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Live Vibrantly – June

Asana: Greet each day with 12 Sun Salutations. The Planet: Invest in To-Go-Ware for summer picnics and stop using throw away utensils. Inspiration: Read the manifestos from the Manifesto Movement of May.

My Manifesto

Here is my declaration for the Manifesto Movement of May With my feet firmly on the ground, I root down into the earth and stand for living in integrity and aligning with my most authentic truth. With my heart wide open, I stretch up to the sky and open to and trust in the force of life that guides and supports me. I bow forward and humbly recognize the potential that lies in vulnerability, uncertainty, and change. I bend backwards and affirm the strength of my spirit and the courage of my heart to rise and soar to new heights. I turn to the right where I am met with like hearts and am comforted in the power that lies within friends and community. I turn to the left and find compassion and tolerance for those I do not yet know and whose points of view I do not agree […]

Live Vibrantly – May

Asana: Standing Balances: Work on your balance with any pose from Vrksasana (Tree Pose) to Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose). Play while you are brushing your teeth, washing dishes, or standing in line at the coffee shop! The Planet: Beautify the area around your house and in your neighborhood. Sweep the sidewalk, pick up trash, and even clean up the leaves that are clogging the drains. Inspiration: Check out Jennifer Pahlka’s Ted Talk on improving our communities by improving our citizenship.

Live Vibrantly – April

Asana: Quad Stretches! Take time each day to stretch out your these big muscles on the front of your thighs. Standing up hold the foot behind you drawing the heel into the hip. You can also try from a lunge, with a twist from pigeon pose , laying on your belly, and putting that foot against the wall. Perhaps take up a regular practice of Supta Virasana and variations. I truly believe it is a key to feeling better in our bodies and being more grounded on the earth! The Planet: It’s Earth Month! What activities are happening in your city? Find out and participate. Educate those in your life about ways to live more sustainably. Here is a link to Earth Day SF Inspiration: “Treat the earth well. We do not inherit the it from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” Native American Proverb

Live Vibrantly – March

Asana: Practice “Dolphin Dog” and “Dolphin Stand”. Clasp hands and place your elbows on the floor shoulder width apart. Lift the knees and hips like Downward Dog Pose. Build strength by holding the pose longer and lifting one leg at a time up. Go near a wall and kick up to Dolphin Stand. Continue to build strength and open shoulders in Dolphin Stand by lowering your head to the ground then lifting up again. The Planet: Get rid of all household cleaning products that contain toxins and synthetics. You can make natural cleaning products with ingredients such as vinegar, baking soda, and tea tree oil. Here are 8 recipes. Inspiration: “Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people. ~Mother Teresa