We'll be hosting book club again in the fall, but wanted to give you a head's up about the next two books so you can get some reading in over the summer. The first book is The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield, and the second book is And The Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini. You can click the titles to purchase these books on Amazon. Happy reading!
Setting Healthy Boundaries →
Do you feel like you are constantly giving so much that you have nothing left for yourself? Do you have a hard time saying no? Do you feel over-committed, tired, and burnt out? When someone asks you to do something, is your first response yes? Only to immediately regret it and realize you have overextended yourself, AGAIN!
If you answered yes to any of these questions, chances are your boundaries are a bit weak. When your boundaries are weak, you say yes to things you don’t want to do, and that leaves you dreading the commitment and feeling a bit resentful.
Let’s change this around and get those boundaries in place so they can better serve you!
Come join us for our 2nd Women’s Self-Care Workshop on Sunday, May 21st at Oyster Bay Yoga! We will dive deep into how to create healthy boundaries specifically for YOU! You will learn what values you hold nearest and dearest to your heart and how to build those boundaries around them.
As if that wasn’t enough, Veronica Valli will lead us in a few rounds of” Tapping” which is a combination of acupressure points with modern psychology to help reprogram that automatic ‘Yes’ response so that your Yes is always a 100% yes. And your No, is a complete sentence.
We will follow that up with some gentle yoga with Amy Basnight, and sprinkle in essential oils to support our transformation and experience.
This event sold out last time so don’t wait and get your tickets TODAY!
$40 per person (10%off for OB Yoga members)
project:OM
Thanks to all who participated in our project:OM class today and donated to Susan G Komen. If you missed the class, you haven't missed your opportunity to donate to support breast cancer research.
During class I shared a message from my teacher, Chrissy Carter about intention setting. Here is her quote:
“Dear Friends,
When we think about what we really want, we don’t always consider what we’re willing to endure to make it happen. In fact, the seemingly insurmountable challenges that inevitably arise along the way force us to prove our commitment to the path. If our why is not compelling enough, we might not find the strength to see it through.
Yoga, for me, is so much about the process of alignment—the alignment of my body, yes, but really the practice of aligning myself with my purpose. Yoga helps me clarify my intention and chart my course. When I feel lost or overwhelmed or stuck, I know that my work is to own my why.
This spring, prioritize the practices that quiet the noise and connect you to your purpose. Get to the heart of your why and know that when you’re aligned with your intention, you can move mountains.
Much love.
Chrissy”
New Lunchtime Stretch & Breathe Classes Starting in April
What is EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)?
by Veronica Valli EFT, NLP, Life coach
I came across EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) a few years ago when I was struggling with public speaking. I would get so nervous before I had to speak I wanted to throw up. I met an EFT practitioner who said she could help with that. As a traditionally trained therapist I was skeptical, but desperate enough to give it a try. At first, EFT seems a little bizarre, tapping on energy meridian points whilst saying statements to do with the issue you are working on. But the effects were immediate and dramatic. I then used EFT on a variety of other personal issues with the same effect.
The premise of EFT is very simple: 'The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system.'
Our body is an energy system but we have lost the ability to process our emotions in a way that is helpful to us. Instead, these negative feelings and emotions get trapped in our central nervous system causing us emotional and physical distress.
EFT solves this problem simply and effectively.
'Tapping' and focusing on the 'issue' releases the negative energy. Stress, anxiety, emotional blocks, fear - all these issues can be addressed through EFT. EFT can also help with weight loss, issues from the past, depression, resentment and trauma.
Nearly everyone sees results after their first session.
I have been practicing EFT since 2009 and I constantly amazed at the results I see in myself and others.
We'll be exploring EFT on Saturday, March 25th from 2-4pm at our Women's Self-Care Workshop at Oyster Bay Yoga. Join us!
To learn more about EFT visit Facebook.com/OysterbayEFT, or email Veronica at veronicavalli@me.com
Book Club
Join us on Friday March 10th from 6:30-8:30pm for an hour of yoga with Peggy Adair followed by book discussion and socializing at the studio. Our book this month is The Untethered Soul by Michael A Singer. $20 per person (free for members). BYO snacks and wine!