Go Ahead Laugh

Nothing is so impenetrable as laughter in a language you don't understand.
-William G. Golding

My almost four year old sister Olivia reminds how much fun it is to live in the present. She inspires me with her honesty and free spirit.

Yoga teaches that we are free from pain and suffering when we live in the moment. Furthermore, we honor our body's needs giving our spirit the opportunity to play. I teach yoga in a way that invites you to play on your mat; to explore the feelings and sensations that arise.

Play & laughter seem to go hand in hand. After a recent Qi Gong appointment I found my laughter fuller and more free. It felt great! To the left, check out the Tube Sock link to enjoy a giggle.

What is Laughter Yoga?

Tube Sock

Purpose

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and your discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.

-Patanjali, author of the Yoga Sutras
You could call him the Original Yogi.

Affects of Chemicals

We have been hearing about the affects of chemicals around us for some time. This information can be overwhelming. A question I hear: How do we avoid chemicals when so much is outside our control? As many of you know my approach to wellness is one that advocates Better Choices.

Start by looking at what you put IN your body. Looking at the ingredients in your food, is it chemical? When you recognize ALL of the ingredients as food, you know you are one step closer to feeding your body what it needs to be vital. All those colorful vegetables are nutrient rich and disease fighting ingredients your body craves.

Then look at what you put ON your body. I highly recommend you use the Environmental Working Group's website Skin Deep Cosmetic Database to evaluate the chemicals' affects on your body.

Take it one step or product at a time. I am happy to help you identify simple solutions that fit your lifestyle. In a wellness coaching session, we can identify a step by step plan of action for you to reduce your chemical exposure and find better health.


Addiction to Sugar

What is High Fructose Corn Syrup?

Intention

I teach yoga because I enjoy fun we have in class as well as the way we feel after class. I am happy to begin teaching a 7pmBalance yoga class on Wednesday nights. Please note that there is no morning class Wednesday, May 26 that class has been moved to 7pm.

These spring evenings provide an awesome opportunity to open ourselves to balance and peace. Did you know that my intention for class is just that? -That we experience balance and peace within.

We begin our yoga practice by centering ourselves and setting our intention. An intention is a dedication, prayer or positive affirmation. Using intention in our yoga brings us to the present moment. Opening the door for us to tune into the subtly of our mind, body & spiritual needs.

I invite you to explore the power of intention throughout your day. To the left are links to articles about living in the present moment and using intention. Below I have included sample intentions that you may find beneficial.

I invite you to use intention throughout your day. We begin and end our yoga practice with this powerful tool. Intention can be used in small and big ways. Below are some intentions or affirmations that might speak to you:

• I love fearlessly.
• I trust myself enough to let the voice within me be stronger than any voices outside.
• I am beautiful inside and out.
• I am worthy of receiving love and support.
• I use my time wisely.
• I make healthy choices.
• I am strong.
• Vulnerability is strength, today I will be vulnerable by accepting love & support from others.
• I am peaceful.
• I am is more than enough.
• I find joy through service. I find love through letting go.
• I am worthy of receiving all of life's splendid gifts.
• I am balanced.
• I am grounded.
• I enjoy the present moment.

To practice yoga with intention, moves your heart as well as those around you.

The Heart's Intention

Setting the Tone

Enjoy the Light

Take a moment and remember that feeling you have in savasana or at the end of class. Imagine an entire hour of that sweet bliss. That is what you are likely to experience during Restorative Yoga. A new class to be held 7pm Monday, May 10 & 24 more details are below. Refer to the left panel for the complete class schedule or email me if you would like a (easier to read) printable May class calendar.

If you are looking for more than an hour, this summer gift yourself with a retreat. Yoga Under the Oaks is filled with rejuvenating activities for your mind, body & spirit. I have been looking forward to it since October. Early bird registration price ends Saturday.

Let's go back to that feeling at the end of class. Our breath is smooth & long. Our bodies loose and minds calm. Then we end our yoga practice sharing the salutation namasté. Which means, "The light in me honors the light in you." It is with light and love that I teach, in hopes of manifesting our vision 'To illuminate your path for life's adventure.' I am blessed to be a part of your journey. Let your light shine bright!




I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.
                                                       -Hafiz of Persia



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In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful.

-Alice Walker