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In this week’s video I’m focusing on creating spaciousness inside to be able to connect with the goodness that is always present. I had an experience this past weekend where my wife’s computer died suddenly, without any warning. It was a shocking bummer. Even though it definitely wasn’t fun to not have a computer (which is used for work), I think we took it pretty well. One of the reasons I think we did is because of yoga. The purpose of the practice is to remember that you’re awesome. So if you think about that everyday in every practice and really believe it, then when some event comes up that isn’t the best (like you’re computer going on the fritz), you don’t take it personally. Instead, it’s good to remember that we are all good inside, but sometimes things happen that aren’t that great — that never takes away from the fact that we’re still good. Nothing can take away from the goodness that is always present in all of us.

So, enjoy the video, and remember…you’re awesome! :-)

John

If you’re looking for a nice way to spend your time during the storm, try a new yoga class!  Maybe there’s a teacher or a style that you’ve never tried.  One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from yoga is openness, so maybe it’s time to wash away the old and try something new

Have you tried anything new lately?

We had a great yogaLIVE! class on Saturday.  The day was pretty hot, and one of those kind of days where you just want to stay inside, read books, and take naps.  So, I wasn’t so sure people would be able to come.  But then a great crowd of people showed up!  It was awesome.  The class was focused on opening your senses.  We ended having the class in the shade under a big tree, with Steve Ferraris and I setting up in the middle of a big circle.  I’ve never taught like that before, but it was perfect for this class — thanks to Jess for the idea.  :-)

It was so great to have the sound of the wind blowing through the leaves and the feel of the breeze on the skin.  All accompanied by Steve on percussion.

All the images in the post are from the class.  Thanks to Rachel for posting them originally on the Burlington lululemon facebook page.

Stay tuned for the next yogaLIVE! sometime in the Fall.  John

When you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt back your head
and laugh at the sky.Buddha

Bill and I have been reading the “Chet and Bernie” mysteries. Chet, a mixed breed dog who failed police training, narrates his life with Bernie, the hapless and occasionally brilliant detective. While Bernie bumbles through relationships and jobs, Chet savors every moment, finding intense pleasure in anything. From riding shotgun in the car, to finding a french fry under the dining room table, to leaping through the air and tackling a perpetrator. His favorite expression is, “Does it get any better than this?

Taking a cue from Chet, Bill and I look for as many uses of that expression a day as possible.Does it get any better than fresh local blueberries for breakfast? A crescent summer moon in the west? A heart opening back bend? A chore accomplished?

I think that’s what enlightenment is – experiencing the best in any circumstances. Because every moment holds the incredible power, momentum and goodness of the pulsing Universal.

Is it that simple? Chet would think so!

yogaLIVE! at the Burlington Yoga Conference

Today is the day for Evolution YogaLIVE! class and community party. The class is at 6pm and then potluck starts around 7:30pm.

I was just checking out the weather and it could be a little iffy this afternoon with the possibility of thunder. We’ll play it by ear.We’ll meet at Evolution and then decide whether to practice inside or out. Either way it should be a fun evening with other yogis hanging out practicing and then sharing food, fun and conversation. If you have a class card the cost is just $6 to pay for Steve Ferraris to come play plus a punch on your card. Otherwise it’s $20 for the evening.

Hope to see you all there! John

So, I’m signed up to get a direct twitter feed from His Holiness with awesome quotes everyday.  It’s pretty great to receive a short, life affirming quote among all the other non-short and non-life affirming emails we all get everyday.  The thing about his emails is they are just so simple.  One I recently got that I particularly like said – “Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease.”   Pretty great, it seems obvious, and at the same time can be elusive.

In this weeks video I talk a little bit about having a compassionate heart and then do a short practice with that in mind.  I hope you enjoy it — let me know what you think!

John

Thanks to lululemon athletica: Burlington, VT & lululemon athletica: Salutation Nation ... Emily Garrett and I will co-teach a fun and inspiring free yoga class at North Beach- open to everyone, with the sweets sounds of DJ Tony Bonez to help us flow- See you there! August 7th, 9 am

Like clockwork (except I missed last week..) here is my weekly video class.  I had a couple little glitches I had to work out last week, but I think we’re good moving forward to have this be a regular weekly experience.  Anyway, this class is a nice shoulder opener class, and the theme is about what I was talking about a few posts ago…if you were paying attention…don’t stop believing.

Enjoy!   john