Greetings!!! It is restorative week, which is always a welcomed choice after weight week!!! Our Sanskrit focus is “KARUNA”, or compassion, an excellent focus for the week of Valentine’s Day!!! The hand gesture or mudra is “SHAKTI”, for evoking silence, peace, and harmony. Our meditation focus is “SHANTI”, or peace.

Our spring Yoga-Hike to Santa Rosa Plateau is Friday, March 27th!!! We will meet at the Visitor Center around 11:30 a.m., and prepare to be guided by Carol. Once we reach the Oak Grove, then I will lead our yoga and meditation practice. Your cost: reserve fee, your sack lunch, time, and gasoline. Bring water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and comfortable hiking shoes. Please register at the studio.

The deadline for registering for the summer retreat to Montecito is 2/20. Your first deposit of $75 is due that date, and is NON-REFUNDABLE. Deb will be hosting the retreat at La Casa de Maria from 6/14-6/19/15. Details are available at the studio.

Have a great week, and as always, we can’t wait to see you on the mat!!!—Namaste’, Deb (Music: Om Shanti by Bhava Ram)