Another successful event! The weather was beautiful, not too much of a gamble in AZ! We started with kids Yoga, this month's theme "I am Peace". The adult Yoga practice focused on various stretching poses as well as balance. This month's fundraiser was a food drive for Valley View Food Bank. The donations are for   emergency food boxes for families in need within Arizona. If you would like to learn more about this non-profit organization click here Valley View Community Food Bank | Providing wholesome, nutritious food to a diverse community. (feedingaz.org)
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We express love for others in many different ways. But do we take care of ourselves?
Here are a few tips on how to practice self love/ care:

• learn to say "no". Overcommitting is counterproductive and can lead to stress and anxiety
• do something you really love (you don't have to be good at it in order to love it!)
• enjoy the outdoors (hiking, taking a walk or go on a bike ride)
• breathe (pay attention to your breath, practice 4x4 breathing)
• pay attention to your thoughts (replace negative self talk with positive uplifting messages)
• laugh more
• exercise 
• do something kind for someone else

This is a good start! On this Valentine's Day I hope you receive and share kindness and love!

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"The main focus of yoga is to unite the mind, spirit and body through the breath, or prana. Your success often lies in the hands of the person guiding you in this practice." Ira Israel (YOGI TIMES, 8/2020)

How do you know if you have found the right Yoga Teacher? 

The following may help:

• What is your first impression?
• Do they  teach what you want to learn?
• Do you feel like you are learning and advancing in your journey?
• Is the teacher approachable?
• What does the teachers Yoga education consist of?
• Is the teacher registered with Yoga Alliance?
  

If you haven’t yet found a teacher that resonates with you, don’t lose hope! He or she is right around the corner. Remember that the right yoga teacher for you is ultimately the one you feel a connection with and are happy to learn from.
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Read the complete article
 Finding the Right Yoga Teacher | Yoga Alliance