Winter Remedy

Stretch....!
Even though we are having a spell of GORGEOUS weather (get outside,now) Winter in seattle can be a long, dark , dreary affair for most of us. Ugh. This is when we look down at the ground, rain runs down the back of our necks, and we pull our Gortex ever tighter against the wind. Not that I have ever worn Gortex , I have heard that, dispite it's utter lack of fashion, it is an excellent protectant against our blustery weather here in the Northwest.

Wanna stay fit in Winter? Amp up your yoga.

This is an excellent time to turn up the heat and challange yourself to do as many Vinyasa's as you can to release toxins and reve up endorphins that ward against winter blah's and sickness. Also, to stay in standing poses like Warrior or Tree for a longer time to build muscle and mental endurance. Experiment with Hot Yoga or taking a 10 minute dry sauna before your yoga class, and if you stay hydrated, you'll be amazed at the difference.

Turn up the heat by attending one of my weekly classes that are focused on building enternal heat, or sign up for a private Thai Yoga session with me!!
www.tonjareneehall.com

Mondays
Seattle Athletic Club
12 noon Vinyasa / 6pm Power Vinyasa
stay and take advantage of our beautiful saunas!
* fee for non members, tell em you are
my guest.
Tuesdays
Seattle Athletic Club 4:30-5:30pm Power Vinyasa
Rain Fitness 7:30-8:45pm Power Vinyasa
Thursdays
Rain Fitness 7:30-8:45pm Power Vinyasa

Often skin can be dry this time of year, so hear's my momma's recipe (swiped from Sophia Lauren herself) to plump dry winter skin.

Teaspoon of warm honey (local honey if you can)
1/2 teaspoon of fresh olive oil.

mix together for a very hydrating facial mask. If you are brave, slide some of the mixture up your nose that is in desperate need of lubrication during the winter. Leave on for 10 minutes, as you rinse with warm water, breathe a tiny bit of water up your nose and blow forcefully out. Not only is honey an astringent to ward off bacteria, but in combo witht the oil, will prevent winter chapping.
Apply daily moisturizer as usual, and walk outside with a smile.

I hope you all are having a great Winter,
and stay tuned for my spring/summer
workshop schedual!!

xo, Tonja
www.tonjareneehall.com

Reminder: Yoga Workshop this SATURDAY at Snowcreek Yoga and Dance in Leavenworth, Wa.

Hey Yoga Nation:
Just a quick reminder I am teaching a Yoga workshop this Saturday at Snowcreek Yoga and Dance in Leavenworth, and there is still space to sign up!! I am very excited to share what I've been absorbing this year in my own yoga training from my trip to Croatia and recent work with the Sounders. I also have lots of goodies in our Thai Yoga class, so you and a friend can practice the basic Thai Yoga poses with some fun surprises !!

please check my website www.tonjareneehall.com
or the blog post just previous to this one for info.

See you there!

Tonja

Winter Workshop with Tonja Renee Hall

Winter Thai Yoga and Vinyasa Workshop
with Tonja Renee Hall
February 6, 2010 at Rivendell
SnowCreek Dance and Yoga Studio
210 Division street, Levenworth, Wa.
www.snowcreek.info/yoga 509-548-0784

We welcome Tonja back for her second workshop in the lovely Levenworth valley!! She recently returned from a 3 month Yoga Tour throughout Croatia. Tonja is an Ambassador for Lululemon Athletica in Seattle, and currently teaches at Seattle Athletic Club and is the Yoga trainer for the Seattle Sounders. She is an avid cyclist, traveler, horsewoman and artist. Please join Tonja for a full Saturday of Yoga.

10:00-11:30am Vinyasa Power Yoga Class $10

Tonja teaches a high energy power yoga style class that will challange any level of practicioner. She mixes her fun sense of humor with a physically demanding class that will have you sweating and laughing. Please come dressed for yoga, well hydrated and on a light stomach. All levels welcome, some yoga experience recommended.

1:00pm-3:30pm Thai Yoga $ 35 per person

Thai yoga is a partner assisted yoga class, so please come with a friend! Tonja had the privilege of living and teaching yoga in Bangkok, Thailand 2003-05, and brings her knowlege of yoga and Thai massage to this workshop. Thai yoga is called "passive" yoga and is deep assisted stretching with elements of accupressure. NO experience required. If you joined us last summer for the first Thai Yoga session, expect to expand on your skills and take home some new ways to impress and relax your friends!! This class includes a short yoga session, and partner Thai yoga . Wear comfortable gym style clothing, long pants and a long sleeve top to put on for Thai yoga session. Come on a light stomach, and bring water and prepare to relax!

If you sign up before February 1, receive $ 5.00 off price of all day workshop.

Please sign up with Nadege Margaria on: margaria_nadege@yahoo.fr
509-888-0284 ** Cash and Checks ONLY


For questions please contact Tonja on: t.hall43@gmail.com or
www.tonjareneehall.com

Thank you for joining us, and Happy Winter!!!