The Key To An Amazing Holiday Season
“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.” – Parker Palmer
It might sound selfish and counterintuitive to make sure you’re taking care of yourself first, but it’s actually one of the most giving things you can do.
When you’re fueled and nourished – physically, mentally, and emotionally – you can show up fully for other people, and you end up naturally giving from a place of overflow and joy rather than exhaustion (and possibly resentment).
As we get toward the end of the year and have so much going on, it’s easy to put yourself last.
By simply bringing awareness to the fact that this might happen, we can shift our patterns.
A great tool you can use is remembering and/or establishing your daily non-negotiables: The things you know you need to do every day to feel good.
My three non-negotiables for self-care are yoga, meditation, and good food. These are the things I know I need every day to show up energetically and enthusiastically for myself and others.
What are your three non-negotiables when it comes to self-care? Leave a comment here and share with me – I’d love to hear from you. Your non-negotiables set the foundation for your 2018 aspirations.
Last, and most importantly, I want to thank you so much for your support this past year. I feel inspired by each of you; your dedication, trust, and willingness to explore fills me with tremendous joy.
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
Warmly,
Michele
P.S. I’m excited to be expanding my work in 2018! I’m adding more hours for private meditation and yoga. I have a limited number of openings, so if you’re curious, be in touch this week.
Mark your calendars…
2018
ONGOING CLASSES
Mondays…
Meditation at the JCC
7:30am
Mindful Yoga and Meditation at the JCC
9:15am
Wednesdays…
NEW CLASS SERIES!
Yin Yoga at the JCC
3:45 – 5pm
Thursdays…
Level 2 Vinyasa at Yoga Synthesis NJ
9:15am
UPCOMING EVENTS
1/29: Intro to Meditation at the JCC
3/3: Yin Yoga Workshop at YogaWorks
3/14, 3/21, 3/28: Meditation as a Path of Joy (class series)
3/18: Silent Day at the JCC
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Sleep, yoga, & Qigong are my 3!
Hi Michelle,
First things first, I freakin miss you and your amazing classes! I tell everyone how you completely changed my practice. Since working and balancing home life with the kids, I have tried my best to practice on my own and then take classes and workshops when my schedule allows.
It’s been a challenge and my body, breath and mind has felt it. So your email was a perfect reminder for me to seek out help. I would love to schedule a private with you in January. I have a lot of flexibility during the week and after 2:30 and some weekends. So please let me know details and when we can arrange.
Thank you for having such a positive constant impact in my life.
Xoxo
Sonia
Michele
thank you for Monday morning meditation at 7:30 am
MY musts:
EXERCISE MEDITATION FRIENDSHIP CHANTING
EXERCISE CHANTING MEDITATION
Thank you for this beautiful post.
My non negotiables are yoga/meditation, down time with someone I love and good food.
I have to add that Michele yoga classes are a key piece of
of my life that sets me right.
Thank you for your depth of self study and for sharing it with us.
Namaste and Love, Debra
Love your unique style. I learn from you. Wish you were available more often in NJ
Carol
Michele-
I totally agree with your non-negotiables!
I just registered for the two classes. I think I can make most of them. We will see.
Have a lovely holiday,
Joanne