This Week's Little Life Notes from Me to You

Last week we turn back our clocks, signaling the time to cozy up inside for the cooler months and turn our thoughts to our inner environment, both physical and mental. This week I cleaned and organized storage spaces.

As I hesitate to discard something I often think that there's someone who may need this now. With Christmas coming up now is the time to let go as many people will be shopping at thrift stores this season.

Plus, there’s a correlation between the clutter in our spaces and the clarity in our minds. As we head into a season when we’ll be bombarded with acquiring more at ‘rock-bottom prices’, keep that in mind.

And Remember that giving experiences is one way to be sure you’re not adding to your loved one’s clutter, and A Yoga Gift Certificate may be just the thing.

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Start Yoga: to open body, heart and mind
by Frances Adamson

Brandy came to Joy Core Connection expecting yoga to help her take the edge off stress and bodily tension from a non-stop schedule.

She had three children and a daycare business. Life was busy and the schedule started from the moment she woke up to when the kids went to bed at night. She had no time for herself.

Making big changes to her life wasn’t on her mind.

She knew yoga would ground her and the stretching would feel great. It wasn’t her first time starting a daily practice, and she was determined to snag ten minutes after the kids were in bed.

Brandy says, “When we started coaching, I felt I was where I wanted to be, I’d made decisions about work and money and was following through. I wasn’t expecting so much to change. Now I’ve scaled back the business and I'm selling my jewelry and crafts again which wasn’t on the table before, it’s opened up that creative portal for me.”

At its core, yoga isn't merely a series of physical postures.

It’s a journey towards self-awareness and transformation. Through mindful movements and conscious breathing, yoga encourages a deeper connection to our inner truth. It invites us to peel back the layers of who we think we are and rediscover the essence of who we truly are.

One of the fundamental teachings of yoga is the concept of "Svadhyaya," which means self-study. It encourages us to observe ourselves without judgment. Lying on the mat watching the rise and fall of your chest you can let go of self-analysis and feel the pleasure of fulfilling your bodies first need- breath.

This subtle self-awareness nurtures compassion, self-acceptance, and love.

Through your yoga practice, letting go of thoughts and connecting to your body and breath, a natural flow and alignment between your actions and your desires grows. Being in the moment with each breath when on the mat influences your life daily in unexpected ways.

Brandy discovered that the stress and tension she was feeling had roots deeper than a busy life. Shifting so that she’s expressing herself creatively had a huge impact. Like her, you can expect to unravel your own mysteries.,

Breaking free of limiting beliefs about what’s achievable through practice requires an experienced teacher to lead the way. 

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you’ll learn something new as you move beyond the physical to the subtle essence of your being through yoga. In the pursuit of living authentically, remember that the journey is as significant as the destination.

How do you start yoga?

Embrace the process with an open heart and a willingness to explore.

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