Dear Yogini's
I have spent the summer break learning and teaching. I have had the time to sink a little deeper into my own practice. Learning new postures, deepening my own abilities on and off the mat. Daily meditation on the beach looking at the sea. Cultivating my own spiritual development. There is nothing more calmer than that! It has been an experience to be in class as a student rather than a teacher. Being a student has not only given me time to appreciate my practice but has given strength to be a better teacher.
As our schedules become clouded once again with the routine of daily life I look forward to all of you who are returning and welcoming the new. There are many classes
to choose from this session and hope to add new ones in the coming year.
It is with gratitude, compassion and peace that we begin our new session; bringing contentment into our lives.
Namaste
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Getting your day started
Namaste Yogi's
As summer approaches we get busy doing lots of fun and exciting things! We become more social due to the weather, picnics, graduations, weddings and sometimes our physical practice takes a back seat to all this busyness!
If you find yourself wrapped up in this fast pace cycle here are a few things that you can do to come back to get centered, get balance and to get quiet.
As you awake, before you get out of bed, think of something nice to do for yourself.
Perhaps take your time this morning and enjoy your cup of tea or coffee. Don't lie there in snooze to long or you'll start to think of to many other things. Be sure to give yourself a deep body stretch before you rise to your feet. Reach with attention
to the sky with your arms taking in a big breath and reach down and touch your toes as you exhale!!
Drink 2 glasses of water (hot or room temperature) with fresh lemon. This will cleanse and hydrate the body giving you more energy to start your day.
Take a walk or do a round of sun salutations this also raises the energy and reduces tension.
Do something nice for a stranger; generosity and gratitude are both big contributors to happiness. When we feel happy, we feel healthy, energetic. A overall wellness about ourselves and this is contagious!!!
At the end of the day; try to appreciate the absurdity of what doesn't go exactly according to plan. Acknowledge how little control we actually have over what happens and that we are all part of a much bigger plan. Letting go is the most freeing gift to yourself.
May you and your families have a safe and wonderful summer. Feel free to email or call me we can give each other inspiration. I will look forward to the fall when we shall all be once again in each other presence. Till then Light, Peace & Love
As summer approaches we get busy doing lots of fun and exciting things! We become more social due to the weather, picnics, graduations, weddings and sometimes our physical practice takes a back seat to all this busyness!
If you find yourself wrapped up in this fast pace cycle here are a few things that you can do to come back to get centered, get balance and to get quiet.
As you awake, before you get out of bed, think of something nice to do for yourself.
Perhaps take your time this morning and enjoy your cup of tea or coffee. Don't lie there in snooze to long or you'll start to think of to many other things. Be sure to give yourself a deep body stretch before you rise to your feet. Reach with attention
to the sky with your arms taking in a big breath and reach down and touch your toes as you exhale!!
Drink 2 glasses of water (hot or room temperature) with fresh lemon. This will cleanse and hydrate the body giving you more energy to start your day.
Take a walk or do a round of sun salutations this also raises the energy and reduces tension.
Do something nice for a stranger; generosity and gratitude are both big contributors to happiness. When we feel happy, we feel healthy, energetic. A overall wellness about ourselves and this is contagious!!!
At the end of the day; try to appreciate the absurdity of what doesn't go exactly according to plan. Acknowledge how little control we actually have over what happens and that we are all part of a much bigger plan. Letting go is the most freeing gift to yourself.
May you and your families have a safe and wonderful summer. Feel free to email or call me we can give each other inspiration. I will look forward to the fall when we shall all be once again in each other presence. Till then Light, Peace & Love
Monday, April 20, 2009
Our Life and Spirit
Appreciate your life. When we look at our life without gratitude we can't appreciate how it's all trying to come together to get us to the next place. We get angry, sad and even sorry for ourselves when something just didn't go as we planned instead of looking at it as an opportunity to see what it is trying to teach us. We need to realize that we are special. Every life, especially our own, has something to offer even through it may not always seem that way. Our real job is to figure that out.
We need to try harder to let our spirit resolve issues with adversaries. If we can only see how that person has helped us grow, we can learn about ourselves and discover why we were meant to know that person. We need to listen to our spirit when it is letting us know we have a sacred contract with another person. You know what I'm talking about, that feeling inside that tells you "I know you" or "I don't want to know you"! We need to let it sink in, feel the energy and then do what is right for ourselves. This helps our spirit grow.
We need to know ourselves better. Lack of self-understanding and direction can lead to emotional stress, depression or illness. Knowing ourselves is not only important to our mind, bodies and spirit. But others around us as well.
It is not what we get out of life that makes us happy. It is what we give in life that brings us the true spirit of happiness! Knowing ourselves, trusting our spirit helps us live our life to the fullest.
Om Shanti Cyn
We need to try harder to let our spirit resolve issues with adversaries. If we can only see how that person has helped us grow, we can learn about ourselves and discover why we were meant to know that person. We need to listen to our spirit when it is letting us know we have a sacred contract with another person. You know what I'm talking about, that feeling inside that tells you "I know you" or "I don't want to know you"! We need to let it sink in, feel the energy and then do what is right for ourselves. This helps our spirit grow.
We need to know ourselves better. Lack of self-understanding and direction can lead to emotional stress, depression or illness. Knowing ourselves is not only important to our mind, bodies and spirit. But others around us as well.
It is not what we get out of life that makes us happy. It is what we give in life that brings us the true spirit of happiness! Knowing ourselves, trusting our spirit helps us live our life to the fullest.
Om Shanti Cyn
Saturday, April 11, 2009
A Moving Prayer or Intention
Setting an intention to your practice brings on a whole new meaning. While practicing:
sun-salutations set your intention and/or prayer(example: enjoy simple pleasures, to not react but to act calmly, for a sick family member or friend, etc.)This practice is done at a very slow pace making sure that you are in the present and mindful of each breath. Moving the breath, the body and spirit.
To begin stand in Tadasana (Mountain)bring hands to Anjali Mudra(prayer hands in front of your heart) closing your eyes take a moment to set your intention and/or prayer. Keep your intention and/or prayer in your mind as you move through the sun-salutations.
Lifting hands/arms above your head show Gratitude to the Father swan dive down to Utanasana (forward bend hands to feet)as you Bow to the Mother come to Arda Utanasana (hands on chines)look up to Honor the Child lunge one leg at a time to Kumbhakasana (plank) as you Acknowledge the earth then to Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog)and Open heart to the Heavens coming into Ado Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog)as you Acknowledge the power of self. Coming back into Tadasana. Repeat
sun-salutations set your intention and/or prayer(example: enjoy simple pleasures, to not react but to act calmly, for a sick family member or friend, etc.)This practice is done at a very slow pace making sure that you are in the present and mindful of each breath. Moving the breath, the body and spirit.
To begin stand in Tadasana (Mountain)bring hands to Anjali Mudra(prayer hands in front of your heart) closing your eyes take a moment to set your intention and/or prayer. Keep your intention and/or prayer in your mind as you move through the sun-salutations.
Lifting hands/arms above your head show Gratitude to the Father swan dive down to Utanasana (forward bend hands to feet)as you Bow to the Mother come to Arda Utanasana (hands on chines)look up to Honor the Child lunge one leg at a time to Kumbhakasana (plank) as you Acknowledge the earth then to Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (upward facing dog)and Open heart to the Heavens coming into Ado Mukha Svanasana (downward facing dog)as you Acknowledge the power of self. Coming back into Tadasana. Repeat
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Kids Yoga
Yogi's!! I just spent my weekend learning to teach children yoga. All the posses and breathing are all geared to children. It was very challenging but a lot of fun! I learned over 100 age appropriate kid-friendly posses, games & themes. Along with age appropriate breathing techniques, stress management and relaxation skills for children. In the fall I will be offering "KID"S YOGA" from ages 5 to 13 years. The classes will be structured, safe and fun, they will develop wellness and health. Don't be surprised if some of my adult classes see some fun kid postures!! In the end I am now certified to teach children's yoga!! Namaste
Monday, March 16, 2009
Open & Renew with Spring!
Spring is just around the corner and everything will be reborn! It is a good time to open yourself up and take a big breath of what the universe is giving us. You can start by trying one new thing a week, a month, whatever is best for you. A good place to start is meditation. If you think that it is overwhelming than start small. We have to take baby steps before we can take the big step. Make a list of things you need to open yourself up to. Whether they are things you want to do, things you want to try or things you want to change. For example if meditation is something you would like to do; try sitting in stillness for one minute a week, before you know it, in a month you will have begun a spiritual practice. Maybe you want to go deeper into a yoga posture or practice in general; go early to class and ask your teacher to guide you. Another step, which is an important one, is surrounding yourself with friends who are sharing the same path. It will help you bring yourself into a grander vision of what life can be. Namaste Cyn
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Welcome
Namaste Yogini's!
Welcome to the new web-site for Cynusura Yoga! My very talented son in-law, Thor, has worked diligently and creatively to make this possible. I feel very honored and much loved that he has given me this gift. It is truly awesome! Words can not describe my appreciation. I thank him from the bottom of my heart.
I hope that this blog will be a helpful tool to deepen your practice whether it is yoga, meditation or both. I will be posting weekly meditations, quotes and postures. My hope is that through these practices both on and off the mat that we will all begin to acquire a happier, healthier life for ourselves and those around us. I welcome your thoughts, questions and ideas so please feel free.
Peace & Light always Cyn
http://www.cynusurayoga.com
Welcome to the new web-site for Cynusura Yoga! My very talented son in-law, Thor, has worked diligently and creatively to make this possible. I feel very honored and much loved that he has given me this gift. It is truly awesome! Words can not describe my appreciation. I thank him from the bottom of my heart.
I hope that this blog will be a helpful tool to deepen your practice whether it is yoga, meditation or both. I will be posting weekly meditations, quotes and postures. My hope is that through these practices both on and off the mat that we will all begin to acquire a happier, healthier life for ourselves and those around us. I welcome your thoughts, questions and ideas so please feel free.
Peace & Light always Cyn
http://www.cynusurayoga.com
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