Happy New Year!

“Happy New Year!!” say our friends, family, acquaintances and even strangers at this time of year. But what is happiness and where does it comes from? Perhaps you know that “ananda” means joy and that Ananda Yoga is one “limb” of the 8-fold path of yoga which helps the practitioner to discover that: Joy is… Continue reading Happy New Year!

Begin the New Year with Meditation

Go to short sample video Ready to jump-start your spiritual journey? Then begin the New Year with meditation. Establishing and maintaining a simple practice will sow seeds to create lifelong benefits. Maybe you’ve tried it, but have been challenged or frustrated?! Challenges are common. In fact, a good number of regular meditators have gone through… Continue reading Begin the New Year with Meditation

Yoga Basics: Get Started or Get Tuned-up

Ready to get started with yoga? Or maybe you want to get tuned up / have your alignment checked? Join Yoga Basics during January to be sure you are on the right track for laying a solid foundation. This is a slow, gentle series suitable for beginners, those returning to practice, or those wanting a… Continue reading Yoga Basics: Get Started or Get Tuned-up

Ananda Yoga + Yoga Nidra

When practiced with intention, Yoga Nidra is a powerful tool to shift your consciousness — and in turn, your outward experience of life. It is also deeply relaxing, healing and restorative — the perfect antidote to stress! Before practicing yoga nidra, it is helpful to release tension from the body and mind. So we begin… Continue reading Ananda Yoga + Yoga Nidra

Day of the Dead & Group Silent Meditation

Day of the Dead is an annual celebration in many cultures and this year, we are including it as part of our Wednesday Group Silent Meditation. This free event is open to all at the Center for Spiritual Awareness in West Sacramento at 7:00 p.m. This week, we’re creating an altar to honor those who… Continue reading Day of the Dead & Group Silent Meditation

Ananda Yoga + Yoga Nidra for Gratitude & Abundance

When practiced with intention, Yoga Nidra is not only deeply relaxing, healing and restorative, it is a powerful tool to shift your consciousness — and in turn, your outward experience of life. For the month of November, our Ananda Yoga + Yoga Nidra will focus on Gratitude & Abundance. Whether you are a beginner or… Continue reading Ananda Yoga + Yoga Nidra for Gratitude & Abundance

EO* Spotlight: Nutmeg

Nutmeg is an essential fall scent. Warm and welcoming, grounding and so good for our immune and adrenal systems! But it is SO much more than that. Nutmeg helps our bodies to manage stress responses naturally – something that everyone needs these days. Plus it is great for focus, energy, and vitality! EO = Essential… Continue reading EO* Spotlight: Nutmeg

This Thing Called You!

Have you ever thought about this thing called you? Have you ever considered your relationship with the Infinite — with all that is? Have you ever wondered where self-confidence and self-esteem actually come from? Or how your life got to be the way it is? These types of questions align with the yogic practice of… Continue reading This Thing Called You!

Yoga for Joint Health: New October Series

UPDATE: The Thursday evening session is filling fast. If Thursdays or the 2x/week option is your preference, register today to save your place in class. More space is available in the Monday session. AND YES, if you need to miss a Thursday evening class, you may join a Monday 11:30 a.m. class as a “make-up.”… Continue reading Yoga for Joint Health: New October Series

Free Day of Yoga ~ 2023

Sacramento’s official Free Day of Yoga is Labor Day, Monday, September 4th. However, East Sac Yoga will offer an in-person class, Sunday, September 3rd as well as an online class, Monday, the 4th. Admission is free; donations graciously accepted. With over 23 years’ teaching experience, Sandra Russi, E-RYT, RScP, welcomes all body types and experience… Continue reading Free Day of Yoga ~ 2023