5/20/20 (7:35 p.m.) In case you are wondering which phase of opening we are in, it is Phase 4. Tonight a simple practice: a. Knee Hug; b. Shrugs & Circles (with fingers on shoulders and elbows circling); c. Neck turns; d. Cat/Cow; e. Downward facing dog; f. Cat Balance; g. Cobra; h. Child Pose; i. Wind reliever; & j. Relaxation. Now the last Mindfulness Meditation; Breathe in, I feel tension in my_________. Breathing out, I let go of that tension. Pleasant dreams yogi’s. My thoughts are with you always. May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/19/20 (6:30 p.m.) This is another Mantra that you can use in your Mindfullness Meditation: “Breathing in, I notice that I’m tense in the lower back (you can substitute any part of the body that is tense). Breathing out, I smile at my lower back.” May 19, 2020May 19, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/18/20 (7:40 p.m.) Here is the 2nd Thich Nhat Hanh mantra for your mindfulness meditation: On the inhale, “Breathing in, I calm myself”. On the exhale, “Breathing out, I smile”. On the inhale, “Breathing in, I know that this is the perfect moment”. On the exhale, “Breathing out, I know that this is the only moment”. May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/16/20 (7:45 p.m.) Tonight is the 1st night of practicing a mindfulness meditation as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh. Assume your posture, become aware of the breath (no judgment or control, no trying to make it different, let it naturally lengthen & deepen. The mind begins to quiet & be more at peace. Now repeat “Breathing in, I know that I’m in.” and on the exhale, “Breathing out, I know that I know that I’m breathing out.” Stay as long as you wish. May 16, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/16/20 (12:30 p.m.) Remember the peanut people handouts? Have you pulled them out yet? They are a good way to keep your body flexible. Here’s something to ponder: Know God, Know Peace. No God, NO Peace. May 16, 2020May 16, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/13/20 (9:30 p.m.) A Resting Meditation – Sit comfortably with your back straight. -Close your eyes and rest. -Breathe deeply a few times. -Allow who you truly are to be revealed. -If you wish say your mantra, it will help you focus your awareness. -Repeat it several times. -Stay as long as you wish. -Close with Om shanti, shanti, shanti. Good night all. May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/13/20 (2:45 p.m.) Here’s a reminder. Jessie Reino is doing Zoom classes from her home. If you are interested in a Chair, Gentle, or Restorative class you can contact her at: 380-2699 or jreino21@gmail.com to sign up.. May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/13/20 (2:21 p.m.) I hope everyone is doing ok. I wondered if you remembered how to do the hand exercises and foot massages. If you do take the time today to go through them, it may just help you feel better. Update on re-opening-Erie Co. will be opening hopefully June 6th. That is the 1st group, we are in the 4th grp. It may not be till July or Aug. before the studio is able to open. I do hope it could come sooner, it all depends on how the covid-19 numbers go. May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/9/20 (3:30 p.m.) Have you tried any of the recipes on the RECIPES page? I am looking at possibly opening June 1st, with a few restrictions, such as limiting class size to accommodate the 6 ft. social distancing, no use of any props, class times will change to allow for sanitizing between classes to protect everyone. There may be more or less as I find out what we can and cannot do. May 9, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki
5/8/20 (8:25 p.m.) Did you ever wonder what “hatha”, as in hatha yoga, means? It is Sanskrit for “to yoke” or “to bind together” and refers to the bringing together or balancing of two opposing forces. The Sanskrit word for “sun” is ha and the Sanskrit word for “moon” is tha. All that we know- the universe, our bodies, our emotions, our thoughts, our spiritual selves – is always in a state of balance or imbalance between these two forces. May 9, 2020May 9, 2020 by Kathy Zawadzki