What made you think of moving away in the first place? About two and a half years ago, I was returning from a meditation retreat in Colorado. As the view of the Bay Area appeared out the window of the plane, for the first time in 20 years I thought, “I don’t think this is where I am going to end up … [Read more...] about Looking forward with Cynthia Bates
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Reflections on Pune 2017
This year’s trip to RIMYI felt a bit like watching a shooting star blaze through the sky. Like a shooting star, the trip itself took me by surprise – I felt shot through the night sky to Pune, experiencing the whole trip intensely and very quickly. And just like a shooting star, it all ended so … [Read more...] about Reflections on Pune 2017
SOCIAL JUSTICE AT ADELINE YOGA: PART 2
Two weeks ago, I published Part One of an piece on Social Justice at Adeline Yoga. If you haven't already read it, you can do so here: https://adelineyoga.com/social-justice-at-adeline-yoga-part-1/ Today's tragic announcement about the end of the DACA program shows us again just how important … [Read more...] about SOCIAL JUSTICE AT ADELINE YOGA: PART 2
Social Justice at Adeline Yoga: Part 1
The election of Donald Trump and the rise of extremism is driving many of us to a boiling point. Many of us would say, “That’s Charlottesville, that’s not me, that’s not here.” But the reality is that here in the East Bay racism and the threat of violence is daily and very real. White … [Read more...] about Social Justice at Adeline Yoga: Part 1
Learning the Ropes: A Four-Week Series with Sandy Carmellini
Beginning on April 4, Adeline Yoga instruction Sandy Carmellini will teach a four-week series on using ropes to enhance your practice. Want to know more? Read on below for some insights from Sandy, and sign up now to get a special series rate! AYS: When did you first start teaching at … [Read more...] about Learning the Ropes: A Four-Week Series with Sandy Carmellini