February, right around the corner. 1/27/2022

Namaste and Sat Nam Family and Friends,

hope you are staying balanced in mind and body. and drawing in the present moment by breathing in, and breathing out. (small homage to Thich Naht Hahn)

February is Heart Health Month

question to ask: What is one way you care for your Anatomical and Energy Heart?

• Anatomically, most people have their heart just to the left of their sternum and under the ribcage, very few have it on the right.

• When we bring one hand to the heart, place the palm just off center to the left and see/ feel your own heart beat.

• The Energy heart is the space under the collar bone and above the Solar Plexus where the ribs knit together.

• The heart energy is abundant: compassion, joy, grief, love, the hands representing an extension of all that your heart desires.

• You can boost your Desired Passion by wearing Green. Looking to spread Venus love, wear white, pink, lavender. What are you passionate about?

Here are 4 categories to consider to answer for yourself:

1. Get Active: 30 minutes, 5 times a week (wink, Yoga)

2. Eat Healthy: a diet rich in whole grains, protein, other

3. Manage Stress: of course i will say Yoga, breathing, and meditation; journal, rest

4. Fill your Love / Joy tank: what fills yours: art, reading, family time, plants, music, work, hiking, numerous choices

Coming up Tuesday, February 1, is the next New Moon, in Aquarius, notice your emotional states. also called the Snow Moon. And the Chinese New Year! set your intention and release your lanterns.

Ayurvedic Corner:

Abhyanga, especially now, the dry skin is getting drier. Not familiar with Abhyanga, it's an oiling of the body in such a way that you massage the lymphatic system and moisture the skin. check out this video from one of my favorite resources about Ayurvedic habits. (Banyan Botanicals)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQXVretuxQo

2 documents attached. 1. upcoming events 2. weekly class schedule and descriptions thinking of each of you! take good care of yourselves. Let me know if you have any questions. I love questions!!

WYM2022eventsflyer.pdf

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WinniesWeeklyYogaSchedule2_22.pdf

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om santih, peace, winnie

Bring your Sweetie, and a Freebie 2/9/2022

Namaste and Sat Nam,

I hope your heart health is joyfully pumping along. We would love to have you and your sweetie at some upcoming events: Sunday, February 13, 7:15pm - 8:15pm, Soul Sounds at the Soul Strong Yoga Sanctuary space in downtown Round Rock, TX. cost is $20 Register here: https://www.soulstrongyogatx.com/events Sunday, February 20, 6-7:30pm, Full Moon Gong Symphony at Flow Yoga Anderson Lane location. cost is $25-35 Register here: https://flowyogatx.com/event-detail/?event=3428&program=23 Sunday, February 27, 5:30-6:30pm, Soothing Sound Journey, River Place Country Club, Austin. cost is $25. Register here: https://www.riverplaceclub.com/event/sound-bath-0?date=2022-02-27 During the ice storm last week I created a full moon calendar. Let me know how you like it! take good care, stay happy and healthy, family and friends!

moon phases 2022 v2.pdf

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Seva: Service to Others

Service to others has been ingrained into me morally through taekwondo trainings, yoga ethics and philosophy. The word “Seva” used in kundalini yoga, means be of service, give back to your community. Sometimes, that's giving back to my Kundalini Yoga community by leading the 4:30am Sadhana practice. Wow, early!! These are open to the community, free and always rewarding and beautiful experiences. I have a few experiences with this Seva but would not be able to do it without the other community members guiding me along the way, like the help of a big sister. Before the world events that led us to home stay, I volunteered every Thursday to support the staff in the AP’s office at the nearby high school.  There are so many ways to get into service, food banks, clothing donations, volunteer at church, or get involved with community groups that do good to clean up parks and creeks.  Giving back to Yoga and what it provides is interesting. A lot of us yoga instructors believe we should receive something in return, like an exchange of goods or energy.  When I teach Seniors, at the high school or donate classes to teachers, I know this is helping them.  They thank me, they smile, they participate, they feel present, leave with a smile, and to me that is enough.  I am so very thankful to be asked to serve my community.  I truly feel valued and worthy.