Change is good!

Aparigraha, is one of the yamas, or ethical codes in yoga and translates to non-atachment or non-possesiveness.  We seek to rid our lives of the distractions, the inconsequential, the unimportant and fill our lives with the more substantial. This doesn't mean we forsake responsibilities or commitments, but it does ask us to reevaluate those frills in our lives that pull us in so many directions until we feel frayed. Instead, we focus on what is truly most important in our lives. In yoga class we need to be less attached to where we place our yoga mats and more on the experience of being present to the practice of yoga.

Related to yoga, I have said good bye to the evening class at the Bettendorf Community Center. It's a nice place, but our class has already outgrow the space, so it was quite wonderful that a new opportunity to teach in a dedicated yoga studio in Bettendorf came up.  I am honored to be included in the diverse community of yoga teachers that will be teaching at the new Davenport School of Yoga's Bettendorf location. The studio is located behind the Fareway and Healthy Habits and next door to the Pichiotti Chiropractic Center and will offer almost 40 classes a week! You will have so many opportunities to practice yoga in this new space with wood floors and blue and gold walls. We will even have a rope wall and props for you to use! The address is 3420 Towne Pointe Drive

So I ask you to practice aparigraha as we venture into our new space beginning November 7th for weekly classes on Monday at 6:00pm and Wednesday at 7:00 pm.  Friday morning yields 2 more classes you could take from me, an 8:00 am and a 9:30 am class. I will still teach the Tuesday and Thursday class at 9:00am at the Bettendorf Community Center.  And lastly, Oct 29th at 9:00 am,  I am teaching about how to create a yoga class of simple poses and meditation to establish your hOMe practice at the BCC. This is part of your session package, or counts as a $10 class.

Change is good! Namaste~ Michelle Campbell, your resident Anusara inspired yoga teacher

Fall Kitchari recipe

Monday class is at 6:30 pm for Oct 3rd only, thank you. I am so appreciative of all you dedicated yogis who are coming to Monday night Yoga class! It a great way to power up your week. Come even if you don't feel like you'll have the energy- beacause you will leave with more than you left!!! That's because Life is better with yoga and even better with yoga friends!

Kitchari

Ingredients 1 cup Basmati Rice 2 cups Mung Dal (split yellow or red lentils) 7 cups (approx.) Water a bit of Salt 2 Tbs. Ghee 3 tsp. Mustard Seeds 2 tsp. Cumin Seeds or Powder 2 tsp. Turmeric Powder 2 tsp. Coriander Powder 2 tsp. Fennel Powder 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing) ___________________________________________ I don't know what hing is, but the rest is just wonderful and easy to find. Both balancing and nourishing this porridge is a great way to transition your metabolism into reving up for fall as is consuming warm soups and teas. You can make this anytime as a restorative and simple meal. Thanks to the Avervedic Institute in New Mexico, a great resource for the sister science to yoga. Find out more at learn more about ayerveda Namaste, Michelle Campbell