A New Year Message
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Dear Friends,
When uncertainty abounds, it helps to widen the frame. Step back, breathe, and remember that trial and error is fertile soil, where new ideas sprout and resilience takes root. As Albert Einstein observed, “No problem can be solved from the same consciousness that created it.” 2025 invites us to see the world anew, beginning with the way we stand, breathe, and move.
Stop — Breathe — Begin Again
Take a breath. Close your eyes. Look inside. Take another breath. Open your eyes. Presto. New opportunities await. Repeat as needed. Simple, repeatable actions build reliable calm. In practice, we translate that rhythm into clear anchors: downward facing dog adho mukha svanasana to lengthen and ground; lotus pose (or a supported variation) to settle and listen. Returning to downward facing dog adho mukha svanasana during transitions keeps the mind steady; resting in lotus pose reconnects breath and intention.
Practice Anchors: Simple, Repeatable, Real
Whether you are exploring the Ashtanga yoga workshop format, revisiting fundamentals, or meeting the mat after a long break, clarity grows from small, consistent steps.
A 7-Minute Reset
Sit quietly for 60–90 seconds; soften the jaw and eyes.
Flow 3 gentle rounds of Surya Namaskara, pausing in downward facing dog adho mukha svanasana for 5 breaths each round.
Close with 1–2 minutes seated in lotus pose (use props if needed), noticing how breath shapes attention.
One final downward facing dog adho mukha svanasana to integrate, then rest.
Community, Classes & What’s Ahead
This year, you might explore the Ashtanga yoga primary series, look for Ashtanga classes near you, or study with dedicated teachers. Wherever you are on the path, the heart of yoga practice is the same: discipline and devotion leading toward freedom. I’ll be back on the road soon and look forward to seeing your smiling faces in upcoming Ashtanga yoga classes, whether for a day-long immersion or a fuller training.
Sending LOVE and much ALOHA for a happy, healthy 2025!
— David & Shelley