YOGA SPOT Mebane

So sorry, but I've just learned that we will not be able to open until Phase 3 (unlike previous reports from the State) and that is expected to last at least five more weeks, which would point to early July.
Unfortunately, I don't expect that I will be able to reopen the studio after this lengthy and totally unexpected closure.
I'll be having a difficult conversation with my lessor this week. Props will be for sale soon....

From Zen Calendar 5/3/20--
Fishermen have hauled their nets and gone
The crows of dusk, in pairs, all flown.
Young moon, a tattered fan,
Thin clouds, a ragged gown.
-Tu Fu

From Zen Calendar 5/2/20--
A permanent state of transition is man's most noble condition.
-Juan Ramon Jimenez

We all must be very noble right about now!

From Zen Calendar 5/1/20--
You beat the grass and probe the Principle
Only to see into your nature.
Right now, where is your nature?
-Zen Koan

Hope we can resume YOGA CLASSES JUNE 1st.

From Zen Calendar 4/30/20--
Just go into the room and put one chair in the center. Take the seat in the center of the room, open the doors and the windows, and see who comes to visit. -Ajahn Chah on Meditation

From Zen Calendar, 4/27/20--
This is the first, wildest, and wisest thing I know, that the soul exists and that it is built entirely out of attentiveness. -Mary Oliver

Hello All! I know I've been MIA for awhile. This situation has been very tough since I don't know when/if I'll be able to re-open the studio....
Right now, with fingers crossed, which makes it hard to type, I'm hoping to offer YOGA CLASSES again beginning JUNE 1st.
All the best, I miss you all tremendously, more than I ever thought.
Keep smiling and stretching. Robin B. says we'll all be like beginners when we get back together. I can promise you that we'll work on breath (Pranayama) like never before!
Catherine

There are countless reasons to add yoga to your routine. Whether you’re looking to improve balance, ease back pain, strengthen or relax, there’s a yoga practice to help. Doing a few simple yoga poses that move your spine in every direction can go a long way in keeping your spine mobile and healthy. Plus, research shows a regular yoga practice can help boost energy levels and overall well-being in older adults.
Yoga is a practice. Keep practicing and you will see and feel the benefits. As always, safety is key.

So, I've always been reluctant to recommend yoga videos since I'm struggling to keep a small studio afloat.
However, these are unusual times and we don't know yet when we'll be able to get together again. I'm not interested in teaching online, but I can recommend some (many) YouTube videos by an excellent yoga instructor with the odd name of Lesley Fightmaster. She has her own channel, Fightmaster Yoga, and I believe that her videos are free. She offers a wide assortment of classes, from 10 minutes and up, for beginners, seniors and all the way to more advanced Flow Yoga. She offers slower classes and Restoratives as well, which is a great idea for relaxation in these stressful times.
She is very careful with alignment and great cues, which you all know is crucial for my style of instruction.
So if you're hungry for yoga, give her YouTube channel a try. She's who I practice "with" when we're traveling or I want some fresh practices and ideas.
Let me know what you think and please stay safe and healthy!! Catherine

Hello All! Thanks to Debra, I will try to post a Zen quote each day, or some other inspiring thoughts!