Hello from austin!

Hello from Austin Texas.  As I am typing this, I am visualizing all the faces that are reading this and hoping this finds you happy and healthy.  I have been meaning to do an update for awhile about my transitions and what is going on with Barefoot Freedom Yoga.

1.  Barefoot Freedom Yoga is going nowhere.  It’ll always go where I go but thankfully, there are more certified teachers in Central/Southern Illinois than when I first moved back in 2014.  If you need anything from me please do not hesitate to reach out and we can try to connect via phone, skype, or zoom.  I can also help you connect to the BFY graduates that are also health coaches, massage therapists, reiki masters, etc.  There are NO CURRENT yoga teacher training's but hopefully again in the future.  
2. Yes, I am homesick.  Many factors and challenges have come to play since the idea of me going to work at the Central Texas Veteran Affairs.  Since, distancing from Illinois after this first month I have gotten a clear focus of exactly what I want and I realize I have learned a few things. 
   1. It really is okay to make decisions with uncertainty.  Trust that a higher power will guide you to where you need to go REGARDLESS of what your vision holds.  Continue to practice detached awareness.     
   2. Nothing has to last forever.  Life is a wave and everyone is capable of learning how to ride the wave of life.  If you don’t ride the wave you are potentially drowning in the past or frantically swimming to keep up with tomorrow.  OUKAST: Aquemini

Insight Timer Meditation App

Youtube Relaxation music

My everyday musts during this time of social distancing.

1. Watch comedies!  My favorite go to is NEW GIRL that streams on Netflix.  A sure way to boost dopamine during this scary, weird time.
2. Warm steam face bath.  Boil water with some favorite essential oils and/or herbs.  Use your hand to wave steam onto your face for about 10 minutes.  Breathe deeply.    I have been using Cedar leaves and bark with lavender to help boost allergy immunity.  I hear everyone in Texas is allergic to Cedar pollen, so to stay on top of it I steam it in the air. 
   1. Herbs for immunity Boost: echinacea, calendula, garlic, licorice root
   2. Essential oils: Oregano, Young Living Thieves Oil, Frankincense, Thyme, Rosemary.
   3. Ingest: Elderberry gummies, Black seed oil, & Reishi Mushroom for Vitality.  
3. Meditate.  Just do it.  Sit down and take big inhales and even longer exhales for 7-10 minutes.  When you have noticed you have started to think about stupid shit then redirect your attention back to the long inhales and even longer exhales.  This will relax the body and calm the mind.  Take care of your central nervous system and become in control of your crazy thoughts. 
4. Stretch.  Do at least 10 minutes of stretching EVERYDAY.  I love to do Sun Salutation B's. 
5. Do a little dance and sing in the shower!

"Motion is the lotion"

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