Hi Friends, Family, and Yoga Practitioners!

I feel happy to be back in Arizona! The High Desert is a wonderful home: the mountains, creeks, cacti, and magical sunsets. Ah! Beautiful.  Please take a look at my new schedule. There are some exciting additions, including a new Kids Yoga class at Seven Centers Yoga Arts, and a Prenatal Yoga class at Shiva Shack’s new location on Cherry Street and Main. Also, join me for my monthly Hatha Basics workshop at Shiva Shack.

I just returned from Clearwater Beach, Florida, where I got the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. The newest friend I’d like to talk about is a dolphin named Winter. Winter lives in the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and has worn a prosthetic tail for most of her life. She was accidentally trapped in a crab cage and rope, which forced her rescuers to amputate her infected tail and find a creative solution to keep her swimming. She is such a sweet, loving dolphin here to inspire and help children and adults overcome trauma and emotional pain. Now, children from all over the world go to visit her, just to be in her presence. When I met her, I immediately fell in love, and moreover, I felt her love and spirit so purely, like she was a great guru. I cried and cried, and it was as if I was meeting an old friend. She is the Great Dolphin Guru. My hope is to take a group to meet her next year. I would like to do yoga with her. Please let me know if you are interested. (For more about Winter, go to SeeWinter.com)
The angel message of for the month of August is Inner Wisdom. This is the month to meditate and organize the wisdom that already exists deep down in the heart center.  This means that we have to make the connections with clarity and confidence.  Often times, Inner Wisdom may not be obvious, but with deep silence and connection to the heart center, we can access it in Godspeed. In practical terms, this means that we need to act on our Inner Wisdom. Make a worthy foundation for real change and transformation to occur so that you can live an inspired life.  Remember. Life is meant to be rich with inspiration. Can we inspire like Winter?

 

Anouncements

September 26th –  October 5th

Children’s Yoga Teacher Training at 7 Centers Yoga Arts

August 24nd- Basic Hatha Yoga at Shiva Shack from 4-6 pm

Retreats

Restorative Yoga Retreat in Pinetop, AZ

Saturday, Aug. 30-  Sunday, Aug. 31,

Meet Winter Yoga Retreat in Clearwater Beach, AZ

July of 2015

For more information, including registration and payment, please go to Ana-Yoga.com.

Much love to you and yours. Namaste, Ana

It is that time again to pull out the deck of angel cards and pick one for the month of June. First, I would like to tell you about my sister’s article. If you live in Sedona or the surrounding areas, you have probably felt the effects of the fires in the canyon for the past two weeks. Respiration has been difficult, and the air quality of the Verde Valley has been unhealthy, especially if you have sensitive health issues like asthma. I highly recommend you read my sister’s article about Ayurvedic treatments and recommendations for respiration health in this month’s 7 Centers Yoga Arts Newsletter. It is a must-read!  The angel card for the month of June is from Doreen Virtue’s and Radleigh Valentine’s Angel Tarot Cards deck.  The card of the month is Strength and Archangel Ariel. The message states that we must cultivate great inner strength and release harsh judgments. As Mercury Retrograde begins on June 7th, we must re-lease habits of the past and re-form them to re-create a new existence all together.  This could be challenging because the ahamkara (ego) wants to control the outcome, and reach a goal. In realty, we are already at the outcome of our true nature, and the end-result is limitless, like the universe we live in at this very moment. This month we are putting our strength into action, and doing the work necessary to go beyond our own limitations. These are uncharted times, so we must not rely on the mind to take us through the journey of inner strength. We must open up our hearts to make real changes and establish new paradigms of thinking. At first it may not be easy, but through practice, we will realize that we are making so many changes with very little effort. Ultimately, we find that we are being helped tremendously. Amen! Thank God! Thank Goddess!

 Announcements

June 8th Free Yoga Day at 7 Centers- All day

June 16th Free Essential Oils Workshop at Mother’s Nest Topic: Summer Oils for Kids 4:30 PM

June 22nd- Basic Hatha Yoga at Shiva Shack from 4-6 pm

June 16-June 19 Lil Yogis and Yoginis

June 23-26 Lil Tots

Summer Kids Yoga Camp at Shiva Shack

July7-July 11 Summer Kids Yoga Camp at Hot Yoga 365, Clearwater, FL

Retreats

Restorative Yoga Retreat in Pinetop, AZ

Saturday, Aug. 30-  Sunday, Aug. 31,

Restorative Yoga Retreat in Clearwater Beach, AZ

July 24rd- July 27th

For more information, including registration and payment, please go to Ana-Yoga.com.

Much love to you and yours. Namaste, Ana

Too Much
I did way too much exercise on Day Four of my Transformation Cleanse. My family and I hiked the Camp Verde caves across from Camp Verde High School. I didn't know it would turn into a two and a half hour adventure. On the cleanse, it is suggested that you exercise 30-45 minutes. Additional stress on the body should be avoided. Although I was aware of the exercise guidelines, I still participated and enjoyed the hike. The caves were so unique, and I had a distinct feeling that people lived there. I felt the spirits of the past. I looked around, and it felt as if it was a neighborhood hundreds of years ago.  I could feel the tasks of the community being done, and the routines of living on the land. I felt special to connect to the history of the land. The limestone of the caves were like chalk. The ruins on the top of the mountains were untouched and preserved. We even found some ancient pottery pieces. My son was amazing; he hiked all the way up the mountain on his own. He didn't complain about it; he really enjoyed the hike. I really think one day he will be a long distance runner or cross country competitor. He is very athletic, and it comes totally natural to him. We also took our small dog, Chuy, who is just a puppy. And the dog did a fabulous job too. He loved it. He barked at every little creature though, which echoed from mountain to mountain. His barks awakened the spirit of the mountains. I saw the faces in the rocks; and they were very old and wise. I gave the rocks and mountains all my worries, and I made a wish.
The Mother
I am working on a book that has totally challenged me to listen faithfully to the Mother, which is the Goddess. My fourth day was filled of listening exercises for me to examine and analyze. I returned again to the Goddess to help listen deeply with compassion and purpose and most of all clarity. Don't get me started about clarity! I feel like most of my life has had some level of confusion in decision making. The last six months for me has been a practice of clarity and clarity and yearning for more clarity. I noticed a few days ago that my son and I have communication problems, where sometimes he doesn't listen to me. I am sure there are instances where communication is an issue for everyone, but I wanted to see my 5 year-old's response to my question, "Why don't you listen to Mama?"  And he simply said that he didn't know. I truly believe him. I don't think he knew. On this Day Four,  my big realization was that I needed to listen to him with more understanding and more love. I thought that I had been listening to him, but in actuality, I was too busy to consistently listen to him with my heart. I know that no one is perfect, and I don't pretend to ever be perfect. I was just happy that I discovered a deeper understanding of my beautiful boy. You can't receive these moments of understanding if you are too rigid and firm with children. You need to lighten with them to totally understand their imagination and world. It is well worth the investigation. The Goddess led me to this deeper understanding of my family. I believe that she has a hand in everything I do and I am so grateful for her presence in my life.
Vitality of Listening and Loving
We all want to be heard and listened to unconditionally, especially children. It is an act of love to give another person this space and hold it safe and secure for them. When we rush to judgment and criticism, we are no longer listening. We are no long feeling. We are no longer empathizing  with them. We cause them stress and generate stress within the thinking mind. This is a form of violence and aggression. Listening is the most loving act we can give another person. It is the most important weapon of our generation. It is the most forgotten skill in the world. Listening is one thing we can do today to change our entire environment. When we focus on what others are saying with loving intentions, then we become one with their hopes and dreams. Then we know that no word is ever wasted. No word is ever misused. We must know how to use the words wisely to empower us all. This is what really inspires me and motivates me on this journey.
What ignites your life? Where is your passion? Where is your excitement? We are meant to be excited about our own existence.
Namaste, Ana

Welcome to the month of May, and we may be experiencing the effects of what is called the Grand Cross in the night sky. It is a rare occurrence when the planets of Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Pluto are all aligned to form a cross over the earth. This time has been one of great change, but not like we are not used to it already. 2014 has been packed full of surprises, and twists and turns. This month’s angel message comes from a Doreen Virtue Ph.D.’s deck, The Goddess Guidance Oracle Card.

Creating a Sacred Space

Nemetona’s message focuses on creating time for silence and retreat. Nemetona was a Celtic goddess that created, sustained, and honored several power places in England. My interpretation of receiving Nemetona card is that we all need to connect with sacred space regularly during this time of great changes. I talk about this quite often in my yoga classes. We all yearn to connect with divine silence and the practices of yoga and meditation can help. Develop a home yoga practice for fifteen to thirty minutes. Include lots of Pranayama breathing practices, which is the energetic bridge between the external and the internal.

How can we create a sacred environment within our homes? Very simple devotional scenes can bring peace to any living area. One idea is to create lovely altars. Select an empty space that is kept tidy and clear of clutter. Second, choose a center piece for your altar. It could be a picture of a deity, statue, candle, painting, art piece, rock, book, card (from an angel or tarot deck), fortune cookie message, collage you have created, life map, journal entry (with a wish list or intention), geographic map (that has special meaning to you), or flowers from a garden. Lastly, surround your center piece with offerings of love, such as flowers, silks, incense, essential oils, or fruit. Pay close attention to keeping your altar clean from dust. In my home, we have two altars with two different intentions. The altar in the kitchen is meant to keep the heart of our family healthy, and the other in the bedroom is meant for deep meditation and intuitive insights during sleep time. You can add an intention for your altar as well if you would like.

Creating Sacred Space with Sacred Essential Oils

Frankincense and sandalwood essential oils are perfect for home altars.  Frankincense is often regarded as a holy oil in many countries and throughout time.  It is mentioned in the Bible as one of the gifts given to Jesus by the three wise men.  Many ancient civilizations used Frankincense in ceremony and ritual.  As part of a home altar, it can be diffused or  burnt as incense.  Frankincense can help focus energy and calm impatience. On the other hand,  sandalwood is used to balance the emotions. Sandalwood is another ceremonial holy oil, and ancient Egyptians used it for embalming. Sandalwood can be placed at the third-eye before and after meditation.  Integrate the magic of frankincense and sandalwood into your home's environment and experience the energetic shift.



Announcements

Free Essential Oils Class May 5th at 4 pm. Location: Mother’s Nest in Cottonwood, AZ.

Peaceful Restorative Yoga Retreat in Clearwater Beach, Florida

July 23- July 26 th

Peaceful Restorative Yoga Retreat in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona

August 30- August 31st.

Spaces are limited. Reserve your space today. More details on my website. Much love to you, Ana

Hi Friends, Family, and Yoga Practitioners!

Message from Angels

Hope your April season is treating you with Wonder and Grace. This newsletter will start with an Angel Card Message. Some of you may know that I am a huge fan of Doreen Virtue’s work with Angels, Fairies, and other beautiful elements.  I have been reading decks for about 10 years now, and I love to communicate with my Angels. The deck that I am using for this newsletter is Doreen Virtue’s and Radleigh Valentine’s Angel Tarot Cards Deck, and the Angel Message for this newsletter is The Empress: Archangel Gabriel (3). It states, “Lavish Abundance. Give birth to your dreams. Nurture yourself and others.”  My interpretation of this card is that this is the time for dreams to come true. We often do not allow ourselves to dream FULLY, because we may have emotions like fears and doubt that keep us from expressing our true nature. This is the time when we must LET GO of those emotions, and bravely take the steps in the right direction of our dreams.

It is also so important to manage your mental, emotional, and spiritual harmony with care during this month. You must take care of those inner workings in order of the external environment to respond with lavish abundance. Here, we talk about lavish abundance, but we are not only talking about material abundance. The Angels mean real abundance: material and spiritual. We need to be rich in our own spiritual practice; taking the time to do yoga and meditation. If you do not know how to do yoga or meditation, this is the time to start.   I noticed already this month how many of my yoga students have emotionally released during yoga class. It is a positive message to me that they are in the right place at the right time. They are definitely taking care of cleansing out the emotional body.  Spend time to dream like you have never dreamed before; making dreaming a champion sport. Do it with zest!

Announcements

Ongoing Events:

Mama & Baby Yoga @ 7 Centers Yoga Arts, Every Wednesday, 2pm

Kids Yoga @ Shiva Shack

Every Saturday, 11:45 am

Kids Yoga @ 7 Centers Yoga Arts, Every Sunday, 12:30 pm

 

Retreats:

Restorative Yoga Retreat in Pinetop, AZ

Saturday, Aug. 30-  Sunday, Aug. 31,

Restorative Yoga Retreat in Clearwater Beach, AZ

Possible dates: July 5th-July 8th

Or July 23rd- July 27th

For more information, including registration and payment, please go to Ana-Yoga.com.

Workshops:

Basic Hatha yoga and Meditation @ Shiva Shack on April 27th, 4-6 pm

Much love to you and yours. Namaste, Ana