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21 02, 2019

February 19, 2019

2019-02-21T12:48:22-05:00

I mentioned in class this week the power of Ujjayi breath. Our fellow teacher and all around wonderful friend, Jesse shared this article on this breath in his Facebook page.  I hope that it gives you more insight into all of the physiological, mental and emotional benefits of the breath.   THE POWER AND MYSTICISM [...]

February 19, 20192019-02-21T12:48:22-05:00
17 01, 2019

January 15 Restore

2019-01-17T13:18:34-05:00

The Kripalu Effect Cover your ears if you are sensitive to TMI, but there exists something called the "Kripalu Effect".  The first signs are eating way too much at their delicious and nutritious meals in their dining hall.  Then you begin to feel the bloated "I've eaten too many beans and veggies" feeling, which could [...]

January 15 Restore2019-01-17T13:18:34-05:00
13 10, 2018

October 9 Restore

2018-10-13T16:56:11-04:00

Quite rapidly the weather has changed. Literally over night, the evening temperatures are down to the 40's and our daytime highs are in the upper 50's.  Time to break out the warm clothes and cuddle.  It is also time to practice being in the present moment.  We can dwell in the place of wanting the [...]

October 9 Restore2018-10-13T16:56:11-04:00
13 10, 2018

September 25 Restore

2018-10-13T16:34:46-04:00

Keep Peace in your Heart Treat others like you would want to be treated Surround those around you with love and send that love to those far away. The Foot Wrap Comfort, cozy, grounding. Poses Fish Pose Props: blankets or bolster, depending upon the amount of opening you desire. Neck roll, eye pillow. Benefits:stretches the chest [...]

September 25 Restore2018-10-13T16:34:46-04:00
1 07, 2017

June 27 Restore

2017-12-30T13:03:42-05:00

Backyard Barbeques, Burgers and BabiesCelebrating the Fourth of July with my extended family has always been about backyard barbeques, burgers and babies.  One of the aunts and uncles would host our rather large family, grill up some burgers and dogs, and the parade of babies would begin. We have a very prolific family.  Catching up [...]

June 27 Restore2017-12-30T13:03:42-05:00
23 05, 2017

May 16 and 23 Restore

2017-12-30T13:03:42-05:00

To Be AwakeThe following excerpts were taken from The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo.  Enjoy!May 23 InspirationThere is always purpose in beingbut not always being in purposeHow easily we get caught up in defining who we are in relation to those around us. We first find ourselves alone in joy of what we're doing. [...]

May 16 and 23 Restore2017-12-30T13:03:42-05:00
14 04, 2017

April 11 Restore

2017-12-30T13:03:58-05:00

You will know the force when you are calm, at peace...The force is my ally and powerful ally it isLife creates it, makes it growIt's energy surrounds us and binds us...Luminous beings are we, not this crude matterEmpire Strikes BackAnd onto the Darth Vader Breath... The BreathUjjayi Breath - Victorious Breath to "Ham Sa"A breath [...]

April 11 Restore2017-12-30T13:03:58-05:00
20 11, 2015

November 17 Restore Series

2015-11-20T09:21:00-05:00

Here - PresentSo with the monks gone and the last bit of colorful sand swept up by the brooms and the creek's current, the studio seems a bit empty.  The whole idea of the mandala was about impermenance and non-attachment to things, people, ideas.  The dissolution ceremony was beautiful, moving and ended in a swirling [...]

November 17 Restore Series2015-11-20T09:21:00-05:00
9 01, 2014

January 7 Restore Series

2014-01-09T14:26:00-05:00

Welcome to the New Year  2014.  I have always loved an even-numbered  year, embraced the 2's, the 4's, the 6's and so on of the various decades of my life.  But I didn't have the time of day for the uneven-numbered years.  It is just that I love things that are even keel; numbers, family, [...]

January 7 Restore Series2014-01-09T14:26:00-05:00
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