How can we more energy, stay healthy, and feel more peace and joy?

This unique, creative yoga workshop begins with gentle yoga asanas, which emphasize breathing and body awareness to allow the body to relax. After preparing the body physically, we will practice the balancing art of mandala coloring. Mandalas create patterns the mind can understand, thus bringing order and harmony. Techniques of self-reflection through prompted journaling exercises will be followed by a deep guided relaxation to end the session with clear intention. No previous yoga experience required.

Date: Saturday, August 25th, 2012 10am-1pm

$65.00 ($55.00 Jung Center members)

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My friend and colleague, Renee Trudeau is offering a fabulous mother’s day, “Yummy Mummy Self-Care Package” (valued at $2700) which includes one of my semi-precious gemstone serenity beads.

All YOU have to do is tell me: What does self-care mean to you? I will select a winner who will be entered into Renee’s drawing. What fun!

The minute we “let go”, we experience neutral space and inner healing begins.

In this “space” we can truly be the best of who we are– and then offer that to all around us.

Try it now. Let go of a current worry, frustration or irritating thought. How do you feel in this new and “free” space? Let this lighter feeling ripple through you.

Take a minute to read why I believe in A Mother’s Intuition

Do you want to feel more peace, joy and love this holiday season? CREATE IT FOR SOMEONE ELSE.

One of my favorite spiritual mystics Eknath Easwaren talks about “dwelling on oneself” as the root cause of most personal problems. He says the more preoccupied we become with our own fears, cravings, memories, the more power they have over our attention.

The source is within us
With practice, we can learn to pay more and more attention to the needs of others. The source is within us. My mood or judgment is projected onto someone else and it reflects what I am feeling.

A touchstone I come back to everyday? If I want to feel more peace and joy and love? I need to create more peace and joy and love for someone else. Join me. Today, I will act with more compassion. I will choose more peace, more joy and more love in what I do. Now watch this space!

Be with your body and your breath

Simply lie flat with your hands at your sides, and relax. Bring all of your awareness to your body. Just think about what you can feel. Feel your feet touching the ground. Feel your bottom sitting in your chair, your head and neck in line with your spine. Now bring your attention to your breath. Notice that you are breathing. Begin to feel your breath moving in and out. Watch your breath, watch it move deeply, slowly, and gently, in and out as your body begins to relax and let go.

If your mind wanders

If your mind wanders off, gently and firmly bring your attention back to your breathing and body awareness practice. Relax and be fully present for fifteen minutes (or even just a few minutes). You will be amazed how this simple practice can make a big difference. Do it now!

Excerpt from A Moment’s Peace: A Mom’s Guide to Creating Calm Amidst Chaos now available in e-book!

SHE GETS IT Elizabeth Irvine’s words speak to me because she just “gets it”. She understands how chaos can destruct our bodies and our relationships and our souls. She understands because she has lived it and her realness comes out through the pages of this book.

SECRETS SHARED This book spoke to me, in the soft and soothing tones of its author. The entire message of this book whispers encouraging words about moving towards living in the present moment and working and planning towards surrounding ourselves with peace and calm.

BOOK LOVER Through this book I learned to catch myself and be in the moment when I had time to just Be. It’s an easy read, with beautiful images, and ideas and suggestions that I Can Do. Very worth the read.

EASY TO IMPLEMENT, THOUGHTFUL READ This beautiful book offers simple, yet profound ways to connect with goodness and peace in your life. Any woman who has ever felt the push and pull of day’s fast paced society needs this book.

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