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SPIDER POSE…IS IT A “REAL YOGA” POSE?

Posted on July 12, 2018 by meelswa

Variations of Goddess Pose, utkata konasana, are sometimes called Spider Pose…but, is there a sanskrit name? I don’t know and to me it doesn’t matter. Does it feel good in my body? Does it invite strength, vitality, clarity, calm and … Continue reading →

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Yin Yoga & Essential Oils workshop with me Sunday November 5th 6-8pm at Bikram Yoga Livermore!

Posted on October 26, 2017 by meelswa

Yin Yoga & Essential Oils workshop with me Sunday November 5th 6-8pm at Bikram Yoga Livermore ! Learn how to enhance your yin yoga experience and your health using essential oils. We’ll introduce frankincense oil (the creme de la creme of oils!), … Continue reading →

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I TEACH BECAUSE I CARE

Posted on January 18, 2017 by meelswa

Seven years ago I attended a yoga retreat where I set an intention to manifest my dream. After being led through a process of inquiry and, making a declaration in the present tense, I simply wrote “I am a yoga … Continue reading →

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Evening of healing yoga and reiki with Carl John and Amelia Andaleon – earthquake relief for Nepal

Posted on June 15, 2015 by meelswa

Yin and restorative yoga with yoga instructor Amelia Andaleon and live music and reiki with Carl John at The Yoga Fusion in San Ramon, California. I will lead yin/restorative yoga while he performs live music and offers reiki to each … Continue reading →

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Day 21 SFY Mindful May Challenge – Pray for Nepal

Posted on May 28, 2015 by meelswa

One of my goals during this 21-day mindfulness challenge was to find my slides from Nepal, then scan and share them to bring awareness to the recent devastation in this beautiful himalayan country. I put word out in my community … Continue reading →

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