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Vitality

There is vitality,
a life force that is translated through you into action.
And because there is only one of you in all time,
this expression is unique,
and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost.
It is not your business to determine how good it is,
or how valuable it is,
or how it compares with others expressions.
It is your business to keep it yours,
to keep the channel open.
You do not even have to believe
in yourself
or your works.
You have to keep an open mind
and be aware directly to the urges that motivate you.

Martha Graham 

 

This poem was referenced in the Yoga Study Group : The Intention of Twists.

 

 

Preventing H1N1 at Creating Space Yoga Studio

This year the upcoming flu season has been a little more prevalent in our community and in our minds.  We have all heard in the news about the predicted severity of this season’s outbreak and I would like to take this opportunity to address this with the health of our students and teachers in mind. 

Please consider these few tips while practicing at the studio. 

 

o     Bring your own mat.  It is more hygienic and prevents the spreading of germs from student to student.

o     Consider using the antiseptic lotion located at the front desk.  All the teachers will use this before teaching each class.

o     Please don’t come to class if you are experiencing any symptoms.  We are very flexible at allowing make-up classes. 

o     If you wish not to be touched by your teacher or other students in partner work, please let your teacher know and your wish will be respected.

o     Please take your used tissues and drinking cups out of the yoga room at the end of class and dispose of them in the garbage.

o     Understand that if your teacher is unwell, every effort will be made to find a suitable substitute teacher to fill in.  Please be supportive of these helpful teachers filling in at the last moment.

o     Please update the studio with your contact information (i.e.: email address) so that you can be easily contacted in the event the studio needs to be closed.

o     Please let your teacher know of any changes in your health so that they are better informed on how to adapt your yoga practice to you.

 

Thank you for your continued support.  You are appreciated.

Be well.

 

 

Dear Robyn...

The universe certainly brought me what I needed when I came to "Creating Space Yoga". Your class and teaching style is exactly what I needed and I am looking forward expanding my practice once I am fully moved to Oakville.

~Pam

 

Thanks Pam!  :)

 

Buddha took some Autumn leaves in his hand and asked

Ananda if these were all the red leaves there were.

Ananda answered that it was Autumn and leaves were falling all about them,

more than could ever be numbered.

    So Buddha said, “I have given you a handful of truths. 

 Besides these there are many thousands of other truths,

more than can ever be numbered.”

 

From ‘The City of the Moon’ by Kenneth Rexroth.