Born on a Thursday #59 – Making Maps as We Go

I remember the night before yoga teacher graduation. I was in a group hug with four of my classmates. We declared that our time on the ashram was “the eternity that never was”. That cosmic blip in the space of my life experience softened me (and still continues to soften me).

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2nd Chakra and the New Moon in Cancer

New Moon in Cancer is about our emotional and intuitive nature, the need to nurture and connect, and our empathy toward others. Being a cardinal water sign, Cancer Moon is about taking action, especially in the emotional, psychological and spiritual dimensions of life. Cancer is a water sign, ruled by the Moon, hence, the connection with […]

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Yoga on Thursdays and Breathing

I’m teaching gentle hatha yoga at Truly Fit on Thursday mornings. My focus is on noticing how the breath expands and relaxes the body, how it stabilizes the body and mind when fear and challenges arise.

Thursday Mornings – 8:10 to 9:15

Truly Fit
5200 E. Cortland Blvd, Suite A19
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
928-556-0198

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Born on a Thursday #58 – Fire, Rain, Bicycles

Fire.
So much smoke.
Rain.
Finally.

I almost cried when we went back for one more thing. Mountainaire was eerily still with low-lying smoke. I said, “It is strangely beautiful.” Tom replied, “It would be beautiful if it weren’t so devastating.”

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Born on a Thursday #57 – I Am Happy

I was afraid of the ghosts in the house, but I managed to train one of them. I told my parents the house was haunted, and proved it by telling Morris, the ghost I trained, to open and close the door, which he did. My parents told me I should stay even though the place was haunted. I said, “These ghosts are yours, not mine.” I had to leave.

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Writing the Energetic Body – Place, Somatics, and Self-Discovery

Some of the benefits of taking part in Writing the Energetic Body:

compassionately and creatively observe the Self
uncover hidden impulses, stories, and life patterns
awaken the body/mind
utilize the breath for presence in the moment
deepen and expand creative vision
loosen up and strengthen fluid writing
There is no need to “know” anything about the chakra system, our bodies physically and energetically hold information, and by freely writing we can tap into that knowledge.

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