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After I graduated college, September lost that magical back-to-school feeling. Now that I am several years removed from the back-to-school mayhem, I wonder - what is September for?

For many others, September offers a total renewal. Around the world, there are practices to honor this renewal. For example, many observe Rosh Hashannah - an intense period of reflection and focus.

Yet, this renewal does not occur only on this day. There is preparation throughout the month.

While Rosh Hashannah offers a New Year, I am personally focusing on this time as the ‘HEAD’ of my Year. This gives me the space I need to focus on where my mind may be weak, and where I have erred. Instead of the usual guilt, this period of reflection will give me insight into where I can keep working to improve.

Next time you hit a block in your practice, welcome the obstacle with a breath. An obstacle is merely an opportunity for improvement. May your September bring insights into your practice of daily living.

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Mark your Calenders!!!!
9/22 & 9/23

Lynn Whitlow will be coming back to Union Square to teach TWO Master Classes.

Lynn studies exclusively with Bikram and Rajashree, is on the faculty of the Bikram Yoga Teacher Training and serves as judge for the International Yoga Competitions

Lynn also owned 4 studios throughout San Francisco & has been teaching Bikram Yoga for 8 years.

These classes will be two hours and cover postures in detail. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your practice to the next level !

In addition, we will be hosting a posture clinic with Lynn on October 27th. Make sure to check our Google Calendar for updates and upcoming events !

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Jeanette Bronée, HHC is a Food and Nourishment Consultant. Her passion is to help her clients find their way to health and healing, through food, new daily self-caring habits, and emotional healing. She educates about food and guides through change in an upbeat non-dogmatic way.

This summer, she put together this very interesting list to help us gain awareness about dehydration.

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
(Likely applies to half the world population.)

#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as 3%.

#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs
for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of
Washington study.

#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of
water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain
for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term
memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on
the computer screen or on a printed page.

#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of
colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast
cancer by 79%. , and one is 50% less likely to develop
bladder cancer.

For more information on Jeanette, visit Path For Life.

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We are all dedicated to enhancing our minds and spirit through our body’s work. The yoga moves through this incredible community in so many ways.

During one of my yoga classes, it occured to me that it takes as much work to let go than to hold on. I was going into standing bow, one of my most challenging poses. George, the instructor at the time, said, “Just think of the end goal.” Instead of micro-managing every movement, I began to envision myself in standing bow, fully realized. It was at that point that I thought, “I don’t need to do anything. I simply need to open up, and release the tension and fear that holds me back.” As soon as I began thinking of releasing instead of pushing through, I went deeper into the posture.

Pracitcing the process of letting go can help release you from your past performance, opening up new insights, and provide a clearing for even more breakthroughs.

What will you be “letting go” of this August? Let us know right here on the blog.

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