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731 East Locust Street | Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 | 414-502-YOGA (9642)
Riverwest Yogashala

February at Riverwest Yogashala


Our Mission: Riverwest Yogashala, a nonprofit yoga center, brings yoga to a diverse population, promoting strength, clarity, and overall well-being through the practice of Iyengar yoga.

731 E. Locust Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 | 414-502-YOGA(9642)
Email for questions: info@riverwestyogashala.com

FREE INTRO TO IYENGAR YOGA, FEBRUARY 5 AND 19, 2-3:30PM
Join Peggy Hong on the 1st Sunday of the month for an informative and inspiring introduction to Iyengar Yoga, and Solange Da Silva Gonske, back from maternity leave, on the 3rd Sunday. Come early to ensure a space in these popular classes. Beginners are welcome as well as children 7 and up.
See our monthly calendar online.

WINTER TERM CONTINUES
Register for the Winter Term beginning December 15 (no changes from Fall Term). The 12-week term is $120 members/$140 nonmembers. Become a 2012 member now and begin receiving benefits right away, including your beautiful member t-shirt and class discount. Annual membership ranges from $15-$200.

SCHEDULE UPDATE
Peggy’s 50+ Seniors class is now meeting on THURSDAYS 11am instead of Wednesdays. This class is appropriate not only for seniors but for anyone needing a more supported, gently-paced class for special needs.

CALENDARS ARE ON SALE FOR $10 BEGINNING NOW UNTIL SUPPLIES LAST
If each student purchased 1 calendar, we would sell out and break even! We do not make money of these calendars, but offer them to the community as a celebration and a work of art. Please come and buy your calendar now! Calendars can also be purchased online.

AFTERSCHOOL YOGA CLUB, MONDAYS, 3:15-5:30PM
What is AYC? A fun gathering place for children of all ages to enjoy a healthy snack after school, jump around and do some yoga, then enjoy an enrichment activity, which has included crafts, games, theatre, cooking, and neighborhood field trips. All at no cost! Our students range from age 2 to 16, and children 6 and under should come with an adult. Peggy Hong and Valeria Gonzalez host, and numerous yoga teachers and community artists come and visit. Please join us for some fun.

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Give a gift of health and wellness to a loved one. Come and purchase a gift certificate in any amount before or after any class this week or next.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: SPRING EQUINOX 108 SURYA NAMASKAR PARTY, SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2-7Ppm
Each year we celebrate spring and raise funds to fulfill our mission of making Iyengar Yoga available to all through this community-building event. 9 leaders will each lead a set of 12 Surya Namaskar (sun salutations) for variety and creativity. Participants level 1-2 and up will find they can keep up and feel exhiliarated. The 108 Surya Namaskar will be followed by a fun samba dance lesson by Brazilian dancer/Iyengar Yoga teacher, Solange Da Silva Gonske. Then we will enjoy an always delectable potluck feast. More details will unfold in March..

THE EVERYDAY YAMAS AND NIYAMAS, 3rd SUNDAYS, 3:30-5pm, 8LHC
The yamas (universal principles of morality) and niyamas (personal ethics) comprise the first 2 limbs of the 8 limbs of yoga as defined by Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. How do we apply these to our daily lives? How can the yamas help create a healthy community, and the niyamas help us evolve as individuals suited for that community? Let us explore these questions together. Join our monthly study group at Eight Limbs Housing Cooperative Initiative (8LHC) at 2474 N Booth St (corner of Wright, 2nd floor). The discussion is followed by an optional potluck and 8LHC planning meeting. Free of charge, open to all.
Eight Limbs is a housing cooperative initiative based on the exploration and practice of yoga principles. Eight Limbs serves as a model of intentional living by fostering personal growth and community empowerment through sustainable practices. Contact eightlimbscoop@gmail.com , 414-372-4297, if you want to join our planning meetings, usually on Sundays 5-7pm, or want to consider membership.

MILWAUKEE TIME BANK: COME TO CLASS FOR TIME DOLLARS
Have you joined Milwaukee Area Time Bank yet? It’s a terrific way of giving and receiving services without any exchange of money, while connecting to others in the community. Earn time dollars by providing a ride, cooking a meal, tuning up a bike, or sharing any other skill. Spend your time dollars on a yoga class, computer repair, moving help, or whatever you may need. Peggy Hong is a registered member and happy to welcome Time Bank members to her classes!

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW
Become a member and register for classes at a special reduced rate! Memberships run through the calendar year from January 1 to December 31.Become a member online and begin receiving benefits right away, including your beautiful member t-shirt and class discount.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership Levels

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Switch your internet search engine to GoodSearch and select Riverwest Yogashala as your charity. Each time you do a search (powered by Yahoo) the Yogashala gets a penny! Imagine all the free classes we could provide if 100 people used GoodSearch each day! Make internet purchases through GoodShop and your selected charity receives 1-6% of what you spend. This is an effortless way to help us out. Please make GoodSearch your default search engine today.

REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact teachers for details on dropping in or registering for a series. Drop-ins range from $10-$15.
Lynn Celek, lynncelek@hotmail.com, 414-702-7244
Peggy, peggy@riverwestyogashala.com, 963-9587
Annie, melchior@uwm.edu, 414-332-7635
Jackie Lalley, jackie@riverwestyogashala.com, 847-345-4823
Solange Da Silva Gonske, sollyrio@yahoo.com, 414-690-2959