So many changes have been happening. More like mini-deaths and mini-births. For the first time in my life I feel like I'm allowing change. I know in the past it was such a scary thing and I would just freak out. But as I let out my energy and vibrations toward something(s), the changes are happening and I'm totally letting it in!
I have to thank the Law of Attraction for this--THANK YOU!--because it's a phenomenon that I had only heard of until this past year in my Holistic Health program. Seeing others around me manifesting and creating things for themselves got me excited. I was like, WOW! This shit really works! Now that it's happening to me I can't help but feel goooooddd!
I got yoga teaching opportunity; my husband and I are creating things together for our future and I'm REALLY excited about starting massage therapy school! It's funny how you either think, imagine and even say the things that you most desire and sooner or later, BLAMO! They're right in your face. I'm so grateful.
THANKS UNIVERSE!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Happy in Your Own Skin
(From YogaJournal.com)
Yoga, unlike other physical activities, emphasizes self-acceptance, which is something that's largely missing for those of us who dislike our bodies. The program in our heads—I'm not pretty enough, thin enough, tall enough—builds in volume over years until it's practically the only radio station playing. Odd as it seems, the vessel that keeps us alive, that nourishes us, begins to get nothing but our scorn in return.
Yoga isn't a miracle. But it does allow us to recognize the miracle we inhabit, to move from a world that emphasizes physical beauty and ideal body shapes into one that teaches us to honor the power our body offers.
IN THIS ISSUE
Happy in Your Own Skin
http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/2242
Yoga, unlike other physical activities, emphasizes self-acceptance, which is something that's largely missing for those of us who dislike our bodies. The program in our heads—I'm not pretty enough, thin enough, tall enough—builds in volume over years until it's practically the only radio station playing. Odd as it seems, the vessel that keeps us alive, that nourishes us, begins to get nothing but our scorn in return.
Yoga isn't a miracle. But it does allow us to recognize the miracle we inhabit, to move from a world that emphasizes physical beauty and ideal body shapes into one that teaches us to honor the power our body offers.
IN THIS ISSUE
Happy in Your Own Skin
http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/2242
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Returned with a lot
Well I had a nice trip home to the east coast. Despite the frigid weather, it really was beautiful to see the trees caked with ice. I guess it was nice because it didn't impede on my plans ;-) hee hee.
However, this time I really felt connected to my roots and where I grew up. I had a twinge of this before when I was visiting in September. I don't know what it was or is for that matter. I know we all miss where we come from at times (some of us do) and it's normal to think, "Gee, maybe I want to move back here sooner." That's what I was thinking towards the end of my trip. of course, the weather can be a downer, but that's not what it should always be about.
This year I really want to change my relationship to money which has been very negative most of my life. "There's not enough!" my mind used to shout endlessly through my head. But going back to moving back to the east coast, it struck me that I'm learning so much at school and starting the massage program in 5 months (yiippee!), that I could bring all of it with me! There's not many wellness centers on Cape Cod (where I grew up) and I would love to share the knowledge. Teach people what they're missing out on...let them know that they have the power to change. I start the massage program in June, but in a way I'm thinking of starting early.
If you know the Law of Attraction, you know that what you think is what you get whether you want it or not. I've definitely got the vibrations running through me and it gets stronger everytime I think about moving back east. I just have to breath, love and accept.
However, this time I really felt connected to my roots and where I grew up. I had a twinge of this before when I was visiting in September. I don't know what it was or is for that matter. I know we all miss where we come from at times (some of us do) and it's normal to think, "Gee, maybe I want to move back here sooner." That's what I was thinking towards the end of my trip. of course, the weather can be a downer, but that's not what it should always be about.
This year I really want to change my relationship to money which has been very negative most of my life. "There's not enough!" my mind used to shout endlessly through my head. But going back to moving back to the east coast, it struck me that I'm learning so much at school and starting the massage program in 5 months (yiippee!), that I could bring all of it with me! There's not many wellness centers on Cape Cod (where I grew up) and I would love to share the knowledge. Teach people what they're missing out on...let them know that they have the power to change. I start the massage program in June, but in a way I'm thinking of starting early.
If you know the Law of Attraction, you know that what you think is what you get whether you want it or not. I've definitely got the vibrations running through me and it gets stronger everytime I think about moving back east. I just have to breath, love and accept.
Beginning Yoga starts January 26th
Mondays 6:30pm-7:45pm
6 week session 1/26-3/2 (no class 2/16)
This beginning yoga class will include a variety of yoga postures (asanas) that help to improve flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation. Learn proper alignment and gain a good foundation for doing yoga. Bring a yoga mat and one blanket.
@ War Memorial Community Center
6655 Mission Street, Room 202/203
Daly City, CA
Call to register 650-991-8012 or at the first class
$55 residents/$59 non-residents
6 week session 1/26-3/2 (no class 2/16)
This beginning yoga class will include a variety of yoga postures (asanas) that help to improve flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation. Learn proper alignment and gain a good foundation for doing yoga. Bring a yoga mat and one blanket.
@ War Memorial Community Center
6655 Mission Street, Room 202/203
Daly City, CA
Call to register 650-991-8012 or at the first class
$55 residents/$59 non-residents
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Creating for 2009
So it's 2009! Wow, how time flies. There are many things that I'm grateful for and would like to celebrate for 2008:
-I completed my Holistic Health Practitioner Program Talk (20min in front of 50 people!)
-Work on my business newsletter and website
-Practice Yoga
-Didn't judge myself after my husband reacted to something I said (Big One for me!)
-Celebrated my 1st wedding anniversary with my awesome husband
-My cold is going away
-I have a job!
-I cooked xmas dinner with my husband for 7 friends
So that's 8 things and I know I could go on. But when I woke up this a.m. I began to reflect upon what I want to create this year. I want to create more abundance in my life of connections with people, income and celebration. After completing the Holistic Health Program, I realized how I don't celebrate or acknowledge things about me. Even the little things such as I got out of bed this a.m. That's big for some people! It helps us really be in the present, especially during those times when we get caught up in that negative self-talk (what if this happens...I should or should not do this or that...there's just not enough...). It's also a great thing to do when practicing yoga. As I was practicing this a.m., I would pause in a pose, be with my breath which connected me to the present moment. Even if it was a pose I was struggling with, I was with it. Not against it. We should celebrate the good with the bad; the positive with the negative; the stress with the calm; the happy with the sad/angry. It's very humbling and healthy.
So I invite everyone to celebrate life and prosperity this year. We deserve it!
oxoxoxo
Liz
-I completed my Holistic Health Practitioner Program Talk (20min in front of 50 people!)
-Work on my business newsletter and website
-Practice Yoga
-Didn't judge myself after my husband reacted to something I said (Big One for me!)
-Celebrated my 1st wedding anniversary with my awesome husband
-My cold is going away
-I have a job!
-I cooked xmas dinner with my husband for 7 friends
So that's 8 things and I know I could go on. But when I woke up this a.m. I began to reflect upon what I want to create this year. I want to create more abundance in my life of connections with people, income and celebration. After completing the Holistic Health Program, I realized how I don't celebrate or acknowledge things about me. Even the little things such as I got out of bed this a.m. That's big for some people! It helps us really be in the present, especially during those times when we get caught up in that negative self-talk (what if this happens...I should or should not do this or that...there's just not enough...). It's also a great thing to do when practicing yoga. As I was practicing this a.m., I would pause in a pose, be with my breath which connected me to the present moment. Even if it was a pose I was struggling with, I was with it. Not against it. We should celebrate the good with the bad; the positive with the negative; the stress with the calm; the happy with the sad/angry. It's very humbling and healthy.
So I invite everyone to celebrate life and prosperity this year. We deserve it!
oxoxoxo
Liz
Friday, December 19, 2008
Too Much Calm
(From Yogajournal.com)
Have you ever gotten up after Savasana (Corpse Pose) at the end of a class feeling a little too calm—unable to refocus and go back to your busy day? Feeling groggy and disoriented after yoga may be the result of inadequate attention to postpractice relaxation. To remain energetic, centered, and focused after finishing your yoga practice, stay in Savasana for at least five minutes at the end of every session, although 10 to 20 minutes would probably be better. If you skip Savasana, your body doesn't have time to assimilate the effects of asana practice.
With a few modifications of Savasana, the effects of the pose can be enhanced. It's important to allow the body to relax deeply. First, make sure your body is arranged as evenly and comfortably as possible. Once you're comfortable, start at your toes and work your way up your body, consciously releasing each part in turn. Then begin to release your senses: Soften your tongue and let your eyes drop back in your eye sockets. Imagine your nose softening into your face and your inner ears relaxing.
IN THIS ISSUE
Savasana (Corpse Pose)
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/482
Have you ever gotten up after Savasana (Corpse Pose) at the end of a class feeling a little too calm—unable to refocus and go back to your busy day? Feeling groggy and disoriented after yoga may be the result of inadequate attention to postpractice relaxation. To remain energetic, centered, and focused after finishing your yoga practice, stay in Savasana for at least five minutes at the end of every session, although 10 to 20 minutes would probably be better. If you skip Savasana, your body doesn't have time to assimilate the effects of asana practice.
With a few modifications of Savasana, the effects of the pose can be enhanced. It's important to allow the body to relax deeply. First, make sure your body is arranged as evenly and comfortably as possible. Once you're comfortable, start at your toes and work your way up your body, consciously releasing each part in turn. Then begin to release your senses: Soften your tongue and let your eyes drop back in your eye sockets. Imagine your nose softening into your face and your inner ears relaxing.
IN THIS ISSUE
Savasana (Corpse Pose)
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/482
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The Joy of Teaching
I just taught the first class last night of Restorative Yoga. I love my students on Monday nights. I have at least 3-4 students who have been coming to my classes for 3 years! It's truly an honor. I realized after class what joy I get out of teaching. It's the sharing about me and the practice of yoga that makes it joyful. I had so much fun helping them relax in the postures; to help them be in their bodies. This time of the year we get so into our heads and I really stressed that in class. It was my invitation to them really stop and just be in the body. Be with breath. I know this can be difficult for people who aren't in their bodies which I did mention a bit, but the first step is observing the breath and the way it is in your body.
I gave them a little homework assignment! Ha! I love it! I asked them to practice at least one of the poses we did in class for at least 5 minutes everyday and to see what happens. I can't wait for next week!
I gave them a little homework assignment! Ha! I love it! I asked them to practice at least one of the poses we did in class for at least 5 minutes everyday and to see what happens. I can't wait for next week!
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