From “The Fiction Class”, a novel about a fiction writing teacher, her life, and her class are classes exercises as well as assignments. The classes assignments are listed at the end of each chapter about the class sessions. I’ve done a couple of the assignments … want to join in? They’re fun. ASSIGNMENT 2 Think of a person from history
I’ll be leading a Restorative Yoga class Friday, June 3 from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM at The Yoga Space in Ann Arbor. The fee is $20 and it’s helpful if you pre-register. This class will be different from the past restorative classes I lead over the winter. I’m trying a new idea, rotating yogis through a “circuit” of different
List five obsessions and write a paragraph about one of them. 1. Yoga 2. Words and Games … Word Games 3. Food 4. Loneliness 5. Time I am obsessed with yoga, doing yoga, teaching yoga, figuring out how many classes I can teach, how yoga fits int my life, influenced my life and how to have it nourish me rather
I’m reading “The Fiction Class”, a novel about a fiction writing teacher, her life, and her class. Included at the ends of each chapter about her classes are the assignments. I’ve done a few of the assignments along the way and they’ve been fun. Assignment One is to list five things you are obsessed with and write a paragraph about
Almost a week ago I spotted a ground hog in my front yard. When I asked him/her “Where do you think you’re going?” it went right under the front porch. I borrowed a live trap and so far I’ve caught a neighborhood cat and, yesterday, a young raccoon. At least I haven’t caught any skunks (so far)!
I’m considering entering a 5K Run and Walk next weekend. The Dexter-Ann Arbor race is a big deal here with a LOT of runners. I’m a walker, not a fast one, and not competitive when it comes to physical activity. My walk goal for May was to walk 30 miles. And, with just two days left I’m shy about four
I’ll be leading a Restorative Yoga class Friday, April 22 from 5:45 PM until 7:15 PM at The Yoga Space in Ann Arbor. The fee is $20 and it’s helpful if you pre-register. This class will be similar to the class I lead at Harmony Yoga a few weeks ago (see my earlier blog posting). If you’re interested, let me
Michigan is ugly in March so I struggled with the March theme of Panorama … until the last day of the month. Finally took myself out and shot for just about a half an hour and it worked (well enough) to my surprise. To see the panorama shots I took, you can start here: http://www.pixelgary.com/PAW/Theme/index.php?showimage=561
Simply put, restorative yoga focuses on relaxing the body in restful poses, usually well supported by props (blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps) and held for several minutes. Restorative classes are usually very relaxing and are a good complement to your current yoga practice. Because these are restful poses, the body has an opportunity to renew and heal. Countless studies have proven
This Friday, April 1, is the opening reception for this year’s AAWA juried show. The exhibit will hang for about a month at the Ann Arbor Public Library. The reception will be there from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM. It’s fun to hear the juror point out things about the entries and announce the winners. I’ll be there … feel