Teacher Highlight PeaceloveandYogastudio Carlsbad Dec 2010

A special "Thank You" to Jess the Owner of PeaceloveandYogastudio in Carlsbad for the incredible honor of being your first Highlighted Teacher. To all the wonderful Yoga Studio owners who have given me the opportunity to teach along the way Thank you!. Without your commitment and hard work I would not be able continue ...to learn and grow as a Yoga Teacher and more importantly as a person. Love and Blessings Garry

Yin /Yang Yoga Workshop Sunday Dec 19th 1:30-3:30 Garry Alesio & Susan Taylor Carlsbad CA

New Class And Studio Yoga OceansideWed Dec 1st 9am

Big News Yogis
If you looking for me on Wed mornings starting Wed Dec 1st.. 9am I will be teaching in the beautiful new studio Yoga Oceanside. It is owned by Danielle & Melanie they have created a most beautiful quiet space to really enjoy and expand your Yoga practice. ..December 1st Wed Vitality Vinyasa, 9 - 10:15am at Yoga Oceanside Namaste..Garry

Some Really Nice Articles about Men and Yoga by Mindbodygreen and Jason Wachod

Dudes & Yoga: Jocks Throw Down Their Mats - MindBodyGreen http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-1477/Dudes-Yoga-Jocks-Throw-Down-Their-Mats.html
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5 Reasons Why Dudes Should Practice Yoga - MindBodyGreen http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-923/5-Reasons-Why-Dudes-Should-Practice-Yoga.html

What Inspired Yogis to Hit the Mat By Jason Wachob
Men and Yoga: What Inspired Yogis to Hit the Mat - MindBodyGreen http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-1500/Men-and-Yoga-What-Inspired-Yogis-to-Hit-the-Mat.html

Yin/Yang Yoga Workshop with Garry Alesio & Susan Taylor Sunday Oct 17th 2010 1-3pm YogaBranch Vista CA

Garry Alesio Presenting at the Womens Health Conference in Vista Oct 9th/10th 2010

Iam incredibly honored to have been invited by Rebecca Miller who is the Owner of Vista Jazzercise, LLC, and Yoga Branch.She is my good friend/fellow Yoga teacher/fitness guru and studio owner.She works endless hours in Seva/Karma Yoga/Service to others in so many ways,she is an inspiration to myself and all who know her...Please join me and the other wonderful presenters for this very important weekend conference on Women's Health.
This is a topic that has always been close to my heart after the heart breaking loss of my mother when I was 19 yrs old "1969" due to Cancer.. Hope to see you there.. Garry

An abundant week 9/27/10 of great classes to teach this week in and around Carlsbad Ca

An abundant week 9/27/10 of great classes to teach this week in and around Carlsbad Ca. More info and studio locations at getinspiredyogaq.com

Mon Noon PLAY Cbad
Tues 6pm PLAY Cbad
Wed 9:30 am Play Cbad "sub"
Wed 6:30 pm Yogabranch Vista
Thurs 9am PLAY Cbad
Fri 9:30am Play Cbad
Sat 8am Play Cbad
Sat 10am Yogabranch "Shadowridge"
Sun 10:30am Yogavista Studio

My Yoga Class Music Play List 9/19/2010

Sitar Lights 8:54 DJ Drez Jahta Beat a Path to Light
Crazy Heart 7:09 Bahramji & Maneesh De Moor Call of the Mystic
Starry Spiral 4:10 Lodestone Resonator Buddha Groove 4
Ajnabee Feat. Go-ray 6:08 EarthRise SoundSystem The Yoga Sessions
Bars 1,2,3,4 5:20 März Love streams
Butterfly 4:26 Talvin Singh O.K.
Daylight As Sunset 7:06 EarthRise SoundSystem The Yoga Sessions
The Pride In Your Eyes (Om Nama Shiva) 3:46 Tillmann Uhrmacher Difference
Floating 5:55 David Gordon Buddha Groove 4
Have a Little Faith 3:54 Michael Franti & Spearhead All Rebel Rockers
Path to Light 5:45 DJ Drez Jahta Beat a Path to Light
Wavepool 1:00:00 Robert Rand Wavepool

Back to Basics Yoga Workshop Sept 12 1-3pm YogaBranch Vista

Come Join me for a super fun Back to Basics Yoga Workshop Sept 12th 1-3pm
YogaBranch Building - Renovations Fundraiser all proceeds go to supporting the ongoing creation of the beautiful YogaBranch Studio in Vista, everyone one welcome.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Garry

My 5AM Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Practice in Carlsbad Ca

My 5AM Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Practice in Carlsbad Ca

Greetings Yogi's
On Sat 8/28/2010 during the 10am Yogabranch flow class that teach I was asked by one of my very inspired students who truly reflects the spirit and beauty of yoga within and without to share my home practice on my blog. So with gratitude for her interest and request I thought I would.
This is my 5am Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Practice that I do everyday and find that is brings a sense of calm and confidence throughout my entire day as a result of my offering to myself.
While normally Iam drawn to the active flowing asana expression of a Yoga Practice this practice itself only lasts about 15 or 20 minutes,I have found this early morning practice the most challenging to maintain though.In many ways it feels more life enhancing and transformative then the active physical asana practice which I still enjoy and continue to do later each the day.
I start it about 5am by awakening naturally without an alarm while its still dark outside and begin by taking a shower without turning on any excess lights or connecting to any outer sources of distracting energy or sound then absolutely necessary."Not checking emails or phone messages or tv".I then prepare my breakfast quietly still any without anymore light than needed to attend to ritual safely.
My first meal of the day consists of a few pieces of a fresh fruit a combination & amount of choice for that day ( it might be a peach/banana/fresh pineapple/ apple),and 1/2 a sweet potato already cooked ,small amount of steamed rice already cooked.I place this mixture in a large glass bowl and warm the mixture in the microwave for about 3 min and stir together afterward to blend the beautiful flavors and natural sweetness.Once that is prepared with the warm bowl in hand I sit with it in my lap and palms feeling the warmth and close my eyes breathing in the sweet aroma I pause and reflect in gratitude.
After each spoonful I place the spoon back in the bowl and releasing my hold on it while chewing and bringing my awareness to giving myself the gift of tasting the warmed blend of flavors in my meal.
During that time I close my eyes a breath in and out with out a pause at the top or bottom with a breath flow that is about 50% of capacity.Once Iam completely finished that spoonful portion of my meal and before taking another spoonful I pause fully take two full cycles of breath.Then I begin the cycle over again as I mentioned it takes about 15-20 min's and I find it quite challenging and interesting to observe how my mind runs off to planning the day ahead or I start eating faster or forget to release the spoon or even get up to do something while iam still chewing as if in a mind controlled trance.This practice does have an almost trance like calming effect as well that has been amazing and I also notice that I feel complete and full after only a few spoonfuls..When I complete my meal I place the bowl beside me sit in a warm inner calm and stillness that abides till I feel complete.I then get up and go on the enjoy my day having given myself the gift of 15 -20 minutes.

This meditative Eating, Breathing and Observing Yoga Practice has brought me a renewed sense of joy,calm and inner fullness.
I am delighted and honored to have been asked to share a part of my Yoga Practice/Life with you..
Love and Blessing
Garry

Multiple Sclerosis Yoga Fundraiser Aug 22 Yoga Branch Vista 1:00-2:15 PM with Garry Alesio

Moving Beyond Success to Significance

"Moving Beyond Success to Significance"
Source: Michael Josephson, charactercounts.org

I frequently address people who are highly successful. They’re at the top of their field and often have all the comforts that wealth can afford. Most seem to enjoy their success.

So, in a way, it surprises me how deeply many of them respond when I talk about the difference between success and significance. Invariably, I see knowing nods when I describe Alfred Nobel’s disillusionment when he read his obituary that was printed by mistake after his brother died. Although it was complimentary, describing him as a brilliant chemist who’d made his fortune inventing dynamite, he was struck by how hollow and inconsequential his accomplishments seemed as the summation of his life. Determined to leave a more worthy legacy, he established the Nobel Prizes to acknowledge great human achievements.

Mr. Nobel realized there’s a transitory quality to success but immortality in significance. A life devoted to attaining personal goals can be admirable and satisfying, but it can be enormously enriched when we use our talents and time to improve the lives of others.

In his book Living a Life That Matters, Harold Kushner wrote, “Our souls are not hungry for fame, comfort, wealth, or power. Our souls are hungry for meaning for the sense that we have figured out how to live so that our lives matter, so that the world will be at least a little bit different for our having passed through it.”

If we realize this before it’s too late, we’re less likely to dishonor our families and our legacies with dishonesty or selfishness. Success isn’t enough.

Michael Josephson Commentary: Moving Beyond Success to Significance 655.3
Source: charactercounts.org

Inversions Basics & Beyond Yoga Workshop Sept 26th 1-3PM PeaceloveandYoga Studio Carlsbad CA

Inversions Basics & Beyond
A Yoga Workshop for beginners & everyone else
Garry Alesio
Sept 26th 1-3pm
PeaceloveandYoga Studio Carlsbad CA.
http://peaceloveandyogastudio.com
...Details to Follow..

East Meets West,Fitness/Yoga Bootcamp Sunday July11th 1-3pm

Sunday July 11th 1-3pm Yogabranch Vista
An active challenging workshop for new and experienced yoga and jazzercise students.
Cardio, endurance,strength,core fitness and flexibility.Also incorporating The practice of Yoga to achieve spinal alignment a healthy back and happy hips.
Click on the flyer link below for details hope to see you there ..Garry

http://garryalesio.com/images/yoga_workshop_east_meets_west_large.gif

Greetings Yogis Iam very excited to announce I am subbing two upcoming classes at Yoga Vista July 5th & 12th 9-10:15am level 1/2

Greetings Yogis Iam very excited to announce I am subbing two upcoming classes at Yoga Vista July 5th & 12th 9-10:15am level 1/2
Yogavista.net

Greetings Yogis I am so happy to be home and looking forward to sharing some of the many gifts from my travels

Greetings Yogis I am so happy to be home and looking forward to sharing some of the many gifts I received on and off the mat during my travels with included Esalen and Tassajara .Below are linked below if you have never been to either of the wonderful locations.

I resume my regular class schedule this week June 22nd
Tues PLAY Studio 6PM
Wed YogaBranch Vista 6:30pm
Fri PLAY Studio 9:30 am
Sat PLAY Studio 8am
Sat Yogabranch Shadowridge 10am

http://www.sfzc.org/tassajara/photos.asp?catid=4,19&pageid=1788

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/06/esalen-yoga-festival-5-days-5-deities-for-personal-transformation/

Iam off to share the abundance of life at Esalen & Tassajara June 6th-18th.

Iam off to share the abundance of life with many beautiful Souls & wonderful teachers at Esalen & Tassajara for Yoga/ Meditation/ Hot Springs/ Amazing food from June 6th-18th.
I look forward to returning to teach yoga beginning the week of June 21st and sharing all the gifts I have received.
Much love and Blessings Garry

Off to my Yoga Big Sur Vacation..June 6th

It is with much gratitude that Iam letting you know about the truly gifted yoga teachers that have so kindly agreed to hold the sacred space of your YogaBranch Yoga practice for me while Iam on vacation for two weeks starting this Sunday June 6th. My time away will be spent in celebration of life through deepening my Yoga practice,training, meditation,nature and great food in and around Big Sur CA. I look forward to returning and opening the gifts I receive with you all on the week of June 21st. If you want to learn more please do stop by this week to meet and be as inspired by them as Iam. Much love Garry

Stephanie Turley is going to assist & share some teaching moments this Wednesday 6:30Pm, Vista and will sub the following two.
Kimberly Chapman is going to assist & share some teaching moments this Sat and will sub the next two Saturdays at 10am Shadowridge.
Carla Tanner will assist and share some teaching moments this Thursday 7:30 Pm,Vista class and then transition as the "permanent teacher" for that slot as let go of that class and teach it for a final time.

The Heart and Soul Of Yoga..Asana,Pranayama,Meditation Garry Alesio.. Wed May 26th 6:30-8:00 PM

The Heart and Soul Of Yoga..Asana,Pranayama,Meditation
Garry Alesio.. Wed May 26th 6:30-8:00 PM "Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
Asana~The ancient yogis used asana to prepare the body for meditation.
Pranayama ~A yogi's life is not measured by the number of days but by the number of his breaths," Pranayama purifies and removes distractions from the mind making it easier to concentrate and Meditate. Dhyana~ The goal of Meditation is not unconsciousness or nothingness. It is heightened awareness and oneness with the universe.

Words of Inspiration ..Georgia O'Keeffe

Words of Inspiration ..Georgia O'Keeffe “I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life -- and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” Georgia O'Keeffe

Yin/Yang Yoga Workshop ..Garry Alesio & Susan Taylor

Yin/Yang Yoga Workshop
Garry Alesio & Susan Taylor
Sunday May 23 2010 1:00-3:00Pm

Cultivate the Art of Stillness in Movement and the Flow in Stillness.
Go deeper where you are rather than where you think we should be.

The Yin style of long-held passive poses opens and targets connective tissue, specifically ligaments and tendons in the joints and spine.The Yin practice restores the vital Chi/ energy to flow through the subtle channels while creating the opportunity to expierence a more contemplative, non-reactive quality of mind. A more active,dynamic,Yang style Vinyasa practice will follow,strengthening and invigorating the body and mind.Yang Yoga is a powerful sequence of Hatha postures practiced continually in combination with bandhas and ujjayi breath. This combination creates a deep heat for internal cleansing and a relaxed, meditative state.
Cost $20 pre-paid or $25 at the door
Click Yogabranch.com for Info and Registration
Yoga Branch 1260 E Vista Way,Vista Ca 92084
760-630-0101

Death. "Encouraging Words" by Zen Master Guishan

Death. "Encouraging Words" by Zen Master Guishan

Some day you will die.
Lying on your sick bed about to breathe your last, you will be assailed by every kind of pain,
Your mind will be filled with fears and anxieties and you will not know where to go or what to do,
Only then you will realize you have not practiced well.
The skandhas/aggregates (matter, sensations, conceptions, impulses and consciousness)
and the four elements in you will quickly disintegrate, and your consciousness will be pulled wherever your ancient, twisted karma leads it.
Impermanence does not hesitate.
Death will not wait.
You will not be able to extend you life by even a second.
How many thousands times more will you have to pass through the gates of birth and death.
If these words are challenging, even insulting, let them be an encouragement for you to change
Practice heroically
Do not accumulate unnecessary possessions.
Don't give up.
Still your mind, end wrong perceptions, concentrate and do not run after the objects of your senses.
Practice diligently.
Be determined not to let your days and months pass by wastefully.

A Yoga Journey to uncover your Core Truth ~ Garry Alesio Wed May 12th 6:30-8:00pm

Garry Alesio Wed May 12th 6:30-8:00pm "Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
A Yoga Journey to uncover your Core Truth.. An Abdominal Strengthening And Spinal Twist Class .We will move with awareness and confidence through our dynamic, energizing flow practice. The creative sequences,innovative spinal twists and empowering abdominal work will inspire and awaken your body while guiding you to uncover your own Core Truth both on and off the mat.

Seeking Balance In Yoga And Life ~ Garry Alesio Wed May 5th 6:30-8:00pm

Seeking Balance In Yoga And Life ~ Garry Alesio Wed May 5th 6:30-8:00pm
"Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com is the meeting of effort and surrender with steadfast courage to find balance by hugging to the midline.The balance poses we explore in our yoga supports us to remain strong in the midst o...f life's challenges."Thanks" to very inspired yoga student Josh for the great theme idea.

New Beginnings- Awaken The Flow of Spirit Within

New Beginnings- Awaken The Flow of Spirit Within
Backbends and Inversions~Garry Alesio April 28,6:30-8:00Pm
"Yoga Challenge Class" @ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
Embrace the excitement and courage of new beginnings through this energizing flow practice that will awaken your heart and spirit with a dynamic Inversion and Backbend flow culminating with your own beautiful expression of Vrschikasana. An all levels active class with options "play full" for everyone

Inversions For Beginners Sunday, April 25 –1:00–3:00pm

Inversions For Beginners
Sunday, April 25 1:00-3:00pm
Yoga Vista Studio 319 E Broadway Vista CA 92084
Do you know that inversions are considered one of yoga's Fountain of Youth practices? With gravity pulling us down to earth most of our lives, we can counteract this strong force by doing the opposite with inversions. This workshop is for those who have never done an inversion or are fairly new to the concept. You will learn safe and easy ways to "turn your life upside down" and have fun in the process! Cost: $20 pre-paid or $25 at the day of the Workshop.

54 "FUN" Salutations Garry Alesio Wed April 21 2010

54 "FUN" Salutations /Garry Alesio April 21,6;30-8:00Pm
"Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
A wild and playful exploration of transitions,sequences and poses designed to build strength,flexibility and bring a huge smile to your body, mind and spirit

Pranayama Basics and Beyond
Sunday April 18th
1:00pm-3:00pm

Cost $20 pre-paid or $25 at the door
Click Yogabranch.com
for Info and Registration

**Note this workshop is for everyone including Yoga students and Yoga teachers looking to integrate a Pranayama practice to their classes**

Yoga Branch
1260 E Vista Way,Vista Ca 92084
760-630-0101

Yoga Class Music Play List April 14th 2010

Music Play list Garry Alesio April 14th 6:30 Pm Class
..Forward Bends,Hip Openers,Twists

The Viaduct -(Kid Loco Remix) 6:01 The Pastels- Illuminati
Dread Iternal- 9:20 Bill Laswell Sacred System, Book of Entrance
Starry Spiral -4:10 Lodestone Resonator- Buddha Groove 4
Ajnabee Feat.- Go-ray 6:08 EarthRise Sound System- The Yoga Sessions
Bars 1,2,3,4- 5:20 März- Love streams
Butterfly 4:26- Talvin Singh- O.K.
The Nomad- 5:10 Niraj Chag Along the Dusty Road
Daylight As Sunset- 7:06 EarthRise SoundSystem- The Yoga Sessions
Floating- 5:55 David Gordon- Buddha Groove 4
Little Gem- 4:31 Euphoria Beautiful My Child
A Beautiful Day- 3:52 India.Arie- Testimony, Vol. 2: Love & Politics
Aphelion 5:19- John Adorney- Beckoning
Summer Sky -7:14 Honeyroot Sound Echo Location
I Saved the World Today- 4:53 Eurythmics- Peace
Light and Truth- 9:54 Jeffrey Koepper- Luminosity

Forward Bends,Hip Openers and Twists~ Garry Alesio Wed April 14 2010

Forward Bends,Hip Openers and Twists~Garry Alesio April 14th,6;30-8:00Pm
"Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
The Source of all that we long for is deep inside of us.
We will playfully examine the introspective nature of these poses and the authentic personal expression of concealment and revelation on the mat and off.

Happy Hips ~ Happy Back Workshop with Garry Alesio

Happy Hips ~ Happy Back Workshop with Garry Alesio
Sunday, April 11 – 1:00-3:00pm
Do you sit alot, drive alot, stand alot and/or get minimal daily movement to your back? Garry will help you understand the close connection between your hips and your back by exploring focused yoga poses to open and release your hips so th...at you can experience a healthier and happier back. Cost: $20 pre-paid or $25 at the day of the Workshop

The Getinspiredyoga 100 ~ Garry Alesio April 7th,6;30-8:00Pm

The Getinspiredyoga 100 ~ Garry Alesio April 7th,6;30-8:00Pm
"Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
The Getinspiredyoga 100 is a High Energy Yoga Celebration of 100 poses.
We will flow playfully and integrate upper body,core strengthening poses,inversions,back bends,twists and more to invigorate and awaken your mind, body and soul.This practice is "open to all" who love to live life to the fullest on and off the mat.

Jedi Flight School Yoga Class~Garry Alesio, Wed March 31,6;30-8:00Pm

Jedi Flight School~ Garry Alesio March 31,6;30-8:00Pm
"Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
Soar into new heights in your Arm balance and Inversion practice tonight. We will cultivate the steadfast courage of your own warrior spirit by connecting deeply to your core power to,invigorate,awaken and strengthen your confidence in your practice and your life.

Music Playlist/Yin & Yang Yoga Class,Garry Alesio March 24,6;30-8:00Pm

Music Playlist/Yin & Yang Yoga Class,Garry Alesio March 24,6;30-8:00Pm

Namaste 8:01 Karl Maddison ~ Tibetan Groove
Harmonic Oasis 5:31 Kevin Wood~ Scenic Listening
Relax (Blank & Jones, Vargo Vocal Mix) 6:08 Blank & Jones Beauty
Banana Pancakes 3:12 Jack Johnson In Between Dreams
The Viaduct (Kid Loco Remix) 6:01 The Pastels Illuminati
Patan Part 1 8:03 Red Buddha Raindance
Rocket-out With the Tide (jeno's Keyed In Mix) 5:13 Rocket Revolutions In Sound
Alsema Dub 5:48 Bill Laswell & Jah Wobble Radioaxiom -
When Roads Become Divided 3:54 7and5 ~ Trading Stories
Peaceful Heart 4:28 Gandalf ~Calling Wisdom
Something to Believe In 4:48 ~Clannad The Best of Clannad: In a Lifetime
Threshold/Ascension 7:12 Robert Beau Michaels Tantra Bliss
Beneath Clouds - Part Four 17:36 Thom Brennan~ Beneath Clouds

Yin & Yang Yoga~ Garry Alesio March 24,6;30-8:00Pm

Yin & Yang Yoga~ Garry Alesio March 24,6;30-8:00Pm
"Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
We will playfully cultivate the art of Stillness in Movement and the Flow in Stillness.Learning to go deeper where we are rather than where we think we should be the Yin style of long-held passive poses opens the body to more flexibility and energy flow through the subtle channels while also being open to a more contemplative, non-reactive quality of mind. A more active,dynamic,Yang style Vinyasa will follow,strengthening and invigorating the body and mind.www.getinspiredyoga.com

Turn Towards The Mystery..GarryAlesio Wed March 17 6:30-8PM

Turn Towards The Mystery..
Garry Alesio Wed March 17,6;30-8Pm "Yoga Challenge Class"@YogaBranch/ Vista www.yogabranch.com Mantain your balance while turning towards a new direction in your life.Big changes can be exciting,scary,even seem like its just not worth the effort.In our practice tonight we will have the opportunity to create a firm,strong and stable platform. With a fierce and playful courage
in poses like Parsva Bakasana~Parivrtta Hasta Padangusthasana,Parivrtta Trikonasana,Parivrttaikapada Sirsasana..... we will powerfully twist...
and turn towards that new direction which calls our soul.

"Fire and Ice" Yoga Class/ Garry Alesio March 10th 6;30-8PM

"Fire and Ice" Garry Alesio March 10,6;30-8Pm
"Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
Kapalabhati & Bhastrika Pranayama fires up our passionate flow practice tonight & it cools down with Nadi Shodhana & Meditation.
Hope to see you there~ Garry

What Is Our Life About by Ezra Bayda

What Is Our Life About?
By Ezra Bayda
Our aspiration, our calling, our desire for a genuine life,
is to see the truth of who we really are —
that the nature of our Being is connectedness and love,
not the illusion of a separate self to which our suffering clings.
It is from this awareness that Life can flow through us;
the Unconditioned manifesting freely as our conditioned body.

And what is the path? To learn to reside in whatever Life presents.
To learn to attend to all of those things that block the flow of a more open life;
and to see them as the very path to awakening — all of the constructs, the identities,
the holding back, the protections,all of the fears, the self-judgments, the blame —
all that separates us from letting Life be.

And what is the path? To turn away from constantly seeking comfort
and from trying to avoid pain. To open to the willingness to just be,
in this very moment, exactly as it is.

No longer so ready to be caught in the relentlessly spinning mind.
Practice is about awakening to the true Self; no one special to be,
nowhere to go, just Being.

We are so much more than just this body, just this personal drama.
As we cling to our fear, and our shame, and our suffering,
we forsake the gratitude of living from our natural Being.

So where, in this very moment, do we cling to our views?

Softening around the mind's incessant judgment,
we can awaken the heart that seeks to be awakened.


And when the veil of separation rises, Life simply unfolds as it will.
No longer caught in the self-centered dream, we can give ourselves to others,
like a white bird in the snow.

Time is fleeting. Don't hold back. Appreciate this precious Life.

Yoga Class Music Playlist 3/3/10

Crazy Heart 7:09 Bahramji & Maneesh De Moor
Anand Prabat 5:41 RANGA
Ecstasy 4:25 New Order
Rocket-out With the Tide (jeno's Keyed In Mix) 5:13 Rocket
Breath In 4:30 7and5
Viva la Vida 4:01 Coldplay
Always (Lovetronic Vocal)7:07 Lisa Shaw
Music and Wine (Teksoul Dub)5:23 Blue Six
Fly 4:12 7and5
Livingston Storm 7:00 Lotus
Three Stars No Match 4:23 Naomi
The Time of My Life 3:34 David Cook
Colorado 5:07 Lotus
Not As We 4:45 Alanis Morissette
Relax (Blank & Jones, Vargo Vocal Mix) 6:08 Blank & Jones
A Column of Glyphs 4:27 Richard Bone
Moment of Grace 10:58 Liquid Mind

A Special Power Yoga Class Wed Mar 3rd 6:30-8:00PM

A Special Power Yoga Class Garry Alesio Wed Mar 3rd6:30-8:00PM
Yoga Challenge Class,YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
A Special Power Yoga Class Garry Alesio Wed Mar 3rd 6:30-8:00PM Yoga Challenge Class,YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com A dynamic class which synchronizes breath and movement,creating the highest level of energy,vitality within.We will practice in a slightly warmed room to create optimal flexibility and physical health by invigorating our whole body,strengthening the weak links, and releasing long held tensions.

Yoga Class Music Play List for Wed,Feb 24th 6:30-8:00Pm

Desh Nayad Feat.5:37 EarthRise SoundSystem
East Vs West 7:14 Eastern Spirit
Desert Rose 4:46 Sting
Anand Prabat 5:41 RANGA
Spiritualize 9:15 Lotus
Viva la Vida 4:01 Coldplay
Three Stars No Match 4:23 Naomi
Adrift 3:56 Jack Johnson
Krishna Murti 6:53 Wah!
Threshold/Ascension 7:12 Robert Beau Michaels
Summer Fields 7:19 Rudy Adrian
Beneath Clouds - Part Four 17:36 Thom Brennan
'Sensation' 8:08 Soundscapes

Asana~Pranayama~Dhyana Garry Alesio Wed Feb 24th 6:30-8pm

Asana~Pranayama~Dhyana Garry Alesio Wed,Feb 24th 6:30-8:00Pm
"Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com
Pantanjali's 8 Fold Path ~ Asana & Pranayama help's us build a foundation,
Dhyana helps us recondition our minds and,move towards a full realization of our true nature and oneness with spirit.

What To Remember When Waking by David Whyte

WHAT TO REMEMBER WHEN WAKING

In that first hardly noticed
moment to which you wake,
coming back to this life
from the other more secret,
moveable and frighteningly
honest world where everything
began, there is a small
opening into the new day
which closes the moment
you begin your plans.

What you can plan is too small
for you to live. What you can live
wholeheartedly will make plans
enough for the vitality
hidden in your sleep.
To be human is to become visible
while carrying what is hidden
as a gift to others.
To remember the other world
in this world is to live in your
true inheritance.
You are not a troubled guest
on this earth, you are not
an accident
amidst other accidents
you were invited
from another and greater
night than the one
from which
you have just emerged.
Now, looking through the slanting light
of the morning window toward
the mountain presence
of everything that can be,
what urgency calls you to your
one love?
What shape waits in the seed
of you to grow and spread
its branches against a future sky?
Is it waiting in the fertile sea?
In the trees beyond the house?
In the life you can imagine
for yourself?
In the open and lovely
white page on the waiting desk?

~ David Whyte ~
(The House of Belonging)

Happy Hips~ Happy Back A Free Yoga Workshop 2/20/10

Happy Hips~Happy Back with Garry Alesio
A Free Yoga workshop
Saturday Feb 20th 1:30-2:30
Do you sit alot~drive alot~ Stand Alot and or get minimal daily movement to your back?Garry will help you understand the close connection between your hips and back by exploring focused yoga poses to open and release your hips so that you can experience a healthier happier back
Yoga Vista,319 East Bway Vista,Ca,92084.
760-630-9642

Standing Poses Yoga Challange Class Wed 2/17/10

Standing Poses Rooting & Rising A Yoga Class Wed 2/17/10
Garry Alesio Yoga Challenge Class 6:30-8pm
Yogabranch Vista Ca http://www.yogabranch.com/
Like the deep roots of the mighty Oak tree we will plant our roots deeply into the earth to create a strong and steady foundation to support and celebrate your practice and life. We will reconnect with many of the basic standing poses as well as have the opportunity to playfully explore more challenging ones like Adho Muka Vrksasana & Eka Hasta Vrksasana.
Namaste Garry http://www.getinspiredyoga.com/blog

Hip Opener & Backbends Yoga Class 2/10/2010

Hip Openers and Backbends Yoga Class Wed 2/10/2010

"Nothing Happens untill Something Moves 'Albert Einstein"
Garry Alesio,"Yoga Challenge" Class 6:30-8pm
YogaBranch Vista Ca http://www.yogabranch.com/
We will deeply and playfully release our hips and open our hearts
to the celebration of life join us for an all levels active practice ~
Namaste Garry http://www.getinspiredyoga.com/

Yoga Music Playlist 2/7/2010

Dancing For A Vision /David & Steve Gordon 9:25
Beloved Karma/I Sweat Fitness Music 5:58
Send Me on My Way/Rusted Root 4:23
Summer Sky/ Honeyroot 7:14
Forward Wayback /7 & 5 5:43
Moving/Erik Wollo 5:37
Heavenly/ Skylar Blue 5:25
So Near Yet So Far/ Robert Beau Michaels 5:05
River Flowing /Diatonis 8:40
The Way Home Kevin Braheny 24:53

Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Willaimson

Our Deepest Fear
by Marianne Williamson
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Inversion Yoga Class Wed 2/3/2010

Aversion to Inversions these days?/ Lets straighten Out that Banana !
Garry Alesio Wed,Feb 3rd 6:30-8:00Pm "Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com Join us Wed Eve"All Levels Fun" Active Practice.The keys to getting out of "your banana" are strong work in the legs~muscular energy,hugging to mid-line. Also a strong engaged core to draw the ribs back and keep your lower back happy. Inversions enliven your body,mind and spirit by reversing the effects of gravity and flood your vital organs and brain with nourishment. Namaste Garry

Fire in The Belly /Garry Alesio Wed,Jan 27th 6:30-8:00Pm "Yoga Challenge Class"@ YogaBranch/Vista www.yogabranch.com Join us Wed eve for a "Fiery Core" engaging and strengthening "All Levels" advanced practice. Our spirit and body's,will be awakened with a dynamic flow then playfully we will explore,expand and support ...our practice from the inside out. We will then complete our practice with Bhastrika & Kapalbhati Pranayama "All Levels" of practitioner will go home feeling empowered, cleansed revitalized Namaste Garry

Yoga Class Music Playlist 1/27/10

1. Happen / Jesse Hozeny 12:05
2. Walking Through / Kaya Project 6:13
3. Joi / Tumbara 8:10
4. Patan Part 1 / Red Buddha 8:03
5. The Warm Life of Sacred River / Pierandrea "T... 5:23
6. Red Guitars / Erik Wøllo 5:22
7. Soft Landing / David & Steve Gordon 7:06
8. Tribal Hymn / Kevin Wood 5:35
9. The Jewel In the Lotus (Tibetan Chant Plus Ur... 6:26
10. Balearic Blue / Blank & Jones 6:34
11. Desire of the Ages / Robert Carty & Sylken 11:03
12. Journey to Peace / Liquid Mind 11:20

90 Minute Class Music Playlist wk 1/19/10

1. Forever / 7and5 5:10
2. Patan Part 1 / Red Buddha 8:03
3. Indra / Urban Nature 5:47
4. In My Bones / Groove Armada 4:45
5. The Warm Life of Sacred River / Pierandrea "T... 5:23
6. Aigiri Nam / N.A.i.D 5:43
7. Breath In / 7and5 4:30
8. Soft Landing / David & Steve Gordon 7:06
9. Hanuman Jai / Bronwin 8:01
10. Tribal Hymn / Kevin Wood 5:35
11. The Jewel In the Lotus (Tibetan Chant Plus Ur... 6:26
12. Where the River Joins the Ocean / Gandalf 7:10
13. Days of Wonder / Space Guru 6:36
14. Desire of the Ages / Robert Carty & Sylken 11:03
15 Liquid Mind 11:20

My Yoga Class Music Play List 1/14/2010 (90min)


Dear Friends of Getinspiredyoga
Here is my Yoga Class music play list for my upcoming classes at YogaBranch/Vista & Shadowridge www.Yogabranch.com & Lajollayogacenter www.lajollayogacenter.com
week 1/14/2010 I would love hearing about the music you enjoy as well.
Blessings Garry

Gliding In Azure 7:24 David & Steve Gordon Yoga Hotel
Indra 5:47 Urban Nature Coming Home
In My Bones 4:45 Groove Armada Vertigo
The Warm Life of Sacred River 5:23 Pierandrea "The Professor" Music for Yoga
Aigiri Nam 5:43 N.A.i.D Varanasi
Breath In 4:30 7and5 In a Moment's Time
Soft Landing 7:06 David & Steve Gordon Yoga Hotel 3
At the River 6:34 Groove Armada Vertigo
Tribal Hymn 5:35 Kevin Wood Scenic Listening
Where the River Joins the Ocean 7:10 Gandalf Sacred River
Days of Wonder 6:36 Space Guru Raya Yoga - Lesson Two
Desire of the Ages 11:03 Robert Carty & Sylken The Endless Vista
Now More Than Ever 9:46 David Helpling & Jon Jenkins Treasure
Silver Part 3 7:02 Thom Brennan Silver

My Yoga Class Music Playlist 1/4/2010

Dear Friends of Getinspiredyoga
A few wonderful students have requested the names of some of the music/songs which I play in class so I thought I would post it weekly,Enjoy~
Here is my Yoga Class music play list for my upcoming classes at YogaBranch/Vista & Shadowridge www.Yogabranch.com & Lajollayogacenter www.lajollayogacenter.com
week 1/4/2010 I would love hearing about the music you enjoy as well. Blessings Garry
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65 Percent 8:25 Kaya Project Elixir
Dourbiha 6:04 Mo Mo Earth 'n' Bass - Volume One
Krsna Pranam 6:26 Jaya Lakshmi & Deva Priyo Ocean of Mercy
Aigiri Nam 5:43 N.A.i.D Varanasi
The Warm Life of Sacred River 5:23 Pierandrea "The Professor" Music for Yoga
Raindance 7:25 Red Buddha Time to Relax - Wellness & Spa Edition
Gliding In Azure 7:24 David & Steve Gordon Yoga Hotel
Sacred Mountain 7:33 Karl Maddison Tibetan Groove
Saragossa's Manuscript 5:52 Patrick O'Hearn The So Flows Sessions
The Eternal Return 5:18 Kevin Wood Kindred New Age
Black Bamboo 7:33 Deborah Martin, Greg Klamt & Mark Rowland Convergence
Where the River Joins the Ocean 7:10 Gandalf Sacred River
Tranquil 8:01 Paul Avgerinos LOVE
Drawing Water 7:35 Darshan Ambient The Zen Master's Diary (Remastered)
All Things End 6:14 David Helpling Sleeping on the Edge of the World

My Teaching Schedule for 2009/2010

Tuesday 6:00-7:00PM
Peaceloveandyogastudio~Carlsbad, Ca*(starting Feb 2010
peaceloveandyogastudio.com

Wednesday 6:30-8:00PM Yoga Challange
YogaBranch Vista, Vista Ca **
Yogabranch.com

Friday 7:00-8:15AM Hot Vinyasa
LaJollaYogaCenter, La Jolla Ca
Lajollayogacenter.com

Saturday 8:00-9:15AM
Peaceloveandyogastudio/Carlsbad(starting Feb 2010)
peaceloveandyogastudio.com

Saturday 10:00-11:30AM Yoga Flow
YogaBranch Shadowridge, Vista Ca
Yogabranch.com

Sunday 8:00-9:15AM Hot Vinyasa
LaJollaYogaCenter, La Jolla Ca
Lajollayogacenter.com

Sunday 9:30-10:30AM True Beginner
LaJollaYogaCenter, La Jolla Ca
Lajollayogacenter.com