves, $75

Two Tone Shelves, $75

Furniture:

• Micro Suede Sofa – Green, $40

Green Sofa, $40

• Micro Suede Sofa – Tan, $30

• Circular Chair, Red Micro Suede, $25 (2 available)

Red Chair, $25

• Green Painted Chest, $45

Massage/Treatment Room:

• Massage Chair (like new, barely used), $200

• Small Stereo for CDs and iPod, $30

Small Stereo, $30

Retail Store:

• Mannequins, $10 each (2 available)

Mannequins, $10

• Adjustable Clothes Racks, $25 each (3 available, 2 styles)

Clothes Racks, $25

• Gold Frame Display, $10

Gold Frame Display, $10

• Metal Book Stands, $5 each (6 available)

• Metal Bar Racks, $3 each (5 black and 5 silver available)

• Wood Wall Rack with Hooks, $10

Wood Wall Rack, $10

Office Supplies:

• Bulletin Board, $10

Bulletin Board, $10

• Color Printer, $10

• White Board with Brown Faux Leather Boarder, $10

Kitchen:

• Mini Fridge, $40

Mini Fridge, $40

• Toaster Oven, $5

• Hot Plate, $5

• Square Table, $10

Decorations / Miscellaneous:

• Multicolored Wall Hanging, $25

• Red Silk, $25

Red Silk, $25

• Clocks, $5 each

Clocks, $5 each

• Trash Cans, Metal, $5 each (7 available)

• Plants, donations

• Copper Plates, $5 each (3 available)

Copper Plates, $5 each

• Small Elephant, $5

• Elephant with Bells, $10

Copper Plate, $5; Sm Elephant, $5; Elephant w/ Bells, $10

•  Wooden Box Shelves, $5 each (4 of varying sizes)

• Red Metal Vase, $15

Box Shelves, $5 each; Red Vase, $15

• Buddha with Beaded Stand, $15

Buddha w/ Beaded Stand, $15; Clock, $5

• Weight Rack, $5

Weight Rack, $5

• 4lb bar weights, $4 each (about 20 available)

Kids:

• Children’s Table, $10

• Set of 2 Kids Chairs, $5

• Art Station Easel with white board and chalk board, $5

Table, $10; 2 charis, $5; Art Station, $5

The final days of Green Mountain Yoga as we know it are upon us.  Come celebrate all that GMY has meant to you over the years with this final get together and yoga class.  Everyone is welcome!!

Wednesday, November 30 starting at 5:30.  1 1/2 hour yoga practice starts at 6:30.

Private Yoga  *  Energy Healing  *  Crystal Chakra Healing  * Meditation

GMY is in transition, as you know, and will not be holding classes the month of December.  We will continue to teach classes beginning in January 2012 at Maitri Yoga at 88th Ave & Independence, just east of the Five Parks location.

If you would like to keep your practice going and learn some of the tricks of the trade a private yoga session with Mindy may be the perfect solution.

Mindy will be offering a limited number of lessons in December.  If you would like to take this opportunity to expand your practice please see the schedule at the front desk to register for your personalized session.

The cost is only $75 for your one on one session that is all about you and your practice.

Call 303.653.2010 to schedule.

• Deepen your personal practice.
• Gain a more thorough knowledge of how your body works with yoga.
• Dive into more energy oriented practices.
• Learn more about meditation and developing a home practice.
• Heal yourself physically, emotionally, energetically.
• Small group lessons are also available.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM GREEN MOUNTAIN YOGA!

Start your Thanksgiving out right.  Attend the

8:00-9:30 am   Thanksgiving Day

Detox to Retox Class with Bri

Register Early – this class always fills up.

*No extra charge, it is part of your class package.

Friday, 11/25 Schedule:

9:00 am All Levels with Bri

First of all, let me start with a huge thank you to everyone for all your support. This has been quite a journey and your love, kindness and support have made the difficult process of closing down Green Mountain Yoga’s Five Parks location easier and smoother. Again thank you.

This week is Thanksgiving.  As such our schedule will be modified to accommodate the holiday.  Join Bri on Thanksgiving morning at 8:00 for a fabulous class she is calling “Detox to Retox”.  An hour and a half practice is one of the best ways to start out this gratitude filled holiday.

The Friday after Thanksgiving, 11/25, we will have just one class – the 9:00 All Levels class.  After all your turkey, football and family time you will want to be at this class for sure!  The schedule is back to normal on Saturday.

Last Class at GMY-Celebration:

GMY will hold it’s last yoga class at its Five Parks location on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.  The class schedule on this day is 5:30am Sunrise Yoga, 9:00am All Levels and the last class will be at 6:30pm.  This will be an hour and a half class that will be a well rounded class with the postures of the month from the last year.

If you would like to come celebrate all that GMY is, has been and will continue to be join us starting around 5:30 for some fun hang-out time until our class starts at 6:30.  We will practice until 8:00 and then stay as long as we’d like after the class.  This will be a time of celebration and community.

This will be our last practice together until the new space opens in January 2012.  The new studio will be smaller and even more community focused.  It is easily accessed at 88th and Independence, just east of our current facility.  The new studio will have a new name to go with it:

Maitri Yoga

Maitri in Sanskrit means “friendliness” and “friendship”.  It is pronounced just like “My Tree” in English and is a beautiful play on words that incorporates the essence of our yoga community.  Trees are many in variety but they all support life around them and within them.  With their roots below and their branches above, trees are a perfect example of living a spiritual life her on this earth.  With our friendliness and support we will grow and thrive together.

If you would like to join us for classes in January please fill out our registration paperwork and return to Mindy via email. Submitting your registration by 11/30/11 will save you 25% off your January membership.  See below for the new schedule and pricing.

Do you want to deepen yourself in the study and practice of yoga and meditation? This is a golden offer to improve the direction of your life with the help of yoga, meditation, and yogic lifestyle.  We are offering the opportunity to practice yoga in its fullness and expand your internal energy. It’s a combination of mental awareness, philosophy and yoga science with physical behavior and movement. In this yoga training you can work on creating a balanced life through breathing, moving and concentration methods.

Join us in January at Bella Yoga in Henderson, CO for this amazing yoga training program.  Register now to reserve your spot.

New lower price for training! To help those who sincerely desire to work with our school to receive high quality yoga teacher training we have chosen to reduce the price of our training from $3295 to $2800.  Register by December 1, 2011 to save $200.  You will still receive the same great training experience and all your materials will be provided.  We hope this helps many of you who are considering our school.

No interest payment plans are also available.  Please speak with Mindy for more detailed information.

Training begins Tuesday, January 3.

Click here to learn more.  If you would like to meet with Mindy to discuss the training in person, please email her at mindy@greenmtnyoga.com to set up an appointment.

Ready to join us?  Complete the application today.

Lead with the Heart

By:  West Davis, RYT

Practice yoga long enough, and you’re bound to hear the expression “lead with the heart” in a class at some point. This practice, leading with the heart, is more than just a physical action, however. Through the process, we are invited to move our entire being toward that which we seek from a place of absolute love and authenticity deep within. I was recently graced with the opportunity to learn this lesson first hand.

In my spare time, I really enjoy being with nature. It quiets my mind. Swallows me up. Makes me feel like there is something out there greater than any of us can imagine. This Sunday, I had the pleasure of scaling Grays and Torreys Peaks, two of Colorado’s 14ers, in good health, with good company, and fantastic weather. At 4:15 am, we set off from our car, our path lit not by flashlight or headlamp, but by the full moon bathing the trail in a mystical hue of cool blue. The crisp mountain air, biting wind, brisk pace, and engaging conversation were invigorating, supplying a burst of energy far stronger than any cup of coffee. About one hour in, the sky began to turn from near black to deep shades of midnight blue. Near 13,000 feet, the quiet darkness lifted, giving way to vibrant shades of purple, pink, and red. Things seemed to vibrate at a higher frequency, as if something magical was about to happen, but my legs and lungs were beginning to voice their discontent.

About 500 feet from the summit of Grays Peak, as a sliver of the sun appeared over the mountains to the east, a voice spoke up from deeper within. “Lead with the Heart.” I inhaled deeply, let the stale air escape, rolled my shoulders down and back, looked toward my destination, and took the next step. As I set my foot down, I noticed a shift. I immediately felt a previously unrecognized sense of buoyancy, and each step seemed to carry a sense of greater purpose. It was as if some outside force was propelling me to the top of the peak.

The last 500 vertical feet seemed easier than the first 500. At about 7:30am, I crested the summit of Grays Peak and a smile came to my face. However, it wasn’t a smile like when someone tells a funny joke. This smile radiated through my body from the very core of my being, like light shining from the center of the sun. My skin erupted into goose bumps and I stood turning circles in amazement as I looked down on everything around. I’d been at the top of many 14ers before, but somehow this seemed different. It seemed as though everything had been put there especially for me in that particular moment. I had the pleasure of spending the next 20 minutes on top, all by myself, witnessing the beauty and splendor of the universe. It pained me to leave, but my group was departing, and I still had one more peak to climb.

I share this story with you in hopes that something can be learned from the remarkable experience I had that Sunday. Whether it’s climbing mountains, or simply getting out of bed in the morning, if we engage in the process by leading with the heart, in every sense of the expression, we can trust in the knowledge that something glorious waits for us at the end of the journey. I invite you to cultivate a sense of mindfulness about how you proceed through life on a daily basis. Allow the first step of the next journey you take, however small, to be initiated from your heart.

Namaste
West

West teaches Happy Hour Yoga every Friday at 5:30pm and an inspiring All Levels class on Saturdays at 9:00 am.  Register for his classes now.