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November 7, 2020

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Same shape <> Different Play with Gravity _ Backb

Same shape <> Different Play with Gravity
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Backbends. NOT easy. Physically, yes there's a lot going on. But the difficulty can also be emotional. Our ribs are a literal cage around our hearts, protecting our vital organs. And when this cage gets tight and tense, we get a tension in our relationships and can feel disconnected from others.
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Take a moment to roll your shoulders up back and down a few times. Feel the shoulder blades unlock from your rib cage. Notice how the breath can come in deeper.
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Maybe all of the social distancing has you feeling a little emotionally distanced as well. So ask yourself- what's one way you can connect today? Maybe it's calling a friend, maybe it's donating to a charity, or maybe it's simply adding an extra bit of conversation with the person at the grocery store or delivery driver.
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We are meant to be in community, and these simple acts help us be open to give and to receive care.
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If you're someone that wants more support in heart opening, check out my Patreon membership site at patreon.com/spirocollective. I just uploaded a 20-min morning yoga sequence that is perfect for creating some openness in the heart. Look for the Pitta Morning Movement practice. ❤

"It's what you say AND how you say it." _ Anyone

"It's what you say AND how you say it."
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Anyone else ever use their tone of voice to convey their *true* feelings about what someone is saying or doing? Instead of saying what you are feeling, you use sarcasm, an eye roll, a little 'huh' noise.
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We do this to communicate what we are afraid or unable to put into words directly and clearly. The result is hurt feelings, uncertainty, and residual anger, frustration, or hurt. So in this week's yoga classes, we're focusing on satya - honesty. First we work to find honesty with ourselves - understanding our true feelings and thoughts. Then, we have the opportunity to practice honesty with others as we begin to communicate openly and truthfully. The result is clarity, ease, and self-confidence.
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In class, we'll be getting into some deep backbends these new few weeks. We'll also do brahmari breath, shoulderstand, and some humming. It's going to be hard and good. Join us!
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All classes are pay what you can and everyone is welcome! Register at spirocollective.com/events.

From our family to yours, wishing you a very Happy

From our family to yours, wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
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It has been a strange year with many ups and downs. A bright spot has been the amazing people I've been able to connect with, whether its through IG, emails, yoga classes, or my one on one clients. Thank you for supporting my work and for using my messages and coaching to support yourself. I started this business with a mission to help individuals feel well so that they could have a positive impact on their community, and I feel so grateful for the amazing and important work you all pursue in your own lives, whether it4s through your job or with your family.
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Now it's time to take a long weekend off IG so I can focus in on family, nature, and refreshing my energy for the rest of the year.
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Reminder that livesteam classes are cancelled until Nov 30th! In the meantime, get your yoga on with mh on demand Patreon membership (just $6/month) or by purchasing my Thanksgiving themed classes, which have 30% of proceeds donated to @wckitchen. You can download those classes at bit.ly/thanks-2020-yoga.
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And- heads up I'm planning special 30 min coaching sessions for December so you can get some quick, directed support as you head into the holidays. Be on the lookout for those details or send me a DM if you want first dibs.
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Have a wonderful, safe, gratitude filled Thanksgiving!

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#thanksgiving2020

Yes you can: 1. Ask for what you want. 2. Consid

Yes you can:

1. Ask for what you want.

2. Consider gifts that are experiences, not things.

3. Invest in yourself, even when there's a lot of uncertainty.

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Consider asking for an Ayurvedic consultation, private yoga session, or an on-demand membership to my Patreon community this holiday season. You support a small business, you don't have to make more closet space, AND you get a gift that keeps giving back to you. Our mental and physical well-being is our most precious gift.

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Why you might want an Ayurvedic consultation:

1. Your energy and mood are always fluctuating.

2. Your digestion has been whacky, especially post COVID, and you want to figure out why.

3. You just feel out of balance and want to figure out how to feel like yourself again.

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Reasons to do a private yoga session:

1. You have been highly stressed and irritable.

2. You want help on figuring out a specific asana or set of poses.

3. You're curious about which yoga poses and exercises would be most balancing for you / you want to create a daily yoga routine.

4. You need 60-minutes of quiet time just for you.

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If you're interested in learning more about these offerings and how you can gift (or be gifted!) sessions with me, reach out! You can DM me or send an email to sam@spirocollective.com. There's also links on my website to set up a free initial consultation.

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Happy holidays, my friends!

The holidays are here, my friends! And I highly re

The holidays are here, my friends! And I highly recommend you take a few minutes to think about the few months ahead and set some goals. What is most important to you for the holidays? What is it you most want to do? And perhaps more importantly- how do you want to feel?
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Once you know what you want, ask what might get in the way. Figure out the external barriers (ehem...covid), but don't forget about the internal ones as well (like fomo or wanting everything to go your way).
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We look at the goals and what could get in the way so you can formulate tools and guides to help keep you on track. Like a mantra! Mantra literally means "mind tool" and it helps you remember what it is you want to focus on.
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Our livestream schedule is truncated this week for the holidays, so make sure to head to bit.ly/thanks-2020-yoga to download two Thanksgiving themed yoga classes. They're yours to keep forever and 30% of proceeds are going to @wckitchen to help feed nourishing food to victims of natural disasters around the globe.
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Balancing your heart during the holidays. _ It's

Balancing your heart during the holidays.

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It's not easy. As Roshi Joan Halifax says, we need a strong back - to be grounded in who we are, our boundaries, and our values. We also need a soft front - flexibility to others' needs and openness to the people and situations around us.
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Dosha-wise, my Kaphas tend to struggle with the strong back. They want to make sure everyone else is comfortable and it's SO much easier to take care of others than to take care of themselves.
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My Pittas, on the other hand, tend to struggle with the soft front. They have their plan and they're ready to execute, and when things don't go their way, it can be hard for them to pivot gracefully.
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Vatas... sorry folks, you might struggle with both. The overwhelm takes over and you withdraw, not able to handle changes in plans, and probably not being resolute in your own needs as well.
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I designed a yoga practice specifically to help us balance our backs and fronts this Thanksgiving. It's available for download - and you get to keep the class forever! In the practice, we open and stretch the hips and shoulders. You'll feel a greater opening through the front body, giving you room to breathe. We balance and practice headstand, learning how strong we can be, even when our world is turned upside down.
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When you download the class, you'll also get a yoga for digestion mini-sequence you can do in the morning or any time you need a digestive reset! The video class is $18 and 30% of proceeds are going to @wckitchen, which provides healthy meals to COVID frontline workers. Purchase the class at bit.ly/thanks-2020-yoga (the link is in my bio too!)
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And, take a moment to reflect: do you want to strengthen your back or soften your front as you go into your Thanksgiving holiday?

Michael Stone said "breath is devotion to life." I

Michael Stone said "breath is devotion to life." In this week’s yoga practices, we honor life by moving, breathing, and being present to what is in front of us.
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I specifically wanted to do this theme the week before Thanksgiving because we're all aboit to embark on family gatherings and traditions, many which will probably look different this year.
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And we can get caught up in how things were planned and how we wish they could be, or we can show up with devotion to this present moment by honoring what is.
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Ask: how can I show up fully, authentically, and with love this Thanksgiving, whether in person or virtually? It's likely that there is something you can do, whether it's a mindset shift or an actual action, to show your devotion and care. For me, it is the goal of slowing down in the prep and execution of the holiday to actually enjoy it. Not just rushing to what's next. What about you?
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Fyi I'm taking a little holiday breather- no livestream yoga classes Tues-Sun of next week.🦃
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❤I designed a 75-minute vinyasa flow class specifically for the holidays. When you download the video class, you'll also get access to a 15-min yoga for digestion. VERY useful no matter what your Thanksgiving plans are. The classes are $18, you get lifetime access, AND, 30% of proceeds are going to @wckitchen, Jose Andres' charity that is feeding nourishing foods to Healthcare workers and victims of natural disasters. The link to purchase is in my bio or you can head to bit.ly/thanks-2020-yoga. ❤🙏

This is a phrase that came up with multiple client

This is a phrase that came up with multiple clients last week.
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"Now what needs to be done" is a call to drop the stories about what might happen, release explanations about why you're here, and instead drop in to the next right action.
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It's a call to accept the present moment, as Eckhart Tolle says, as if you had chosen it. And in doing so, we can direct our energy in the most positive direction to create the change we seek.
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Join me on the mat this week. I'll be telling some stories about Ram, the hero of a great Hindu epic tale, we'll be opening our arms to accept others, the world, and our place in it. Our intermediate vinyasa classes will specifically work on handstand preparation - garnering the strength and courage to be right here, right now, hanging in the balance.
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My Zoom classes are all pay what you can and everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there. ❤

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