Salute to Summer

Yoga Practice for the Mind and Body

By Kimmie Brunke, Yoga Instructor

Summer is a joyous season. The senses are fully alert with the tastes from the garden and the exceptional fragrances in the air as nature comes into full bloom. It is the time to get out and make new friends and meet up with old acquaintances. It is a time to explore nature in all its beauty and embrace what life has to offer.

To acknowledge the coming of summer, MAC has organized two yoga events that encourage participants to be lifelong athletes. These events focus on the MAC community coming together to explore mindful movement; to fuel up their body and mind through drink, food, and nature; and to recover and restore spirit through contemplation and laughter.

The first summer yoga event kicks off on International Day of Yoga, which started on June 21, 2015, in India, and coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. It was designed as a day to celebrate how the ancient art and science of yoga has touched numerous people across the globe. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address during the

opening of the 69th session of the General Assembly, stated, “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action ... a holistic approach [that] is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and nature.”

The second yoga event takes place in July in Oregon wine country, with its inspirational landscape and outstanding wine artisans. Walk, stretch, smell, taste, see, and touch your way through the beautiful Eola Hills. This event gives the participant a chance to honor those who work off the land and a chance to cultivate a sense of gratitude for the people who bring bounty onto the table.

Sign up for not only one but two opportunities to surround yourself with a strong, supportive, and healthy community that reinforces values of lifelong health and well-being.

International Day of Yoga

Enjoy a Special Yoga Class and Try a Tea Cocktail

Wednesday, June 21

10-11 a.m. Yoga; 11 a.m.-noon Tea Tasting

MAC members are invited to celebrate this day with an hour-long, all-levels MAC community yoga class in Ainsworth/Lownsdale. The class is taught by MAC instructor Katarina Simko. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat, although there will be a few extra mats, yoga blocks, and straps.

The class is followed by a special iced-tea cocktail tasting from Portland’s Smith Teamaker, taking place on the Second Floor Terrace. The tasting also includes healthy snacks, and participants will receive a sachet of wellness teas.

The cost is $10 per member, and registration is required. Register at the mac.com – YOE0621

Yoga in the Vines at Eola Hills

Indulge All Your Senses in Oregon Wine Country

Sunday, July 9

10:30-11 a.m. Arrive for coffee and juice; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Yoga practice led by MAC instructor Kimmie Brunke; 12:30-2 p.m. Two-mile mindfulness walk, catered lunch, and wine flight tasting

Engage all your senses with an outdoor yoga class among the vines while listening to a waterfall, taking a walking tour through the scenic vineyards, and delighting in a catered lunch and wine tasting.

The cost is $50 for members and nonmember guests. Transportation to Eola Hills is not included. For more information on Eola Hills, visit eolahillswinery.com. Register at the mac.com – YOE0709