Yesterday, I woke up early and looked over my notes for the class I was teaching in a few hours. I had thought about the ways I would be guiding people to “open their hearts” by gentle backbends and releasing the shoulders. 

Practicing yoga reminds us how our bodies can reflect what is going on in our minds. Maybe you are feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders because you are caring for a loved one. Maybe you have trouble “opening up” because you are constantly protecting your heart from pain, causing you to hunch over to stay safe.

But, for this particular heart-opening/back-bending class, I was inspired by the season. It was the first “really” cool morning we've had in a while here in North Texas. The cooler weather seems perfect for staying put, moving slowly, and meditating more. My practice became a time to be reminded of how we can take time to reflect and, through that, discover places we can offer forgiveness. To ourselves or others. In the past, or for what is dragging you down today.

Open your heart. Release some tension. And breathe deep.

THIS WEEK:

I hope you will join me as we explore ways to release and let go, especially in the following offerings:

Oct. 9-12

10/9: Restorative Yoga Monday: 6pm, Great Scott Studio $10

10/10: Find Your Flow Tuesday: 6pm, Great Scott Studio $10*

(*You can still sign up for the Find Your Flow Series, click here.)

10/12: Thankful Thursday Restorative Yoga 2pmCST, InsightTimer, Free/Donation

THIS MONTH:

10/26: Art + Yoga Yoga + Art Project with Tina and Ginger. 6-8pm 9th Street Studios $30

10/28: Salute the Sun 9am, Yoga with Tina Great Scott Studio $10

10/28: Supersized Saturday (Restorative Yoga + Guided Meditation 90-minute class; Snacks to Follow) 11am-12:30pm, Great Scott Studio $20 drop-in (Get $5 off by pre-registering with code SUPER)

NOVEMBER:

Starting Nov. 13, join my Master Class: Relax!

This 6-week course includes weekly live classes at Great Scott Studio, a weekly newsletter with tips & journal prompts, and a final 90-minute class + celebration with snacks and community time! Space is limited, register here.

Keep up with my schedule in the same place my husband does, on my website.

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