Hate Grocery Store Plastic Bags? Me Too.

If the winter blahs have you trapped in side and you need a project to do I have one for you!  Do you have a stock pile of plastic grocery store bags hanging around?  You don't have a giant dog to pick up after and use up those plastic bags? Well how about a crochet project!

One of our local artists, Mary Helen Ellis, is a client at the yoga studio where I guide classes.  She came in with the most amazing yoga mat bag I had ever seen.  She had crocheted it out of plastic grocery store bags!  Yoga and crocheting or knitting go hand in hand (pun intended) as both lend themselves to the practice and study of movement meditation allowing the hands to be busy while the mind gets to relax. So it was not a surprise to see Mary Helen was mastering both.

I have a disdain for plastic grocery store bags. I usually carry my own reusable grocery bags but when I saw this yoga mat bag I was totally stoked about the possibilities of reusing bags so they don't end up in our landfills or worse yet our beautiful ocean.


Just before Christmas Mary Helen gifted me with my very own hand bag crocheted out of grocery bags.  The gift came with a caveat - that I learn to crochet my own bags.  Mary Helen is a self taught crocheter and she has confidence in my abilities...

Crocheted from plastic grocery store bags by Mary Helen Ellis

This week Mary Helen arrived, true to her word - and left me with the directions to make my very own bags. Thought I'd share them with y'all:

Directions on HOW TO make your own STEP ONE.

STEP TWO

To find out more about Mary Helen Ellis & check out her beautiful property check out her website Hawks Rest Cabins.

Spring Forward YOGA Re"Treat"

Mother Ship Yoga and Wellness Presents:

Spring Forward Yoga Re “TREAT”

Friday March 25, - Sunday March 27, 2011

Join us in the OBX for a weekend of Interdisciplinary Yoga Practice

Hosted By:

Michelle Shipley

RYT 200hr Yoga Alliance Member

Michelle holds a 200 hour Interdisciplinary Yoga Certification from the Internationally renowned Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. She has studied under the guidance and encouragement of Don and Amba Stapleton, Paola Di Paoli of Esther Myers in Toronto and Todd Norian in Anusara Yoga. Michelle teaches emphasis on alignment, breath and always incorporates a sense of humour throughout practice.

Guided Meditation:

Janice Lane M.Ht

Janice is a Certified Master Hypnotherapist and has been in private practice since 2004. She received certification from the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH) and is a current member. She is also a current member of the International Association of Research and Regression Therapists (IARRT) and received advanced training from them in India. She is also a Reiki and Breath of the Soul practitioner.
Private sessions will be offered during the retreat and can be scheduled by calling 252.202.6842 or emailing seasidehealing@gmail.com. Regular cost of a private session is $100. For workshop participants the cost will be discounted to $70.

Massage:

Brandi Miss RMT

Brandi received her initial training at the Body Therapy Institute in Silk Hope, NC and is the massage therapist in residence at theAshtanga Yoga Center of the Outer Banks, where she maintains her yoga practice. She caters each session to the individual needs of her clients, incorporating techniques such as myofascial release, cupping, PNF, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, lymphatic drainage, and reflexology.

60 minute sessions for $60.

This is the Tar-Valier rereat house in Duck, NC.

Rates:

Full weekend workshops Including Accommodations: $200.00

Saturday Full Day Workshops NO Accommodations $75.00

Saturday & Sunday 1/2 Day Workshops $40.00

** workshops include fresh vegetarian meals**

Friday March 25, 2011

Arrivals for Over night guests 3:30 PM

Welcoming & Journaling Workshop 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Restorative Yoga Practice followed by dinner 5:30 – 8 PM

Saturday 8:30 AM – 12 NOON

Includes: breakfast, Interdisciplinary yoga practice, breath workshop, & eating meditation

Saturday 3:30 – 5:30 Dinner to follow at 6:00 PM.

Includes: guided meditation By Janice Lane M.Ht, journaling, and dinner

Sunday 1/2 Day

Includes: Yin Yoga Practice & Journal workshop

** YOGA workshops offered are IDEAL for Beginner to Seasoned Yogis **

DAY PASS Yoga and Journaling Retreat

Yoga & journaling Retreat

We are pleased to let you know the accommodations have been filled for the retreat. We are happy to offer Full and Half Day passes to join us in Duck North Carolina. (Of course if you want to come and stay near by I can help to find you accommodations nearby!)

Immerse yourself in yoga, guided meditation and journal writing in the comfort of a beautiful beach house in Duck, North Carolina! Explore the beach and comb the shops in the quaint little beach- side town of Duck and enjoy the company of the like minded.

When?

Saturday March 13, 2010

Where?


Duck, North Carolina

Who Are Your hosts?

Rachel Victoria Mills PHD:

Rachel is an accomplished writer, poet, artist and university professor. Rachel spent many years in the University Of Chapel Hill's English department as well as guest teaching at several noted Universities in the United States. Rachel leads journaling groups in a supported environment, encouraging each participant to dig deep and fulfill the intention of the piece of writing they are working on. Each journal meeting begins with an assigned writing cue, participants let the cues take them where they may. The group then takes turns sharing their work if they choose to.

Michelle Shipley RYT:

Yoga Alliance of North America recognized instructor has fulfilled 200 plus hours of yoga teacher trainings. Classes are gentle Hatha based with a strong emphasis on alignment and breath work. Hands on assists, and encouragement throughout practice are taught to build a strong yoga foundation. Individual attention in a group setting ensures each client find their personal edge and full potential.

RATES

Saturday Full Day [No Accommodations] $100.00


Includes morning yoga, breakfast, journaling, free/beach time, guided meditation, journal class & dinner

Saturday 1/2 Day Morning: $50.00

Includes morning yoga, breakfast & journaling

Saturday 1/2 Day Afternoon: $50.00

Includes guided meditation, journaling, and dinner

To Register Please Contact Me!