http://yoga-mojo.com Yoga-Mojo is an active Hatha-Vinyasa yoga flow practice developed and taught with passion by Loretta “Jo� Schlatzer, RYT Her dynamic approach purposefully links guided breath control with sequenced movement to enable students to build stamina, increase physical strength, and improve concentration – and to ultimately help balance body and mind. Each practice is an original, upbeat and energetic combination of elements incorporating pranayama (breathing), asana (physical postures), and dharana (concentration), concluded by a lengthy and peaceful savasana (relaxation). Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:08:00 +0000 http://snappages.com en http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/special-classes-triangle-pilates-cary-yoga http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/special-classes-triangle-pilates-cary-yoga Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:08:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/special-classes-triangle-pilates-cary-yoga


]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/new-class-saturday-excel-fitness http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/new-class-saturday-excel-fitness Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:44:55 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/new-class-saturday-excel-fitness


]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/this-weeks-mojo-flow http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/this-weeks-mojo-flow Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:29:49 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/03/15/this-weeks-mojo-flow




]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/02/28/maui-bliss http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/02/28/maui-bliss Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:25:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/02/28/maui-bliss


]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/22/aloha-nui-loa-please-note-that-i-will-be-on-vacation-february-10th-24th http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/22/aloha-nui-loa-please-note-that-i-will-be-on-vacation-february-10th-24th Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/22/aloha-nui-loa-please-note-that-i-will-be-on-vacation-february-10th-24th
Looking forward to a serene and enjoyable experience, and I'm sure that there will be much to share :-)

Mahalo,

LJ [...]]]>
Looking forward to a serene and enjoyable experience, and I'm sure that there will be much to share :-)

Mahalo,

LJ

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/22/music-lists-updated http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/22/music-lists-updated Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:11:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/22/music-lists-updated
Have a look, maybe find some new favorites.

Namaste,

LJ [...]]]>
Have a look, maybe find some new favorites.

Namaste,

LJ

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/09/reminder-i-will-not-be-teaching-on-tuesday-january-24th-jury-duty http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/09/reminder-i-will-not-be-teaching-on-tuesday-january-24th-jury-duty Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:22:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2012/01/09/reminder-i-will-not-be-teaching-on-tuesday-january-24th-jury-duty
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/19/christmas-eve-holiday-shanti-at-triangle-pilates-and-yoga-900am-o2-cary-1130am http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/19/christmas-eve-holiday-shanti-at-triangle-pilates-and-yoga-900am-o2-cary-1130am Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:25:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/19/christmas-eve-holiday-shanti-at-triangle-pilates-and-yoga-900am-o2-cary-1130am
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/17/join-us-at-triangle-pilates-at-stone-creek-for-a-special-re-new-years-day-flow-noon-200pm-please-register-asap-spaces-are-limited http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/17/join-us-at-triangle-pilates-at-stone-creek-for-a-special-re-new-years-day-flow-noon-200pm-please-register-asap-spaces-are-limited Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:44:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/17/join-us-at-triangle-pilates-at-stone-creek-for-a-special-re-new-years-day-flow-noon-200pm-please-register-asap-spaces-are-limited Triangle Pilates & Cary Yoga Center for a special 2-hour Re-New Year Yoga-Mojo flow.

Please note that this class will be held at the Stone Creek Village location. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

We will honor [...]]]> Triangle Pilates & Cary Yoga Center for a special 2-hour Re-New Year Yoga-Mojo flow.

Please note that this class will be held at the Stone Creek Village location. Space is limited, so please register as soon as possible.

We will honor the passing year and enthusiastically welcome in the new.

Nourish yourself with this heart & core connection flow designed to build heat, strength and balance. This Heart-opening, back-bending, flow will awaken your heart and help set a foundation for the New Year!

All levels welcomed and encouraged.

Please register here - the link to the class schedule is at the top of the page. Select "Stone Creek" as the location, and navigate to January 1. I look forward to seeing you there!

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/17/special-event-this-friday-yoga-soothe-restorative-class-o2-cary http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/17/special-event-this-friday-yoga-soothe-restorative-class-o2-cary Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:41:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/12/17/special-event-this-friday-yoga-soothe-restorative-class-o2-cary
We will embark on a one-hour restorative yoga class to help center and calm...

Happy Holidays! [...]]]>
We will embark on a one-hour restorative yoga class to help center and calm...

Happy Holidays!

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/11/08/please-note-no-yoga-mojo-class-o2-on-november-19th http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/11/08/please-note-no-yoga-mojo-class-o2-on-november-19th Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:20:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/11/08/please-note-no-yoga-mojo-class-o2-on-november-19th
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/11/08/special-yoga-mala-november-13th-from-1100am-100pm-o2 http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/11/08/special-yoga-mala-november-13th-from-1100am-100pm-o2 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:12:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/11/08/special-yoga-mala-november-13th-from-1100am-100pm-o2
A special Yoga Mala class is scheduled for Sunday, November 13th, from 11:00AM-1:00PM at O2 Cary.

PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a 4:00PM Yoga-Mojo Class that day.

Hassina Albukhary, Brian Oliphant and I will lead this practice.

The purpose of a Yoga Mala is to unite our yoga community with [...]]]>
A special Yoga Mala class is scheduled for Sunday, November 13th, from 11:00AM-1:00PM at O2 Cary.

PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a 4:00PM Yoga-Mojo Class that day.

Hassina Albukhary, Brian Oliphant and I will lead this practice.

The purpose of a Yoga Mala is to unite our yoga community with a practice of 108 Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). 108 is a sacred number in Yoga and is open to interpretation - see below.

While a Yoga Mala is designed to challenge you physically, the repeated sun salutation also provides an opportunity to create a moving meditation to quiet the mind and relax the body while the collective motion of the group strengthens the spirit.

Our Mala practice will be divided in to four (4) rounds of 27 Sun Salutations. A silent dedication/meditation will be held between each round.

• The 1st round is a dedication to self
• The 2nd round is a dedication to family and friends
• The 3rd round is a dedication to all beings everywhere
• The 4th round is a dedication to the source

Upon the completion of all four rounds, your body will feel loose and your mind quiet. We will then release and reflect in a deep Savasana.

Other interpretations on the number 108 include:

• It is viewed as a number of the wholeness of existence. It is said that the number 108 connects the Sun, Moon, and Earth as the average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters.


• 108 marma points, or sacred places of the body. Marmas or marmastanas are like energy intersections called chakras, except they have fewer energy lines converging to form them


• 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Each has masculine and feminine, shiva and shakti. 54 times 2 is 108


• In relation to time, it is said that there are 108 feelings, with 36 related to the past, 36 related to the present, and 36 related to the future.


• Anahata (heart) Chakra: The chakras are the intersections of energy lines, and there are said to be a total of 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra.

I hope you’ll mark your calendar and join us for this special Yoga-Mala practice.

Thank you!


]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/10/28/hips-halloween-flow-dancing-heart http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/10/28/hips-halloween-flow-dancing-heart Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:36:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/10/28/hips-halloween-flow-dancing-heart
This week’s flow is Dancing Heart with a focus on the back body and hips. Anjaneyasana (Crescent lunge pose or low lunge) opens the first element, with Trikonasana (Triangle) and Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch) in the second. Your hips will love you with dancing pigeon, followed with a strong [...]]]>
This week’s flow is Dancing Heart with a focus on the back body and hips. Anjaneyasana (Crescent lunge pose or low lunge) opens the first element, with Trikonasana (Triangle) and Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch) in the second. Your hips will love you with dancing pigeon, followed with a strong Chaturanga (or two) and a roll to Halasana in the third element.

Utthita Trikonasana

(oo-TEE-tah trik-cone-AHS-anna)

utthita = extended
trikona = three angle or triangle

Benefits of this pose include:

· Improves focus
· Stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
· Stretches the hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves; shoulders, chest, and spine
· Improves digestion

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/10/03/please-note-no-o2-class-on-october-29th http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/10/03/please-note-no-o2-class-on-october-29th Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:39:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/10/03/please-note-no-o2-class-on-october-29th
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/24/this-weeks-mojo-flow-love-the-lizard http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/24/this-weeks-mojo-flow-love-the-lizard Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:13:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/24/this-weeks-mojo-flow-love-the-lizard
Lizard (Utthan Pristhasana) opens the first element, followed by a modified Dancing Warrior flow in the second element. Third element brings a new plank/Chaturanga sequence followed by Warrior III that will build upper body and core strength as well as challenge our focus and balance. [...]]]>
Lizard (Utthan Pristhasana) opens the first element, followed by a modified Dancing Warrior flow in the second element. Third element brings a new plank/Chaturanga sequence followed by Warrior III that will build upper body and core strength as well as challenge our focus and balance.

We’ll work Bird-of-Paradise as our standing balance pose – and variations of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-legged King Pigeon). Enjoy!

Hope to see you on the mat. Shanti.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/13/open-heart-moon-mojo-flow-of-the-week http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/13/open-heart-moon-mojo-flow-of-the-week Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:52:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/13/open-heart-moon-mojo-flow-of-the-week Happy Monday! This week’s flow, Open Heart Moon, will have us twisting, reaching, stretching, bending, lifting and more. Core plank pose, followed by Warrior I and Parivrtta Parsvakonasana, revolved side angle pose, opens the first element.

In honor of the Autumn Moon this week, I’ve incorporated a number of [...]]]> Happy Monday! This week’s flow, Open Heart Moon, will have us twisting, reaching, stretching, bending, lifting and more. Core plank pose, followed by Warrior I and Parivrtta Parsvakonasana, revolved side angle pose, opens the first element.

In honor of the Autumn Moon this week, I’ve incorporated a number of ‘moon sequences’ within the second element that will challenge our focus and leg strength.

The third element brings a special ‘lift’ and balance pose.

See below for additional information on Parivrtta Parsvakonasana and the benefits of ‘twists’.


Parivrtta Parsvakonasana – Revolved Side Angle Pose
(par-ee-vrt-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna)
parivrtta = to turn around, revolve
parsva = side, flank
kona = angle


There are an abundance of benefits with yoga twists! These include physiological benefits to the circulatory system and internal organs and structural benefits to our musculoskeletal system.

When we twist, we involve the spine and several major joints, including the hips and shoulders. Several yoga poses require a full range of motion in the spine. If we find twisting to be a challenge, it is most often due to a range of motion loss that comes from the shortening of soft tissues around the spine, abdomen, rib cage and hips. A regular yoga practice helps to lengthen and strengthen the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia (connective tissue) enabling us to twist with ease.



]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/10/special-yoga-mojo-101-foundations-class http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/10/special-yoga-mojo-101-foundations-class Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:58:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/09/10/special-yoga-mojo-101-foundations-class
In celebration of Yoga Month (September), I’ll be teaching a 45-minute Introduction to Yoga Class on Sunday, 18SEP from 3:15-4:00PM and again on Sunday, 25SEP at O2-Cary.

This class will focus on:

• Foundation - Postures and Alignment
• The [...]]]>
In celebration of Yoga Month (September), I’ll be teaching a 45-minute Introduction to Yoga Class on Sunday, 18SEP from 3:15-4:00PM and again on Sunday, 25SEP at O2-Cary.

This class will focus on:

• Foundation - Postures and Alignment
• The importance of the Breath
• Vinyasa Flow

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/28/inspiration-from-the-prana-yoga-center http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/28/inspiration-from-the-prana-yoga-center Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:18:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/28/inspiration-from-the-prana-yoga-center
This week’s flow, Prana Heat, draws on my experience at Prana Yoga Center, La Jolla, CA.

We begin with Utkatasana (Chair Pose) and move into the first element which incorporates plank, Chaturanga, 3-Legged Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Savasana) to a twisted Lizard (Utthan Pristhasana). There is a sense of [...]]]>
This week’s flow, Prana Heat, draws on my experience at Prana Yoga Center, La Jolla, CA.

We begin with Utkatasana (Chair Pose) and move into the first element which incorporates plank, Chaturanga, 3-Legged Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Savasana) to a twisted Lizard (Utthan Pristhasana). There is a sense of moving from earth to air to earth throughout the flow with a number of twists and balance challenges.

This weeks flow is designed to build strength, to challenge your focus and move from within. Hope to see you on the mat!


Utkatasana

(OOT-kah-TAHS-anna)
utkata = powerful, fierce

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Some background on Gerhard Gessner - Prana Yoga Center:

Gerhard is founder and director of Prana Yoga Center. He has been a student of Yoga for 28 years and is trained in a variety of different styles of Hatha Yoga, including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Ananda and Contact Yoga. His non-dogmatic and unique Vinyasa style combines these different influences and is tailored to the needs of his students.

Gerhard has a powerful ability to inspire his students to look for their potential, while challenging and nurturing their process in a fun and safe environment. He challenges his students to find their edge while using the breath as an inner indicator to reach and stay within their limits. Being mindful and attentive during practice so we can feel one with our actions is also of great importance to him. Gerhard teaches with the aim of guiding his students in their own process, so over time, they can develop a finer sensitivity to the more subtle movements in their bodies and minds. In his view, the teacher becomes the conductor and each student is a note. ideally coming all together in a beautiful symphony. In order to create the perfect synchronicity within the class, he encourages his students to be completely focused and present. If we are absorbed in the moment of our activity, we can consequently slow down the "chatter" (vritti) of our minds; this state is also known as "flow."

Gerhard's trademark "All Level Vinyasa Flow" class is challenging and upbeat, yet deeply nurturing and filled with humor - attracting students from all walks of life.

He has served on the faculty of the MFA programs at both USD (since 1989) and UCSD (since 2004) teaching Yoga & body awareness to acting students. A 'teacher's teacher,' he has trained many teachers around San Diego, the US and internationally and created Prana Yoga's Teacher Training program in 2004.

A teacher and bodyworker at heart, Gerhard's background is versatile and blends roots in the study of the human body and mind, including a MA in Education, a MA in Counseling Psychology, and a BA in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Certified Massage Therapist, a Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, and a Registered Yoga Teacher 500 with the Yoga Alliance.

He also studied dance and movement therapy at the Tamalpa Institute in San Francisco.







]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/10/this-weeks-flow-hips-hearts-and-hands http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/10/this-weeks-flow-hips-hearts-and-hands Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:02:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/10/this-weeks-flow-hips-hearts-and-hands
Enjoy!

See you on the mat!

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/10/special-yoga-mala-class-sunday-august-14th-from-1000am-1200pm http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/10/special-yoga-mala-class-sunday-august-14th-from-1000am-1200pm Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:01:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/10/special-yoga-mala-class-sunday-august-14th-from-1000am-1200pm A special Yoga Mala class has been scheduled for Sunday, August 14th, from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Hassina Albukhary, Brian Oliphant and I will lead this practice.

Please note that there will not be a 4:00PM Yoga-Mojo Class that day.

The purpose of a Yoga Mala is to unite our yoga community with a practice of 108 Sun [...]]]> A special Yoga Mala class has been scheduled for Sunday, August 14th, from 10:00AM-12:00PM. Hassina Albukhary, Brian Oliphant and I will lead this practice.

Please note that there will not be a 4:00PM Yoga-Mojo Class that day.

The purpose of a Yoga Mala is to unite our yoga community with a practice of 108 Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). 108 is a sacred number in Yoga and is open to interpretation (see below). While a Yoga Mala is designed to challenge you physically, the repeated sun salutation also provides an opportunity to create a moving meditation to quiet the mind and relax the body while the collective motion of the group strengthens the spirit.

Our Mala practice will be divided in to four (4) rounds of 27 Sun Salutations. A silent dedication/meditation/rest will be held between each round.

The 1st round is a dedication to self.
The 2nd round is a dedication to family and friends.
The 3rd round is a dedication to all beings everywhere.
The 4th round is a dedication to the source.

Upon the completion of all four rounds, your body will feel loose and your mind quiet. We will then reflect in a deep Savasana.

I hope to see everyone there!


]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/01/please-note-no-classes-sunday-august-21-through-wednesday-august-24 http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/01/please-note-no-classes-sunday-august-21-through-wednesday-august-24 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:00:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/08/01/please-note-no-classes-sunday-august-21-through-wednesday-august-24
Namaste. [...]]]>
Namaste.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/07/30/this-week%e2%80%99s-vinyasa-practice-is-%e2%80%9cfour-elements-flow%e2%80%9d http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/07/30/this-week%e2%80%99s-vinyasa-practice-is-%e2%80%9cfour-elements-flow%e2%80%9d Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:06:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/07/30/this-week%e2%80%99s-vinyasa-practice-is-%e2%80%9cfour-elements-flow%e2%80%9d
Four Elements incorporates Waterfall Warrior, Trikonasana (Triangle) and Parsvottanasana* (Pyramid) and more! Yes, it has four elements. As with all Yoga-Mojo flows may you find this week’s flow to be dynamic and challenging, [...]]]>
Four Elements incorporates Waterfall Warrior, Trikonasana (Triangle) and Parsvottanasana* (Pyramid) and more! Yes, it has four elements. As with all Yoga-Mojo flows may you find this week’s flow to be dynamic and challenging, supportive and heart centered.

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

Hope to see you on the mat…



* Parsvottanasana – Intense Side Stretch Pose

(parsh-voh-tahn-AHS-anna)
parsva = side, flank
ut = intense
tan = to stretch or extend

Benefits

• Calms the brain
• Stretches the spine, shoulders and wrists (in the full pose), hips, and hamstrings
• Strengthens the legs, stretches the hamstrings, calves & Achilles
• Stimulates the abdominal organs
• Improves posture and sense of balance
• Improves digestion


]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/06/05/this-weeks-flow-anahata-reach http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/06/05/this-weeks-flow-anahata-reach Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:25:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/06/05/this-weeks-flow-anahata-reach
The first element begins with a controlled core plank sequence and moves to Humble Warrior and lunge twist. We’ll flow in to Prasarita Padottanasana* (Wide Angle Standing Forward Fold) in the second element and bring balance in to the third element as we move from Pyramid Pose to Warrior [...]]]>
The first element begins with a controlled core plank sequence and moves to Humble Warrior and lunge twist. We’ll flow in to Prasarita Padottanasana* (Wide Angle Standing Forward Fold) in the second element and bring balance in to the third element as we move from Pyramid Pose to Warrior III.

This week’s flow will be practiced as a ‘mandala’ or circle with a strong connection to our hearts. Be prepared to build heat. Throughout the flow we’ll move from heart center, hence the name of this week’s flow is “Anahata Reachâ€�.

Anahata is the fourth chakra also known as the Heart Chakra, and means unhurt, un-struck. It is associated with the element of air, the sense of touch and with the actions of the hands.


*pra-sa-REE-tah pah-doh-tahn-AHS-anna

prasarita = stretched out, expanded, spread, with outstretched limbs
pada = foot
ut = intense
tan = to stretch or extend (compare the Latin verb tendere, "to stretch or extend")

See you on the mat.

LJ



]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/06/05/i-love-receiving-your-thoughts-and-ideas http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/06/05/i-love-receiving-your-thoughts-and-ideas Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:49:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/06/05/i-love-receiving-your-thoughts-and-ideas http://www.yoga-mojo.com/contact-yoga-mojo.htm or send me an e-mail at LJ@yoga-mojo.com and share your thoughts on yoga, the practice, the flow – special requests, etc.! [...]]]> http://www.yoga-mojo.com/contact-yoga-mojo.htm or send me an e-mail at LJ@yoga-mojo.com and share your thoughts on yoga, the practice, the flow – special requests, etc.!

A Yoga-Mojo Eye Pillow may be yours!

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/24/set-an-intention http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/24/set-an-intention Tue, 24 May 2011 16:21:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/24/set-an-intention
Mentally, you might set an intention by identifying a word or a simple phrase. It might mean you identify a goal or an intended plan -- to focus on your intention during your practice in [...]]]>
Mentally, you might set an intention by identifying a word or a simple phrase. It might mean you identify a goal or an intended plan -- to focus on your intention during your practice in order to achieve your goal(s). Or, we may think of the intention we set as the means we use to accomplish our intention.

This can also be seen as a “Vinyasaâ€� and how we weave Vinyasa in to our lives.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/21/vinyasa http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/21/vinyasa Sat, 21 May 2011 19:42:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/21/vinyasa
Nyasa denotes “to placeâ€� and vi denotes “in a special wayâ€�. The practice of Vinyasa is to move and to breath together.

To unify the breath and the body and to hold that in rhythm. Focus more on the breath and less [...]]]>
Nyasa denotes “to placeâ€� and vi denotes “in a special wayâ€�. The practice of Vinyasa is to move and to breath together.

To unify the breath and the body and to hold that in rhythm. Focus more on the breath and less on the movements -- here is where you’ll find your mojo.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/15/forgive-them-anyway http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/15/forgive-them-anyway Sun, 15 May 2011 08:35:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/15/forgive-them-anyway Cora Wen's blog:


People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and [...]]]> Cora Wen's blog:


People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight.
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you’ve got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God;
it was never between you and them anyway.

This verse is widely reported as written by Mother Teresa, then engraved on the wall of her hospital for children in Calcutta and dedicated to people throughout the world.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/10/two-sunstwo-moons-flow http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/10/two-sunstwo-moons-flow Tue, 10 May 2011 21:00:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/05/10/two-sunstwo-moons-flow
Ardha Chandrasana (are-dah chan-DRAHS-anna)

ardha = half

candra = glittering, shining, having the brilliancy or hue of light (said of the gods); usually translated as "moon"

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/04/04/important-schedule-updates-please-read http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/04/04/important-schedule-updates-please-read Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:59:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/04/04/important-schedule-updates-please-read
* Retired: the 6:00AM class on Fridays at O2 is on hiatus.

* New: I will be leading the Gentle Yoga class at 5:45PM on Thursdays, at Triangle Pilates and Cary Yoga Center through the month of April, as a substitute for Brinda. This class is offered just prior to my [...]]]>
* Retired: the 6:00AM class on Fridays at O2 is on hiatus.

* New: I will be leading the Gentle Yoga class at 5:45PM on Thursdays, at Triangle Pilates and Cary Yoga Center through the month of April, as a substitute for Brinda. This class is offered just prior to my standard Vinyasa flow beginning at 7:15PM.

* New: An "alternate weekend" summer schedule for our Saturday and Sunday classes at O2. I will be trying to maintain a cadence of one weekend on, one weekend off, with a substitute leading classes on my "off" weekends - but the schedule may vary, so please check frequently.

As always, PLEASE consult my calendar, the O2 schedule, or the TPCYC schedule, as actual times and dates do change.

Namaste -

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/27/mojo-flow-of-the-week http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/27/mojo-flow-of-the-week Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/27/mojo-flow-of-the-week
A Vinyasa flow with a concentration on the hips and hamstrings. We find lizard in the first element, followed by a moving side angle to triangle pose in the second – and Halasana (plow pose) in the third element.

Each element includes a [...]]]>
A Vinyasa flow with a concentration on the hips and hamstrings. We find lizard in the first element, followed by a moving side angle to triangle pose in the second – and Halasana (plow pose) in the third element.

Each element includes a special opening of the heart and hands – with a focus on the heart (Anahata) chakra (love, compassion).

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/06/schedule-changes-please-note http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/06/schedule-changes-please-note Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:43:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/06/schedule-changes-please-note [...]]]>

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/06/kathryn-in-chapel-hill http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/06/kathryn-in-chapel-hill Sun, 06 Mar 2011 14:56:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/03/06/kathryn-in-chapel-hill
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/23/mojo-flow-of-the-week http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/23/mojo-flow-of-the-week Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:52:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/23/mojo-flow-of-the-week
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/04/adding-600am-class-o2 http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/04/adding-600am-class-o2 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:53:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/04/adding-600am-class-o2
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/02/new-classes-triangle-pilatescary-yoga http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/02/new-classes-triangle-pilatescary-yoga Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:45:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/02/02/new-classes-triangle-pilatescary-yoga
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/01/04/january-song-list-is http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/01/04/january-song-list-is Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:02:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2011/01/04/january-song-list-is
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/winter-a-time-for-rest http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/winter-a-time-for-rest Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:42:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/winter-a-time-for-rest
The days are short, the nights are long – we want to hibernate. You might find your personal yoga practice begins to reflect the mood of the season. And if so, this is "all good."

Use this time to rest and recharge, to reflect and to live [...]]]>
The days are short, the nights are long – we want to hibernate. You might find your personal yoga practice begins to reflect the mood of the season. And if so, this is "all good."

Use this time to rest and recharge, to reflect and to live in harmony with nature and its cycles. See this Elephant Journal article for additional information from Core Wen, titled, “Ch’i: Winter Warming for Health!â€�

Remember: Whenever you bring the mind, the breath, the body into a state of coordinated, integrated function, amazing, transformational, remarkable things happen.
--Leslie Kaminoff, www.yogaanatomy.org

Namaste'

LJ

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/end-of-year-message-to-my-friends-and-students http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/end-of-year-message-to-my-friends-and-students Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:55:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/end-of-year-message-to-my-friends-and-students
Thank you for a fabulous year of Yoga!

This has been an active year for us all -- and one that brought many new challenges and opportunities. It was my personal goal to achieve RYT-500 and, with the support of family, friends, and the Yoga Kula (yoga family/community), I was able to achieve that goal in August. [...]]]>
Thank you for a fabulous year of Yoga!

This has been an active year for us all -- and one that brought many new challenges and opportunities. It was my personal goal to achieve RYT-500 and, with the support of family, friends, and the Yoga Kula (yoga family/community), I was able to achieve that goal in August.

I continue to learn from master teachers, and from each of you.

Looking forward to 2011, it’s my goal to offer new yoga classes and workshops(!). These may include: Wake-up Yoga (7:00AM class), Yoga Foundations (for beginners), Yoga – 2 and Inversions. Stay tuned – and let me know if you have suggestions or requests.

Thanks again for a great year and may 2011 bring you much happiness and success. I look forward to seeing you at practice! Om Shanti! Peace.

Practice giving and you will discover how much life can give you.
-- Alan Cohen, Daily Inspirations

Mele Kalikimaka, Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/yoga-mojo-logo-mojo-now-available http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/yoga-mojo-logo-mojo-now-available Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:53:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/12/27/yoga-mojo-logo-mojo-now-available
Several of you have asked for Yoga-Mojo "stuff" - such as mugs, totes, shirts, etc.

I deeply appreciate your enthusiasm and support, so please see:

www.cafepress.com/yoga-mojo

...which has numerous good-quality items available, [...]]]>
Several of you have asked for Yoga-Mojo "stuff" - such as mugs, totes, shirts, etc.

I deeply appreciate your enthusiasm and support, so please see:

www.cafepress.com/yoga-mojo

...which has numerous good-quality items available, and


www.artfire.com/users/Yoga-Mojo

...where you can find some of my hand-crafted items.

(For items available via Artfire, you are welcoem to send me a quick e-mail, as I would be happy to deliver to a class :-)

I hope you enjoy. As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Namaste'

LJ



Example of items available at CafePress...

A lovely artisan lavender soap, crafted locally by a friend - now on Artfire.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/10/21/please-note-this-satudays-o2-class-23rd-starts-at-noon-this-week-only http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/10/21/please-note-this-satudays-o2-class-23rd-starts-at-noon-this-week-only Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:53:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/10/21/please-note-this-satudays-o2-class-23rd-starts-at-noon-this-week-only
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/10/20/a-hot-friday-night-in-apex-community-yoga-yoga-garden http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/10/20/a-hot-friday-night-in-apex-community-yoga-yoga-garden Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:53:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/10/20/a-hot-friday-night-in-apex-community-yoga-yoga-garden
I am teaching a Community Yoga class this Friday, at the beautiful downtown Apex location of the Yoga Garden.

Get a workout...grab some dinner...life is good. [...]]]>
I am teaching a Community Yoga class this Friday, at the beautiful downtown Apex location of the Yoga Garden.

Get a workout...grab some dinner...life is good.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/09/01/500-hours-whew http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/09/01/500-hours-whew Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:20:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/09/01/500-hours-whew
It has been an enlightening, exhausting, exhilarating, and thoroughly enjoyable journey! [...]]]>
It has been an enlightening, exhausting, exhilarating, and thoroughly enjoyable journey!

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/08/20/feeling-so-fortunate-to-have-the-best-friends http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/08/20/feeling-so-fortunate-to-have-the-best-friends Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/08/20/feeling-so-fortunate-to-have-the-best-friends Bella Mia!

I am so honored to have you all in my life... [...]]]> Bella Mia!

I am so honored to have you all in my life...

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/07/26/the-highest-compliment-and-a-great-outlook-on-life http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/07/26/the-highest-compliment-and-a-great-outlook-on-life Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:04:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/07/26/the-highest-compliment-and-a-great-outlook-on-life http://www.inthego.biz/2010/06/that-changed-my-day.html

Kevin has a very nice blog, both introspective and inspirational [...]]]> http://www.inthego.biz/2010/06/that-changed-my-day.html

Kevin has a very nice blog, both introspective and inspirational

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/07/26/mojo-flow-for-week-of-jul25-space http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/07/26/mojo-flow-for-week-of-jul25-space Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:56:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/07/26/mojo-flow-for-week-of-jul25-space
Open Humble Warrior starts this week’s Vinyasa flow, “Spaceâ€�. Focus is on the core and the lower back as we find space in the heart with Anjaneyasana. Modified Dancing Warrior Flow, Prasarita Padottanasana and Trikonasana – complete the second element. [...]]]>
Open Humble Warrior starts this week’s Vinyasa flow, “Spaceâ€�. Focus is on the core and the lower back as we find space in the heart with Anjaneyasana. Modified Dancing Warrior Flow, Prasarita Padottanasana and Trikonasana – complete the second element.

Vasisthasana to Wild Thing moves us toward Halasana where we find space in our core before rolling forward to Ardha Uttanasana and folding in to Uttanasana. The breath brings us up to extended Tadasana ~ exhale hands to the heart….

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/06/26/quick-updates http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/06/26/quick-updates Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/06/26/quick-updates
Tuesday @ 11:00AM
Wednesday @ 7:30PM
Friday @ 1:00PM
Saturday @ 11:30AM

– hope to see you there!

Alyson will be teaching next Saturday’s class, 03JUL; there are no classes on Sunday, 04JUL [...]]]>
Tuesday @ 11:00AM
Wednesday @ 7:30PM
Friday @ 1:00PM
Saturday @ 11:30AM

– hope to see you there!

Alyson will be teaching next Saturday’s class, 03JUL; there are no classes on Sunday, 04JUL

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/06/22/this-weeks-mojo-flow-open-hipsopen-heart http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/06/22/this-weeks-mojo-flow-open-hipsopen-heart Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/06/22/this-weeks-mojo-flow-open-hipsopen-heart
This week’s flow is called Open Hips/Open Heart. A series of yoga asanas that will loosen tight hips and lift your heart.

The Archer asana (strength) surfaces in the first element followed by a twisting wide angle forward fold in the second. The third element lifts us [...]]]>
This week’s flow is called Open Hips/Open Heart. A series of yoga asanas that will loosen tight hips and lift your heart.

The Archer asana (strength) surfaces in the first element followed by a twisting wide angle forward fold in the second. The third element lifts us to Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana (standing splits) before coming back to the heart in Tadasana.

Also this week, we’ll share a Shakti Sankalpa Mudra taught by Yogini Shambhavi; A sacred intent - wish of the heart.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/teaching-yoga-garden-apex-thurs-3rd http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/teaching-yoga-garden-apex-thurs-3rd Mon, 31 May 2010 21:58:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/teaching-yoga-garden-apex-thurs-3rd
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/i-will-be-teaching-3-fridays-o2-in-june http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/i-will-be-teaching-3-fridays-o2-in-june Mon, 31 May 2010 21:37:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/i-will-be-teaching-3-fridays-o2-in-june
11JUN @ 1:00PM

25JUN @ 1:00PM [...]]]>
11JUN @ 1:00PM

25JUN @ 1:00PM

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/mojo-flow-for-week-of-may-31-strong-arrow http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/mojo-flow-for-week-of-may-31-strong-arrow Mon, 31 May 2010 21:34:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/31/mojo-flow-for-week-of-may-31-strong-arrow
The first element opens with a strong Warrior I to Arrow, followed by the Lizard Lunge sequence.

The second element combines Prasarita Padottanasana with Arrow to Warrior III and Warrior Link.

The third element [...]]]>
The first element opens with a strong Warrior I to Arrow, followed by the Lizard Lunge sequence.

The second element combines Prasarita Padottanasana with Arrow to Warrior III and Warrior Link.

The third element adds Vasisthasana (side plank) to Wild Thing, Arrow and standing split!

This is a challenging sequence designed to work your spine and core. Come find your breath and your inner strength…

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/25/combined-aprilmay-music-lists-posted http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/25/combined-aprilmay-music-lists-posted Tue, 25 May 2010 21:26:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/25/combined-aprilmay-music-lists-posted
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/23/mojo-flow-for-week-of-may-23rd-lotus-link http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/23/mojo-flow-for-week-of-may-23rd-lotus-link Sun, 23 May 2010 20:27:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/05/23/mojo-flow-for-week-of-may-23rd-lotus-link
A symbol of purity, the lotus mudra is connected to the heart (Anahata Chakra). This week’s flow -- [...]]]>
A symbol of purity, the lotus mudra is connected to the heart (Anahata Chakra). This week’s flow -- with the lotus mudra -- will help open and awaken your heart.

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/04/26/mojo-flow-for-week-of-april-25th-reach http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/04/26/mojo-flow-for-week-of-april-25th-reach Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:53:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/04/26/mojo-flow-for-week-of-april-25th-reach This week’s flow is called “Reachâ€�…

...incorporating several favorite asanas, and introducing a new inner lunge ‘twist’ - this week’s Yoga-Mojo Vinyasa flow will help you find extension of the spine and expansion of the heart.

Reminder: No Yoga class on Saturday as it’s O2’s [...]]]> This week’s flow is called “Reachâ€�…

...incorporating several favorite asanas, and introducing a new inner lunge ‘twist’ - this week’s Yoga-Mojo Vinyasa flow will help you find extension of the spine and expansion of the heart.

Reminder: No Yoga class on Saturday as it’s O2’s Launch Weekend. (I’ll be in Asheville, NC, attending a pre/post-natal yoga workshop and certification).

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/04/01/500-in-2010-absences http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/04/01/500-in-2010-absences Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:13:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/04/01/500-in-2010-absences
Apologies for any inconvenience, but I am participating in a 500-hour Yoga Alliance (YA) Advanced Studies and Teacher Training Program that will require me to be out of town periodically for weeks/weekends during 2010.

This work is necessary to advance my Yoga practice and teaching. I am very happy to be working [...]]]>
Apologies for any inconvenience, but I am participating in a 500-hour Yoga Alliance (YA) Advanced Studies and Teacher Training Program that will require me to be out of town periodically for weeks/weekends during 2010.

This work is necessary to advance my Yoga practice and teaching. I am very happy to be working with the Asheville Yoga Center, under the guidance of Stephanie Keach, to achieve the next level of professional certification.

My absences will be (or should be) noted on the Yoga-Mojo calendar and the O2 calendar.

Substitute instructors will be available at O2 Fitness Center (Cary) for our regularly scheduled Yoga classes.

I look forward to sharing my experiences... :-)

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/just-in-yoga-mojo-temporary-tattoos http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/just-in-yoga-mojo-temporary-tattoos Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:47:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/just-in-yoga-mojo-temporary-tattoos
Very cool, very fun – wear a little Mojo magic :-) [...]]]>
Very cool, very fun – wear a little Mojo magic :-)





(Courtesy of our friend Steve Tooker and the team at Tattoo Manufacturing - many thanks!!!



]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/new-sunday-class-time-400pm-beginning-march-21 http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/new-sunday-class-time-400pm-beginning-march-21 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:07:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/new-sunday-class-time-400pm-beginning-march-21
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/this-weeks-mojo-flow-march-magic http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/this-weeks-mojo-flow-march-magic Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:57:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/this-weeks-mojo-flow-march-magic
]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/march-music-list-has-been-posted http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/march-music-list-has-been-posted Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:11:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/03/10/march-music-list-has-been-posted
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant."
- Anne Bradstreet [...]]]>
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant."
- Anne Bradstreet

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/15/question-du-jour-prana http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/15/question-du-jour-prana Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:24:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/15/question-du-jour-prana
Prana is a 5,000 year old Sanskrit word that means breath, life, and vitality of spirit.

B.K.S. Iyengar said: “Prana is the energy permeating the universe at all levels. It is physical, mental, intellectual, sexual, spiritual and cosmic energy. All vibrating energies are [...]]]>
Prana is a 5,000 year old Sanskrit word that means breath, life, and vitality of spirit.

B.K.S. Iyengar said: “Prana is the energy permeating the universe at all levels. It is physical, mental, intellectual, sexual, spiritual and cosmic energy. All vibrating energies are prana… prana is the breath of life of all beings in the universe.â€�

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/08/february-music-list-has-been-posted http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/08/february-music-list-has-been-posted Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:46:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/08/february-music-list-has-been-posted
Click here for the list! [...]]]>
Click here for the list!

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/08/this-weeks-mojo-flow-awakened-heart-%e2%99%a5 http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/08/this-weeks-mojo-flow-awakened-heart-%e2%99%a5 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:43:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/02/08/this-weeks-mojo-flow-awakened-heart-%e2%99%a5
Begins with a standing sequence that includes Utkatasana, “Whisper Liftâ€�, a standing twist and Uttanasana. We’ll float forward to a series of yoga plank moves that build heat and lengthen the spine before rising to Crescent Warrior. This week’s flow is challenging and uplifting. The wonderful [...]]]>
Begins with a standing sequence that includes Utkatasana, “Whisper Liftâ€�, a standing twist and Uttanasana. We’ll float forward to a series of yoga plank moves that build heat and lengthen the spine before rising to Crescent Warrior. This week’s flow is challenging and uplifting. The wonderful ‘Wild Thing’ asana in the third element helps to further awaken the heart as we move to Virabhadrasana III and to Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana (standing split) – finding balance in our minds, our bodies and our hearts. ♥

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/01/05/2010-time-to-start-fresh http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/01/05/2010-time-to-start-fresh Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/01/05/2010-time-to-start-fresh
I was recently asked, “What is Yoga-Mojo?â€� Mojo is defined as a “magic powerâ€� or “magic spellâ€�. With regular practice and a commitment to [...]]]>
I was recently asked, “What is Yoga-Mojo?â€� Mojo is defined as a “magic powerâ€� or “magic spellâ€�. With regular practice and a commitment to yoga, you’ll find yoga works it’s magic by helping you become stronger, more focused and aware on the mat as well as off the mat. Applying Patanjali’s eight-fold path of yoga into your everyday life, your everyday actions – both on the mat – and off the mat, will help cultivate body, mind and spiritual awareness – helping you find your own magic and your own Yoga-Mojo.

The heart of Patanjali’s eight-fold path (also known as the eight limbs of Patanjali):

• Yamas – Moral principles or social restraints: non-violence, truth and honesty, non-stealing, chaste conduct, non-attachment
• Niyamas – Inner discipline and responsibility. How best to treat yourself: Cleanliness/purity, contentment, discipline, self-study, Divine devotion
• Asana – Yoga poses/postures
• Pranayama – Control of breath
• Pratyahara – Withdrawal of the senses
• Dharana – Concentration
• Dhyana – Uninterrupted Meditation
• Samadhi – Transcendence/Bliss


The eight-fold path are Pantjali’s suggestions for leading a yoga-enriched life. Here’s to a safe, healthy and happy 2010. Make it a magical yoga-filled year!

Namaste,

Loretta Jo

]]> http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/01/05/this-weeks-mojo-flow-is-fists-of-fire http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/01/05/this-weeks-mojo-flow-is-fists-of-fire Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:48:00 +0000 Loretta Jo http://yoga-mojo.com/blog/2010/01/05/this-weeks-mojo-flow-is-fists-of-fire
We’ll also work Garland Pose/Malasana (Mala = garland; Asana = posture). Malasana is a forward bend that allows the back to soften and the back muscles to broaden while the ankles, knees and hips flex.

I look forward to sharing this week’s Yoga-Mojo flow with each of you!

Namaste,

Loretta Jo Schlatzer, RYT®

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Open to everyone. (Yoga Garden class fees will apply).

Yoga Garden
101 East Chatham Street, Apex, NC�
(919) 267-9264 [...]]]> Yoga Garden in downtown Apex.

Open to everyone. (Yoga Garden class fees will apply).

Yoga Garden
101 East Chatham Street, Apex, NC�
(919) 267-9264



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This week's flow opens with a strong knee-to-heart modified plank sequence, leading to a full open heart Warrior coupled with an inner thigh challenge. This flow will open both the heart (Anahata Chakra) and the hips.

We’ll also take Garudasana (Eagle -- Garuda = the mythic "king of the birds,") [...]]]>
This week's flow opens with a strong knee-to-heart modified plank sequence, leading to a full open heart Warrior coupled with an inner thigh challenge. This flow will open both the heart (Anahata Chakra) and the hips.

We’ll also take Garudasana (Eagle -- Garuda = the mythic "king of the birds,") to new heights with a moving Garudasana sequence to complete the Vinyasa flow.

Wednesday’s class (7:30PM) is the last Yoga-Mojo class of 2009! Let’s celebrate with positive energy flow and get ready for 2010 :-)

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