I don't have a photo yet but will post asap. It's really beautiful the way my artist did the colors. It has blues, oranges and red. I initially was thinking just shades of blues but when he explained it to me it sounded so juicy! it's been a great experience overall and I can't wait to see what other images pop in my head down the road. I can see now how they can be addicting but I honestly need a break from the needle. it really does HURT!
So a nice break for me.
Aaaahhhhhhh
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Reap the Benefits of Stillness
(From www.yogajournal.com daily insight)
In yoga, stillness is as much a state of mind as a lack of movement. Most of us don't spend much time thinking about the material nature of human consciousness, but in classical yoga, consciousness is at the heart of the practice.
According to Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, the so-called contents of our consciousness—perceptions, thoughts, emotions, memories, fantasies, even dreams—have a kind of material existence (though, of course, the matter is a lot subtler than that of a tree or a rock). Furthermore, these contents are in constant fluctuation. The word Patanjali uses in sutra I.2 to aptly describe this movement is vritti (pronounced VRIT-tee), which means "to revolve" or "to whirl about."
While we can't physically touch the vrittis, or fluctuations of mind, we can easily experience them. Close your eyes and, for a few minutes, direct your awareness away from the outer world. If you're a contemplative person, you've probably done this many times before. It's possible to consciously step away from the contents of your mind and observe them more or less "objectively," at least briefly.
IN THIS ISSUE
Intro to Yoga: Philosophy
http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/925
In yoga, stillness is as much a state of mind as a lack of movement. Most of us don't spend much time thinking about the material nature of human consciousness, but in classical yoga, consciousness is at the heart of the practice.
According to Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, the so-called contents of our consciousness—perceptions, thoughts, emotions, memories, fantasies, even dreams—have a kind of material existence (though, of course, the matter is a lot subtler than that of a tree or a rock). Furthermore, these contents are in constant fluctuation. The word Patanjali uses in sutra I.2 to aptly describe this movement is vritti (pronounced VRIT-tee), which means "to revolve" or "to whirl about."
While we can't physically touch the vrittis, or fluctuations of mind, we can easily experience them. Close your eyes and, for a few minutes, direct your awareness away from the outer world. If you're a contemplative person, you've probably done this many times before. It's possible to consciously step away from the contents of your mind and observe them more or less "objectively," at least briefly.
IN THIS ISSUE
Intro to Yoga: Philosophy
http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/925
Thursday, March 19, 2009
My First Tat
So I totally went all out and got a tattoo about a week and half ago. It hurt like hell but I totally love it and wanted one for years. I finally realized what I wanted and went for it. It's totally coming to the end of its healing as it's been itching and flaking all this week. I feel like today it's not as itchy as it's been. This coming Tuesday I'm getting it colored in so the healing process will start all over again! Yiiippeee!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Massage School
I started massage school this past Thursday and the weekend. What an amazing time I've had and I've met such wonderful people. I feel this is truly my calling. I just gotta keep practicing as much as I can and, yes, get a massage table! I'm taking Vibrational Healing Massage as my first module w/ an anatomy module which will really help even more. This type of massage is based on the Fluid Body Model created/invented by Patricia Cramer. It says that our bodies are made up of mostly fluid and liquid. If we practice this fluid body model more we can begin to feel the benefits and healing in our own bodies.
I could go on and on about that but I'm still learning and putting it into my own words. I'm so excited!
I could go on and on about that but I'm still learning and putting it into my own words. I'm so excited!
Friday, February 27, 2009
I actually did it....
I have to celebrate that for so many years of dreading the idea and totally putting it off my list of possibilities, I got up at 5:15 a.m. and went to the gym! I was going after work which was okay, but I've begun to realize it's more crowded and I sometimes don't feel the motivation the way I did this a.m.
I had to celebrate that because when people I know tell me they get up way before work to work out it would make me cringe. But the fact that it improves my mood, energizes me and keeps me in shape, this is great!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Refine your yoga skills! Learn to go deeper!
Yoga-Beginning-Continuing
6 Mondays 3/16-4/20
6:30pm-8:00pm
This yoga class is a continuation of a Beginning yoga class. It will be offered after every Beginning Yoga series, so you will not only learn more poses, but you will begin to refine the poses you learned in Beginning Yoga. You will gain more strength, flexibility, body awareness and relaxation techniques. This class is also recommended to intermediate students to refresh their skills. Bring a yoga mat and one blanket.
War Memorial Community Center
6655 Mission St, Room 202/203
Daly City, CA
To register call 650-991-8012 or at the first class
$60 residents/$61 non-residents
6 Mondays 3/16-4/20
6:30pm-8:00pm
This yoga class is a continuation of a Beginning yoga class. It will be offered after every Beginning Yoga series, so you will not only learn more poses, but you will begin to refine the poses you learned in Beginning Yoga. You will gain more strength, flexibility, body awareness and relaxation techniques. This class is also recommended to intermediate students to refresh their skills. Bring a yoga mat and one blanket.
War Memorial Community Center
6655 Mission St, Room 202/203
Daly City, CA
To register call 650-991-8012 or at the first class
$60 residents/$61 non-residents
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Money Meditation
(From YogaJournal.com Daily Insight)
When economic times are bad, remember that everything that arises in the world of form is impermanent. The impermanence of our economic well-being—which, for many of us, is synonymous with "survival"—can, of course, create a sense of freak-out. But such fears are rarely based on a present-moment experience of lack. The mind's tendency is to extrapolate today's minor disturbance into something much larger and more threatening tomorrow.
Experienced yoga practitioners are not necessarily immune; many a yogi and wise sage lose their cool when it comes to the possibility of financial loss. But if we know where to look, yoga gives us many tools that we can call on in times of distress.
While you're in the midst of worry, anxiety, or any negative emotional states, try this twist on a traditional lovingkindness (metta) meditation: "May I feel this fear for all the other who are worried and anxious right now, so that they don't have to." This takes you out of your self-concern and reminds you of your interconnectedness with all beings, which will create a profound sense of relief.
IN THIS ISSUE
Financial Freak
http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/2737
Wallet Worries
http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/2738
When economic times are bad, remember that everything that arises in the world of form is impermanent. The impermanence of our economic well-being—which, for many of us, is synonymous with "survival"—can, of course, create a sense of freak-out. But such fears are rarely based on a present-moment experience of lack. The mind's tendency is to extrapolate today's minor disturbance into something much larger and more threatening tomorrow.
Experienced yoga practitioners are not necessarily immune; many a yogi and wise sage lose their cool when it comes to the possibility of financial loss. But if we know where to look, yoga gives us many tools that we can call on in times of distress.
While you're in the midst of worry, anxiety, or any negative emotional states, try this twist on a traditional lovingkindness (metta) meditation: "May I feel this fear for all the other who are worried and anxious right now, so that they don't have to." This takes you out of your self-concern and reminds you of your interconnectedness with all beings, which will create a profound sense of relief.
IN THIS ISSUE
Financial Freak
http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/2737
Wallet Worries
http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/2738
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