Happy Spring, %FIRSTNAME%!

Waking up to the Joys of Spring

As I stood in my backyard one recent night I began actively listening to the sounds of spring. Of course, because I live in a city there were urban sounds, too. Planes, trains, automobiles, etc. But as I listened deeper I heard the fainter sound of the wind, a spring wind rushing through the evergreen and tapping the fuzzy branches of the aspen against the wooden fence. I began to discern the quieter sounds of nature beneath the loud buzz of the city.

Since then, I return to the backyard at different times of the day and stand there listening to the undercurrent of life and earth's elements around me, occasionally talking to the birds singing nearby while I scan my garden for new growth.

"Everything around you is alive; believe it. Tell stories to stones, sing to trees, start conversations with birds. Build relationships. You'll never be lonely again."

- Sharon Blackie from The Enchanted Life

Online Class Spotlight

I love teaching every one of my weekly online classes, but lately I have a special fondness for Mindful Flow every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm EDT. In this class we explore moving in creative ways with the breath through the spine, hips, and shoulders. Some weeks we practice (slow) Sun Salutation variations. Moon Salutations, or other simple flows that let us track sensory feedback. It's the kind of class that puts you in a flow state of mind, fully present and engaged. The 75 minutes will fly by! Remember, if you can't attend at class time, you'll receive the class recording.

Check out this recent Mindful Flow class "Folding and Unfolding from the Centre" that's up in the On Demand Library. I've made it freely available for every package holder, so you won't be charged any fee. Come see why it's one of my favourites!

If you're not a member or don't have a class package but want to access the class for free, you can buy a 3 Class Pass with the discount code 15OFF3PACK to save 15% to attend any three online classes.

New Class Series for Beginners and Seniors!

Another of my favourite classes to teach was the Intro to Yoga workshops at YogaSpace over the years. I delight in watching people discover the profound benefits yoga brings to their life.

Are you or do you know someone looking for a gentle introduction to yoga? I'm offering a 5 class series on Chair Yoga that starts May 5. This workshop is perfect for seniors, people new to yoga, those recovering from injury or surgery, and anyone looking for a gentle way to keep limber! Classes takes place over Zoom on Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm with access to the class recording.

Enter the discount code SIGNMEUP to save 10% when you register for the series.

Want to try a free Chair Yoga class before signing up? Here's a link to one I recently recorded. Please forward this email to any friends or family looking for a gentle introduction to yoga!

I hope you're finding joy in the longer days, returning birdsong, bulbs peaking through the soil, and the hints of warmth carried by the breeze.

Here's to a happy spring!

Darcie

https://www.darcieclark.com/