Dear yogi/nis, It is almost the end of January and I hope the execution of the goals and new objectives you set for 2016 are well underway…..The New year is a time of opportunity, of new beginnings and goal settings….. But how long does our self discipline hold us up to it! We pride ourselves on choosing our mark, aiming and trying to hit it dead centre. In much of the western world we are told that objectives and contingency plans are what will keep us safe. There’s nothing wrong with this, dedicating yourself to consciously creating the life you want is admirable as long as you appreciate and enjoy what you already have, things you created that you like, are proud of, being alive could be one! This term has got off to a good start. Monday evening Vinyasa class is full most weeks so please be more conscious of how you set up to avoid yoga rage. You want to stagger your mat from your fellow yogi/ni to avoid hitting them during any sweeping arm movements or when you are in the wide legged standing forward bends so you don’t end up with your butt in your neighbour’s face or your other neighbour’s butt in yours. Leave your personal belongings well away from the mats. While mats are provided, you may wish to bring your own for the energetic benefit of its continuous use. We have been practicing the 5 Tibetan Rites (T5T) for warm up before the Hatha yoga class every Thursday morning. The 5 ancient rites of rejuvenation are said to be 2.500 years old. They were first publicised by Peter Kelder in 1939 publication called “The Eye Of Revelation” – exercising these 5 rituals daily is said to keep your entire body tuned up, toned and reverse the ageing process. Rock on…..:-) I’m going to leave you with the last track from the Monday evening class to help you feel a little more grounded. Om Shanti 05-Returning.m4a