live yoga. Love Life. Take Care After less than two weeks of opening the space, it felt at the very least unwise and more like terribly indulgent to head to the Bernese Overland over the weekend for a yoga retreat with my teacher, and yet, it was the very thing I needed to restore balance and recharge my energetic and spiritual resources. In a culture that uses spreadsheets to measure success and values productivity over peace, prioritizing self-care is a radical act. Whether taking three minutes to breathe consciously or three days to study in community, the results aren't quantifiable, but the impact extends far beyond the individual. As Parker Palmer writes: "Self-care is never a selfish act - it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch." This week as I spend time with my kids during their school holiday, I'll draw on the reserve of patience and presence replenished by spending time conversing with spiritual friends and communing with nature. Each morning, the well gets refilled through the daily ritual of rising an hour before the others to breathe, sit, and move. Most evenings, a bath or a book or an oil massage invokes relaxation and rest. These are just a few of the ways that I take care of me so that I can take care of whatever and whoever needs my attention, which at the moment is building legos with Isla and Mavi. Because ultimately, the revolutionary potential of any self-care practice—including yoga—lies in its ability to empower us to take care of ourselves so we can truly care for each other and our world. It is my sincerest wish that, at Mytree Yoga, you discover a welcoming space where you can come as you are, connect with kindred spirits and dive into practices that support and sustain you in your daily life. Enjoy our offerings this month, spread the word, and take really good care of yourself. ​​ This week's schedule Tuesday 30 October 18.30-19.30 Yoga Nidra with Amy Thursday 1 November 9.30-10.45 Hatha Flow with Amy Sunday 4 November 10.30-12.00 Deep Dive with Amy and 15.30-18.00 Women's Circle hosted by Courtenay + Prue • 108 pass starts november 1 Valid from the first day to the last day of the month, enjoy one class with each teacher (5 total) 108- chf • monday Special Series 18.30-20.00 with Courtenay November 5 + 18 Meditation, Mantra and Mudra November 26, December 3, 10 + 17 Well Woman Yoga Each lesson explores a specific style, aspect or theme of Hatha Yoga. Drop in for one class or join a series to enrich your understanding of the yoga tradition and discover modern approaches to the practice. • WEEKEND CLASSES + EVENTS Deep Dive with Amy Sunday 4 November, 10.30-12.00 An exploration into every layer of your being starting with Hatha Flow to align body, breath, and mind, followed by a deep dive into the subtle body with Pranayama and Yoga Nidra. Experience profound rest and renewal. • Essential Practice with Courtenay Saturday 10 November, 10.00-12.00 Revitalize body + soul with all the essential elements of Hatha Yoga: dynamic and restorative asana, pranayama and meditation, plus a generous offering of essential oils. Expect inspired themes and refined alignment in an encouraging environment. • Weekend Wake Up with Julie Sunday 11 November, 10.30-12.00 Energize, invigorate, and align body, breath, and mind with a fun combination class of Gyrokinesis® + Alexander Technique Floor Practice. Open energetic pathways while finding the most integrated and easeful use of your body. • Candlelight Yin Yoga con Babettli (in Italiano) Domenica 18 Novembre, 17.00-18.30 Lo yin yoga completa splendidamente uno stile di vita e pratica dinamica (Yang). Attraverso pose semplici, ma mantenute per diversi minuti ci concentriamo su tessuti Yin. Il risultato e’ un aumento di flessibilita’ nelle articolazioni specialmente nella zona lombare e pelvica. La pratica al lume di candela ci permette di rilassarci completamente e di assaporare tutte le sensazioni che derivano da questa pratica unica. • Radiate Retreat with Courtenay Sunday 2 December, 10.00-16.30 An Ayurvedic approach to self-care inspires all of the offerings of this special day. Featuring yoga, a plant-based brunch, essential oil-infused ritual and a DIY gift, enter the winter months radiating inner light from a day devoted taking care. 95- chf before November 20 // 110- chf full price • To register for classes and events, contact your teacher directly by phone or email. Download our weekly schedule below: Autumn 2018 schedule large scale .pdf Download File "Off the mat" offerings WOMEN'S CIRCLE A supportive sisterhood with compassionate communication, sacred ceremony, and really good chocolate! Everyone is welcome and registration is required Sunday 4 November, 15.30-18.00 15- fr. covers chocolate + a donation to onebillionrising ​• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION An experiential and interactive exploration of a specific topic related to essential oils, offered twice a month. Register as a drop-in or use your class pass with Courtenay. Thursday 8 November, 19.30-21.00 Essential Oils for Emotional Well-Being Friday 30 November, 11.30-13.00 Surviving the Winter Season with Ayurveda + Essential Oils • BOOKS + BUBBLES A chance to connect to each other and our practices "off the mat." Featuring a title selected by one of the Mytree teachers, we'll have a candid conversation and sip something sparkling. This season's book: "The Invitation" by Oriah Mountain Dreamer Tuesday 27 November, 19.45-21.45 15- chf Bubbles // 30- chf Bubbles + Book RSVP (by November 8 to secure your book copy) • HEAL + RELAX A chance to de-stress and replenish your reserves with Nur, who offers a variety of deeply relaxing healing modalities: colourpuncture, Hawaiian healing massage and Reiki. Please contact Nur ​ to book a 30- or 60- minute session. ​ By appointment on Thursdays from 11.30-13.30 . 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