Namaste %FIRSTNAME%

This week we looked at balance of rest and energy. We cannot keep going if our batteries are low. The Manipura chakra gives us the fire but we need to have the reserves too. It's about the balance, right? When we rest we are showing ourselves compassion for our needs in a world that glorifies busy.

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NB: Some of you may or may not know I head to Greece every mid September to teach on Silver Island and this year Goulwen is meeting me after and we will get to explore a little more of Greece. This means I will be out of action for 3 weeks and will be pausing payments. I will pop in to say hi and show some photos!

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Tuesday Class recording - https://youtu.be/qrf3Eq-TI-g

Chair Yoga Tuesday - https://youtu.be/S_LGItEBHLM

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A sacred hand gesture or "seal," Matangi Mudra is named after the Hindu goddess Matangi. It is used to reduce stress, enhance digestive health, nourish the circulatory and lymphatic systems, ease anxiety, and strengthen resolve.

Matangi mudra can support the solar plexus's respiratory impulse and aid in reestablishing the flow of energy there.

MATANGI - She is the wild outcaste poet, the guardian of creativity and the voice of the truth speaker - here is a Yoga Nidra from Uma Dinsmore Tuli that includes Matangi https://youtu.be/oguJrdjzgWU

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Also this week I listened to this fabulous and powerful TED talk. Please give yourself 20 mins to watch - you will not regret it - I promise! The transformative power of classical music | Benjamin Zander - https://youtu.be/r9LCwI5iErE

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Journal prompts:

- What’s your favorite relaxation technique. What tips would you give others to help in using it?

- Is there a certain kind of music you like to listen to when you relax? Why does it resonate with you?

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"Summer's lease hath all too short a date."
-  William Shakespeare 

May all be well,

Brenda x