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Monday 6:45pm - 8pm Tuesday 9am - 10:15am 6:15pm - 8pm Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:45pm Thursday 8:30am - 9:15am 5:30pm - 6:45pm Saturday 7:30am - 8:45am 9am - 10am Sunday 8am - 12pm

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You, at your highest potential… Studio opens and closes throughout the day based upon classes and appointments. Text Tracy at 207.319.0102 if questions!

To view class schedule, schedule appointments, reserve your spot in a class or upcoming workshop go to our official website; www.redefiningyogaandpilates.com, click on classes tab, and the 'Sign Up' tab and you are on your way!

03/09/2025

Sunday Snip~it'
Ethical behavior...

The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga or,
The Eight Limps of Ashtanga Yoga...

Yes, you read correctly...
The Eight 'Limbs' of Ashtanga Yoga vs The Eight 'Limps' of Yoga.

A 'limb' implies locomotion, forward movement whereas 'limp' implies slow movement, difficult locomotion, stiffness to stagnant movement.

In past years there has been sense of 'limb' walking, a sense of forward, progressive movement towards more ethical behavior; the non-violence of ahimsa, the truthfulness of satya, the freedom of greed in asteya, and the disciplines of brahmacharya and aparigraha...

The Limb of Yama.

How many have reverted to limping on the limb of Yama? Stuck just one step away from an inward reach to replace negative and destructive thoughts [actions] with that of non-destructive [ahimsa].

Never getting close to the truthfulness of satya, and so very far away from reaching any sense of the freedoms via locomotion through asteya, bramacharya and aparigraha to the next limb of Niyama and what that limb brings us.

Possibly one must consider a 'leap'...

A 'leap' from the Yama limb to the Niyama limb, start with the practices of Niyama and become 'un-stuck', locomotive, moving!

*Cleanliness of Self [saucha, which incudes the flavoring of ahimsa];
*Self-contentment [santosa, seasoned with satya];
*Self-austerity, a practice of living simply [tapas, ateya...bramacharya];
*Self-study of body, mind, intellect and ego [svadhyaya aparigraha]; *reaching isvara pranidhana [surrending one's ego]

Possibly one needs to 'limb' through the Self-care of the Niyama's before we can fully feel the locomotion of the Yama's...

How can we show up for others if we cannot fully show up and realize who and what we truly are?

The 8-Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga simply offers a guiding path for consideration of you; what you are putting forth in the world around you; and asks is that which you are offering positive, forward moving ethical behaviors that nurtures the world and those in it in an ethical manner.

Namaste

02/16/2025

Saturday 7.30 AM Hatha Focus/Restorative Class Notes:
UTTANASANA [Intense Forward Stretch]...

'The regular, persevering and alert practice of yoga is the foundation for stabilizing the consciousness' ~Iyengar

Today our focus asana was Uttanasana. You know, that transitional posture that you blast through to get to the Chaturanga sequence and that next asana of real importance!

Today we spent time in Uttanasana,
Listening to this postures voice,
Restorative?

Let's consider the benefits of this amazing form...
Reduced depression, insomnia and fatigue~
An increase of BTB [Blood to Brain], soothing the nervous system.
Regulates Blood Pressure,
Tones abdominal organs [Pranayama, pranayama, pranayama]!
Increases mobility in the hip joints... and much more.

Today we explored variations of this incredible posture...
Ragdoll, with head supported by blocks.,
Palms to ankles - still support to the head.
Wider stance with palms to the floor, support of blocks for the head, and palms to blocks with head support.

The restorative benefits of experiencing the varying forms of this one form? Incredible...

And yet we dumb it down and rush through it.

Is there a lesson here ?

Namaste

02/02/2025

Sunday Snip~It'

"As a society we must reconnect to a set of values that reignite our collective humanity so that it burns bright within each of us. No society survives for very long without a moral compass to guide its evolution and progress, especially not one as powerful and rapidly changing as our own. We need to bring our values back onto center stage as a people. We must consciously choose a set of core values that every one us can embrace despite our many differences - - -values like compassion, freedom, equality, justice, sustainability, democracy, community and tolerance. Then we have to go about delibrately building our society as a place that increasingly reflects and nurtures the growth of these values in the world. We can create this world by having each of us idividually choose to live and act in ways that more closely reflect our own persosnal values and those values we share as people. We must begin by creating a vision of a better world' ~ Jean Houston, The Wizard of Us

01/06/2025

'Feel good, be good, and do good' ~ Yogi Bhajan

Simple, and worthy...
A great way to start and live your New Year!

Namaste

11/28/2024

"There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy" R. Blum

‘Let us bow gently as we release our practice outward to all beings in the Universe, with prayers of well being , of peace and above all…joy’ t.noyes

Celebrate this day by giving thanks,
Namaste

08/31/2024

AUTUMN Equinox Celebration Class:

We will Celebrate 2024 Autumn Equinox during our 8.00 AM Class on Sunday September 22nd, 2024!

Class Focus:
'A Return to Balance; the Art of Letting Go'

*Slow Flow Vinyasa with essence of Balance posture work.
*Detoxification, cooling of Summer fire energy; Twists and turns.
*Inner Reflection for Deeper Rest and Relief; Breath work.
*Harmony; Meditation.

A Gift to You:
4 Ritual Practices to welcome Autumn Energy!

Namaste

'We are one leaf among many...' ~ tracy

08/11/2024

Sunday Snip~It'

"Out of nothing but awareness, the entire universe manifests, and at the end of time, it reabsorbs again into a single seed of potential, and that potential is..."

The brilliant sky, Illuminating Sun,
The entire universe manifests out of awareness,
Your awareness...

Namaste

07/12/2024

"Where does the rainbow end, in your soul or on the horizon?" — Pablo Neruda

07/07/2024

Sunday Snip~It’

Inspired by the movie ‘Unsung Hero’ some wall space at the Studio has acquired a new purpose…

Please, and
Thank~you…

Your space to ask for what you need,
And space to say thank~you when you receive it …

Simple,
Worthy…

Namaste

06/09/2024

Sunday Snip~It'

Notes from Class on,
Faith...

“… Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” ~ Nelson Mandela
(Matthew 17:20)

05/27/2024

'There is always light behind the clouds' ~ Louisa May Alcott

Memorial Day is one of rememberance,
Remember...

'Let us offer our practice outward to all beings with prayers for wellbeing and,
Peace, peace, peace...' ~ tracy

Namaste

04/27/2024

Saturday Snip~it'
Housekeeping!

Welcome SUNSHINE! Happy SPRING!

Quick notes to bring you Springtime changes within the Studio!

CLASSES/TEACHERS:
Brenda is back with us for Saturday 7.30 am classes, and for Wednesday 5.30 pm classes beginning May 1st! Erin is taking a haitus from teaching!

Samantha is channeling her path to higher her education and is out of the Studio for some time to come! We will miss her, and will welcome her back when her life path allows her to become a visiting Teacher within the Studio! Her Tuesday 5.15 pm classes are off the schedule for now!

EVENTS:
APRIL brought us an 'EXPERIENCING STILLNESS' workshop into the Studio last in April. We are bringing a Stillness Practice to the Studio Sunday's at 11.00 AM in the form of your Sadhana practice . Every month a 'theme' for your practice will be provided with the Month of MAY offering a breath oriented '7-Minute Daily Sadhana practice'.

JUNE we will offer an event to support the Purple Light program organized by Stephanie Noyes, Through These Doors. Event date and details TBA.

TEACHER TRAINING:
Enrollment will open August 2024 for January 2025 start date; see Teacher Training page at our website to stay updated!

A reminder that Studio opens and closes around class schedule; we can always be contacted via text to 207.319.0102!

If you are currently not part of our Mobile App please text for an invite to join as this is were class cancelations are posted! We opt not to cancel classes however life happens and we find the necessity to do so occasionally.

REMINDER: Spingtime is the perfect time to begin your Sadhana practice! Drop in to the Studio to learn another Tool for your Wellbeing Tool Kit is always with you !

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889 Roosevelt Trail
Windham, ME
04062

Opening Hours

Monday	6:45pm - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 10:15am
	6:15pm - 8pm
Wednesday	5:30pm - 6:45pm
Thursday	8:30am - 9:15am
	5:30pm - 6:45pm
Saturday	7:30am - 8:45am
	9am - 10am
Sunday	8am - 12pm

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+12078920964

Website

http://www.redefiningyogaandpilates.com/

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Our Studio opens and closes throughout the day based upon classes and workshops. To view class schedule, reserve your spot in a class and/or upcoming workshop refer to our official website; www.redefiningyogaandpilates.com.

We are a Community based, teaching Studio that offers each a unique and personal journey within the traditions of yoga practice and philosophy.

We believe that creativity is key to learning and that everyone’s learning path is a personal journey. It is this belief that provides the underlying motivation of classes, events and workshops. Our Tai Chi and Pilates programs share this same underlying motivation.

Open Studio / Open Floor Sadhana is offered for those who seek private meditation time, practice time, talk time or simply time to check out the Studio Saturday and Sundays from 11.00 - 12.00 pm.