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Do what you love & surround yourself with what gives you JOY …

Post author By Kay T. Ananda
Post date February 28, 2020

This site is also so helpful getting ready for the day ahead:)

If you hadn’t checked already, here you go:)

Where should we go? In imagination or in real – dreaming of Mt. Shasta to boost our immune system: Pure water; nourishing foods; rest and yoga … First two photos from late Maty Ezraty’s immersion 5 years ago. So grateful that I had that opportunity to learn from a legend. The aura, the presence, the power, the mastery, the fierceness and … the vulnerability … all there, with the common thread running through all her facets … the humility.

Do today what you plan to do later – do not put off … lessons are learned when you live and learned from those who went before you. Some day I will do this… some day I will do that … it’s good to set goals and dream but … each day, take real action. A little baby step even. That could mean just stepping onto a mat.
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What saves us? Ultimately “beauty” … Beautiful memories of beautiful places and people. Reminded also that beauty is to the eyes of a beholder. What’s beautiful to you?
Stretch our minds and body and think of three each night.

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All the visible signs are undeniable – Spring is Here

Post author By Kay T. Ananda
Post date February 26, 2020

& this transition time from Winter to Spring, to many means time of ALLERGY SEASON. Seasonal allergies may cause stuffy or runny nose; teary eyes; coughs; sneezing; headaches and migraines; cold & flu like symptoms. As in Ayurveda and in Eastern Medicine, the theme for my yoga therapy sessions will focus especially on Respiratory & Heart Health.

It appears that some people dismiss the above symptoms as a common cold but … there’s a possibility that perhaps consulting an allergist could serve to benefit … it might be an allergy. A check on this site might be helpful. https://www.pollen.com/

What can we do to minimize the discomfort?

For one thing – yes, we need to exercise but consider exercising at a space with superior ventilation system preferably with ION air purifier or better yet, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. The ultra-fine mesh on these filters traps all sorts of irritants that would otherwise circulate through the space. Then … those sun salutations in the morning and evening practice will be enhanced with the purity of the dust/pollen/molds free air.

More to come …

Hello Spring 🙂

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Intention for today: Honoring the New Moon Energy

Post author By Kay T. Ananda
Post date February 23, 2020

as we cycle through the seasons with mindfulness to recognize and appreciate the everyday miracles, engaging in practice of Self-Care.

Q. Why is Flow & Yin practice especially potent when done with intentions ?

A. Intention setting clarifies why you are on the mat and if the practice is in alignment with the authentic you.

Some one may think of an “intention” as similar to goal setting. There’s a subtle difference from a common new year resolution:

I want to lose weight and for that goal I will lose 10 lbs this month.

vs. I am responsible for my heart health.

vs. I am the curator of my emotions and know how to manage them.

Or … I set aside the time I deserve to cultivate self-love and care so that I can reconnect with my natural flow of rhythm to shine bright to be the light for others. (then I find that, the common goals, then, is reached.)

OR I take this precious time to decompress, detox and recharge with the renewed flow.

Whatever intention you set will serve you than at times you mindlessly show up while showing up is sometimes all you need to do. Show up and Flow. Then the process will naturally unfold:

First “experience” and feel with all 5 senses; clear the energy blockages; invite your very own “FLOW”; integrate; then embody the practice over time. Notice the gradual sharpening of the senses and allow ourselves to practice with non-judgement. The only goal is to better know ourselves so that our inner wisdom may once again, shine through. If it were some hashtag, yes, it would read – Do You; Be You:) and that may not be the pretzel pose.

Q. What is my attention sharing this practice and who would it serve?

A. This practice, alone, or by complemented by others, integrated as whole, will serve those who: