Inspired by Earth Feb. 2018

Om shanti shanti shanti
Love and light to all of you!
     As we come down from the energy surge of January's Super Blood Blue Moon, February might not quiet back down until mid-month. Take time to plant your goal-seeds early on so you can relax into the latter part of the month as your ideas take root.
     I pulled an oracle card for you, February newsletter readers, from Sonia Choquette's  "Ask Your Guides" deck. The card read, "Life Force, Aphrodite". An appropriate pull for February! Note the large red heart in the card's center. And, of course, Aphrodite is the Greek Goddess of Love so do not forget about this card on February 14!
     The strength of your Life Force is reliant on your heartfelt passions. Are you happy where you are headed, excited for each day? Or are you feeling stagnant, stuck, thwarted?
     Look at the beautiful lotus-like flames in the picture. The lotus represents an uprising; an upward striving through difficulties to, ultimately, bloom in sunshine and beauty. The flames are your third chakra fire element representing passion and energy. Get fired up planting your seeds, working towards your intentions, aspirations, and goals so you can bloom later, sitting back peacefully, contentedly.
 Yoga Class Schedule/Workshops
*Gentle/Restorative classes every Wednesday evening from 6-7:15pm.
Healing Arts Metaphysical, 4 E Wilson Street, Batavia (parking lot in back)
All Levels, Walk-ins, $15

*Gentle/Restorative classes every Sunday from 10-11:15am.
Healing Arts Metaphysical, 4 E Wilson Street, Batavia (parking lot in back)
All Levels, Walk-ins, $15

*Inspired Vinyasa (Level 1), Tuesday's 10-11:15am, 1 E Benton St,, Aurora, downstairs. Parking in back or on street. $12/class, walk-in, all levels. Even more exciting, I will be making a monthly donation to the Aurora Food Pantry as part of the agreement for using this space.  Work out, find peace and give back all at the same time!
*NOTE: For the month of February,
the Tuesday morning class will be held at my house due to construction at the Benton location. Email or text me for address! [email protected], 630-803-7366

*Workshop: Reiki in the Salt Cave    Friday, Feb 16   6-7pm   $50
Must call Naperville Salt Cave to pre-register, 630-718-1111, Only 10 spaces available
  
 
NEXT FUN YOGA FIELD TRIP!!!
Sunday March 4   12-2pm
Join us at Pinot's Palette in Naperville- we will be painting a mandala!
Picture shown below.
Register here: https://www.pinotspalette.com/naperville/event/219515

Cost is $39/person. We can bring in food; they sell beverages there.
Pictures below from another yoga "playdate"!
You really must join us if you haven't already!!
FEATURED HEALING STONE:  CITRINE
by Maryann Sanfilipp, Crystal Writer Extraordinaire
 
It is definitely mid-winter!  This is that time of year when many experience cabin fever and lack of patience at home and in the workplace.  There is always one family member or coworker who can always manage to get on one’s last nerve any time of year.  It seems to be worse in winter.  Sometimes, it is difficult to protect oneself from these negative vibes others generate that can surround us.
 
Enter Black Tourmaline, also known as Schorl, which can be perfect for this time of year (or any time for that matter).  It is a protective stone that was used by ancient magicians to shield themselves from demons as they cast their spells!  It is a grounding stone, electrical in nature, that provides a connection between the human spirit and Earth.  Because of this, it provides psychic protection for anyone who must work or live in challenging places or circumstances and is considered to be the most powerful protective stone that defends and heals on all levels.
 
Associated with the root chakra, it can help keep your own energies balanced.  Key words associated with it are purification and protection.  It should be worn on the left side of the body as energies enter the aura through the left side.
 
Some of the benefits include: shielding from electromagnetic radiation, strengthening immunity, relieving stress and anxiety, promoting detoxification, improving metabolism and even preventing motion sickness!  It is definitely a new crystal I am adding to my collection.
 

FEATURED QUOTE:
floating into Stillness...a Guided Meditation CD

To order a physical copy, email [email protected]
OR...Download the MP3 or WAV files at cdbaby.com OR itunes!
 
To schedule a private yoga, reiki or tuning fork therapy session, email me at [email protected]. More information on my website at www.inspiredbyearth.com