Happy Solstice!

It is a powerful time this week! Starting tomorrow, we celebrate the new moon, Rosh Hashanah, Navaratri, and the solstice! With all of that going on, we have the opportunity to jump on the energetic train and utilize the forces to propel ourselves to a higher ground. My birthday also happens to fall on Saturday, which is also the day of the worldwide Global Mala Event to unite for peace and activism. This event was begun by Shiva Rea (my beloved teacher), and this year we are lucky enough to be hosting her at the Tara Mandala Retreat Center in Pagosa Springs. It is in conjunction with her retreat for sacred union with the divine and we will be exploring Tantric Yoga as well as the Buddhist teachings that Lama Tsultrim will be presenting.  
I leave for this tomorrow, and although I am assisting Shiva for this event, I am sure that I will be submerged in the retreat space of these teachings and enjoying the sacred beings that are all converging for it. Several of my students from Crested Butte are coming for the retreat and even more coming just for Global Mala! I know it is going to be amazing and full of surprises and I am so ready to dive in! 
I also want to take the opportunity here to say that we have begun our fall schedule and “off season” is upon us. For most businesses in CB, it’s a kinda tenuous time. This is when we really count on the community support of our locals and extended yoga family to keep the abundance vibes flowing for us. We do not skimp the schedule at this time. It is so juicy, with classes that include dance, meditation, ski-conditioning, and many yoga offerings for all. Donation classes are offered every day, and we always work with what you got. So, come in and if you’re not “here”, know that we are working hard to thrive so that we’re here when you return. I adore the visitors that come here from Texas, Oklahoma, NYC, Cali, Louisiana, and so many other places…I am missing you all… 
Thanks for a great summer, and I know we are all going to have a wonderful and transformative fall.
My prayers are with you all on this sacred retreat. Thanks for letting me be a part of your lives and do what I love! 
Monica