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Here’s an old article from New York Times that brought caution in the way we practice and teach – just being mindful by really seeing, observing and knowing that it’s not about you; it’s about the students, always. And as Judith would have us realize to always mirror back this truth: We are each unconditionally loved. No matter.

Been leaning on the conservative side in a group situation but it’s nice when one can customize the sequence for that person – see the progress and take it up a notch and before you know it, she’s in the tribe. Love yoga therapy for that reason – gives us a chance to reflect, regenerate and rejuvenate – yes? Use of the word therapy is banned under Yoga Alliance but why? Yes, because of the liability concerns to call yoga what it is. Moreover, perhaps when it’s called “therapy”, the term would suggest some sort of mental or physical struggles that require a fix, a cure but some of us are just doing yoga for health maintenance, more a preventative discipline; not for any immediate therapeutic needs? Under IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) accredited school’s certification though, I will be freed from such restriction in semantics – plan on liberally using that word because to me, it’s always been about that – yoga is a natural form of therapy to feel one’s authentic very best. What else could it be? Exercise? Well, it’s that too – Any form of aerobic exercise will release neurotransmitter called serotonin or norepinephrineWhen and other endorphins, which can lead to a feeling of well being. And yoga helps so that you can exercise WELL…in pursuit of that euphoria – anything can be a therapy if it leads to mind-body fitness and wellness. As a matter of fact, our dog is a therapy – the best by far ! lol.
Love friends!What’ up?

Life is fragile; Love is the glue.

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Returning to Day 3 of the Invitational tomorrow. It’s been enlightening … kind of like peeling an onion, layer by layer, the heart of the matter is revealed. Some crying on the way? For some yes, but laughter in the end … it’s laughter yoga in spite of the heavy stuff since it’s all about lessening the heavy burdens some may carry. It’s light, airy, effortless – we ease into that stillness. There’s JOY.

Love to share to how-to’s and the deep and juicy but ironically passing it on to the eager. Namaste 🙂

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New Moon tonight !
Time to let go, cleanse and purify – So that seeding can take roots on well-tilled soil bed …fertile and rich.

Some say that yoga is about flexibility; some say it’s about the breath; another would say, it’s about the spine. Or it’s about strengthening the muscles or the internal organs…or …it’s about stilling the body and the mind, so the practice of meditation finds you … It’s about all the above and more.

When we think flexibility, it’s not just in a physical sense but mental as our mind and body are … interconnected. It’s about being really open and willing to see the good in something new or different. To not be closed minded… just open and generous. It’s actually about being brave because you are open to adventures, the unexpected. I say this because … I was that rigid and dogmatic person who might have made a U-turn if I noticed that a substitute teacher was filling in for my regular teacher; but today, sometimes when I have a sub, I am thankful that (1) the class was not cancelled; (2) open and willing to see how this substitute teacher will share her knowledge. Well or poorly? It’s an entertainment or another opportunity for self-study.

Different instructions and packaging of them are appreciated whether to my taste or not knowing it’s just a temporary thing – it not always be the same. While I said repetition is very good for the neural pathways to make the sweet grooves in good healing pattern; the departure from the regularity sometimes can also serve a purpose – it may even be good – because? Yes, while routine and regularity is a must, sometimes a little surprise is good for the brains. We don’t want that always as that would really mess up our nervous system but just a little sweet kind of surprises, you know … like a surprise treat or an outing…the unexpected but still feel safe and secure.

Having said that, I responded to an emergency sub request for my cohort. Not a clone, I never go in with the mindset of comparison or being better or the same – none of that judgement thing. Judgement is placed off the mat. Students also practiced REAL flexibility of being open and willing – thus, they walked out smiling.
Feel the positive VIBE they created for themselves by being open and receptive. Not freaking out over little things. Really, in the scheme of things, we can be more and more open and receptive to the abundance all around us. Which to me, is the loveliest of the teachings.
Yes, the smile barometer is the best assessment for this Empath. When you feel better, I feel better too. Thanks for the opportunity to serve. Namaste.