This is the first of three posts on the topic of going in and going BIG. I could talk for a while on this topic, but I'll try to keep it compact. Let's start with our actual shape.

I watched a woman hiding behind her car this afternoon,smoking a cigarette, then she walked back to the building with her head looking straight down at the ground. I was whispering to her subconscious, "Look up. Look up." (I do this often, actually, and beautifully, it often works!) She didn't look up.

Our body shape is yelling to the world how we feel inside. Our head, our chest, our hips, our legs, our hands.

They mirror each other so much that even if we take on a body shape or contraction by choice, we will soon feel INSIDE the way we look outside (there's actual science on this!). So, this week, let's experiment with being BIG. Most specifically, shoulders back, head up, and long strides.

BIG takes up space. Big says, "I am here." Big doesn't make excuses. Big claims all actions and consequences, all joys and sorrows. Big is willing to love unconditionally. Big is spiritually alive and willing.

While you're at it, be aware of those around you. Are you attracted to BIG people or small people? What do you see when you look at strangers and those you love? Can you see the BIG in them? If so, whisper a loving prayer: "Look up."
So many of you have reached out to contribute to The Shift's needs. Thank you! Your love astounds me. I will keep you abreast of the studio's progress!
This Week
MONDAY 3:00pm
Free Sharing and Meditation Circle

MONDAY 6:00pm
Qigong (free this week)

SATURDAY 9:00am
Heart-centered Pilates

SATURDAY 2-5pm
Radical Self-Acceptance Workshop (reschedule date) $25 Register at jennesluder.com
Reminders
Spring Break is April 14-18 NO CLASSES. Classes resume Tuesday April 19

Monthly memberships can begin on any date of your choice, renewing on the same date every month following. If you take 6 classes or more per month, this is for you!
Purchase from your personal account. www.TheShiftStudio.com

Upcoming workshops and events are on the studio website. (+ still more to be posted)
Try this! In yoga we call it Half Moon or Ardha Chandrasana

(are-dah chan-DRAHS-anna)
ardha = half
candra = glittering, shining, having the brilliancy or hue of light; usually translated as “moon”
asana = pose

Just like the actual moon pulls in the water element in our bodies, half moon tones the "flow" through our upper and lower body. The pelvis acts like a gateway between the two, allowing (when invited) spontaneity, sensuality, creativity and emotions. Practice half moon with a prop and the wall (or not) to improve balance and inner flow.

Try 3-6 breaths on each side (with a smile?) and always practice at your own level.
Final Thought:

Be you...The world will adjust.
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