YOGA CLASS CANCELATIONS

DECEMBER 2 (only 6:30pm class cancelled)

DECEMBER 6-16

GENTLE MAT YOGA & TIBETAN SINGING BOWL MEDITATION

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY @ 9:30AM

*MONDAY & WEDNESDAY @ 6:30PM

*NOTE: THE 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH A SPECIAL

SINGING BOWL MEDITAITON WILL HELD AT 6:30PM THE EVENING YOGA CLASS WILL START AT 7:15PM

CHAIR YOGA & TIBETAN SINGING BOWL MEDITATION

MONDAY & FRIDAY @ 11:00AM

class cost: $5

All classes are approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes long 

All levels and abilities are welcome!

Yoga Classes held at

Berkley First - A United Methodist Church

berkleyfirst.org

2820 12 Mile in Downtown Berkley

Street parking is available or the church parking lot is located on Wakefield behind the Rite Aid parking lot.  

Yoga will be held in the Sanctuary

Wabi Sabi  

JAPANESE, NOUN

A STATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE IMPERFECTIONS IN LIFE AND APPRECIATING THEM AS BEAUTIFUL.

APPRECIATING THE EBB & FLOW OF LIFE. 

FINDING BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION, IMPERMANENCE, AND INCOMPLETENESS

IN YOGA WE ARE EACH LOOKING FOR OUR OWN "EDGE" THAT PLACE OF SWEET DISCOMFORT THAT WILL LEAD US TO GROWTH WITHOUT INJURY.  AS WE APPROACH OUR MAT EACH DAY, WE CAN START WHERE WE ARE WITHOUT JUDGMENT AND MOVE FORWARD TO NEW GROWTH.  YOGA SHOULD NOT BE ABOUT COMPETITION WITH ANYONE OR EVEN OURSELVES.  WE DO NOT NEED TO SEEK "PERFECTION" IN THE POSES BUT ALLOW OURSELVES TO BE WHERE WE ARE AND TO CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD CAREFULLY WITH COMPASSION.  WE COME TO OUR MATS WITH THE NEW EXPERIENCES OF EACH DAY AND THOSE EXPERIENCES CHANGE US, HOW WE FEEL, HOW WE THINK, EVEN WHAT WE WANT.  WE CAN RELEASE ANY IDEAS THAT WE NEED TO BE IN A CERTAIN SPACE OR LOOK A CERTAIN WAY.  WE JUST NEED TO BE WHERE AND WHO WE ARE IN THIS MOMENT AND CONTINUE ON THE JOURNEY ONE STEP AT A TIME, BOTH ON OUR MATS AND IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES.

INSTRUCTOR:  SHELLY KINNEY

I BEGAN MY PRACTICE OVER 30 YEARS AGO AND IT HAS BEEN A LONG AND WINDING JOURNEY.  IN THE FALL OF 2015 I DECIDED TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND BEGAN MY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING.  UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PETE ANTON, ERYT 200 & YVONNE DUBAN, ERYT 200, I FOUND A NEW PASSION,  TEACHING YOGA.  I completed a Yoga Alliance 200 course at Yoga For Peace in January 2016. I CONTINUE TO LEARN EACH DAY, AS YOGA IS A PATH, NOT A DESTINATION. WABI SABI IS AN IMPORTANT CONCEPT TO ME AS I LEARN TO ACCEPT MYSELF AND MY STUDENTS WHERE WE ARE ON OUR OWN PERSONAL JOURNEY. WE LEARN TO BE KIND TO OURSELVES AND ENJOY EACH LEVEL WE MOVE INTO ACCEPTING OUR IMPERFECTIONS AS BEAUTIFUL. 

Chair yoga is A gentle Yoga class that is practiced while sitting on a chair or using the chair for balance.   This practice increases strength, flexibility and range of motion while helping to reduce stress. If you are concerned about getting down on the floor, maintaining balance, if you suffer from injuries or chronic conditions this class is perfect for you!  Each class ends with the relaxing and meditative vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls.  

Suitable for all levels and abilities.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Deep Peace
A Singing Bowl Meditation

Berkley First Sanctuary

2820 Twelve Mile Road, Berkley MI

Free Admission

Please join us for this unique opportunity to listen and feel the vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls. 

Tibetan Singing Bowls are made of several different metals and produce a powerful, long lasting hum that can be both invigorating and calming at the same time. Their sound invokes a deep state of relaxation which naturally assists in entering into meditation.  We have a large collection of bowls that are played by a group of women, all done intuitively. We invite you sit back, relax & breath.

Comfortable chairs are available or bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on the floor.

RESUMING IN SPRING 2025

YOGA IN THE PARK With Tibetan Singing Bowls

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY @ 9:30AM

Whittier Park Alexander & University Royal Oak

street parking available

bring your yoga mat, something to put under your mat in case of damp grass & yoga strap

Chair yogis welcome, please bring a stable chair.

Weather Issues - Class will be held at Berkley First UMC

2820 12 MILE IN DOWNTOWN BERKLEY

Class Cost $5

Please understand that yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress reduction and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If you experience any pain or discomfort, listen to your body and adjust the posture. Please respect your body’s limitations and rest as needed.

 Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. You alone are responsible to decide whether to practice yoga. By using theses videos you verify that you are physical fit to participate in yoga classes and a licensed medical doctor has verified your physical condition for participation in this type of class and you agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that you have now or hereafter may have against Shelly Kinney and/or Wabi Sabi Yoga.