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Mirrors

Leslie took these pictures in a grocery store parking lot on the first day of spring and it’s a good mix of water, snow, sun, and beauty that we get those early days of spring. A friend – Heather Kelly … Continue reading

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Advice from Maria Sabina, Mexican healer and poet

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Come as you are

A few weeks ago I watched the broadcast of the 2nd annual Accessible Yoga Conference. One of the presenters was Dianne Bondy She’s very passionate about bringing yoga to communities that don’t fit the common yoga population. This quote comes … Continue reading

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Quote from Class

A quote by Sally Kempton, shared in class in February. By improving your ability to fully receive, you will come to notice how many gifts are being offered to you at every moment. The wind in the trees, a stranger’s … Continue reading

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Quotes from Class

“It’s not what we eat but what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what … Continue reading

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Saying the graceful thing to those suffering

Here is some instruction about a general principle of how to know the right kind of response when others are suffering. I am copying the whole story and giving the link from whence it came. Illustration by Wes Bausmith / … Continue reading

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Quote: And God Said “No”

A quote brought in by a class member. I will have to get more info about the source. I asked God to take away my pride, and God said No. He said it was not for Him to take away, … Continue reading

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Moon Salutation

Early this morning we were able to view the full moon and a total lunar eclipse. Its the perfect opportunity to celebrate in our morning yoga class with the moon salutation.

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Quote by Pandit Rajmani Taigunait

Pandit Rajmani Taigunait is the spiritual leader of the Himalayan Institute. He says, “According to the Yoga Sutra, only a practice that helps us understand the unique privileges inherent in our body, breath, and mind qualifies as a yoga practice. … Continue reading

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Anjali Mudra

We will explore and play with several hand mudras in our class this week. It’s a lovely way to bring meaning and intention into your practice. There can be many layers of meaning with each mudra and knowing them can … Continue reading

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