I'm going to toss out a simple breathing technique this month that I seem to be talking about a lot lately. For various reasons, July has proven to be quite a challenging month for many....
I originally adopted this breathing technique from Andrew Weil, M.D. and over the years have put my own spin on it. It is a grounding technique I personally find very helpful.
The 4-7-8 breathing exercise is as follows:
Breathe in deeply for 4 breaths- nice and slow, breathing in good, healthy, positive healing energy.
Hold that light filled fueling energy and circulate it throughout your body for a count of 7 seconds. Think of it as a balloon in your belly that you are filling up with good quality air.
When you get to 7, nice and deeply, exhale for a count of eight, s-l-o-w-l-y, visualizing letting go of all of the stress, the fear, the toxins, the unnecessary negativity that is not serving your spirit.
Then repeat again.
Do this for 3-7 cycles each time. If you can, repeat this exercise a few times each day. All you need is a straight spine. You can do before you get out of bed, you can do in sitting meditation, or even in the car.
It may be awkward at first- hard to breathe in and hold, and then exhale for that long. Practice. You'll get it. It helps in taking those anxious, fretful feelings and grounding them rather quickly. Try it and see.
Give yourself the time this August to be good to yourself by savoring each moment, by being present, mindful, and emotionally available in order to get the most out of the moments of each day. Breath work helps you to do just that- to slow down in order to live more peacefully and powerfully within yourself which then allows you to better impact the world in a more positive way.
This really is the most important thing after all, yes?
Happy August!
Jill
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Haven't hula hooped since you were a kid?
Well ... the craze is BACK!
Indulge in some kidlike fun - and if you have kids (age 6 or older), bring them along! Come down to Emerald Yoga and hoop with instructor Tara McCarthy!
In this two-hour workshop you will get to DECORATE your own hula hoop (Yes, you get to keep it! Sweet!). Then learn some tricks, exercise and have fun! Hula hooping can help strengthen your core, back, and spine. It also challenges your hand-eye coordination as well as motor skills. Sounds great to us. Get your hoop on!
NO experience necessary. Just come with an attitude for fun!
Time: 11am-1pm
We will play behind the studio in the playground area. Just drive around Country Curtains, behind the shopping center, and you will see the play area. In the event of rain, we will hold the workshop in the studio.
Investment: $30 for ages 14 and up; $15 for kids 6-13
Pre-registration IS necessary so we can have enough hoops (Tara is making them!). Please call 781-826-9624
or email Tara attmac91781@yahoo.com
or Jennifer at Jennifer@emeraldyoga.com to RSVP!
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Join us for
Heaven On Earth's Women's Monthly Gathering
with Sheree & Rebecca!
Wednesday ~ August 27th
6:30 - 8:00
$20 per person
Our monthly women's gathering is non-pretentious place for women of all ages to gather and support one another. Rebecca and Sheree create a beautiful, loving, warm and grounding environment where women can come and simply be themselves. This is a great place to meet other women and connect in love.
Rebecca and Sheree are two dynamic women who offer trainings and workshops at Heaven on Earth. They decided to team up together to start a community for women to support one another and Thrive this holiday season. Sheree and Rebecca have a lovely evening planned to allow us to connect, feel, support, breathe and thrive!
Come, bring a friend & be open to the blessings of community!
Held at:
Heaven on Earth @ Utopia Place 270 Washington Street Norwell, MA 02061 WEBSITE
About your hosts:
Sheree Asdot is a Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui Tradition. She facilitates Heaven on Earth's Reiki classes and Free Monthly Reiki Share. She is passionate about healing and empowering women to embrace their greatness. She has studied energy medicine & metaphysics for over ten years Learn more about her at www.RhiannonRising.com
Rebecca Coffey
is a Boston-based certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor. Prenatal Yoga Instructor, ADTA-Registered Dance Movement Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MDT-Reiki Master and Community Gatherer. Learn more about her at www.BraveDancing.com
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