Buddhism and Meditation Workshop

Please join Sarah for this transformational workshop on December 5th!

Learn multiple meditation techniques that you can do at home to help you de-stress and quiet the mind! Begin to understand the philosophy of Buddhism and how it compares to your personal spiritual philosophy. We will spend the day learning about the history and teachings of the Buddha and how we can apply them to our lives today. This workshop is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the philosophy of Buddhism and looking to begin or deepen their meditation practice. We will explore the worldview of Buddhism and how it may relate to our lives through learning the story of the Buddha and his teachings. We will explore the Theravada lineage found in Thailand today, the Mahayana lineage found in Japan, and the Vajrayana lineage found in the mountains of Tibet.

When: Saturday, December 5
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $ 18 Where: Yoga for the Peaceful Studio

Please bring a vegetarian potluck item to share

Sarah was introduced to yoga by Mary Beth Nehl in 1999 and thus began her journey. She had a transformational experience in college that caused her to move to the desert of Arizona and begin her study of Religion and Philosophy at Prescott College. While there, she spent much of her time looking deeply at the philosophy and practice of Buddhism. Since graduating, she has spent three years teaching Buddhism courses to students at Western State College and leading meditation groups at Yoga for the Peaceful in Crested Butte, CO. She will always be grateful to Mary Beth for challenging her to look deeper.

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Please join us from November 16-20 for Yoga Bootcamp at Yoga for the Peaceful!

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Many, many thanks!

Ginny is a dear student and friend of mine and Jay is her awesome husband who doesn’t do yoga (yet), but supports the studio any way he can.

Lauret is also a student, mentee, and a volunteer for the studio that does so many things it’s hard to list it all. One thing she does is all our graphic design, including the recent brochure for the Sustaining Membership Kula Program. Bobby is her race car driver husband who wants to run for president next time…

They live in Crested Butte part time and suck the marrow out of every moment they spend here. Before Lauret even finished the brochure, she sent me an email telling me to sign her up right away. Ginny walked into the studio last week with her Sustaining Kula membership form and check all filled out and handed it to me.

I wanted to thank Ginny and Jay, and Lauret and Bobby, for being the first Kula members!

If you don’t know what I am talking about, please see the info on the website. This is a plan I have been percolating for a long time now that I am hoping will enable the studio to cover its monthly recurring costs so we can continue to serve the community of locals and visitors. It’s a great deal for some who live here all year round, and for those that don’t, it’s a way to support our community and family business so the studio will be here when you come back. I hope you will all consider joining and supporting our studio so it’s here for years to come!

Twenty-Somethings

Just recently about 10 new students have come into the studio in the twenty-something age bracket. Some of them came together, some of them just met, some of them just fell in love here in Crested Butte, and somehow, they all made their way to the studio.

They have made a huge impact on me. Their eyes shine, their hearts are full, they have big dreams, plans to change the world, guitars, mandolins, sprouts growing, and smiles that make my eyes tear.

They are hope for the world. They come to classes at the studio and fill up the space with the most incredible energy I have felt in a long time. Where did they come from? What will they do while they are here? Ski, work, love, play? Yup. Probably some will stay and some will go. I am their teacher, but they have taught me so much already. So, look out for them. You can’t miss them. And they just might bring you a loaf of home baked bread.

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If you aren’t sure who they are, treat everyone like they might be those amazing kids.