Joy
by Elizabeth Savetman
Several years ago I heard about Marie Kondo. She is this super duper organizer queen who became known for this idea of “if it doesn’t bring you joy, get rid of it.” She also has these great ways to fold things that I still do to this day, but I digress. It is this idea of joy that really resonates with me. 

My husband Carlos is a musician. Some of y’all know him from teaching at The Mat! He has not played in a band for many years. We’ve been doing the raising the kids thing and late nights out just were not for us. The kids are now 18 and 22, so even though we will never be done being parents, they don’t require as much of our time anymore. Carlos was invited to join an 80’s cover band recently. He played his first gig in I don’t want to count how many years. The picture of him is pure joy. Carlos has been working through the set list and figuring out the songs. He’s playing his guitar more now than he has in years. Music is Joy for Carlos. I went with several friends and our kids went with several friends. We all had a blast that night at a dive bar in Dallas watching Carlos have a blast on the stage. He did comment that it was a bit surreal seeing his kids in a bar watching him play! Sometimes my joy comes from watching people I love find theirs.

Here is another thing about joy. Carlos did teach yoga for a while. He was good at it, but it was not his thing. Just because you are good at something does not mean that you must do it. If it doesn’t bring you joy, make your heart happy, why are you doing it? 

Futbal brings both of us great joy — Carlos has no choice being born into an Argentinian family! We couldn’t quite get to Buenos Aires for the world cup final, but the next best place was little Buenos Aires in Miami with a lot of Carlos’ family. In case you didn't know, Argentina won in one helluva dramatic game. Joy. So much Joy.  

Find things that you love to do and go do them. This can be as simple as reading a book, going for a walk, or having a meal with a great friend. Life can be terribly challenging; let's all take a step back and find something that brings us Joy.

And yes, maybe it is even the way you fold your yoga pants.

Namaste,
Elizabeth
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Yin Yoga Weekend Intensive
with Melissa Christensen
Dates: March 4 & 5
Time: 8:30am to 5pm (includes a 1-hour break)
Location: Entelechea Center, 1201 International Parkway, Richardson

We have a few spots left, so if you're interested, now is the time to register!

The weekend is open to current and aspiring yoga teachers as well as enthusiastic students who wish to spend the weekend immersed in all things Yin.

You’ll leave this weekend with the foundation and ability to guide yourself and your students safely and effectively into a wide variety of Yin poses.
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108 Sun Salutations
celebrating Spring Equinox
Spring inspires us to take chances and follow our hearts. The Spring Equinox represents rebirth and growth.

Iris and Julie have carefully designed a 2-hour practice of 108 sun salutations. It is organized in sections, and no two consecutive sections will include chaturangas. In other words, a less intense sequence will follow a more challenging one. There is zero pressure to complete every salute! Water and child’s pose are encouraged. This will be a joyful celebration to welcome Spring and to connect with one another while sending the energy of love into the universe.

Spring Equinox is on Monday, March 20. We will celebrate on Sunday, March 19 at The Mat Plano location from 1 to 3pm.

Use your membership, class pack, or drop in to register for this class. If you have issues registering please email Samantha
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Yoga & Ayurveda
with Lisa Coyle
Dates: March 24-26
Times: Friday 6:30 to 9pm, Saturday 10:30am to 6pm, and Sunday 9am to 5pm
Investment: $299 when you register by March 10; regular price $349. Mat Members save 15%.
Location: Plano studio

This weekend immersion is for teachers and students looking to use Ayurvedic teachings to tailor their own yoga practice, daily routine, and food choices to balance the unique needs of their dosha as well as adjusting for seasonal changes and phase of life needs.
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Pre-Sale Paid in Full Membership
Offer good until the new studio opens!
We have an incredible deal for you!

Our new Dallas studio will be opening soon (date TBD). We're offering a limited number of Pre-Sale Memberships beginning March 1 and ending the day we open.

You'll pay just $925 for 12 months of unlimited yoga paid in full!! You'll also get great perks like two free guests per month, free mat rentals, 15% off retail & most workshops, and more!

This Pre-Sale Membership can ONLY be used at our Dallas studio + virtual (cannot be shared with Plano). Your membership begins when the new studio opens, or you can start practicing with us right away at our temporary location - your choice!
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New Customer Loyalty Program
The more you practice; the more you earn
We have a new (and improved) Customer Loyalty Program. Since many of our students earned all of the previous rewards years ago, we thought it was time to start over and give everyone a chance to win — again!

The only thing you have to do is show up on your mat! We’ll do the rest. We will track your classes and let you know when you’ve earned a reward.
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Weekend Schedule change
March 25 & 26
The Yoga & Ayurveda workshop will take place at the Plano studio on Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26. We will need to relocate some of the classes to our Dallas studio. At this time, we don't know if we'll be in our temp space or our new studio.

Relocated classes: Saturday at 4pm and Sunday at 11am and 3:30pm. 

Dallas + Virtual Schedule (the following classes will NOT take place at Plano that weekend)
Saturday 4pm - Open Flow with Jackie Carey 
Sunday 11am - Gentle Flow with Tracy Berez 
Sunday 12:05pm - Meditation with Tracy Berez
Sunday 3:30pm - Open Flow with Alex Gandy

We appreciate your understanding and if you only have a membership or package at Plano and need help registering for a class, please email Samantha.

We recommend registering in advance since the classes will likely fill up.
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Updates on Dallas studio
Construction is moving quickly!
The walls are up, and plumbing, electricity, & HVAC are installed.

This week, they're finishing the walls to prep for paint!

Keep up to date on the progress of the studio via the link below.
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