Gaia Community: tony's Blog

Mission Bicycle Company

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:54:57 GMT

A week before my 7 day, 545 mile bike trek with the AIDSLifecycle Event, I began "carbo loading" & walking (instead of cycling) thorough San Francisco's Mission District. And with each journey through the Latin quarter, I noticed something new & refreshing.

First came L's Cafe, then came Mission Skateboards, then came Pushbike SF .. ... ...

AND NOW:

Mission Bicycle

766 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA,
415-683-6166

Read more at:
http://ynottony1.blogspot.com/2009/07/mission-bicycle.html

Fat Tire Beer

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:48:44 GMT

From Chardonnay to cocaine to Shimano to Campagnolo.
From Bianchi to Salsa to Soulcraft.
From 1 mile to 127 miles to 575 miles to 6325 miles to well over 32, 725 miles.
From Start to Finish to Mike's Bikes to Sport Basement & American Cyclery.
From my first yoga class, to becoming a yoga teacher.

Who would have ever thought that an adventure that started off as merely "something to tell the grand children" would bring me onto such a positive & life changing path?

And although the training rides are hard enough, each year, I must raise a minimum of $3000.00 to participate in the AIDSlifecycle, 7 day, 575 mile, bike journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Therefore, following tradition, it's time for the Fat Tire Beer Bust Fundraising Party - 2009.

At the Fat Tire Beer Bust Fundraising Party - 2005 we were fortunate to have the presence of "Honey Pot" on the deck.

At the Fat Tire Beer Fundraising Party 2006, we had Crimewave on the deck. DJ "Fresh Freddy" in the house. 2 Kegs of Fat Tire Beer, Ribs, Potatoes salad, Greens, Hot links, Veggie burgers, raffles, and then some. It was a gathering of beautiful girls, hot looking dudes, and people of all ethnic backgrounds and orientations. It rocked the house!

At the Fat Tire Beer Bust Charity Fundraising Party - 2007, the San Francisco Mission District - 94110 was packed. With the Sports Basement Community, AIDS LifeCycle Cyclist, Fat Tire Beer - Ed Dopman, Sister Um Gawd, Retrograde Revolution, Lisa Hines & Bella Cucina Catering, DJ Fresh Freddy, and American Cyclery - Tyson, all joining together in the fight against the AIDS Pandemic - we had a great time.

Well at the Fat Tire Beer Bust Party 2008 (besides the usual array of freaks), we had a special treat. After viewing the Evite invitation, Sports Basement employee, Televis noticed that ribs, hot links, and burgers were on the menu. So he phoned me up and said, "Do you need someone to cook - cause I can bring my mother?"

Coming from a Texan background, I had no doubt that "Tank" knew how to work the grill. Walking in with her apron & homemade BBQ sauce, she single handedly threw down some BBQ Ribs, potato salad, hot links, and vegan burgers. And as she looked around, "Tank" noticed that there were "no collard greens" - so she pulled out her cellphone, phoned up a friend, sent her to Food Co. and within 30 minutes - the greens were in the pot.

Fat Tire is so named for the bike trip Jeff took through Belgium that greatly inspired his home brewing efforts."

So if you've attended last year's Fat Tire Beer Charity Fundraising Beer Bust, or plan to attend this year's party on 10 May 2009 - MARK YOUR CALENDAR & please send a thanks out to Brew Meister Jamie Mastin, Ed Dopman, & the Fat Tire Beer Team for their continued support towards charity bike rides, and charity benefits, and for their product sponsorships by clicking on their logo (above).

Fat Tire Beer

San Francisco speaks about AIDSLifecycle

An Invitation to Oprah Winfrey & Harpo Productions

Ivengar Yoga Teacher cycles 575 miles - Aidslifecycle 2008

Ivengar Yoga Teacher cycles 575 miles - Aidslifecycle 2007

Ivengar Yoga Teacher cycles 575 miles - Aidslifecycle 2006

Ivengar Yoga Teacher cycles 575 mile - Aidslifecycle 2005

Tags: fat tire, beer, party, san francisco, aids, aidslifecycle, bike, ride

AIDSlifecycle - 575 miles, 7 days, 2,500 cyclist - S.F. to L.A.

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:34:47 GMT

AIDSLifecycle = 575 Miles, 7 days, 2,500 cyclist, 400 crewmembers

Tags: aidslifecycle, aids, san francisco, ride, bike, los angeles, foundation, yoga, teacher

Sports Basement - Yoga Party

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:22:04 GMT

On Sunday, 14 December 2008, 3:30 - 7:00pm., Sports Basement will host an "End of the Year Party" to thank all the wonderful yoga students & yoga teachers who, over the past year, kept the attendance levels high in each and every class. And simultaneously, Sports Basement will support the efforts of Yoga Bear.

Yoga Bear is a 501C3 national non-profit organization that provides hundreds of low-income cancer survivors with the opportunity to heal and grow thru free yoga classes.

Come hang with your fellow yogis / yoginis, drink beer, eat food, dance, enjoy some after-work holiday shopping, chat it up with someone new, talk to the Sports Basement yoga teachers or bust out a new yoga move ... . ... .

For more information, please visit:
http://ynottony1.blogspot.com/2008/12/yoga-bear.html

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony eason
http://ynottony1.blogspot.com

Tags: sports basement, san francisco, yoga, classes, teacher, free, party, cancer, bear

What are you working on?

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:38:55 GMT

I'm working on figuring out how to get Oprah Winfrey & Suzanne Africa Engo on the same arrival schedule

An Invitation to Oprah Winfrey to assist Suzanne Engo Africa

For more information - please visit: http://ynottony1.blogspot.com/2008/10/oprah-winfrey.html

Tags: aids, aidslifecycle, oprah, winfrey, san francisco, harpo, chicago, suzanne, africa, engo

Happy Birthday to a Yoga Teacher

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:48:04 GMT

Happy Birthday to a Yoga Teacher

On 26 October 2008, I will begin my 46th Yr. of existence on the planet earth. And as I enter another age, I reflect on "what have I done?" And then, I contemplate "what more can I do to better 'myself' and the world around me?"

Last year, 26 October 2007, I chose to better myself by challenging my "fear of heights." So, I went rock climbing at Mission Cliffs. And although, ascending the rock was easy - descending from the top of the rock was painful, scary, and caused me to experience a loss of breath. I found myself frozen like a deer staring into headlights. Five minutes later, somehow, my friend convinced me to release my grasp on the rope & trust him to guide me down the rock. As my feet touched the earth, I began to laugh .... .. . .

Since then, I have become more "in tune" with my "fears of heights". So this year, I'm going to challenge "the fear of success." I'm going to celebrate my birthday by committing myself to engaging in social causes which I believe in ........

How do you know if you’re afraid of success?

1. “Partying” the night before the big presentation. This can be literal partying (drinking too much, experimenting with drugs, staying out until the wee hours) or metaphorical partying (cleaning your house until 3 a.m., drinking too much coffee or soda pop so you can’t sleep). You may be flirting with self-sabotage if you somehow always ruin a good night’s rest before a big presentation, exam, or job interview.

2. Procrastination. Putting projects, assignments, or duties off while you take care of non-essential fluff or "make-work" chores can be a sign of fear of success. If you putter around instead of taking care of business, you may be subconsciously sabotaging yourself.

3. All talk, no action. Sometimes certain behaviors look like laziness, but they reveal a fear of success. For instance, you may talk about your life dreams and goals all the time, but you watch TV every night and surf the Internet for hours every day. You never actually take practical steps or exert self-discipline to move in the direction of your goals.

4. Negative, pessimistic thoughts and behaviors. Fear of success can involve an extremely negative perspective of life. “What’s the point of dressing up for the job interview? I probably won’t get it anyway.” Not trying – and focusing on all the things that can go wrong – is self-sabotaging behavior.

What’s the benefit of these self-sabotaging behaviors? They provide an escape hatch. That is, if you party the night before or put your project off to the last minute, you can then shrug off your performance. You have an excuse for not doing well. Instead of facing the fear that you're not good or smart enough, you chalk it up to too many beers." - Suite101.com

Barrack Obama

Sometimes, we wonder - "What if?" And then, we say "nah, that would never happen . . " And we continue our daily existence by accepting what is offered rather than taking responsibility and going after what we desire . . . . We take the route that requires the best combination of minimal intellect & minimal effort . . . We desire to whip up a Bella Lux style meal. Yet, when it's all "said & done," we settle for eating a frozen pizza.

I'm not eating any more frozen pizza. I support Barack Obama in his endeavors to become the next President of the United States.

Suzanne Africa Engo

In one's life, there are moments which touch the heart. There are moments which inspire us to continue with our paths, dreams, goals, and intentions. And there are moments which confirm our "humane actions." And these moments are seldom acted upon - but instead, they are put in "the archives of the seldom remembered."

Beginning September 15th, online media personality and AIDS Activist Suzanne Africa Engo, joined by trainers, celebrity friends and community leaders launched the Africa 101 project run - 858 miles beginning at the United Nations in New York to HARPO Studios in Chicago, Illinois.

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“Every morning I wake up at 5:30 am and say I’ll do one thing to contribute to the fight against AIDS and then I’ll go back to bed. I haven’t gone back to bed in 17 years” –Engo

From my involvement with the Aidslifecycle Events, I remembered: the sense of completion; the feeling of exhaustion; the questions of "where do I go from here;" and the thoughts of "how to explain what one has experienced physically, and emotionally?" . . . And most importantly, I remembered the importance of letting participants of charity events know that:

You understand and support what they are doing.
They are not alone.

Sending Suzanne Africa a pair of Asics shoes was not enough (that was a deluxe frozen pizza)" So as part of my birthday celebration, on 17 November 2008, I plan to be sitting at Harpo Productions. Why? Well - "ynot?"

IF - Suzanne Africa Engo can give up her flat & selflessly run marathon after marathon; live 2 months in an traveling Rv, practice yoga daily; and walk with good intentions . ... . ..

THEN - I can grab my cowbell and join the hundreds of supporters cheering on Suzanne Africa Engo as she completes her 848 mile run from New York to Harpo Studios. You wanna come /or/ do you want to have the frozen pizza?

With the end of the year creeping upon us, mankind begins to by gifts for all the individuals within an arm's reach . .. . in the 80" it was the "Walk Man," in the 90's it was "beenie babies," in the 2000's it's all about "Jordan's," "Iphones," and "GREEN."

Each year, millions of Americans make a shopping list and run out to various boutiques & department stores buying gifts for various holidays. So why not shop ""RED?"

"Product Red, styled as (PRODUCT)^RED, is a brand licensed to partner companies such as American Express, Apple Inc., Converse, Motorola, Gap, Emporio Armani, Hallmark, Microsoft, and Dell. It is an initiative begun by U2's frontman, Bono, and Bobby Shriver of DATA to raise money for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Bobby Shriver has been announced as the CEO of Product Red, whilst Bono is currently an active public spokesperson for the brand.

Each partner company creates a product with the Product Red logo. In return for the opportunity to increase their own revenue through the Product Red products they sell, a percentage of the profit is given to the Global Fund."

Tags: oprah, winfrey, aids, san francisco, los angeles, new york, africa, suzanne, obama

Oprah Winfrey

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:08:30 GMT

Approximately 48 hours ago, I had a "small epiphany." Yet knowing that epiphany's don't come in size small - I glanced to the left & started walking a new path.

Check out the video of Suzanne Engo Africa

WOW!

"Suzanne Engo began her philanthropic work aged five, when she shared her Christmas gifts with local handicapped children in her native Cameroon, West Africa."
In 2000, Engo graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
In 2003, Engo founded the New York AIDS Film Festival, which was launched at the United Nations as the world’s first HIV/AIDS film festival.
In 2005, during the week prior to the Millennium Development Goals Summit Review, Suzanne directed and produced a media installation in the UN Lobby, which was attended by NGOs from around the world.
Suzanne Engo is the daughter of H.E. Judge Paul Bamela Engo (Former UN Ambassador, and currently of the International Tribune of the Law of the Sea) and Her Excellency Dr. Ruth Engo Tjega (President & Executive Director of African Action on AIDS, and formerly of the Office of the Secretary General, Special Advisor on Africa).

Approximately 30 days (half way) into her journey, Suzanne Africa Engo can be found running through the streets of Sanducky, Ohio. Traveling by foot from New York to Chicago & sleeping in Walmart Parking lots /or/on the side of the road (in a rental rv), Suzanne Africa Engo is alive and kicking.

Suzanne Africa is running directly to Harpo Productions to meet & thank Oprah Winfrey for the empowerment that she gives Afro American Women. And as a soldier in the fight against the AIDS Pandemic, Suzanne would like to join forces with Oprah Winfey and make this world a better place.

Suzanne encourages individuals to become involved in this project:

Letter of support should be written to:
Oprah Winfrey Show, 110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
(Suzanne requests that letters be put in a "red" envelope).

Words of encouragement & support can be left here or here

Suzanne could use a volunteer to drive the RV
Suzanne would appreciate a vegan meal.
Suzanne's route map will be available shortly - check back for more details.

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
Iyengar Yoga Teacher,
12th Yr. Aidslifecycle Cyclist,
tony

Sunday Streets - San Francisco

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:16:04 GMT

Sunday Streets San Francisco

Usually on Sundays, I begin my work week by:

1. Raising my head from the pillow
2. Having a Peet's Coffee
3. Sprinting off to Sports Basement.

However, on 31 August 2008, things went a bit different. .. . ... . ..

As I set in the living room, enjoying my morning coffee, I smiled.

Q. - Why the big smile today?

A. Well, I believe Yoga should be accessible to every individual. Therefore, for seven years, I have taught donation based yoga classes (students pay what they can afford). And over the years, I have offered free yoga classes at San Francisco's Dolores Park, Ocean Beach and Free Yoga Classes at City Hall. And presently, I am the founder & organizer of Sports Basement's Free Yoga Program.

And today, my smile is on & my hat is off to San Francisco's Mayor, Gavin Newsom for offering free yoga classes to the city and county of San Francisco. San Francisco Mayor, Gavin Newsom has understood the importance of how physical activities play an important role in the physiological, emotional, and physical well being of an individual. And on a larger scale, Mayor Gavin Newsom understands how healthy individuals plays an important role in the positive growth & health of a community. Therefore, Mayor Gavin Newsom has provided "the opportunity to engage in bettering oneself through physical activities" (including Yoga) to people of all walks of life.

So, after smiling & finishing my coffee, I walked down 24th Street and boarder the B.A.R.T. Arriving at the Embarcadero, I weaved through the crowd with the intention of supporting Mayor Gavin Newsom's Pilot Program. Arriving at the Ferry Park - "Yoga Pod," I began to assist my fellow yoga teacher's. Check it out: the Sunday Streets - Yoga Class Schedule

Thousands of people came out on Sunday, August 31 and enjoyed the first-ever "Sunday Streets San Francisco" event. A four and half mile route stretching from Bayview to Chinatown along the Embarcadero was closed to traffic to allow for biking, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, hoola hooping, hip hop dancing, roller skating, and physical activity of all kinds. Check it out: Sunday Streets Course Map

Come out and join us for the second Sunday Streets on Sunday, September 14. It's FREE and open to all. Travel the route and explore free activities along the way. Explore new neighborhoods. Exercise and have fun. Try your hand at yoga or dance. Rent a bike or roller skates. Bring your kids for special children's activities. Ride MUNI free

And if you're really lucky & keep your eyes peeled - you'll get to enjoy Michael Jackson's Thriller

Tags: sunday streets, san francisco, yoga, free, yoga classes, iyengar, hatha, ferry park, sunday

San Francisco - Sunday Streets

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:27:26 GMT

Curious about the benefits of Yoga?

Thanks to San Francisco Mayor, Gavin Newsom on 31 August 2008 & 14 September 2008, the city of San Francisco will open up a stretch of roadway bringing physical activity space to our neighborhoods, creating a route for thousands of local families, kids and adults to walk, jog, bike, skate, dance, practice yoga, enjoy tai chi, hola hoop, jump rope, engage in water sports, as well as participate in senior activities. Safe, fun activities that will attract people from throughout San Francisco and the entire Bay Area.

Check out: Sunday Streets Course Map

Bay Area and San Francisco residents of all ages, families, local businesses, visitors and community organizations are all invited and encouraged to join the fun. Come one come all. And it's 100% free.

As part of this pilot program - Free Yoga Classes will be offered at the Ferry Park (between Washington & Clay streets, off of Drumm - right next to the Embarcadero #4). Bring a yoga mat, a beach towel and/or your favorite shoes - I think you'll like it!

Yoga Class Schedule - 31 August 2008

9:15 - 10:30am. - Yoga Teacher - Stuart Dick

I'm a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Public Health, who has had chronic illnesses since childhood. My yoga training has been 'old school' working in the Sivinanda and mostly the Integral Yoga schools. Right now, I'm teaching at the Jewish Community High school and at the JCC in addition to subbing at Integral Yoga Center of SF and have taught weekly at Rhoda Goldman, senior yoga classes.

10:30 - 11:15am. - Yoga Teacher - Annie Appleby

"Annie Appleby graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Sociology and went on to intern for ABC News in Washington, DC. Later, while working at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, California, she continued her education at UCLA and began taking lunch time yoga classes on the lot. After founding YogaForce, Appleby presented seminars on marketing and product placement to the MBA programs at USC and UCLA and to the fashion department at Stephens College www.stephens.edu).

Appleby has been teaching yoga privately since 1997 and currently teaches in the San Francisco Bay Area at Oracle, EQUINOX and the YMCA. She also travels to teach and consult. The YogaForce F2 Collection launched at the POOL Trade Show in August, 2006 and is available at select Nordstrom locations and other fine stores.

Appleby is a skin cancer survivor and advocate and is featured in the 2008 MELONOMA SURVIVOR CALENDAR ."

10:30 - 11:15am. - Yoga for Kids - Rebecca Durlin Smith

In 2005 Rebecca began sharing the gift of yoga with her 7-year-old sister, Danielle, and became overwhelmed with the desire to share the ancient practice with more children. Receiving her credential to teach children yoga in 2006 through the It's Yoga Kids Certification Course has made that vision a reality. Rebecca brings her love of life and passion to make the world a better place into her classes.

11:00 - 12:15pm. - Yoga Teacher - Annie Leguennec

I discovered yoga 5 years ago at my local gym, felt in love with it, and never looked back. I have been practicing yoga since.

I am a Yoga Teacher rooted in the Ashtanga tradition. I focused on alignment, the breath, better posture, and the therapeutic effects of yoga. I teach prenatal yoga, and yoga for seniors in the community. I teach my regular yoga classes at the YMCA in San Francisco, Also, I have taught yoga classes in several martial arts schools in the city of San Francisco. Let your practice shine.

Yoga Class Schedule - 14 September 2008

9:15 - 10:30am. - Yoga Teacher - Tony Eason

Born in San Francisco, Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Tony Eason has been a student of Yoga for fifteen years.

As an endurance cyclist, Tony came to yoga for the benefits of stretching.

For five years he studied under Yoga Teacher Mary Friedland. Tony continued to develop his personal practice and teaching skills with the guidance of Yoga Teachers: Kathy Alef, Ben Thomas, Tommijean Thomas PhD, Jaki Nett, and Nora Burnett. He apprenticed under Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Janet MacLeod.

He is a graduate of the Two-year Advanced Teacher Training Program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco.

His classes are based on the traditions of B.K.S. Iyengar.

Through Hatha yoga classes, he teaches students to pay attention to the alignment of their bodies, to become aware of the breath, and to control the mind.

Presently, Tony teaches yoga classes, seminars, and substitute teaches at: James Howell Studio, Club One, Gold's Gym , Sports Basement and the San Francisco Tennis Club .

Cyclist, beginners, seasoned yoga students, and everyone else, are encouraged to attend his yoga classes.

10:30 - 11:15am. - Yoga Teacher - Annie Appleby

Appleby is a skin cancer survivor and advocate and is featured in the 2008 MELONOMA SURVIVOR CALENDAR ."

10:30 - 11:15am. - Yoga for Kids - Rebecca Durlin Smith

11:00 - 12:15pm. - Yoga Teacher - Anna Yaya Kelleher

Anna has studied and taught yoga in the Iyengar tradition for over fifteen years. The practice of yoga and being in the yoga community naturally led to an interest, and then formal studies, in Ayurveda. Both of these sciences have sustained and enriched her through her worklife, pregnancy and birthing, motherhood, and other life changes and challenges. She views yoga and Ayurveda as structures we build within ourselves that we can always come home to whatever the circumstances. Yoga and Ayurveda offer us deep spiritual foundations so that we become present to ourselves and the world as we are, enabling us to experience and share joy. One of her favorite yogic sayings is “many paths, one truth” because it communicates that essence of allowing. Anna views sharing these sciences with students, as a teacher, and clients, as a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, as an honor and a pleasure.

Anna studied yoga at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco with teachers who include Judith Lasater, Ramanand Patel, Janet Macleod, and Jaki Nett. She has studied with Manouso Manos, and the Iyengars both in the US and in India. She has studied Ayurveda with Dr. Jay Apte at the Kerala Academy. She is currently enrolled in massage school at the World School of San Francisco. She works and lives in San Francisco.

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Tags: yoga, san francisco, yoga classes, sports basement, city hall, mayor, gavin newsom, sundays, streets

An opportunitity to practice Yoga

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:31:05 GMT

Karma Yoga

Although I am a teacher of Hatha Yoga, I find great strength in the path of action and selfless service. Serving without attachment to the fruits (or results) of the action - Karma Yoga. And therefore, I constantly keep my eyes pealed for opportunities to assist others ..... as Martin Luther King has stated, "you too can be a servant."

Recently, while walking down 24th Street, I stopped at the neighborhood bar - "Pops." And, as I drank my Fat Tire Beer, I noticed something different about the bartender. Emily seemed to have a swollen mouth. And Emily's lips seem to be a bit on a tilt. So, I continued to watch. .....

About half way through my beer, Emily spoke. And although she could hardly articulate her words, she told me the following:

"A couple nights ago, while 'walking my bike home' - I was the victim of a hit & run. As I crossed 24th Street @ Bryant Street, I was hit by a car (that was going 30 mph.) . The side view mirror struck my face, 13 of my teeth flew into Bryant Street and the driver just kept going. And although a local cab driver witnessed the incident, only part of the driver's license plate number was noticed. So I collected my teeth, put them in my purse and was taken to the hospital. "

Although Emily still has the ability to work - she will likely never make enough to pay the approximate $70,000.00 upcoming dentist bills. Emily, a fellow cyclist, could use the support of the San Francisco community.

So!

If you ever walked or ridden a bike and been hit by a car ...
If you've ever drank a beer at Pop's /or/ are an alcoholic. . . . .
If you've ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time. .. . .
If money is burning a hole in your pocket /or/you might have something to raffle off at the fundraiser ...
If you're a Karma Yogi / Yogini at heart ...

Here's a fine opportunity to do community service.

A Benefit Show for Emily:

Date: 19 July 2008
The Parkside
1600 17th Street (at Wisconsin Street)
San Francisco, CA.
9:00pm.

For more information missionrat@hotmail.com

And if you can't make it to the benefit - perhaps, drop by Pops and show Emily (the bartender) some love.

Pops Bar
2800 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110-4214
Phone: (415) 401-7677

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony

Tags: yoga, karma, karma yoga, san francisco, yoga classes, yoga teacher, iyengar, hatha

Free Yoga Classes - Sports Basement July 2008

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:17:21 GMT

Looking for Free Yoga Classes?

Over the last 7 months, Sports Basement has offer free yoga classes each & every Sunday from 1:00 - 2:30pm. And thanks to the high turn out of yoga students, speed walkers, mothers, coach potatoes, high school students, Fat Tire Beer Specialist, snowboarders and then some, . . .Sports basement has offered it's location for 6 more months - June - Dec 2008.

So get your shoes. Jump on your bike. Catch the Muni #33, #22, #9 or even the #19 - but, I think you'll like it.

Sports Basement --San Francisco

1:00 - 2:30pm.
1590 Bryant St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 575-3000

Yoga Teachers of various styles ( Iyengar Yoga , Ashtanga Yoga , Vinyasa , Raja Yoga , Kundalini , Anasara Yoga , Yin Yoga , Power Yoga , Anna Forrest Yoga , etc.) have joined together and presented their unique connection with the yogic path.

Keep up your yoga practice & stay on top of your game

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Sports Basement - Yoga Classes - July 2008

06 July 2008 - Yoga Teacher -Stuart Dick

13 July 2008 - Yoga Teacher - Liz Filippone

Liz Filippone, RYT has been practicing yoga for 9 years and received her 500 hour teacher training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Her teachings and practice are greatly influenced by the Iyengar, Kripalu, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga styles. Also, she is a movement artist and performs in San Francisco.

20 July 2008 - Yoga Teacher - Jessica Weiss

Jessica Weiss currently teaches an Anusara inspired Vinyasa flow yoga class at the YMCA in East Palo Alto. Her yoga classes are physically vigorous and emphasize the practice of Yoga both on & off the mat.

Each yoga class is an exploration of where we are at the particular moment - both physically & mentally. And she encourages sthudents to feel deeply in each yoga pose in order to understand their own unique alignment and potential. And although yoga is a serious medicine for general well-being, she suggest that it we don't limit our ability to laugh and let go.

"Make yoga a dance of life - know when to stop, when to go, and when to let go.

She encourages students to:

Be their own creators.
To determine their own stories.
To dance their own dance.
And to find happiness in their life & happiness in the live's of others.

27 July 2008 - Raja Yoga Teacher - Janardhan Chodagam

Raja Yoga meditation is an open-eyed technique that can be used by anyone, anywhere. Whether you want to learn how to relax, need to be more concentrated and creative or are searching for personal enlightenment, this course can satisfy each of those needs.

Meditation enables you to create new attitudes and responses to life, giving you a clear spiritual understanding of yourself. Like any skill, meditation requires practice to achieve positive and satisfying results. By doing a little every day, it soon becomes a natural and easy habit, which generously rewards you for the little effort it involves.

We will look at:

* Re-discover enjoying and using the positive qualities already latent within you
* Understand your mind and what makes you tick
* Draw peace, strength and tranquillity from a higher source
* Practical guidance in the technique of meditation

Each session will include:
* Know-how
* Philosophy behind meditation and the skill of meditation
* Guided meditation commentaries led by the meditation teacher
* Most importantly a chance to explore what does and doesn't work for you

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Tags: sports basement, yoga, yoga classes, iyengar, hatha, pilates, san francisco, free, yoga studio

Yoga Classes at Sports Basement

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:03:21 GMT

Looking for Free Yoga Classes?

Thanks to the high turn out of yoga students, speed walkers, coach potatoes, Fat Tire Beer Specialist, snowboarders and then some, . . .Over the last 6 months, Sports Basement has continued to offer free yoga classes each & every Sunday from 1:00 - 2:30pm.

Over the past few months, yoga Teachers of various styles ( Iyengar Yoga , Ashtanga Yoga , Vinyasa , Raja Yoga , Kundalini , Anasara Yoga , Yin Yoga , Power Yoga , Anna Forrest Yoga , etc.) have joined together & presented their unique connection with the yogic path.

Keep up your Yoga Practice - Stay on top of your game ....

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- Yoga Classes at Sports Basement - May 2008

04 May 2008 - Iyengar Yoga Teacher - Tony Eason

A Graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, Tony Eason has been a student of Yoga for fifteen years. Now an 11th Yr. Aidslifecycle cyclist, tony came to yoga to enhance his cycling performance.

Through Iyengar yoga classes, he teaches students to pay attention to the alignment of their bodies, to become aware of the breath, and to control the mind. Presently, Tony teaches cycling seminars, substitute teaches, and/or weekly yoga classes at James Howell Studio, Club One, Gold's Gym, Sports Basement, and the San Francisco Tennis Club. Cyclist, beginners, and everyone else, are encouraged to attend his classes."

11 May 2008 - Raja Yoga Teacher - Janardhan Chodagam

18 May 2008 - Iyengar Yoga Teacher - Garrell Herndon

My teaching is inspired by my training with Iyengar style teachers, and my studies of Structural Integration. Teaching was never a goal, just a part of the learning process.

Took my first yoga class in 1988. Joined the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco Advanced Studies/ Teacher Training program in 1991. Been to Pune to study with the Iyengars directly.
Over the years I've studied with many Great SF yoga teachers. Kathy Alef, Patricia Sullivan, and Janet MacLeod.. I also studied with Tony Briggs, Arthur Kilmurray, Manouso Manos, and Ramanand Patel. Mostly, I apprenticed and studied with Ramanand. Patel . The summer of 2007 I was fortunate enough to assist the instructor at the Guild for Structural Integration.

In the yoga class the use of props, and physical adjustments,, help students find their greatest potential in the poses. The classes are all around solid and the refined instructions are felt to the bone. You can read more about all this at http://yogabodywork.net /

25 May 2008 - Iyengar Yoga Teacher - Melissa MacDonald

The first yoga class I went to gave me immediate relief from my lower back pain and I knew without doubt I had stumbled upon a precious gift: I was committed. After ten years of practice, including participation in a two-year Iyengar teacher training program, I now teach yoga. My precise and thoughtful instruction of the yoga poses guides students into a deeper awareness of themselves enabling them to tap into yoga's gifts of health and transformation.

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Tibet - His Holiness the Dalai Lama

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:43:57 GMT

Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to All Tibetans

OHHDL[Sunday, April 06, 2008 20:43]While extending my warm greetings to all the Tibetans in Tibet, I would like to share some of my thoughts.

1. Since March 10 this year, we have witnessed protests and demonstrations in almost all parts of Tibet, even in a few cities in Mainland China by students, which are the outburst of long pent-up physical and mental anguish of the Tibetans and the feeling of deep resentment against the suppression of the rights of Tibetan people, lack of religious freedom and for trying to distort the truth at every occasion, such as saying that Tibetans look towards the Chinese Communist Party as the "Living Buddha", is an ultra leftist statement and smacks of Han chauvinism. I am very much saddened and concerned by the use of arms to suppress the peaceful demonstrations of Tibetan people's aspirations that have resulted in unrest in Tibet, causing many deaths, and much more causalities, detention, and injury. Such suppression and suffering are very unfortunate and tragic which will reduce any compassionate person to tears. I, however, feel helpless in the face of these tragic incidents.

2. I pray for all the Tibetans as well as Chinese who have lost their lives during the current crisis.

3. The recent protests all over Tibet have not only contradicted but also shattered the People Republic of China’s propaganda that except for a few "reactionaries", the majority of Tibetans enjoy a prosperous and contented life. These protests have made it very clear that Tibetans in the three provinces of Tibet, U-tsang, Kham and Amdo, harbor the same aspirations and hopes. These protests have also conveyed to the world that the Tibet issue can no longer be neglected. These protests highlight the need to find a way to resolve the issue through "finding truth from facts". The courage and determination of those Tibetans who have, for the greater interests of Tibetan people, demonstrated their deep anguish and hopes by risking everything is very commendable as the world community has acknowledged and supported the spirit of these Tibetans.

4. I deeply appreciate the acts of many Tibetan government employees and Communist Party cadres who have, without losing their Tibetan identity, shown grit and sense of what is right during the present crisis. In future, I would appeal to the Tibetan Party cadres and government employees not to look always for their personal benefit, but to work for safeguarding the larger interests of Tibet by reporting the real sentiments of the Tibetan people to their superiors in the Party and try to give unbiased guidance to the Tibetan people.

5. Presidents, Prime Ministers, Foreign Ministers, Nobel Laureates, Parliamentarians, and concerned citizens from every part of the world have been sending clear and strong messages to the Chinese leadership to stop the present ongoing harsh crackdown against the Tibetan people. They have all been encouraging the Chinese government to follow a path where a mutually beneficial solution could be reached. We should create an opportunity for their efforts to bring out positive results. I know you are being provoked at every level but it is important to stick to our non-violent practice.

6. The Chinese authorities have been making false allegations against myself and the Central Tibetan Administration for instigating and orchestrating the recent events in Tibet. These allegations are totally untrue. I have made repeated appeals for an independent and respected international body to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. I am sure this independent body will uncover the truth. If the People’s Republic of China has any basis and proof of evidence to back their allegations, they need to disclose these to the world. Just making allegations is not enough.

7. For the future of Tibet, I have decided to find a solution within the framework of the People's Republic of China. Since 1974, I have sincerely remained steadfast to the mutually beneficial Middle-Way Approach. The whole world knows this. The Middle-Way Approach means that all Tibetans must be governed by similar administration that enjoys meaningful National Regional Autonomy and all the provisions in it, self-rule and full decision-making, except for matters concerning foreign relations and national defense. However, I have said it from the beginning that the Tibetans in Tibet have the right to make the final decision for the future of Tibet.

8. The hosting of the Olympic games this year is a matter of great pride to the 1.2 billion Chinese people. I have from the very beginning supported the holding of these Games in Beijing. My position on this remains unchanged. I feel the Tibetans should not cause any hindrance to the Games. It is the legitimate right of every Tibetan to struggle for their freedoms and rights. On the other hand, it will be futile and not helpful to anyone if we do something that will create hatred in the minds of the Chinese people. On the contrary, we need to foster trust and respect in our hearts in order to create a harmonious society, as this cannot be built on the basis of force and intimidation.

9. Our struggle is with a few in the leadership of the People's Republic of China and not with the Chinese people. Therefore we should never cause misunderstanding or do something that will hurt the Chinese people. Even during this difficult situation, many Chinese intellectuals, writers and lawyers in Mainland China and other parts of the world have sympathized and shown us their solidarity by issuing statements, writing articles and offering pledges of support that is overwhelming. I have recently issued an appeal to the Chinese people all over the world on 28th March, which I hope you will hear and read.

10. If the present situation in Tibet continues, I am very much concerned that the Chinese government will unleash more force and increase the suppression of Tibetan people. Because of my moral obligation and responsibility to the Tibetan people, I have repeatedly asked the concerned leadership of the PRC to immediately stop their suppression in all parts of Tibet and withdraw its armed police and troops. If this brings result, I would also advise the Tibetans to stop all the current protests.

11. I want to urge my fellow Tibetans who live in freedom outside Tibet to be extra vigilant as they voice their feelings on the developments in Tibet. We should not engage in any action that could be even remotely interpreted as violent. Even under the most provocative of situations we must not allow our most precious and deeply held values to be compromised. I firmly believe that we will achieve success through our non-violent path. We must be wise to understand where the unprecedented affection and support for our cause stems from.

12. As Tibet is currently virtually closed and no international media is allowed there, I doubt my message will reach the Tibetans in Tibet. But I hope through media and by word of mouth, it will be passed on to the majority of you.

13. Finally, I want to reiterate and appeal once again to Tibetans to practice non-violence and not waver from this path, however serious the situation might be.

Dharamsala
April 6, 2008

(N.B. Translated from the Tibetan original)

Breaking News:

Students for a Free Tibet Hangs Banner from Golden Gate Bridge
Paris Torch Last Leg Canceled due to Protests
London Protesters disrupt torch: 35 arrested
Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to All Tibetans
Ethnic Unrest Continues in China
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Letter to the Chinese People
Important record of the Tibetan unrest March 10- March 25, from Tibetan activist under house arrest in Beijing

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Free Yoga - Sports Basement

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:40:55 GMT

Yoga Classes at Sports Basement - April 2008

06 April 2008 - Iyengar Yoga Teacher - Tony Eason

A Graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, Tony Eason has been a student of Yoga for fifteen years. Now an 11th Yr. AIDS LifeCycle cyclist, tony came to yoga to enhance his cycling performance.

Through Iyengar yoga classes, he teaches students to pay attention to the alignment of their bodies, to become aware of the breath, and to control the mind. Presently, Tony teaches cycling seminars, substitue teaches, and/or weekly yoga classes at James Howell Studio, Club One, Gold's Gym, Sports Basement, and the San Francisco Tennis Club. Cyclist, beginners, and everyone else, are encouraged to attend his classes."

On Sunday April 13th, between 10:00am and 2:00pm, Sports Basement will be hosting a Yoga & Pilates Collective.

Various local Pilates& Yoga studios will be sharing information.
10:00am. - A free Pilates class with Ellie Herman Pilates.
12:00 noon - A Lecture on Ayurveda with Anna Yaya Kelleher.
1:00pm. - A free yoga class with Garrell Hendson.
Free Raffle of a variety of yoga packages will be going on throughout the day.

The best part about this event is that all attendees will receive 15% off all items, with 5% of the purchase amount donated to Yoga Bear.

Yoga Bear is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing cancer patients and survivors with more opportunities for wellness and healing through the practice of yoga. By partnering with local yoga studios, Yoga Bear matches cancer patients and survivors with yoga classes in the community free of charge.

If your Pilates or Yoga Studio would like to get involved - here are some of the ways...

Help spread the word about this great event by either printing & posting the poster in your office or yoga studio or mentioning it in your newsletter or email!!
Make a donation to our raffle to get people into your studio!!
Come and attend the event to let our customers know about your yoga studio!!

13 April 2008 - Ellie Herman Pilates

Ellie Herman Studios has been a San Francisco Mission establishment since 1993. It all started in the “Old Sears Building” on the former Army Street in Ellie’s live/work loft (Studio 225). With only a second-hand gymnastic mat and a reformer, Ellie opened up shop. After a few years, Ellie accumulated more equipment and decided to offer teacher trainings. Being immersed in the dance community for years, Ellie recruited mostly professional modern dancers to her initial teacher trainings. To this day, the lion’s share of EHS teaching staff is working modern dancers who teach Pilates to support their art (fortunately dancers make excellent Pilates trainers). Ellie became bicoastal in 2005 with the Brooklyn studio in the heart of Park Slope.

13 April 2008 - Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner - Anna Yaya Kelleher

13 April 2008 - Iyengar Yoga Teacher - Garrell Herndon

My teaching is inspired by my training with Iyengar style teachers, and my studies of Structural Integration. Teaching was never a goal, just a part of the learning process.

20 April 2008 - Hatha Flow Yoga Teacher- Paul Tucci

In 1996, I attended my first class at World's Gym - San Diego. The Yoga teacher asked "why are you taking this class?:" I answered, "to learn something new about my body". Through experiencing the Iyengar style of Yoga with Tony Eason, I noticed that my sacrum & lumbar spine started to loosen. I discovered the power of the deep breath, and the mindfulness of the practice.

Les Leventhal inspired me with his insightful and challenging classes. Darren Main & Christopher Love 's Hawaii yoga retreat was a celebration of the deepening of my yoga practice and my life.

And after a misguided venture into Real Estate, Joy Ravelli suggested that I become a yoga instructor. That suggestion sent me to many work-shops and eventually to Seattle where i took my teacher training with Anna Forrest.

And, after 11 years, that innocent answer is still the root of what yoga still is for me . Yoga is an exploration of the muscles, the bones, the tendons, the breath, and a break from the churning mind.

Presently, I teach an Ana Forrest inspired Hatha Flow classes at Gold's Gym (Brannan St.).
Love & peace, Paul

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The Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:13:22 GMT

After 10 yrs. of laughing at others yoga students; debating over the pros and cons of Iyengar, Bikram, Rodney Yee, and Pattabhi Jois; parading into various yoga studios; critiquing the knowledge of yoga teachers; and gloating at my glorious posture in the mirror; I committed myself to the 2yr Advanced Teacher Training Program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco.

Well, a small part of my commitment was attending (for the next two years) a yoga class which would focus on "my posture."

First Class: Friday night from 6 - 9:00pm.
Iyengar Yoga Institute
27th Ave & Taraval
San Francisco, CA.

As I entered the Iyengar Yoga Institute, I was very unsure & nervous. "Can I do this?" "Two years of devoting myself to one thing?" And being that I had not glanced at the curriculum, I pondered over "who is the teacher?"

As I entered the yoga studio, I nervously set in Virasana. And as I awaited the arrival of the teacher, I glanced around the room. I felt fortunate that there were 6 men in the room. Yet being the only Afro American in the room, I felt insecure. And after viewing the various warm up sequences of the 34 other teachers in training, I realized that my well scripted movie had changed its plot. Things weren't running as I had planned. And, I contemplated running for the door.

Yet as my 1^st quarter yoga teacher appeared. I was assured that I wasn't the only Afro American Male practicing yoga. Then, for some reason, I felt my well scripted movie was back on course.

But it was the 2nd quarter that brought my greatest awakening . . . . .

16 weeks later, I attended the first day of the 2nd quarter. I had read the curriculum. I understood the protocols. I knew my next yoga teacher's name. And, I set patiently in Virasana (gloating at my glorious posture).

Soon following, the 2nd quarter asana teacher appeared & we began the yoga sequence. Upon hearing "utthita trikonasana,” I smiled. Finally, a pose that I could do "perfectly." A pose that would allow me to shine in my own glory. So, I struck a triangle pose. Yet, as the teacher walked around the room, I knew it. I could feel it. She was coming to "speak with me." And then, it came out. She said, "What are you doing in the Advanced Teacher Training Program?"

The room went silent. My breathing stopped. And, as I stood in utthita trikonasana, tears began to roll from my eyes. So quickly, I ran to the bathroom to cry. And as I sat hyperventilating in the bathroom, I yelled out terrible things. At that particular moment, I felt this yoga teacher had ruined my perfectly scripted movie; insulted my glorious yoga pose; and she embarrassed me in front of 34 of my yoga peers. Therefore, I contemplated tiptoeing out of the bathroom and out the backdoor of the yoga studio, Yet, I needed my shoes – the shoes that were in the yoga studio.

After 10 minutes of hiding, crying, screaming, and crying again, I returned to the yoga studio. I finished the yoga class. And for the next week, I contemplated, “what am I doing in the Advanced Teacher training program?”

And then came my awakening ..

I realized that by asking a simple question, my 2^nd quarter teacher stopped the filming of my perfect movie. And for a moment, she had removed “my glorious ego” and had restored humility to my life.

I realized, I was in the advanced teacher training program to learn to stand with integrity and acquire a deeper knowledge of the meaning of Yoga. And in order to stand with integrity and/or practice hatha yoga –

I had to quit debating over the pros and cons of various yoga styles;
I had to quit critiquing the knowledge of various yoga teachers.
I had to quit gloating at my self claimed glorious postures.
I had to sit quietly and listen closely.

Well, of the 34 students in the 2yr advanced teacher training program, 7 of us graduated. And now. 6 years later, I still remember that yoga class. I have developed great respect for my second quarter yoga teacher. Also, I've learned that regardless of which practice of Yoga, whether Laya, Mantra, Nada, Raja, Tantra, Bhakti, Hatha, Jnana, or Karma – Yoga begins with the removal of the perfectly scripted movie – allowing the possibility to see clearly – allowing the possibility to learn.

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,

tony

What does a yoga teacher do when not teaching yoga? - #3

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:26:59 GMT

Tony's 11th Annual Aidslifecycle Kickoff - "Bike Ride - Fried Chicken & the New Belgium Brewery."

Who would have ever thought that an adventure that started off as merely "something to tell the grand children" would bring me onto such a positive & life changing path?

From Chardonnay to cocaine to Shimano to Campanolo.
From Bianchi to Salsa to Soulcraft.
From 1 mile to 127 miles to 575 miles to 6325 miles to well over 32, 725 miles by bike.
From Start to Finish to Mike's Bikes to Sport Basement & American Cyclery (Tyson Mitchell).
From 24hr Fitness to Gold's Gym to Club One.
From newbie cyclist learning "yoga for cyclist" to Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Mary Friedland, to the Iyengar Yoga Institute to Janet McLeod to Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony eason.

Who would have ever thought?

Well whether you are considering participating in AIDS LifeCycle 2008 /or/ just want to start the year off with a group of healthy individuals - Jump on board and do some training rides with us. We'll be touring the Marin Headlines & return to my house for Bella Cucina Style Fried Chicken & Fat Tire Beer. . . .

Tony's 11th Annual Aidslifecycle Kickoff - "Bike Ride - Fried Chicken & the New Belgium Brewery."

Date: 12 January 2008
Route: Marin Headlands
Miles: Approx. 23 miles Round trip.

Time: 1:00pm - Bike Ride starts at: Duboce Park Cafe
Lunch Time: Approx. 3:30pm. (directly after bike ride)
Lunch Location: Tony's House
San Francisco , CA 94110
*RSVP– if you are coming
Check out the beer portfolio of the New Belgium Brewery & bring one of their sweet 6 packs to the party (drop it off before hand and/or pick one up on your way back from the Headlands).
Cyclist of all levels are encouraged to attend. No one will be left behind.

AIDS LifeCycle - 2008 - Official Kickoff Party

And if you thought of an excuse for not riding 23 miles with a group of diverse, good looking, healthy individuals - there's always room for you the following day, 13 January 2008 at the Official AIDS LifeCycle Kick Off Party.

This is an event not to be missed. Aidslifecycle will be raffling off thousand of dollars worth of cycling equipment, gift certificates and 8 road bikes! (You must be present to win.) Several Bay Area restaurants and caterers will be providing delicious Hors D’oeuvres . And while at the party, if you decide to register to participate as a cyclist /or roadie volunteer - Aidslifecycle will give you a discount of $20 off the registration fee, and a blue AIDS/LifeCycle cinch sack.

When:	Sunday, January 13th, 2008 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Program begins at 2 PM)
Where:	The Galleria at the San Francisco Design Center 101 Henry Adams Street San Francisco, CA 94103 [map]

Contact Aidslifecycle by email or by phone at (415) 581-7077 if you have questions about the Kick-Off Party or AIDS/LifeCycle.

P.s.
If you've got the number to Oprah Winfrey & Harpo Productions:
Tell her, "Happy Birthday Oprah Winfrey!"
Tell them, "Oprah Winfrey is invited to both parties"

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A New Year's Resolution - Free Yoga Classes

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:11:33 GMT

A New Year's Resolution? - Free Yoga Classes

Question: Ready for that "New Year's Resolution?"
Answer: ? (Didn't think so).

Well thanks to the "Grotto" at Sports Basement - you have a "free" chance to improve your well being ... ..

)n 01 December 2007, Sports Basement joined together with local yoga teachers to give a yoga gift to the community.
Next yoga class:

• Sunday, 30 December 2007 - 10:30 - 12:00 noon. -
• Yoga Flow - with Annie Leguennec
• www.sfgoju.com/

• Sports Basement --San Francisco
• 1590 Bryant St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 575-3000

And due to the very high turnout of yoga students, speed walkers, coach potatoes, Fat Tire Beer Specialist, snowboarders, and then some . . . Starting January 2008, Sports Basement will host free yoga classes each & every Sunday from 1:00 - 2:30pm.

Yoga Teachers of various styles (Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa, Raja Yoga, Kundalini, Anasara Yoga, Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Anna Forrest Yoga, etc.) will present their unique connection with the yogic path.

Check back each month and see who’s in the mix – free yoga classes by yoga teachers of all walks of life.

And, if you are a yoga teacher (or a soon to graduate yoga teacher) looking to share your knowledge, practice karma yoga (community service), and put yourself in the public eye, come join in & volunteer your services making yoga affordable for every individual. Pick one Sunday per month . . Teach as many months as you would enjoy doing. . . .

Yoga teachers will receive a $25.00 gift certificate from Sports Basement (per yoga class) & can use the platform as a way of promoting themselves and their unique yoga experience.

Regardless, it's a grand opportunity to start the year on the right path, meet some like minded individuals, see life in a different light, & calm the mind.

Yoga teachers of all schools of yoga are invited to teach.
Yoga students of all levels are invited to attend.

For more information or to get your name on the list - contact: Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony

Send a brief Yoga Bio
Send a list of your available Sundays in January, February & March - 2008.
Send a link to your website, personal profile (Myspace, Zaadz, Tribe, Yelp review, etc) or something which speaks highly of you
Start advertising your yoga class

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
tony

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World AIDS Day

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:17:42 GMT

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day - 01 Dec 2007

Started in 1988, World AIDS Day is not just about raising money, but also about increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education. World AIDS Day is important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done.

"In 1984, at the age of 22, I moved to San Francisco. During this time period, I could often be found in "The Trocadero," "The End Up," "Buzzby's," "DV8," and various other night clubs. San Francisco's night club scene was "off the hook." Everyone was having a good time. Yet, as the years past, I noticed that my Disco friends were slowly missing. And when I asked others about them, ...the common response was ..."they're dead." And now, at the age of 44, most of my friends are no longer here. Most have died of HIV/AIDS, or complications of the AIDS pandemic."

So, I had the choice of either
1.) To sit and watch
2.) Do something about it

Looking for something to read on World AIDS Day? UNAIDS publishes an extensive range of materials on a variety of topics related to AIDS.

Most UNAIDS publications and Best Practices, as well as many produced by or together with their Co- sponsoring agencies and partner organizations, are available for downloading online.

Did you know?
HIV is a leading cause of death among Blacks 24 to 44.
Black women are diagnosed with HIV 20 times more often than White women.
Young people 13-24 account for 13% of new HIV diagnoses.
Black men are diagnosed with HIV 8 times more often than White men.
Blacks make up 13% of the U.S. population but 50% of new HIV cases in 2004.

If you're hanging out in Los Angeles, join Cookie Johnson at a World AIDS Day Celebration of Life Concert on December 1, 2007. - Cookie Johnson Making A Difference

Where:
West Angeles Church of God in Christ
North Campus
3045 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Phone: 1-800-478-9732 (for more information)
Admission is free to the public
Free snacks will be provided

HIV/AIDS Testing In Los Angeles
In recognition of World AIDS Day 2007 the Magic Johnson Foundation, I Stand with Magic, & the Campaign to end Black HIV/AIDS will host multiple days of HIV/AIDS testing in the Los Angeles area. Testing is free and available at various locations beginning November 29, 2007

Haven't been on your bike in awhile? Join the AIDS LifeCycle Community in their commitment in the fight against AIDS.

Whatever you decide to do for World AIDS Day, the most important thing is that you follow its basic principals by raising awareness and understanding where you live and by remembering the millions living with HIV or suffering because of AIDS.

Myself, in accordance with tradition, I will be delivering care packages (of assorted soaps, music CDS, herbal teas, toiletries, snacks - and then some) to the AIDS Inpatients of the San Francisco General Hospital to reassured them that they are not alone & to remind them that 1,500 AIDS LifeCycle Cyclist and over 400 AIDS LifeCycle Crew Members (and various other individuals) are beside them in fighting this AIDS pandemic.

So if you would like to donate some items for the gift bags or assist in delivering to General Hosptial -

Drop them off at my house - - email me

Drop them off at Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant Street, SF. CA (415) 575-3000 (and leave a note with my name on them & your contact info).
It would be fun & great karma yoga.

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Free Yoga Classes at Sports Basement

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:16:07 GMT

Free Yoga Classes at Sports Basement

Free Yoga Classes at Sports Basement -

Whether you're a tri athlete, cyclist, weekend warrior, snow boarder, marathon runner, coach potato, yogini, rock climber, speed walker, or just looking to mix it - grab your yoga mat and come take a free yoga class on us - Sports Basement.

Join us the first Sunday of each month as Iyengar Yoga Teacher & 11th yr. California AIDS Ride - AIDS Lifecycle Cyclist, tony eason shows us how Iyengar Yoga Classes can restore the structural alignment of the physical body, increase muscle flexibility and range of motion, reduce lower back pain, develop deep, relaxed breathing, improve balance, and therefore - enhance your athletic performance.

First Sunday of Each Month -
Next Free Yoga Class - 02 December 2007
1:00 - 2:30pm.

In December 2007, Sports Basement joins together with local yoga teachers to give a yoga gift to the community. Feel free to join us each Sunday (in December only) for free yoga classes of various styles (Iyengar, Astanga, Vinyasa, Raja, Kundalini) with a variety of teachers from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Sunday, 02 December 2007 - 1:00 - 2:30pm. -
Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Tony Eason

Sunday, 09 December 2007 - 10:30 - 12:00 noon. -
Hatha Yoga Teacher, Mary Friedland

Sunday, 16 December 2007 - 10:30 - 12:00 noon. -
Kundalini Yoga with Shivie Cook

Sunday, 23 December 2007
No Yoga Class

Sunday, 30 December 2007 - 10:30 - 12:00 noon. -
Yoga Flow - with Annie Leguennec

Sports Basement --San Francisco
1590 Bryant St.
San Francisco, CA
(415) 575-3000

For more information give Sports Basement a call and/or email me

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What does a yoga teacher to when he's not teaching yoga? #3

http://ynottony.gaia.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 01:14:28 GMT

What does a yoga teacher do when he's not doing yoga? - #2

At 7:00am., as sunlight beamed through the window, I rose from my bed. And then, I began to smile.

Why?
- Because whether through accidents, illness, poison, freaky pneumonias, old age, or just bad luck - eventually, we will all cease to exist. Every living thing will pass on & new beans will sprout. Yet today (fortunately), I entered my 45^th year of existence on this earth (yes, another birthday).

And being partial to Tibetan Buddhism, I contemplate my death daily. By doing so, I am more apt to see roses where there are roses & thorns where there are thorns. I focus on the community & family. I walk away from the trivia & gossip. I do what is important. I pay attention to my actions, thoughts, and words. I remember that my existence is limited. And most importantly, I walk with humor & remember to have fun.

Being a Scorpio, my birthday falls within the time line of some of San Francisco's most celebrated holidays - here's what a yoga teacher does for fun and in memory of those who no longer exist.

"Dia de los Muertos is an annual Meso-American holiday dedicated to our ancestors and loved ones now gone. We celebrate the Day of the Dead by creating sacred space with art installations, performances and a walking procession which help us contemplate our personal existence, mortality and celebration of life."

Michael Jackson's "Thriller" - In San Francisco's Dolores Park, I witnessed an attempt to document (for the Guinness Book of World records) the largest amount of individuals simultaneously dancing to the choreography from the Michael Jackson's "Thriller Video" . "How hot is that?

Rumor has it, they will be back next year. Therefore, I have one year to bust a move and join the troupe (don't laugh - I'm gonna do this before I die - ynot?).

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
tony

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