Training
LOVE as an ACTION in Middle School
Yogi Bhajan taught us “LOVE has two polarities-conditional and unconditional. Conditional LOVE has expectations, which give us pain and joy. Unconditional LOVE gives us ecstasy, self-fulfillment, self-respect, self-esteem, and knowledge of our higher selves.” We connected to our lineage of teachings at Renfroe Middle, our training ground. Our Step 2 teachers led the way…. We…
Read MoreWarriors of Light, Step 1 {part 2}
You Have the Right To Be Here. You Have the Right to Feel. You Have the Right to Act. You Have the Right to Love. You Have the Right to Speak. You Have the Right to See. You Have the Right To Know.…
Read MoreWarriors of Light: Step 1 {part 1}
26 Warriors of Light stepped into MLK weekend training with open hearted dignity. Dr. King taught us, “The time is always right to do the right thing.”… “Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.” … “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for…
Read MoreHooray For Intergenerational Yoga Day, part 2
You are here. Make yourself hear. Hear your pattern. You’re not on Saturn. You are here. This is clear. Hear your voice. Quite a choice. Hear your rhythm. You’re here with ’em. Hear your heartbeat. You’re not on the street. You are here. with your ears. Hear your heart. State of the…
Read MoreHooray for Intergenerational Yoga Day, part 1
Tune into what matters and tune out what does not Stretch your arms high sense train of thought Lift UP your low belly your thumbs and your knees Don’t Rock the Boat Pretty, Pet Please Giggle at Planks And faces of strength hands under knees connect circumstances Lean Back, Lift Up Are you…
Read MoreThe One and Only Ivan Family Yoga
Each year Little Shop of Stories, a bookstore in Decatur, has a city wide reading initiative called On the Same Page. Readers of all ages enjoy the same book and for several weeks, activities are planned for the schools and the community leading up to the grand finale which is a guest reading…
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