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A conscious practice of physical body postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques for integrating body, mind and spirit.
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Yoga Off the Mat: yesterday we did a thing—I passed my dental practice ownership baton to Dr. Raquel Manley🙌🏻! I’m excited to stay in the office and grow in new and beautiful roles. Our team gave us a lovely custom cake and prosecco toast to our new relationship. When we started to cut the cake together, at first I placed my hand on top of hers, since she was already holding the knife. But then I became more intentional, moving my hand beneath hers in a gesture of support (vs control), something subtle yet significant. Sometimes we lead, sometimes we support, and the roles change and evolve depending on the circumstance. The key is knowing how and when to adjust. Where have you softened to become a stronger support?
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MyYogaJoy Monday brought to you by Elemental-Wellness: Just a friendly reminder to breathe, soften, and allow life to unfold 😌🙌🏻
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Yoga Off the Mat: I’m blessed to be back at Kripalu this weekend and participating in a retreat for (care) givers led by Rachel Macy Stafford. One exercise was to notice which trees we noticed while walking around campus, and why. I saw trees that depicted times when my body was broken and when my heart was broken; trees that blended into the community and others that stood out and clearly did not fit in; trees with scars inside and out; trees that were resiliently growing out of rocks; trees with quirky qualities; and trees that demonstrated solid alignment with a soft, mossy exterior. Which tree(s) represents you?
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Yoga Off the Mat: Presence. It’s a word that guides me in a world of constant distractions. With awareness, we become more mindful, like redirecting a small child or puppy who’s wandered off the path.
The other morning, my adult son sent me this photo, the view from his third floor apartment window. He saw a butterfly in the clouds and shared it with me. ❤️🦋🙌🏻No words. My mama heart overflowed with love for the young man he’s become.
How are you practicing presence?
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Spring is the perfect time to energize your body and mind! If you're still feeling the weight of winter, check out the link to my latest newsletter article for tips that will leave you feeling fresh and in bloom.🌷🌷
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MyYogaJoy Monday brings you hip opening that meets you wherever you are! 💪🏻🦵🏻🙌🏻
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Yoga Off the Mat: you may or may not have noticed a new name on the MyYogaJoy page. I’m excited to share that I’ve been busy refining Elemental-Wellness, my umbrella brand. You’ll still see MyYogaJoy Monday and other inspirational posts, plus additional content. Stay tuned as things roll out🤗
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MyYogaJoy Monday brings you core strength and balance like a bug! 🪳🤗🙌🏻
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Yoga Off the Mat: have you ever watched a stink bug practicing yoga?😂 This one’s got great form—grounding down while lifting left mid leg and right antenna! What’s your favorite balancing pose?🤔🤗🙌🏻
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MyYogaJoy Monday brings the luck of the Irish and a bit of Leprechaun magic to yoga today! 🍀🪄🙌🏻
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Yoga Off the Mat: “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – attributed to Marcus Aurelius.
A beautiful sunrise gives me hope and inspires me to start each day with intention.🌅What thoughts are you entertaining lately? 🤔🙌🏻
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MyYogaJoy Monday brings you one of the most challenging postures of all! ☮️🙌🏻
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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.