It’s Celebrate The Small Things Day. Something I’ve achieved each week, no matter how small. If you’re interested in doing the same thing sign up here at Vicki’s blog. This week I want to do more than celebrate, I want to extoll–from the Latin extollere, to praise, to lift up. I want to praise because I’ve been lifted up.
So what am I going on about? “Yoga By The Whale,” a donation-based one-hour class led by the lovely, graceful Chanel that takes place at 9:15 in the morning, seven days a week in the little grass amphitheater behind “The Whale” sculpture you see in the photo. Now keep in mind this area is on a bluff overlooking the ocean in Laguna Beach. Accompanied by the squawk of seagulls wheeling above, and the crash of waves below, this is where we glide through our asanas.
At the end, as we settle into Savasana–a relaxing posture intended to rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit–Chanel hands out eucalyptus-dampened hand towels which we place over our faces while she walks around spraying us lightly with lavender or lemongrass scented water. Aaah.
And here’s the bonus. Chanel donates part of her proceeds to Save The Bees.
Gosh that sounds LOVELY.
It really is. I feel so fortunate.
This is the most amazing celebrance, upliftimg you, Your words are beyond uplifting, my heart is beyond gratified. Your truly wonderful. THANK YOU for sharing. Namaste’
Namaste.
This is extrodinary, your words are beautiful, Thank you! Ive been uplifted with so much apprieation Thank you for sharing
You’re so very welcome!
Having taught fitness classes/stretch and relaxation for over 30 years, this sounds magnificent. What a change from an indoor gym. Wish I could join you, but 3,000 miles separates my mat from yours. I’ll use my imagination and pass it on to my class when I lead them through imagery. Enjoy yours.
Thanks! I’ve mostly only done yoga outside. The other yoga class I’ve been going to for years is on another bluff a few miles further down the coast with a different teacher, power yoga, and also donation based. And while I like the rigor of it, I don’t like the purely physical aspect he focuses on. Still, I’m grateful for his instruction and dedication. Anytime you’re in town, contact me.
It sounds lovely. Wish I could quiet my “monkey mind” long enough to do yoga. I’ve tried, but the “monkey mind” only responds to alcohol. 😉 I love that she donates to Save the Bees!
Hahahaha! Yeah, me too.
How lovely! The next time I take a break to mediate I think I will imagine myself in that class.
Stopping by from VikLit’s hop!
So glad you did Brandy!
And I am lifted by the poetry of the title . . . and the image of you doing yoga in that exceptional setting. One day, me too. 😉
You’re invited!!
So many people enjoy Yoga and benefit from it! Great job for telling us about your experiences.
Happy weekend.
Thanks so much for stopping by Deanie!
Sounds wonderful. I’ve also picked up yoga again recently. 🙂
Good for you. It feels good doesn’t it??
How wonderful. I truly do miss yoga (had to stop because arthritis in the knee was getting too bad). That location does sound so wonderful for yoga. 🙂
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Sorry about the arthritis, maybe if you took it really slow? Thanks for stopping by.
That sounds like the best yoga class ever. I’ve never found a yoga class I’ve really enjoyed, but maybe that’s because they have all been indoors. There is something about the idea of that kind of exercise, outside in nature that really appeals to me. Forget about Hot Yoga!
I’m with you on the hot yoga. Hated it.