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 When I was growing up this was a common expression when scolding a child and now I hear it often when scolding others for their political views.  This article was interesting to me and made me think of all the young girls (and boys) who have been sexually abused. Here is an excerpt and a link.to.the article if you would like to read more: Shame Is Unlike Any Other Negative Emotion Western medicine tends to separate mental health from physical health. Cole argued that they are interconnected and bidirectional. Mental and emotional burdens are stored in our bodies just as much as environmental toxins. Feelings of regulated shame can foster accountability and moral reasoning. However, unregulated or toxic forms of shame can lead to social withdrawal, negative self-identity, and mental illness. Unlike feelings of guilt, which focus on behavior—“I did something bad”—shame strikes at identity—“I am bad.” Shame is the feeling of being exposed as fundamentally inadequate—not just fai...

 Shift old grooves of self-hatred, doubt, and fear into self-love and acceptance. Courageously stand strong in your heart and hold steady in the storm. Practice within a safe and supportive community of heart followers. By the end of your yoga practice you might experience a renewed sense of purpose, inspiration, and the courage to let your heart shine to bring more love and light into the world. Where i teach Yoga:   peace united church in shoreview Tuesdays 9:30am and 4pm .  75 mn classes.   NATIVITY church in st anthony park: Wednesdays from 6-7pm.. best deal around!  Only $8 per class.!! Pls contact me via blaineyoga@gmail.com with any questions or to register.  

     | Volunteers Needed. The Pride Cultural Arts Center in Minneapolis is looking for volunteers to help sort clothing and stock clothing. They have time slots this week (Thursday between 9:00am-4:00pm and Friday between 9:00am-1:00pm). Contact Anne at  volunteer@tcpride.org  if interested in helping.   MSP Magazine  | A great list of resources has been put together in the MSP Magazine. If you are looking for answers, it's a good place to start. Immigration Resource List  | Reverend Linda had the following list shared with her and is passing it along to all of us.  MONARCA Rapid Response Line:  Monarca MN hosts a hotline to report ICE activity, trains legal observers, provides support for families who are targeted, and offers web resources for individuals and workplaces. (612) 441-2881 Unidos MN:   Know Your Rights Information, Advocacy for the revised and strengthened Minneapolis Separation Ordinance presented to the Minneapolis C...

 Announcing a break in our class schedule at Peace Church in Shoreview. Today is our last 9:30 tues am yoga class until Jan 6th.  However, during the holiday break there will be one class on Tues Dec 30th from 3-4:15 pm . That same class is scheduled for this afternoon as well.We do a slow and careful yoga.  Modifications given for each person as necessary.   I am also available for private yoga sessions in yoga, pilates and massage (Thai, shiatsu and swedish). You can pm me here your preferred times and dates. Wishing you all a jolly and meaningful holiday season .

  Can anyone relate to this painting right now? Reading the news these days..all the discord and lack of respect...lack of unity... makes me feel like sticking my tongue out at.the world. In the hindi religion Kali is the great destroyer.  Instead of being viewed as the evil one she is admired and seen as a necessary part of creation.  Although it's painful to see something you've worked hard on destroyed... sometimes it is necessary process.  It teaches us to see how we are attached to things remaining the "same as always" and then to practice "letting go" .  It also enables us to rebuild better.   I guess what's happening in our world must be necessary on some level because indeed, there seems to be nothing that can hold it back. Who sings that song, "you don't know what you've got til it's gone..pave paradise.. put up a parking lot".. joni Mitchell?  It's clear to me that I really didn't appreciate what we had before 2016...

 6-7pm. At a private residence of a master gardener in St Anthony Village.  Just down the street from Silverwood  Park.  You can go to that beautiful park for a concert after yoga.  Hiyala alternates teaching every other week with Nancy Karkula. Email hiyala for the exact address at blaineyoga@gmail.com 

 Tensions are building.  Many are looking for outlets.  What can we do with this fuse that is burning?  There are many techniques in the yogic tradition including breathing and poses to balance the energy in your body so that you can feel more grounded...not as easily triggered.  This class is for anyone.  We will do some stretches with coordination of the breath. Many can be adapted to a chair.  Props are available for balance challenged. We will learn hand postures (mudras) and mantras(chanting of powerful vibrations) and various breath patterns to help us release stress transform anger.    This is the 1st of many such sessions to come.  Date/time changed to SAT APRIL 12th.  4- 5:30. Suggested cost is $20 per person.  Sponsored by Body Mind Circle Yoga and Massage.  Practice led by Hiyala Indiga.  Location:  Peace United church.  ffi: www.BodyMindCircle.com 5050 Hodgeson Road. Shoreview, MN. Just a bit nor...