"A single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives."
Henry David Thoreau
When we practice yoga, we don't go to a single class or do a few poses and then assume we are done. Instead, we return to the mat day after day...hopefully wearing a path into our lives that creates not just physical changes, but emotional, mental, and spriritual ones as well.
I am also a big believer in changing our thinking as a way to change our emotions and ways of seeing the world. Notice what you think about. What do you tell yourself? Are you constantly finding fault with yourself, with others, or the world? If you find yourself engaged in negative thoughts....try replacing them with something more positive. The more that you do so, the more that you create a "path" in the mind that is more hopeful, optimistic, and grateful.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Just a few days left to register....
I have 2 fall yoga classes that begin next week! If you have questions or still want to register this week, please contact me via the blog, email or by phone.
Monday noontime class at Aslan Institute in Eagan. 6 week session of gentle yoga, journaling exercises, and positive affirmations...begins Monday October 5th and the cost is $70.
Tuesday noontime class at Advent United Methodist Church in Eagan. 6 week session of gentle yoga with a devotional reading at the end of class and a faith based approach to practice. The session begins on Tuesday October 6th and the cost is $60.
Remember...if you or an immediate family member is in the military....you qualify for a discount! Contact me for details!
Peace,
Karen
651-681-1672
karenyogam@gmail.com
Monday noontime class at Aslan Institute in Eagan. 6 week session of gentle yoga, journaling exercises, and positive affirmations...begins Monday October 5th and the cost is $70.
Tuesday noontime class at Advent United Methodist Church in Eagan. 6 week session of gentle yoga with a devotional reading at the end of class and a faith based approach to practice. The session begins on Tuesday October 6th and the cost is $60.
Remember...if you or an immediate family member is in the military....you qualify for a discount! Contact me for details!
Peace,
Karen
651-681-1672
karenyogam@gmail.com
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Last Free Class!
My free/donation based yoga class is this Monday, September 28th from Noon-1pm at Aslan Institute in Eagan (4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan MN). Aslan is a beautiful spot.....tucked away overlooking the river...from Highway 13...take a right onto Diffley heading east. Just past the gas station, take a left onto Old Sibley Memorial Highway, then Old Sibley Memorial Highway heads left again and Aslan is on your left.
Call me if you have questions about the class...otherwise...just show up!!
My 6 week class session at Aslan begins the following Monday (10/5)...so you have an opportunity to try before you buy!!
Hope to see you then!
Karen
karenyogam@gmail.com
651-681-1672
Call me if you have questions about the class...otherwise...just show up!!
My 6 week class session at Aslan begins the following Monday (10/5)...so you have an opportunity to try before you buy!!
Hope to see you then!
Karen
karenyogam@gmail.com
651-681-1672
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Fall classes starting in October!
September has been a beautiful summer-like month.....but it is flying by and it will soon be October!
Just a reminder that I have 2 new daytime classes starting in October:
Noon-1pm class at Aslan Institute in Eagan beginning Monday October 5th. Go to www.aslaninst.com and click on and scroll through the events page to find Yogamoodra.
Noon-1pm class at Advent United Methodist Church in Eagan begins Tuesday October 6th.
Both classes are 6 week sessions.....
Email or call me for registration details for either class!
Hope to see you on the mat,
Karen DeBaun
karenyogam@gmail.com
651-681-1672
Just a reminder that I have 2 new daytime classes starting in October:
Noon-1pm class at Aslan Institute in Eagan beginning Monday October 5th. Go to www.aslaninst.com and click on and scroll through the events page to find Yogamoodra.
Noon-1pm class at Advent United Methodist Church in Eagan begins Tuesday October 6th.
Both classes are 6 week sessions.....
Email or call me for registration details for either class!
Hope to see you on the mat,
Karen DeBaun
karenyogam@gmail.com
651-681-1672
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
AMAZING!
Just returned from a weekend finishing my last teacher training to obtain an RYT 200 certification. It feels so good to be at the end of 2 years of learning...but I am also aware that this is just the "first step on the staircase"....so we will see where the journey leads!
Lots of our training this weekend was time spent considering our own personal journey. We discussed stillness, listening to the body, surrender, and the power of the mind/body/spirit.
I am not a big horoscope fan...but amazingly...when I returned home...this was my horoscope: "You will cross the finish line in your next endeavor. You can fully accomplish anything you start now. Say that you can and believe it".
We all have so much to offer one another and the world...we just need to believe in our gifts and our potential...may this be a day that you move confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Peace,
Karen
Lots of our training this weekend was time spent considering our own personal journey. We discussed stillness, listening to the body, surrender, and the power of the mind/body/spirit.
I am not a big horoscope fan...but amazingly...when I returned home...this was my horoscope: "You will cross the finish line in your next endeavor. You can fully accomplish anything you start now. Say that you can and believe it".
We all have so much to offer one another and the world...we just need to believe in our gifts and our potential...may this be a day that you move confidently in the direction of your dreams!
Peace,
Karen
Friday, September 11, 2009
Remembering Sept. 11
I had the opportunity to attend a ceremony/prayer service last evening here in Eagan that focused on remembering Sept 11th and honoring both emergency responders and military that are currently serving in our war on terror.
It's hard to recall the day of Sept 11th and the days and weeks that followed. It was a time of profound sadness, fear, and anxiety. As I reflected on that date and time eight years ago, I couldn't help but feel sadness. I remember the deep connection that I felt to my fellow Americans and the sense of community and "we-ness" in the days and weeks that followed Sept 11. Even in rush hour traffic, there was a noticeable difference...people politely yielding to others in traffic...without the usual rudeness and aggressive manuevering.
Today, as we reflect on the loss that we all experienced on Sept 11, 2001...maybe we can honor those that lost their lives (and those that continue to put themselves in harms way for our protection) by returning to that sense of community. Instead of arguing and screaming at one another about our disagreements, maybe we can see our commonality and find a peaceful and respectful way to interact...if even just for a day.
Peace,
Karen
It's hard to recall the day of Sept 11th and the days and weeks that followed. It was a time of profound sadness, fear, and anxiety. As I reflected on that date and time eight years ago, I couldn't help but feel sadness. I remember the deep connection that I felt to my fellow Americans and the sense of community and "we-ness" in the days and weeks that followed Sept 11. Even in rush hour traffic, there was a noticeable difference...people politely yielding to others in traffic...without the usual rudeness and aggressive manuevering.
Today, as we reflect on the loss that we all experienced on Sept 11, 2001...maybe we can honor those that lost their lives (and those that continue to put themselves in harms way for our protection) by returning to that sense of community. Instead of arguing and screaming at one another about our disagreements, maybe we can see our commonality and find a peaceful and respectful way to interact...if even just for a day.
Peace,
Karen
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
New session starting.....SOON!
A new 6 week session of yoga will begin one week from today (Tuesday September 15th) at Inner Light Healing Center in Lakeville. Class time is 9:30-10:45am and session fee is $70.
Sign up now and make sure that you have built in some "within" time for yourself this fall!
To Register, go to www.counselingandhealing.com and you will find gentle yoga and the registration form....or just call the center at 952-435-4144.
As always...you can always email, post on this blog, or telephone me if you need more information. Remember that if you or an immediate family member are in the military...you qualify for a great discount!
It's another beautiful day...enjoy!
Karen
P.S. to email: karenyogam@gmail.com, or phone # 651-681-1672
Sign up now and make sure that you have built in some "within" time for yourself this fall!
To Register, go to www.counselingandhealing.com and you will find gentle yoga and the registration form....or just call the center at 952-435-4144.
As always...you can always email, post on this blog, or telephone me if you need more information. Remember that if you or an immediate family member are in the military...you qualify for a great discount!
It's another beautiful day...enjoy!
Karen
P.S. to email: karenyogam@gmail.com, or phone # 651-681-1672
Thursday, September 3, 2009
See you in September.....
It's September....National Yoga Month!!!! Yoga instructors and studios across the U.S. are being encouraged to offer free classes in order to introduce more people to the fabulous benefits of a yoga practice. Please check out one of my free yoga classes this month...and bring a friend! See the class details below:
Saturday September 12, 9:30-10:30am at Inner Light Healing Center in Lakeville (17305 Cedar Avenue, Lakeville MN... just North of the intersection of Cedar and Dodd Rd)
Monday September 28th, 12noon-1pm at Aslan Institute in Eagan (4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan MN.... Just east of the intersection of Highway 13 and Diffley Road)
Both of these classes are FREE...but if you wish, a charitable donation can be made...with proceeds going to either the Yoga Health Foundation, or Second Harvest Heartland (our metro area food shelf ).
Peace,
Karen
Saturday September 12, 9:30-10:30am at Inner Light Healing Center in Lakeville (17305 Cedar Avenue, Lakeville MN... just North of the intersection of Cedar and Dodd Rd)
Monday September 28th, 12noon-1pm at Aslan Institute in Eagan (4141 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan MN.... Just east of the intersection of Highway 13 and Diffley Road)
Both of these classes are FREE...but if you wish, a charitable donation can be made...with proceeds going to either the Yoga Health Foundation, or Second Harvest Heartland (our metro area food shelf ).
Peace,
Karen
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