View Post“I have worked with Sonya as a student in her public classes, a student in her yoga teacher training and as a client for Sonya’s intuitive sessions. In my work with her, Sonya has challenged me in a constructive and compassionate way, helping me get to the next level of my practice. I always leave Sonya’s classes feeling an amazing combination of energized and calm, there really are no words to describe it. I would tell anyone who has an opportunity to work with Sonya to take that and run with it; you will NOT be disappointed.” ~ Monica
When things fall apart we come together
Lately it seems that almost every week there is some new terrible event in the news that we must digest. Our minds and bodies are scrambling to make sense of it all, and the collective trauma is palpable. Amidst these struggles we have any opportunity to choose openness and transformation rather than fear and isolation.
View PostEarth Body Activation: A New Year’s Retreat in Costa Rica
Begin the New Year with a transformational journey to Costa Rica! On this unique yoga retreat we will awaken and remember our sacred connection with the Earth.
View PostNew Moon, New Year, and New Life
A New Moon represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of another new 28 day cycle. Sun conjunct Moon means all possibilities are on the table. You can rightly put yourself in the forefront of new plans for the future. Old habits, behaviors and beliefs can be questioned as you search for new and inventive ways to make progress. This is the ideal time to make a fresh start and write down a to-do list.
The New Moon on Friday 27 January, 2017 is at 8 degrees Aquarius. This New Moon is dominated by Venus square Saturn, which puts the spotlight on any issues you are having in your love life or with your financial situation. Take this opportunity to look closely and patiently at these matters.
This Moon is also the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated as the Chinese New Year! 2017 is The Year of Yin Red Fire Rooster.
In a Rooster Year, we can learn Rooster traits : Loyalty, commitment, hard work and family are characteristics of the year. Yin Fire expresses inner warmth and insight, and the quiet of stillness and connection. 2017 is sure to bring challenges, but balance, stability, and community will grow out of it for those who are willing to embrace change and work hard together.
From a mythical and intuitive perspective, this is the year of the Fire Bird… The Phoenix! I like the translation Phoenix, rather than rooster or chicken, because it brings opportunities for rebirth and transformation. The Phoenix is a brilliant, inspirational, and fearless visionary. The element Fire is perfect for Phoenix because Fire brings strength, passion, bravery, and leadership.
So now is the year to break free, claim your destiny, and overcome obstacles. You can heal past actions, even past lives, with your new awareness!
Upcoming events for a conscious New Year Start:
~ Start this Lunar Year off intentionally! Join our upcoming Women’s Moon Circle on January 28th at 5pm in Berkeley, CA. This will be a very special gathering, because it is a New Moon and New Year! Suggested Contact me to RSVP if you are interested in attending.
~ Free yourself of old stories, pains, and karma in my popular Hip Opening workshop: Unfolding the Lotus! January 29th at 2pm. All levels are welcome.
~ Heart Opening Yoga with Live Music and Dinner! Join us for this inspiring community oriented event on February 12th at 4:30pm. Come with a friend or meet new friends 🙂 Register on-line to reserve your spot.
View PostUnfolding the Lotus: A Hip Opening Workshop
The stress and activity of everyday life is often found lodged in the tightness and discomfort of our hips. This workshop will delve deeply into opening the legs and the whole lower body. Much like a lotus flower, the hips cannot be forced or cracked open. But given the right set of circumstances and a patient approach, the hips will release like a blooming lotus flower!
View PostBig Little Bowl: YOGA + MUSIC + DINNER
Big Little Bowl: Holiday Benefit – Yoga Music Dinner
Join Sonya Genel, ERYT500, and musicians Arasa Maram & Amber field for an evening of heartfelt yoga with LIVE music followed by a nourishing meal.
View PostYoga for Beginners
Are you new to yoga and not sure where to start? Here are my upcoming Introductory level yoga workshops.
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