Greetings from YFL!!! This week we explore restoration through our practice of asana. It is time to let go, and relax. Our Sanskrit focus is “Siddho Hum”, or the awakening of our own healing power from within, which will bring us to a natural state of perfection, or our “essential quality” for life. The supporting mudra (hand gesture) is for “self-confidence” and “self-awareness”. Plant these thoughts in your heart, and they will provide a rich harvest. This week’s Yin practice will focus upon the hips, so the practice is called “Happy Hips”. We will be sustaining a variety of asana poses for opening our hip joints, and hip extensors, and rotators. As always, this practice is deep, and contemplative, and Deb will also incorporate a beautiful poetry reading.

It is a busy month at YFL!!! Reiki I training will be held this Sunday, 9/16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and will be led by Kim Plancich. Deb’s monthly Sangha Meditation Group will meet on Thursday, 9/20, from 7:30-8:00 p.m., and will feature Yoga Nidra. This session is FREE!!! On Sunday, 9/23, Deb will lead the seasonal drum circle, as we welcome in the Fall Equinox. Bring a rhythm instrument, and a friend. This, too, is FREE!!! Sophie will offering her quarterly “Yoga for Grief” workshop on Saturday, 9/29, from 1-3 p.m., and the cost is $25. Registration is now open, so please drop-in, call, or email to register.

Next month we will be celebrating Yoga For Life’s 12th year anniversary!!! Stay tuned for all the details!!!

It will be a fabulous week at the studio, and as always, we can’t wait to see you on the mat!!!—Namaste’, Deb