Love … and Ahimsa, will keep us together.
Ahimsa: Non Violence, Kindness and Compassion
The Yamas are guidelines to encourage a journey toward optimal health and well being. We like to refer to them as ‘common sense’. They include:
- ahimsa (non-violence or non-harming)
- satya (truthfulness)
- asteya (non-stealing)
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bramacharya (respectful relationships)
- aparigraha (non-possessiveness)
See the thing is… these might be considered common sense… but on a more subtle level, they are also very easy to take for granted. (Ever told a white lie or been brutally honest? Ever hold on to things longer than necessary?) A practice infused with these yogic concepts reminds us constantly where we feel strong and balanced and where we can strengthen and focus. We practice consistently because daily we are inundated with opportunities to slip into confusion or on occasion… chaos. (ever had a to-do list explode out of control?)
When we study or practice yoga, we don’t just absorb it once. We try to embody it, to experience it, to explore it and to share it. So this week we’ll add a brief focus to each of our classes that highlights one of the above mentioned yamas. Our intention is to further enhance our own learning experience…. as well as yours! We hope you enjoy the journey with us!
** Teacher Training week 1 Snippet: This week we each choose one of the Yamas to explore. We look at how this shows up in our lives, our practices and why it matters. Or does it? ; )
Don’t Miss Next Week:
10/2 NEW 45 minute Monday Lunchtime Flow
@ 12:05pm w/ Sabrina Mays
10/14 Meditation Made Simple
10:30am with Suzanne
10/14 Saturday Night Hot Yoga Flow by Candlelight
6pm with Amy Perkins
LOVE’s Book Club starts this month with
The Untethered Soul
Live book review Sunday, Oct. 29th 7:15pm
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Mantras that Matter
A Mantra can be a soothing and creative way of talking to yourself. Translated various ways, the most common include a sacred message, a message for the mind or protection for the mind. Here’s one that’s useful for inspiring kindness:
That fills with good, another’s soul
That’s what makes the kind ones whole
Updated Schedule
Seems like that should just be the title of all of our posts. Falling in Love… especially this time of year. Falls always seems a little like January 1 with a lot of new beginnings and refreshers. The start of a new school year, getting back into routines, new events and workshops and new classes on the schedule. Check out our upcoming events and workshops: 8 limbs, Stress Habits and the Relaxation Retreat at the Oregon Coast!
OREGON COAST YOGA, WRITING & RELAXATION RETREAT.
st crow pose. Someone’s first time sitting cross legged. Someone’s first time rolling up off the floor without momentum… just pure core strength. Someone stopping an anxiety attack in its tracks. Someone sleeping 9 hours straight after a restorative class. Someone ‘getting’ meditation… finally! Someone feeling like a better parent because they felt more patient after class. People have shared these and so many more moments with us about how this practice has helped. I think to myself every single time…sharing these moments might help more people to relax, sleep better, have patience, heal, strengthen, connect and love. Naturally. So I will try. I will try to share more often. I’ll start with three recent photos that remind me over and over again… how surrounding yourself with an uplifting environment and uplifting people… absolutely lifts your spirits, inspires your life and instills a sense of love and connection.
e never fails to astound. Baby Boomers have cautiously strolled into the studio having never set foot on a yoga mat. Mothers of 3 in med school find a few moments on the mat for themselves. 30 something dads give it a go even though sometimes they’re the only dude in class. And those who venture into teacher training take the plunge and commit to putting their heart and soul on the mat in front a group of unfamiliar faces. Courage. Bravery. Moxie. Character. Enthusiasm. A sense of adventure and a willingness to light the path. They are the luminaries. These luminaries will be rotating through our new Sunday morning class… simply in order to practice. We hope you’ll join them!