Jane Norton Yoga

2009-12-06T14:57:00.002-05:00

Wednesday Dec. 2 10 AM cancelled

2009-11-30T22:51:00.002-05:00

The Wednesday 10 AM VCM Yoga Therapy Class is cancelled this week.

Yuletide Yoga Special at VCM

2009-11-20T00:53:00.002-05:00

Wednesdays in December, 5:30 - 7:00

5 classes for 50 bucks. Registration required for special price. Drop-ins $15.00.

Proudly announcing the premier of my newsletter "Inspirations"

2009-11-12T23:16:00.005-05:00

I have launched a monthly email newsletter - you can read it by clicking on the image. If you'd like to subscribe, please add your email to the opt-in box on the right hand side of the page. Enjoy!

Just got back from Santa Fe

2009-10-20T15:19:00.005-04:00

I spent the week with my teacher, John Friend, and 120 Anusara Yoga teachers from around the world for an Advanced Therapeutics Workshop. I'm eager to share what I've learned and will be leading a therapeutic workshop called "Yoga Shouldn't Hurt" on November 1. The flyer is attached here, and if you have any questions, just email me at janenortonyoga@gmail.com.

Please note some changes are coming to the VCM Yoga Studio - my Monday and Wednesday 5:45 PM classes are being suspended for the time being. Also, after November 1, the Yoga Barn will no longer accept teacher class cards. I will accept them at VCM Yoga until they're used up.

I had a magical time at the workshop, reconnecting with friends and basking in the shri of the kula. Watched shooting stars from the hot tub at 10 Thousand Waves. The week culminated in a trip to Taos to the Hanuman Temple. Sitting in the presence of great beings, surrounded by the shakti of Neem Karoli Baba, Ram Dass and others was a very moving experience. Jaya seeya Ram, jai jai Hanuman...

Breathing Out the Blues workshop this Saturday!

2009-09-22T12:00:00.004-04:00

Join Arlene Stark Prisco and I as we lead you through a yoga workshop designed to combat the low moods that often accompany the darker days of fall and winter. We'll use asana, meditation, chanting, and pranayama as tools to open the light of the heart and dispel the clouds of depression. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 - 4:30 PM at VCM Yoga Studio in West Tisbury. All levels, even beginners, are encouraged to attend.

Email me for more information at janenortonyoga@gmail.com.

Mid summer news

2009-08-18T21:02:00.008-04:00

What a fantastic summer it has been for the yoga community on Martha's Vineyard! New teachers, new venues, workshops, the free community classes at the Yoga Barn and the Bodhi Path, kirtans, and new ways to build community between us - like this blog, www.marthasvineyardyoga.com, and Facebook.

I am pleased to announce that I have been recommended by Primo Lombardi for the Anusara Yoga Certification process! In the months to come I will be videotaping classes to submit to my certification assessor and completing a 30 - 40 hour exam. This is the final phase of my sankalpa, or intention, that I set in the fall of 2003. My gratitude for all of you that have supported me on this journey will never wain.

September 2, at VCM Yoga, I'll be teaching a workshop entitled "Finding the Freedom Within", an exploration of yoga and pranayama practices that are helpful in dealing with anxiety. This workshop is suitable for any level of yoga practitioner, even beginners. We'll use the Universal Principles of Alignment™ to bring ease of movement, grounding, and stress relief to your body and learn to breathe in a way that calms the fluctuations of the mind caused by anxiety. The workshop is 1 - 3:30 PM and costs $30.00. VCM Yoga cardholders receive 15% off the class fee.

Shoot me an email for more information.

Anusara Workshop 8/29/09 in Chilmark

2009-07-21T14:32:00.003-04:00

The Bliss Brothers are about to rock the island! Please join me next Wednesday at what will be a fantastic Anusara Yoga event. Primo Lombardi is Martha's Vineyard's first certified Anusara teacher, and Peter Goodman is the person that introduced both Primo and I to this incredibly uplifting practice. These two guys will open your heart and elevate your practice to a new level. This is sure to sell out, so call Peter ASAP to reserve your space.

2009-07-01T23:06:00.002-04:00

New Yoga Barn website! The Yoga Barn website will be going live tomorrow, Thursday, July 2.

This week's theme, Niralambaya, encourages steadfastness in your poses. We'll close out the theme this Saturday, Independence Day, by celebrating our innate freedom - come join the fireworks at the Yoga Barn, 10:30 AM.

Namaste!

2009-06-14T02:29:00.003-04:00

Hello, welcome to my blog. You'll find my full Summer 09 class schedule in the right hand column, along with workshop updates and some fun stuff, too. I hope this season of abundant beauty reveals the true beauty that lies in your heart.

From Hafiz, Persian Sufi mystic:

One day, the sun admitted,

"I am just a shadow.

I wish I could show the infinite incandescence

that has cast my brilliant image.

I wish I could show you,

when you are lonely,

or in darkness,

the astonishing light of your own being."