TouchStone Yoga welcomes you wherever you happen to be along your spiritual
journey. Anyone seeking to connect mind, body and spirit will benefit
from this gentle Hatha yoga class.
Classes are led by Cathy Chadwick, 12+ years of experience in various
settings, contact Cathy with questions or to sign up at 978 356 5041, email thetouchstonefarm@gmail.com.
Thank you!!
Original woodcut by Sarah E. Buchwalder used with permission
TouchStone Yoga:
Aligning mind, body and spirit, Hatha yoga combined with prayer and relaxation . Private sessions may be scheduled at the Farm in Ipswich.
Yoga is appropriate for men
and women of all ages and levels of flexibility. Each
person is encouraged to participate to the level of their own ability and
accommodation is provided. As with all new physical activity, check with your doctor before you begin. Wear loose clothing and bring a
mat or blanket, water and something to warm up with after relaxation.
Yoga is a non-competitive form of exercise that encourages you to go deep within yourself through breathing, stretching and Asana (yoga postures) to find a centered place which allows you to be truly present in the present moment which is where we meet God.
Organic Prayer
A New Christian Yoga (available with audio CD)
by Rev. Nancy Roth available at www.cowley.org
Prayer of Heart & Body
Four Steps to Spiritual Freedom
Reclaiming the Body in Christian Spirituality, (Essay collection)
by Fr. Thomas Ryanavailable at www.paulist press.com
DVD--Yoga Prayer with Fr. Tom Ryan available at www.soundstrue.com
Fr. Henri J.M. Nouwen
All of his books are wonderful.
I often use readings from The Only Necesary Thing--a collection of exerpts from many of his writings
I often read from With Open Hands and Life of the Beloved
Fr. Thomas Merton
New Seeds of Contemplation & many others
Kathleen Norris
Amazing Grace; A Vocabulary of Faith
THIS JUST PUSLISHED:
Praying with the body: Bringing the Psalms to Life
by Roy DeLeon, OblSB with intro by Fr. Tom Ryan
Available on Amazon
Focusing on the breath
"Breathing is the connection between the mind and the body. When the mind concentrates on the breath, it focuses attention on the present moment. Breathing is the first step on the path to discover your spriritual nature. As you get the body to breathe correctly, the mind settles down, and that creates fertile ground to develop whatever spiritual nature exists within you."
from Breathe Smart by Aaron Hoopes
You ride the waves of life with me
in the rhythms of my communion with you.
You enter the comings and goings
of each day and in every prayer I breathe.
Whether I am in the stillness of quiet prayer
or in the fullness of the day's activity,
may your peace flow through my being.
from Prayer by Joyce Rupp
as quoted in the "Friends of Silence" Newsletter
a non-profit endeavor to facilitate others in reverencing silence, prayer, contemplation...if you'd like to know more contact Anne Strader, 11 Cardiff Lane, Hannibal, MO 63401 Phone: 573-221-4031
(Check frequently for new prayer or inspirational quote)
IPSWICH: Tuesday morning classes, Boone Hall Basement
7:15-8:45am
Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church,
31 County St., Ipswich
Plenty of parking in the lot across street.
Drop-in @ $11/ class
Class cards available for summer
4 Class Card @ $40; 8 Class @ $76
June 15th expires August 31st
FIRST CLASS FREE TO NEWCOMERS.
Contact Cathy @ 978-356-5041 or email
thetouchstonefarm@gmail.com
TouchStone Yoga Classes held at Gordon College in the Bennett Center, Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA
Classes are open to the public as well the Gordon & Gordon Conwell community.
Contact the Bennett Center at 978-867-4830
TouchStone
YOGA is a Christian YOGA class that
consists
of an integration of the ancient discipline
of
Hatha YOGA – stretching, Asana practice and relaxation
