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Vol. 11 No. 10
Including the Cultural Districts and Midtown: Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington, and Meridian St.
In This
May 16 - May 29, 2014
ISSUE - Ravenswood meeting Pg. 9 ‑ Ripples 2014 Pg. 11 ‑ Amer Vill parade Pg. 13
NEW FEATURE
photo by Mario Morone
Chanh Brodsky of Breathe Yoga.
Breathe Yoga - just south of 54th at the Monon By Mario Morone
Banner Artist of the issue
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Broad Ripple Gazette in May 2014 we are featuring a year of local artists by allowing them to interpret our banner, while incorporating the words “The Broad Ripple Gazette”. Contact us at info@broadripplegazette.com to inquire if any open issues remain. Still looking for cartoonist, tattoo artist, pen and ink, etc.
mario@broadripplegazette.com Breathe Yoga has been open for nearly three months at 5345 Winthrop Avenue, Suite #E near the Monon Trail. Owner Chanh Brodsky recently discussed her passion of yoga. “I became interested in yoga as a way to balance my physical and mental wellness. It helps me center myself and find inner peace while at the same time build more flexibility and strength in my body.” “I wanted to help others by sharing what I learned and experienced not only thru the practice of yoga and Buddhist philosophy, but also how you can incorporate these two elements together. As a Buddhist, I believe in spreading my love and joy to others in order to help them become more empowered. The decision to open up a yoga studio was easy. It was always a passion of mine to teach and share. I wanted to build a community based yoga studio where students felt comfortable practicing in a non-competitive environment,” she added. Ms. Brodsky has practiced yoga Breathe Yoga for 10 years. 5345 Winthrop Avenue, She chose the 54th Street & Monon Trail location for her yoga studio because, “I Suite #E [OO24] believe the Sobro is a neighborhood that (765) 592-3728 is growing and has become very active. www.breatheyogadharma.com Since I moved here two and half years ago, SoBro has been my neighborhood of choice for restaurants, bars, and shopping. I love the people.” The yoga studio’s name has a philosophical theory behind it. “The term, ‘koan,’ is a paradox to be meditated upon that is used to train Zen Buddhist monks to abandon ultimate dependence on reason and to force them into gaining sudden intuitive enlightenment. It is a phrase or saying that is to be pondered by Buddhists so that in this koan of breathing, as you breathe in, you breathe in through your whole body and as you breathe out, you breathe out through your whole body. So in all of my classes, to help students go deeper into the practice of yoga, we should be mindful of breathing. Students should try to let go out of that autopilot in their daily lives and find more peace and calmness,” she emphasized. Ms. Brodsky’s travels have enriched her personal experiences. “I want people to know that before coming to Indianapolis, I lived abroad for one year in Belize and have traveled all over Mexico and Central America. I was a volunteer substitute teacher at Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. (It’s located off the northeast coast of Belize). Volunteerism brings more significance to your life, helps round out your personality, and gives you a better disposition. The whole point of taking a sabbatical that entire year was that I wanted to learn and understand how to live a more self-sustaining life where you picked your own food, fished for your meal and relied on oneself for shelter. It was more of a free spiritual experience.” Breathe Yoga’s hours varies. Currently hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
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Douglas David - Kessler Bridge over Canal
Douglas David has painted his way across the country, capturing the beauty and spirit of the things he loves – tranquil country landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on his favorite beaches, a simple pitcher of spring lilacs or peonies, a lemon, lime or a slice of watermelon on a checked tablecloth. Paintings that reflect comfort, warmth, meaning and simplicity: similar to everything important to him – his close knit family, lifelong friendships, creatively fulfilling work and giving his best. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas will be exhibiting and selling for his 19th consecutive year at Broad Ripple Art Fair on May 17 & 18, 2014. Stop and see his work and meet him, or for more information, visit www.douglasdavid.com.
BRHS reunion for classes of the 30s and 40s to be held June 1 at Riviera Club The annual reunion for the BRHS Classes of 1930’s through 1940’s will be held at the Riviera Club on Sunday, June 1 at noon (reunion is the first Sunday of June each year). The cost is $18 cash per person and includes a brunch buffet. RSVP (317 508-6634 or email info@ brhsalumni.org) with name, class year and number attending. Include address and phone number to receive a reunion invitation next year. Please invite other BRHS alumni you know, everyone is welcome!
1 Banner art kick-off
5 BRAF tickets winners
8 Public Notices
13 Amer Village 500 parade
18 Maps
1 Breathe Yoga
5 BR Brewpub Quiz
9 Ravenswood town meeting 14 Spring Gallery Tour
1 BRHS reunion coming
5 Mistakes winner
10 Random Rippling pop up
15 Crossword
21 Wine Scene Jill A. Ditmire
2 Frog’s Random Rippling
6 Poetic Thoughts
10 Hidden History
15 Historic Ad
21 Random Rippling Exp.
3 Calendar
6 Random Rippling Salon
10 Sudoku
16 Where in the Village?
22 Old Town Minutes
4 Buzzing Around Town
7 Local Contacts
11 Ripples 2014
16 Round the Ripple
23 Right in my Own Backyard
4 BR Farmers Market
8 Classified Ads
12 Random Rippling La Mulita
17 Business Directory
23 Random Rippling Nicey
20 From the BRMHS anncmts