Greetings from India!
I am currently in India for six weeks studying yoga at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India. The institute was developed by Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar who is currently a living yoga master at the age of 90 (91 next month). He and his family share wisdom of this ten thousand year old system including therapeutic applications to a variety of issues as well as teach to the depths of this philosophical and spiritual practice. I am thrilled to be here learning and look forward to sharing with you upon my return in early December.
I came across a
great link from an NPR interview of Mr. Iyengar on his 2005 visit to
the US. To listen to the 6 minute informative interview, click here. 
During this time that I am away there are three experienced and talented individuals who are available to provide bodywork and yoga. Therapeutic massage sessions are available at The Balanced Being location with Autumn and Brock. Yoga classes and private sessions are available with K-lea. Meet these folks as you read below.
Namaste,
Kelly
In addition to a
great relaxation massage Brock Chambers does a lot of work with injuries, car
accidents and musicians. His original studies were through the Center
of Advanced Therapeutics in 2005, here in Denver, and focused on
Neuromuscular Massage. He’s since studied the work of Thomas Meyer and
Anatomy trains, a road map for determining the root cause of muscular
pains, and Cranial-Sacral work with Dr. Norm Lewark to gain an
understanding of a subtle yet powerful system of the body that aids in
healing. As a professional Double Bassist Brock has also adapted his
massage work to help musicians play better and recover from injury.
Brock currently has an individual practice and office near Colorado and
I-25.
K-Lea Gifford is
pleased to be back in Colorado for the months of November, December,
January and February to teach yoga. K-Lea began training for Iyengar
certification and started teaching full-time in 1990. She is currently
at the Intermediate Junior Level II and has studied with the Iyengar
family in Pune, India several times.
K-Lea was the founder/owner of two yoga studios in Nashville, TN, both of which are still successfully sharing the art of Yoga.
K-Lea
teaches classes for all levels from new beginners to advanced
practitioners. She enjoys working therapeutically, in private session,
and specialty classes such as pregnancy, restorative, and back care
needs. She has taught retreats and workshops in the United States and
Canada.
You may contact her directly at (303) 819-9076 or email yoginiklea@gmail.com or her website is k-lea.com
Being Balanced Tip of the Day
Supta Baddha Konasana (reclined bound angle pose)
This pose is
simple, deeply relaxing and provides many benefits to the various
systems and organs within the body. This pose supports healthy
digestion, headaches, stress, menstral cramps, menopause, hearth
conditions, kidneys, liver, hips, neck, and more.
Props: 5 blankets (roll two of the blankets together to make a thick roll)
- Place one folded blanket on top of the thick roll for the head.
- Roll the last two blankets which will support the thighs and knees.
- Begin by sitting on the floor infront of the thick roll.
- Place the soles of your feet together with your knees extended wide to the sides.
- Place a rolled blanket under each thigh so your leg is fully supported (if the thighs are not fully resting add another blanket or pillow).
- Recline your mid and upper back onto the lengthwise thick roll with the head supported on the blanket.
- Elongate your
lower back by tucking the pelvis. (If the lower back is not perfectly
comfortable decrease the thickness of the roll even bringing your
entire back to the floor is fine.)
- Move your shoulders down away from your ears as you release your arms opening your chest.
- Rest for 5 minutes with your eyes closed focusing on easy inhalations and easy exhalations.
- Roll to your side to come up.
Quote of the Day
Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured. ~B.K.S. Iyengar
The Balanced Being
specializes in providing exceptional soft tissue therapy/therapeutic
massage, yoga instruction, classes and workshops. Visit thebalancedbeing.com or call 303-575-1025 to schedule an appointment or sign up for a workshop. To find a yoga class visit the calendar on the balanced being website by clicking here. If there is a topic you would like to see in the newsletter of have any feedback, please contact Kelly at balancedbeing@hotmail.com Namaste, Kelly Moore 