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Yoga Baby

Baby Wedeberg performing Shoulder Stand in utero

This isn’t just any yoga babe, this is former DCY Manager, Lee Wedeberg’s, tiny yogi. You may remember Lee as an instructor at the Samuel Grand location and she also worked hard to keep us afloat while I was away, living in Kuwait all those years. We crossed paths briefly last summer as I returned to America and she ventured to France for culinary school.

Lee is still involved with DCY on the Board of Directors – welcome back Lee! And we welcome Baby Wedeberg whenever he or she makes the big entrance into the world.

Throw Some ‘Bows! Happy Hour Thursday, Aug 19

Throw Some 'Bows at the DCY Happy Hour - Thursday August 19

Think yogis can’t yoga and have fun too? Then you don’t know the folks of DCY very well… Come to the next Dirt Cheap Yoga Happy Hour! Sip a cocktail, watch some buzzy yoga party tricks (maybe try one yourself), win prizes, and/or win cash!

Thursday, August 19th from 5-8pm The Dirties will be at The Elbow Room (3010 Gaston, Dallas TX). Now, we’re not just blowing off steam, this is a serious fundraiser… (as serious as Eagle pose). We’ll be raffling off a 90 minute massage gift certificate – donated by massage therapist and DCY Instructor, Celeste Cooper, of the Kidd Springs location, one DCY 8-class pack, and one DCY 16-class pack, plus a cash raffle. Not bad for a Thursday night, right?

‘Cuz Boys Need da Yoga too

Yes they do.

Came across this book today. Thought it was very Dirty (as in DCY Dirty).

Would you, or someone you know, be interested in a “Dude” Cheap Yoga class? A yoga session focused on larger mass, tighter hams, bulkier shoulders with brusque verbiage? Let Gina know. Or just post a comment on this blog post.

Titans of Yoga

Found this in my inbox this week and had to share. And organization called, National Yoga Month, created a documentary, a collection of 25 modern yoga masters. These are the people who have shaped yoga as we know it. This is our generation of gurus and I’ll bet that you’ve attended workshops with some of them when they’ve come through Dallas. See what they have to say about life, yoga, their mission and why we’re all on this big ball together.

Watch the trailer.

DCY on DFW Closeup – August 8, 2010

Follow this link to watch Jon McCurry and Alex Johnson on last week’s DFW Closeup show on CW33.

The Good Morning Boys on CW33 DFW Closeup

Meredith McQ, Yoga Teacher

Meredith surounded by her friends at fellow teachers at Dallas Yoga Center. (Left to right: Ashley, Jessica, Meredith, and Taylor)

Congratulations are due to Meredith McQuiston on completing her 200 hour teacher training with the Dallas Yoga Center. This Saturday she performed her final test and rite of passage as a yoga instructor: The certification class.

She passed with many flying colors and when asked, “What’s next?” replied simply. “A well deserved nap.” Bravo, Lady M. Bravo.

Come experience the natural enthusiasm of Meredith’s class at Dirt Cheap Yoga’s Oak Cliff location.
Monday 7pm at Kidd Springs Rec Center ~ 711 W. Canty Dallas, TX.

Good Morning Boys

Things are really lookin’ up for the old Dirt Cheap Yoga… Yesterday afternoon Instructor Jon McCurry and Executive Director Alex Johnson (and me, G4) were in the The 33TV studios to record a spot on DFW Close Up with the show’s host Erin Harris.

Our 5 minutes featured stretches to be done in the morning as you’re just waking up. We shared the 30 minute segment with a pet rescue, child immunizations expert and party treats decorator. Tune in to CW33 at 7:00 AM this Sunday morning to catch the boys of Dirt Cheap Yoga in slow-yog-action.

Jon and Alex warm up for Close Up.

Smile ...and ACTION!

On stage with Erin Harris for DFW Close Up - airs Sunday, August 8, 2010 7:00am.

Instructor, Jon McCurry with Host, Erin Harris.

Alex is a yogi on, or off, camera.

Hello, my name is Alex Johnson

I have volunteered to take on the position of Executive Director of Dirt Cheap Yoga. Our little non-profit engine of yoga goodness is ready for all of you to climb aboard. Right now we are working on putting together a business plan and building our foundation. We have a few fundraisers in action.

Our first is August 19th at the Elbow Room in Dallas from 5 pm to 8 pm. Come to the Elbow or take class from Jon at Exall at 6pm and then come over for a post class bender.

Balance on your elbows, then throw some 'bows at the DCY Happy Hour, Aug. 19

Dirt Cheap yoga is important to me for several reasons. The primary being this is where I got started. A friend of mine wanted to go, and asked if I would go along. We went and had a great time. We spoke that night afterward about how much fun the class was and how tired/sore we were going to be.

We were right about the tired and sore. The next week we went back. That Saturday I went to another class. Wow, a new teacher and a different style of teaching. On Monday I decided I had some time before my evening plans, and went to class. When I got to my destination I could barely walk, we did warrior 1, warrior 2, and warrior 3 for what felt like the entire class. My legs were jelly, but my interest was beginning to simmer. By the end of that week, I was hooked. Four different teachers, each with different styles teaching new students how to practice yoga in a safe manner at a price I could afford.

I started to devour yoga in every manner presented to me. I took class, I went out to dinner after class with fellow students. We drank coffee and had yoga happy hours. We shared and built our practice through Dirt Cheap.

Dirt Cheap yoga is a place for all. We are based out of Dallas Recreation Centers because we believe in their message and wish to support them. We are an official non-profit 501-(3)(c). We are developing our program to include scholorships, teacher development, teacher training, and yoga for everyone!

In the coming days, weeks, & months we will be building our foundation and reaching in old and new directions. Please feel free to contact me at alex@dirtcheapyoga.com at any time. I will return your email as quickly as I can. Come out and take a class at one of our three locations. Say hi to your neighbor on the mat next to you.

Be a part of Dirt Cheap Yoga.

Follow-Up to DCY Town Hall Meeting

…And the day was saved. Thanks to… the Power Puff Girls?

No, no, that’s not right. Thanks to… a few of the Dedicated Dirties! (You know I’m gonna just keep calling you that until someone stops me).

The biggest news to announce from last week’s Town Hall Meeting is the inducting of a new Executive Director. Alex Johnson volunteered and all in attendance cheered in agreement. Please welcome Alex with your open arms and wild ideas – he’s a hugger, he’s a listener, he’s a go-doer. (who is Alex? Scroll down…)

Also discussed: Upcoming Events

Dirt Cheap Yoga Happy Hours shall return! Keep the date of August 19th in mind for an early evening of cocktails, bendy party tricks and worthwhile raffle prizes. We will flesh out the details very soon – stay tuned.

Free Day of Yoga, Labor Day – September 6th. It’s that time again! That one day a year when everyone get to be a yogi. For FREE. DCY will be offering some outdoor classes close by the rec center locations. Check out the FDOY website for details, more classes added daily: www.dfwfreedayofyoga.com.

501(c)(3)PO and Halloween Bingo – A costumed happy hour in a galaxy not too far away. More on this as the Fall approaches.

Other topics

Punch cards: Yes, unfortunately, the rumors are true. The Punch Cards and cross-pollination of rec center classes is coming to an end. In the wake of major budget cuts for the City of Dallas Parks and Rec Dept, the rec centers have stated that they need to account for every penny and every person coming through their doors in order to ensure the highest budget for the coming year. Kidd Springs has asked us to cease membership sharing at their location immediately, but the transition for Reverchon and Exall will happen throughout August.

Do not panic, we are working out a discount system that will allow students to frequent more than one rec center location incentive and extended expiration dates that will allow them to practice wherever their mat shall land. More on this in the next few weeks.

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Feel like you missed out, or that we missed the point? No worries – you’ve got another chance. The DCY Annual Meeting is coming up in one month’s time. Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 26th, 8pm. We will get down to the nitty-gritty of what needs to be done, in what order and by whom. We’ve got the good people of action! Now we just need a good plan of action…

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Alex Johnson at the Free Day of Yoga Kick-off Party, 2009

Who's that guy in the white shirt? Johnson. Alex Johnson.

Like the great white shark, Alex is ever elusive, evading the lens with ease.

But there, in the distance... Alex Johnson, Ladies and Gentlemen. Your new Dirt Cheap Yoga Executive Director.