No, not Christmas season...marathon season! I'm not running a long one this Fall, but I sure am nostalgic for one. The November issue of Runners World always has a marathon countdown and lots of tips and inspirations for race day. I'm nostalgic to be one of "them", to have this month's issue be the one that I looked forward to as I tapered towards my race and made my strategic plan of what to eat, what to wear, when to push it, when to save my energy, where to place my family on the route. I'm nostalgic for taking on a challenge which leads strangers, co-workers, and family members to think that I have a screw loose. I crave pushing myself beyond my limits, even having run this same distance before, to find the euphoric pain, relief, and thrill at the finish line. I will miss the cameraderie with 35,000 total strangers at the starting line, everyone coming to the peak of their training together. I even yearn to have to walk down stairs backwards for 5 days afterwards, and be pleased that I pushed myself that hard. I'll do it again...soon!
I love yoga for the peace and grace that you find as you build and strengthen your body; I love team sports for the trust and reliance on others, the movement as a group towards a common goal, the exhiliration that comes from working together and, sometimes, being the best. And I love racing for the completely solitary challenge that you find, with no one to rely on but yourself, your mind and your legs. So this Fall is my yoga season, a season to push myself in my yoga practice and take that passion to the next level. Alas, this year is not my marathon season. But all of these passions will always be there for me, ready to be tapped for their turn to take center stage. See you a year from next weekend in New York City, perhaps?
Workshops & Trainings
I am so fired up that Baron Baptiste is coming to our area! He will be in Charleston for a one-day program called an All Day Immersion on Saturday, March 23, 2013. The event is 9am-8pm and is an ALL-LEVELS, really fun day of yoga with Baron. I was on the assisting team for the ADI in New York this January, and making plans to go to Charleston as a participant. This program will LIGHT YOU UP and will be a great way to build our Baptiste community in Greensboro.
Baron only does a few events a year like this which are not teacher trainings, not master classes, but truly a low-pressure, challenging, fun, interesting day of learning and growing in your yoga practice. Did I mention that this is ALL-LEVELS?? Do not be intimidated. You are ready now!! I would LOVE to get a crew together to drive down. Let me know if you are interested and we can chat more, or find the site below for details.
http://www.baronbaptiste.com/programs/our-programs/immersion/
Baron only does a few events a year like this which are not teacher trainings, not master classes, but truly a low-pressure, challenging, fun, interesting day of learning and growing in your yoga practice. Did I mention that this is ALL-LEVELS?? Do not be intimidated. You are ready now!! I would LOVE to get a crew together to drive down. Let me know if you are interested and we can chat more, or find the site below for details.
http://www.baronbaptiste.com/programs/our-programs/immersion/
*December 2-4th, 2012 - 3 DAY YOGA & JUICE CLEANSE! Details here:
3 Day Yoga & Juice Cleanse Show up for the Holidays LIGHTER and BRIGHTER!
Join us at Stillwaters Retreat for a 3-Day Program of Power Yoga with Libby Ramsey, Holistic Health & Lifestyle coaching with Allison Donovan, and a fresh, cold-pressed juice cleanse provided by Viva Raw (Charlotte, NC).This will be a huge transformational experience for body, mind, and soul. It will be challenging, educational, and a really fun experience with a great group of people. Don't Miss the Opportunity - you are ready for this NOW!
The Program: Saturday, December 1st 8pm pick up your juice from Stillwaters
Sunday, December 2nd 1:30-3:30pm group yoga practice and meeting
Monday, December 3rd 8-9pm group yoga practice
Tuesday, December 4th 6-8pm group yoga practice and meeting
Why Cleanse with Juice?
‧Increase your energy, boost your mood, and clarify your mind
‧Boost your immune system in time to fight off the flu
‧Shed excess weight before the Holidays
‧Rid your body of harmful toxins and give your body a break as you support its natural cleansing process
Why Cleanse with Yoga?
‧Assist the natural detoxification process with movement, breath, and body heat
‧Stimulate and invigorate the the body and mind
‧Explore what is coming up for you physical and mentally with the juice cleanse - eliminate mental blocks ‧Experience the support and fun of embarking on this with an experienced teacher and awesome people
Good ($100 + price of Juice)
Receive 3 power yoga sessions, 2 group support meetings, and health coaching email support
Better ($150 + price of Juice)
Receive all of the“Good”package PLUS a personalized (1 hr) health coaching session and grocery tour
Best ($220 + price of Juice)
Receive all of the“Better”package PLUS a 1 hr detox massage with Lizzie
3 Day Juice Supply from Viva Raw:Charlotte ($130) *Juice is ordered through Viva Raw. Details upon registration*
Sign up today, space is limited! Call Stillwaters to reserve your spot
336-286-8489 Questions? yogabylibby@gmail.com allison@diaitahealthcoaching.com
*All-Day Immersion with Baron Baptiste in New York City - I am so thrilled to have been selected to be on the assisting team with Baron for this amazing day. JOIN US! Go to www.baronbaptiste.com, click on programs, to register.
*Bring a Man to Yoga - I created this class at Epic Yoga in Nashville and it was great fun! An hour of all-levels yoga followed by a cold beer and camaraderie.
*40 Days to Personal Revolution - This program, designed by my teacher, Baron Baptiste, is completely transformational! As a group we commit to practicing an hour of Baptiste power yoga 6 days a week for 40 days, eating the healthful, balanced diet outlined in the program for 40 days, culminating in a 3-day fruit fast, thoughtfully reading the 40 Days to Personal Revolution book throughout the program, and participating in group discussion/emails throughout the program to discuss what is coming up for you. Develop a long, lean, healthy physical body; learn and cultivate a strong power yoga practice; understand how to fuel your body; clear away the negative effects of stress; rejuvenate the mind and body.
*360 JUNIOR GOLF - The goal of 360 Junior Golf is threefold: to improve the overall skill set of a junior golfer, guide the player through the junior tournament landscape, and provide a college counseling program that enables families to make a more educated decision on college selection and golf scholarship offers. 360 Junior golf is geared towards identifying an individual's golfing needs then providing an integrated training model to meet those specific needs. Power yoga is included as an integral part of the athletes' training program.
*QUEEN CITY STARS LACROSSE TEAM - Each athlete selected to a Queen City team is an exceptional lacrosse player and, therefore, the coaches treat these teams exceptionally. Our goal is to make the athletes better lacrosse players – improve individual and team skill, improve their knowledge and sense of the game and improve their confidence in what they already do well and confidence in knowing that they will succeed as they develop new skill sets. As a result, it is our job to frame the groundwork for their success, expand their talent and provide exceptional opportunities to showcase that talent. Power yoga was included as an integral part of the athletes' training program.
*40 Days to Personal Revolution - This program, designed by my teacher, Baron Baptiste, is completely transformational! As a group we commit to practicing an hour of Baptiste power yoga 6 days a week for 40 days, eating the healthful, balanced diet outlined in the program for 40 days, culminating in a 3-day fruit fast, thoughtfully reading the 40 Days to Personal Revolution book throughout the program, and participating in group discussion/emails throughout the program to discuss what is coming up for you. Develop a long, lean, healthy physical body; learn and cultivate a strong power yoga practice; understand how to fuel your body; clear away the negative effects of stress; rejuvenate the mind and body.
*360 JUNIOR GOLF - The goal of 360 Junior Golf is threefold: to improve the overall skill set of a junior golfer, guide the player through the junior tournament landscape, and provide a college counseling program that enables families to make a more educated decision on college selection and golf scholarship offers. 360 Junior golf is geared towards identifying an individual's golfing needs then providing an integrated training model to meet those specific needs. Power yoga is included as an integral part of the athletes' training program.
*QUEEN CITY STARS LACROSSE TEAM - Each athlete selected to a Queen City team is an exceptional lacrosse player and, therefore, the coaches treat these teams exceptionally. Our goal is to make the athletes better lacrosse players – improve individual and team skill, improve their knowledge and sense of the game and improve their confidence in what they already do well and confidence in knowing that they will succeed as they develop new skill sets. As a result, it is our job to frame the groundwork for their success, expand their talent and provide exceptional opportunities to showcase that talent. Power yoga was included as an integral part of the athletes' training program.
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