 Just back from Tuscany on one of my biannual honeymoons and my 63rd birthday. Flying in the park with my pal Sandy, the weekend before.
When folks ask me for youth secrets, what they hear from me first will always be: joy, play, movement. By movement I mean mind, body, soul ongoing presence and movement, more than exercise, although that certainly fits in, when it is joyful for you.
I laugh if someone says "you're aging well," because I never think I am aging. My cells do not understand that verb. They understand laughing, loving, moving. Does a puppy, or a 15-year-old dog, think it is aging? They just thrive, and love, to the very brink of their tail-wagging, heart-on-sleeves existence. Our cells, like puppies, know how to thrive. Let's thrive.
 Recently a Sister Goddess asked for secrets to a nearly 40-year, still growing, still adventurous marriage.
It's pretty similar. Thriving life, thriving partnership. Joy, Play, Movement.
We know from coaching that we have 3 core needs: Love, Safety, Belonging. We know from Non-Violent Communication we also have these needs: Choice, Freedom, Growth. They do not conflict, but sometimes we imagine they do, and that harms our relationships.
When we can own our needs and our partners', and support ourselves and one another in meeting them, we might just be practicing ... the yoga of thriving with balance. What a fun mission.
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YINspirations Retreat Jan 4-10
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The countdown has begun! It's just 3 months, 4 days to YINspirations retreat in the DR, in beautiful Puerto Plata, "silver port". Our all-inclusive resort has 7 beaches and 11 restaurants, and multiple pools. We've priced it super low, to encourage New Year renewal and downtime for friends & family....
 We will do AM and PM yoga on beach and grass. Between myself and Donna Davidge, we have over 40 years of Yoga teaching experience! Yoga will include: Yin/Yang, slow flow, meditation, Yoga Nidra, Kundalini, and partner yoga. Classes will be custom designed to suit our retreat group!
 Just time to grab the Early Bird rate if you place your deposit by midnight Oct.1st.
Otherwise, the price is still great, and a referral bonus still applies for everyone you bring, while space permits. Join us.
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Restorative Arts Teacher Training
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Excited for Mother Mary Restorative Arts Training 2022-23, with Pure Yoga New York, 100 Hours, in two 50-Hour Modules.
Module 1: Restorative Yoga, begins the end of October.
This 2-weekend, 50-hour Module 1, covers the Basics of Restorative Yoga - the science and the art - on Oct. 28-30 weekend, and Intermediate/Advanced Restorative Yoga - more postures, variations, prop-free variations, theme, teaching delivery and style - on Nov. 11-13 weekend.
 Module 2 completes the 100-hour Restorative Arts Training, with Yoga Nidra, and Reiki levels 1 and 2, over two weekends in 2023: January 20-22, and February 3-5.
Teachers and students alike may take the training, which is online, with in-person options for those in New York City.
Reach out to me if you have questions for me; and for registration, reach out to Andrea Borrero.
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AcroYoga YinYang Fri Tonight!
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 My second monthly AcroYoga YinYang Friday is tonight, Sept.30th. Come play!!
We begin with an energizing 6-7PM solar AcroYoga class, with some basing, flying, spotting, and fun partner drills.
Then, a 7PM-8:30 lunar AcroYoga class, with partner stretches, therapeutic flying, and Thai massage.
We end with a Jam 8:30-10PM, as solar or lunar as you like, to send you smiling and happy into the weekend. Bring snacks and nibbles to energize and fuel you!
All levels are welcome. No partner needed. Come for 1, 2, or all 3 offerings!
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Holiday Restorative Dec.11
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Sunday, Dec.11th, join me and my team 1:30-3:30PM at Pure Yoga West for a delicious Holiday Restorative that will nourish all seven of your chakras, energy centers, in time for the holidays.
Melt over bolsters, receive healing touch and guided meditations, replenish your self-care, while being nurtured. And receive an aromatherapy gift from me.
10% of my proceeds will go to Mercy Ships in appreciation for the health care teams that give the gift of Love, Safety, and Belonging through their work.
There will be an opportunity to purchase a limited supply of scented eye pillows and selected aromatherapy. Space is limited; reserve soon!
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 Many thanks for photos to:
Alondra Siguas, Derek Pashupa Goodwin, Ramon Frias, Raul Aranas, Joy Chen, Sandy Ames, Megan Kelley, Katie Capano, Pure Yoga New York,, Cosmic Fit Club, Tropical Resort & Spa.
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Much love, and wishing you pumpkin spice ... and everything nice ~
OMMMMmary
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September 2022 * Issue #201 *