Studio Bamboo Institute of Yoga

September brings us to Sthira + Sukha. In the Yoga Sutras, sthira sukham asanam speaks to the qualities of steadiness and ease within our practice.
Sthira is our stability. Our ability to remain present and grounded.
Sukha is ease not necessarily easy, but the ability to find space within the effort.
We need both.
Too much effort and we become rigid. Too much ease and we may lose the support that allows us to stay. This month, we’ll explore what happens when we stop choosing between strong and soft and begin noticing how they can exist together.
Wednesday Inquiry:
Where in your practice could you use a little more steadiness, and where could you soften?

September brings us back to rhythm.
Our theme this month is Sthira + Sukham the balance of steadiness and ease. It feels especially fitting as summer begins to wind down and we settle into a new season at the studio. Our new schedule begins September 8, bringing new classes and teachers to the weekly line-up.
On September 12, our next 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training begins. A new chapter for a group of teachers ready to deepen their understanding, challenge what they know, and continue growing in the way they teach.
Throughout the month, you’ll also find workshops and special events that give you an opportunity to slow things down, explore something more deeply, and experience your practice beyond a regular class.
And before we officially say goodbye to summer, come find us at one of our favorite Virginia Beach traditions, Neptune Festival. We’ll be there at Neptune's Healthy Haven practicing, connecting, and celebrating the community we get to call home all for a wonderful cause, LIFT Fitness Foundation.
A new season. A return to rhythm.
Finding steadiness without becoming rigid, and ease without losing our foundation.
See you on your mat...

Sthira & Sukha in September - click the link to read our monthly newsletter and learn about these qualities at the heart of yoga. https://mailchi.mp/studiobambooyoga.com/find-steadiness-ease-in-september &sukha

One last week. Two more chances to take it all in.
The sound of the water. The sand beneath your feet. The open sky overhead. And your practice, right there in the middle of it all.
Beach Yoga is wrapping up for the season, and we’d love to share these final two practices with you. Come practice with us on the beach one more time or maybe two.
Register ahead and meet us in the sand. And afterwards, head up to Tides Coastal Kitchen for a quick bite or cocktail together to celebrate an awesome season.

Rise and shine with us! Start your day on the mat with us at 6:30am, Monday through Friday. Our early morning schedule offers Warm Vinyasa and Power Yoga, with some new teachers joining the lineup. Whether you already love an early morning practice or you’ve been thinking about giving it a try, this is your invitation.
Get up. Get moving. Get your practice in before the day takes over.
No better way to start your day than on your mat at Bamboo
Check Momence for the full schedule and we’ll see you at 6:30am!

We know the shapes. We know the rhythm. We’ve moved through Sun Salutations countless times. But how often do we slow down enough to understand the why behind the movement?
Surya Namaskar asks a great deal of the body. Each transition influences what comes next, and the way we move through those transitions matters.
In this workshop we’ll take a closer look at this familiar practice through the lens of anatomy and biomechanics. We’ll consider the effects of repetition, explore how thoughtful variations can support the individual body, and question some of the alignment principles we may have accepted along the way.
This is an opportunity to move beyond simply knowing what comes next and develop a deeper understanding of what we are asking the body to do and why.
Slow down to see the why.
Register here: https://momence.com/l/79h5m5zD

Every breath offers a new beginning.
You don't have to wait for Monday, next month, or the perfect moment to reset. Yoga teaches that each inhale is an invitation to align with your values, and each exhale is a chance to let go of what no longer serves you.
Practice doesn't ask for perfection. It simply asks you to begin again.
Today is a good day to align with the life you want to live.

Happy Birthday, Jodi!
We hope you’re surrounded by the people who make you smile, the love that warms your heart, and the happiness that lifts your spirit.
We are so grateful for all you do and for the many ways you help keep Studio Bamboo moving each and every day.
Enjoy YOUR day today, you deserve it!
And if you happen to see Jodi today, don’t forget to wish her a very special Happy Birthday!

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