Namaste %FIRSTNAME%, apologies for email arriving late today. I hope you are well and enjoying the good weather. I've put 2 loads of washing out so far!

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Mudras -

Like acupuncture and acupressure, mudras (energetic seals or gestures) are said to influence the flow of energy through the body. The hand mudras are like yoga for your hands!

Pushan mudra

Pushan mudra (the gesture of digestion) is a hand mudra used to activate prana vayu (the energy of receptivity), samana vayu (the energy of digestion and assimilation), and (the energy of elimination). Unlike many other hasta (hand) mudras in which both hands are in the same position, the fingers of the right hand create a receptive position while those of the left hand take a form that represents elimination. This will have a good effect for any of us wanting or doing an internal detox or cleanse.

Apan Vayu Mudra -

Folding the index finger reduces the air element, which may help relieve pain and relax the body and mind. Connection of the thumb, middle finger and ring finger increases the fire element and the earth element, which helps to detoxify and cleanse the body, supply more oxygen to heart arteries and increase the power energy of the heart. Here is a great artcle on more mudras too - https://chopra.com/articles/10-powerful-mudras-and-how-to-use-them

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REST FRIDAY TONIGHT 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Please read the following if you are joining in online this evening 7.30pm for some rest and restoration online (free to members).

🧘‍♀️Please arrive a few minutes before start time to settle in.

🧘‍♀️If you need directions please let me know.

🧘‍♀️Bring your mat, 2 pillows, 2 blankets and anything else you like for your comfort. Everyone will get a bolster.

🧘‍♀️Wear comfy warm clothing - body temp goes down when we start to relax.

🧘‍♀️Eye pillow or scarf if you want to cover your eyes.

This link is -

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89869718548?pwd=aTluaCt3WHhuNC9YVjR6dWtSZVhCUT09

Meeting ID: 898 6971 8548

Passcode: 071118

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Here is the recording of Tuesdays class - https://youtu.be/GvqDAc7xgxY

BONUS VIDEO - Yoga Therapy for Knees -

https://youtu.be/zsxXgw4ae1E

Listen to some Yoga Nidra I have to offer (free to members) - Yoga Nidra Selection by Brenda Rock

"The dandelions and buttercups gild all the lawn: the drowsy bee stumbles among the clover tops, and summer sweetens all to me."
-  James Russell Lowell 

May all be well,

Brenda x