Saturday, December 12, 2009

Recoveryoga!™

Teaching yoga is a gift for me; students often say it's the same for them. To me, yoga is about learning how your body, mind, and spirit operate and integrate...and how your life energy is influenced by the way you live, move, eat, think, and breathe!

For years my focus has been on serving people affected by cancer. Now, a new class in Madison, WI for Breast Cancer Survivors, Recoveryoga!™. (This is a plug, but since I don't have a website yet, here goes...)
I'm able to offer these classes with financial support from Susan B Komen Foundation, through a grant, for University of Wisconsin's Breast Center patients. It doesn't feel quite right to leave out others who may benefit, so my personal business, Izumi Joi, will fund the registration, my time and material fees for other breast cancer survivors. If it weren't for Breast Cancer Recovery, I wouldn't be able to hold the class, as the space I thought would be available at no charge didn't come through, and they found a great space in their building and made the arrangements-another gift! (I also teach yoga to anyone who is a member of Gilda's Club, no charge, 1st and 3rd Thurs evenings each month in Middleton, WI and will be offering hands-on Reiki healing there during a session with Reiki Master and reknowned teacher Christine Milovani Dec 19, 2009)


So, today's posting is info about the class (see below); I'm trying out a new format, "intro classes" that anyone can come to, and weekly, which will have same people each week, and build upon the class prior. If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, I hope to see you there-support people are welcome as well!

Recoveryoga!™ is a series of four yoga classes:
Recoveryoga!™101: One session. Information and easy practice. You may attend more than one Recoveryoga!™101 session; each session is the same.

  • Dec 30, 2009, Jan 6, 13 and 27, 2010 (others TBD) 10-11am or 5:30-6:30 pm
Recoveryoga!™ Weekly: 3-session series helps you build your knowledge, deepen your skills and practice, and maintain your energy this winter!
  • Feb 3 & 10-class rescheduled to: Feb 17, 24, March 3, & 10, 2010  5:30-6:30 pm

Note: You must attend Recoveryoga!™101 before Recoveryoga!™ Weekly. Yoga mats and blanket are provided; you may bring your own if you prefer.  Sorry, we are not able to provide childcare for this program.
Location:
Broadway Business Center
2800 Royal Avenue (same bldg as Breast Cancer Recovery)
Madison, WI 53713
Mendota Room – Lower Level
Parking is free and ample.
Cost: Free, accept donations sliding scale of $0-30, cash or check

TO REGISTER: Contact me through posting here at least 24 hours before class: I can see postings right away to get your info, but will delete them so they will not be viewable by the public . Please provide your name, contact info, date you wish to attend; you will receive a confirmation. Class size for Recoveryoga!™Weekly is limited; wait list will be available. Pre-registration required.
No one will be turned away due to financial concerns.