BodyMindCircle

 What follows  is copied from the Common Ground meditation Center's (in mpls) newsletter.  In Buddhism, dukka  (suffering) is accepted as a human condition and it is believed that we can overcome suffering by learning the various practices that help us to tune into our pure nature such as meditation and yoga And offering gratitude As students of the Buddha’s teachings, we learn to return over and over again to the direct immediate and intimate study of dukkha, the pervasive and inherent unsatisfactoriness of existence. This insight does not discount the many joyful and beautiful experiences in life, they are real, but they do not satisfy in a lasting way. As it turns out, understanding the underlying nature of dukkha is our most trustworthy, sobering, and ultimately liberating teacher. Although we will resist giving it the curious and careful attention that it deserves, the study of suffering and its release is the best use of this human life. When teaching about dukkha, Ajahn Chah

 We're having a few "snow days here in Mn.  The creative juices are flowing.  Thinking about how i can contribute to the fine yoga pool of wisdom here in the cities and beyond.  Are you interested in learning more about yoga and all things related ?   Bring your questions. Bring new areas of interest to share with others.  Chakras?  Questions about how to modify poses?  Please email me your interest with subject heading "yoga talking circle". We will explore the option of antalking circle format.   I have been a teacher and a massage therapist since 1993.  I would ask for sliding scale payment of 5-20 per hour session for my time to organize and moderate this session The light in me thinks the light in you is awesome!.. hiyala. 

 Im so glad to see mental health being addressed more openly. As part of my job as a substitute, I had to take a course about bullying.  This was hard as it brought up the feelings I have about being bullied by my brother.  Self esteem issues  tag along thru my life as a result.  I would like to teach yoga in the schools as a way to combat bullying.  I feel, in general, that in our American society, those who are quiet and kind are deemed as weak and tend to get "picked on". When my brother asserted his power over me, my parents would say, " you two work it out". That gave him a license to continue because his strength and meanness was no match for me. Parents believe that this is a natural part of growing up and call it sibling rivalry, but there is also sibling abuse and that should not be allowed.  This is from the course I took: Vector Training, K-12  Final Assessment Bullying: Recognition and Response: Quiz question 10 of 10: Which of the following best describ

  I have always had a problem with low energy in the late afternoon. Around dinner time.  I usually had a yoga class to teach twice a week at that time. I'd have to overcome that tiredness in order to teach.  Now, I'm subbing alot in the public schools and I succumb to the need to rest when I get home.  I don't always sleep.  But it's almost a daily "lay down " in bed or on the couch.  I do believe just resting in this horizontal position is.beneficial for my body's function. Here is an article that Daily Om printed about napping: The Importance of Napping The desire for a short nap during the day does not arise out of laziness, rather the need for the body to rejuvenate. In the modern world, we're often compelled to be as productive as possible during as many hours of the day as we can be. While this can lead to great feats of accomplishment, we may become exhausted and find ourselves craving rest and rejuvenation. We may feel like taking a nap but fe

 What's the significance of a 7 Year in numerology? In numerology, the number 7 is the most spiritual number (only rivaled by the master number 11). The 7 is the philosopher and the seeker. When we are in a 7 Year cycle, this is a time of spiritual awakenings, knowledge gathering, solitude, and inward focus. Are you ready for self-reflection and to dive deep into the inner workings of your spiritual self? Because that is exactly what 2023 is inviting us to. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindbodygreen.com%2Farticles%2F2023-numerology-forecast

Happy new year!!!We have managed , like this Buddha to.keep our heads above the water these past 3 years. It wasn't always a fun ride, but we can feel the satisfaction of saying, "we did it!  Together, worldwide, we did it!" And here we are.  Where is "here?" I this moment.  This deep rich moment is what yoga teaches us to appreciate. I Thank God for the opportunity to have all of my students and massage clients in my life.. however long or short our time as together. Thank you for your fortitude.   I've never met a yogi I didn't like

happy holy days!  Here is a photo of me, @ 1987 celebrating my December birthday. Do you find yourself getting more introspective in the days  before after and during your birthday?  Many students join yoga close to their birthdate. In addition, since my bday is December, the end of the year, and a sacred time of year, it's a time of "taking stock" and checking in with yourself. Am I feeling purposeful in my life? Am I putting my skills to good use?   Looking back, I realise I had never visualised that I'd become a yoga instructor, or a massage therapist, nor a French teacher.  I had always wanted to be a ballerina, and had studied ballet and modern dance thru college and beyond. However, I deemed myself " not flexible enough" to actually call myself a dancer. When I was a senior in HS, I somehow found a yoga class somewhere in Mpls where an Older woman was the teacher.  I loved the sacred atmosphere of the classes.  There was a feeling that we were learning