Love

Love

I have been so busy in February and into March!! Needless to say I've been neglecting you. The beginning of 2010 has been quite successful in many ways and I've been sharing my love of teaching to all kinds of folks in Portland, meanwhile working a part-time job and freelancing as a graphic designer. In many ways I fit the description of a typical Portlander with my various talents and income sources, but we creatives simply must diversify in any economy. Teaching has been great, especially my yoga + creativity classes at PNCA. I love my fellow artists! More teaching and art is definitely in the works. I'm already thinking of summer too and can't wait to practice outside.
Until the next post, please listen to Sade's Soldier of LOVE video. The choreography is very Rhythm Nation/Barbarella/Natural Born Killers:

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Shri, shri!

Shri, shri!

Hey all you yogins, here's some inspiration for your practice: Darren Rhodes behind the scenes in a photoshoot for the Anusara syllabus poster.
namaste, Fawn

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Buzz, Spin and Sometimes Fall

Buzz, Spin and Sometimes Fall

Tonight I went to a $5 Community Vinyasa class taught by Michele, the studio director of The Yoga Space. She lead us through Ashtanga Sun A's/B's, and then right into balance poses which is a great way to start. During the first round of tree pose which as you know from last week is one of my poses of the year, I found my thoughts racing.
How long will I have to stand like this? Can I better align my hips? How come Portland drivers don't understand how to merge?
My mind stayed with this pattern until I found myself about to lose my balance. I took a breath, allowed the sole of my standing foot to press evenly into the ground and from that moment through the rest of class I smiled continuously, amused by my own inner struggle. It's so easy to get caught up in mental activity, but if you are willing yoga is the best place to enhance your capability for joy even if you fall on your ass.
xo

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