On Saturday, I took a break from all the screens, cursors, and endless tidbits of information that filter through to our various in-boxes. I was exhausted and worn out, and my creativity was taking a serious nose dive. I closed my Mac, turned off my phone, and collapsed in a heap on my yoga mat. My brain was so full that I couldn’t even think clearly. Everything around me seemed fuzzy.
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Computer counterposes, by donation. We’re turning the GreenSpaces office into a yoga studio! Mondays in February, bring your mat to Tribeca. We’ll practice some dana yoga.

Classes are by donation; you can leave a hundred dollars, or just a smile! Buddhists call the act of giving dana, it’s a way to escape greed and cultivate kindness. It doesn’t have to be money; it can be time, a friendly ear, a happy word. Whatever’s appropriate to the situation, and yourself.

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Sangha Yoga Shala, the new-ish “Community House” in Williamsburg, is offering a free class with founder Alana Kessler!

On Tuesday, Sangha Yoga Shala will make sure that finding yourself in an awkward position leaves you more centered than bent out of shape. As part of its “free yoga Tuesdays,” the studio offers a basic vinyasa class with a professional instructor.

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“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” ~ Joseph Campbell

At the suggestion of a friend, I’ve been reading a lot of Joseph Campbell lately. I recently watched his DVD interviews with Bill Moyers around the idea of myth and the hero’s journey. A piece of the interviews that really caught my attention is their discussion about the importance of having a sacred place in our lives.
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Thank you Brokelyn! The awesome blog about “living big on small change” researched a list of massages under $50. There’s one five blocks from my house! Check it out here:

http://www.brokelyn.com/massages-for-50-and-under-in-brooklyn/

Curious about acupuncture? Gotham Wellness is offering another happy hour tomorrow. I went last month and really enjoyed it. Stephanie, the founder, is warm, smart, and (practically) painless.

Happy Hour Acupuncture will take place this Friday, January 22 from 5:30-7:30 pm.  This will be the last happy hour until February 19th. Feel free to drop in anytime from 5:30-7 pm.  If you prefer to secure an appointment, please reserve your spot by paying in advance.

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More yoga in Harlem! And a free event. Graceline Court, a new condo in Harlem, is offering cooking classes and yoga classes this Saturday, January 23rd.

• Cooking demonstrations and tastings by Whole Foods Market chefs, focusing on how to cook and eat healthy in the New Year
• Small-group yoga classes taught by expert instructors from Harlem Yoga Studio
• Light refreshments
• Tours of Graceline Court will be available upon request.

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Wear your yoga clothes to work tomorrow — GreenSpaces NY is having an all-day open house. Bring your laptop, hang out and work with fellow downtown entrepreneurs.

The theme is “healthy living,” so there are some special offerings to help you work better! Including a free yoga class with Yogoer :)

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Every time I practice yoga, I set an intention before I begin the asanas. Sometimes it’s for a friend or family member who needs help. Sometimes it’s for a cause I believe in or an organization doing good work. For the past week I’ve been dedicating my practice to the people of Haiti.

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New article in the Journal links prolonged TV watching to an increased rate of death — even for people who exercise! The problem is the extended periods of sitting still. And it seems that sitting on a plane, at a computer, or — gasp — reading a book is just as bad.

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