Firefly Yoga

Now KARMA FARM YOGA STUDIO

2011-09-26T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hi all! In July of 2011, I joined forces with David Brauhn and we opened Karma Farm Yoga Studio at 26 E Main St. Suite 204 in Walla Walla. Please check out www.karmafarmyoga.com for our new class schedule and updates! Namaste ~ Jennifer

www.karmafarmyoga.com

Springtime Newness!

2011-05-01T08:58:00.000-07:00

Happy Spring everyone! To every season turn, turn, turn. With the goodness of gardening, gatherings, and wonderful vacations that surround us in spring and summer, I'll be scaling down the class schedule so we can all enjoy our outdoor time to the max. David Brauhn, a fantastic Ashtanga-trained teacher, will be joining me in teaching summer classes at Studio Fit. The new schedule begins on Monday, May 2nd:

Mondays: 6:00-7:30pm (David and Jennifer will alternate teaching this class)
Wednesdays: 6:00-7:30pm (Jennifer)
Saturdays: 9:00-10:30am (David)

All classes are taught in the Vinyasa Flow tradition and heated to about 85 degrees. Classes are mixed-levels. Price is $10 per class.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at jenhenyoga@gmail.com or by phone at 509.520.7067.

Turn your face to the sun and shine shine shine!
Namaste,
Jennifer

Life IS Beautiful in 2011!

2010-12-31T09:37:00.000-08:00

Happy greetings for a fabulous New Year to all of you! There are a lot of wonderful events and transitions taking place in the Walla Walla yoga community.

On Saturday January 1st, I'll be hosting a FREE community yoga class from 9:00-10:15am in the small studio at Many Waters Wellness Center. On Friday, January 14th, there will be a FREE New Years Yoga Celebration at Studio Fit from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Several teachers will weave their different styles into a wonderful class of meditation, pranayama, asana, and celebration.

In the New Year, I will be teaching solely at Studio Fit (315 E. Main Street).
Tuesday evenings: 6:30-7:15

Thursday evenings: 5:30-7:00

Both classes are Heated Vinyasa, and are open to all levels. Thursdays class is a bit more challenging and detail oriented.

There have been some new happenings in my professional life that I'm really excited about. To fulfill my need for creativity, I've accepted a job as a Photo Stylist. I hope to maintain and continue to cultivate our wonderful yoga community within the cozy yoga space at Studio Fit!

My deepest respect and gratitude to all of you who practice with compassion, open hearts, and discipline. I wish you the best your beautiful life has to offer in Twenty Eleven! Namaste! ~Jennifer

Happy December!

2010-12-01T07:20:00.000-08:00

As the temperatures turn cooler, a regular yoga practice warms us, body, mind and spirit!
Firefly Yoga's class schedule remains the same for the month of December, with no Saturday class on Christmas Day. Join us for a FREE community New Years Day class at Many Waters at 9:00am.

Jennifer will also be co-teaching Power Vinyasa with Robin Hamilton at Studio Fit on Thursday evenings 5:30-7:00pm.

Have a wonderful, heartwarming holiday season full of bliss and love with your family and friends!
Namaste!

Reminder:

2010-11-11T06:59:00.001-08:00

No Class this Saturday 11/13, as I will be out of town. Have a wonderful fall weekend and I'll see you soon!

Namaste~Jennifer

New Happenings in November

2010-10-26T15:18:00.000-07:00

Happy Fall! I hope this finds you enjoying all of the sights and aromas of the season.
Beginning in November, there will be some changes to the schedule and location of classes. I'm super excited to offer a class downtown. The Tuesday evening class will take place in the cozy yoga room at Studio Fit~315 E. Main Street (pictured below). A schedule will be put out monthly, so be sure to check in to see if anything was added or changed. There will no longer be a charge to rent mats (hooray!), and there will be a small price increase. Class packages are good for any class/any location. Feel free to email me privately about the costs of classes, as my goal is to make yoga available to everyone. Creative payment arrangements can always be made. Namaste!

November Schedule of Classes:

Tuesdays 6:30-7:45pm All Levels Vinyasa (Studio Fit)

Fridays 6:30-7:30am Energizing Fast Flow (Many Waters)

Saturdays 9:00-10:15am Foundations of Yoga (Many Waters)

Drop in: $10

Any class, once per week: $30/month

Any class, twice per week: $50/month

Unlimited Classes: $70/month

Special in November: Bring someone NEW to class on Friday mornings and get two for the price of one! Split it, or enjoy your class for free! We gotta build this early bird class. ;)

Registration is going on now for the next session of Prenatal Yoga:

Saturdays 10:45-11:45am at Many Waters

Session runs 11/6-12/4 with no class on Saturday 11/13

Cost for entire session is $30.00

To register or for more information, email me at jenhenyoga@gmail.com or call 814.883.1562.

On a personal note, I could not be more thrilled and honored to be leading classes of such fantastic people in this serendipitous little town of Walla Walla. It truly makes my heart smile and I sincerely thank all of you who are by my side in this journey! Lots of love~Jennifer

Reminder:

2010-09-10T06:10:00.000-07:00

No Class Saturday, September 11! We'll see you on Tuesday!
Much love and peace for an enchanting weekend,
Jennifer

A Few Announcements from Firefly Yoga:

2010-09-06T13:29:00.000-07:00

-September is Yoga Awareness Month...Come celebrate with us!

-Congratulations to Lindi Kauer who won a FREE MONTH of UNLIMITED CLASSES for the month of September just by liking Firefly Yoga with Jennifer Henry on Facebook.

-Jennifer will be out of town on Saturday, September 11th and there will be NO CLASS at 9:00 am. If you have purchased a class package, you may make it up at another class throughout the week, or even into October. We can work it out! If you have questions or concerns, send me an email at jenhenyoga@gmail.com.

Happy September and Namaste! ~Jennifer

What to Expect in a Yoga Class with Jennifer

2010-07-08T20:18:00.000-07:00

Life is full of new experiences, changes in pace, and over-all twists and turns. Trying something new isn't always easy, but the majority of the time we say to ourselves, I'm so glad I did that! Trying a yoga class for the first time is no different. Whether you haven't the first clue of what downward facing dog pose looks like, or you're simply trying out a new instructor or studio, stepping into a new class can be intimidating.

Going into my first ever yoga class, I was totally lost. I had no idea where on the floor or which direction to place my mat, let alone if I was supposed to sit on it and close my eyes like everyone else was doing. It was a beginner level class, but the instructor never asked if it was anyone's very first class. He made very little eye contact as he called out names of poses that I'd never heard of, and when he came around to adjust my pose and said, "no no, not like that," I felt like a complete failure. I didn't try yoga again for two years after that experience, but it will always stick in my mind as what NOT to do as an instructor.

The best tip I can give beginners and new comers is to simply let go. Let it all go. Become uninhibited. Stress about nothing. Not work, not your relationships, not your body image issues, not your finances. Nothing. Even if it is only for the short time you step onto your mat. Even if you're a ball of stress as you drive to class, and that tension creeps back as soon as you get back in your car after final Savasana, nothing can touch you while you're in your yoga practice. And you'll see that after you practice for a while, the feeling you have when you're on your mat: moving mindfully, listening to the come and go of your breath, allowing thoughts to enter and pass as you celebrate the moment...these feelings will slowly start to become the norm. That's why more and more people are trying yoga and sticking with it. In my opinion, there is nothing better you can do for your Self and those around you, than to take that mindful time and turn inward to connect your mind with your breath and body.

Here are some helpful guidelines for coming to class:
1. Dress comfortably in clothing that isn't too loose. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY EXPENSIVE YOGA PANTS. This has been my beef with Americanized yoga. You don't need all the fancy gear that marketers just love to promote. Shorts, comfy pants that stretch, a t-shirt or tank top are all just wonderful.

2. Bring your own mat. This is a personal choice...but I strongly recommend it. Your mat is a very personal item, and it's nice to have one at home to unroll when you make the time and space for your practice. Loaner mats are available for use at a $2 rental fee. Mats can run anywhere between $10 and $80 and can be purchased at most super stores, the YMCA, sporting goods stores, and at Pete's Ski&Sport shop downtown.

3. Arrive a few minutes early. There is a small info card to fill out on your first visit. If you come regularly, you'll just sign in. I have found that when students have a few minutes to place their mat how they like it and sit quietly before class begins, it's easier to leave the outside world at the doorstep, and focus the mind on a beautiful practice.

4. Decide what class schedule will work best for you. If you can only attend class a couple times a month, the drop in rate of $8 would be the most reasonable. If you plan on coming more often, you can save a lot of dough by choosing the once per week, twice per week, or unlimited monthly packages. Cash or personal checks are acceptable payments. Checks may be made payable to Jennifer Henry.

5. Let go of any judgments or expectations of yourself and don't compare yourself to others. This is the biggie. You don't have to be ultra skinny, ultra fit, or ultra flexible to do yoga. The sassy yogini in me is on a mission to shout this from the roof tops. It's difficult when you flip through the pages of yoga magazines and are blasted with images of thin models contorting themselves in the finest yoga wear. Well take it from me, that is not what yoga is all about. It's a deeply personal experience, different for everyone. Yoga has taught me to be comfortable in my body, no matter what size or shape it is. To give thanks and show gratitude for how strong my body is and all it does for me...and not to focus on what it can't do. You have no idea how long the person next to you has been practicing, so don't compare. It's not that you can't do a pose, you simply haven't reached that part of your journey. Yet.

6. Know that you do not have to do whatever you're not comfortable doing. If your body is telling you to park it on your mat in child's pose for most of the class, then do so. Coming to one of my classes is not attending the Jennifer Henry Yoga Show. I play a small part in something much bigger...Your Practice. I am there simply to facilitate growth in your practice and an understanding of how the poses and movements are linked to the breath. If the class is moving from balance poses to the floor, and you're still holding your dancer's pose longer than you've ever held it and are feeling great, stay there. Ride it out. It's about you.

Water and tea are available at the studio, and you may bring a water bottle to keep beside you during class. We'll always begin with a centering or meditation exercise with breath, move through a warm up, get into the heart of our practice, then end with Savasana (corpse pose). The body tends to cool quite quickly in the final pose, so you're welcome to bring extra layers and socks if you wish.

Should you have further questions, feel free to give me a ring at 814.883.1562 or send an email to jenhenyoga@gmail.com. I look forward to our time together and to witnessing your growth on your personal yogic path.

Namaste!
Jennifer

Classes Begin Saturday, July 10th!

2010-06-04T12:26:00.000-07:00

Session Fees:
Drop in: $8
Pre-pay by the month and save:
Once per Week: $28
Twice per Week: $48
Unlimited: $68

Class Times:
Tuesday 7-8:15pm All Levels Vinyasa Flow

Friday 6:30-7:30am Eye Opener Energizing Flow

Saturday 9-10:30am Foundations of Hatha Yoga

All classes will meet in the small studio in Many Waters Wellness Center. 820 Sprague Avenue, Walla Walla.

Private and Small Group sessions also available. Call or email for details: jenhenyoga@gmail.com 814.883.1562

I can't wait to join you in your Yoga journey.
Om Shanti!
~Jennifer

Coming in July to Many Waters Wellness Center!

2010-05-23T20:40:00.000-07:00

Certified Yoga Instructor, Jennifer Henry, is bringing Firefly Yoga to Walla Walla. New classes with convenient times as follows:

Tuesdays: All levels Vinyasa Flow 7:00pm to 8:15pm

Fridays: Eye Opener Energizing Flow 6:30 am to 7:30 am

Saturdays: Foundations of Hatha Yoga 9:00 am to 10:30 am

....more details to come. Get ready to glow.