Namaskar (Means, I bow to you), beautiful souls! It’s time to grab your yoga pants and a sense of humor because today’s newsletter is designed to stretch both your body and your funny bone.
To get started here is a silly Yoga Joke: So, why do yogi’s make great secret agents? Because they’re good at keeping things under wraps!
Before we get into the pose of the month, I am excited to share my new book is available on amazon and I am starting the Do Yoga Do You new moon book club starting Monday 12/2 from 6-8pm @harmonist sanctuary and virtually on zoom. We will meet on or near new moons for 2 hours. The first hour will be yoga and breath-work, and the second hour we will discuss the book of the month and also pull tarot cards. This ins’t your average book club, it’s also a yoga class. I will help you stay motivated with your yoga practice, self-care and self-help knowledge all year long, plus, advance your yoga skills, and meet some new friends along the way.
Join the Do Yoga Do You Book Club:
We meet monthly Sunday 6-8pm; Price $44 per person the Meeting includes: 1 hour of yoga/Breath work and 1 hour of book club discussion and tarot readings. (Book Club is $44 per 2 hour meeting, doesn’t include price or copy of book; Most books we will read are free on kindle unlimited) Each member is responsible for obtaining their copy.
Here is the book list plus meeting dates for the first 6 meetings: (Bold date is actual new moon) But we will be meeting on Sundays from 6-8pm at Harmonist Sanctuary. $44 per 2 hour meeting. Save money by committing to the book club, Get one month free when you pay for 5 meetings ($220 for 6 meetings)
1st meeting: (New Moon Sunday 12/1) Do Yoga Do You: Elevating Life with Daily Yoga Practice and Self-Care Rituals by Traci Mitchell. w/ Oracles Of Pluto tarot deck
2nd meeting (12/29 Sunday) (the new moon is Monday 12/30: )Stress Less, Accomplish More By Emily Fletcher w herbal tarot deck
3rd meeting: Sunday 1/26 (new moon Wed 1/29) Money: A Love Story Kate Northrup
4th meeting Sunday 3/2 (new moon, Thursday 2/27) The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
5th Meeting Sun 3/30 (new moon Sat. 3/29) Limitless by Jim Kwik ; (Price $44, doesn’t include copy of book)
6th Meeting Sunday 4/27 or (new moon Mon 4/28) The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich (free on kindle unlimited)
Yoga Pose of the month: Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana)
Benefits:
– Stretches and strengthens the legs, spine, and shoulders.
– Aids in digestion and detoxification.
– Improves balance and concentration.
Mudra of the month : Apana Mudra (Gesture of Digestion); purification seal
Benefits:
– Supports digestion and elimination.
– Detoxifies the body and removes waste.
– Balances the earth element in the body.
Thich Nhat Hanh Quote to live by:
To meditate means to go home to yourself. Then you know how to take care of the things that are happening inside you, and you know how to take care of the things that happen around you.
Reggae Song of the month: Protoje ft. Chronixx – “Who Knows” A modern reggae hit with a laid-back vibe, perfect for embracing the twist and turn that come in life with a smile.
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Wishing you the stillness of a meditative lake and the wisdom of a sage. Until our reflections meet again, find peace in the waters of your soul.
Want to work 1-on-1 with me? Head over to my private lessons page and book your free 30 minute consult.