DVD's available now!

I have a new home practice video ready and available for purchase! The latest DVD is about 35 minutes long and the cost is $5 a copy. I also have a few (less than 10!) copies of the DVD that I created 2 years ago ($5), so if you missed this one the first time around, now is your chance to get a copy.

I should have some dates for summer yoga sessions to post soon. See the class listing at the side of the page for current sessions (Monday class at Advent runs through June 10 and the Thursday class at All Saints will run until June 20...with no class the evening of June 6).

Have a peaceful day!

illness

I hate being sick. Some of you may know that I have been fighting a virus and sinus infection for several weeks. I guess if there is a silver lining, it is that the experience of illness certainly pulls me up short and reminds me that I should never take my health for granted. Eating well, exercising and reducing stress are all good habits to cultivate to stay healthy...so if you have been 'waiting' for the perfect opportunity to get back into yoga or to start a new healthy habit...start now! In these past weeks, I have truly missed my own practice on the mat....and cannot wait to get back to enjoying postures like downward facing dog!!
Here's to good health and sunshine! I hope this finds you happy and healthy and enjoying the warmer days of May.
Peace

Coming soon....

Many of you have been requesting another yoga home practice video. I have completed a new one (and please remember that this is NOT a professionally done video....just me and camera...doing some yoga!) and I should have it available in the next 2 weeks.
As a reminder, if you are not currently signed up for one of my spring yoga sessions, you are always welcome to attend a single class for a $10 drop in fee. Guests and those wanting to try out the class are welcome to attend and pay the drop in fee as well.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend/Fishing Opener! See you on the mat!

New Spring Yoga sessions

A new yoga session will begin tomorrow (Monday April 22) at Advent United Methodist Church in Eagan. Class time is 4:30-5:30pm. Dates for the six week session are: April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13 (skip May 20 and May 27) June 3 and June 10.
Remember, if you are unable to sign up for a full session, you may pay for single classes/drop ins for $10.
One more Thursday evening class (this week 4/25) remains at All Saints Lutheran Church. A new session will begin on Thursday night May 9-June 20 (skip June 6).
Be well....stay warm....and be patient...Spring will arrive eventually!!

Quote of the day....

"The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April Day." Robert Frost

A Fresh Start!

Spring has certainly been unwilling to get going here in MN! If we wait long enough, eventually we will have warmer temps and the snow will finally melt and become a distant memory.
The changing of the seasons is a good time to renew our commitments, to dust ourselves off and re-focus on things that are important. Longer and sunnier days lend themselves to new energy and a desire to begin anew.
If you have let your yoga practice fall away, it is always possible to return to the mat. Each day and each moment is an opportunity for us to grow, to learn something new, and to start fresh.
May springtime bring a smile to your face and add a bounce to your step. Feel fresh and renewed and full of joy. Happy Spring!

Grace

I don't typically think of myself as a very graceful person, but occassionally during a yoga practice I will feel really connected to the physical. I enjoy getting  in touch with feeling vibrant and flexible and strong. I was reading an article recently in Natural Health magazine and the author of the article, Mary Helen Bowers, wrote this: "....you must treat your body with the care it deserves. Otherwise, you lose a natural connection with your innate gracefulness and athleticism". Wow. How often do I consider myself graceful and athletic??

That's the beauty of a yoga practice....When I am on the mat, I get an opportunity to let go of all the criticism and judgments that I have somehow decided must be true. I can simply enjoy and experience wholeness of body, mind, and spirit. There is no need for competition or thoughts about who is the strongest or best... there is simply time to be present and enjoy and honor my own strengths and gifts.

So, today I will treat myself with love and kindness. I will accept circumstances just as they are. I will remember that I am graceful and getting stronger every day.