Help with your Holiday Shopping!

For those that need a little help shopping for that special "yogi" or "yogini" in your life, visit www.rapunzelgifts.com for some great ideas.

Peace...Om Shanti~Andrea

Trip to Sedona

My trip to Sedona last week with my sister Cathy was amazing! This photo was taken at the Secret Garden Cafe in Tlaquepaque where we had a delicious lunch. We enjoyed spending time together, talking, window-shopping and ...breathing. We welcomed fall with open arms and open minds. Fall means change, something we have to keep our minds open to (and sometimes our hearts)
This was probably my 12th visit to Sedona. My first was when I was 12 years old and new to Arizona. I'm positive that back then I didn't appreciate the beauty and spirituality of this sacred place as I do now.
When I am there, I feel more connected to the earth, to nature and to my authentic self.
When hiking, or just walking, I am reminded to be mindful and present.
When entering a restaurant or shop, I am reminded that I am bringing my energy into that room, into that space.
Yes, it is easier to be present and grateful when you are somewhere so beautiful, so grand. The challenge to us all is to find the beauty and gratitude in the everyday.
Peace & Blessings~Andrea

Mini-Yogi Testimonial

Congratulations to Kelly Kettrick!
Kelly won a $15.00 Starbucks gift card for sharing her Mini-Yogis class testimonial.
(pictured above Kelly and new baby Millie in their new home-Spokane Washington.)
Thank you Kelly! We miss you!!

Sedona!

Join me in Sedona Oct 8, 9, & 10.

Find out how by leaving a comment...

Andrea

Walking Meditation

There is a Buddhist exercise that teaches us to appreciate the spiritual qualities of nature and living in the present moment. It is called, "walking meditation". It is designed to stop us from hurrying, dashing, rushing...when our "steps print anxiety and sorrow on our earth". In this meditation we walk slowly, mindfully alone or with a friend, preferably in a beautiful place. We walk as though we were the happiest person on earth. We walk not thinking about the past or worrying about the future. We walk, being present. We stop our minds from darting around. We transform our walking path to a field for meditation-our feet taking every step in full awareness. Breathing (pranayama) and stepping in harmony. Calming the chattering mind (citta vritti nirodhah). Namaste~Andrea

Photo Shoot

Today I have been invited to be a part of a magazine photo shoot at Yoga Deva Studio.

The photo shoot is actually to showcase the work of the wonderful architect that designed this beautiful space-Matthew Trziabatowski. If you haven't visited Yoga Deva Studio in Gilbert yet, what are you waiting for?! Come see me...come see this beautiful, sacred, blessed yoga space.

Come find out what it means to be more of yourself than ever before through yoga.

Peace & Blessings.

Namaste~Andrea

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I guess we have Ganesha to thank for this one! Since my blog has been restored just after I posted all of our good thoughts go to him-the remover of obstacles. Namaste -Andrea