So Much to Share, But OH So Good!

 

We are feeling so inspired today by Yoga4Sobriety’s recent post about finding joy in simple moments and experiences.

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It's the simple things I find the joy in. A funny GIF from a friend. Seeing someone I haven't seen in awhile at a meeting. Good food, sunshine, clean sheets, my dogs playing. Gratitude. – #keepitsimple #attitudeofgratitude #grateful #recoverylove #soberliving #soberlife #NJ #soberNJ #recoverynj #NJRecovery #TwelveSteps #12steps #7chakras #wearestrongertogether

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And not surprisingly, their inspired writings definitely made us check the dates for their retreat!

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Join us for our spring retreat in beautiful Mendham NJ celebrating the Joy of Living. All twelve steppers welcome. – #recoveryretreat #soberNJ #sobriety #12step #NJRecovery #JerseyStrong #steptwelve #spiritualawakening #buildingcommunity #findyourtribe #allwelcome #loveandservice #experiencestrengthandhope #happyjoyousandfree #thejoyofgoodliving #thejoyofliving #sober #alanon #aa #coda #codependencyrecovery #oa

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If you haven’t heard Yoga4Sobriety yet, let us share their incredible mission with you:

Yoga4Sobriety is a complementary practice for any Twelve Step program. Our classes join together the subtle body (chakras) and the Twelve Steps. Chakras are energy centers in the body with purposes that support our Twelve Step way of living. Like everything else, our chakras can become unbalanced. When we balance our chakras while working the steps it adds another level of strength and integrates recovery into our body, mind, and spirit.

Yoga4Sobriety’s founder, Gwen, is passionate about linking the body, mind, spirit, and the Twelve Step recovery process through the 5,000-year-old practice of yoga. She founded Yoga4Sobriety in 2013 upon discovering a missing physical component in her own recovery. Gwen brings the language and principles of the Twelve Step recovery program into the physical practice of yoga. She teaches students how to breathe while releasing tension from the body, deepening the connection to a “Higher Power” (Spirit) and walking the path of recovery. In her words:

I live by the steps in my life. I became aware of the physical impact of depression, anxiety, and stress in my body. Once I learned how energy affects and impacts the body and recovery, I was inspired to share it.

Make sure to share this studio with anyone and everyone who could benefit.

Now onto a few moments and humans who left us breathless this week.

Or maybe, breath-full? This IS yoga after all…

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#ThankfulThursday⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Gratitude and Love to @befitwell for thinking of me with this lovely OM wooden plaque. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What does this pretty sign mean anyway? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Om sound is the primordial sound and this symbol It represents the universal sound in the physical form. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There are 4 syllables to OM and it's pronounced – A-U-M-silence (silence being the last syllable)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'll be honest, I am not a big chanter….but chanting OM creates a vibration in both the body and the mind. When chanted in a group it unites our energies and can signify the beginning or the end of a practice. While it can signify so much more, put simply it when we tune in to this sound and feeling it connects us to the present moment and each other. #thankfulthursday #yoga #njyoga #njyogacollective #alignyogaandstrength #instayoga #oldbridgenj #matawannj #aberdeennj #monmouthcountyyoga #middlesexcountyyoga #yogastrong #gratitudeyoga #yogaandstrength #balance #namaste #yogaclass #yogagifts #yogainspiration #mentalhealth #inhaleexhalerepeat

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When we’re in flow with the universes plan for us, everything happens so effortlessly. 🕊 . Yoga teaches us non attachment, Aparigraha, or non-grasping. Dreaming, setting goals and having desires are so important, manifestation is a powerful tool. But learning to release grasping at your desires is where the magic happens and also really f’ing hard. 🌬 . Especially in the fast paced, instant gratification world we live in. We know what we want and we want.. it.. now! #verucasalt 🌬 . If your looking for peace, ease, grace in your life.. try to start letting go of outcomes. When a road zigs instead of zags, try enjoying the change of scenery and just go with the flow. 🌬 . @njyogacollective @mandukayoga @abigailgingeralephotography #aparigraha #jointhemovement #movewithus #wewantyouwell #yogaeverywhere #fitnessexperience #boutiquefitness #flow

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Treat yourself, treat your mother, or come practice in her honor. Let yourself be guided with a 2-hour Candlelight Restorative Yoga class designed to celebrate and honor the sacred mother. Invest in yourself and enjoy two blissful hours where there are no responsibilities, requirements, or demands. Through a series of long-held restorative poses with the combination of props, you'll fall into a deep rest and release any stresses you may be experiencing. Taking the time to do nothing is actually one of the best things you can do for yourself – give yourself permission to breathe, rest into your true self and listen to your heart. A sweet treat will be served and a rose will also be given to each attendee as a representation of unconditional Love. We look forward to seeing you there

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Friday’s Offerings at Breathe Life Sangha: 9:30-10:45 am Slow Flow

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Sunday night reflection 🕊⚖️⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #reflection ⁣ #beconscious⁣ #jointhecollective⁣ #cbc

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Breathwork is an inner journey. You will learn the breath pattern and feel how using breath alone you can access different parts of yourself, your deeper self, and emotional body. It can be cathartic, illuminating, blissful. It will defintetly be a reboot, so come ready to transform! Luke will lead the group through an opening circle, the active breathwork, and a period of deep relaxation. Our focus will be Forgiveness. Like a flowering of a tree, there comes a ripening when it's time to forgive. This group is for those who are ready to move on, bless the past and open the heart to the healing power of forgiveness. Using the breath you will go deep inside to FEEL the places in you that need healing and bring the Love of the Universe in to fill you up, carried on your breath. Aromatherapy essential oil blends, a groovy soundtrack and Luke's intuitive affirmations will guide your journey.You will leave feeling re-connected and renewed.

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WE LOVE JEFF POSNER! And we double love StressFreeBody for bringing him to the Jersey Shore.

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OH BABY!!! It’s true! Yoga Framework & Stress Free Body are joining forces and bringing an Amazing opportunity for you to dive deep into the study of elite movement sciences while confidently working toward your 200 hour yoga alliance certified teacher training. Truly Understanding and connecting to the human body, it’s movement potential and stretch physiology is what makes Yoga Framework a teacher training Stress Free Body not only stands behind but is proud to offer at our space!🤗 #njYogaTeacherTraining #yoga alliance #yogaframework … . . . #yogaTeacherTraining #StressFreeBody2019 @njyogacollective #njyogacollective #monmouthyoga #njYoga #MonmouthNjYoga #StressFreeBody #StressFree #MonmouthCountyYoga #yoga #keyport #yogie #yogastrength #YogaForAthletes #MonmouthEvents #Beginneryoga #monmouthnj #keyportnj #hazletnj #middletownnj #redbanknj #matawannj #parlinnj #oldbridgenj #YogawithCat #KeyportRocks #njYoga #yogaMobility #njevents

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Wednesday’s Offerings at Breathe Life Sangha: 9:30-10:45 am Foundations II 6:15-6:45 pm Meditation 6:30-7:45 pm All Level Hatha

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Warrior Goddess LOVE.

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This warrior goddess is ready to get her journey dance on!!! #journeydance #journeysanceworkshop

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Wrapped up 8 weeks of @mindful_schools lessons this morning with a great group of first graders 😊 Did you know that @beeyou_kidsyoga is working to bring mindfulness into schools with their @beemindfulschoolproject? Check us out and please contact [email protected] for more information! #mindfulkids #mindfulschools #mindfullness #teachingmindfulness #schoolmindfulness #beemindful #beemindfulschoolproject

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Join Yumi Tuesday at 9:00am for a "Root to Rise" Spring yoga practice.  We will explore how solid grounding can help us feel an expansion of energy. 💫 Other Tuesday classes – 3:45pm Afternoon Yoga with Marga | 6:00pm Mixed Level with Restorative with James 💫

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Ahhhhh and THIS THIS THIS!!!!

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Check out owner @ginnycyoga breaking it down with @dr_oz on how she still has contact with her Dad, eight years after his passing. Is it the first person from the other side that she’s heard from? Nope, but it’s her strongest connection! So watch May 17th, set your DVRs, or book a session with her so you can connect with your own deceased relatives. Open those chakras with some #yoga and #meditation 🧘🏻‍♀️ #drozshow #droz #gueststar #yogini #njyoga #nycyoga #yoganyc #nyc #jerseygirl #jerseycity #springfieldnj #shorthillsnj #unioncountynj #essexcounty #hudsoncounty

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We will ALL be watching Ginny breaking it down with Dr. Oz on how she still has contact with her Dad, eight years after his passing. Is it the first person from the other side that she’s heard from? Nope, but it’s her strongest connection! So watch May 17th, set your DVRs, or book a session with her so you can connect too.

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wednesday 9:30 🔥Lisa [B] 4:15🔥Tyler [B] 6:15 🔥Tyler [B] 8 🔥Christina[B] _ 9:30 ☀️Kaitlyn (J) 6:15 🔥Lisa (J) 8 ☀️Alexia (J) = thursday 9:30 🔥Christina/sub [B] 6:15 🔥Aina [B] 8🔥 Lexi [B] _ 9:30 🔥Grace (J) 6:15 🔥Eleonora (J) 8 🔥Marci (J) . . #yoga #njyoga #yogaeveryday #practiceandalliscoming #njyogastudio

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We are excited to host @jennrooney29 THIS Sunday for a prenatal yoga workshop entitled “Prenatal Yoga Bliss: Understand How to Move and Honor Your Body During Pregnancy” 🤰🏻 If you are a teacher, an expectant mama, or planning to have children in the future, you will benefit from this class! 👩‍👧‍👦💕 Join us from noon to 2pm! 👶🏼👶🏽#inletyogacommunity #monmouthcountyyoga #monmouthcountynj #njyoga #yoganj #jerseyshorelocal #jerseyshoreyoga #njyogacollective #manasquan #thejerseyshore #newjerseyyoga #manasquannj #prenatalworkshop #pregnancyyoga #prenatalyoga

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A peaceful blend of slow flow vinyasa, restorative, meditation, yoga nidra, and other healing practices, the goal of Sunday Serenity is to bring you into balance and help you start your week feeling new. ⠀ ⠀ This class is prenatal friendly, with modifications offered for expectant mothers. ⠀ ⠀ {sunday serenity with alicia} ⠀ sunday @ 10:30a ⠀ ⠀ Sign up here: https://loom.ly/0ZeFZys ⠀ . ⠀ . ⠀ . ⠀ . ⠀ . ⠀ #njyoga #yoga #yogaforeveryone #yogaforeverybody #elevateyoga #sunday #sundayserenity #weekend #relax #njyogacollective #njyc #healing #rest #startyourweek

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Wise words from one of our students 👌🏻 Join us this week! Mon⁣ 8 AM BARRE With Yuen 930 AM Slow Flow with Tracey 6 PM HOT POWER FLOW with Daniel⁣ 6 PM Roots with Celeste⁣ 730 PM Aerial Roots with Mari Lou 730 PM Slow Flow with Sal⁣ 845 PM Sound Bowl Meditation with Sal⁣ ⁣ Tues⁣ 9 AM WARM yinyasa with Michael⁣ 930 AM Roots with Missy⁣ 5 PM WARM BARRE with Yuen⁣ 6 PM Calm and Strong with Josh⁣ 6 PM HOT FLOW with Michael⁣ 715 PM Yin with Betsy⁣ 745 HOT SLOW FLOW with Megan⁣ ⁣ Wed⁣ 930 AM WARM SLOW FLOW with Sal⁣ 530 PM WARM ASHTANGA with Tyler⁣ 6 PM Flow with Celeste⁣ 7 PM Aerial Roots with Mari Lou⁣ 730 PM Intro to Flo with Tracey⁣ 815 PM Roots with Ro⁣ ⁣ Thurs⁣ 830 AM Core Conditioning with Robin⁣ 9 AM HOT YOGA with Robin⁣ 930 AM Roots with Celeste⁣ 5 PM Roots with Celeste⁣ 6 PM Hot Flow Yoga with Zach⁣ 6 PM Flow with Betsy⁣ 730 PM Sound Off Yoga Experience with Susan 730 PM Slow Flow with Zach⁣ ⁣ Fri⁣ 8 AM YogaBarre with Yuen 930 AM Flow with Celeste⁣ 12 PM Hot Power Yoga with Dani 5 PM Warm Barre with Yuen 6 PM Warm Power Flow with Tyler 630 PM Roots with Ro⁣ ⁣ Sat⁣ 8 AM HOT POWER FLOW with Josh⁣ 830 AM Core Conditioning with Jenna 930 AM BARRE with Yuen 930 AM Flow with Betsy⁣⁣ 1045 AM Strong and Calm with with Emily 11 AM Roots with Jenna ⁣ Sun⁣ 9 AM Hot Power Flow with Daniel 9 AM Roots with Ro⁣ 1030 AM Flow with Alaina 1030 AM Yoga Barre with Danielle 4 PM $5 Open Level Community class 7 PM Yin with Sandy ⁣ Photo by @amieretzlaff #njyoga#njyogacollective #yogalifestyle#yogainspiration #yogaintentions⁣

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Worked on shoulder openers today & later on was some core work but I didn't get a photo of that. Thursday's schedule for #yoga: ⭐8:30-9:30pm Morning Yoga w Lily @lilianac60 ⭐5:45pm #Strength & Balance w Lily @lilianac60 (Chair Yoga w weights) 🌟7-8pm Yoga Fusion w Betsy (vinyasa yoga w #weights and props 💪 great for the intermediate yogi) See you on the mat! #mytrinity #unionbeachyoga #jerseyshore #hazlet #angelcards #asana #meditate #yogagirl #yogaeverydamnday #yogaasana #yogafit #props

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Last but not least, we are so proud of our crew at KinChi for putting on this class!!

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This Sunday! Details on Facebook and Kin Chi Yoga website! Check out our events!!!

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