Goodbye Winter Doldrums written by Nancy Weshkoff

GOODBYE WINTER DOLDRUMS

Written by Nancy Weshkoff

It has been a brutal winter here in Bellmore, on Long Island, New York.   Our snow fall totals have already reached approximately 60” and there is another snowstorm on the way later this weekend with the prospect of possibly 10 more inches of snow.   Mother Nature has not been kind to us this winter.  

I am, however, shaking off the winter doldrums.    While the temperatures are still cold outside, there are signs of better days ahead.   Officially spring is just 3 weeks away.   Have you noticed the extra daylight?   It is no longer dark at 5 PM.    And when the snow is cleared away in my garden, there is beauty coming from the earth.   Several of my spring bulbs already have a couple of inches of green foliage.  A few of the spring perennials also have some green growth.   The robins have returned.   The flowers and birds know that spring is just around the corner.

There is something wonderful about the prospect of spring.   It marks a new beginning.   Are you ready for spring?

Warmer weather means shedding those baggy, extra layers of clothes that have kept us warm.   It is time to start thinking about getting in shape for the lighter clothes of warmer weather.    It is a great time to get off the couch, wake up our bodies, and get toned and stretched.   If you start now, you’ll feel fabulous and be ready for the warm days which are ahead.

Moonflower Yoga has some great yoga classes to help you get in shape for spring.   If you have never practiced yoga before, or have been inactive, start slowly with one of our fantastic beginner yoga classes which are offered several times a week.  We have lots of props on hand to help our students as you are getting back into shape.   Ready for something more challenging?   Try our Stress Reduction Vinyasa Flow class on Monday night at 7:30 PM or Sunday Flow at 9 AM each Sunday.   We also added a wonderful Move and Stretch class to the Tuesday schedule at 6:15 PM, and there is a fun Stretch and Flow class every Thursday morning at 10 AM.    We have an Iyengar-style Level One class on Tuesday at 10 AM and Thursday at 6:45 PM to help you tone.   If you are working in the vicinity of Bellmore, Long Island, we added a Yoga Lunch Express class on Mondays at 12:30, which is a great 45-minute lunch class: skip the heavy calories and try a wonderful class to energize you.

Remember spring is just around the corner.   It is time to shake off your winter doldrums!    Come visit us at Moonflower Yoga in Bellmore, New York, in Long Island’s Nassau County, for a great yoga class with our dedicated team of yoga teachers to help you get into shape and feel great.   Hope to see you soon!

Calming and Healing Your Spirit written by Nancy Weshkoff

Calming and Healing Your Spirit

Written by Nancy Weshkoff

 Life brings us many challenges.    The strain, tension, and stress can weigh down upon us.    It is so important that we take a break from these challenges and take care of ourselves.   Doctors all agree that stress is one of the leading causes of diseases.   You CAN do something to help relieve your stress.

Moonflower Yoga is proud to announce a new series of classes on Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM.  The new series is entitled “Calming and Healing Your Spirit”.    During each one-hour class, you will learn and experience a de-stressing activity to help bring you inner peace.   In our first class on February 5^th, Anthony and Mindy of Happy and Healthy Now, will lead a Reiki Healing Circle. Reiki is a fabulous way to release negative energy.   In our second class on February 12^th, Chris will teach you “Tapping” (Emotional Freedom Technique), a wonderful tool that you can self-administer to help remove negative reactions to certain situations or people.    Members of our military are using “Tapping” to help them with the after-effects of combat duty.   In our third class on February 19^th, Connie will lead you into a deep meditation, as you recline on the ground nestled in warm blankets, with soft candlelight, and leave your worries behind.    In our fourth class on February 26^th, there will be a special evening of Moonflower Yoga’s very popular Candlelight Restorative class, as you melt away stress while comfortably supported on bolsters, blankets, and pillows.    Our March classes will include a lovely Chanting class on March 19th led by Diane, with more classes to be announced shortly.

I hope you can join us for these wonderful Wednesday evening Calming and Healing Your Spirit classes at Moonflower Yoga.   Whichever class you choose, led by one of our great teachers, you will feel more relaxed and renewed from an amazing de-stressing class.   We could all use some more relaxation!!!   If you are in the area of Bellmore, Long Island, in Nassau County, New York, come give this a try.   You’ll be glad that you did.