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The Recovery Warrior - Kicking Addiction In The Asana

Looking forward to the International Massage Therapy Research Conference! Topics incl.: Massage Therapy and the Opioid Epidemic; Massage Therapy and Pain Management; and Massage Therapy and Anxiety Disorders.
http://massagetherapyfoundation.org/imtrc-2019/

The Recovery Warrior - Kicking Addiction In The Asana

Good morning Warriors! A little inspiration from the poem Desiderata by Max Erhmann....
Go be wonderful today! 🙏❤

"You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy"

Fresh Inspiration! April 1, 2017 Radiant Being Newsletter

I feel honored and blessed to be featured in the Student Spotlight this month in Radiant Being. Humble thanks to my Higher Power, AA, Recovery Warrior Yoga, and all my friends and yoga mentors who have supported me on this journey. Jai Bhagwan! Om Shanti.

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In Praise of the Quiet Class

Thank God somebody said this! And Jason Crandell articulated it so well (IMHO)! I've enjoyed taking classes with a cool playlist. And I've used music in my own classes - more out of a sense of pressure that it's expected and I wouldn't be a good teacher if I couldn't create an awesome playlist choreographed with my asana. But honestly, I prefer a quiet class. I can get distracted while teaching by my own playlist - or the inevitable techno glitches with sound systems, cords, power supplies, song segues, etc. Who needs that stress? And I prefer focusing my class prep time to the actual practice than to coming up with what I hope will be a popular playlist. Also, I want my students to be able to hear my instructions clearly. And I want to be attuned to their feedback via breath, sighs, groans, giggles, sniffles, etc. I now feel completely liberated from music in the yoga classroom. Let the sound of silence reign!

jasonyoga.com Get information about Jason Crandell and his method of vinyasa yoga that combines power, precision, and mindfulness. Find a schedule, free yoga sequences, and information on yoga teacher training.

The Recovery Warrior - Kicking Addiction In The Asana

"There are many times in my life when I don’t know what my next step should be. When I find myself in that situation, I don’t go looking for the guy with the most degrees. I go looking for the guy with the most wisdom...there’s a difference between being uneducated and miseducated."

Student Shakes In Office As Principal Hands Cop Her Phone. Then He Finds Out What's Going On...

This is the most heartwarming thing I've seen on social media in a long time. Kinda long video but worth watching. It will make your day!

liftable.com ...a moment he will never forget!

Martha's Vineyard Island Yoga Retreat Oct

Feeling honored and blessed to be assisting Kripalu faculty Jennifer Reis and being of service to her retreat attendees at MV Yoga Barn starting this evening.

myemail.constantcontact.com So beautiful: Martha's Vineyard Island Yoga Retreat Oct 14-16

The Recovery Warrior - Kicking Addiction In The Asana

I used to constantly get knocked down by the waves of life. Then through yoga and a 12 step recovery program, I learned how to surf. Cowabunga baby!

The Recovery Warrior - Kicking Addiction In The Asana

A powerful and insighful commentary by Dr. Gabor Mate. I urge you to watch the Tedx video within the article. As for my own experience with the developmental deficiencies in addicts Dr Mate refers to, I have found it truly is possible to make new neural pathway connections in the brain. Yoga and meditation and the power of "I AM" - changing the way one thinks of one's self - can transmute deficiencies into abundance.

The Recovery Warrior - Kicking Addiction In The Asana

To achieve healthy balance in Mind, Body, and Soul we must address "dis-ease."

"The attention of most people is fixed solely on the cure of bodily inharmony, because it is so tangible and obvious. They do not realize that their mental disturbances of worry, egotism, and so on, and their spiritual blindness to the divine meaning of life are the real causes of all human misery.

When a man has destroyed the mental bacteria of intolerance, rage, and fear, and has freed his soul from ignorance, he is unlikely to suffer from physical disease or mental lack."

Sri Paramahansa Yogananda

Dear friends, I need to take a break from Facebook. I've realized the political posts and accompanying negative aura and preponderance of dark humor pervading so much of the newsfeed are having an exhausting effect on my empathetic spirit. Not sure how long a break I need at this point. I will respond to private FB messages if anyone cares to contact me in the interim. Blessings to all. Namaste. Om Shanti

The Recovery Warrior - Kicking Addiction In The Asana

If you quit, it may be just moments before the miracle happens. H.O.P.E. = Hang On Pain Ends
Be Warrior Strong!

If you quit, it may be just moments before the miracle happens. H.O.P.E. = Hang On Pain Ends
Be Warrior Strong!

I am full of sadness having just learned of the massacre in Orlando. I send prayers and Prana of peace, comfort and healing for the dead, the wounded and their families and friends. My heart also goes out to all my friends and acquaintances who embody the rich and beautiful diversity of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity and spirituality in this world. In spite of this horrific act, may you feel safe, supported and honored. I offer Love and Light to all. Namaste. Om Shanti.