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Just thought I’d send you a (BIG) picture of me since I’ve been on vacation (read about ‘vacation’ in my blog). Where you ask? We took a long-awaited cruise in Portugal. Began in Lisbon, bussed to Porto, then on a Viking river boat up the Duoro River. We were blessed with warm, dry weather for all but the last day of our trip (it usually rains 22 days during the month of October in the region). BOM DIA is Portuguese for ‘Good Day’, so I couldn’t resist using it to begin this newsletter. So, I’m back; now what? Get this newsletter out, mentioning my blog, Remind clients of upcoming appointments, Teach my classes at Sage Yoga (see schedule), Remind you I am back and ready (I’ve also extended my Grand Opening special pricing to Nov. 15 to make up for time away.), Market myself, market myself, market myself !!!
I will speak to the Fallbrook Parkinson’s Support Group, this week - Friday, 10/22, at 10am - at the Community Health & Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission, Fallbrook. If you know of someone who may benefit from this group, make them aware. The group which meets monthly on the 4th Friday, 10am, same location. ON MY END TABLE: WAKING - a memoir of trauma and transcendence, by Matthew Sanford, a yoga instructor who, at the age of 13, was paralyzed from the mid-chest down. I finished this book shortly after my last newsletter and loved it. Wonderful journey through his challenges and yoga discovery. THE AGE OF OVERWHELM - Strategies for the Long Haul , by Lauren van Dernoot Lipsky. Not sure about this one; sounds a bit ominous, doesn’t it? But, at times, it describes my state of mind — especially when it comes to ‘techie’ stuff. And, non-yoga, more historical fiction about WWII - THE RIVIERA HOUSE. Truly enjoyed it. - - - - As we head into the Holiday season, remember your breath. It is one of the BEST tools in our self-care kit. Calming with longer exhales, energizing with longer inhales (all through your nose). When/If you feel you can’t do it all, pause to notice your breath; perhaps say a note of gratitude for something / anything. These two years have been traumatic for ALL of us, so please remember self-compassion and compassion for others.
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