Check out this 6 minute fire art documentary from this year’s Burn….

(Above: The 2009 Pavilion - Design by Rod Garret and Larry Harvey. Rendering by Andrew Johnstone and Rod Garrett.)

Next year’s Burning Man art theme, Evolution, inspires us at Comfort & Joy on many levels.

As a commentator on the ePlaya bulletin board noted, in modern society our social landscape evolves, or at least is capable of evolving, much faster than human DNA, which dosen’t change very fast.  Group social structures are the DNA of our modern society, which we can help grow into new and better forms. 

Ask yourself: How would I like to see society evolve, and how can I personally embody that evolution?    Let’s imagine the world as is could be… and then work create that better place, together.  For Comfort & Joy that’s what the core of Burning Man is all about.   We love the 2009 art theme.  

(Speaking of art themes, have you noticed that this year’s new Burning Man wall calendar is packing with amazing photos focusing on a different past art theme each month?  It’s gorgeous…)

Surreal Sugar….

This year at Burning Man, Comfort & Joy is offering three 2-hour therapeutic massage workshops that focus on techniques that that can help reduce pain & stress while improving flexibility. The instructor is a deep-tissue bodywork specialist named Gentle with 18 years of experience.

These workshops begin at Noon on Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, and will discuss how to give great back and neck massages each day. Gentle will also focus on the butt and legs on Tuesday, the arms and chest on Wednesday, and the face, stomach, and feet on Friday. People who want
to trade off should come at least two days or bring partners to practice on; those who want to learn the whole body are encouraged to attend all three sessions.

This is a non-sexual massage honoring boundaries done respectfully nude or in underwear. Each person needs to be reasonably clean. Bring your own towel or sheet to lay on. Partners are recommended, but not required. Beginners are welcome. For more information, contact Gentle. Comfort & Joy will be located at 7:30 & Fairlane this year.

A behind-the-scenes look at the construction efforts behind Burning Man.

As is our tradition, Comfort & Joy is offering daily yoga classes from Tuesday to Friday at Burning Man 2008. Here’s the schedule. Come early to save your spot, and bring a mat & towel to work on!

We also encourage you to get your morning pump before the mid-day heat at Comfort & Joy’s Pink Gym, stocked with free weights, bench press, glitter & much more! Our playa address is 7:30 & Fairlane.

Comfort & Joy’s Yoga Class Schedule
All classes held in the small circus tent.

Sexy Flexy Yoga
9am - 10:30am TUESDAY

Flowing sequences and long holds to move your hips in strange
and exciting ways. Come over to the pink side. Intermediate level.

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Yoga for Warriors
9-10:30am, WEDNESDAY

A flow yoga class exploring eight warrior poses, focusing
on strength through stillness. Intermediate to Advanced level.

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Kundalini Yoga
10am - Noon, THURSDAY

A gentle, low- to moderate-impact hour of yoga hosted by Fuzzy. Special attention paid to movement promoting digestion, relaxation, mobilizing your back and oxygenating your blood. No experience needed, but please know your limits. Beginners welcome.

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Yoga Yoga Ra Ra Ra
9-10:30am, FRIDAY

A flow yoga class that will make you want to jump and shout,
sing ra ra ra and throw your panties at the instructor. Intermediate level.

We are busy this week…

Wondering where you’re gonna shake it all day long in Black Rock City? THE DEEP END serves up a great vibe and banging beats from sun-up to sundown, every day on the playa. Add to all that some luxurious sun and heat, costumes and cocktails, and you’ve got the perfect mix of all-out fabulousness all the day long.

EXTRA BONUS FUN: Look for the highly spirited, mischief-filled (but, we hope, injury-free) denouement of the Romp of the Playa Hookers at The Deep End on Friday, August 29, somewhere around 6 or 7pm Playa Daylight Time.

If all goes as planned, The Deep End should be just a hop, skip and a jump from C&J – we’ll keep you posted.