Hari Raya Closure & Classes at Manasa

Hi everyone,

This is to inform you that Manasa Yoga studios at SS2 will be closed on Friday SEPT 10 (Day 1) for Hari Raya Celebrations.

On Day 2 of Hari Raya, Saturday SEPT 11, the studios will reopen with limited classes held only in the morning. There will be no afternoon classes on this day. Please note the following to see which classes you could come for if you are in town.

10-11AM Basic Relax Class by Lily will be at STUDIO 2 (Students who usually come for the 7AM Saturday morning class or the 4PM Saturday afternoon class are welcome to join the 10 AM class)

Saturday Advanced class will be rescheduled to the morning. Note the following new time and venue ONLY FOR Saturday SEPT 11.

9-11 AM Advance Class by Manoj will be held in Studio 1.

All classes will resume as normal on Sunday SEPT 12, 2010.

Happy Hari Raya to our Muslim yogis at Manasa.

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