Take a big deep breath RIGHT NOW.
Let it roll in and out, moving your ribcage and softening your belly.
Now get another. Notice the shifts that are subtly taking place now within your body.
Now take the biggest breath you've had all day and hold it at the top. As you hold, allow
your shoulders to soften, your face to melt, and your pelvic floor to drop, releasing all tension.
HOLD IT...
Now release SLOWLY...4...3...2...1...
Doesn't that feel awesome? Did you get a little headrush? I love those. :)
That's my practice, several times a day. This crazy train is screamin' down the tracks right now...
so much to do before I depart for India, to live in service for 2 months straight. Going where God
calls me and doing whatever is to be done. I know that I'll be starting the journey by offering ther-
apeutic yoga and adjustments for free through a charity school and clinic in Goa, but after that, I
don't exactly know. I'm just going with the intention to be in service, and we'll see what happens.
EXCITING, HUH?!?!
It can also be a little overwhelming sometimes when I look at the whole picture: what's to be
done to prepare, the reality of unplugging from my life in Los Angeles for 60 days, all the inter-per-
sonal dynamics at play, not to mention the fact that the Holiday season is upon us, and I have a
full-time business to manage in the midst of all this...all so big, ya know?
So I breathe. Relax. Soften. Get myself supple so as to navigate these waters with grace. Soak it
all in and channel it through.
Fortunately, I have tools to keep me sane. I turn within, I turn to books, I turn to bodywork, and I
turn to movement. And in the theme of opening these floodgates and sharing my gifts, I'd like to
pass some gifts to you.
On the literary tip:
My friend, Brian Johnson, has started a company called PhilosophersNotes. He breaks down all
the major "big idea" books and presents them in a simple and easy to digest form. They're similar
to Cliff's Notes, only more profound and entertaining.
Brian is giving away subscriptions for the Holidays, and he invited me to offer one to you. Go to
http://philosophersnotes.com/
Free (for a limited time).
On self knowledge:
I've moved my Thursday yoga class to Wednesdays for the next few weeks until I make my way to
Mumbai. These 4 classes will be a series in grounding, as we all need a bit of stability during these
crazy times. Come to the Shiatsu School on Main Street in Santa Monica from 4:30-6 for the next
4 Wednesdays to root down and rise up. Bring your friends. These classes are, as always, by donation.
On the bodywork front:
I'm still offering all my services by donation for the next 4 days. I only have a couple spaces on Thursday
and Friday available, so if you haven't called me, CALL ME.
After Friday, I'll still be available, but no longer by donation. Don't let that stop you from tending to yourself,
though. If you have any interest in managing your stress whatsoever, call me and we'll sort all necessary
details.
Ahh, to move...:
I need to dance. SERIOUSLY need to dance. I'm gonna go hit Afro-Funke at Zanzibar on Thursday night. I'll
get there around 9:30pm, so if you wanna sweat out all your joys, frustrations, elations and prayers, come
join me on the dancefloor. Ain't no better way to talk to God than through the body...supercharged. :)
Cover is a mere $7.
Remember to take time for yourself DAILY. As we move into the madness of family time and disruption of
routine matched with inclement weather and heightened expectation, there's nothing more important than
tending to the vessel and tapping into personal truth. Stand in the center and you'll always know where you
stand.
Be sure to drink LOTS of water, brush your teeth, and get plenty of rest.
I love you, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Bless,
Mateo
Stress Management Specialist
323 620 3230
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Love, Burn, Laugh and Learn...and above all else, Know Thyself.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
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