August Happening at Yoga Mind Li

HEART OF A LION - NEVER GIVE UP

This month, at Yoga Mind Li, we will focus on the lion's heart and the lion’s determination to never give up. This is appropriate because it is Leo season. Every year, from mid-July to mid-August the sun makes its trip through the fifth sign of the zodiac: Leo, the self-confident, charming, and optimistic fixed fire sign.

This is the Lion's season and, no matter what sign you were born under, you are apt to feel more lively, more open to opportunities, especially playful, and confident to express yourself without hesitation.

As we work towards connecting with the inner lion or lioness, let us look at what the XIV Dalai Lama once wrote, titled: "Never Give Up".

Why do these words resonate with us? Is it because we have become more persistent during this past year? Is it because we have opened our hearts with empathy towards those that have suffered? Is it because we need to try harder to achieve these personal qualities?

Like the Dalai Lama, we at Yoga Mind Li believe wholeheartedly that problems can only be solved through the heart of a lion when we have achieved happiness, health, wellness, and success. We must develop the heart as well as the mind. We must strive to show compassion to everyone, work for peace and…Never give up and never stop believing in ourselves and in our loved ones.

Never give up on our own personal journey and those around you.

Yoga may be a new experience for you and certain poses can seem too difficult or challenging. You may never be able to do a headstand, and that is okay, or you might have trouble finding time for your practice, but you should never give up on following a practice that is suited to and beneficial to you. This month I am welcoming you to join us on our path of the Lion…as we never give up.

Never Give Up On Your Mat: Connect with your inner lion or lioness.

Tip #1: Focus on your breath.

Tip #2: Focus on your own practice, not the person next to you. Go at your own pace.

Tip #3: Modify poses whenever necessary.

Tip #4: Take breaks whenever necessary; even if you do this frequently during the class! Child’s pose, half pigeon, happy baby, and even taking Savasana (your final resting pose) are all great options.

Tip #5: Remember, it’s your practice. Make it work for you.

Tip #6: Keep coming back!

Looking forward to seeing you on your mat soon.

· For the month of August, I'll be offering an online Yoga and Meditation class on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. For registration, simply email me or register on the website.

*** September - New Yoga Classes Schedule

· Mondays - 9:30 a.m.

· Wednesdays - 9:30 a.m.

· Sundays - 7:00 a.m.

*** September - Please check out the schedule for new classes

· Kids’ Yoga

· Teens’ Yoga

· Family Yoga

· Mommy & Me Yoga

Stay safe, strong, and healthy.

Love, peace, and flow.

Liat Chanoch