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Blossom and grow

By Viki Distin

The lotus flower, a strong, yet delicate blossom, serves as a perfect analogy for human spiritual growth. This beautiful flower rises out of a muddy pond, meaning that regardless of our environment or circumstances we all have potential for growth and beauty.

The lotus flower is sacred to many of the world's religions and cultures. With its root in the mud, the lotus rises through murky water to blossom clean and bright. This symbolizes the Buddhist concepts of purity and resurrection, personified by the enlightened being who emerges from the chaos and illusion of the world. Read article >

Read Dwelling in the Lotus Heart by Shiva Rea for a guided lotus meditation. [www.YogaJournal.com]

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Schedule changes

Please look carefully at Cascade Yoga's spring and summer schedule as there were some changes with the early morning classes on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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Coming this fall - Partner Yoga a regular offering
1st Friday of Every Month  |  6:30-8:30pm  |  $35

Beginning October 2, Cascade Yoga Studio will offer Parner Yoga the first Friday of every month. The class will alternate instructors Laura and Jason Glerum and Jesse and Al Tomaz. All levels are welcome at Partner Yoga. 

Partner yoga is a unique practice that can strengthen relationships by fortifying trust, communication, and intimacy. Class is limited to 12 couples. Cost for the class is $35 when pre-registered or $40 at the door. Pre-registration secures your place in class. Please note there is a $10 cancellation fee.

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Cascade Yoga's teacher training program in full swing

Cascade Yoga Studio's teacher training program, in colloboration with Prairie Yoga, began in March. Students of the program are working to deepen their own personal practice and prepare to intelligently teach beginning and intermediate yoga classes from their own heart-felt path. The program continues monthly through November.

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Studio closes for holidays and last week of summer

Cascade Yoga will close for the following holidays:
- Father's Day, Sunday, June 21
- Independence Day, Saturday, July 4
- Last week of summer, August 31 - September 7

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Learn more about the stress response

Jessica Tomaz and Cascade Yoga Studio have designed a PowerPoint presentation entitled Understanding the Stress Response.  If your group or place of business would like to view this presentation, please call the studio at 616.464.1610.

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Parting thoughts

"The body and mind are cooled and soothed, by the touchstone of Truth. This is the true mark of wisdom, that one remains detached, like the water-lily, or the lotus upon the water." - Sri Guru Granth Sahib

Namaste.