Is one of my favorite Ayurveda sayings, it was passed on to me from my Ayurveda Teacher who received it from her teacher. If you look at the colors of these woven mats and the journals you can see the like colors that were used in each one!! Thank you Woven Yogi for teaching us this amazing practice of patience and mindfulness. I love how it worked out that way, just like in Ayurveda, Like Attracts Like. You begin to shift something on the micro level and before you know it, you shift it to the macro level, where everything comes together. I loved seeing the faces of the students at the Ayurveda Retreat as they made this connection. As they journaled about how Vata, Pitta, Kapha made them feel through food, practice, meditation and sound. Through the 4 days they were prompted to journal and experience this beautiful practice of Ayurveda and Yoga. Thank you all who attended!!
I love spending time with Rebel Yogi watching her teach, spending time in the kitchen with her and making the journey to our retreat destination. I learn so much from students and teachers anytime I teach.
For some reason at the retreat I was very curious about something called AI, I know, I know, it’s everywhere. But if you know me, I do not have much patience for “virtual” kinds of things, jeez, not even sure if that is the word for it, so I thought it was a good idea to put that question to the group. And I received some very good information, and one was CHat CPT (I feel I should get some financial rewards from them since I am sending this out there. hahaha.) It’s amazing what this will do for you, not sure I will spend much time with it, but I did find it fascinating! We had a pizza delivered from a neighbor of the property with a message, “God sent you a pizza”, well you can see where this might go… Here is what we asked: “Write a poem about women on a yoga and ayurvedic retreat on a river in texas where god sent pizza”. I have to admit, some pieces were quite moving.
ChatGPT Answered
In Texas’ land where rivers flow. Women gather, spirits aglow. On yoga mats, they find their peace. In Ayurvedic retreat, worries cease.
Beneath the Texan sky so wide, They seek serenity, side by side. With gentle poses, they align, Body, Spirit, Soul entwine.
As the river whispers it’s gentle song, They flow with grace, they belong. In nature’s embrace, they find release, From the chaos, they find inner peace.
Then, as if from divine decree, A scent wafts in, so heavenly. God sent pizza, a delightful surprise, Underneath the Texan skies.
Laughter echoes, hearts rejoice, As they savor each cheesy slice. In this moment, they’re truly blessed, In the warmth of friendship, they’re caressed.
Amidst the retreat on the Texan river, They find joy in each delivered sliver. For in this union of nature and food, They find nourishment for the body and mood.
So let the river carry their laughter high, Beneath the Texan sun in the sky. For in this sacred space, they find God’s love in every slice, so kind.
Go out and find community, spend time with each other, share love, patience and kindness and see how these things come back to you.
Love. Light
JennyO
Free Practice
Feeling Anxious try this breath:
Take a regular inhale and exhale, then pause after the exhale. Hold that pause for a count of 1-4, continue for about 10 breaths.
You can do this seated or on your back.
Begin to feel your system slow down, you can stay here for several moments if you like.
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