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February 4, 2013

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Working the Knots: Yoga and Yarn

June 1, 2012

Posted by Sharon

NOTE: This is an “older” post from 2012. I AM offering this workshop on November 15, 2014 at Indie Knit and Spin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Check out the Indie Knit and Spin website for details and registration information.

Working the Knots: Yoga and Yarn
Sunday, January 27th, 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Yoga Matrika
Facilitated by Sharon Rudyk (YOGA) and Cosette Cornelius-Bates (YARN)

Tuition: $15
Pay on-site with any credit/debit card or personal check.

Join Sharon (YOGA) and Cosy (YARN) for this delightful workshop for yogis and knitters of all levels. The workshop begins with some stretches that are helpful for knitters and techniques for enhancing knitting and creativity in general through meditation and visualization. Once we are warmed up with all our creative juices flowing, we will explore the sensual and social sides of knitting by discussing our current projects and ideas together and receiving guidance from Cosy on a variety of unique techniques for materials, color work and pattern interpretation. Then, we’ll knit together and close our workshop with a deep relaxation guided by Sharon. You’ll leave the workshop feeling both inspired and relaxed! No experience with yoga or meditation required. If you are a knitter, we invite you to bring whatever project you are working on currently (or perhaps something from deep within your stash……..) and this is what you will work on during the knitting part of the workshop. We also invite you to bring any questions that you have about knitting in general, materials, reading patterns or a technique that you have been interested in and/or can’t quite figure out. If you have never knit before or are a genuine beginner, then we invite you to bring the following materials and we will work with you in a special break-out group for absolute beginner knitters during the knitting time: worsted weight yarn and size 7 or 8 needles (straight or circular is fine). While this is not a “learn to knit” workshop, due to the nature of the workshop, it is only important that you are knitting curious and not that you know how to knit already. We hope that this workshop will be inspirational for everyone!

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, December 5

December 2, 2009

Posted by Sharon

You know you’re curious—-what’s going on in there at 6520 Wilkins Avenue?

Here’s your chance to check out Yoga Matrika’s new studio spaces, share some sweet holiday spirited refreshments and shop for some hand-crafted gifts. There are many items that are under $10 that are great for office presents, gift exchanges, hostess presents and stocking stuffers. This is a great craft sale with NO CROWDS, NO PARKING PROBLEMS and great snacks and activities for children!

EVERYTHING for sale is locally made and includes: jewelry, aromatherapy, herbal and green teas, eye pillows and scented sachets to create passion, promote peace and some even keep moths out of your woolies! We have herbal products for pregnant and new moms like lactation support teas, belly balm and vegan nipple creams. Fleece and knitted hats for babies and young children and felted wool hats—even some handspun and dyed yarn by our lovely local Cosy!

You can also purchase discounted gift certificates and class cards during the open house or purchase a new yoga mat for a friend or yourself!

Gift certificates make PERFECT gifts for expectant and new moms—we offer the only Prenatal Pilates and Exercise class in the city, two postnatal classes a week and five prenatal classes a week. Moms can also use gift certificates for massage, childbirth preparation workshops and to shop for all natural items to keep them comfy and relaxed during pregnancy and after birthing.

We have some coloring pages and toys for young children to play with while you shop. Sharon Rudyk, the studio owner will be around all afternoon to answer questions you might have about yoga in general or the studio.

Hope to see you on Saturday!

Posted by Sharon Rudyk, Owner of Yoga Matrika located in Point Breeze, 6520 Wilkins Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Check out our website: https://www.yogamatrika.com/