Halfmoon Yoga

Wedding Week Schedule

myhalfmoon — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:14:46 +0000

Halfmoon Yoga will close after the noon class on Wednesday, May 15 and reopen for the noon class on Tuesday, May 21 to allow Catherine to get her collective ducks in a row for her wedding on Saturday. There are a lot of ducks involved and it's hard to get them quacking at the same time. I hope this won't be an inconvenience for you and I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, May 21 at noon!

Welcome!!!!!

myhalfmoon — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:06 +0000

Welcome to Halfmoon Yoga! We're so glad you've found us. Our schedule can be found at the "classes & pricing" tab. If you find a class that interests you or have any questions, give me a call at 850-508-2182 or email me at catherinedeansyoga@gmail.com.

Again, thank you!!! I look forward to having you in class!

Therapeutic Yoga & Private Sessions

myhalfmoon — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:50:28 +0000

Whether your goal is to break free of long-term pain or discomfort, to learn more about pranayama and meditation or to hone your asana technique, private sessions may be perfect for you. Click to inquire about private lessons with Catherine, catered to your specific needs.

"Therapeutic yoga improved my alignment, stability and strength after bilateral hip replacement. It also relieved pain and improved functionality of arthritic hands and ankles. Best of all, it has improved my confidence that I can be an active participant in a physically dynamic world."

Karen Wilde, Tallahassee, FL

"Catherine's gentle therapeutic yoga has helped me restore mobility in my shoulder after a decade of pain and stiffness. I can raise my arms over my head again!"

Jay Bagwell, Tallahassee, FL

While therapeutic yoga should not replace necessary medical care, it can relieve muscle tension and pain caused by poor posture at a desk, spinal misalignment, weakened core muscles or stress.

Therapeutic yoga can also speed recovery from sport-related or accidental injury or surgery.

Call Catherine at 850-508-2182 or click "Contact Us" for a FREE assessment of your situation.

Our New Studio

myhalfmoon — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:44:36 +0000

Halfmoon Yoga has a whole new look! Join us for authentic yoga in the traditional Krishnamacharya and Desikachar…in a serene, spa-like atmosphere.

Halfmoon Yoga RYT Training now at Studio Y, Dothan, AL

myhalfmoon — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:41:32 +0000

Halfmoon Yoga is joining with Studio Y in Dothan, Alabama to expand its RYT200 training offerings. Deepen your understanding of yoga, qualify to join Yoga Alliance or broaden your teaching. Learn the history of yoga, yogic philosophy, asana technique and theory, anatomy (both the traditional Western understanding of anatomy and the traditional Indian view of subtle anatomy), teaching special populations, the business of yoga, pranayama, meditation and more. New classes start in April! For more information and application forms, click on the RYT 200 Yoga Training tab above or call Laura Lee at Studio Y: 334-718-9080 or Catherine at Halfmoon Yoga: 850-508-2182.

The Inner Compass

myhalfmoon — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:03:22 +0000

I was watching an IMAX movie about a Loggerhead turtle. The photography was beautiful, of course. And…as a water-baby myself…I loved the pictures of the ocean. But it was a comment about halfway through the picture that struck me. The turtle was caught in a tempest in the North Atlantic and survived without being dashed against the rocks of Nova Scotia.

"The storm has thrown her off course, but she is never lost. For she has an inner compass."

Yes.

Our own storms come and go. Some are violent tempests. Some have more noise than electricity. Others have endless, mind-numbing rain. When they are over, we often find we are not quite where we were when they began.

But we are never lost. For we have an inner compass.

Be still. Go within. Listen to your compass. Then continue your journey.

Honor Everything that Created You

myhalfmoon — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:38:39 +0000

Today, take a few minutes to pull away from the hustle of life. Place your hands on your chest, close your eyes and remember all the events (spiritual or temporal) and all the people in your life. Now take the time to HONOR, truly honor, all those events and all those people…good, bad and indifferent…that brought you to this point, right now, today. Let this be a regular part of your day and see how your view of your life changes….and your life itself begins to unfold.

Surfing the Waves of Life

myhalfmoon — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:59:53 +0000

I read something the other day that I wanted to pass on. The article was talking about the ups and downs of day-to-day living. The little joys. The BIG HONKIN' victories. Those quiet lulls. The crashing lows. The author (and I don't remember who wrote it….so my apologies to the author in advance) likened these ebbs and flows to waves in the ocean. After every crest there is a lull. After every lull there is a crest. So beautifully simple. So life is surfing. Paddling out in the lulls, surfing the crests, occasionally getting thrown off the board, getting back on and paddling out again in the lull that follows. And wherever you are on the wave, remember the opposite. Good or bad, that wave doesn't last forever.

Equanimity in the Face of All Things…..

myhalfmoon — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:33:26 +0000

It's been a chaotic summer, not just for me but for many of those I've spoken with. Some say it's the result of solar energy. Some say it's politics. Some say something more profound is going on. Whatever the cause, it's been trying.

Throughout the summer I've been reminded of something Patanjali said in the Yoga Sutras. He said there are nine ways of easing agitation in the mind. The nine range from total surrender to a higher power, to pranayama, meditation, non-attachment, focusing on the light after sorrow, awareness of your senses, and learning from your dreams. All of those, he considers to be optional.

There are two ways of easing agitation that are not optional, according to Patanjali: a single one-pointed practice and compassion in the face of others' sorrows/joy in their happiness/and equanimity in the face of all things – good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant.

My practice has given me my equanimity. I am profoundly grateful.

Breathe in Ease

myhalfmoon — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:29:22 +0000

Lots of things have been swirling about lately that can make a person a bit anxious – family obligations, business issues, things that break or need to be replaced. Throughout it all, I've tried to remember…breath in slowly, pause, breath out slowly, pause. The days I was anxious, it was hard to exhale. The days I was a bit "down", inhaling was harder. But throughout, I've tried to find balance in my breath…..and in so doing, I've found balance in my life, no matter what's been thrown at me.

Try it. It's cheap and, boy, it's effective!