Michelle L. Huey , Ruidoso News 4:03 p.m. MT Feb. 15, 2017

Khira Mali.(Photo: Courtesy)

Blue Lotus Day Spa and Yoga introduces ateachers and new classes this month.

Blue Lotus has added Certified Yoga Instructor Khira Mali, whomoved from Thailand where she lived for more than sevenyears leading yoga teacher trainings and healing retreats. She is teaching sixnew classesas well as bringing yoga and dance events monthly to the Blue Lotusspace.The foundation of Malis classes is breath, alignment and providing students with the support to customize their practice with knowledge and integrity. With 16 years of practice and ateacher for 12 years,Mali has developed an understanding of theconnection of body, breath and mind; how it moves, resists, opens andheals. She has created a yoga style that rejuvenates and strengthens thebody. This hybrid style centers and aligns the mind, builds trust with thebody and mind, and establishes a connection with the breath. Her classes are appropriate for all levels of students, from beginners to those who are well seasoned yoginis.

CLASSES

Saturday: Mali hostsChakra Dance from2 to 3 p.m. Chakras are energy centers spread throughout thebody. They stimulate and correlate with the organs and limbs of the body. When chakras become stagnate, ailments can develop. Theclass will guide studentsthrough movements to open the chakra centers, release out stagnate energy and create room for Divine light to shine in.

Sunday:It's an hour of Yoga and Meditation withMali from 11 a.m. to noon. Start a meditation practice.Enjoy 30 minutes of hip opening yoga to prepare for sitting. No experience necessary. Meditation has many proven benefits including increased immunity and lowering stress.

Move to the beat with Intro to African Inspired Dance taught byWhitney Hobson from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Simultaneouslyconnectto the earth and thebody. The power of live drumming and rhythms from West Africa, Congo, Haiti, along with other indigenous rhythms are conspiring to have you connect to your soul and move. All levels and children welcome.

Blue Lotus Day Spa and Yoga is located at 2820 A Sudderth Drive. Visit ruidosodayspa.com for more information.

Blue Lotus Day Spa and Yoga is located at 2820 A Sudderth Drive. Visit ruidosodayspa.com for more information.(Photo: Courtesy/Daisy Yokley)

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