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Hey everyone! I am thinking of you all and hope you, your family and your friends enjoy a wonderful Christmas and beautiful, relaxed (I think of quietness, stillness, doing nothing, or just doing what you feel you want to do), maybe reflective, or even inspired last days of 2013!
 
I look forward to seeing you all in 2014!
 
Peace and love,
and always remember, YOU MATTER, 
Susan

After the rush of the holiday season, you will find me on vacation for the whole month of January! I know, I can't believe it either!!
 
You know I have you in the forefront of my mind and want you well taken care of while I'm away. That is why I've arranged to have my very capable and wonderful fellow yoga teachers, Nan Aton and Regan Wright covering for me. Nan will guide the classes at Val Vista Village and Regan will be at Mesa Community College. Charlene has graciously agreed to take care of selling passes and classes at Val Vista Village. Believe me, you are in good hands with these lovely ladies!
 
Mesa Community College spring semester registration is now open! The college is narrowing class choices due to low enrollment so please register and pay for your classes as soon as possible so your favorite and required classes are not cancelled. I will be teaching on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 AM - Gentle/Restorative, at the Dobson campus, and at 4:30 PM - Basics, at the Red Mountain campus. My Wednesday evening class at 6:30, Red Mountain campus, is also on the schedule. 
 
Val Vista Village classes meet on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 10 AM upstairs in the main building, Vista North and South rooms. No registration is required. Please bring your own yoga mat. 

Today is the day, Live your life with abandon, Be good to yourself, Fall in love, Create happiness, Be courageous and wild at heart, Make friends everywhere you go, Believe in your own power, strength and fortitude, Surround yourself with love, Take chances and be spontaneous, Inspire someone, Be brave, THIS IS YOUR LIFE, MAKE IT BEAUTIFUL... ~ Unknown 
 
It's time to go back to school! Classes at Mesa Community College begin August 19, and it's time to register. We all want to live healthy, strong, intuitive, creative and connected lives and that requires regular, consistent practice. There is no magic pill! Your practice should be fun and something you enjoy doing. I am thrilled to once again be your guide as you explore yoga and how it can change your life. When you learn to calm your mind, you learn to focus which gives you the ability and magic to achieve your goals. 
 
Join me on your yoga journey. Learn to calm your mind, feel less stressed and more focused on your goals. Gain confidence, strength, flexibility, and an overall awareness of the mind, body, spirit connection. Learn to be curious and compassionate, and to be gentle to yourself. Have some fun and maybe even do a hand stand or two! 
 
My yoga classes at Mesa Community College resume August 20, and the deadline to register is quickly approaching. The folks that control class schedules will begin cancelling classes Monday if there are not enough students to fill the class. Register now if you want to be in my class or you may sadly discover it has been cancelled. Follow this link for more information - MCC. 
 
I'm happy to help you with registration. Send me a message or give me a call. I look forward to see YOU in class very soon!
 
As always, remember, YOU MATTER!
 
Peace,
Susan

Mesa Community College
During the month of June I guided a very fun group of students at Mesa Community College from beginners to pros! I loved seeing them four days a week for five full weeks. Their joy of learning makes me proud to be their guide as I am with all my students!

Classes at Mesa Community College resume August 20, and are filling quickly, so register soon to hold your spot! Follow this link for more information -MCC. 

Val Vista Village

The Village is very quiet this summer without all of our wonderful winter visitors (my Village people!). I recently learned a new Activity Director has been hired and will begin work onsite in the next couple of weeks. Our yoga classes will remain in the main building on the second floor in the Vista North and South rooms. You'll be happy to learn we have also been given our previously scheduled class times and days! 

There will be a few changes to my rates this year which include:

Drop In - $10 /class

8-class pass - $65 (20% savings)

16-class pass - $100 (30% savings)

I offer the best deal in town... and the bonus is I come to you!

For ease of purchase a Pay Pal button as been added to my Web site where you can purchase the passes. Visit my site, click on the Pay Pal button, make your payment and print your receipt. Bring the receipt to class in exchange for your pass. You will still be able to pay me in person but making your payment onllne will help you avoid the long lines at the beginning of class.

*Passes are not transferrable and will expire March, 2014. 

Yoga with Susan Jarvie Online Studio

I am thrilled to bring YOU, my biggest fan, some big, big news! My online yoga studio is almost ready to be launched! The Yoga with Susan Jarvie Online Studio will be a place where you can practice with me live and in person on your computer in the convenience of your home or where-ever you happen to be. It's convenient and easy! 

You will have a choice of either purchasing pre-recorded classes from my library so you can practice with me anytime, or you can participate LIVE in an Interactive class - meaning you can see me, I can see you, I can hear you, and I can give you feedback in real time. Plus, you can check out all of the other students in the classroom and invite your friends, which makes it even more fun. All you need is wifi and a webcam. Stay tuned for more informationcoming soon!

Drop me a line!

I look forward to seeing you soon! Let me know what you think of the new tools I've put in place to make purchasing classes easier, as well as my new online venture. I'd love to hear from you and can't wait to see you!!

Peace!

Susan

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With the holiday season comes frazzled nerves. We add more to our already over-burdened schedules in our attempt to make the season perfect. "More" is often 100% more than we already have to do. Now is the time to place both feet on the floor, sit tall in your seat, relax your shoulders and jaw, relax your shoulders and jaw again, close your eyes, take a few breaths and relax. Stop trying to do so much. Do what you can with what you have where you are. And, if you must do more, ask for help. Happy holidays everyone and Merry Christmas!

Much of our day is spent reacting to the events in our lives in good and not so good ways. Decide today to put your best self out there and instead of reacting to events, stop and listen to your own breath and heart's desire and act from that place. Stop engaging with the events of your day and start making your own events happen. And always remember - You Matter and happiness is a choice, not a chance.

Because I missed the last two weeks of practice with my favorite teacher, I was determined to be in class but the way of the world decided otherwise. After teaching my morning classes at MCC, I quickly left campus and needed to make just one very quick stop on the way to my class. I was excited to see my teacher and looking forward to that feeling of "everything is right with the world," after my practice. As things go, my quick errand took more than the time I had allotted. I decided to make a run for it anyway, pushing myself to get to class. You know that feeling? I have decided to do this and I will do it no matter what gets in my way! I will persevere! Along the way, an ambulance passed causing an already overburdened intersection to come to a full stop. There was a very courteous driver in front me who let every other car go in front of her which left me hanging in the middle of the intersection with no place to go. Fearing I would soon become the rumble under someone else's car, I jabbed at my horn impatiently, and more than one time.  My heart was racing and I was growing evermore angry with the situation. It suddenly occurred me I needed to stop this madness. Am I really stressing this much so I can get to my yoga class? What are my own lessons of yoga? The lessons I implore on my students, family and friends. I remember! Stop and breathe. So I did. I pulled over, breathed several deep breaths, and thought through my dilema. Here I am in the middle of Phoenix, 15 minutes away from my class that started 5 minutes ago. I will not make it on time and getting there this late would only aggravate me further. Instead, I decided to call my friend, and fellow yoga teacher, Nan (pictured above). Nan had recently arrived back home after a long summer vacation and I had been wanting to catch up with her and hear all about her summer. I called her and asked her to join me for lunch and low and behold she was available. So, this is what I was supposed to be doing today. Catching up with Nan! We had a delightful lunch and spent more than a couple of hours chatting as we sat outside under the shade of a tree. The weather is changing in Arizona, and it was just cool enough to be outside. As I was jabbering on about my vacation after she had shared with me all her adventures of summer, I suddenly felt something drop on my head. I thought, "No! It can't be." As I reached up and touch it, yes it was ... bird poop! I quickly asked the mom sitting at the next table with her baby if she could spare a baby wipe. I mopped my head to no avail! I was mortified. Wiping poo off your arm is easy but not so much from your hair. EEW! In the bathroom I was able to get it out of my hair but not out of my mind! Nan was ever so gracious to help me and sympathize by not laughing hysterically at my situation. I love her! We said our quick goodbyes as lunch had come to an abrupt end (at least we had finished eating!). Later in the day with clean hair I sat in front of my class telling them the story which was received with chuckles and laughter. It is a funny story and no harm done in the long run. It is even said bird poop on your head is good luck! I centered my class as usual asking them to connect with how their bodies feel. It occurred to me to also tell them to include their state of mind. "Do you feel resistance to sitting, aches and pains, or body soreness? Or perhaps even a bruise to your ego? Notice all of it and we will visit this again at the end of our practice to see what has changed." Looking back, I appreciate that yoga taught me to stop trying so hard when something isn't working. Stop, breathe, and regroup. Thank you my friend Nan for standing by me as my ego was a bit bruised and thank you yoga for teaching me to let it go. It was only an instance in time that has passed. I will go to my teacher's class next week and as for the good luck, I'll keep you posted! Move through your day with ease and find your mat today if only for a five minute sit. Namaste`.
P.S. Remember new classes begin next week at Val Vista Village!

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter, don't mind." ~ Dr. Seuss


This quote reminds me to be centered and grounded, connected to my authentic self. Too often in my life I have tried to act and do what I thought everyone else wanted. I felt like that would make me more likable, and all I ever wanted was to be liked. Yoga has taught me to to be who I am and this has brought me a wealth of loving family, friends and supportive community. Thank you Dr. Seuss!