My Moksha

I have been practicing hot yoga since May. I was hooked from the first class. The studio I practice at, http://peterborough.mokshayoga.ca/ is an amazing space with some really passionate teachers and students It is a home away from home, a true Sangha, and I love it dearly.

Moksha Peterborough offers a wide variety of classes, from the traditional 60 and 90 minute Moksha series classes, to reduced heat Vinyasa, Yin, And Yin/Yang Classes. Recent additions to the schedule are Laughter Yoga and Hot Pilates, two classes I really look forward to attending when my schedule permits. Personally I love the Vinyasa classes and 90 minute Moksha. I feel the extra 30 minutes does it for me. We also had the opportunity to practice Ashtanga yoga, with a guest instructor, probably the highlight so far of my "official" yogadom.

 Seriously, if I could be there everyday, I would.

I started out with an Intro Monthly Pass-$40!!! for a month of unlimited yoga. Then I moved on to an auto renew pass. When finances became an issue for me, I spoke to the manager and asked about the "Energy Exchange" program. this program is designed to help people who could otherwise not practice, by offering free weekly passes in exchange for working at the studio. So I help clean the place  my home away from home, and in exchange I get FREE YOGA. How cool is that.


Today, I dropped in just as a class was ending. I ran into some old friends, students who I practiced with daily and haven't seen since our work schedules changed, three of my FAVORITE teachers, hanging out, taking care of the sangha and just being, and the little yogi, our dear studio owners' new baby boy.

Everyone welcomed me like an old friend and we chatted about upcoming classes, workshops and just STUFF. Highlight of my day. Thanks guys. 

Moksha Peterborough offers more than just a "Calm Mind and a Fit Body" It is a community, a deeply caring and spiritual group of people who have made a huge impact on my life.

For that I am eternally grateful.

So go....you will be glad you did.

Check out your local, Moksha studio, I hope you find what I have. If you live in Peterborough ON, and haven't dropped in, I highly recommend it. You might never leave.

Namaste

Cleaning up my act

I mentioned in my gratitude post (which I WILL update daily) that my weight was at an all time high, my mood low, and I wasn't feeling that into change.

The only constant in life, is that it will change.

And today it did.

Nothing significant, but a feeling, a deep inner knowledge that everything was (is) OK. I know I can resume healthy eating, get back to my (mostly) daily yoga practice, and hell why not throw in some meditation while I am at it. I've done it before, it works, and I can do it again.

Sometimes it is really easy to lose sight of what we HAVE when we focus on what we don't have. That is what I was doing. Today I choose to let go of things that no longer serve me, like Big Macs, entire bags of chips and hours of endless TV. NO more hours of facebook games.

The time has come to focus on the things that truly serve me.

Whole foods, inspired living, yoga, music, life and love.

Sounds amazing doesn't it. What things have you been holding on to that no longer serve you? How will you focus on what truly does? I would love to hear about it!

364 Things I am grateful for.....

Ok, I started a day late. I have been trying to get into the "New Year" "New Me" mentality, for a couple of weeks now, Getting into the groove of a fresh start, but frankly, I down in the dumps.
My weight is at an all time high, since losing 50 lbs two years ago, my funds are low, the kids are fighting and it's the middle of winter. Not exactly a recipe for rebirth.

So this morning when I walked into my kitchen, I decided I would post daily, for all to see things that I am grateful for. Something for each day of the year.

364 Things I am grateful for:

1.) January 2nd, 2013 I am grateful for my son Noah, who is turning nine today. He is the first baby I held in my arms and I am very happy he came into our lives, healthy, and perfect. I am also grateful for a clean, warm house and the gently falling snow.

2.) January 3, 2013

I am grateful for new beginnings and the potential for change. For finally being heard and feeling valued. I am grateful my kids found a way to all get along to day, and that I got to witness them playing and cooperating. And I am extremely grateful to my husband, my guide, the helpful soul who believes in me more than I could ever believe in myself. I am truly blessed. 

3.)January 4, 2013

 Today I am grateful for my return to my yoga practice-at the studio, that is. Today's class re-affirmed my commitment to practice. Exceptionally grateful, to Kayla, today's teacher for creating such a great series. Grateful to my husband, Kevin today who stayed home to get the kids off to daycare so I could practice and go to work. Grateful for the vegetable pakoras I am going to make when I get home tonight. Perfect ending to a perfect day.

4.) January 5, 2013

Today I am so very grateful to the amazing people I have met through my work with Weight Watchers. Staff, Upper management, members, lifetime members, every one of these people have made a positive impact in my life. Even when I thought it wasn't positive at the time. Every interaction is an opportunity for me to grow, and learn. And for that I am grateful.


5.) So many things to be grateful for today, printable templates-helped me plan and create "Spy" birthday invitations for my son's birthday, and come up with some super cool activities for the party. My in home yoga studio that my AMAZING husband built for me-was able to fit in a 60 minute Moksha series AT HOME. Nice. My sister is visiting in just 10 days-always a crazy but fun time. Friends who support me through email when I just need that extra push. Sweet potato Shepherd's Pie. 

So I guess this is gonna get kinda long, so Im moving it to it's own tab! Check my GRATITUDE  tab. Hey, I guess I ma also grateful for TABS. YAY.