News & Notes - January 2025
Hello dear friends!
Here's what you need to know for January...
NEW VIDEO - There's a new video available this week - Posture. It's a shorter practice that can be completed either seated in a chair or standing on your mat. It's all about finding that length in the spine and keeping our posture strong.
THE YOGA OF HOPE - Our practice last week focused on strength - the strength that we need for hope. This week we will continue our exploration of hope by focusing on our resilience.
In other news, our friend Jane Goodall (author of The Book of Hope) received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4th. She received it for her advocacy in empowering individuals and communities to protect and preserve the natural world.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE CHANGES - There will be no class the weeks of January 27 and February 3. Our regular class schedule will resume on Monday, February 10.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES - Our friends in Southern California have suffered extreme loss. As yogis, we are called to right action. This might mean sending positive intention, mobilizing in the area, or any number of other activities. We must do what we can to support others because we know that we are all deeply connected.
I have sent a donation to World Central Kitchen from Yoga with Nina G to help support relief response. In an interesting symmetry, Jose Andres (the man behind WCK) also received a Presidential Medal of Freedom on January 4th. He received it for his unwavering commitment to nourishing communities affected by disasters.
That's a lot of news to share this month! I leave you with this quote...
“Hope is what enables us to keep going in the face of adversity. It is what we desire to happen, but we must be prepared to work hard to make it so.”
With love & hope,
Nina G