Weekly Schedule 4/4/2022 — A Time for No
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With the intention of gathering strength for the new generation of the Black community, our donation class recipient organization for 2022 is 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic. Please read more about this clinic and the variety of programs they offer San Francisco youth between 12-24 years old: https://3rdstyouth.org
We donate 100% of class fees from classes attended the second full week of every month to the annual organization. That's next week, April 11, 2022. We also encourage you to make your own donation directly if you are able.
Week 108 — Now is the time of “no”.
I’ve had some delightful conversations over the last few weeks with people who’ve decided they’ve had enough running around for activities that no longer serve them. They’ve told me they are working to simplify.
Many of us didn’t notice that life had been getting more and more complicated until we were forced to stay home just over two years ago. Almost instantly we reduced our participation in activities, and came to a variety of conclusions. A few that come to mind:
• We thought that working more hours would equate to more pay, and realized that is not always the case.
• We filled our time with activities that weren’t meaningful to us, but we thought were necessary (acceptance, obligation, pleasing others, tradition, etc).
• We decided that many of the things we thought were important no longer hold the same significance in our lives.
• We decided to prioritize deeper and more meaningful relationships rather than a superficial network of people.
• The act of living was meaningful on it’s own, and our enjoyment of those basics was fulfilling.
Mainly, our lives became very simple for about a year. The second pandemic year we started facing increasing complexity. Decisions became much more difficult. Do you attend an unvaccinated family event or miss an important milestone? Do you visit with your adult children who aren’t taking the same health precautions you are? When do you send your kids back to in-person school, extra-curriculars, and playtime with friends? Endlessly calculating personal risk quickly became exhausting, but was still somewhat of a necessity, depending on the person and the variant.
Now that we’re in a Covid-19 “lull”, social expectations — whether internally or externally generated — are picking up. We are saying “yes” more.
Let’s make a point to pause.
We can then make a conscience choice — yes or no — that will support our needs and further our goals. When the choice is tough, remind yourself that sometimes saying "no" leads to more time for "yes".
Related to making conscious choices, I found this Huffington Post UK article about staying consistent with your fitness routine while observing and participating in the fasting component of Ramadan:
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ramadan-how-to-keep-fit-while-fasting_uk_6246c458e4b0e44de9c084b5
Here's what's on the schedule this week:
7:00am PST - Monday, 4/4/2022
IN-PERSON GYROTONIC® Pulley Tower Class
A 50-minute group equipment class series exploring Gyrotonic exercise on the Pulley Tower. Space for four (4) individuals. Curious about this movement system? This is a great class to learn more.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=11540424
9:30am PST - Tuesday, 4/5/2022:
ONLINE Pilates Mat (Mixed Level)
The props we’re using in April are light hand weights (1-5lbs) and fitness ball (55-75cm). Our workout focuses on dynamic flexibility-stability pairing, and how that translates into better functional strength. Video available if you can't attend live.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=13574506
9:30am PST - Thursday, 4/7/2022:
ONLINE Balance and Flow GYROKINESIS®
In April we are revisiting our 2 yoga straps. We'll join them together to make a VERY LONG one, and use it for creating a posture harness among other uses for awareness of our bodies in space during our flow sequence.
Focusing on the ability of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® to increase circulation, mobilize and strengthen joints, and increase proprioceptive awareness, this Zoom class prepares the body for more confidence in standing balance work. Video available if you can't attend live.
Sign-up: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16934439&appointmentType=13778332
Looking forward to seeing you online and in-person this week! Until then, breathe deeply, get your booster, stay socially distant, healthy and sane.
Warmly,
Harriet
2022 FOCUS: Firmly deciding, after reducing an abstract problem into its components, to proceed on a journey toward harmony.
Read the first email of 2022 here to understand how this became our resolution for 2022.
