Fall Classes!!

I will have a Tuesday morning class (9:30-10:45am) beginning September 15th at Inner Light Healing Center in Lakeville. The session will run 6 weeks and cost is $70. Register through Inner Light by calling (with credit card) 952-435-4144 or go to their website for a class flyer and registration form: www.counselingandhealing.com
Select the events tab and then go to Gentle Yoga.

I will be offering a noon hour class this fall at Aslan Institute in Eagan on Mondays beginning October 5th. This is also a 6 week session and the cost is $70. Class information and a registration form can be found on Aslan's website: www.aslaninst.com (click on events to find the yoga class)
I take the registrations for my class at Aslan, so you can telephone, post questions on this blog, or email me with questions. Registrations can be mailed to me directly at 4081 Foxmoore Court, Eagan MN 55123 / 651-681-1672
karenyogam@gmail.com

Do you like Peace?

One of the neighbor kids came up to me today and said "Do you like peace?" I misunderstood her, so replied "do I like peas?" She then pointed to my shirt and said, "no...do you like peace..your shirt has a peace sign and the shirt you wore yesterday had one too!" Then I said, "well, yeah, I do like peace".
This short interchange just got me thinking...of course in my own sarcastic way, I thought first to myself "I like peace, what would she think...that I'd like war??" As I continued to think about it, I was glad that she noticed that I like peace. Makes me think that I'd like others to realize that I like peace too....and without having to advertise it on a shirt.
I am not thinking of peace just as the absence of war (although that's a wonderful idea!) but rather, as a state of being and presence. One of the things that I am drawn to in yoga is the peaceful and relaxed state I encounter at the end of practice. Hopefully I am able to take some of those moments off the mat by interacting with others in a more peaceful and loving way.
So once again, from the mouths of babes come these beautiful statements of honesty and truth. I do like peace....and just for today...I will try to live it in my actions.
Have a PEACEFUL day!

Fall class sessions TBA...

Hey all,
I have been getting questions about follow-up sessions for yoga...I am hoping to have some official details to post in the next 2 weeks. Please email or call me if you have ideas, feedback or suggestions....or post your class requests on this blog! It really helps me in my planning to hear about what class times/days of the week work the best for you.
National Yoga month is coming in September....so look for details about a possible free class or 2 during September!!
Have a great day!
Karen

Can't quote the source....

Sadly, I did not catch the source when I heard this lovely phrase quoted last week while watching a TV news program....the quote was "Be Selfish.....Go Help Someone"! If any of you have ever worked as a volunteer, you know that if you find a volunteer opportunity that really fits, you end up feeling that you may be getting more from the experience than those you are serving.
Whether at work or volunteering, we all love to feel that we have made a difference.
So take some time to be selfish....go out and do something for someone else that brings a smile to your face and some joy to your day. You don't have to commit tons of time....there are endless ways to be considerate or to do a bit extra for a friend or stranger. The small things do matter...make it count!
Have a golden day....and a fabulous and safe 4th of July!
Karen