In today’s world, we are always in motion, always exposed to the noise of information, to visual congestion, and to the media. Our instinct is to shut down and hide maybe even run away. It takes an enormous amount of “emotional maturity” to keep our options open rather than to submit to our instinct to flight or fight nature. Therefore, we never have time to be with ourselves or to relate to others and make excuses as I am too busy (overused words) which layered with cynical and egotistical attachments. Over-scheduled? Scared of downtime? Afraid of silence? Is busy-ness a choice? Is this why you are suffering? Sure, there are projects, appointments and plenty days with a full schedule, but how to approach those moments is entirely up to you. Begin with taking responsibility to stop what is stimulating the pain.
Yoga teaches us to slow down, to let go of the busyness, to rediscover how to feel, to tune into the body, to observe, to live mindfully and to silence to reconnect with our thoughts.
Have compassion for yourself and stop missing out on “your amazing life”!
How to Balance Better in Yoga
How to Balance Better in Yoga
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yoga and wine- event is full
“Practice yoga and enjoy your favorite wines”
Why Vino y Yoga blends so well. They are similar, like every pairing, every class is different and everyone will have their own unique experience each time.
Wines from “The Decanter Fine Wine and Spirits” in Decatur
Date: October 21st
Fee: $10.00
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Instructor: Connie Pease
Labor Day Weekend- September 4th Take a Free Sunday Yoga Class with us at Nelson Park Pavilion and enjoy practicing outside…
Public · Fitness · Hosted by Arts at Decatur Park District
Yin-Yasa Iyengar Approach
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Yin-Yasa ” Iyengar Approach
First half of the class starts with modified seated and balance poses with a personal assessment of your body alignment and learning about your spine . The second half of Yin-Yasa includes seated and reclining poses that safety stretches muscles which strengthens your joints, and held passively for up to 5 minutes or longer. There are 3 key principles to the practice:
1.Softness: The muscles are relaxed and cool (not warm or hot). Come into the pose to your appropriate edge – where you feel something (Yin is not Restorative Yoga aka the yoga of being).
2.Stillness: Remain still without moving, fidgeting or adjusting (unless there is pain or panic).
3.Steadiness: Stay in the posture passively for time (1 minute).
Paul Grilley made it very clear that his YIN Yoga is for people who have practiced yoga regularly (daily) for at least 2 years. I do not teach this type of Yin -this class is for everyone because we do not take you into deep without knowing what you should be feeling…
Wednesday 6:30 pm
Dates: September 21st . 28th
Contact Connie at conniepease@hotmail.com
Drop In Fee- 9.00
Go to Schedule and click on store.
Yoga in the Park ( Veterans Pavilion Forsyth, Il.)
Every Tuesday, June 14- Aug 16th at 8:30 am
Veterans Pavilion Forsyth Park West of Water Tower
RAIN LOCATION – Yoga at Connie’s (Barn)
Drop In Fee- $5.00
For More Information: connie@yogaatconnies.com
Bring your mat, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes.
THERE BACK!! Decatur Library “FREE YOGA” Classes
THERE BACK!! Decatur Library “FREE YOGA” Classes
BYOYM (Bring your own yoga mat and block) and come learn how yoga can enrich your life!
All Levels Yoga
Class Time: Noon until 1 pm
Location: Madden Auditorium
130 N Franklin St, Decatur, IL 62523
Instructors- Connie Pease and Olivia Rousseau
Instructors- Connie Pease and Olivia Rousseau
Connie Olivia
4/4 4/18
5/2 5/16
6/ 6 6/20
7/4 7/18
8/1 8/15
Thank you for supporting Yoga at Scovill Zoo!
We raised over 400.00 and thank you for your generous donation!! You can still donate online and Libby’s class this Sunday is accepting donations…
June is Zoo and Aquarium Month!
Join us for our first Yoga at the Scovill Zoo! You’ll enjoy a tranquil morning of yoga at the Scovill Zoo. From kids, beginners to experts, Yoga at the Scovill Zoo is for anyone who enjoys yoga or wants to try it. Kick-off your summer and yoga enthusiasts at this incredible event!
We will meet in the center of the Zoo and after class meet a few of the animals.
Instructors from Yoga at Connie’s will guide the class.
Dates: June 18th
Times :9:00 am- 10:00 am
Ages: Children with their favorite Adults and Adults
What to bring- mat and water
Cost/ Donation Base- No Entry Fee and All proceeds will go to the Zoo!! (If you can’t make it you can adopt a zoo animal)
Last year Yoga at Connie’s studio supported “Yoga for Cats” that went viral and this year we are excited to help save endangered species.
Online Classes
Yoga Ease
The studio will be offering online classes for downloading starting in July. We will be creating new sequences, offering workshops,guided meditation and private lessons. You can enjoy a free 30 minute yoga video podcast or download for 99 cents. More Details Soon
PASTA WITH SARDINES (PASTA CON LE SARDE)
Called pasta che sardi or pasta chi sardi (depending on where you are in the island) in local dialect, the period to prepare this dish is between March and September when the fresh sardines are more available in the fish markets and when the wild fennel are out.
Ingredients:
Serves 4
- 300 g. long pasta (bucatini, mezza zitti, perciatelli or spaghetti)
- 200 g. wild fennel
- 350 g. fresh sardines, cleaned (heads taken away), descaled & opened flat
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 5 – 6 salted anchovy fillets
- 1/2 cup raisins, soaked in water, drained & patted dry
- 2 1/2 tbsp. pine nuts
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- salt & pepper
- 1/4 tsp. saffron dissolved in 2 tbsp. hot water
- 40 g. toasted breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp. white sugar
- extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
- Bring water to a boil in a cooking pot and add salt & fennel. Simmer for 15 minutes, then drain, reserving the water to cook the pasta.
- Squeeze the fennel to remove excess moisture & pat dry with kitchen paper towels. Chop coarsely. Set aside.
- Saute’ the onion in a saucepan with extra virgin olive oil. Add the anchovies, crushing them with a fork so that they dissolve in the oil.
- Add the sardines, raisins, pine nuts and toasted almonds. Season with salt & pepper.
- Cook over a moderate heat for 10 minutes before adding the fennel & saffron. Stir gently to avoid breaking up the fish (Mine did, however careful I was!).
- Reduce heat, cover & simmer for another 10 minutes. If it is becoming too dry, ladle some hot fennel-flavored water that you are keeping for cooking the pasta.
- Bring the fennel-flavored water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook following the cooking time suggested in the package reducing it by a minute to make it al dente.
- Mix the pasta with the sauce. Mix toasted breadcrumbs & sugar together then sprinkle on the pasta. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.