Aug. 2022
"Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
~Howard Thurman
Happy August! I recently had a conversation with a fellow business owner. They asked me, “Have you gotten bored of your business?” I was certain to answer, “No.” It's been almost 7 years since I opened the studio, and I’m glad to say there are still many things that keep me excited and interested enough to keep going. As rough as the past few years have been as a small business owner in a global pandemic, I feel lucky to be able to continue this work.
There are things that are still so special to me and have not lost their charm. Like witnessing others have a positive experience with their first yoga class ever. Listening to the sweet sound of a collective exhale. Seeing someone’s progress in strength or flexibility, beyond what they knew they were capable of. And even more precious to me, is watching people learn how to relax.
My favorite part of leading classes is seeing everyone in savasana at the end of class, laying on the floor in stillness and complete surrender. It makes me happy to hopefully have contributed to more peace, especially when life can be so harsh at times. It’s amazing to show up to work in a place where we are all looking for solace.
I hope you value the preciousness of these moments too. They really are special! Know that I am grateful for you and humbled to be in this community. Our team will continue our work of fostering more healing and presence for all of us.
Below are some exciting community events coming up! Hope to see you soon at the studio!
Upcoming Workshops & Events:
Yoga, Meditation, & Acupuncture - Full Moon Ceremony with Gaia & Dr. Tori
Friday, August 12 @ 7:30pm-9:00pmFull Moon Sound Bath with Fawntice
Saturday, August 13 @ 6:00pm-7:30pmInward: Sound Bath with Essential Oils & Oracle Cards with Tiffany
Friday, August 19 @ 7:30pm-9:00pmNew Moon Sound Bath with Fawntice
Saturday, August 27 @ 6:00pm-7:30pmPast Life Regression Journey with Jordan
Friday, September 9 @ 7:30pm-9:00pmVinyasa Flow with Live Acoustic Guitar with Gaia & Justin
Every Monday Night @ 7:30pm-8:30pm
Beach & Outdoor Yoga:
Beach Yoga in Playa Del Rey (Waterview St & Vista Del Mar)
- Sundays 9:30am-10:30am // Vinyasa with Jennifer
- Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm // Gentle Flow & Deep Stretch with LaraOutdoor Yoga @ Rec Park, El Segundo (Pine Ave & Eucalyptus Dr)
- Mondays 4:15pm-5:15pm with Lara // Vinyasa Flow
- Wednesdays 4:15pm-5:15pm with Lara // Vinyasa Flow
- Saturdays 9:30am-10:30am with Lara // Vinyasa Flow
Retreats:
"As You Are" Retreat in Kefalonia, Greece with Nadia
August 28 - September 3Paso Robles Retreat with Stephanie
October 10 - October 13Costa Rica Retreat with Alyssa
March 4 - March 11Inter-Being Retreat in Playa Viva, Mexico with Jennifer
April 2 - April 8
Take care and stay healthy!
With Love + Gratitude,
<3 Lara