Monthly Archives: March 2011

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Good Reading

March 31, 2011 7:39 pm \ Sharon

Ever since I could read, I’ve taken great joy in the process. From the selection of the book to finishing … Continue Reading →

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Frozen Food Month

March 25, 2011 8:03 am \ Sharon

Seriously, did you know that March was Frozen Food Month? I didn’t know this until I received an e-mail from … Continue Reading →

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Stir the Sea

March 20, 2011 12:29 pm \ Sharon

And on this first day of spring, the morning after the most magnificent moon, I offer a poem by Shutaku: … Continue Reading →

Posted in: General, Practice, Yoga Philosophy \ Tagged: dharma, first day of spring, Pittsburgh yoga instructors, poem, Sharon Rudyk, Shutaku, spring meditation, Yoga Matrika, yoga Pittsburgh

Spring Preparation #7: Run and Run Safely

March 14, 2011 8:21 am \ Sharon

Anyone who knows me understands that I personally only run when chased. Or, perhaps, if there is a shout-out for … Continue Reading →

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A View of Homebirth

March 11, 2011 8:37 pm \ Sharon

For many years, way before her beautiful daughters were even a twinkle in her eye, I took yoga classes with … Continue Reading →

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Spring Preparation #6: Make a Commitment

March 11, 2011 4:19 pm \ Sharon

The kind of commitment that I’m talking about is also sometimes referred to as “put your money where your mouth … Continue Reading →

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Spring Preparation #5: Spring Ahead in Time

March 10, 2011 10:13 am \ Sharon

This Saturday night (Or on Sunday morning when we wonder why we are at church/yoga class/work when everyone else failed … Continue Reading →

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Spring Preparation #4: Nourish the Spring Body

March 7, 2011 1:49 pm \ Sharon

In this season, we should be nourishing the body by adding foods that support the yang qualities of spring: Drink … Continue Reading →

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Spring Preparation #3: Laugh Outloud

March 6, 2011 12:44 pm \ Sharon

I understand that ironic humor is perhaps an acquired taste, but if you have the taste for it, then I … Continue Reading →

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Spring Meditation #2: Yoga to Balance the Liver

March 3, 2011 8:23 pm \ Sharon

Spring The water murmurs In the old stone well, And, a rippling mirror, Gives back the clear blue sky. The … Continue Reading →

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