Can you feel it?
Change is in the air!Out of the cold darkness of winter, alas, we emerge into the fresh buzz of spring with the equinox on Thursday. This seasonal shift also brings an energetic shift, causing us to feel an inkling to grow and develop new things. To help us celebrate the spring equinox and champion its transformative energy, I've created a guidebook! The "Spring into Action" ebook provides an inspiring framework to nourish and activate your efforts to bring a new idea to life. Are you ready to crack open your seed wall and bust up out of the soil? Click the hyperlink below to download the FREE guide: >>>Spring into action guidebook<<< Sneak a peek at the cover below. Click the link above to download the ebook! Spoiler Alert!The first section of the guidebook is all about finding space. The inside of our seed can be tight, and we might feel like we don't have any wiggle room to E X P A N D. One of the best ways to aerate our lives is to learn how to breathe deeply. I have said it before and'll say it again: It's all about the breath! One of the most valuable tools for using your breath(prana) during posture(asana) practice is a breath control technique (pranayama) called Ujjayi breath (also known as Victorious breath, Sound breath, Ocean breath, Darth Vader breath). You've heard me describe and encourage this technique during our classes. But often, things land differently when we read them. So, I made you a cheat sheet...give it a try! It's time for a new spotlight!!I'm excited to introduce you to our March Student Spotlight...Sue H! Getting to know her through classes and the retreat has been so fun. And I'm so impressed with her dedication to practice post-wrist injury! Read on for her thoughtful insights: What is your favorite part of yoga? My favorite part of Yoga is how I feel after class. Yoga really does heal the body and soul. My mood is improved, I'm relaxed, and I feel more flexible and my posture is straighter. I've been working hard to get back to my previous Yoga ability after breaking my wrist, but I find that any level of Yoga is good Yoga! How long have you been practicing (in general / with Monica)? I think I've been with Monica for around a year and a half. Do you have any words of advice for a brand-new beginner? It's a journey, once you start never stop. Every level is rewarding, your body will thank you. What is one fun fact that we may not know about you? I love to travel and go to someplace new every year. I also love to make quilts! Thank you for sharing your practice with us, Sue! Laugh but not least!!*Ahem* Last but not least... Let's celebrate Let's Laugh Day together! This week, Wednesday, March 19... Sign up to join me for Laughter Yoga from 1:15 to 2 pm. You can expect some simple breathing exercises, laughter-inducing techniques, and to probably be smiling when you leave. Let me know you're coming by clicking the button below:
I look forward to seeing you soon! With love, Monica |
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A word of caution, just in case you aren't aware:There's mischief afoot, so be sure to take care.If it sounds unbelievable or like it's too good to be true,There's a chance someone's tryin' to make a fool outta you!But it's all in good fun, just to get a laughA day for everyone to be a little bit daft.So be diligent and skeptical, or you, too, may be had...You might get a poem instead of a newsletter. Don't be mad!😜With love, Monica
This is your brain...on yoga: Go ahead and screenshot this 👇 so you can get in there to read all those little words when you have a moment. The gist of it is that yoga activates our whole brain! This is one of the *many* reasons it is so beneficial. Each practice is like a little reset for the body. Through yoga, the brain can find union and create synergy across its different sections. No wonder it feels so good! Isn't it fascinating? 🤓 She's a brainiac, brainiac... If you answered "Yes!"...
Time to search for lizards Have you noticed Drishti? Drishti is the name of our yard peacock. He was given to our space by one of my first yoga students when she moved away. We named him Drishti because he is quite the focal point. His name is Sanskrit for "focused gaze", which is a way to help concentrate our intention. Have fun with this throwback...see if you can find 2 lizards in the picture below: Mark your calendar There will be no classes on Monday, March 31st, or Tuesday, April 1st. I...