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Breezeway student in the big leagues

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The Cubs keep insisting they won’t trade him, but, oh, man, they can’t help but dream about that New York Yankee duo.

(Kyle Schwarber is a former student of Patty’s and we get a big kick out of following his progress with the Cubbies!)

CHICAGO – USA TODAY  — July 20, 2016

Kyle Schwarber has been a consistent presence at Wrigley Field as he rehabs knee injuries, here chatting with left fielder Albert Almora Jr. (Photo: Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY Spor)
Kyle Schwarber has been a consistent presence at Wrigley Field as he rehabs knee injuries, here chatting with left fielder Albert Almora Jr.
(Photo: Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY Sports)

It’s late at night, and Kyle Schwarber limps across the Chicago Cubs clubhouse, one of the last players to leave Wrigley Field.

He made a spectacular play earlier in the game, receiving high-fives from his teammates, and a nice ovation from the crowd, for bare-handing a foul ball that sailed into the Cubs’ dugout.

It was his finest play in three months, ever since that April 7 night in the Cubs’ third game of the season, the moment he collided with center fielder Dexter Fowler at Chase Field in Phoenix. His left knee was shattered. Fully torn anterior collateral ligament. Fully torn lateral collateral ligament. See ya next spring.

“I’ve still got the hands,’’ Schwarber said, laughing, as he walked toward the exit. “Still got it.’’

It’s killing Schwarber not to be an integral part of this, knowing the Cubs are going to run away with the National League Central, and embark on perhaps the greatest October in franchise history, taking aim at the World Series that has eluded them since 1908.

Yet, the cruel twist is that Schwarber could actually be the key to the Cubs’ World Series championship.

He could be the one to bring the Cubs those pieces to assure that October belongs to them. Continue reading “Breezeway student in the big leagues” →

Floyd YogaJam is happening Labor Day weekend!

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Music • Movement • Magic • & More!

Floyd Yoga Jam 2016
September 2 @ 6:00 am – September 5 @ 12:00 pm

yojam-4x6-cardback2-PROOFThe love for art, community, music, nature and yoga is the basis of the event. The idea of an event was a thought that arrived like many thoughts arrive. With the passing of the days this thought became enthusiasm and joy and in 2012 it was birthed. This is how the festival was born. Presently it is a 3 Day festival leaning toward 4 days, and is scheduled every Labor Day Weekend.

The festival site is in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Floyd County Virginia. The flowing water and gentle mountains create a harmonious climate which pervades throughout the Festival.

The spontaneous and genuine smiles of the participants, the beginning of each new day awoken by the first sun rays filtering the canvas of the camping tents, the daily rhythms marked by Yoga classes, music, hikes, fun and meditation, the evenings spent singing and dancing in the vibrant pulse of the various positive artist of Kirtan, Jazz,Hip Hop, Reggae, World Electronic, Country, Blue Grass, Indie, Rock and more, is an experience more to be lived than to be described.

One day or all four days, attend the Floyd Yoga Jam and have yourselves an experience that will nurture your soul for many moons.

PURCHASE TICKETS

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You are invited to the 3rd Annual Asian Festival

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 The Asian Festival’s mission is to showcase Asian Cultural Heritage to communities in TN and neighboring States. Each participating Asian country showcases the best of its rich traditions, crafts, arts, and textiles.

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Mayor Madeline Rogero visits with volunteers, community leaders and performers at the 2015 Asian Festival.

The availability of authentic Asian food is one of the highlights for visitors attending this festival. There are a variety of food demonstrations intended to educate the audience on ingredients, utensils, and methods of preparation in traditional culinary arts. The opportunities to sample delicious authentic delicacies rich in savory flavor are available in the food tent area.

Culture and Art: Skilled artists and performers demonstrate traditional and interactive activities such as Pottery, floral arrangements, bonsai, origami, calligraphy, painting, bead work, tea ceremony, and tourism promotion. Participating countries showcase coordinated.

The Asian Festival organizing committee, led by Kumi Alderman as Chairperson, is comprised of over 50 volunteers, including several community leaders. They represent various Asian ethnic organizations from East Tennessee area. The production of this entire festival is based solely on the efforts of volunteers. We are fortunate and proud to have such a tremendous volunteer participation. This allows production costs.

Featuring:

  • Culture and Arts area
  • Kids Asian World (Kids get passport to go around the world)
  • Healthy living Area (Health check up)
  • Business park (Market)
  • Stage performances
  • Food vendors

Kundalini Rising Yoga Fest 2016, June 25 – 26th

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Make plans to attend this weekend festival of classes, workshops, camping, delicious foods and kid’s activities. Nourish, Heal and Revive your soul with Kundalini Yoga and Meditations, Cleansing & Healing Arts, Family Yoga, Children’s Camp, Kirtan, Sacred Fire and Solstice Community dance and more!


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YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Classes & Workshops
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
Dancing Spider Children’s Yoga
Yogic Parenting
Juice Cleansing
Elemental Feng Shui
Social Permaculture

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Festival Activities
Kirtan & Sacred Chant
Drum Circle
Children’s Camp
Nature Walks
Sacred Fire
Triple Gong
Healing Ring of the Tantra

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To purchase tickets and get more information, visit http://www.kundalinirisingyogafest.com/

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PopUp Yoga in the Parks

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PopUpYoga-April-headerYoga. Move. Play. Meditate.

Gina Baker
Gina Baker

Take your mat outside for PopUpYoga – an outdoor donation-based yoga class led by Gina Baker each Sunday in April and May (weather permitting).

Starting 2PM • Sunday, April 10th

Location to be announced each Wednesday on Breezeway’s Facebook page

www.facebook.com/breezewayyoga

Donations for this class will go to The Breezeway Scholarship Fund to help fund yogis expand their yoga practice.

FREE MindfulnessTN Event in Knoxville April 8th

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MindfulnessTN, a mindfulness and meditation-based symposium will be held in Knoxville on April 8th at the Bijou Theatre.

MindfulnessTN-FlyerSome of the nation’s top academic minds will discuss the latest in research of mindfulness and meditation-based therapies with the public and most importantly, real-world applications of these therapies in clinical, corporate, and home settings.

Pairing yoga and other methods with mindfulness and meditation practices will be discussed by many of the presenters.

MindfulnessTN is FREE to attend to the public and we wanted to make you aware of the event in the case that your clients would like to attend. I’ve attached a PDF of a flyer, which you can print and/or email to distribute to your clients if you would like.

Much more information about the event can be found online at http://www.mindfulnesstn.com which is also where attendees can register for the event.

Body, Mind and Soul Full Day Retreat

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Gina Baker
Gina Baker

Friday, March 11 – 9:30AM – 6PM

Hosted by Gina Baker and Caroline Munday

During this one-day retreat you will learn:

• Helpful stress management exercises
• Techniques to help stay focused and centered during our daily distractions
• Reset our bodies and mind from the winter blahs
• Powerful meditation on raising your happiness set points
• Energy medicine techniques
• Sacred ceremony welcoming the Spring Equinox
• Surrender, release, and unwind your body through yoga and body awareness

Caroline Munday
Caroline Munday

Call or text Gina at (415-858-2417) to request a space.
$125 per participant – EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (By Feb. 26th): $115