September always seems to race in and change things overnight. It is naturally a time for beginnings; it is also a time of goodbyes, letting go to make room for growth and evolution. It is a time for transition and transformation. A time for embracing (or at least facing) the reality of change: the threshold between the 'known' and the 'unknown'.
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A 5-day Yoga, Meditation, and Relaxation Immersion to Expand the Lightness of Being.
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Living with tension is like getting dressed to go to a party in clothes that are two sizes too small. Everything feels constricted. It’s uncomfortable. I don’t know about you, but if I’m wearing something even one size too small, I feel annoyed and grumpy. It’s hard to enjoy what I’m doing. I’m at this party with all the people I really want to spend time with, and I can’t pay attention to them. In fact, I can’t pay attention to much of anything except my own discomfort.
This week, live on Zoom we will practice how to slip into something more comfortable. Mon. Meditation (FREE), Wed. & Fri. 10 am EDT. Plus Psoas Release Workshop & Minimal Props Teacher Training! Information as follows.
Read MoreViktor Frankl wrote, "What is to give light must endure burning. Everything can be taken from a man or a woman but one thing: the last of human freedoms to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
The bottom line is: the more we practice on the mat, the more our practice is there for us in the challenging moments of our lives. Ultimately, our time on the yoga mat is the 'pre-game'. Our real practice begins, when we step off our mat.
Meditation Teacher, Ethan Nichtern shared on Instagram, "Meditation is one of the best ways to make sure that you are not socially distancing from yourself."
He elaborated, "'social distancing' is a problematic term. We should be physically distancing very rigorously, but social distance might imply dissociation and disconnection, especially in regards to oneself. Keep your body away from others, but try to stay connected, especially to yourself."
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Read MoreShould you wish to join me for a retreat, workshop, or shorter training check out my calendar below as I have several upcoming programs in the tri-state area, LA, Costa Rica, and online.
And, mostly, thank you for practicing. As each of us learns to relax more deeply, it's not only good for us, but we have a nourishing impact on everyone we come into contact with. It is an offering you are making to everyone around you. And little by little, this helps spreads more peace on the planet.
