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The Art of Time Travel (and How to Stop Doing it)
THE ART OF TIME TRAVEL (and How to Stop Doing it) Saturday, September 16th at 2-4pm at Namaste Yoga + Wellness | Grand Lake, Oakland CA...

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Aspects of Asana - Class Notes
5 Weeks - Aspects of Asana Updated though 7/2/2017 Asana (or seat) is the third of the eight limbs of yoga as outlined by the sage...

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Observing the Niyamas - Class Notes
Earlier this year, I taught an 5-week course on the second limb of yoga, the Niyamas, during my Yoga & Meditation class at Namaste and...

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Exploration of the Yamas - Class Notes
Earlier this year, I taught an 5-week course on the first limb of yoga, the Yamas, during my Yoga & Meditation class at Namaste and I'd...

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Notes, Nidra, and Kalamazoo! (March/April Newsletter)
Notes, Nidra, and Kalamazoo! Every Monday, in Oakland, CA, I teach a class aptly called Yoga & Meditation. In this class we go through...

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Journey Through the Chakras Class Notes
Earlier this year, I taught an 8-week course on Chakra system during my Monday night Yoga & Meditation class at Namaste Rockridge and I'd...

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Monthly Yoga Nidra | Namaste Rockridge
Monthly Yoga Nidra with Jerry Givens1st Fridays 7:15-8:15pm at Namaste Rockridge Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) is the practice of conscious deep

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Awaken Your Creativity Workshop | Namaste Rockridge
Awaken Your Creativity Workshop January 14th at 1-4pm at Namaste Rockridge Start your year off right by using your yoga practice to dive...

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Choosing Compassion in Times of Suffering
The last month has been fueled with acts of hate and violence happening all over the world. From deaths close to home, to attacks...

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New Oakland, CA Class! Starts May 2nd!
I'm so excited to announce that I am now a regular teacher at Namaste Studios in the Bay Area. Starting May 2nd, join me for a weekly...

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"The Difference Between Caution & Fear" (Article)
My article "The Difference Between Caution and Fear" is now live on YogaInternational.com. Check it out! #article #yoga #news #writing

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"How's it going?" Inviting Genuine Communication
A common question asked on a daily basis is “How are you?” It could show up as “what’s up?” or “how’s it going”. Normally used as a quick...

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"Now That I Know Better, I Do Better"
"I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better." - Maya Angelou A simple statement by the late Maya Angelou that...

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The Practice of Generosity in Trust
As I move through the world, I keep an eye out for things that remind me of truth. Truth about myself. Truth about my relationships....

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"Don't Take It Personally: A Practice of Non-Violence" (Article) on Yoga International
My new article, "Don't Take It Personally: A Practice of Non-Violence" is now published on Yoga International. Check it out! #Blog #news...

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"Discomfort vs. Danger" (Article) on Elephant Journal
Hello loves, I am SO EXCITED!! My recent article, Discomfort vs. Danger is published on Elephant Journal! Check it out and share with...

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