I thought I needed to disconnect. To let go.
Gosh – that sounds pretty earnest, doesn’t it.
I realize that so many of us hold on to the need to disconnect so much…
What I found was a real opportunity to step back… and then take some delicious time for myself to help me serve others. The weather was also wonderful, with crisp mornings and a warm sun and brilliant blue skies during the day. What a treat 🙂
Going to Kripalu gave me an expanding and supportive opportunity to be with my true self, and learn from some very skilled teachers and amazing fellow students. I melded into a community focused on the art and science of yoga … and living, loving and being in the world. My heart is full of gratitude and appreciation!
And now I come back refreshed, nourished, and inspired. Expanded and stretched in mind body and soul. Think of a spider web that meets the light of the early sun, glistening and connecting to the world around it. Pretty cool!
And then add a large practical tool box of expertise to serve and support our aging population, people recovering from surgery, illness, and chronic back pain sufferers. As well as pre natal moms-to-be and people with bodies of all sizes. And of course, peeps needing to relax and pause from their busy, multi tasked demanding lives.
Wow – I learned a lot and it affirmed so much 🙂
All of this will take a few days to integrate and absorb.
Thank you for holding this space for me. It is precious… as are you ❤
Val



Welcome back Val. What a wonderful experience to energize you and feed your soul. Sounds great.
Karen
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Thanks Karen! I’m landing gently 🙂
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Sounds like a truly wonderful time!!
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Thank you Tiny… it was ❤
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As Karen said, welcome back Val! “I come back refreshed, nourished, and inspired”, you also say that you “learned a lot”: I’m looking forward to reading your next posts.
PS; in my garden there are many spider and spide webs… your pictures are beautiful! ♥
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Thank you Frederic for your kind word. I’m looking forward to getting back into the rhythm of life at home once more!
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Welcome back Val – you sound so energized!
Diana xo
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Thank you Diana … I am. And also very mellow ❤
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Glad it went so well. Welcome home!
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Thank you Jean!
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Yes…energized with new learning! I am so happy for you 🙂 Namaste ❤
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Thank you Lorrie. Its good to be back and step gently back into the water again ❤
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Sounds like time well spent!
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Thanks Nancy. Yes it was. On so many levels 🙂
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I’m so glad that you’ve come back – and rejuvenated and smarter to boot! 🙂
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Not sure about the smarter Kate 😉 Thank you !!
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Welcome back, Val! ❤
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Thanks Julie. I got to experience the first taste of Fall up there. It was so refreshing 🙂
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I’ve been to Kripalu a few times. I love it there. The grounds are wonderful, the yoga classes superb and the meditations so inspiring. So, I can well imagine that you came back refreshed, inspired and nourished. What a gift for yourself and for all of us in your blogging community! 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words Carol. Kripalu is a very special place…. your words really resonate … refreshed, inspired and nourished. ❤
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Sounds like a wonderful and compassionate journey you’ve started on.
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Thank you Fiona for stopping by with your kind comment. it’s been a journey some time in the making and it seems to be all coming together now. 🙂
Val x
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I’d love to do something like this. One day! Love both yoga and tai chi. 🙂
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