How many times have we not done something simple because we didn't know how or what to do? In life sometimes we don't know really what our part is. At times we have an intuition or perhaps a voice that keeps yearning for us to take part or to take action. We don't have to know how to do something before we begin; life lessons are designed to show us the value of doing our part even when we don't know what to do. Our part may be tiny or grand it doesn't matter. What matters is that we follow that intuition or voice. Yoga teaches us to take action, to do service for the sake of service, to embody the world we live in. I want to live in a world where all beings are cared for, where strangers stop for each other, where neighbors are neighborly, whether to save a life, to exchange a simple smile, or offer a helping hand; where I am not afraid and willing to take action. Fortunately, yoga offers us endless lessons in courage and moving from the heart. Through warrior we can gain the courage to do our part even for just one minute, is all it takes to make the world feel like home. Lunge into warrior I inhale with a sense of service while bending slightly back to open your heart; exhale into warrior II releasing the sense of fear. Stand strong from the souls of your feet to the crown of your head and breathe. Bring your practice off the mat into life and live!

Dear Yogini's

I have spent the summer break learning and teaching. I have had the time to sink a little deeper into my own practice. Learning new postures, deepening my own abilities on and off the mat. Daily meditation on the beach looking at the sea. Cultivating my own spiritual development. There is nothing more calmer than that! It has been an experience to be in class as a student rather than a teacher. Being a student has not only given me time to appreciate my practice but has given strength to be a better teacher.

As our schedules become clouded once again with the routine of daily life I look forward to all of you who are returning and welcoming the new. There are many classes
to choose from this session and hope to add new ones in the coming year.

It is with gratitude, compassion and peace that we begin our new session; bringing contentment into our lives.

Namaste

Namaste Yogi's

As summer approaches we get busy doing lots of fun and exciting things! We become more social due to the weather, picnics, graduations, weddings and sometimes our physical practice takes a back seat to all this busyness!

If you find yourself wrapped up in this fast pace cycle here are a few things that you can do to come back to get centered, get balance and to get quiet.

As you awake, before you get out of bed, think of something nice to do for yourself.
Perhaps take your time this morning and enjoy your cup of tea or coffee. Don't lie there in snooze to long or you'll start to think of to many other things. Be sure to give yourself a deep body stretch before you rise to your feet. Reach with attention
to the sky with your arms taking in a big breath and reach down and touch your toes as you exhale!!

Drink 2 glasses of water (hot or room temperature) with fresh lemon. This will cleanse and hydrate the body giving you more energy to start your day.

Take a walk or do a round of sun salutations this also raises the energy and reduces tension.

Do something nice for a stranger; generosity and gratitude are both big contributors to happiness. When we feel happy, we feel healthy, energetic. A overall wellness about ourselves and this is contagious!!!

At the end of the day; try to appreciate the absurdity of what doesn't go exactly according to plan. Acknowledge how little control we actually have over what happens and that we are all part of a much bigger plan. Letting go is the most freeing gift to yourself.

May you and your families have a safe and wonderful summer. Feel free to email or call me we can give each other inspiration. I will look forward to the fall when we shall all be once again in each other presence. Till then Light, Peace & Love