oh my heart is exploding with love!
Last night, I had the honor to speak at American University at a session for the TRANSFORMATIONS course sponsored by the LEAP Program which is supported, created and inspired by the fabulous author, Iris Krasnow. Iris is an engaging, thoughtful, loving supporter of WOMEN and our stories, our voices, our growth and our lives. I adore her spunk, character and authenticity.
I presented an “Intro to Yoga & Meditation” and think we had a really wonderful conversation exploring these topics and HOW THESE TRADITIONS RELATE TO OUR MODERN, BUSY, WONDERFUL lives.
One of the students, Lynne Foltz, wrote this poem about our time together.
I could not be more honored that she embraced and integrated the principles into a creative piece to express her self and what she learned.
Lessons from Pleasance on LEAP Day
Explore yoga
in my own way
Choose an image
to energize the spirit
Find a leader
and share community
Relax
and love myself
Touch my chest
take a deep breath
Fill the diaphragm
with fresh air
Exhale slowly
stress will fly away
Relax
and love myself
Shake one hand
then one shoulder
A little
then a lot
Anchor barefeet
to the ground
Relax
and love myself
Hands down
to center or
Palms up
to surrender
Focus in,
not out
Relax
and love myself
Tame the
monkey mind
Consider wisdom
of Buddha
Send blessings
to all beings
Relax
and love myself
Respect
the life force
Find enlightenment
and renewal in nature
Let go
of attachment
I am precious
in this brief moment of time.
by Lynne Foltz
That is so beautiful and touching.