Self Study - I Am Home.

I am Home.

Not- 

I am in a place of dwelling or even where I live but rather-  

I am. Home.

 I get it now. I didn't before. 

Home is in me, I never leave it. 

My breath is home.
To me, breath is spirit- washing in and over me.

 I get it. I take home with me.

 I never leave it- It never leaves me.

I Am Home.

Pain is inevitable- suffering is optional. It's true. I can decide, me - aka home, decides that it's okay and to go with it or it's not okay and to change something about it.

Pain sensation, sadness, anger or what I call the bad feelings that I don't want to experience... they need to be seen and heard just like all the rest, and when they are - they soften. Rather than fighting them - I welcome them, even though it's the hardest road sometimes - I welcome them. I am present and will even sit with them for a time getting to know them, hear them and just listen. I ask what they want, what they need and what action they need me to take in life. I listen. 

Most times it's clear; slow down, rest or forgive. Sometimes I don't know and that's okay too. The action, the intention and the practice of listening, to my own body's signals and messengers, is Yoga. The action of not labeling, filtering or judging but instead welcoming with compassionate and loving-kindness and holding it for everything that presents or arises on my path - is Yoga.

Life is happening right now. I may or may not get another shot (not sure what I believe there quite yet) but I want to enjoy this one. That's my most heart-felt desire - to enjoy this Life and to be present.

I can't imagine ever enjoying pain but rather than suffering the inevitability of pain I choose to welcome it as I practice welcoming everything. If I don't like something I can change the experience somehow. This helps me be present and not hate my body for hurting or not working right. I'd rather be present and enjoy (making the best) of every flippen moment I have with breath. On my last one I want to feel as if I hadn't missed a thing, knowing I Am Home and I've been here all along. 

 a yoga practice extends beyond the mat.
return to your breath. 

^o^ 

Suz

 

YE4CC SUMMER Urban Retreat July 21st!

Yoga Empowered for Chronic Conditions 

1st Annual Urban SUMMER Retreat: 

a Day of Mindfulness & Yoga  

Saturday July 21st, 2012

10:00am - 4:00pm

at

the Good Shepherd Center
Seattle, Wa.

Retreat is one of the most enriching, enlivening 

and affirming things you can do. 

Join me for this special treat! 

This Retreat is being held for YE for Chronic Conditions students!

Open to new, old and current students.  
*All students must be able to get to and from the floor without assistance.

We will be spending the day in silence, practicing 

mindfulness meditations, gentle asana, pranayama and more.

Practice techniques we've learned in class and some new ones.

Learn useful techniques to help manage energy levels and enrich your spirit!

                                                                              

Tentative Schedule:

10:00- 11:15am

Opening Ceremony
Asana, pranayama and meditation.
 

11:15- 11:30am

Break
 

11:30- 12:30pm

Mindfulness Mini Practices.

12:30- 1:30pm

Silent Mindful Lunch.

1:30- 2:45pm
Gentle Asana & Yoga Nidra Practice.
 

2:45 - 3:00 pm

Break
 

3:00 - 4:00 

Closing Practice & Ceremony



As always,
you will be encouraged to meet yourself where you are
and to practice accordingly.

You will need to bring your yoga mat, a blanket or 2,

plus any props you desire. 
Bring your own healthy bagged lunch & snacks. 

Chairs and Tables will be provided. 
Hot water, tea and drinking water provided. 

There will be plenty of fans on site to keep us cool! 

Limited to 20 students. 
All students must be able to get to & from the floor 
without assistance.

Gross Monthly Income	Cost for YE4CC Summer Urban Retreat
Below $1,000	3 Scholarships Available.*  Contact me at yogaempowered@live.com
$1,000 - $1,499	$ 65.00
$1,500 - $1,999	$ 75.00                          Registration
$2,000 - $2,999	$ 85.00                                  is
$3,000 - $3,999	$ 105.00                           closed.
Over $4,000	$ 125.00

 *Scholarships available on first come first served basis:
1 full scholarship & 2 half scholarships available.

  

(This is on the honor system- no need to provide income info-

simply register at the appropriate rate.) 

Registration closes Wed July 18th! 

 

Register above through PayPal or 

contact me to reserve your spot and mail check 

payable to Yoga Empowered to:

Yoga Empowered 

PO Box 17341 

Seattle, WA 98127

 I'm so thrilled to be able to offer this Urban Retreat at
the Good Shepherd Center again!
This historic building has so much character and feeling- 

 We all fell in love with it at the Winter Retreat in January.

There are plenty of areas to explore and it's a definite RETREAT from the city. 
It feels like you're on a grand estate... 

Upon paid registration- 
you will receive more information.


Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. 
I'm very much looking forward to this, now twice a year, Practice! 
Hope to see you there!

 a yoga practice extends beyond the mat.
return to your breath.

  ^o^

Suz

 

Cancellation Policy for Retreat

• 14 or more days prior to Retreat = Full Refund (minus $3 fee if paid with credit card)
• 7 to 13 days prior to Retreat = Class Credit
• Within 7 days (1 week) prior to Retreat = No refund or class credit
• If Yoga Empowered cancels the Retreat, a full refund will be issued.