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Hello!  This finds me in South Minneapolis;

a) helping my daughter post foot surgery (successful.) 

b) being away from a constuction zone, my house, during a big renovation.

c) going to Mpls Yoga Center Retreat to practice and to explore Guest Teaching opportunities.  My urban sangha, their staff Rocks.

d) transcribing information from the Science of Yoga 1000 hr course that I took last month at Kripalu. I will post some of what I learned but to sum it up; after reviewing lots of Medical Studies, and power talking with medical professionals in our dorm (great fun) I can safely say that  "studies show that yoga and meditation is good for your health." It was also wonderful seeing old colleagues, especially Ray Christ who I studied Jaguar Path with.  Congratulations to him and Nina on their marriage!! I invited myself to their wedding but it was in Costa Rica so dang, I had to pass. 

EXCITING NEWS: I am about to sign on as a co-anchor tentant at True North Health Care Bemidji, sharing space In The Clearing Yoga and Meditation Studio.  More on our collaboration soon.  I'd be rolling out mats today but I have committements in Mpls and the Tetons this month.  I am beyond psyched for whats ahead, I can do work-shops and short term specialty classes in a lovely setting and be surrounded by awesome like minded services. True North is a jewel in northern Minnesota and Dr Pittman is a dear friend. So WOW, in April I'll have some things scheduled. and some pictures posted.

One more thing that I'm  promoting is a BOUNDRY WATER SUMMER RETREAT  August (8th-15)  on Lake Jasper. Go to Sudhalundeen.com for details (FYI space is limited.)  Sudha is a Kripalu Yoga Teacher/Master and another dear friend. I will be assisting her chef Elise at the reatreat and probably hauling some paddles.....etc.  I hope this finds you transitioning to early spring, more light is always a plus. 

Jai Bhagwan!! Always contact me here or text. I love hearing from you.    Ambi    

I will be at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for the first part of this month and will bring back some cutting edge research on the Science of Yoga! The rest of the month I'll be in Mpls visiting a couple yoga centers and returning home to Light Up Your Yoga! Guest Teaching at Rize was wonderful, Julie Frank is awesome to collaborate with.

Stay Tuned, Ambika

For all that are interested in lighting up your yoga practice this is what I will be teaching Locally and Beyond, this winter and spring. All Guest Teaching will be announced on this page, scroll down.

Join me in a class or workshop where I will be using Kripalu Approach methodology and offering step by step instruction in pranayama/breathing techniques eg; dirgha, ujjayi, kapalabhati, bhastrika, bramari, nadi shohadna, and hara breath as well as breath retention and locks. The different types of prana, benefits of pranayama, mechanics of breath, and subtle body anatomy will be explored while you practice. The intention is to move awakened prana through all parts of your body creating rivers of energy and cleansing.  You will skillfully be guided to put yourself in postures/ you do yoga. Willfully direct your breath and attention to feelings, sensations, lines of energy while practicing nonjudgemental awareness/you do yoga and yoga does you. Express yourself freely under the direction of prana, meditation in motion/ yoga does you.  Jai Bhagwan!!

RIZE PILATES AND YOGA STUDIO 318 Beltrami Ave Nw, Bemidji Saturday Jan.25, 10:30-12:30  $25 cash or check to me                       *Space is limited so text me 218-760-9642 to reserve a space

I brought in the New Year dancing to Cory Medina and the Brothers last night, today I'm stretching out my muscles! And I'm gearing up to remove more piles of snow from the ground and the roof(s.) We got a major dump of it recently, hence we have days of major shoveling. But its gorgeous.  And I'm happy to say that I upgraded my car, I bought a new Subaru that can travel through the elements safely.

I wont be traveling far until the end of January so do keep checking this site for specific times when I'll be teaching locally. Again "Light Up Your Yoga"/ Kripalu Approach Yoga with focus on pranayama, is being scheduled at a couple of studios.  I'm also scheduling private sessions that are designed to meet individual intentions/needs. Sneak peak ; Feb will take me to Mass, NYC, and then to Mpls. Contact me with any questions/inquiry about services I can offer before, during (Mpls) or after.

A fellow yoginni recently remarked that she wished there was a way that all folks who practice yoga could collectively meet in a mass somewhere or at a designated spot in their state to chant the sacred sound of OM (and other chants.) With the powerful intention that an altering of mind, body, and spirit would occur in this divided, crazy, country of ours. I myself have committed to sharing peace, hope, and compassion wherever I go, more that I ever have as well as armoring up to calling out the bad guys. Speaking truth while cherishing life. So Go For It!! Share your gifts, be bold, light up the room's you enter, and breathe.  

Life is Breath, breathe deeply.....Love to All,  Ambi,  or Karen Ruth!

 

To be Jolly!  I hope you are feeling cheerful, in the moment, and enjoying treats. They seem to be everywhere.  I recently went to Mpls Yoga Center Retreat where I endulged in delicious baked goods, guitar music, a great class, and Reiki (customer appreciation day.) Be sure to take in some yoga classes at your favorite studio, we Teachers are super tuned in to trying to keep you breathing and sane.

As for breathing I have proposed "Light Up Your Yoga" to several studios; Kripalu Approach pranayama infused class(es) or workshop(s) beginning after the new year. Locally I'll start @ Lilypad, but stay tuned for other locations including the Twin Cities. Ill also post details of what you will learn or how you'll refresh your practice.

One of my Kriplau Master Yoga Teachers, Sudah Lundeen, will be Guest Teaching at; The Marsh in Minnetonka, the day after Christmas @ 1:00. I'll be there with her, also family and friends. Look at their Dec. calendar if you're interested in a deeply relaxing class.

Whatever your tradition is this time of year may it be good, and may you enjoy it.  May ALL beings be happy, healthy, and know peace. Om Shanti Om

Ambika-ren JAI