This morning

Healing

There is healing in the laying on of hands;
in the letting go of fear, in asking for help,
in silence, celebration, prayer. There is
healing in speaking the truth and in keeping
still, in seeking sunlight and not shunning
struggle. Laughter and the affirmation of
wholeness hold their own healing. When
the soul dances, when the day begins in
delight, when love grows and cannot be
contained, when life flows from moment
to moment, healing happens in the space
between thoughts, and the breath before
the first sung note. Healing is a birthright
and a grace. When we dare to be open to
the unknown, when we extend ourselves
in caring, when we welcome in the vast
expanse of life, healing comes from the
heart, and blossoms from the inside out.

(Poem is by Danna Faulds, from Go In and In: Poems from the Heart of Yoga, read at this morning's yoga class)

I just got back from teaching a lovely yoga class at Woodland Park. It is a summer-long series organized by the magazine Natural Awakenings and Lexington Parks and Recreation, and today was my first time teaching for the series. We had about 15 students, some comfy shade under huge trees, and a light breeze. Perfect yoga weather in August!
I got to meet a bunch of new people and share my love of yoga, too.
If you missed out, I'll be teaching again on August 22nd, from 9-10am. See you over by the gazebo.
What a great morning!