There’s always one. One time it was the curly-haired woman. She was always coming in late and making a commotion, needing more space, the door open, the door closed. Another time it was the sneezing, sniffling woman who seemed to want her mat next to mine wherever I moved in the room. How could I…
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I Am Who I Am (That is That)
There is an uplifting, joyful song that I like entitled “I Am”, a sing along mantra with musical embellishment by Guru Singh, Seal & Friends. It has a lovely tune and it makes me laugh, reminiscing about a similar mantra I know, “I am who I am and that’s all that I am,” chanted by…
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Prenatal Yoga
All stages of pregnancy are invited to any of our Gentle Yoga classes, taught by experienced yoga instructors trained in addressing special needs, including pregnancy. Our instructors will help women in all stages of pregnancy to modify postures and adapt the practice to their special circumstances. Find Gentle Yoga classes on our schedule ›
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“More Meditation Centers Offer Spiritual Awakenings for Guests on the Go”
Short retreats come to Shambhala Mountain Center, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and others
By Lauren Lipton
Updated May 7, 2014 8:22 p.m. ET
Read ArticleThe Birchwood Center for Yoga and Massage in Nyack, N.Y., had been offering an annual weekend pilgrimage to Montauk, N.Y., for two years when it got the message from clients that Friday-through-Sunday was too much time away. Last year, owners Charlene Bradin and Betsy Ceva organized a "stay-at-home vacation" weekend of workshops in yoga, breathing and chakras. Even then, there were scheduling conflicts. "People said they couldn't make Saturday, they couldn't make Sunday. So we said, 'Why are we shooting ourselves in the foot?' " Ms. Bradin says.
