Be Extraordinary!

I just read a nice article in today's Star Tribune about being extraordinary. The article reviews some ideas about getting in touch with your gifts and ways to focus in on what you are really good at.
When you are on your mat and in yoga practice this week, use some of that "me time" to be open to new ways of thinking about your talents and gifts and where they might lead. The world is in need of what you have to offer...don't hold back!
Have a peaceful and extreordinary day!

Breath and Inquiry

While in a yoga studio this weekend, I listened to the teacher talked about breath and inquiry. The teacher stated that when we focus on the breath, we slow down the body and the endless chatter of the mind. Once we get quiet, then we can begin to examine or wonder about our own thinking and our beliefs about what is true. When we tell ourselves something over and over again, we begin to accept it as fact and truth, when it is really just a thought. We can inquire and consider the fact that we may have become very attached to ideas that are not necessarily accurate or true.

This week, consider how yoga might help you slow down and get quiet. Give yourself the space to let go of  endless criticism, worry, or other thoughts that don't serve you and may not even be true.

Late fall class dates are set!

New yoga session dates are ready to go!
Advent United Methodist willl have an 8 week class that runs October 22- December 17. Cost for 8 weeks is $65 and the class is held on Monday's from 4:30-5:30pm.

All Saints Lutheran will have a new 6 class session starting on Thursday November 1st through December 13th. The 6 week session is $50 and the class is held Thursday's from 7-8pm.

Join us now and have some built in time just for you as we begin to roll into a busy holiday season!
Peace

Listen to the Body

I went to a yoga training yesterday and wanted to share this quote with all of you:
"If you listen to your body when it whispers, you don't have to hear it scream."  (author unknown)

There will be times when we face injury or illness, and despite all of our efforts, some 'ill health' is unavoidable. On the other hand, there is so much that we can do to aid our own health, through good diet, rest, relaxation, and exercise. A yoga practice can be that time to listen to the body, and make adjustments to our lifestyle so that we can be as healthy as we can be. Too often we ignore our bodies messages and only when they have grown to large problems, do we stop to address them.
Use your yoga practice to be more aware. Be present and mindful and open to what your body is trying to tell you.