There will be NO CLASSES at Park Cities Yoga on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th. 

Monday, July 6th, all classes are cancelled except the 8am Seniors Session. 

SUMMER PROGRAMS:   

FAMILY YOGA- For parents and children of all ages. Bond with each other while learning yoga poses, breathing exercises and balancing techniques you can do at home. 
Session III July 25th & August 1st, 2:45-4PM
Each 2-class session is $45 per family. 
Individual sessions are $30 per family.

KINDERYOGA: TREASURE TREK- Through interactive stories and yoga poses, children will discover a treasure chest of tools to handle stress, increase confidence and develop problem-solving skills. Parents may participate.
Session II July 9 & 10, 10:15-11:30AM
Session III August 6 & 7, 10:15-11:30AM
Each 2-class session is $30. $5 for each additional sibling.

TAMING THE DRAGON: COORDINATION AND AGILITY FOR BOYS- Pre-teen boys ages 8-12 will learn to use breath as a powerful tool to harness strength and develop
coordination in their rapidly changing bodies. Participants will practice juggling, one-legged balances and walks, handstands, stretching and strength-building exercises. 
Session II July 13, 14 & 15, 10:15-11:30AM
Session III August 10, 11 & 12, 10:15-11:30AM 
$45 per 3-class session.
 
PERFORMANCE YOGA- A series of postures and movements aimed at broadening physical and vocal capability. This series will cultivate a more responsive, supple and available body and mind, helping the performer realize creative impulses with greater fidelity and spontaneity. No performance experience necessary. The class will be led by actor and puppeteer David Goodwin. 
July 18, 11AM-4PM & July 19, Noon-4PM.
$45 for the 2-class session.
 

Mara Black’s biography will be coming soon.

Sheri is a yoga teacher with more than 30 years experiencer, and is certified through Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 level . She has a B.A. in Body Science, two degrees in Herbal Medicine, and an MBA. Her mission is to inspire, encourage, and improve the lives of those who want to elevate their health, awareness and spirituality.

Coming soon, Kumar Pallanas Biography. Form now, be sure to check out his website, Kumarpallana.com.

I stumbled into yoga almost by accident, I walked into a studio one morning knowing absolutely nothing about yoga. By the time my first class was over I was addicted. I signed up for unlimited classes and attended daily, sometimes twice a day for over 3 months.

It’s funny but soon after starting yoga I realized that I was carrying a lot of emotional baggage, you know, the things we like to keep in the closet, the sometimes silly things that keep our minds running and running all day, the “why me” syndrome. Years of bad habits in eating, drinking, and attitude weren’t making things any easier either. In fact they were only making my life more stressful and frustrating, both physically and mentally. One day I was informed that I had some serious digestive issues and if I continued down that road I was going to have some major problems in my later years, that’s all it took. Now I am relieved and happy to report that a good, strong, healthy dose of yoga has eradicated most of these issues and as an added bonus I am in the best shape I have ever been in my entire life, physically and mentally.

I’ve come to realize that yoga is not just a workout, it is a lifestyle that has taught me how to take care of my body through diet and excercise, how to clear my mind of all the “noise”, and how to approach life, myself, and others with patience and respect. I can say without any doubt or hesitation and with a smile on my face, that I am a completely different person today than I was that day when I saw the “Yoga” sign and wondered what it was all about.

I now teach regularly at Park Cities Yoga.

“Oh, no! What have I done to my leg?!” intones Liz, a yoga practitioner since 1998, a single mom of two teenagers, and the managing director of a financial services office in Dallas. “Did I re-injure my leg?” She has come to Park Cities Yoga Thursday afternoon after work seeking to address unexpected pain in her leg and back.

Many Americans associate yoga with the practice of poses called asanas. These poses with names drawn from nature and India’s history may be practiced at a variety of paces, sequences, and in a variety of settings. At the foundation of the asanas lies an understanding of wholeness and unity linking the physical body, its breath, the senses, and the manifestations of one’s mind. Read the rest of this entry »

Mondays and Fridays, 8 a.m.  Call 214-350-2269 or email Donna Farrell.

Tired of doing yoga with all those 30-something kids?  Want a class for REAL grown-ups?  We’ve got just the thing.
Young at Heart Yoga is a specially designed session that takes into account all levels of experience and flexibility, with a focus on conditions common to older adults such as arthritis, high blood pressure, and other health and lifestyle issues.

Remember that we have moved to the southwest corner of Preston & Royal.  5934 Royal Lane, Suite 252.  Right above the Subway Sandwich Shop.  Come see our expanded space!

“I feel like I’ve just had my first yoga class, “says Fran, a mom of three and a well-toned yoga practitioner of some experience. “I feel great.” Fran is sensing the immediate benefits of her yoga practice, currently based at Park Cities Yoga on Lovers Lane.

As a mother of three, Fran is like a lot of people. Working moms juggle getting their kids to school on time, meeting deadlines, business travel, soccer practice, ballet, groceries, visits to the vet and dentist . . . you know the routine. All this running around doesn’t mean simply that they’re busy; it means that their minds are racing ahead or behind nearly constantly. It means worrying about the cascade of events triggered by your first grader forgetting his lunch. It means anticipating the necessary daily care for your invalid mother. It means fighting to maintain an even keel in the face of overwhelming demands and information.

For more than 16 million Americans, yoga is their not-so-secret weapon to help them do what needs to be done. Whether you are a working mom or a working man, whether you drive a Benz or a bus, whether you perform surgery or Beethoven, yoga is a way to simplify your life. For yoga devotees, yoga is the tool to transform regret and worry into the comfort of the here and now. Read the rest of this entry »