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April was quite a month! Eric and I decided at the beginning of March that we wanted to move to the mountains of North Carolina, so in 7 weeks, we sold our home, I quit my corporate job, and we did some significant renovations on our mountain cabin. Everything went swimmingly…until it didn’t. I got really sick on the day we moved AND I hurt my back - like I couldn’t turn over in bed. I started a few new yoga gigs in Western NC, but I was not myself. And then, as I started to feel better, Eric got sick. What does this have to do with the practice of yoga? EVERYTHING. Throughout this ordeal, I reminded myself that this was temporary and I needed to stay in the moment. Even on my sickest days, I made time to mindfully breathe and find gratitude. That practice didn’t take away my sickness, or my “pissed offednesss” but it did allow me to find some moments of peace. I have been accused of being an evangelical Yogi, and perhaps that is true. Yoga is not a religion, and it has no dogma, but it is certainly transformational. The more I practice yoga (it’s been 30+ years!), the more I know that an advanced Yogi is not measured by handstands or ability to touch toes - an advanced Yogi allows themselves to be in the moment, tune in to the breath, and take care of their bodies and minds. Please join me for a joyful Sunday Zoom class resuming on Mother’s Day- it’s free! And then consider joining a yoga retreat! Our next retreat will be held in the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, June 27 - July 2, in a truly magical location. Our group will be the sole occupants of a gorgeous space, and we will take a hiking and snorkeling adventure to a Unesco Heritage site and a day trip to the quaint town of Todos Santos. Eric and I are in Todos Santos in the photo above, at the site of the Eagles’ Hotel California album cover. (Don’t check in…you can never leave!) Keep your eye on our website for more information and a very exciting announcement in the next week or so. Mention this newsletter and receive Early Bird Pricing. If you are a returning retreat participant, mention this email and receive Early Bird Pricing AND an additional $100 discount. With much love and Good JuJu, Amy
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