Setting an intention to your practice brings on a whole new meaning. While practicing:
sun-salutations set your intention and/or prayer(example: enjoy simple pleasures, to not react but to act calmly, for a sick family member or friend, etc.)This practice is done at a very slow pace making sure that you are in the present and mindful of each breath. Moving the breath, the body and spirit.

To begin stand in Tadasana (Mountain)bring hands to Anjali Mudra(prayer hands in front of your heart) closing your eyes take a moment to set your intention and/or prayer. Keep your intention and/or prayer in your mind as you move through the sun-salutations.

Lifting hands/arms above your head show Gratitude to the Father swan dive down to Utanasana (forward bend hands to feet)as you Bow to the Mother come to Arda Utanasana (hands on chines)look up to Honor the Child lunge one leg at a time to Kumbhakasana (plank) as you Acknowledge the earth then to Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog)and Open heart to the Heavens coming into Ado Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog)as you Acknowledge the power of self. Coming back into Tadasana. Repeat

Yogi's!! I just spent my weekend learning to teach children yoga. All the posses and breathing are all geared to children. It was very challenging but a lot of fun! I learned over 100 age appropriate kid-friendly posses, games & themes. Along with age appropriate breathing techniques, stress management and relaxation skills for children. In the fall I will be offering "KID"S YOGA" from ages 5 to 13 years. The classes will be structured, safe and fun, they will develop wellness and health. Don't be surprised if some of my adult classes see some fun kid postures!! In the end I am now certified to teach children's yoga!! Namaste

Spring is just around the corner and everything will be reborn! It is a good time to open yourself up and take a big breath of what the universe is giving us. You can start by trying one new thing a week, a month, whatever is best for you. A good place to start is meditation. If you think that it is overwhelming than start small. We have to take baby steps before we can take the big step. Make a list of things you need to open yourself up to. Whether they are things you want to do, things you want to try or things you want to change. For example if meditation is something you would like to do; try sitting in stillness for one minute a week, before you know it, in a month you will have begun a spiritual practice. Maybe you want to go deeper into a yoga posture or practice in general; go early to class and ask your teacher to guide you. Another step, which is an important one, is surrounding yourself with friends who are sharing the same path. It will help you bring yourself into a grander vision of what life can be. Namaste Cyn