Turning Inward Blog

Physical Body

2010-04-13T10:42:11Z

The strength in my body comes from my commitment to it
Respecting it’s nature, honoring it’s edges..
The physical body simply is...
a bundle of bones, water, tissue, and genes,
my decision to Bless it, Honor it, Listen to it,
and how to feed it are all my choice.
What will I choose today?
What will my body teach me today?

How do you greet your day?

2010-04-12T11:14:17Z

For me, I face the sun and say, “thank you, thank you for this day!”
I move and stretch my body with my breath in a prayer for this day.
A prayer for those who are hurting, a prayer for peace, perhaps even
a little prayer for me to live this day fully.
The light of the day emerges as the wild turkeys feed on spring’s new growth,
birds busily gather to renew their nests,
a red tail swoops for it’s breakfast delight as the poor field mouse surrenders to what’s next.
A cacophony of bird song unfolds as the sun rises higher in the horizon,
Geese honk overhead as they scout for a place to rest.
Oh, the Blessings of this day as I roll up my yoga mat!
Tell me about you?

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2010-03-26T12:53:58Z

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Rain & Pain

2010-02-24T11:22:31Z

The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Can we do the same with pain?

Yoga After Work

2010-02-09T11:22:19Z

Breathe, Center, Yoga, Restore, Meditate, Renew

New Tuesday Class Time begins February 9th.
5:15 - 6:30 PM

Where:
3 Delaware Drive
2nd Floor - Integrative Pain Medicine
Lake Success, NY

Come join us for a beautiful way to begin your evening!

Feedback from Turning Inward Class

2010-02-09T11:20:33Z

As a result of my recent work in the Turning Inward class, I was able to successfully use the tools to make a change in myself this week. I was having a very productive morning at home. When I was preparing to leave the house, I realized my heart was racing [possibly from cold medicine] and I could not slow down or focus on the next part of my day.

Instead of calling a doctor to taking more meds, I decided to sit down and check-in with myself. After checking-in, I decided I needed to do some relaxed breathing. After the exercise, my heart stopped racing, and I was able to have a peaceful and joyous visit with my grandchildren.

Thank you, Caron for teaching me how to heal myself.

Marian

Holiday Gentle Yoga schedule

2009-11-16T19:51:19Z

Gentle yoga evening class will continue every Tuesday from 6-7:30pm through Tuesday December 22nd, 2009. There is no class on Tuesday, December 29th.

Gentle yoga morning class will continue every Friday from 11-12:30pm except for the following dates. There will be no class on Friday, November 27th, and of course there are no classes on Christmas & New Years Day.

Please call (516) 608-2843 if you have any questions regarding the schedule.

Use the Blessing of your gentle movement class & meditations to support your peaceful flow through the holidays.

OM SHANTI, SHANTI, SHANTI..... Peaceful Blessings to ALL!

Advanced Turning Inward

2009-11-02T14:00:11Z

Taking the Turning Inward work deeper inside to create the peace you want within you.
Learn to live fully within so you can create the changes that support your health, transform you pain, and land you back in to world to create your envisioned dreams. What gets you stuck can be your biggest gift. Create change on each level of your being. Class begins Thursday, Nov 5th @ 10:30am.

New Turning Inward Class

2009-11-02T13:55:46Z

Just a heads up for those of you who wanted to get into a class. New Turning Inward class starting tomorrow, November 3rd, at ProHEALTH. 10:30am -12:30pm.
Can't wait to see you all!

Begin again

2009-11-02T13:48:40Z

Each moment is a chance for a new beginning, new sensation, or new way of being in life.
Listen to you inner sensations, discipline the parts that sabotage your efforts, and create the change you envision for yourself. Do it now!

What do you love to do, even if it's a struggle to come by?

2009-08-23T11:09:13Z

While on vacation this week I stayed at a place that was a small walk from the Gulf of Mexico. In order to get to the beach I had to walk through the pool area. There was a woman sitting in the pool area on a lounge. She was wearing a baseball cap and a colorful bathing suit. I noticed metal braces with cuffs for her arms lying next to her chair . We said good morning and I continued down to the beach. Each day she was sitting in the same chair, soaking up the sun, and reading or quietly being, walking braces tucked close to her chair. One day the sun became to hot for my skin and I found a chair in the shade close to the woman at the pool. We greeted each other, spoke about the place we were staying, and the beauty of the island. "I love it here, it's my favorite place to be," she said. She told me she'd been coming to the same place for 10 years and never gets tired of it. We spoke briefly, and I went for a swim. Even in the shade it was an extremely warm day.

After a few minutes, I noticed the woman looking at me in the water. She was clearly preparing herself, and enrolling her will to begin the task of getting in the water. Braces up, cuff on her forearms, she pushed herself up off the lounge and slowly made her way to the pool. There was one step up and four steps down into the pool. The metal crutches supported her weak legs. I've never seen such determination. There was a railing by the steps into the pool. She used 1 crutch and the railing. She had a true system that worked for her. After a 10 minute struggle, she was in the water.... smiling, happy, and certainly much cooler. She looked at me and said, "I love the water. It's my favorite part. It feels good to float and move my legs. I can even walk a little bit in the pool." I saw so much joy in her eyes, and peace in the tone of her voice. Her body gently moved weightless in the water.

What do you love to do even if it's a struggle to come by?

Turning Inward Class Feedback

2009-08-02T15:10:54Z

Caron,

Because of my strong beliefs in Western Medicine, I certainly had my doubts about
what I would get out of your "Turning Inward" classes. But as it turned out, I left
each class feeling better about myself (certainly less stressed out) and also left
with a craving for more your knowledge about the healing process.

And each week I also left truely looking forward to the following weeks class.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and self healing techniques with me. I plan to
continue to use these tools in my own self healing process.

Jeff

Check out this site....

2009-07-30T01:23:31Z

Happy to share a new site with you all....
Please check out Michael Lee's website -
http://www.Turn-Stress-Into-Bliss.com
Michael is the founder of Phoenix Rising Yoga and has some wonderful
information and resources for balancing your inner life.
Great site Michael... thanks for putting it all down so clearly for us all...
Blessings of peace to you!

Change

2009-07-20T12:35:07Z

Consider taking one small step today toward your healing today.
Notice all you can about how change works within you.

Let me know how it goes...

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."
-Victor Frankl

Breathing Breaks

2009-07-13T11:21:40Z

Take several breaks today to notice your breathing. After noticing, spend a minute or two being fully present with your breath. What's your experience? Is there a change in how you feel after you take a breathing break? Let me know....

Smile, breathe and go slowly. ~Thich Nhat Hanh~