CLASS CANCELLED TONIGHT 26th August

Dear all,

unfortunately we were just contacted by Kulturhuset and they informed us that due to a break in no one is allowed in the building. We are very sorry to let you know with this short notice that TONIGHTS CLASS IS CANCELLED. 
We hope this is not to inconvenient and that you will be able to make to next months class on the 30th of September. 

With warmth,
Ortens Yoga

Last Class and Community Sunday 20th of May

Wake up the little monk or nun  within you!

Hi dear Community, 
we are about to end the season of practice together, for a long summer break. Therefore we want to celebrate with you this wonderful summer that is opening all the senses. 
We will meet for the last class and the Community Sunday on May 20th. We will gather indoor at 18 as usual for the movement/yoga and later we will practice walking meditation in the forest continuing with a sitting on the rocks in a nice spot between the trees, ending with sharing time. 
As we said during previous practice time, walking meditation might feel like waking up the little monk/nun within you, let yourself experience the walking into nature.
If is not pouring rain we will be outdoor most of the session so be aware of what you need to bring.
Barefoot or comfortable shoes is your choice ;-) , 
something to sit on would be nice as well as a tea or some snack to share with others at the end.

We will send more info about the next start of classes at the end of august and how the schedule will look like in the autumn. 
But for now let´s just enjoy that sun and warmth together!

Bowing to you all,

Giulia and Ida
Ortensyoga

Upcoming Community Sunday + Spring Retreat schedule

Hi everyone,
on the 25th of March we will have our Community Sunday,
where we will practice until 19.30. 30 minutes yoga/movements, 30 minutes meditation, 30 minutes sharing, as usual.
All the donations for Community Sundays, until the end of May, are going to support "Ingen människa är illegal" (no one is illegal)  here you find more info about them https://www.ingenillegal.org/imai-stockholm .

Also a reminder that there is no class for easter holiday the 1st of april.

Also the spring retreat date is getting closer, and we have some spots lefts, spread the word .
To sign up just send us an email and we will provide the registration form.
The schedule will look like that :

Saturday 21st of April
 11:00-12:45 introduction +  yoga practice
13:00 LUNCH
14:00 Working mindful period / free mindful time
15:00 2hrs yoga/movement workshop
17:30 walking meditation outdoor / forest invitation
18:30 DINNER
19:30 Working mindful period / free mindful time
20:00 meditation
20:30 check in/circle/sharing
21.30 goodnight
noble silence starts

Sunday 22nd of April
 6.25 waking bell
7:00 meditation
7:30 yoga practice
9:00 BREAKFAST
end of silence period
10:00 working mindful period /mindful packing/mindful cleaning/leaving the room
11.00-12.00 walking meditation outdoor
13:00 LUNCH
14:00 meditation
14:30-15:30 sharing/closing


Enjoy the transition into light.

warmly,

Ortensyoga

Sliding scale pricing, what to consider before paying the spring retreat

As we announced in our last post we're soon hosting a retreat at Hellasgården.
 We've decided to not have a fixed price but instead a sliding scale pricing (for this retreat it is 1300-2300:-) and here we offer an explanation for how we think of it.

So this is the wiki-definition:

”Sliding scale fees are variable prices for products, services, or taxes based on a customer's ability to pay. Such fees are thereby reduced for those who have lower incomes, or alternatively, less money to spare after their personal expenses, regardless of income.”

For this retreat it means that if you have little or no money to spare you pay 1300:- this is the cost for food, board and renting of the space. We’re not making a profit from this price, but rather it's a community service.

If you have a monthly salary and are able to save some money and take a holiday you can probably pay 1800:- this pays the cost of the retreat and our salaries.

If you have a monthly salary, are able to spend and save some money and comfortable can pay 2300:- you are paying for the retreat, our salaries and supporting someone with a tighter budget so that we get payed for our work.

but not just that..

..Consider this :

Dana (generosity) Practice

"In the Buddhist tradition, the teachings are given freely because they are considered priceless; in the Buddhist tradition we also practice dana, or generosity, by making monetary offerings for the teachings. Dana is not payment for goods or services rendered; it is given from the heart. Your generosity is a gift that supports not just the teachers, but also the Sangha, the larger Dharma community, and your own practice."

On the same note, nobody is left out for lack of funds. If you find yourself in that situation, please contact us. 

Thank you very much .

Spring is slowly approaching, or this is what they say... :-)

Hi dear community ,
we feel very grateful for another great season together.
We are now offering another retreat for the spring season.
Here comes a little info, the schedule and more information will be posted soon.

SPRING RETREAT

       From the 21^st to the 22^nd of April, in the beautiful surroundings of Hellasgården, 

just 15 minutes from downtown Stockholm.

  We will gather to practice being present as Spring starts to awake.

              You will have the opportunity to explore mindfulness 

through movement, stillness, 

walking by the water and into the forest.

  Nice  vegan food from Vivo Sthlm will be served. 

And you will have free access to the sauna.

Ida Arvids and Giulia Sansoni will facilitate yoga 

(from the Hatha tradition and mindful movement) 

and meditation (mindfulness/zen based walking and sitting).

SLIDING SCALE PRICE: 1300-2300 SEK 

incl. shared bedroom, food, classes.

Latest booking on the 31st of March.

More info and schedule: ortensyoga.blogspot.se

For booking or questions: ortensyoga@gmail.com