Elements of Health Yoga Studio
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Shared by @susannaharwoodrubin Day 10 #meditationresolution The Guru Mantra. In my contemplation: Cycles and Gurus -cycles of breath and births, cycles of healing and deaths cycles of injustice and triumph. Humanity at its core. I tell myself : when difficulties seem insurmountable, remind yourself it’s all a process. Well, I don’t know if I believe in it all ways but it got me through- just knowing that the way out was with presence, perseverance and knowing that just around... the corner was change. Maybe not how I envisioned but when I fight the flow, the universal cycles has always brought me back. The creative -maintain -destructive forces vibrate A- U-M (OM ) brings us back to beginnings. To our karmic lessons. TheGurus. As a western person I struggled with the understanding of what that concept truly meant. I had a meditation teacher 10+years ago whom didn’t believe that the Guru system worked because of his own experiences and yet still taught the classic vijanabhirava tantra & kundalini meditations along with his own revelation of an awakening. There is a longer Discussion here but I’ve also met people of faith in a Guru and felt the power of transmission. I’m grateful for these experiences however presented because it introduced me and prepared me for my next teacher and so on. My very first teacher of yoga ( Yes you Segrid if you read this) inspired my further study, and she was 70yrs young and I was much younger mom of 2 little kids and looking for soul work without knowing it back then but she did and encouraged me on my path. So many little things add and guide us from an outside perspective and then we are able, with practice to see or glimpse inside to The deepest highest knowing of spirit. . Guru Mantra gurur brahm gurur viur gurur devo mahevara guru skt param brahma tasmai r gurave nama

Downward Dog is the fourth day!!

Day 9 #meditationresolution known as the Peace Mantra/ Shanti Mantra- with @wanderingvayu Working with this mantra invoked a container- creation of special space for an exchange between students and the teacher, between our collective studies and growth together, and of bringing essential support and skills in knowledge, learning and ultimately teaching experiences in Peace. Om Saha Naav[au]-Avatu | Saha Nau Bhunaktu | Saha Viiryam Karavaavahai ...| Tejasvi Naav[au]-Adhiitam-Astu Maa Vidvissaavahai | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih || Meaning: 1: Om, Together may we two Move (in our Studies, the Teacher and the Student), 2: Together may we two Relish (our Studies, the Teacher and the Student), 3: Together may we perform (our Studies) with Vigour (with deep Concentration), 4: May what has been Studied by us be filled with the Brilliance (of Understanding, leading to Knowledge); May it Not give rise to Hostility (due to lack of Understanding), 5: Om Peace, Peace, Peace. Repost As translated by greenmsg.org

12 Days of Christmas Yoga ! Day 1

On the third day of Christmas.... Some reason it’s ‘days to upload on my page so I’ll share from here!

Dec 21 is the Great Conjunction!!!! Look to the southwest maybe 45mins after sunset as the longest night of the year produces what some call the Star of Bethleh...em 400 years since they lined up this close but not visible since 800ys ago - when Jupiter (success & new beginnings ) and Saturn (discipline, and end of cycles ) ALIGN!!! Ya, I think it’s one of those you can’t have one without the other deals, so be present for prosperity and mindful of that inner critic! Together they will be seen as one and yay! Happy Jupiter lights up Saturn says Letting go of what’s not working, open to your reality and make a plan to make shift happen. Jupiter says Channel these powerful energies into what you need - increase activity? do what brings Joy, - need more peace? make space for Peace to happen. - Peace and Joy together as the Christmas Star! - Who knew!! This is happening Today ON the Solstice as winter starts (NH)& longest night ushers in the gradual upcoming days of LIGHT!!! 2020 brings the Age of Aquarius -Spiritual Enlightenment- HAIR reference anyone?! AND the sun’s elliptical galactic orbit has MoMA earths’ tilted axis finishing a *Wobble* completing the spin of 26,000 years and a journey back to the future.... ok I read somewhere that we are now going backwards through zodiac?!???!!! I don’t know, Anyway North Star not so North at moment! So this is what I’m gleaming ~not only are we spinning around ourselves, & the sun, and hurling through space on a giant elliptical,~ but our North Pole is wobbling like a gyroscope about to topple over... aw poor Santa! Whew! Powerful Cycle for our planet. Kinda like Menopause, so be good to Her -she’s navigating through the Milky Way Change of Life. Cheers to End of Cycles & New Beginnings!!!! Rocky roads will call for creative manifestation. Yep. Time to let that sh!t go and find your flow. Mindfulness and Manifestation .... who remembers ‘Wonder Twin Powers -Activate!’ ? Lol. Whoop there it is! We have entered the Age of Enlightenment- let’s hope we can take it all in! - kw

Day 8 #meditationresolution. This days mantra is Hare Krishna usually found in most Kirtan groups as a regular invocation and devout Yogis everywhere. Although I will admit this is not one I frequent much, I still remember it’s essence & love the flow when chanting in group. The resonance and fever within which one can be immersed in this chant connects immediately and has a definitive bav. please check out this mahamantra sung by the wonderful @nina_rao to follow along, learn and explore more!!!

Making time to follow through and practice what I teach

Regarding local LOCKDOWN happening Monday, the Studio will be closed until further notice (despite my recent attempts at reopening!!) Stay Healthy and Mindful of Others. & Stay tuned here for some fun short practices! Xo Kendra

Honoured Maa’s many blessings this past Navaratri. Breathe into Peace and Gratitude and Compassion- A Path to Self Care. -Coming soon

Just like yoga, there are many types, styles and methods of Meditation. And it’s benefits are deeply rooted as part of our intrinsic nature - everyone can do it! Nice article here

#meditationresolution DAY SEVEN: Inspired by @oneikamays teachings. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute I have always loved this mantra and felt it’s vibratory essence soothe me and make me feel happy at the altruistic goals Ive had, but I have also been guilty... of not appreciating the devout meaning as deeply as it’s intended or carrying it within mySelf in all-ways, all times, off the mat - even though it was my intended purpose. So May we spiritually Dive In instead of whats called ‘spiritual bypass’ and may we be the change for healing and hope Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu. Picture is of my Benji tree who has been with me through thick and thin and was broken when I moved so I added sacred thread, mantra and support and adjoining leaves are still standing. So many us need support, that vision of being held and the strength of the thread that binds us all - KNOW you are being held in sacred space. This reminds me of a quote: We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love." - Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi) Blessings! See more

In between these beloved sacred animals Cow and Ellie! Hard to believe this was one year ago in Ubud, Bali! Shining brightly as fall Navaratri is about to begin! Jai Jai Maa!!! If your interested in following the celebration of Durga’s Nine Nights I will be doing this with guidance of @laura.amazzone so please check out her offerings of beautiful Durg Navaratri Celebrations

Day5 #meditationresolution - today’s chant was the Mahamrtyunjaya Mantra. Wonderful teaching of this mantra by @mirabelle_sivajyoti :). I have been intermittently exploring this mantra since the beginning of the pandemic as it became apparent that we, our community and the world is in chaos and in need of deep healing. I feel a strong sense of Presence and Awareness as I renewed my relationship with this mantra.

Yes you did. Big Hugs!!!

Happy ThankYouGiving Weekend ! How beautiful that my Full Moon flowers were ready to be given back to momma earth! Making a mandala can be a beautiful ritual and meditation. Soft rains as I ended. Jai Annapurna Maa! #aftertheharvestmoon

Day 5. Om Mani Padme Hum #meditationresolution Such a Beautiful Tibetan chant- I learned this one long ago (30yrs?) when I was training in Thai Massage with Kim Thai Chow. We would kneel before our recipient and chant this mantra before treating the client. It was a way of preparing ourselves to be a conduit of healing and reach a meditation state for our massage to be effective. It is a mantra of love and compassion as is Thai massage. It is very different from Swedish style, you are moving and stretching their body along with your own like a hug and it was important to be balanced. I had a very interesting seeing experience with this mantra so it has always held a special place in my heart @embodiedphilosophy

Reflections & Moments of shift and change in life’s journey - 2 steps back I moved out of studio ~another step forward today as I move back in!!! It will be different, it will be focused and it will get even better

Reflections & Moments of shift and change in lifes journey - 2 steps back I moved out of studio ~another step forward today as I move back in!!! It will be different, it will be focused and it will get even better

Reopening Soon! Limited hours small classes and authentic teachings with distance protocols and safety as a priority. Sign up fo September!

Short Canada Day Flow

Slow Subtle movements to get motivated again

Chair Yoga! A huge thank you again to Kendra West. We miss you here at Butternut, but we are so grateful to keep practicing with the video you made for us during this time.

International Yoga Day!!!

Betwix Two Pines I stood, to Watch the Breath and ponder. The Moon to The Sun, as a Pull And Push of myopic Opposites momentarily blended in the discovery of the seed at the Center being Seen. Kw#feelingpoetic #sushumna

Short practice #3

Short practice #1

Series of short practices #2

Getting out of a slump with Breath of Joy!!!!!

Earth Day 1min Plank Challange!

Thank you to Kendra West for continuing to offer Chair Yoga classes to our residents using a live stream!

So apparently I have to have 1000 subscribers to livestream so switched to FB page for now! www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4A5jx-G0hWMDF0D9aptWg chair yoga 11am Moon Salutations at 1pm!!!!

Did a quick little video- prepping for Live Chair Yoga this coming Monday at 11am! Lmk if youd like the link!

Heres a gentle reminder to move that energy and breathe into balance. More to come and maybe live classes next week if interest??!!!

Bringing different practices to you ONLINE!!! 1.Gentle 2.Empowering 3.Meditative 4.Chair 5.Teachings Sign up practices and goodwill karma classes coming to you! Stay tuned!

Ensuring Clean Studio and Disinfecting all mats, props and blankets for every use!Ensuring Clean Studio and Disinfecting all mats, props and blankets for every use!

While we will be stepping up all cleaning of mats, props, doorknobs and broomsticks... I kinda liked this

Snow alert!!!!Cancelled 9:30am but lets see what 11 am brings :)Snow alert!!!!Cancelled 9:30am but lets see what 11 am brings :)

Tara Crystal Meditation ...)

10:30am this Saturday Chant and Gentle Yoga - come and Free your voice!!!

This Friday!!! Must RSVP [email protected]

Is Chandi Maa calling you? Are you longing to deepen your connection to Durga, Kali, or Maa in any of Her magnificent forms? Join us on January 18th for this i...nformational Zoom session about the Chandi Seminars in 2020. I am super excited to share that a kula of awesome Chandi Yoginis have committed to be on the call and share their own wisdom and experience! I am so grateful and honored to be able to offer these powerful Shri Vidya lineage teachings through the grace and blessings of my Yogini teacher, Parvathi Nath Sarasawati. I wrote my Masters Thesis on Durga and Durga Puja in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal in 2000. 20 years later I am even more in Love with HER and happy I can continue to deepen my own knowledge and experience as well as share the fruits of decades of devotion, research and direct experience in a kula of truly astounding and powerful Yoginis! Email us at [email protected] for a Pre-reg info packet and also for the link to this call. Cannot join us live? Sign up to receive the recording! JAI JAI CHANDI MAA!

Day12 last day -enjoy!

This week yoga! Mon; 9:30am & 11am Chair Yoga Tues: 9:30am &11am No evening class!... Wednesday : closed Thurs: 9:30am &11am 6:30pm Friday morning. 7am & 11:30am 45min meditation -free! RSVP Saturday 9am &10:30am Sunday night special:7:30pm Yoga Nidra /Crystal Sound Bath $20 See more

Day 11 Moon Salutations!