September is coming.....

Make sure you plan now to build in some "self care/yoga practice time" as you look ahead at establishing new schedules and routines this fall. I will have my Monday afternoon (4:30-5:30pm) class again at Advent United Methodist Church in Eagan and will also be offering a Thursday evening class at All Saints Lutheran Church in Eagan beginning September 15th (class is held 7-8pm).
All of my classes are $50 for a 6 week session.

Give me a call or email me (karenyogam@gmail.com) if you have questions, need a registration form, etc.
I hope to see you on the mat very soon!
Peace,
Karen

Love your Body Today

Saw this quote in a magazine and loved it....thought I'd share it with all of you. We spend WAY too much time feeling bad about our bodies....here's a new way of thinking:

"What would it feel like to let go of every negative thought about your body? Worship your legs for taking you on adventures, adore your abs for allowing you to lean into life, love your smile for revealing the joy in your heart. Live as if your body were perfect, not only because you'll be more open to the world, but because in every way that truly matters, it is."

assumptions

One of the best things about yoga is that it constantly surprises. Even if you have been practicing for years, there can be the subtle or not-so-subtle "aha" moments when a yoga posture that has been done many times before suddenly reveals something new. Sometimes this comes as the experience of some new flexibility or new-found strength. Sometimes a tiny cue or statement from an instructor can radically shift your thinking.

What were your assumptions about yoga before you started? Do you have assumptions about your current practice that may need revision or challenge? See if you can be open to looking at the thoughts and assumptions you make this week, both on and off the mat. How you decide to think about something can have a profound impact on your mood, behavior, attitude, and your personal yoga practice.

Have a peaceful day!

New Fall Sessions

Now that we are into the last week of July, I will be posting information about fall yoga sessions that will begin in September in the next few weeks. Fall dates for my Advent United Methodist class are now available. The fall session begins Monday September 12 and will run 6 weeks through October 17th. Class time is 4:30-5:30pm and the cost for the session is $50.

Also.....mark your calendars now for a fun and refreshing half day retreat that I will be co-facilitating on Saturday October 1st.

Enjoy the sunshine today!

Cooling breath

Feeling a bit steamy? Take a moment to try this cooling breath technique. Sit still and comfortably, or lay down. Stick your tongue out and curl your tongue. (If you are one of those folks that cannot do this due to genetics, then simply pucker your lips as though you are about to blow out a candle). Breathe slowly in through your mouth, letting the air skim over your curled tongue, then gently close your mouth and softly exhale. Repeat slowly and evenly several times.
Feel calm and cool!!

Be Still

Summer is meant to be a season of new growth, relaxation and renewal. If your summer is like mine, the calendar quickly fills as I try to "cram in" all the fun activities of the season. Today, take a moment for stillness. Be quiet, reflect, and just enjoy a moment or two and be still. Too often, if we don't deliberately take time to "stop and smell the roses" we find that time has slipped by and we're left wondering what became of our summer.
So go ahead....be busy, plan a vacation and lots of summertime activities...but then make sure to step back and take notice...really enjoy the time, so that at the end of the season, you can look back feeling both exhausted and renewed by the way you chose to spend your time.
Enjoy the day!

Happy 4th of July!

Hope this finds all of you enjoying the sunshine and warm weather this Holiday weekend! If you have a deck or a patio....try taking your yoga practice outside. It's fun...and your neighbors will think you are cool!
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!