 Happy Solstice week! Winter evolves towards Spring this week! Yes, we move to another New Year. Yet another! ... Re-organizing boxes on my shelves, I was flipping through photos, letters, cards, re-living places, events, triumphs and trials over years and months and more. My journal jottings, and New Year's time capsule letters to my future self ~ they were full of whatever so dearly occupied me at the time. All our strivings and tears, our struggles and joys, they pass into history, and we are on to our next sets of triumphs and tribulations.
 In the meantime, are we, in the moment, holding the light up as best we can? Lifting the lantern? Shining the smiles of those we are graced with in our lives? There will always be struggles, one might say we'd find life vapid without them. We could wish they were not quite so stimulating, yes. But with each challenge we grow so much clearer on what we prefer, what we desire, what we value. And then, I hope, we live that much more purposefully, more passionately in prioritizing what we value. I know I do.
 My wish for you, my friend, is you breathe and show up compassionately for yourself in this moment of your, our, living history. Be kind to you. Grieve. Weep. Laugh, most of all, whenever you can, laugh. Dance.
Reach out to another, let them support you. We're only ever doing the very best we can. Be grateful you care. Be grateful you breathe. Be grateful that you are here; we are together.
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YINspirations Love Retreat: Feb 28-March 5
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We must love ourselves at least as much as we are willing to love others. Why? When our well runs dry, nobody is nourished.
 In Fall, I led a Sunday night Zoom Yin/Nidra series called Dare to Rest.
This February 28 - March 5, my awesome co-teachers Donna and Ora will join me to lead our YINspirations Retreat, on the sun-soaked Puerto Plata beaches of the Dominican Republic: a yoga vacation we could call Dare to Love. To pamper, to rest, to treat, to celebrate our souls, to replenish!
Soak up yoga, nature, beauty, space, warm company, great food, high vibes. Secure your spot with a deposit. Details here.
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Mother Mary Restorative Arts Trainings
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Since 2002 when I began full-time Yoga Teaching, Restorative Yoga is a healing arts specialty I've loved ~ particularly an all-senses Restorative that involves aromatherapy, chakra balancing, imagery, and meditative trance states. Since 2011, I have led annual Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings with Pure Yoga, as 25-hour, 50-hour, and 100-hour modules that include: Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and now Reiki Levels I and II.
For 2023, the Yoga Nidra 25-Hours will be first up, via Zoom with me but run through Pure's 300-hour Registered Yoga School's Advanced programming. Watch for it: March or April.
Second up, Reiki I and II are 25-Hours in total but separated with 3 weeks between levels, the month following Nidra training.
Third, Restorative Yoga Basics will be a 25-Hour Spring module. Fourth, Restorative Yoga Advanced is the final 25-Hours, to complete 100-Hour TT for those who choose to bundle.
 Any of the 4 modules may be taken separately or bundled. Approval is needed for Restorative Yoga Advanced, if you do not first take Restorative Yoga Basics. Dates/rates are still being set. You may reach out with interest/questions! I can't wait to play!
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Acro Thai Yoga: 2nd Fridays
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 Beginning Feb 9th, we resume monthly 2nd Fridays: Acro Thai Yoga under the stars followed by a picnic and jam!
Gentle, playful, nurturing Acro Thai Yoga under the stars, at FloLo Holistic's midtown penthouse under the skylights.
FloLo Holistic: 2nd Fridays $40
7:30PM-9PM Class / 9-10 Jam
Feb. 9, March 8, April 12
On 2nd Fridays, join us 7:30-9PM for a bit of gentle fun Acro play, leveled for all ~ any injuries are accommodated ~ and then paired Thai bodywork ~ no partner needed!
After class, Jam out any moves you need practice with, while we spread out an indoor picnic under the stars. Our closing and opening circles will open your weekend beautifully...
Save the dates! Watch for links to come on my website, my end of January ENews, and my IG and FB posts!
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I've followed Marianne Williamson as a teacher for decades. This year, she is leading me and a groundswell of our nation into physical action, to manifest palpable change in the real world.
As a result, I'm heading to Chicago in August to the DNC Convention as a Democratic delegate on her behalf, if you'll help to send me.
If you are a registered Democrat in my Congressional District 12 (Midtown Manhattan, from Columbia U to NYU, river to river), and willing to sign for me by January 15 (for our 1/18 deadline) please send me your info, and I will bike or scoot to you or arrange for it to happen.
Because it's worth a shot to effect a difference you are passionate about, whether you make it or not. I recall that feeling in 2008. Do you? We made it happen. We can do it, together.
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Calling all fresh starters for New Year 2024! Join this online gentle, delicious 14-Day Fresh Foods Cleanse Reset, January 12-25 with me!
Of the 14 days, only 7 are the elimination cleanse: clean nourishing foods to detox our body and brain.
The other days are: 2 days plan 'n prep, and 5 days re-introduction of your favorite foods, charting how/when they work for your energy.
You will receive the digital manual when you register, and get the Zoom schedule of our Q&A calls.
Zoom calls are recorded when you must miss them. But, they are fun! As is the Cleanse! You can read more info and register here.
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Save the date! For a ValenTHAI date with your shmoopie, your pal, or your learning partner!
Wed. Feb. 14th, 7:30-9:30, my dear friend Bassam Kubba and I will again lead our Couples Thai Massage workshop at Om Factory Flight School, in Union Square.
 Come to our lovely vaulted studio, give and receive delicious healing touch, and learn care your friends and loved ones will thank you for! Stay tuned; Registration link to come!
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 Photo thanks this issue to: Jeni Rogers, Jonny Nobleza, Om Factory, Cosmic Fit Club, Pure Yoga, Wagging Tail Yoga, YINspirations Retreats, Health Coach Institute, Lifestyles Holiday Vacation Club.
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May your hearts be merry and bright. And may all your thoughts, words, actions, be ever moving to the light!
OMMMMMary
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