Email 2: Yoga with Anne in 2010

*My follow-up to my first few students in 2010. 


Dear [Student],

I would greatly appreciate it if you would answer the following questions. Answering the following questions will help me tailor classes for your body, your life, and your personal intentions. If there is a question you would prefer not to answer, you can leave it blank. Just so you know, anything that you say here or in class is confidential and will be between you and me (unless I have reason to believe that you are in danger).

1) Have you ever done yoga before? If so, what kind (if you know), where, teachers, dvds, cds, etc?  Have you ever done Forrest Yoga before? If so, with whom and where?


2) If you have practiced yoga before, how advanced would you consider your skills: intro, intermediate, or advanced?


3) Do you have any injuries or health problems that I should know about?


4) What is your lifestyle like? Please describe, and on a scale to 1-10 please rate how balanced/stressed you feel on average. (1 being very stressed. 10 being very balanced)


5) How physically active are you (run, bike, walk, etc)?

5) What is your intention for the first 5 weeks of practice with me? Your intention can be whatever you want it to be, but choose one that is realistic that may or may not be connected to something bigger in your life. Your intentions are a very important part of your practice and will help you in other areas of your life. Here are some examples of intention:  I intend to learn how to breathe better. I intend to become more connected with my body. I intend to be more active. I intend to work on healing an injury. I intend to work on healing my heartbreak. I intend to work on becoming stronger. I intend to find more balance in my life.


6) Is there a specific part of your body that you would like to focus on?


7) Have you ever been abused, depressed, had an eating disorder? If so, what assistance or help did you receive?


8) Do you have any questions or concerns?


9) Is there anything else you feel I should know about?


In my first email I gave a brief manifesto on yoga and what it means to me. I would like to briefly give you a bit more information on Forrest Yoga and what you and I will be embarking on through our classes.

Forrest Yoga is all about the breath. Breathing is something we often forget about when doing day-to-day activities, yet it is our most powerful tool when dealing with stress and injury. In each class you will be asked to reach your breath into different parts of your body to release tension and anything else that you may find there. Our bodies are full of wisdom and by using breath to explore the body I believe you will learn a lot about yourself. Plus, if you have an injury I will encourage you to use your breath to help heal the injured spot--this could be an emotional injury or a physical injury. Through the use of your breath you will be amazed by the strength that you will build when holding a challenging pose.

The physical foundation for Forrest Yoga is about developing the core. By developing your core, you will begin to access your power. This power, with practice, will extend throughout other areas of your life.

There is so much more to talk about, but I believe I have mentioned the key points. For more information about Forrest Yoga you can check outwww.forrestyoga.com.

One last thing about Ana Forrest/Forrest Yoga:  Ana has spent 30 years developing Forrest Yoga specifically to address Our People's (current day) stresses and challenges, both physical and emotional. Forrest Yoga use intense pose sequences, compassionately taught, to develop skills in awakening each of the senses. It teaches you to bring aliveness, using breath, into every cell of your body, igniting your passion for living.

If you get nothing out of the next 5 weeks besides learning how to breath more deeply, you will have learned a tremendous amount.

I have yoga insurance and I am a part of the Forrest Yoga Hoop of teachers.

LOGISTICS:

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Class time: 6:30-8 PM--please arrive 10 minutes early, call if you are running late (later than 15 minutes you will not be able to make up the time)

Contact Info: [deleted for privacy]

What to wear: Recommend legging-like pants or pants that aren't too baggy. T-shirt or tank top that is comfortable but not too baggy. Please wear underwear.

What to bring: Water or a bottle for water, yoga mat, yoga block and/or strap if you have them, if not, let me know. Most importantly, an open mind
You may want to have a snack before class, but nothing heavy.

Price: $75 for 5 classes

Cancellation Policy: If for some reason I need to cancel due to my work schedule or due to an illness, I will make up your class. If for some reason you need to cancel, please let me know at least 8 hours before your scheduled class. Anything after 8 hours  you will not be able to make up. You will be allowed to make up 2 classes, anything greater than 2 classes you will be charged for without a class. No-shows make me worried, please call if you cannot make it.


[Student], I'm very excited to embark on this yoga journey with you! I am so honored to have you as a student.

Please let me know if you have any questions, and please reply to this email asap.

Thanks so much!
Peace,
Anne