Millburn Congregational UCC

Since there has been an enthusiastic response to the initial series of evening yoga classes at Millburn Church, Nicole Havelka has graciously agreed to lead a second session of six classes beginning October 14. Classes will take place succeeding Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Great Room. Cost is $60 if paid by the first day of class, or $12 per class for drop-ins (cash or checks payable to Nicole Havelka). No previous yoga experience is necessary, as classes are designed for individuals with a wide range of strength and flexibility.

For Nicole, yoga has become far more than just a way to stay in good physical shape. “I started doing yoga because I couldn’t be still during meditation,” she said. “Yoga gave me a spiritual practice that worked for my restless brain.”  Nicole began with the physical part of the practice but then decided to do a yoga teacher training to deepen her own ability to relax and meditate, as well as to gain the skills to pass on the great things she had learned about yoga and about herself. She graduated from Spirit Rising Yoga Studio’s teacher training in Chicago this past May.

“My ability to connect with God and myself is so much greater because I no longer focus on the anger and frustration that comes up during yoga practice and during everyday life,” she said. An ordained pastor in the United Church of Christ, Nicole has worked as a chaplain at the Allendale Association for three years.

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Let Pumpkin Fest 2008…Put a Smile on Your Face!

Saturday, October 4, 10:00 – 5:00

Velcro Wall, Inflatable Maze, Pony Rides, Crafters and Green Vendors, Moonwalk, Raffle

Food…Food… and More Food!

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