Dearest community,
I have had so many moments these past weeks where I have been overwhelmed, frightened and so stressed. What brings me back to a place of love and safety has been the rememberance that I can handle a lot, that yes, I can survive AND even thrive. What brings me back is many of you; your warmth, consideration and vulnerability. When we gather we quickly rest in the truth; that there is so much more love and goodness in the world than there is hate. I want to acknowledge the many of you that are surviving at this time and I want to honor you. You're doing it. You are getting through. I want to honor those that are thriving during this time and using extra energy to foster good, kindness and support to those in need. What we all need right now is community. We all need take a look around and within and hold space for some serious beauty.
My internal mantra these past many days has been create beauty on the inside and outside. Getting mired in the details of the future right now will only create more distress on our nervous systems. However if we can be admirers, artists, poets, makers and creators of brilliance and beauty today, we can trust that tomorrow will be brighter. We can trust that what we put out we will get back.
In my pursuit of beauty for us all, here is a list of what I am doing today. Please share in sessions, in your visits, Zoom meetings and phone chats, the many things that bring light to your hearts. We all need you, and want you, to be drenched in beauty.
-Creating a new song everyday for Baby O
-Singing even when I feel heartbroken
-Asking for help from friends and family
-Speaking my heart with those that see me
-Taking to wonder fondly about others and speaking highly of them
-Asking for company
-Making safe space for hugs; acknowledging my need for touch
-Offering myself tender touch when I am hurting
-Making more room for laughter and leisure
-Standing up for myself
-Remembering to look at the sky
-Meandering morning and evening walks
-Studying the many neighborhood gardens and flowers in admiration
-Smiling (with my eyes) and saying HI! to everyone I see out in the world
-Making space for naps
-Learning something new
-Honoring my gifts
-More mindful eating
-Trusting my gut and intuition
-Creating space in my schedule for slower evenings
When we make room to acknowledge what is lovely within and without, we are not brushing aside what is challenging but rather maintaining our wise and wide perspective afforded to us through our intelligence and consciousness. Our awareness has room for it all- it is as vast and accommodating as the sky itself.
May you remember that you are not alone. May you make space to honor how far you've come. May you allow room to normalize all you're feeling, experiencing and knowing right now. Beauty is available and it's needed, you're needed, to keep the collective open, compassionate and moving ahead. One of you just reminded me that in our tenderness we are closest to source. Thank you for this wisdom. Thank you for your love and friendship. You ensure that joy will forever have a home in my heart.
Hands to heart,
Meg
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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 to better serve individuals through 1x1 service offerings through private yoga and meditation, voice instruction, wellness guidance, life coaching and so much more. We appreciate you and hope that we are continuing to offer what you need to maintain health and happiness during this very dynamic time.
Please note that Restorative with Brenna and Sunday Flow with Stephi are currently on hold as our teachers take a self-care pause. Urban Retreat is always paused for some time. If you purchased Urban Drop-in Passes they may be used for any yoga classes online or in person at Heart.
Full Online & In-Person Class Schedule in September
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 Ashtanga Half Primary with Ally &
5:30pm Ashtanga Half Primary with Ally @ Heart
WEDNESDAY
6am Peaceful Sunrise Flow with Michelle @ Heart
5:30pm Online Mindful Vinyasa with Ally &
5:30pm Mindful Vinyasa with Ally @ Heart
THURSDAY
4pm Gentle Vinyasa with Michelle @ Heart
7pm Online Meditation + Connection with Heidi (10, 24)
FRIDAY
6am Online Classical Yoga with Meg
SATURDAY
7am Yin & Meditation Bliss with Missy @ Heart
9am Awakening Energy Flow with Gino @ Heart outdoors (limit 8 students)
SUNDAY
4pm Writing & Meditation for Awakening @ Heart (13, 27)
7:30pm Online Yoga Nidra Meditation with Michelle (6, 20) &
7:30pm Yoga Nidra Meditation with Michelle @ Heart (6, 20)
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
