SLH Yoga & Wellness

🧘‍♀️ Have you been following our posts on the (five) Yamas, also known as the ethics of yoga (and first of the eight limbs)? If not, no worries! We've got the rest of them for you. The first was Ahimsa (do no harm), the second is Satya (practice of truthfulness), the third is Asteya (non-stealing), the fourth is Brahmacharya("right use of energy") and the fifth (and last) of the Yamas is Aparigraha, which means the practice of non-attachment.

🙏 Aparigraha often translates as ‘non-greed’, ‘non-possessiveness’, and ‘non-attachment’. The word ‘graha’ means to take, to seize, or to grab, ‘pari’ means ‘on all sides’, and the prefix ‘a’ negates the word itself – basically, it means ‘non’. This important yama teaches us to take only what we need, keep only what serves us in the moment, and to let go when the time is right.

“Flowers too wither and fall, but they inspire one and all.” ― Avijeet Das

Reference: https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/philosophy/aparigraha-practising-non-attachment

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An amazing morning to witness both the power and beauty of nature. At first saddened by the fallen amd compromised tree, then brightened by the wildlife in all its glory. Finally, on to one of our favorite local stops for some tea and the best chocolate croissant!!!

So grateful to have these opportunities and spend time with a dear friend to boot!! 💖

The earth has music for those who listen. — William Shakespeare

Beautiful few days...full moon, first ride of the season with my new bestie, sushi at one of our favorite spots and gorgeous full moon sound bath this am.

Grateful.

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"I will recommend this book to all of you who want to develop yourself. It is easy to understand and can describe the problem and help you to find a real problem in yourself and will guide you to fix it as well!" ~ CR

Haven't gotten your copy of Reflections yet? Get it from the website below or search for Reflections by Sarah Hannah on Amazon. :) Follow on social media for inspirational quotes and images, highlights from recent events, upcoming events and help with everything from business strategy to mindfulness.

https://www.secondlifecareers.com/events

🧘‍♀️ Have you been following our posts on the (five) Yamas, also known as the ethics of yoga (and first of the eight limbs)? If not, no worries! We've got the rest of them for you. The first was Ahimsa (do no harm), the second is Satya, which is the practice of truthfulness, the third is Asteya or non-stealing and the fourth is Brahmacharya or "right use of energy".

🙏Brahmacharya evokes a sense of directing our energy away from external desires … and instead, towards finding peace and happiness within ourselves. How will you use your energy today?

Reference: https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/philosophy/the-yamas-brahmacharya-right-use-of-energy

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Anyone else feeling this today? I've been sneezing like crazy! Who knew, lol. I would've thought after pur crazy storms that dust would be low. Feel free to share any allergy tips! I have my standard stuff but this is nuts!

🌿 Dive into tranquility on Monday mornings with a Slow Flow & Meditation Yoga class at 9:30AM, designed to help you find inner peace amidst life's hustle! 🧘‍♀️ Let your worries melt away as you move through gentle poses and embrace deep relaxation. Join us for a rejuvenating experience that nourishes your mind, body, and soul. 🌟

On Fridays and Saturdays, don't miss the invigorating All Levels Flow classes on Friday and Saturday mornings, perfect for every yogi seeking a dynamic blend of movement and mindfulness! 💫 Embrace the journey of self-discovery and join us on the mat, we look forward to practicing with you!

www.slhyogawellness.com/schedule

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🧘‍♀️ Have you been following our posts on the Yamas, also known as the ethics of yoga (and first of the eight limbs)? If not, no worries! We've got the rest of them for you. The first was Ahimsa (do no harm), the second is Satya, which is the practice of truthfulness, and the third is Asteya or non-stealing.

🙏 It also means not taking that which is not freely offered, including not only material objects but also time, thoughts, energy, emotions and ideas. We steal because we somehow perceive the universe as lacking abundance, or we think that there is not enough for everyone. To practice asteya means rooting out any subconscious beliefs of lack and scarcity that cause greed and hoarding.

✨ The ultimate lesson of Asteya is that there is already enough. We can, with practice, shift from a mindset of lack and scarcity to one of abundance and gratitude.

Reference: https://medium.com//asteya-the-virtue-of-non-stealing-d2a48f3745a1

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It's hump day and what better way to continue your week than starting your day with gratitude and a smile. Inspired by a comment from Tammy last night, I thought this might be fun.

Pause for 30 seconds and think about one thing you're grateful for... your home, family, garden, etc.then snap a picture and share. Don't worry about what you look like, this was me last night as we debated big hair and humidity (and no makeup) I'm grateful for my mop, even when it's unweildy. 💗

💖 The Beauty You See in Me Is a Reflection of You. ~ Rumi

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think yourself as beautiful? Is it your appearance, sense of humor? Your heart, your soul?

✨ Haven't gotten your copy of Reflections yet? Get it from the website below or search for "Reflections by Sarah Hannah" on Amazon. :) Follow on social media for inspirational quotes and images, highlights from recent events, upcoming events and help with everything from business strategy to mindfulness.

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Inspired by all the amazing love at Electric Forest this weekend, I wanted to revisit the yamas - starting with a picture straight from the forest about nothing but love.

The aftermath & behind the scenes.

So, you've seen all the fun & wonderful event pics and family time but let's be real, when there are this many moving parts there are bound to be some hiccups. Well, our trip was amazing & a labor of love for every single one of us & then some. Major gratitude and resilience in this crew & its supporters!!

To paint the picture, we have a 42ft (more than twice the size of 2 regular cars) class A RV. That is not a vehicle that can go everywhere, including under bridges in our own town (needs ~12 feet of clearance).

It all started when fedex lost the tickets...oh wait, they arrived the day after we left! 🤣 Well my sis, Mando & their peeps handled it. I'm oversimplifing by 1000%.

For the first time, we fit the RV in the driveway. We can only access it from one side (mostly) but you'll see a pic of a bunch of flowers I climbed through the plug in the fridge & troubleshoot the battery power...which didn't work right until we did a full recharge. You need a 50 Amp circuit for that, which we don't have at home...yet. 😁

Bob did a full workup on the mechanics and all was in good shape but this is RV life and s**t happens. As we were leaving at 9pm Tuesday night, one of the main cargo door locks jammed and wouldn't close and then the fan belt for the ac was making lots of noise. After lots of industrial wd40 we got the lock squared away but we went without AC on the drive out and back. You'll see the old school AC we used in the pics, plus open windows, of course. 😎

We finally make it to the Forest and after having the inside and under compartments of the RV searched by some amazingly sweet staff, found the check in. After a few calls & 30 min later, they figured out we're legit (ie the lost tickets), we were in!!!!

Fast forward to Saturday night... you saw the fun pics of us,right? 20 min after that a huge storm came in & shut the fest down, forcing everyone to leave. It was CRAZY! So what did we do? Made a fat dinner & played games. You laugh you drink, LCR & cards against humanity.

The ride home was sketch but bob & El (our bus) got us back safe, plus the moon that welcomed us home 💗

What better way to get moving for the summer than an invigorating yoga flow! Join Sarah on Fridays at 1PM for a 45-minute all-levels vinyasa flow! Expect fun music and a faster flow to get you going for the weekend!

❤ There is a 5-person minimum and pre-registration is required, which closes at 9PM the night before the class. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to [email protected].

Register --> www.slhyogawellness.com/schedule

It's been a while, but we are walking every Tuesday and Thursday at 730am On the greenway. 😁 respond if you want to join us And look for pop-up walks or just say hi. 💕 it is a gorgeous day to get out and move!!!

"I will recommend this book to all of you who want to develop yourself. It is easy to understand and can describe the problem and help you to find a real problem in yourself and will guide you to fix it as well!" ~ CR

Haven't gotten your copy of Reflections yet? Get it from the website below or search for Reflections by Sarah Hannah on Amazon. Book are also available in stores , and . 😍 Follow on social media for inspirational quotes and images, highlights from recent events, upcoming events and help with everything from business strategy to mindfulness.

https://www.secondlifecareers.com/events

Attention all you amazing ladies!! I'm excited to announce a collaboration with some amazing femalepreneurs next week at the 11th annual ladies night in Fanwood on Thursday, June 6th!!

Stop by and visit our table on from 6 to 9 pm! Come to the Plaza between Fanwood Crossing I & Fanwood Crossing II Buildings on South Ave in Fanwood. Look for Michele & Tovah to grab some amazing goodies, we'll have paintings and essential oils, inspirational guided journals and calendars, yoga giveaways and upcoming events and more.

Enjoy music, mingling and shopping to support local merchants and small businesses! First 250 ladies to register will get a free goody bag! The evening will culminate in a monster Tricky Tray and champagne reception, that will cap off this fabulous night! Creative Wellness also has a basket entered in the tricky tray with lots of wonderful prizes.

Although this is free to the public, please RSVP so they know to expect you.

What better way to get moving for the summer than an invigorating yoga flow! Join Sarah on Fridays at 1PM for a 45-minute all-levels vinyasa flow! Expect fun music and a faster flow to get you going for the weekend!

❤ There is a 5-person minimum and pre-registration is required, which closes at 6PM the night before the class. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to [email protected].

Register --> www.slhyogawellness.com/schedule

Rabbit rabbit!! Can't think of a better way to start my 50th birthday month than teaching yoga at zen Buddhist retreat in this beautifully historic area. Brought a few bowls to play for nature...and me. 💕 Excited for all the amazing events this weekend, including forest bathing and a beautiful sound bath with the amazing nick. This will be my last post for the weekend, have a beautiful day!! 💗

So much gratitude... 🙏

As everything continues to bloom and the weather brings warmth and beauty to lighten and re-energize our minds, bodies and souls, I'm excited to share that I'll be teaching yoga at this beautiful event next month. Check out this fantastic schedule at the upcoming Taste of Zen Retreat from May 31st to June 2nd at Stony Point Center in NY! There will be lots of time for self-care, so grab your journal or reach out for your copy of Reflections via the link below.

Join us for a rejuvenating weekend experience that blends meditation, yoga, tai chi, sound bath, tong-gong health exercises, prayer, forest bathing and lectures... all designed to nourish your mind, body and spirit. Spaces are filling up fast, so don't miss your chance to secure your spot at this transformative retreat. Register now to reserve your place and embark on a journey towards inner peace and renewal.

For more information and to register, visit https://www.secondlifecareers.com/events and to get the journal, just click the button at the top of the page.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Taste of Zen Retreat and sharing this enriching experience with you. ❤️