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Life Balance with a Yoga Twist
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Greetings!
"May LOVE be our new currency,
And PEACE our new measure of success.
May TRUTH be our new security,
And JOY our new status symbol."
~Debbie Barnett~
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Freedom!
| In the United States we're about to celebrate the fourth of July, the birth of our country's freedom. Here we are, 234 years later, and I have to ask, are we truly free? Are our physical bodies free of pain and illness? Are our minds free of worry and stress? Are our hearts free to express the greatness that is our essential nature? If not, what's stopping you from being truly free?
The purpose of yoga is moksha - freedom and liberation. The poses of Hatha Yoga are to promote health and well-being in our bodies. The breathing exercises and meditation allow us to explore the liberation of our minds. Yoga's ability to connect us to the divine frees our spirits.
The external is simply a reflection of the internal. Whatever is going on inside your head and heart is what's showing up in your life. When we are free and liberated in the deepest parts of us, our souls, our lives will reflect that. Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. Throughout that time, he maintained an inner sense of freedom for not only himself, but for the whole country of South Africa. He knew what freedom was, even when physically locked up, because his spirit was free.
This holiday weekend, explore ways you can be free, in body, in mind, and in spirit. Free your body from it's sedentary position - get up and move! Take a walk, do some stretches (add the breath and make it yoga), take your family bowling.
Experience mental freedom by utilizing your creative gifts. Break out the paints or colored markers. Try out that recipe you've imagined making but haven't taken the time to prepare. Learn new chords on the guitar. In doing so, free yourself of judgment and criticism of your creative output. Create just for the joy of creating.
Encourage your spirit to soar by taking a chance. Courage begets courage! What have you always wanted to do but were too afraid to try? Take a small step in that direction. We grow spiritually by expanding what we think is possible. What would be possible for you and your life if you were truly free?
What would happen if all Americans (and the world) were truly free, in body, mind and spirit? The effect would be staggering!
Freedom begins, and ends, with you. Happy Independence Day!
Namaste,
Debbie
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Learning Resources
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New Beginning Yoga DVD, Vol 2! This DVD is a live, one-hour class, so you feel just like you're in class. It provides easy-to-follow instructions for a beginning Vinyasa Flow practice. Good for beginners and advanced yogis alike.
Order yours today! Only $25 plus $3 s/h 
Grounding Techniques Made Easy! Get your autographed copy of Debbie's book, "The Deeper the Roots, the Juicier the Fruits! 8 Spiritual Practices for a Juicy Life!" Order your signed copy now!
"The Deeper the Roots, the Juicier the Fruits! 8 Spiritual Practices for a Juicy Life!"
$7.95 ea plus $4 s/h.
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About Debbie Barnett
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A yogini, mystic, healer, student, teacher, artist, writer, astrologer, author, speaker, business woman, promoter, and more!
Conscious Flow, Inc. is the vehicle through which Debbie provides her
gifts to the community: Yoga classes, stress reduction workshops, presentation skills
training, and community events.
"Healing the world through yoga, one breath at a time."
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Thanks for reading. Feel free to e-mail or call with any comments, questions or suggestions you might have.
Namaste,
Debbie Barnett
President
Conscious Flow, Inc.
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Yoga at Work!
Do you know of a company
or group in Orange
County, CA, who is interested in reducing health care costs,
lowering employee absenteeism, and increasing moral? Try yoga!
Debbie is available for one hour
yoga classes at your office or home before work, after work, or at lunch. No
prior yoga experience necessary. Call
for pricing and availability.
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| | Offer Expires: None - Spread the Love!
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