SOAR Volleyball!

On June 9th, the Moksha Yoga Orleans team participated in the  SOAR (Support Orleans Area Rotary) volleyball tournament at Petrie Island. It was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine and even more fun! 

Living Your Moksha - Week 7 - Be Peace

Thank you for sharing what BE PEACE means to you, our Moksha community:

To forgive and forget.

The eye of the storm when there is craziness on the outside, 

be calm on the inside. 

Never quit on ME, believe in ME and my goals and never quit on others. 

Believe in others and give them the world and the benefit of the doubt. 

Don't react so quickly. 

Go placidly amongst the toil and haste. 

Remain calm and compassionate towards all and breathe when it's not easy. 

Nurture your sense of balance and inner peace, then share that with the world. 

Let your inner voice be positive. 

Be kind even to those you don't know. 

Make that voice in your head one of Love. 

Love yourself so that you can love others.

Always Learning

The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you’re learning, you’re not old.
- Roslyn S Yalow

One of the things that I enjoy most about my yoga practice is that it is fluid. It is always changing. Each class is a completely different experience, even if the poses are exactly the same as the previous class.

Every day we feel a little different – whether it’s more energetic or a little slower, no two practices are identical. Even after (or should I say, especially after?) practicing yoga for over seven years, I still have eureka moments during class where I realize that if I move my foot just a little in that direction, the pose completely changes and becomes a totally different experience.

The more I practice yoga, the more open I become to the idea that there is still so much to learn; the more humble I become. This is an attitude that extends into the rest of my life. As I get older, I realize what the world has to offer and what a great teacher the universe can be.

With yoga as my grounding to my body and mind, I approach life with an heart open to learning lessons that I might otherwise find not find the time for. 

Living Your Moksha - Week 6 - Live to Learn

Thank you for sharing what LIVE TO LEARN means to you our Moksha Yoga Orleans community:

Try and learn something everyday. 

Be open. 

Travel...it doesn't have to be far to be fun. 

Just get back up after you fall. 

Trust your instincts. 

Listen to your breath. 

Ask questions. 

Learn something new everyday. 

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. 

Learn a new language. 

Stop watching television and read instead. 

Try new yoga poses with Moksha. 

With age eomes wisdorn. 

The rnore I learn the more I realize that I don't know. 

Listen to your inner self and you will answer your questions. 

Enjoy this moment...this moment in your life.

Karma

Karma is very complicated and difficult to define. Its essence is an energy that connects all living things. Basically, the energy that you put out verbally, mentally, or through actions, comes back to you in one way or another.  Karma is the result of a person’s actions and the actions themselves.  It is a Universal principle of cause and effect.  It is about taking responsibility for one’s own actions.  I like to think of it as my tie to other living beings. The push that makes me want to help others without asking for anything in return.

When I practice yoga, I feel more in touch with these feelings. Taking the time to be present and focus on the breath gives me the space to think beyond my own world.

With this space, it is much easier to put ourselves out there and take on situations that otherwise might overwhelm us. For myself, I am quite shy and often opt out of newer situations, especially with people I don’t know. But this week, I participated in a very public event with many spectators - I was part of the yoga Flash Mob! I hope that through sharing my love of yoga, others will come to discover its healing and inspirational qualities. (Video to follow!)

How have you reached out to others this week? 

Lululemon's Yoga on the Hill!

On May 30th, 2012, 508 yoga participants turned out to practice on Parliament Hill. Huge support for Moksha Yoga Orleans and Lululemon. Renée, who taught the class, was assisted by Julie, Edith, Kristen, and Trishia who kindly helped by demonstrating the poses, assisting and taking pictures. You will not want to miss the next one! It was a beautiful day and the energy on the hill was incredible.

Renée guides 508 yoga participants on Parliament Hill. 

The Moksha Yoga Orleans crew!

Charity Class Change

CLASS CHANGE REMINDER: FRIDAY CHARITY CLASS IS AT NOW AT 6PM

Just a reminder that as of June 1st, 2012, the Charity Classes will be Fridays at 6pm instead of 8pm. The 8pm is now canceled.