Jean's Yoga Lovenotes

Breathe in Gratitude, Breathe out Love! Hello Yogis!  Welcome to Lovenote March 26, 2017!   Do you ever find yourself ever being frustrated by other people and not sure what to do about it?  I do!  Perhaps someone says something that is hurtful or controlling or confusing.  What do you do?  My normal reaction is to take it on; internalizing it.  I start to worry about what I did wrong.  Or I think I did something to create this reaction from another.  Sometimes I  pull back and shut down.  This can cause a whole series of health issues like being anxious, not sleeping well, overeating or indulging in comforts that make you avoid thinking about that uncomfortable situation.  That is no good for you or for your well being! In an effort to counteract these types of less healthy reactions I began this week trying another approach.  I have a phrase that I have been using. “Let It Be.”   There are many w...

Hello Yogis!  Welcome to Lovenote March 19, 2017!   Winter has returned in a big way in Vermont and we received over 2 feet of snow this past week in my area.  It was a time of snowdays, shoveling and bundling up.  Here is what the grill and picnic table look like! Quote of the week - Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. Anthony J. D’Angelo Pose of the week  - Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana Stand with your feet wide apart on the mat. Turn your right foot out and your left foot in. Bend your right knee so that your knee is over your foot. Drop your right elbow onto your right knee. Raise your left hand diagonally over your head. Look up. Breathe in, exhale Breathe in, exhale Breathe in, exhale Now straighten back up to standing. Do the same thing on the left side. Gratitude of the week -   This week I am grateful that I have a warm home to spend snowy days in and food to nourish ...

Hello Yogis!  Welcome to Lovenote March 11, 2017!   How is your week going?  The weather here in Vermont has taken a turn to the cold side.  I am happy to report that my trip to Boulder Colorado was a wonderful time and I enjoyed visiting with my son and hiking and adventuring in the area.  It is soooo very beautiful there. Here are a few pictures to give you a taste of “Big Sky Country”! Hiking in the Flatirons, Boulder Colorado Longs Peak is the high peak on the right. Hiking at Rabbit Mountain in Lyons, Colorado Quote of the week - I want to think again of dangerous and noble things. I want to be light and frolicsome. I want to be improbable beautiful and afraid of nothing, as though I had wings. ~ Mary Oliver Pose of the week  - Getting upside down! Handstand anyone??!! OK, so maybe you are thinking, “Jean, there is no way I can do a handstand!”  That is perfectly ok!   Do know that getting upside down (in any way ...

Hello Yogis!  Welcome to February!   I am delighted to be spending time doing lots more yoga this month.   I am starting my year off with some new motivation and excitement about yoga, peace, and community.  In this world of tumultuous times, I think it is time for us to stick together, support each other and this is my little way of doing that with you!  I hope you are in and enjoy this communication.   As part of my start to 2017 I chose a word to motivate me for the year.  My word is “illuminate” and I am delighted at how great this word feels to inspire me each day.  If you want to read more about how I chose my word for 2017 you can  read about it here .  In the spirit of ILLUMINATION, I am going to start sending out a little weekly lovenote to you and it will include some of my musings for the week.  I would love to hear from you on your thoughts, inspirations and suggestions. Quote of the Week The world of the...