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Check out our 'BLOG' page for pictures and stories of our special events so far! www.satyaspeaks.blogspot.com

At Satya Yoga Center, our commitment is to Seva (service).

We believe it's our responsibility to take yoga "off the mat and into the world".

Read on about a new project that we're very passionate about:

CAMBODIAN ORPHANAGE COLLECTION (Inspired by Seane Corn):

Seane Corn shared with us how she's sponsoring two children in an orphanage in Cambodia. A donation of $100 a month feeds, clothes, houses and schools these children. We, at Satya Yoga Center, would like to join in this service. With your help we can raise this money each month and make a difference in a child's life. We have a container on our counter at the reception area for donations. Consider dropping in your spare change, a few dollars, whatever you can spare.

You can check out their web site at http://www.cambodianchildrensfund.org for more information. Again, these children have so little and we, as Americans, have so much in comparison. When we've reached our goal we'll be able to sponsor our child and will have pictures and emails from our child to share with all of you.

Interested in serving? Check out:

"Off The Mat, Into the World" at http://www.offthematintotheworld.org

for ways to bring your practice to another level.

Their motto is "Why stretch when we can reach?" We love that!

SPECIAL WEEKEND EVENTS!
These events have been planned with YOU in mind! We try to gear these programs towards families or friends who need or want to enjoy some quality (fun!) time together.  All of these programs are open to ALL AGES. We also host a Monthly Charitable Yoga Class and/or Fundraiser with ALL PROCEEDS going directly to the charity of the month. See below for class descriptions:

Friday, November 28, 2008
*Sunrise* POST-THANKSGIVING "DETOX YOGA" with Michele                         7:00am
YES - 7:00 AM!! Join Michele for a *Special* Sunrise POST-THANKSGIVING Detox Class! Work off the extra helpings with this specialized program intended to detoxify the entire body, mind and spirit. What a great way to begin the holiday season, as well as rid yourself of the guilt of all that pumpkin pie!

The room is heated ~ the practice is vigorous ~ and you are meant to SWEAT! All levels are welcome as we will modify for beginners or those with injuries. Towels and water recommended.

$15



Sunday, November 30, 2008
MEDITATION WORKSHOP with Hari Das, from the Vivekananda Center           6:00pm
Join us for our monthly meditation workshop on Sunday, October 26. Hari Das, resident at the Vivekananda Monastery in Ganges, MI will return to continue our Meditation Workshop series. Hari Das has been studying, practicing and teaching meditation since 1976, and has been a resident at the Monastery since 1994.

He will speak on meditation techniques & styles, the 8 Limbs of Yoga, the Bhagavad Gita and the yoga sutras, followed by a guided meditation. We will conclude with a question and answer session.

Hari Das is a firm advocate of meditation, and agrees it is life changing. "Not only does it relieve stress and angst of the mind and body, it also clears the mind for absolute awareness, and is truly essential to every day living."

The Vivekananda Monastery serves as both an ashram, as well as an educational institution dedicated to teaching inner development aimed at discovering the Divine, both within and without. Sri Ramakrishna used to say, "Whenever you have leisure, go into solitude for a day or two. At that time, don't hold any conversation on worldly affairs. Live either in solitude or in the company of the holy."

The Vivekananda Monastery and Retreat at Ganges, Michigan, provides a place for spiritual seekers to engage in prayer, meditation and study away from the distractions and cares of daily life. The Ganges retreat provides an atmosphere conducive to solitude and meditation in a non-sectarian context of reverence for all faiths, embodying the all-encompassing outlook of Sri Ramakrishna.   To learn more about the Monastary, click here: http://www.vedantasociety-chicago.org/ganges_hist.htm

Please join us in welcoming Hari Das to our Center. We are so grateful for his visit.

A monetary donation of $10 is appreciated.

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** NEW - Private Yoga Lessons with Teachers at Satya **

MICHELE:  Yoga & Pilates (Fridays at 7:30am / 10:30am)

AMI:  Yoga (Wednesdays at 7:45pm & Sundays at 11:00am)

MaryLynn:  GI Jane Boot Camp Lessons & Strength Training Classes (contact us with time requested)

Name your date & time, and we'll make it work!
~ This is on a FIRST COME - FIRST SERVE basis
~ Fee is $60 at SATYA YOGA (75 Minutes)
~ $75 at YOUR HOME (75 Minutes)
~ Call or email for appointments
~ Can include up to three people
~ Includes practice specifically for you & your needs

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ALSO COMING SOON:
~Yoga for Men Workshop
~Yoga for Runners & Walkers
~Trance Dance Yoga
~Couple's Yoga
~"So you think you want to teach yoga?" Workshop

                                           And more....keep an eye on our site for updates!

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SATYA "ADVENTURE CLUB"
*features runs, walks, yoga, biking, swimming, skiing, hiking, boot camp, etc!!

                                             Our motto for this program is
           "have fun - feel good - do what you can - and become 'accidentally fit'!!

(You ask, "What in the world does 'accidentally fit' mean???')

It means DO WHAT YOU LOVE - and you will feel and look better, AND improve your overall health without even trying (well, some activities will require some sweat - but no blood or tears!).  Our program
encourages cross training to keep your bones strong, muscles toned, and internal organs and systems healthy. Talk to a few of our fellow fitness friends at Satya who will give you actual testimonials on how incorporating yoga, running/walking, and strength training helped them lose body fat, lower their blood pressure and cholesterol, and give them more energy! One of our friends commented that he no longer has to take medicine for his Type II Diabetes, and his resting heart beat has decreased (a good thing!) by 15 beats per minute! Another proclaimed that she has lost 11 POUNDS since incorporating yoga and strength training into her daily life. This was truly our 'Ah-Ha' moment - we looked at eachother and said - hey, we need to create a program that incorporates all of this and more!

The Club consists of weekly organized runs/walks, (4) yoga classes, a performance t-shirt, 10% off at Gazelle Sports, and loads of inspiration from Coach Marylynn to encourage ALL TYPES of runners & walkers & fitness enthusiasts to put one foot in front of the other!

The package is VALUED AT OVER $100 --- BUT IS BEING OFFERED AT AN INTRODUCTORY RATE OF $50! Also - you can share the Punch Card with friends and family, AND you have until December 31st to use it!

                       SATYA "ADVENTURE CLUB" WILL ENTITLE YOU TO:

~ FRIDAY 40-MINUTE RUN / WALK ADVENTURE with Marylynn on Fridays at 5:30pm (rain, snow or shine!) at a designated location.  Call Satya Yoga Center, or MaryLynn for directions 616-566-0133.

~ Weekly Timed Runs (5K / 10K Distance) with MaryLynn Monday evenings at 6:15pm.  Meet at
    Satya parking lot - run safely through the streets of Douglas and Saugatuck!

~ Performance t-shirts w/our ADVENTURE CLUB logo

~ 10% off at Gazelle Sports!

~ Weekly emails from your TEAM LEADERS with inspiration, tips, updates, etc.

~ Weekly Yoga or Satya Fitness Classes!
    (4) CLASSES PER CARD! (Valued at $40 – $60 depending on class!)

                                PRICED AT $50 - VALUED AT OVER $100 PER CARD!

Remember -- Cards can be shared within a family, and expire December 31, 2008!

Packets of information are available at the Center - or join us on Fridays at 5:30pm and see MaryLynn for registration and punch card. Come a few minutes early if you plan on signing up!

For more information - visit, email or call us anytime.

Sponsored by Satya Yoga Center and Gazelle Sports

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Yoga ~ Pilates ~ Meditation ~ Martial Arts ~ Dance Saugatuck, Michigan