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Tuesday, 22 April 2008
HAPPY EARTH DAY!!! . . . . . . When we find the love deep within ourselves, When we find that we can truly love ourselves, When we realize we would then never want to hurt ourselves, When we realize that we are truly just love, When we realize that each breath is a gift, When we realize we share that gift with others, When we realize that we are all God, We then realize we would never want to hurt another, We then realize, we are all One. Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti (little poem by me) What is EARTH DAY? From Wikipedia: "Earth Day is a name used for two different observances, both held annually during spring in the northern hemisphere, and autumn in the southern hemisphere. These are intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth's environment. The United Nations celebrates an Earth Day each year on the March equinox, a tradition which was founded by peace activist John McConnell in 1969. A second Earth Day, which was founded by US politician Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in the late 1960s, is celebrated in many countries each year on April 22." So what are you doing for EARTH DAY??? - REDUCE - REUSE - RECYCLE!!!
- STOP USING PLASTIC BAGS - IF YOU GOT TO... REUSE, REUSE, REUSE!
- CLEAN YOUR YOGA MAT WITH AN EASY MIX OF WATER & TEA TREE OIL (NATURAL ANTI FUNGAL AGENT)
- CHECK OUT GRIST'S (Environmental News & Commentary) TIPS ON "HOW TO CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WITHOUT HURTING THE PLANET": http://www.grist.org/advice/possessions/2003/03/18/possessions-cleaning/index.html
- TURN OFF THE LIGHT WHEN YOU LEAVE THE ROOM (EACH TIME)
Add your thoughts, actions, plans HERE!! Check out: http://ww2.earthday.net/ for all kinds of goodies about what's being done & what you can do to help save the environment
Be the change you wish to see in the world ~ Gandhi
Maureen
www.yogawithmaureen.com
Posted by yogawithmaureen
at 10:29 AM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 22 April 2008 10:35 AM EDT
Thursday, 3 April 2008
SUNDAY APRIL 6 - I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN
Sunday 4/6/07 NO CLASSES I will be in NYC to see Tsultrim Allione. She is having a workshop that will also discuss her new book: Feeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom For Resolving Inner Conflict ***********************************************
Posted by yogawithmaureen
at 9:25 AM EDT
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Easter Sunday Class
Happy First Day of Spring!!
I am the decisive element
"I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element.
It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily
mood that makes the weather. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous.
I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or de-humanized.
If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming."
--Goethe
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Anyone who is intrested in attending please bring a hand towel, mat if you have one & some water.
I also wanted to add this will be a DONATION based class
What does "donation basis" mean and how does it work?
A donation is the sacred act of giving. There is a suggested donation of $10 a class. Suggested donation means that if you can put $10 in the envelope, please do. If you are not in a position to do so, contribute what you can. Nobody will be keeping track of individual donations. The $10 dollar donation is not meant as a bottom or a top limit… if you are in a position to donate more, it will be greatly appreciated.
Have a wonderful Easter!!!
Maureen
www.yogawithmaureen.com
Posted by yogawithmaureen
at 12:15 PM EDT
Sunday, 16 March 2008
SPRING IS IN THE AIR!!!
Topic: Newsletter
Well with spring right around the corner we will be able to put on our walking shoes and get out there and enjoy the flowers that will be starting to pop up!! 
After getting back from a workshop with Bryan Kest on Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio, I am feeling inspired and uplifted. There are many things out there that we "feel" change our moods, but it is truly within us that dictates which direction we will choose to take that influence. We need to stop the roller coaster of those mood swings! When we are flying high and not a thing, we feel, can upset us, we have to remember not to get excited about that feeling. The same goes for when we when someone ticks us off, not to get frustrated about this. Or even getting frustrated that we are frustrated. Why is this so important? Because we our responsible for our own action/inaction. WE dictate whether we will get stressed, angry, happy, elated - NOT SOMEONE/SOMETHING ELSE. Seriously, no one forces us to eat that extra piece of chocolate - NO ONE! Once we are able to maintain a constant even keel of our emotions and attitudes, we then will have less stress... less stress means less illness, less sickness. Our mind is more powerful than we let on... 100% of disease (dis-ease) is caused by our "thinking". How can we help ourselves? PRACTICE. It is safe to practice this during a yoga class or guided meditation class, where other like minded individuals are around seeking the same goal. We practice breathing deeply. We practice being frustrated and letting that feeling go. We practice happiness and letting that feeling go. We practice getting into poses without judgement, we practice on not getting into poses without judgement. We practice being true to our own divine being... yes, without judgement. We practice looking out our whole self with love in kindness. We practice looking at others with love and kindness. We practice being in this moment without reaction. We practice just truly being. Being one with ALL sentient beings. 
CLASSES: visit my website for current classes: WWW.YOGAWITHMAUREEN.COM (click on the link near the top that says classes) SPRING SCHEDULE CHANGES... Starting in May, there will be some changes: Monday: - Villa Maria last class for before summer break is May 19 - I will resume in August
- YSU last classes before summer break is during finals week - I will resume for Fall Semester
Tuesday: - Yoga Room ADDITION: POWER YOGA, time to be determined - please check back
Wednesday: - YSU - see Monday above
- Fitness One - I will be taking the summer off, last class for me will be May 21
- Yoga Room - time change for General Yoga (aka Yoga II) - please check back for update
Any questions/comments please contact me. Peace and true happiness to all!! Namaste,
Maureen
Posted by yogawithmaureen
at 1:47 PM EDT
Updated: Sunday, 16 March 2008 2:33 PM EDT
HEALTH CHOICE NETWORK WELLNESS EXPO
Please update your calanders!!!!
The HCN Wellness Expo will be
March 29
due to the snow storm that hit Ohio that day.
Please tell everyone, forward this information to whom you would think would be intrested. 
Posted by yogawithmaureen
at 1:45 PM EDT
Thursday, 21 February 2008
February 21, 2007
Topic: Newsletter
Hope everyone is staying warm in this Artic Zone that we're in right now!! You then can destress at your desk!! - Also, I'm experimenting with blogging... you can visit my blog here: Yoga With Maureen Blog This is my first one, so please be patient!!
Upcoming Events:  Schedule: Sunday: Jones Academy in Liberty Cost $10 drop in / 5 classes $45 / 10 classes $90 On-Going classes - 5:00 - 6:00pm -- Gentle Yoga focusing on de-stressing and stretching. Gentle asanas to relax body and mind. Open to all. Modifications offered
- 6:00 - 7:00pm -- Pilates focusing on core strength, go at your own pace, class is open to all. Modifications offered.
- 7:00 - 8:15pm -- Power Yoga focusing on strength, breath, mind/body awareness. Open to all, but some yoga knowledge is required and some fitness ability is needed. YOU WILL SWEAT! Bring a towel and water. Come with an open mind! Modifications are offered.
Monday: Austintown On-Going Classes - 8:45 - 9:45am -- Gentle Yoga focusing on de-stressing and stretching. Gentle asanas to relax body and mind. Open to all. Modifications offered. Call for more information.
Youngstown State University On-Going Classes - runs with YSU schedule - 12:15 - 1:15pm -- Gentle Yoga focusing on de-stressing and stretching. Gentle asanas to relax body and mind. Open to all. Modifications offered. Must be affiliated with YSU and have a pass to attend.
Pennsylvania - Villa Maria $10 drop in / 5 class session $45 Session ends 3/17 - feel free to drop in Next full session after current one starts 3/31 - 5:00 - 6:30pm -- Gentle Yoga focusing on de-stressing and stretching. Gentle asanas to relax body and mind. Open to all. Modifications offered.
Niles - Meditation Group that I meet with - 7:00 - 8:30pm listening to the teachings of Tibetan nun, Tsultrim and practicing a sitting meditation. Call for more information. For more information on Tsultrim and her teachings, please visit: www.taramandala.org
Wednesday: Austintown On-Going Classes - 8:45 - 9:45am -- Gentle Yoga focusing on de-stressing and stretching. Gentle asanas to relax body and mind. Open to all. Modifications offered. Call for more information.
Niles - Fitness 1 On-Going Classes Call for Prices - 10:30 - 11:30am -- Pilates focusing on core strength, go at your own pace, class is open to all. Modifications offered.
Youngstown State University On-Going Classes - runs with YSU schedule - 12:15 - 1:15pm -- Gentle Yoga focusing on de-stressing and stretching. Gentle asanas to relax body and mind. Open to all. Modifications offered. Must be affiliated with YSU and have a pass to attend.
- 2:00 - 3:00pm -- Yoga for Athletes focusing on strengthening and stretching as well as endurance. Challenging . Open to all. Modifications offered. Must be affiliated with YSU and have a pass to attend. YOU WILL SWEAT!! Come with an open mind!
Cortland- Yoga Room Cost: $11 drop in or 8 weeks for $72 Session II begins 3/5 - 8 weeks- 6:00 - 7:30pm -- Yoga and Meditation focusing on mind, body, breath awareness. Gentle to more challanging asanas based on your experiance or where you want to go that day. We will discuss and practice meditation and follow the book: "Turning the Mind into an Ally" by the Sakyong Mipham. Open to all. Modifications offered. Call for more information. - I will have books available there.
Please call or email with questions. Blessings, Maureen www.YogaWithMaureen.com
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