Gift Ideas for The Yogi in Your Life

Looking for that perfect gift for the yogi in your life? Whether your special someone is a hardcore yoga enthusiast or a newbie these gifts are sure to bring them joy.

Books. I have learned so much of what I know of yoga from books. Alignment books, yogic lifestyle books, veggie/vegan cookbooks, etc... What aspect of yoga (or simply mindful living) are they passionate about? Chances are there are at least ten awesome books about it.
    Faves: Bringing Yoga to Life: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living by Donna Farhi,  Light on Life : The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom by B.K.S. Iyengar, Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook, Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews.

Yoga accessories. Yoga mats, straps, blocks, blankets, socks, and mat bags all make great gifts. The more personalized the better. So you're lady likes bold patterns? Get her a rockin' zebra print mat!
    Faves: Happy Tree Yoga Mat Bags. Gaiam Yoga Socks.

All natural personal care products. Help your yogi feel good and smell good!
    Faves: Happy Tree Body Butters, Scrubs, Soaps, and Sprays.

Yoga DVDs. DVDs can help a beginner feel more confident before trying a group class or can help expand the practice of a regular practitioner. It's important to choose a dvd that is at the level of practice for your loved one, so make sure to read the descriptions.
    Faves: Tara Stiles' "This is Yoga",  Rodney Yee's "Yoga for Beginners", Shiva Rea's "Daily Energy".

Subscriptions. People love getting things in the mail (or even in their inbox) and yogis are no different. There are so many great magazines, in both online and print versions, out there. Also something to consider would be subscription "boxes", where the recipient receives personalized goodies each month.
    Faves: Natural Health Magazine, Vegetarian Times,  Goodebox.

Classes at a local studio. The defining characteristic of every yogi is that they love to practice yoga, so give them the gift of more time on the mat. Most studios offer gift certificates for group classes, private sessions or monthly passes.
    Faves: Obviously the classes at Clarity! Ha!

Aromatherapy. Essential oils, incense, and candles are all lovely and have a variety of uses. Your yogi will love the thought and care that went into picking out that special scent just for them.
   Faves: Young Living Essential Oils.

Massage. Massage and yoga go hand in hand, so treat your favorite yogi to a great massage. I promise you they will love it.
    Faves: LMT Amber Gabbert at claritymassagelady@gmail.com.

I hope these ideas serve you in shopping for your loved ones! Happy holidays, sweet friends.

Tara

Vata Season

Hello, sweet friends. I hope you all are transitioning into shorter days and colder weather with ease. With these transitions welcomes us into a slower, more contemplative time of the year. In Ayuveda this time of year is known as the "Vata season". During this time of year, especially around the holidays, it can be easy to deplete our resources and feel drained, tired, and uncentered. Introducing nourishing, warm, grounding practices help us prepare for the depths of winter.

Here are some simple tips to support balance during Vata season:

* Eat foods that are warming, fresh, and well-cooked. Cooked whole grains, root veggies, and savory soups are good choices.
* Wear soft, simple fabrics.
* Nourish your senses with a gentle self-massage with a warming oil such as sesame or almond.
* Avoid cold drinks. Opt instead for warming drinks beverages like spiced herbal teas, warm spiced milk, or warm lemon water with honey.
* Get lots of rest!
* Practicing grounding, strengthening postures in your asana practice. 
* Avoid overstimulation. Take time for daily reflection and stillness. 
* Nurture yourself as much as possible.

With Thanksgiving around the corner the holiday rush begins for many of us. The temperature drops just as certain stressors appear (finances, travel, etc...) Remember to nourish yourself with loving thoughts, actions, and practices. As always I am full of gratitude for you. You are amazing. You are enough.

Namaste!
Tara

MORE Live Music Yoga

Hello, sweet friends! We've decided to add another Live Music Yoga date to our schedule this month. Come relax and restore with the soothing violin stylings of Mallory Edson (of Whiskey for the Lady).

Live Music Yoga
Gentle/Restorative - Accessible to all skill levels
Sunday, October 13th
7-8 PM - $7 (or monthly pass)
No preregistration required

This class is a favorite at the studio! Beneficial for both the experienced practitioner and the beginner (and just so much fun!). We'd love to have you join us!

Any questions please e-mail Tara at clarityyogi@gmail.com

Huzzah! October is Here!

Fall is my absolute, hands-down favorite season. Cinnamon spice tea, crocheting hats, wearing Halloween themed socks, oh what could be better? In the spirit of all that is awesome about fall I am so excited for October at Clarity.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
Live Music Yoga w/ Mallory Edson
1:00-2:00 PM / $7
Enjoy the soothing violin stylings of Mallory Edson in this hour long Gentle/Restorative yoga class. Accessible to all skill levels.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12TH
"Healthy Halloween" seminar w/ Tara Duckworth
1:00-2:00 PM/ FREE
Keep the fun and drop the junk this spooktacular holiday season! Get practical tips and recipes to keep your little ones (and yourself) happy and healthy this Halloween.

SPECIALS

YOGA: One month unlimited yoga for $40.00
MASSAGE: $5 off any 30 minute modality

AND OTHER FUN GOODNESS

We have lots of fall goodies in the studio right now. Hand-made scarves and hats are taking over the space. I apologize, once I start crocheting it's really difficult to stop. Slouch caps and toddler beanies are filling the shelves, waiting for loving heads to warm. And of course you can't forget about Amber's crazy-good-smellin'-skin-lovin' soaps! New seasonal scents available. (Your skin will thank you.)

As always thank you for your general awesomeness. 

Namaste. 

Tara

Bring On September!

With so much joy we bring you many offerings at Clarity this month!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, September 7th
First Saturdays Event
12-3 PM
Browse our new selection of handmade goodies or just come and chat us up. We'd love to have you!

NEW LINE OF HAPPY TREE SOAPS AND WEEPING WILLOW SOAP DISHES NOW AVAILABLE.

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Saturday, September 7th
Live Music Yoga w/ Mallory Edson
3:30-4:30 PM / $7
Enjoy the soothing violin stylings of Mallory Edson in this hour long Gentle/Restorative yoga class. Accessible to all skill levels.
Read more about the event here.

 

MALLORY EDSON, OF WHISKEY FOR THE LADY, JOINS THE STUDIO FOR SOME LIVE MUSIC YOGA

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Saturday, September 14th
"Juicing and Super Smoothies" seminar w/ Tara Duckworth and Amber Gabbert
3:30-4:30 PM/ $3
Learn about the benefits, get practical tips and recipes, and enjoy some samples in this seminar about one of our favorite topics, juicing and super smoothies. Your taste buds (and immune system) will thank you!

CHEERS!

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SEPTEMBER SPECIALS

YOGA: "Bring a friend" and receive half off your class
MASSAGE: Free 20 minute Reflexology with hour long Swedish massage

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Thank you to everyone who has supported this little studio as it grows. You are the best.

Namaste!
The Clarity Gals

Live Music Yoga - Saturday, August 24th

Another opportunity for some live music yoga is here!  

The class will be an hour long Gentle/Restorative Yoga class accompanied by the classical violin stylings of Mallory Edson (of Whiskey for the Lady).

Gentle Yoga - Accessible to all skill levels
Saturday, August 24th
4-5 PM / $7
Extra mats available

Join us for this unique experience!

To view our write-up in this week's St. Joe Live click here. 

Healing the Partier's Body

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Healing the Partier's Body 

with Natalie Amalani

Clarity: Yoga and Wellness

Saturday, August 10th 4 PM

$3 - No Pre-registration Required

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Healing the Partier's Body: 

Reestablishing Systemic Health and Immunity After the Party

with Natalie Amalani

Natalie Amalani, a St. Joe native, teaches the key principals regarding health and well being to those seeking to cultivate a healthy lifestyle. Faced with her own challenges through life, Natalie gained clear insights to how we fall into negative, health demoting patterns, and what we can do to create instant change in our lives.

Natalie has become a living example of how we can transform our lives for the better and has a passion for teaching others simple techniques that create profound change.

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We at Clarity: Yoga and Wellness are very excited to offer our second installment of lecture-y goodness! We look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrating the Breath, Mind, and Soul

Celebrating the Breath, Mind, and Soul
w/ Betsy Burgess
Sunday, August 4 
1-1:45 PM
Donations Only

"Celebrating this holy triad through guided meditation and gentle meditative postures. Together to cultivate the divine relationship between the breathe, mind, and soul as they work together to bring us each to our higher level of being. Join my sister and I as we celebrate her birthday by BEING!" - Betsy

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Also this weekend...

Yoga for Weight Loss
Saturday, August 3rd 
9:30-10:30 AM

Yoga for Beginners
Saturday, August 3rd
10:45-11:45 AM

Store Hours:
Saturday, August 3rd
12-3 PM

Welcome, August!

August ushers in many new and exciting opportunities at Clarity!

New Yoga Instructor + New Classes

We are very happy to announce that we have a new yoga instructor joining the ranks, thus allowing us to offer more opportunities to get your yoga on!  Our new instructor, Tia Keller, will be teaching a Gentle Vinyasa (flow) class Monday evenings and a Yoga for Beginners class Thursday evenings. We at Clarity know that it can be difficult to fit yoga into your busy schedule and are always happy to make it just that much easier.

To learn more about Tia click here.

In addition to adding a new instructor we have added new classes and switched our schedule around a bit, including a Yoga for Weight Loss class Saturday mornings and a Gentle Yoga class directly prior to Meditation on Wednesday evenings.

For full August calendar click here.

August Specials

One Month Unlimited Yoga - $50.
90 Minute Swedish Massage - $60.

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How To Heal The Partier's Body:
Reestablishing Systemic Health and Immunity After The Party
w/ Natalie Amalani
August 10th, 4 PM

We are very excited to be continuing our lecture series with the great Natalie Amalani. This will be an informative and practical exploration of an issue that has an extremely valuable place in most of our lives. A complete description of the class to come. Look out for our facebook invite!

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Live Music Yoga w/ Mallory Edson
August 24th, 4 PM

Back by popular demand we will be offering another live music yoga class with the violin stylings of Mallory Edson this month. A gentle and restorative yoga session married with classical violin is a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. We hope to see you there!

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We at the studio are very excited for all the offerings of August and we hope you are too! As always check us out on facebook for daily updates and info. Wishing you all continued peace.

Namaste!
The Clarity Gals

An Introduction to Wellness w/Liba Lerner

AN INTRODUCTION TO WELLNESS
July 13th

3:30 - 5 PM 

Clarity: Yoga and Wellness

$3 Admission 

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YOUR BODY IS TALKING …ARE YOU LISTENING?

This class will address healthy eating habits, basic vitamins & nutrients, cleansing from the inside & how to listen to what your body is telling you.   If you suffer from fatigue, anxiety, skin disorders, digestive or bowel problems OR you want to stay healthy for the long haul, please join us on July 13th from 3:30 -5 PM (one hour lecture + thirty minute q&a).  

This class will be taught by Liba Lerner, Certified Herbalist.  Liba has been in the natural health industry for 20+ years.  She owned and operated her own health food store in Arizona for 10 years, currently running an on-line herb and vitamin business from home.  She has practiced Reiki for 19 years and graduated from Dahn Healer School in 2005.  She has recently graduated as a Master Naturalist from the Missouri Dept. of Conservation.

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We at Clarity: Yoga and Wellness are excited to offer our first wellness seminar led by the lovely Liba Lerner. We hope to be able to bring you monthly offerings in this vein as we all know knowledge is power. 

We hope to see you there!

Grand Opening/ More to Come

First off, a big THANK YOU to everyone who came to our grand opening this past Saturday. The weather was beautiful, the music was lovely, and the sense of support and community was amazing. It was a great day indeed and we look forward to many more joyful First Saturday events in the months to come.

A special thanks to Drew Ames, Upaya (Katherine McKnight and Teriq Newton), and Colby Walters. Thank you for giving your time and sharing your talents. It meant the world.

Didn't get a chance to make it out? There's always next weekend...

Friday, July 12
Retail Hours: 5:30-7:30 PM
Hit up Sounds of Summer right down the road featuring the tunes of Whiskey for the Lady

Saturday, July 13
Hatha (Level One) Yoga: 10:15-11:15 AM
Retail Hours: 12-3 PM
An Introduction to Wellness w/ Liba Lerner: 3:30-5 PM

Click here for a complete schedule.

We were also fortunate enough to be mentioned on the front page of the St. Joseph News-Press this past Sunday. Click here to read the article in its entirety. 

Thank you and continued gratitude for all of your support! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Better Block and Beyond

Thank you to everyone who made it out to support us at the Better Block event this year! We were thrilled with the turnout and so happy to see people enjoying a pedestrian friendly, thriving downtown. Thank you for all of your kind words and endorsements of support. It truly meant the world to myself and everyone that has worked to make Clarity a reality.

 via Lura Landis Photography

But as lovely as that event was there is still much work to be done. The t's have been crossed and the i's dotted, but now comes all the fun! These next few weeks will be filled with painting, purchasing, and decorating (and scheduling and planning, etc...). There is such a joy that comes from making a space your own, making it something beautiful and unique and I am very much up for the challenge. I hope to make a space that will be peaceful and hopefully a little charming too, a space that will bring you joy. I have imagined what "my" studio would look like for so long it seems almost unreal for it to actually be coming to fruition.

Thank you to everyone that has been a voice of inspiration or support, thank you to my teachers and advisers, thank you to my classes, thank you to my family and friends.

You have truly made my dreams come true and you are absolutely amazing.

Namaste.

Tara