Last week's Savasana

November 30, 2010

I just can't understand how each class keeps getting better than the last.  Tricia, Alya and I had a full group of 12 tonight.  The age ranges are still pretty vast.  5-12 years old.  Most of them around 6 or 7.  Tricia led with wonderful pranayama then a really awesome flow of asana.  We did some photos of their favorite poses, then Tricia showed them some yoga mudra.  I closed with Savasana while Alya and Tricia placed Silly Bands on their bellies.  Fun night.  Their attention was pretty good too.  Both Alya and I kept them focused on Tricia if they lost concentration.  Enjoy the photos of their favorite poses!  

Thanksgiving

My Mom and I volunteered at St. Matthews Baptist Church in South Philly where the Traveler's Aid residents were spending their Thanksgiving.  It was so much fun.  We set up the dessert table, sliced tons of bread and rolls and served at least 200 people.  We also joined them in their prayer, singing, dancing and eating.  There were only a few kids from our yoga class, but they all came running over yelling "YOGA!"  It was so awesome.

I met Stacey and she was so sweet.  The church members were also so grateful for our help and asked if I'd teach a yoga class for some of the woman of the congregation.  I'm very excited to start this class with them.  A wonderful Thanksgiving.  I'm so grateful!

November 23rd-Giving Thanks

Tonight Tricia and I had a wonderful group of 11.  The ages were 5-12 and they listened well and seemed to really enjoy themselves.  We did some breathing, twisting, passed around cards with asana names and went around the circle demonstrating and having fun.  The kids continue to amaze me with their energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of yoga.  One of our new little girls, probably 6 years old, knew downward facing dog.  So cool!  We chanted OM, relaxed in savasana feeling our breath raise our bellies and then made some Thanksgiving cards.  I was the lucky recipient of one of the beautifully made cards by a sweet boy.  One of our regulars.  I am so grateful to be in the company of these wonderful kids and teachers.  I have so much to be thankful for.

I've volunteered to help with the Thanksgiving celebration that the shelter is having.  They are actually going to a church in South Philly.  My Mom and I will join them.  I'm so excited to share the day with these sweet kids and their families.

Happy Thanksgiving

Cup cake treats

Last night was a wonderful experience.  Me, Alya and a new member of the Traveling Yogis, Patricia, taught the kids class and Janeen taught the adult/teen class.  Except for the restrictions of the small cramped room, we had a lot of fun.  The kids just love gathering in the circle and chanting OM.  We did lots of poses, let them show everyone their favorite pose, played London Bridge, and then rested with a surprise cupcake baked with love by Patricia.  What a beautiful share.  Jai Ma!

Peace, Yoga, Namaste

Crow

Back bending

Blowing in the wind Vrksasana