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Non-attachment challenge of the moment

The least fun part about taking pictures of yourself in yoga poses is...having to look at yourself in pictures in yoga poses. I am happy with how I do the poses, however supported, awkward or less than "ideal"... it's just that you notice the little things: the under-chin skin, the bags under the eyes, the way the skin falls to gravity when you are upside down. Oh, but to take it all in stride and gracefully love aging. PS Non attachment in sanskrit is vairagya and samtosa is contentment (with what is)... OOOOMMMMM

Yoga App Gratitude Journal for just 99 cents (donated to charity)

I received a lovely email today from a treasured friend and instructor from my YTT program. I share this with you as a way to deepen your personal practice. It is about a new Iphone App called Gratitude Journal developed by Matt Elmore of www.buildafreeyogawebsite.com and www.pranatothepeople.com . Writes Matt: "I'd like to share with you something very dear to my heart. For the greater part of 2012, I had been putting together a non-profit called Prana to the People, an organization dedicated to spreading happiness through modern technology. Proceeds from Prana to the People go to various non-profit and relief organizations chosen quarterly. I'm excited to say that the first product, Gratitude Journey: an All-In-One Gratitude Journal for iPhone and iPad, has just been released. "The idea for Gratitude Journey came about as a sudden realization. I had been using a gratitude journal for months to essentially start my day on a happy note, and keep that going. For

Free Kids/Teens Yoga at the Iyengar Regional Conference in May 2013

http://iyengarmay2013.com/conference.html Free Classes for Kids and Teens These free classes, offered simultaneously, are geared at 8-12 and 13-17 year-olds. When the yoga class ends, students will stay in the same room for an art activity until the parent’s class is finished. 5/10/13 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 5/11/13 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM For adult practitioners, this conference looks to be pretty dynamic. Not free, but reasonably priced considering the amount of practice in which you can engage. Terrific asana and pranayama tracks from which to choose Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced style classes!

Riffs Acoustic Music and Yoga Event Saturday 1/12/13

Stop by any time throughout the day..stay for an hour or ALL day. Bring your drum to help us close our day in a drum circle at 7:45. Grab $1 tacos next door and chat with like-minded people. Pass on the flyer: we're starting a revolution! Riffs Acoustic Music 5510 La Jolla BlvdLa Jolla, California 92037 steve@riffsacousticmusic.com

Another class at Hapa Yoga

Update: only teaching the Yoga Basics !! I'm honored to be subbing one class next week: Monday 1/14 at 9 am for Yoga Basics at HAPA yoga. They have some amazing rates for weekly and monthly unlimited classes that include childcare!!!! And you can get your first class free! http://www.hapayoga.com