Happy birthday to all those with the Sun sign of Taurus!
Legend says that Gautama the Buddha was a Taurus, and that makes perfect sense. There’s a Buddhist tale about a student of Zen saying to a Zen master something like- “Hey, I’ve heard the other teacher is very accomplished and can walk on water. So… what can you do?” And the Zen Master replies, “Well, I chop wood and carry water.” This practical, earthy response is indicative of the Taurean path to awakening which is to be in complete presence with ordinary life as it shows up each moment.
To celebrate Taurus this edition’s recording will include mindfulness practices and a focus on the body parts ruled by Tauruss- the shoulders and neck. The vinyasa portion will be slow, steady, and strength building in honor of Taureans’ preference to NOT be rushed, and the Yin section will bring together the two wings of mindfulness: Compassion & Wisdom.
If Mindfulness, Pranayama & Restorative Yoga sounds like a good combination to you, please join my friend Gota Cerbero and I for a co-led weekend workshop in-person at Asheville Yoga Center July 8-10. After 2 years away from one another due to Covid-19, it’ll be grounding to spend a whole weekend together! Registration info is at the bottom of this email.
Taurus/Mindfulness: 79 min. Vinyasa Flow & Yin/Gentle (suggested Spotify playlist is in the Vimeo description that you’ll see once you click the link.)
https://vimeo.com/703437743/dc1abfcbd5
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This recording is offered for free. If you enjoy it and know someone else who would, please forward this email :-)
If you’re able and would like to make a $1-$10 love offering/recording, many thanks!
Paypal = shalarain@gmail.com
Venmo = @Shala-Worsley
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You can find me in the studio at Asheville Yoga Center:
July 8-10 Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation
Co-led with Gota Cebrero; All are welcome! Register at https://www.youryoga.com/300-hour-tt/
Here's my weekly class schedule:
Mondays in-person at Asheville Yoga Center:
4-5:15 Warm Gentle, Restorative, & Yin
5:30-6:45 Hot Vinyasa Flow & Yin
Wednesdays In-person at Asheville Yoga Center:
12-1:15 Hot Vinyasa Flow & Yin
with love,
Shala
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