Good Health and Yoga

It seems that yoga is in the news constantly. Maybe it catches my eye as an instructor, but yoga asana, breath work and a philosophy of mindfulness seem to be in every magazine and frequently in the daily press too.

Yoga Moodra now has a Facebook page, and last week I shared an article that outlines some recent research indicating yoga's value in preventing or alleviating osteoporosis. I feel certain that there will be more of this research in the future as individuals seek alternatives to reactive measures for "treating illness" and look instead for preventive treatments for better health. Yoga is becoming a part of the integrated health movement because health care professionals and yogis themselves have seen its valuable benefits for a variety of health concerns.

With all this in mind, I hope that those of you that are hesitant to try yoga will take a chance to experience the practice. There are lots of yoga styles and lots of yoga teachers out there; you surely can find a place for yourself in the yoga community. (That goes for the men out there too....yoga is NOT a girl thing and in fact was first practiced exclusively by men). Get in touch with me if you have questions about whether yoga practice is right for you. For those of you that are enjoying and already reaping the benefits of your yoga practice...tell others about it!

Whether you are returning to a yoga practice or just stepping onto the mat for the first time, I hope that you'll join me in a Yoga Moodra class. Make 2016 your best and healthiest yet!

New Class!

Along with the 3 weekly classes that I lead in area churches, I am pulling together a new class in a new location in January! The class will be held in a nice open space that belongs to Hilltop Family Chiropractic in Eagan (1121 Town Centre Drive).
Class dates will be Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm on January 6,13, 20, 27, and February 3 and 10.
Cost for 6 classes is $70. The room space will limit the number of participants, so don't delay if you are interested in participating in the class!
See the side bar on the left for the dates/times of my other on-going class sites.
Make yoga practice a part of a healthy and happy 2016. See you back on the mat very soon!

Holiday Stress Busting Tip

This Holiday season, vow to do only one thing at a time. Recent research on the brain tells us that "multi-tasking" is a myth. The brain can only think about one thing at at time, so if you are driving a car and talking on the phone, you are engaging in rapid shifts in attention, from the phone, to your driving, back to the phone, and to driving. You are not doing both tasks with optimal efficiency.

So, at this stressful time of the year, save yourself from multi-tasking. If you are driving; drive. If you are eating, sit down and eat and notice the food! Doing one thing at a time helps us to focus and be more effective at the task at hand. It also helps us feel less scattered and we're able to be more "present" with others.

Do one thing at a time. You'll enjoy the holidays more fully and feel more relaxed while you do.

One week from today....

In one week, the Christmas holidays will be over! After so much preparation and lead-up to the Holiday, sometimes the last week of December and early January can feel kind of like a letdown.
I think this may be yet another reason that the tradition of New Year's Resolutions got started (someday I'll have to see if I can research the origins). Certainly the end of one calendar year and the start of another year is a point in which we look back at the year that was, and begin to consider the year that lies ahead. Maybe we are also just a bit bored and discontent with the status quo, the darkness of winter, or not feeling our best after too many holiday parties, goodies, and dealing with tiresome relatives!

January 1st is a new beginning (although I'd argue that each moment and each day is an opportunity to start again) and a new year full of potential and possibility. I hope that all of you will join me in time together "on the mat" in 2016. If you are reading this as a potential "yogi" I encourage you to contact me by phone or email if you have questions about whether Yoga Moodra classes are a good fit for you. Have a look at the website for class information and read through the detailed description of the January Workshop titled Live Your Yoga: Love Your Body and Transform Your Health (meant just for those New Year's Resolutions!). Be deliberate about making some healthy decisions for yourself in 2016.

In the meantime, enjoy the next week. Merry Christmas!

DECEMBER DETAILS

Monday December 14th is the Free Holiday Yoga Class (4:30-5:30pm at Advent UMC in Eagan)

Are you are hard person to shop for? Please feel free to give your friends and loved ones my information and I can happily arrange a gift certificate good for Yoga Moodra classes, workshops or private instruction in 2016.

Yoga Moodra has a Facebook page! Have a look! If you have not seen the Yoga Moodra website yet, click on the website tab on the upper left side of this page and it'll take you there.

Finally, take a look at your 2016 calendar and save some time for yoga practice in the New Year. Whether you commit to a weekly class or a workshop, or both, you won't regret the time you spend on the mat getting healthier!!

Peace,

Do you take your health for granted?

For most of us, we are busy people that take for granted our own good health. Even if we are experiencing health issues, or our bodies are sending us subtle or not so subtle messages that things are less than ideal, we often dismiss these cues and put off truly paying attention to our bodies.

Really, do you want to wait for a health crisis before you decide to make some positive changes? I'll bet that if you are like me, you have lots to do and lots of dreams that you are hoping to fulfill. Why not start NOW to be at your very best and feel that you are truly "firing on all cylinders?"

In 3 short weeks, we will be marking the end of another year and looking forward to 2016. I hope that you'll join me in my January Workshop entitled: Live Your Yoga: Love Your Body and Transform Your Health. It will be a month long effort to support, teach and nurture you as you begin a personal journey toward health, vitality and wellness in 2016.

Go to the website to register! Don't wait, only 5 spaces remain!

http://www.yoga-moodra.com/live-your-yoga-workshop.html

Holiday Class and Celebration

Just a quick reminder that I am offering all current and former Yoga Moodra students a FREE class and holiday gathering time THIS MONDAY, December 14th at Advent United Methodist Church (next to the Art House on Lexington Ave in Eagan). The class will run from 4:30-5:30pm and I'll bring some holiday treats and snacks for us to share from 5:30-6pm.

I appreciate each and every one of you! This free class is my Christmas gift and way of thanking each of you for bringing your energy and beautiful presence to each of my classes.
Hope to see you on Monday!