The Dharma Room

Sioux Falls Premiere Yoga Studio and Wellness Center

News & Notes

March Upcoming Events

You don't have to be Irish to cash in on the good fortune of great health and education here at The Dharma Room!  Check out our CALENDAR page for these upcoming events in March and be on the lookout for further details.

  • March 22nd:  Monday Meditation with Melissa.  For those who want to learn about and experience traditional meditation in our beautiful, quiet studio.  Guided by Melissa Shattuck, RYT.  From 7-8pm;  Fee:  Love Offering/Donation
  • March 20th:  Kids Yoga!  6 week series begins;  Fee:  $50
  • March 20th:  Re-Discover Yoga Workshop--for beginners and seasoned yogis who want to master the basics and provide a solid foundation for their practice;  Fee:  $50 + tax
  •  March 21st:  ZUMBA Class!  Energizing dance fitness class with Ahva!  Fee:  $15 + tax
  • March 21st:  Tai Chi for Osteoporosis with Kim Kersbergen 4 week series starts;  Fee:  $60 + tax non-members, $50 + tax members
  • March 21st:  Manifest your Intentions Meditation.  Join Veronica for this very special Spring Equinox meditation.  Fee:  $15 + tax
  • March 27th:  Back by Popular Demand!  Soul Breathing Workshop!! from 1-3:30pm;  Fee:  $50 +tax members, $60 + tax non-members  PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED as space is LIMITED! 
    • Soul Breathing Small Group Sessions also available for additional $50 + tax members / $60 + tax non-members.  Please call 271-YOGA for more information or click HERE to pre-register.

 

New Class Options

If you have an interest in Yoga for Pregnancy class, please click here and let us know.  We would love to get a regular class incorporated into our schedule, but we need to know when to have it and how many people would come.  Help us work out the details!!  If you know someone who is pregnant and think this would be something of interest, please direct them to our website or call the studio at 271-YOGA.

Luck of the Irish Recipe!

 Brown Irish Soda Bread

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup steel-cut oats
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teasoon salt
  • 2 cups low-fat butermilk
  • 1 large eg, lightly beaten
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Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.  Coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.  Line the pan with parchment paper and coat with cooking pray. Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.  Combine flours and next six ingredients (through salt). Combine buttermilk and egg;  add to flour mixture.  Stir just until combined.  Spoon the mixture into prepared pan.  Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Local Artisans

Have you noticed the beautiful photography on the walls?
Deb Parks has graced our space with her creativity and talent.  Let us know if you are interested in purchasing any of her beautiful framed photographs or greeting cards or getting in touch with Deb.

The Dharma Room from time to time is seeking talented artists to feature their artwork on our yoga studio walls.  Artwork may be listed for sale and we would like to feature a wide variety of artists throughout the year.  The Dharma Room may also be rented out for Artists Receptions for a fee.  Please contact us if you are interested in this opportunity by submitting your information here:  Contact The Dharma Room.

Yoga Pose of the Day

For Special Events

Looking for a lovely space to host your next event?  Why not hold it at The Dharma Room!  We offer beautiful, quiet meeting rooms, as well as chairs, PowerPoint projector, and we have convenient parking both in front and back of our location.  If you are interested in hosting your next meeting or event at The Dharma Room, please click HERE for more information.

Upcoming Events

Sunday, Mar 14 at 3:00 pm
Monday, Mar 15 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, Mar 20 at 10:00 am
Saturday, Mar 20 at 1:00 pm

Weekend Instructors

Saturday March 13th--Kendra

Sunday March 14th--Jill

Saturday March 20th--Angie

Sunday March 21st--Melissa

Yoga Philosophy Theme of the Week

Shaucha

We now begin to explore the five Niyamas, which are constructive tools for the inner work that gives rise to the ability to really put spirituality into practice in our daily lives.

Shaucha means "purification; cleanliness".  It includes a number of techniques for cleansing the body as well as the mind, and it has even been called the aim of the entire system of yoga.  The sages say that shaucha is not only the foundation for bodily health, it is also the doorway to deeper and more tranquil states of meditation.

Practice tip:  Select wisely from the many choices of food, emotions, and thoughts waiting to come into your body and mind.  As the body becomes purified you will experience radiant health;  as the mind becomes purified, you will feel increasingly clear, friendly and cheerful.