Life Strength Conditioning with Yamar Washington

4:30 PM - Tuesdays  (begins the week of March 31st)

6:30 AM - Thursdays (begins the week of April 7th)

3:30 PM - Fridays (begins the week of April 7th)

In this high energy class, we get out of our heads and let go of fears and self-imposed limitations, so that we can find greater strength, flexibility, and agility.  Life Strength Conditioning encourages trust in the intuitive awareness each of us have to strengthen, tone, and condition the body to its full potential and provides an opportunity to mix up a regular practice of yoga and Pilates with a higher impact form of conditioning.  This class is appropriate for anyone with a moderate level of mobility.  If you are able to jog, even at a slow pace, and lift a 2 lb. weight without significant pain, come ahead!  Options will be provided for a wide range of fitness and confidence levels.  We will explore interval training methods fused with yoga-inspired movement methods to engage our cardiovascular system, as well as various muscle groups and systems throughout our bodies.  In the process, we will experience moments of intense challenge and overcome those challenges to experience holistic exhileration.  Runners call it "the runner's high".  Impact athletes call it "being in the zone".  We will have fun and support one another in meeting our individual goals, in an affirming, and non-competitive environment.  Get ready to stretch. Get ready to move. Get ready to lift.  Get ready to smile.  And get ready to love your body.


**Weather permitting, this class will often be completely or partially moved outdoors.  Please bring or wear athletic footwear appropriate for outdoor use. 

Saturday, April 5th
5:00-7:00 PM

Cost: $40
(Annual Member 20% discount applies)

This workshop will address the concept of “functional food” going into
spring. You will learn to preserve your health by making informed choices about the food you eat. Food offers healing benefits apart from nutrition, this is what links diet and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Food is considered more than just sustenance; it contains therapeutic properties. While acupuncture and massage may be used to treat an ailment, and herbal mixtures infused to make teas, the first line of treatment is usually diet itself. Why different foods are consumed each season and what are their health benefits? Questions like this and more will be address in this imformative workshop.
  
Pre-registration is required. Register Here

Note: This series may be cancelled 48 hours before it is scheduled to begin if minimum registration is not met.

"Rock bottom is a place where life exists in the shadows, lost souls with broken wings unable to fly, wander looking for love in fame and fortune and pain is accepted as a way of life."

 I witnessed rock bottom and it looked much like what the media is glorifying as the destination we are trying to arrive at. I was there in the midst of celebrities. I attended parties in penthouses and mansions. I worked all over the United States. I was featured in movies, television, magazines and commercials I was even in the National Enquirer alongside Halle Berry. To most, my life may have looked glamorous. In reality, I was surrounded by sleaze, debauchery, hollow, lost and soulless people who emanated hurt and pain. I watched many walk this very fine line. On one side you give up your soul, the other side is a journey of blind faith, made on foot until you can mend your wing. Often those walking the line would slip and fall, never to be seen again. Swallowed up by the monster labeled “fame and fortune,” resulting in the sacrificing of their soul and the separation from their selfless, true nature towards a life of need, greed and speed. Fear lead to struggle, which lead me right off the edge.

Once at the bottom, I had seen with my own eyes the monster that had eaten many of my friends. I think that was exactly what I had needed all along, to look the monster directly in its eyes and say “I am not scared of you! I know life is good and I intend to prove it to the world!” As I pulled myself out of the darkness and climbed up the mountain of joy, I often looked back and wondered, “why was I able to do it while I am leaving behind so many still lost and lonely?” My curiosity continued to grow leaving me in a constant state of wonder about humans and our capability. This wonder has led me to the feet of many masters and hundreds of books, searching for answers. Over the last 16 years, I have immersed myself in self-inquiry through the practices of yoga and meditation. About 7 years ago I made the transition from student to teacher. As a teacher I had seen people embarking on the climb up the same mountain I had once scaled, and I was able to assist them on their path. I have been to the place that most never return whole from and I have brought back a message I must share. These pages hold that message. I woke up one day, looked around, and found myself nestled among those our society looks upon with disapproval. I realized I was no different. I intend to show you a story of triumph over the confines of jail and drugs, pain and fear. I have transcended from this dark world and discovered a magical formula that allows me to stand in the very same shoes, in the very same location and see a whole different world. This new world is one of beauty and love, compassion and kindness everywhere I look. I have written this book with the prayer that you will witness my journey and watch your world change right in front of your eyes!

Now available for purchase at Maya Whole Health or online through Amazon.com.

As we move into springtime at Maya, we celebrate new beginnings of many kinds.  We enjoy the blossoms that we see emerging all around us and we let fresh air flow into spaces that have been closed off for winter.  It seems fitting that our Community Benefit Partner for the month of March is New Beginnings, an organization that provides support for women and children seeking resources to protect their growth and allow them blossom and grow healthy, after experiencing the stifling isolation of domestic violence. 

New Beginnings offers hope and support to people in danger from domestic violence and works to empower survivors.  They provide education and awareness through schools and partner organizations, a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and counseling/advocacy services for women to emerge successfully from violent relationships and lifestyles.  They assist families in finding peaceful ways of interacting and moving beyond survival to success. 

In support of the important work of New Beginnings, Maya Whole Health Studio is collecting financial and in-kind donations throughout the month of March.  All proceeds from our by-donation benefit classes will go to New Beginnings.  We are also collecting items to be provided to women and children in emergency shelter.  Useful items include:  

~Wheeled luggage

~New, packaged underwear (children, teens, women)

~New, unopened toiletries

~Clean, gently used pajamas

~white and/or lined paper and markers for art projects and letter-writing

~calling cards and stamps

~sealed snack bars and juice boxes

~diapers and pull-ups

Click here for a full wish list

And please join us on Tuesday, March 18th, 8:30AM for a benefit Fitness Fusion class, led by  Yamar Washington.   

Yamar offers a unique style of Fusion Fitness that incorporates elements of yoga with a vigorous physical training model, providing for a holistic mind-body-spirit practice.  He has worked with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and fitness levels and enjoys helping everyone find the expression of each exercise that works for his/her body.  "Whether somebody is preparing to participate in the Olympics, walk a 5k, or just trying to get the blood flowing again after being inactive for a long time, the connection between mind-body-spirit is the most important aspect of personal health and performance.  I strive for all of my clients to move beyond mental limitations and feel freedom in the practice of fitness."

The class is offered by donation only, and all proceeds benefit New Beginnings.

We know that our Maya community is mindful of impact on the greater world.  We have frequently heard from you that you value opportunities to support positive values in purchases that you make and in making choices about what you wear on your beautiful bodies during the time that you are enjoying your fitness classes at Maya.  So Maya Whole Health is committed to offering  fitness apparel and goods that meet high standards of sustainable and ethical manufacturing practices.  As the new Retail Manager at Maya, I have been reviewing and refreshing our offerings in the Maya boutique since the beginning of the year.  When choosing brands to carry in the boutique and carry the Maya logo, I look at factors such as a company's transparency, commitment to using sustainable fabrics, and manufacturing processes that are both eco-friendly and human friendly.  We also want our clothing to fit every body type and make everyone who puts it on feel amazing!

We have developed a great relationship with prAna over the years.  This company has consistently met or exceeded our expectations for ethical manufacturing and corporate responsibility, and we are excited to see some of the great new styles they have rolled out this year.  We have also brought in Leo Star Athletica, which is great new fitness line, based just across the border, in Canada.  We expect to bring in styles from AyAyAy in coming months and continually search the globe for other lines of great fitness apparel that is stylish, comfortable, and provides options for a wide range of healthy body sizes and shapes.  And we're always open to suggestions!

Here are some of our favorite new styles by prAna. Their Spring 2014 line is filled with amazing jewel toned colors and fun prints. The Cassidy Capri is my personal favorite. These pants are so soft and cozy, but at the same time amazingly figure flattering. Pair them with a sports bra and the Luca Tank and you have a perfectly chic and comfy outfit for yoga, running, or lounging around the house.

                     Luca Tank                                                       Cassidy Capri                                                     Ariel Tank

All Lululemon Athletica Apparel
50% OFF


All Winter Prana Styles
20% OFF

All Clearance
60-80% OFF 

Plus, with purchase of any sale item, receive a voucher good for $5 off any purchase of $50 or more 
(Voucher valid April 1st-April 30th, 2014)

Come in and help us clean out our closet, while you stock yours!

Come learn about the colorful world of Chakras, your Aura, and what it all means. You will learn about each of the Chakras and how they correspond to different aspects of your physical body and physical world and why it is important to give them regular love and attention. Lynn will give each of you a brief "reading" on the most prominent color of your personal aura and what that means. Come Play in the beautiful world of "Energy"

Energy healings are an excellent way to release blocks and unwanted energies, and get your own energy flowing, so you can heal as well as increase your overall vitality and clarity. Many physical problems have their root cause on an energy level. In other words, physical problems can be a symptom energetic, emotional, psychic or spiritual issues. Rather than focusing on the body symptom, spiritual healing can work with problems at their energetic root cause.

March 15th, 2014
2:30-5:00 PM

Cost: $45 (annual members receive a 20% discount)

Pre-registration required. Register Here