time to let go…
Woke up Saturday morning and peeked at enrollment list for October session of Letting Go. Only eight of the 21 enrolled were folks I knew. That amount of mystery was a non-negotiable signal: time to let go. Let go of any harbored agenda about what needed to happen. Let go of any particular practices to teach. Let go of any and all expectations. Because by now I know this one thing to be true: there are certain times I must land in the space, feel what is needed, offer that and only that. And this was one of those times.
Well, I actually did know one thing: an explicit desire to go slower than slow. Allow mega-moments of rest. Let go of quantity so folks could experience a resonant quality of depth. And that is just how it came down. I simply followed the intelligence of 21 beings entirely present. Each of you informed our communal practice, letting me know exactly what to do next. Three hours went by in a minute.
What did we do? Multiple releases for neck and back and shoulders and hips. And very luxurious stretching of the big anatomy connecting pelvis to legs. Barely touched core strength. Never made it to territory between knee and foot or the acres between shoulder and hand. The trance stillness at 4:00 closing time was so dense. Slower than slow was just the right medicine.
“I was at your amazing Letting Go workshop today. I’m so glad I came. I am a lifelong yogi and lately (past 3-4 years) struggle to surrender to the practice due to physical limitations. And it’s discouraging shuffling around the myriad props I need which disrupts the flow. So, I’m excited to find a new practice that I can continue as I age! Thrilled.” LJA
This is the work I am meant to do in the world. And I have dedicated this fall to offering an easy does it practice once a month. Is this for you? It is if you’d like 2025 to look different. It is if you’re tired of never feeling quite up to par. It is if you’re ready to be inspired and supported in tenderly caring for your precious body. If any of this speaks to you, then make this a priority. Need another testimonial?
Holy moly, yesterday's workshop was truly revelatory. I so appreciate the manner in which you helped us to investigate new techniques and awarenesses. It was just amazing - and extremely emotional. I'm totally hooked! And very sore! And on and on! CF
I love working with you in this way. Doing this practice in the cradle of community is so yummy. And repetition is clearly such a game changer. And I did promise the folks present I would get to the territory between knee and foot AND the acres between shoulder and hand. So I suppose there will be a bit of agenda for the 3 upcoming Sunday afternoons---Nov 10, Dec 1, Jan 12--- at Clara Auditorium. You can save by pre-enrolling all three. Or enroll in any one. All sessions back-dropped with the rhythmic music you love. If you also love to dance, Sunday Sweat Your Prayers 10:00-12:00 w/ Bella is on those same Sunday mornings. You can make a whole Body Love day of it.
Body Love is the natural outcome of dedicating your time to cultivating Body Joy. Let’s have some of that together.
❤️Bella