Vista Yoga

“Autumn Blessing”

The light and the dark are the same in length,
they have equal time and equal strength.
But soon the darkness will prevail,
and the light and the warmth will begin to pale.
Do not be afraid, do not dismay,
for this is the rhythm of nature’s way.
Rejoice in the abundance that this year bears,
Breathe deep in the coolness and change in the air.
Have gratitude and blessing, keep toll,
And may this shift of nature enlighten your soul.

The Autumnal Equinox is the midpoint between summer and winter when light and dark are in perfect balance. Symbolically, we are invited to hold these two energies at once;
Light & Dark. We can also hold gratitude for what we has come to us so far,
and well as release what we no longer need as for our next chapter.

Over the next few days or week, take a moment to reflect, allow yourself to experience
the shift of the season, and what you can bring to your day.
This is a wonderful time of year to enjoy a quiet walk in nature, light a candle
to refresh your space, and to simply pause to appreciate the season shifting.

It is also a perfect time to return to your mat and take time for your practice.
We have some wonderful events in store for you. Please join us!🕉️🙏😊

Atlanta Friends!
Join us Saturday, September 26, 6-8pm for
“Sonic Sanctuary” ~ A multi-instrumental Sound Healing Journey
w/ Kennedy OneSelf

Step into an immersive field of vibration- lie down, close your eyes, and journey inward.

An acoustic symphony of living vibration~ harps, handpans, didgeridoos, flutes, singing bowls, gongs and rare world instruments-carrying you across vast inner landscapes where each instrument opens a doorway into a new experience.

These carefully layered frequencies serve as the foundation for a transformative sensory experience .

Prepare for a sound healing unlike any other. Kennedy’s multidimensional artistry often leaves participants amazed,
as if an unseen ensemble is performing around them. Through fluid transitions and masterful layering, he creates a richly textured sonic landscape that fills and transforms the entire space.

Come listen to
~ Didgeridoos that rumble through the body
RAV Handpan tones that shimmer with resonant warmth
Guzheng (Asian Harp) with cascading, dreamlike melodies
Gongs that wash through the space with powerful waves
Flutes from Chinese, Indian, American, and drone traditions, carrying airy, breath-born frequencies
Shruti Box & Tanpura, Crystal & metal singing bowls weaving continuous rivers of sound
Tibetan bells, Kalimba, ocean drum, rainstick, tubalophone, metallophone, Monochord, and more—each adding its own texture to the sonic journey.

Kennedy, a meditation enthusiast, instrument maker, and sound artist, creates serene experiences designed to cultivate inner peace and reconnect us with deeper wellness.
Listen, Watch & Learn more at www.KennedyOneSelf.com

Early registration: $45
Day of: $55

Register @ VistaYoga.com/workshops

This Friday is the start of the Jewish Holiday, Rosh Hashanah, the
Jewish New Year. It is also the 25th year remembrance of the 9/11 attack on our country. Many of us can remember where we were that morning and the horror that struck at our very being. We may also remember how united we became as a country, how we turned towards one another and offered support, no matter what political affiliation, sexual orientation, color of skin, etc.
This Friday may we honor the almost 3,000 Americans who died that day and the countless first responders who courageously put their lives at risk to save others.
Tikkun Olam is a Hebrew phrase meaning “repairing the world.” It comes from the Hebrew roots meaning “to set in order” or “repair” (tikkun) and “the world” or “universe.” In Judaism it describes taking actions that improve or heal society. It provides the context for one’s purpose in life.
The convergence of the September 11 anniversary and Rosh Hashanah calls us to balance the heavy grief of remembrance with the hopeful renewal of the Jewish New Year.
May we each use this holiday and every day to practice “Tikkun Olam,” to work together to repair our world.🙏🌎💙

Marti & Marty Yura

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

On Labor Day we honor the hard work and dedication of every worker.
Join us this Monday, Labor Day,
for 10am Gentle Yoga with Shonali Banerjee!
Register at: VistaYoga.com/classes
*Monday afternoon classes canceled for Labor Day.

“Despite the devastating flood in Nepal that destroyed countless homes and lives, the stupa holding HH Penor Rinpoche’s relics remained miraculously untouched. To many, it stands as a powerful sign, that compassion, faith, and blessings can endure even the fiercest storms. In a time of great loss, this sacred monument offers hope, reminding us that some things are beyond destruction and that peace, like the relic within, can never be washed away.
May all those who affected by the flood be healed and all those who have lost their lives, may all be reborn in the field of Guru Rinpoche.”
~Khenpo Ngawang Dorje Lama

Om Ahh Hung Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hung

Thank you to Tarana Wesley for the post and the chant above! 🙏

When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.”
~ Wendell Berry
August 25th, 1934 - August 31st, 2026

Thank you for opening our hearts and minds with your beautiful poems. Your words inspire each of us to live a more mindful, present life. R.I.P. 🙏💔😔

Vista Yoga

Remembering Dolly Parton 💖

“I just came across this photo of Dolly Parton doing yoga with her teacher, Larry Payne.

After a sweet little moment of reflection, my immediate thought was…

Of course Dolly was a yogi.

And I don’t mean simply because of how she looks, her flexibility, or whether she ever rolled out a yoga mat.

I mean the way she has lived her life.

There is something deeply yogic about staying rooted in who you are while living in a world that constantly tries to tell you who to be.

About knowing your worth without needing to diminish yourself or someone else.

About finding joy, sharing what you have, lifting others up, laughing at yourself, working hard, loving deeply, giving generously, and continuing to show up as you through every season of life.

Yoga, to me, has never just been about putting your body into a shape.

It is a practice of coming home to yourself.

Of learning how to hold both strength and softness.

Of staying connected to your center when life gets loud.

Of recognizing that we are all connected and allowing that awareness to shape how we move through the world.

And somehow, when I think about Dolly Parton, I think…

Yep. Of course she was a yogi. 🧘🏼‍♀️✨💗

Maybe some of the most beautiful expressions of yoga aren’t always found in a studio.

Maybe sometimes they look like a woman with big hair, rhinestones, an enormous heart, and a lifetime spent reminding people that there is plenty of room in this world for us all to shine.✨

Photo from Larry Payne

Hi friends! Our hearts are breaking and grieving for the people of Nepal and the hunt of people from around the world that are missing, including many Americans. If you’d like to help, please read below. Every donation is appreciated! Let’s keep them in our prayers.🙏🏽

Help Nepal Rise Again: Emergency Flood Relief
A fundraiser by Chandra Man Karki

How Your Donation Is Managed:

Devastating floods and mudslides in Nepal have destroyed homes, separated families, damaged essential infrastructure, and left affected communities needing safe drinking water, food, shelter, medical assistance, hygiene supplies, and long-term recovery support.

This fundraiser supports the GlobalGiving Nepal Flood Relief Fund. Donations are made directly to GlobalGiving Foundation—not to the individual organizing or sharing this fundraiser.

How the funds are managed
1. GlobalGiving securely processes every donation.
2. GlobalGiving selects and funds vetted nonprofit partners responding to the disaster.
3. Funds may support immediate relief and longer-term recovery efforts based on community needs.
4. Partner organizations provide reports explaining how funds are used and what assistance has been delivered.
5. The fundraiser organizer does not personally receive, hold, transfer, or manage donated funds.

Legal and tax information
GlobalGiving Foundation is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN: 30-0108263). Donations made by U.S. taxpayers are generally eligible for a charitable tax deduction, subject to applicable tax laws and the donor’s individual circumstances.
GlobalGiving issues donors an official tax receipt immediately after each donation.

Donors can also access their donation history and receipts through their GlobalGiving accounts.
Please consider donating or sharing this fundraiser. Every contribution can help deliver meaningful assistance to communities affected by this disaster. Thank you! - Chandra

www.globalgiving.org