beauty that moves

keep it easy...day #5

This is what I have taken from this weeks 'beat the funks' fun...I love living where there are four distinct seasons. Without experiencing the late winter blahs, I know I'd never welcome spring with such gratitude. In yoga Pratyahara is the practice of turning inward, withdrawal from the senses. Winter invites us to hibernate, get our sleep, recharge for spring, relish in the quiet, the retreat. A perfect season to be mindful of Pratyahara- in your yoga practice or in life. Enjoy the rest of winter. Keep it easy, steady and relaxed, breath flowing freely. Thanks Amanda.

that was a close one...day #4

We are back in the game. Today food will be consumed, quiet games will be played, and recovery from yesterday's funks will begin.

embracing the funks...day #3

Today the puzzle will not be worked on...

The hot cocoa will not be made...

Today the house will stay quiet and it's inhabitants will embrace the funks. Emily's 'feeling under the weather' two days ago has escalated to a lovely peak of misery for this feverish, congested little girl. Not much going on other than napping and reading aloud from Emily's Runaway Imagination. The good news, it's the first sickness we've had in the house this winter. It'll pass soon enough. Hopefully by the weekend as our town has it's annual Chocolate Fest on Saturday. A girl's got to feel pretty bad to miss a Chocolate Festival... only 3 blocks away... seriously.

no funks allowed...day #2

I'm a yoga teacher and I'm a Virgo. This means that I lesson plan -yes- all of my classes. I certainly stray from the plan while teaching, still I like knowing it is there. Tonight I'll teach a Yin/Yang class, it's being planned in this little corner. This is where my studying and class planning takes place. The second photo is in the yoga studio, which is attached to my home. I get to work barefoot, and walk to work barefoot too! This is a bit of what I am doing this morning. To ward off your funks today, try a little yoga.

no funkiness allowed...day #1

Study a little, chill a little. Is there really a need for over achieving in February? I think not. Truth is Emily is feeling under the weather today. Not exactly the photos I had imagined would show up here today, life's funny that way. Thanks Soule Mama for starting this.