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Hi Subscriber First Name, Thank you for agreeing to receive this newsletter. I am excited for this new journey to begin. And, my blog is updated - click here to read it. Personal Practice Thoughts: Lately, I’ve approached my yoga mat as I would a laboratory — I’m the subject and my mat is where the research happens. Not just physical, but also how the practice affects breath, mind, emotions. This approach opens a new window on my yoga practice: interesting, empowering and surprising, at times. Teaching Thoughts: Actually a verbiage thought: when I use the word “we” in speaking, I assume my audience agrees with me. For example, if I say “we feel this …”, I assume everyone is feeling the same, which may not be accurate. Therefore, I am shifting my speak to use “I” instead of “we”. I now say “I feel this movement …, how about you?”. After decades of using ‘we’, this is a significant habit to shift. But, I think it’s happening. Give it a try and let me know how it goes — (leslie@lesliesalmonyoga.com) MY PANDEMIC ‘LIFESAVERS’: ZOOM (& other platforms) - Virtual learning provides connection to community & friends. I’ve participated in yoga intensives, lectures and classes — all via these platforms. BOOKS - I read a lot. Mornings are professional reading; some recommendations that have opened my eyes (and nose): Science of Breath (Swami Rama, R. Ballentine, MD, A. Hymes, MD)
A GIFT OF YOGA THERAPY: Over the coming months, I will finish my fourth & final year of Yoga Therapy Training at Loyola Marymount University. Click here for more info on Yoga Therapy. If you know someone who will benefit from one-on-one work with me - movement / breath / meditation / mindfulness - please let me know. I am happy to meet with clients virtually or in person (Covid compliant). I’d like to meet with clients for 10 sessions and will charge $75 for the 10 sessions (this is an introductory rate). Again, contact me by responding to this e-mail. My Current Schedule: 10:30am Mondays & Thursdays, Sage Fallbrook, Aligned Yoga 9:00am Fridays, Sage Bonsall, YogaBasics - - - - - Until next time,
Leslie p.s. If you notice something amiss with this newsletter, let me know (it’s my first one, remember). Thank you.
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