Some of you know that I teach private sessions, however some of you may not.
"Why would you take a private class"? The advantages of a series of private classes or even just one or two is that I can focus completely on you. I can determine what your specific issues are and what poses, adjustments or techniques would help you. Sometimes I have students who start with private sessions and then "graduate" to group classes. For those of you who work better one on one, this can give you a leap in your learning process.
I do these private sessions in my home studio. It is a lovely location on the lake surrounded by gardens.
If you have any questions about private classes feel free to call me or email me.
734-8663. maureenbraun@comcast.net
Monday, June 29, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
"Broken Open" - a book
I am reading a book entitled Broken Open. How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow by Elizabeth Lesser.
I am not reading it because I am going through a "difficult time". I am actually in a place of ease right now. Yet there are just certain books that seem to jump into my hands, and I wonder why. I am always interested in the wisdom of those who have had challenges that I may not have had, for who knows what is down the road. I suspect I have been seeking some wisdom to a hidden question in my heart. Maybe there is something that needs to break open. Maybe there is a need to return back to a time of breaking open and revisit it, finding the alchemy, the healing that was specific and personal.
Challenges are always just around the corner. Usually we do not have to go looking for them.
I am aware that I hold back at times, waiting for my intuitive sense to give me a sign, for my passion to fuel me with energy. I protect my heart. I protect and nurture my need for order and beauty.
But hearts are meant to break open in different ways over and over again and of course it will be untidy, full of feelings and it may hurt. Finding that in between place of good boundaries and taking risks.... being careful, but not too careful....that is my task. Everyday we make those choices.
What choices am I making today.?...
Am I letting myself take a leap?
Can I take a leap with my heart wide open?
I am so aware that I am surrounded by grace and love.
I am not reading it because I am going through a "difficult time". I am actually in a place of ease right now. Yet there are just certain books that seem to jump into my hands, and I wonder why. I am always interested in the wisdom of those who have had challenges that I may not have had, for who knows what is down the road. I suspect I have been seeking some wisdom to a hidden question in my heart. Maybe there is something that needs to break open. Maybe there is a need to return back to a time of breaking open and revisit it, finding the alchemy, the healing that was specific and personal.
Challenges are always just around the corner. Usually we do not have to go looking for them.
I am aware that I hold back at times, waiting for my intuitive sense to give me a sign, for my passion to fuel me with energy. I protect my heart. I protect and nurture my need for order and beauty.
But hearts are meant to break open in different ways over and over again and of course it will be untidy, full of feelings and it may hurt. Finding that in between place of good boundaries and taking risks.... being careful, but not too careful....that is my task. Everyday we make those choices.
What choices am I making today.?...
Am I letting myself take a leap?
Can I take a leap with my heart wide open?
I am so aware that I am surrounded by grace and love.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
ASTEYA
Asteya is the 3rd yama. ( The yamas and niyamas are the moral precepts of yoga.)
Asteya, which means non-envy, non-stealing and non-covetousness, upholds the cultivation of completeness and self-sufficiency.
We have all experienced the feeling of insufficiency or not being enough. You probably first felt it when you were a child. You may have felt it the first time you experienced rejection. Many of us still experience that feeling of "if only.... then I would be good enough or perhaps "outstanding" and therefore would be highly respected or loved by many." Fame, money, good looks or talent do not guarantee happiness or wholeness. What is more likely to help grow a sense of completeness and fullness is gratitude. Cultivating gratitude in daily life can become a practice. Yes, it means you practice and commit to becoming grateful. One way I have found very useful is to begin or end each day, or both, by thinking of 5 things you are grateful for.
One of the easiest ways to do this is to keep a journal or note pad by your bedside. Before you go to sleep each night, write down five things your are grateful for. Do this for 1 week and see how it feels. The more you do this the more natural it will feel. It will eventually become a habit and a way of thinking. Over time you will no longer need to make a list.
By practicing gratefulness you will begin to shift your perception away from what you are lacking. You will become more aware of the gifts in your life and notice that new rich opportunities and experiences are plentiful.
Asteya, which means non-envy, non-stealing and non-covetousness, upholds the cultivation of completeness and self-sufficiency.
We have all experienced the feeling of insufficiency or not being enough. You probably first felt it when you were a child. You may have felt it the first time you experienced rejection. Many of us still experience that feeling of "if only.... then I would be good enough or perhaps "outstanding" and therefore would be highly respected or loved by many." Fame, money, good looks or talent do not guarantee happiness or wholeness. What is more likely to help grow a sense of completeness and fullness is gratitude. Cultivating gratitude in daily life can become a practice. Yes, it means you practice and commit to becoming grateful. One way I have found very useful is to begin or end each day, or both, by thinking of 5 things you are grateful for.
One of the easiest ways to do this is to keep a journal or note pad by your bedside. Before you go to sleep each night, write down five things your are grateful for. Do this for 1 week and see how it feels. The more you do this the more natural it will feel. It will eventually become a habit and a way of thinking. Over time you will no longer need to make a list.
By practicing gratefulness you will begin to shift your perception away from what you are lacking. You will become more aware of the gifts in your life and notice that new rich opportunities and experiences are plentiful.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Summer Session
Summer classes have begun....
So great to be doing yoga in the warm weather.
This session we will be exploring the 3rd yama... ASTEYA which means non- stealing or non- envy.
It will be interesting to see what insights arise by looking at this precept more closely.
There is still time to sign up.
See you soon.
So great to be doing yoga in the warm weather.
This session we will be exploring the 3rd yama... ASTEYA which means non- stealing or non- envy.
It will be interesting to see what insights arise by looking at this precept more closely.
There is still time to sign up.
See you soon.
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