My sweet friends,
I write to you today on a rainy afternoon in late September. Through my window I watch the sun endeavor its way through the clouds. I hear the sound of large raindrops thumping against the windows. My home is still and quiet, the baby, dog and cat all taking a nap. This is one of the first days that I truly sense the presence of autumn. I am in awe of this time of year- how perfect it appears and so seemingly fleeting in nature. I can't help but sense the preciousness of my time. How do I fill that time most meaningfully? I perceive a pull in two separate directions: to be at leisure, to go slow AND also to spark up some energy to resolve big changes necessary in work, at home, to the inner self, as I ready for the slumber of winter's solstice. The answer is "yes", it is both. As short as it seems, this sweet space, this threshold that is autumn, gives us room to more keenly become aware of our own shifting, of our endings and beginnings, of our natural rhythm and flow.
One example is the play of light. I see such beauty in early twilight at this time of year, gifting longer darker nights (ideal with a little one). It reminds me that the darkness and the light are one, that there is no new dawn without the night. Their seeming separateness disguises an integration that reflects the unity and oneness of life, an unfathomable dance of opposites. This paradox is the very essence of what it is to be alive: astonishment and fear, illness and health, joy and discomfort, steadiness and flow, leisure and busyness...
As you reflect on this season of your life, offer yourself a bountiful harvest of both play and rest, effort and ease, shadow and light. Own your intentions, asking what it is you need more of, of what you can let go, what to set aside and what to now pick up (thank you, Jerry). May you keep a sense of humor and grace, never forgetting that the you who embarks on this life change will not be the person to reap its benefits or woes when the process is complete. Neither are you the person who made decisions in the past. You are only connected by memory, by cause and effect and to the degree you embrace living your intentions. Be alive now. Fully reside in that cozy nest where thought and action reside, benefitting you and those you love.
Remembering these truths brings me confidence as we flow into a new season. My dear friends I wish this confidence for your heart. We will get through.
May your aspirations and intentions shine most brightly.
May your inner and outer life be of balance and harmony.
May the darkness be your light.
Holding all the paradox with compassion and wonder,
Meg (and Team Heart)
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As you review the schedule, please note some time changes AND double check when signing up as to whether the class is in-person or online (now some classes offer both options at once). Scroll down to learn about how we are positioning ourselves as a collective to better serve our community. We appreciate you and are so grateful to tend to your hearts.
Kick off a new season with a gorgeous meditation from Roy Grant, Waterfall of Preciousness! Some of you had the pleasure of experiencing this piece during our special Fall Equinox Community Meditation gathering on Tuesday, Sept 22nd. Click the link to visit our meditation audio page, HERE!
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Full Online & In-Person Class Schedule in October
Class descriptions are available via MindBodyOnline
For any needed extensions on passes/ packages, please contact Meg directly.
MONDAY
6am Online Classical Yoga with Meg
5:30pm Online Kundalini Flow with Jenny
7pm Online Community Meditation with Meg
TUESDAY
5:30pm Online Primary Flow with Ally &
5:30pm Primary Flow with Ally @ Heart
WEDNESDAY
6am Online Peaceful Sunrise Flow with Michelle &
6am Peaceful Sunrise Flow with Michelle @ Heart
5:30pm Online Mindful Vinyasa with Ally &
5:30pm Mindful Vinyasa with Ally @ Heart
THURSDAY
4pm Online Gentle Vinyasa with Michelle &
4pm Gentle Vinyasa with Michelle @ Heart
FRIDAY
6am Online Classical Yoga with Meg
Virtual Workshop: New Moon + Somatic Movement with Michelle Warren
10/16, 7-8:30pm
Virtual Workshop: Coming Home- Discovering Your Highest Self with Stephi
10/23, 7-8:30pm
SATURDAY
7am Yin & Meditation Bliss with Missy @ Heart
9am Awakening Energy Flow with Gino @ Heart (held outdoors ONLY if weather is comfortable)
SUNDAY
4pm Writing & Meditation for Awakening @ Heart (11, 25)
7:30pm Online Yoga Nidra Meditation with Michelle (4, 18) &
7:30pm Yoga Nidra Meditation with Michelle @ Heart (4, 18)
Please wear a mask. We currently do not have mat rental, community props, nor do we take cash. Sign-up online via MindBody is required for attendance of any in person programs. Heart will provide chairs for outdoor sitting programs and protective mats for under your yoga mat for outdoor movement classes. Please be mindful of the weather and watch your email for cancellations.
www.theheartrevival.com/yoga
End of Year Pass October- December Unlimited Online & In-Person Practice $270
