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Yoga Off the Mat: As we roll through the first month of a new year, it’s not too late for self-reflection. What were your biggest accomplishments last year? Did you earn a degree or promotion? Run your first 5k/half marathon/marathon? Did you learn a new skill or make a new friend? Acknowledging our successes builds momentum for the future. You may know I published my first book last year. Looking back, what can you celebrate about 2024? I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🤗
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Yoga Off the Mat: how’s your 2025 going so far? Have you set resolutions that are unrealistic and doomed to failure? If you’re not preparing for more Bliss😌, you may experience more Burnout🤬. So what does that look like? It includes time reserved on the calendar to reflect on goals and intentions for the coming year—subtly different from a resolution. For me, a natural introvert, it includes self-care of getting into the cool spaces in nature—making snow angels, and breathing crisp clean air. What seemingly small steps might you take towards enhanced self-care and Bliss?🤔🤗
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If you’re available, here’s the Link to Facebook live cast 12/17 at 11amPST/2pm EST! (Not the book purchase link—that launches 12/17 @9 am PST/noon EST) email.reply.ignitepress.us/c/eJxskk-L2zwQxj-NdbORRpYtH3TwC2_K0kPptklLL0F_RomIbRlJdth--pKllD3kOswz...
#blissnotburnout@ignitepress
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Author! Congratulations!
Published author. Wow! Congrats.
Beyond proud of you! ❤️ I can’t wait to get myself a copy!
Yoga Off the Mat: Grace and a gift on Thanksgiving, the reminder that there is always something to be thankful for 😌
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Yoga Off the Mat: I feel like I’m on fire—literally!! 🔥🔥 As I was working on my upcoming book “Bliss, Not Burnout”, I smelled something burning. Then I realized I had lit my workbook on fire with my “zen” candle🤦🏼♀️🤣! To add to the irony and synchrony, my publishing company is Ignite Press 😂
I’m excited to announce that we expect to launch in December—will keep you posted, and until then I’ll keep the fire burning!
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Yoga Off the Mat: recently it was World Kindness Day, and truly everyday holds opportunities to share kindness. 🤗 What are your favorite ways to spread the love?🥰
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MyYogaJoy Monday brings relief from pickled hips with this stretch that you can do while sitting in a chair!🪑🤗😁
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Yoga Off the Mat: What a week! There’s been a lot of Energy swirling around, and it’s not just the autumn leaves! In my daily work, I have seen people who are sad, angry, confused, despondent, fearful, triumphant, relieved, hopeful, and many other feelings. What saddens and concerns me the most is when we stop listening to each other. Friendships are being lost. In this “land of the free and home of the brave” we are each entitled to our own opinions and beliefs. Intelligent people voted for opposing candidates. Friends and family voted for opposing candidates. Instead of arguing and trying to change the way someone else thinks, how could it be different if we listened instead? When we’re talking, we’re not listening. What if we simply said,”I see where you’re coming from, and I also see things differently.” My guess is that we might find some common ground, clearer understanding/appreciation, and space to be able to collaborate and move forward. Abe Lincoln said “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Let’s argue less and listen more😌
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MyYogaJoy Monday helps relieve lower back strain, whether it’s from playing pickle ball or leaning over your computer. 🤷♀️🏏💻
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Perfect timing; thank you!🙂
Yoga Off the Mat: I used to think that “biggering” myself (a la Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax”) meant that I’d get busier and busier, and that’s not something I want or need. It was easy to feel stuck while fearing overwhelm, failure, and losing control of life. Then I learned that “bigger” does not equal “busier” when we’re clear about what we want and where we’re going. In a vast sky, the stars are clear when the clouds drift away. With clarity, lots of distractions fall away and more time, energy, and resources are available for our true passions. What’s been holding you back from having and being what/whom you want? 🤔
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Yoga Off the Mat Monday: everyone knows what “IT” means, right? “Information Technology,” of course. And in Yoga, it also stands for “Integration and Transition,” the time between yoga poses where you pause to Breathe, Release, Feel, Observe, and Accept whatever exists in that time and space before moving on to the next pose/sequence. Talking over the weekend with some women I hadn’t seen in awhile, there was a common thread of rushing from one thing to the next without being truly present and mindful. It occurred to me that is exactly what IT is all about! So how do we practice? By Breathing, Feeling, Observing, even if for a few moments. Hiking in nature is one thing that helps me to do just that. How to you practice IT?🤔😊😌
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Share The Joy
Creating joyful living through yoga.
The goal of My Yoga Joy is to share the benefits of yoga, bringing healing and personal growth to as wide an audience as possible.
Personal transformation can be experienced by anyone through regular practice! Improved physical health, fitness, emotional and spiritual growth and well-being are just a few of the many benefits to yoga.
Here are a few of the ways I'm sharing the joy of yoga
with the Greater Hartford community!
Currently spreading the joy of yoga at St. Mary's Home in West Hartford where adults with mental illness are enriched through their discovery of self.
Offering the joy of yoga with residents of the Windsor Independent Living Association where adults with intellectual disabilities can expand their possibilities through practicing yoga.
Now enrolling cancer patients and survivors in a free Yoga4Cancer class series at the Bone and Joint institute through Hartford Healthcare at Hartford Hospital.
Contact me to find out if you are eligible for any of the above programs.