May Events

Happy May! Is it really summer break for the kids? Is it that time already??  Feels like we just got through the “back to school craziness” not that long ago! Seriously, where does the time go? We had such a great April within our community– another challenge was completed (congratulations again Erin on winning those Jazz Fest tickets!), we had a great time at our annual crawfish boil, our BY 100 class was filled with amazing energy, our book club meeting had such great conversations, and not to mention, the daily practices that take place within the studio.

With all of that, we can’t help but get excited at the thought of what May has in store for our community. Will we defend our title for a 3rd consecutive year at the Crawfish and Roses event? Where will our creativity take us with our Paint Your Practice workshop? How many of our students will try something new and experience a SUP class for the first time? Every month while we plan these events, our desire for our students to grow, explore and step out of their comfort zones is at the forefront of it all.  In Buddha’s Brain, (book of the month!!!), Rick Hanson addresses the pursuit of happiness we are all too aware of.

“The answer to the question of how to grow good things inside your mind is this: Take in experiences of them. This will weave them into your brain, building up their neural circuits, so you can take them with you wherever you go. By taking just a few extra seconds to stay with a positive experience—even the comfort in a single breath—you’ll help turn a passing mental state into lasting neural structure.”

Our hope for this month is to be offer you opportunities to have some wonderful experiences with us, to learn to recognize them when they occur, be it on or off your mat, and to take them with you wherever you go.

“Do all that you can, with all that you have, in the time that you have, in the place where you are.” We’re so darn lucky to be a part of your journey in your pursuit of happiness.

In the meantime, here’s a look at what’s happening in the #Tribe985 community this month:

• WED · 5/1 · 10 AM · YOGA 101- MORNING SESSION 
  Join Kaitey for a 4-week introductory course that breaks down the essential poses of a Power Yoga practice.  Missed the first class? That’s ok, we’ll get you up to speed the next week! $60. Sign up HERE.
• EVERY SAT · 5/4 · 9:30 AM · YOGA IN THE PARK 
  Every Saturday morning Spring to Fall, we offer donation-based classes at Fairview Riverside State Park. Bring a mat, water, your family and friends. Suggested donation $5-15 benefits FRSP. Always weather permitting. Sign up HERE.
• SAT · 5/4 · 10 AM · LITTLE YOGIS AT CRAWFISH & ROSES 
  Join Ms. Elizabeth at one of our favorite outdoor events and teach your little yogi about giving back to the community. Plus, a full day of live music, arts and crafts, and the BEST crawfish you’ve ever had! $25 per person. Proceeds benefit the Miracle League and UP21 Foundation. Sign up HERE. 
• MON · 5/6 · 6 PM · YOGA 101- EVENING SESSION 
  Join Nicole for a 4-week introductory course that breaks down the essential poses of a Power Yoga practice. $60. Sign up HERE.
• FRI · 5/10 · 7:30 PM · SWEAT, FLOW, GLOW 
  A fun practice in the dark! Concentrate on how the posture feels, not how it looks. Wear white or neon colors! $20 includes glow paint. Sign up HERE.
• SAT · 5/11 · 10:30 AM · PAINT YOUR PRACTICE  
  This fun practice will be an opportunity to truly let go on the mat and get messy! We’ll create a masterpiece using our yoga practice as the brush. Come solo or bring your little yogi. $35 includes supplies for 1 adult and up to 2 children. All ages encouraged. Bring towel and change of clothes.Sign up HERE.
• SAT 5/11 12 PM CONNECTED WARRIORS: A TRAUMA CONSCIOUS TEACHER TRAINING
  Bayou Yoga is honored to host Christina Andrini and the Connected Warriors Teacher Training. This is a great opportunity for certified yoga teachers, yoga teachers in training, Veterans or Active-Duty Servicemembers, wellness professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning more about how yoga can support the wellbeing of Veterans, Servicemembers and their families. $40. Sign up HERE. For more info about this training contact : Christina Andrini- jaibhaktiyoga@gmail.com. To learn more about Connected Warriors click HERE.
• SUN · 5/12 · 4:15 PM · MOTHER’S DAY: YOGA ON TAP  
  Moms let’s do something outside the box this Mother’s Day. Bring just yourself or your family to the Abita Brewing Company for a one-hour vinyasa class that celebrates YOU! Follow it up with a tasty pint o’ beer or root beer for the kiddos. $15 includes one pint. Proceeds benefit the Northshore Humane Society. Sign up HERE.
• FRI · 5/17 · 7:30 PM · SWEAT, FLOW, GLOW FOR TEENS 
  Celebrate the end of the school year with a black light yoga party. Grab your neon and meet us on the mat for a fun yoga class that allows your expressive side to glow in the dark. $10, FREE for teens of BY members. Sign up HERE.
• SAT · 5/18 · 3 PM · BY TRAINING: INTRO TO MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN 
  Join Sofia for a training  to learn helpful tools that you can you use with any child, toddler to teen, in any setting, work or family life. Great for parents, teachers, child caregivers, and anyone who has a passion for helping children. $100 early bird pricing register by May 11, 2019, $125 after, includes all materials. Sign up HERE.
• SUN · 5/19 · 6:30 PM · YOGA NIDRA  
  Experience the power of Yoga Nidra with Kaitey, a meditative consciousness between a fully awakened state and a state of deep sleep. This practice is blissfully nourishing for body, mind and spirit. $20. Sign up HERE.
• SUN · 5/26 · 2 PM · RESTORE YOUR POWER
  Join Nichol on the last Sunday of every month as she leads you through a series of restorative postures. Hot stones will be placed on the body to melt away tension welcoming a deep sense of calm and peace. $35. Sign up HERE.
• MON · 5/27 · 9 AM · PASS THE MIC: MEMORIAL DAY 
  Join us for a special 90-minute class co-led by our BY teachers, delivering a unique and powerful practice in honor of those who have passed. Standard class rates apply. All other classes cancelled today. Sign up HERE.
• WED · 5/29 · ALL DAY · #WILD WEDNESDAY 
  Last Wednesday of every month we’re playing what YOU want to hear… Jazz, Blues, Rock & Roll, today we’re getting versatile with this famed Irish musician, Van Morrison. Standard class rates apply. Vote for next month’s artist or genre HERE.  
• WED · 5/29 · 7:15 PM· BY BOOK CLUB  
  Last Wednesday of every month BYBC meets. This month we’ll be reading “Buddha’s Brain” by Rick Hanson. Grab a copy, read it, and join us for a 30-minute themed yoga practice followed by an open discussion on the book. Standard class rates apply. Sign up HERE.