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When the student becomes the teacher

Anika Fassia found Just B Yoga when it was very new in 2010. The weekly free yoga class on Wednesdays was in the gym of an elementary school. No frills. Anika quickly became a regular on the gym floor with her neighbors working in to their yoga. Her practice was new. Her smile and laughter

Video: Keep saluting the light within

On June 21, Just B Yoga celebrated the summer solstice with a 108 Sun Salutation practice. Many thanks go to Gale Amon who shared crystal singing bowls for the practice and Ben Godoshian who played the congas. More than 20 dedicated yogis shared their energy and light through this intense practice. Keep shining ya’ll. B

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Conscious commerce: Put your money where your beliefs are

Nowadays, what we spend our money on and who it’s benefitting has greater significance. Many of us are working extra hard for the little dollars we do make, so we want it to go as far as it can. Others of us are extending our spirit practices into our wallets. Just B Yoga & Tai

Just B Yoga Common Ground Ticket contest

We #LoveMusic. We #Lovelansing. We know you do too. So Common Ground is a match made for Just B  Yoga fans. Here’s your chance to get to enjoy all seven days of Common Ground  music festival for you and a guest ($160 value). 1) Like us on Facebook. 2) Follow us on Twitter 3) Donate

Vandalism, Yoga and Forgiveness

Our new bike rack with the custom-welded logo was vandalized yesterday. A student told a Just B teacher that they saw some “kids” ripping the letters off. Intentional meanness. Blatant and open daytime vandals. I could go on and on about feeling violated and perplexed at such a display of evil. But I won’t. It’s

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108 Sun Salutations prep: The physical body, the physical practice

Tuesday we will honor the Summer Solstice with a practice of 108 Sun Salutations (Surya Namasakaras) 108 is a big number. It’s that number that makes lots of folks cringe. We’ve discussed preparing our spirit for this journey (108 Sun Salutations prep: Spirit, Journey and Journals). But we cannot ignore the physical side and the

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108 Sun Salutations prep: Spirit, journey and journals

A lot of folks are asking me about how hard doing the 108 sun salutations will be in our special Summer Solstice Yoga practice. “Will it kick my ass?” “My body isn’t strong enough.” “How bad am I going to ache afterward?” While there is an undeniable physicality to the 108 sun salutation practice, and

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Summer Solstice Yoga Fundraiser

Just B Yoga will hold a special “108 Sun Salutations – Or Something Like That” yoga class on Tuesday, June 21 the day of the Summer Solstice. CLASS SOLD OUT. FULL Tuesday, June 21 6-8 p.m. Reception to follow. Regular Tuesday classes canceled. This is a powerful practice and a powerful day to practice it.

Yoga at World Day at Hunter Park June 11

The 11 a.m. Saturday class at the studio is CANCELED. Just B Yoga will have a boooth and hold special yoga sessions in celebration of the earth and diversity. WHEN: Saturday, June 11 Please join us for a special yoga sessions in Hunter Park at 1:20 and 4:20 (the 7:20 is canceled). WHERE: Kalamazoo St.

Give B a Derby Vixen name. Win tickets to the next bout

These are the folks I hang out with on Friday nights for a special yoga class for the Lansing Derby Vixens: Mullicious Intent * Gluteus Maxine * Rock of Shove * Evil Irene * Addie Mortem * Nast E Dogbyte   They sound badass, right? I’m an honorary Vixen but it’s not legit until I

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