"For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Dear Sweet Yogis and Yoginis
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As Thanksgiving approaches it is fitting that our hearts and minds turn toward gratitude. It
is a time to gather with those we love and celebrate in the spirit of
abundance the love and good fortune we share in this very moment of
togetherness. In this busy world that we all live in where multitasking
is the rule and we are all so good at juggling that we could join the
circus, it is so important to remember to slow down and be in the
moment.
Our Yoga practice is very helpful in this regard. Yoga
heightens our ability to live fully! Standing postures build our
emotional courage, mental focus and determination. Challenging postures
- there is an endless variety - build muscle tone, core strength and
stability. A well-balanced yoga practice increases our physical and
mental flexibility.
Back bends literally and figuratively open our
hearts; they dissolve our protective shell and allow us to connect with
others at a deeper level. In forward bends we turn inward and look at
our inner-selves more deeply. Twisting postures allow us to look back
and reflect: while part of our body faces ahead (the future) part of us
is turning and looking behind (the past), and as we focus on the breath
(now) we reconcile these aspects of our life. Optimal alignment in the
poses increases our sensitivity and awareness and helps us to adapt
emotionally and physically to the changing seasons and rhythms of our
lives. When we perform balancing postures it requires complete focus on
the breath and nothing else - as soon as our mind wanders we lose our
balance. This trains us to live more fully in the now and see the
beauty of the present. Seeing the beauty of everything around us with
appreciation and living in the moment is the key to a rich and abundant
life.
On this note, Gail and I would like to express our sincere
and heart felt gratitude to you our beloved sangha ( yoga community) on
the occasion of our 4th Thanksgiving at Om Sweet Om. Your beauty
inspires us daily to be the best we can be in service to you for which
were are very thankful.
Please note that QiGong and Lore's 5:30 open class, plus all kids classes are cancelled for this evening (Wednesday).
We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, reopening on Friday with our regular schedule except for the 8 am class.
Join us at the Turkey Trot at Manorhaven Park at 8:15 am Thursday for some sun salutations to stretch you out before you walk or run, or just join us! We will meet in front of the big buiding.
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