In This Issue Special Offer $10 off Yoga Privates at the Yoga North Park Studio OR Refer a friend
who becomes a paying client and get a coupon for $10 off your next purchase (you could get a whole session for free with 8
referrals!) Watch out for the "Buts" No, not the "butts" (can you tell I have a 7-year-old son?) - the BUTs - as in "I'd love to start
taking yoga, BUT..." or "I'd
love to eat better BUT..."Believe me, I know - I'm really good at those
buts! We have so many reasons why things can't go the way we want. How
about if we just entertained the possibility that what we dream could become a reality? Is that too scary?
What if you actually did something good for your body? Or relaxed more? Or stepped one toe on
the path to a more fulfilling career? Then what? Maybe try taking one of
those "buts" and examining it from a different angle. Let me know what you come
up with... | Manifesting purpose in 2008 After a Reiki session four years ago, Billie Topa Tate told me that my path was to be a healer and teacher. I didn't really believe her. I could see
myself teaching, but Reiki - no way! I was way too skeptical and waaay too left-brained for that. Besides,
I had to work at that corporate computer job, or else the mortgage wouldn't get
paid. So where would I be doing Reiki sessions - on the conference room table? Who was going to watch my little guy
while I was doing all this "energy" stuff? Really, people make a living teaching yoga and doing energy work? I had a million reasons why it couldn't happen - a million "buts." Curiosity finally got the better
of me, and the nagging feeling that this had to be done (or at least tried), so I decided to entertain the possibility that
Billie might be right. Suddely, the babysitting worked itself out and three consecutive
weekend days became available. In fact, I've noticed that whenever I decide that something I really want to do might be
possible, the stage of my life often rearranges itself. Yoga training, Reiki training, leaving that corporate job, graduate
school, internship... Sometimes it doesn't and then I can get some sleep (LOL!). Seriously
though, I'm starting to accept that the barriers to possibility mostly exist in my mind - all the reasons why things can't happen. I also believe that every step is guided - there are no accidental meetings,
no strange coincidences. If I listen, if I keep my eyes open, the next step is made clear - and what a journey it has been!
It's been four years of cautiously watching this path unfold and alternately struggling, resisting,
doubting, accepting and being awed. And now (since 2008 is the year of manifesting) I've decided it's time to step
fully into my life purpose - without fear, excuses or hesitation - no more "buts." I am a healer. I am a teacher. There, I said it - now there's no going back! Since
I've given up resisting, instead of disaster I've found magic, and with it this amazing feeling of gratitude - for
this life of service and the invisible hands that guide it; for wonderfully supportive family and friends; for amazing teachers
who appear at just the right time; for this yoga practice that keeps me sane; for wonderful students and clients; and for
the simple blessing of this next breath... Namaste. May you manifest magic
in 2008. Yoga North Park is back in business!  Starting in January, Yoga North Park is back in business! The studio has new cork floors, and will eventually
also have radiant floor heating (wuhoo!)
Thanks to all of you who stuck it out with me at the
charming, but sometimes chilly church basement. You guys are the best! Now that we're back
at warm and cozy Yoga North Park, stay tuned for a Grand Reopening Open House coming up soon, and... If you can't make one of my classes, there are two other wonderful instructors at Yoga North Park who teach on different days. | All About Yoga starts Tuesday, January 22 We'll be back at Yoga North Park
for the next 8-week series of All About Yoga (wuhoo!!) starting on January 22 (not the 15th) at 7:30pm.
If you haven't been yet, we'd love to see you! If you haven't been for while, come
on back (you know you miss it!). Yoga North Park is at 5507 N. Sawyer Avenue in North Park.
Restorative Yoga started this week Sunday, Jan. 13th at 7pm @ Yoga North Park. Fun Links from Yoga folks
I learn about so many fascinating things in our after-class discussions that I thought
I'd share them with everyone. - Mellen-Thomas Benedict's near death experience is fascinating and inspiring reading - Mayan Calendar (calculate your Mayan Calendar birthday) - Dr. Eric Pearl's Reconnection brings new waves of healing energy to the planet Send me links you'd like to share! Reiki, Reiki, Reiki! If you haven't tried Reiki yet, you don't know what you're missing! Until the end of February, Reiki sessions at
YNP will be by donation, with proceeds going to charity. Session times available Wednesday afternoons or
Sundays before Yoga -4:30pm & 5:30pm. (Watch those 'buts!') |
