Mind/Body Expression Class 8.29.09

I am THRILLED to announce our next workshop at the studio!

Mind/Body Expression Class (MBE) with Katherine Shoulders of Fayetteville Athletic Club. It will be held at Barefoot Saturday, August 29, from 1-3pm. Cost is $15, and you can register in person at the studio or by phone.

A MBE Class integrates fitness with joy and playfulness, allowing room to dance, move freely, and have fun. The movement in MBE is continuous and very easy to follow. In this 90 minute class, music and movement will range from energetic to slow and meditative.

Katherine Shoulders is a mother of two teenage boys, a health club owner and a teacher. Katherine shares, " MBE is very personal to me, as it is with the evolution of the person I am today. Teaching is a way for me to connect and express my joy, stress release, and to celebrate being alive".

Katherine's teaching venues include:
Aspen Club & Spa-Aspen, CO
Golden Door at the Boulders-Carefree AZ
Bodyworks-Portland, OR
Beaches Resorts-Jamaica
Lake Austin Spa-Austin, TX
Little Rock Athletic Club-Little Rock, AR
Fayetteville Athletic Club-Fayetteville, AR

Quote from one of her participants: "There are these mornings now when my bones feel creaky and the metabolism seems slowed down. But I know after MBE class with Katherine, I'll come out feeling renewed, happy, sweating, and glad to be in this body. Katherine's style and personal grace seem to 'charge' in the room with fun-loving energy. I've told my friends-this is my ticket through menopause." Joy Fox, Activist & Retreat Owner.

Anyone is welcome to email Katherine to learn more about what the class will be like. kshoulders@fayac.com

Any other questions email me Breezy.Osborne@gmail.com or visit the website www.barefootstudio.com

I had the pleasure of taking the MBE class at our Women in Balance Retreat a few years ago, and absolutely fell in love with it! Katherine is a truly amazing person, and her class is incredible! I am SO excited to have her at the studio, and for everyone to experience her class :)

Saturday, August 29, 2009
1-3pm
$15
Barefoot Studio
3515 Old Cantrell Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
501.661.8005

Register in person at the studio or by phone.

Hope to see you there!
Love & Hugs,
Breezy

Good Morning Arkansas

Friday, July 17, KATV gave us the opportunity to be on Good Morning Arkansas! A student & friend of mine of three years, Lindsay, so graciously demonstrated Chair pose :)

A HUGE thank you to KATV for inviting us! We had a great time! And thank you, Lindsay, for taking time out of your day to be there :) xoox

~Breezy

www.katv.com

Teacher Training

Today ended the 50 Hours over the span of five days for our teacher trainees! They completed the Pranayama Intensive (breath) of the 200 Hour Certification program. These teachers are truly amazing! I am thrilled to have them at the studio!

I am so proud & happy for them all!
I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Love & Hugs,
Breezy



Ashley, Joy, Cynthia, Paula, Pamela, Susan, Mary, Marilyn, and Holly & Matt

Visit from India

Susanne, who completed teacher training at the studio, will soon be teaching some classes at Barefoot! This post is about her recent experience with a yoga instructor visiting from India. Enjoy! :)


I had the great pleasure to meet Swami Satyanand from India. He was in Little Rock, Arkansas last week visiting one of his former students. He taught several classes and then cooked a meal for us. The amazing part of his yoga instruction was the flow of the class - movement was first, followed by an asana, then restorative pose, then an asana, following by a resting pose. It was the most fascinating experience, and I came away from the classes with a peace. Swami Satyanand is a disciple of the now deceased Swami Kripalvanand. He is a very kind and compassionate man. I was just amazed at the flow and ease of the classes.

Susanne

Three Generations of Barefoot Studio Owners

I had the honor of teaching the two previous owners in my Thursday Intermediate Class! I have to admit at first it was startling to see these incredible women in the same room waiting for class to begin, but then I quickly realized we all have something in common...we have all had the opportunity to share our passion with others...and we are all still sharing in different ways :)

Cathy, the original owner, so generously made us a scrapbook of the studio with pictures/collections from 1995-2002. It is in Barefoot's lobby, and I highly suggest you take a look....some have even found pictures of themselves from her classes at the different locations. I am very thankful that she created and shared these memories with all of us. I love looking back...a few things have changed, but some things have not...lots of familiar faces, paintings....what a beautiful full circle xoox

Love & Hugs,
Breezy




Holly Krepps, Cathy Rodgers, and myself 7.09.09 at Barefoot Studio

My Largest Class at the Studio

WOW! I had to capture this moment!! Twenty Three people on a storm ridden evening is amazing! (one left early for those of you counting heads LOL). I love seeing new & familiar faces in my classes, and when this many show up, its such an energy rush. This is one of the intermediate classes, and is filled with very loyal members. Many have been with Barefoot since the beginning.

At the end of every class I like to share a quote with everyone...'Thank you for letting me be your teacher, and thank you for being mine.' Its so simple, yet bold. Truth be told, we will always be learning new educational tools, AND our experiences teach us more than we sometimes realize. My students teach me plenty, and they don't even realize it. I'm incredibly blessed to be where I am right now...living my dream & passion.



Then the class asked for me to be in the picture...love camera phones! ;)



Thank you ALL for making this possible! I look forward to everything in our path :)

Love & Hugs,
Breezy

PS Two of our teachers, Kim & Jim, took the class. I LOVE when instructors support one another!!

Mike's Classes

Mike and I went through Barefoot's teacher training program at the same time, and we also team-taught a few classes together after each of us got certified. I remember one distinct moment from taking his class that is forever ingrained in my mind...as he instructs students to raise their arms he says, 'if you happen to touch or run into your neighbor, its a blessing'. I have carried that with me in my own practice, and in every class I teach. There are not many people in this world that see things like that, so when I meet them, they hold a special place in my heart.

Mike's Saturday 9:30am Basic class is filled with such gentle calming energy. He has an eye for being able to see everyone's posture and practice. He truly gives attention to every student, and makes sure they are safe & in a welcoming environment. Mike also teaches at the Little Rock Athletic Club Wednesday 5pm & Saturday 11:40am.

I get to enjoy his Saturday morning class after I teach the 8am, and its the perfect way to start my day!

Thank you, Mike, for your dedication, honesty, and passion for yoga & the studio!

xoox
Breezy



Mike (back center) & his Saturday morning class