“You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call ‘failure’ is not the falling down, but the staying down.”
-Mary Pickford-

New Year, New Beginning
I had an interesting experience recently. I’ve had to give up two of my favorite yoga classes in order to make room for some changes in my life. I so miss my students and our loving environment and rapport! Yet, I know that in order to have balance and stability I needed that little bit of extra time for myself, as my husband and I prepare for a big move that includes downsizing, regrouping and lots of purging.

As I find myself nostalgic and sad about my changes, I simultaneously welcome the new. Although I know in my heart that there really is no going back, I also know that making room and opening my heart to the newness of change is healthy and vibrant.

I am looking forward to this new year! I am also beginning a new Therapeutic Yoga training for individual sessions at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. We are offering a series of free one-on-one sessions to qualified individuals. For more information please contact me directly and I can put you in touch with registration.

My book has been published and you can order it on Amazon at:https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=lynette+fioroni

You can order the book now at Amazon prices. However, just be aware that it will not be shipped until February 20. Thank you so much for your interest.  If you do purchase my book would you please be kind enough to leave a review?  Thank you so much.

 

 

Cobra Pose 

This month’s yoga pose is a focus on heart opening:  Lie on your belly pressing your hip bones into the earth. With your hands near your chest, elbows bent, press into your palms and raise yourself up. Open the heart and roll the shoulders down to promote flexibility in Cobra Pose.

(boo-jang-GAHS-anna) bhujanga = serpent, snake

Snacks that Satisfy. Guaranteed to fill you right up:

  • Whole-grain toast with peanut or almond butter

  • Cherry tomatoes with hummus

  • Low-fat or fat-free cheese

  • Plain low-fat or fat-free yogurt (An awesome pairing with fruit)

  • Fruit and veggie smoothie

  • Whole-grain crackers with canned tuna or salmon

Snacks to curb your sweet tooth.  Give these a try:

  • Canned fruit (in natural juice or light syrup)

  • Thin slice of angel food cake or homemade banana-nut bread

  • Baked apple

  • Raisins, dates, figs or other unsweetened dried fruits

  • Frozen banana

  • Frozen grapes

  • Fresh fruit salad (Use your imagination and get creative when choosing fruits)

From the American Heart Association.

 

Blessings and peace to all.