Life and Peace Yoga

To our valued students,

In response to the latest government guidelines for the COVID-19 situation, we are temporarily canceling all our yoga sessions until the ECQ is lifted.

Further announcements and updates will be posted here and sent through direct message. Stay healthy and safe everyone.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Namas-El. 🙏💙

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"You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you."
(Isaiah 26:3 ESV)

"He is not afraid of bad news;
his heart is firm,
trusting in the Lord."
(Psalms 112:7 ESV)

The journey to savasana or final resting pose is a welcome treat at the end of a yoga practice, especially after an intense one.

In the same way, the Sabbath or the day of rest is a gift God has given us after a week of labor. The Hebrew word "shabbat," means "to stop or rest from labor."

God has given us rest for a purpose. Today, receive His gift and cease from your labors of self-effort just as God did from His.

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"On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work."
(Genesis 2:2)

"But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God,"
(Hebrews 10:12)

Much of our "work" is about building, creating, producing, and toiling. Today, ask yourself:
"In what ways is my work challenging to me?"

"In what ways is it a blessing to me and those around me?"

"In what ways does it give my life meaning?"

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"What do people really get for all their hard work?...He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end."

(Ecclesiastes 3:9‭, ‬11)

Do you often depend on your own strength and confidence when you're going through a difficult day or struggling through life's challenges? Have you ever wondered what it means to rely on God's strength?

Sometimes, struggle after struggle can get us so weak, not just in our body but also in our spirit. And when that happens, ask yourself, what or who do you run to for solace and restoration?

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"Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!" 💙

(1 Chronicles 16:11)

Challenge is part of the yoga practice. The more difficult the poses get, the stronger and more patient you become. The more you endure, the more you advance in your practice.

Similarly, we experience difficulties and challenges in life for us to grow and come out stronger. Without them, we would advance very little. God allows trials and testing in our lives to raise our resilience not only in our character, but also in our faith.

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"Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]."

(James 1:2-3 AMP)

Don't just seek God's peace. Seek God Himself. And He will renew your joy deep within you....

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"But let all who take
refuge in You be glad;
let them ever sing for joy."

(Psalms 5:11)

"When I said, 'My foot is slipping,'
your unfailing love, Lord,
supported me.

When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought me joy."

(Psalms 94:18‭-‬19)

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Today, find time to feed your spirit and be truly nourished...💙

May we not get caught up and overwhelmed with the hassle and busyness that go with this hurried time of the year. May we be reminded that Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus who came as a Prince of Peace. A Holy day rather than just another holiday.
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Take a moment to pause, breathe deeply, and consider how you can have a sense of the peace of Christ...
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"For to us a child is born,
to us a Son is given,
and the government will be
on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
(Isaiah 9:6)
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Sharing our recently concluded series for YogaElbi--the Art of Flight!

8-Angle pose
Side Crow
Flying Splits
Flying Pigeon
Fallen Angel
Flying Scissors
Chinstand (against the wall)
Flying Lizard (against the wall)

I hope you enjoyed as much as I did how it challenged each of us and how everyone has stepped up to grow in their practice. May this encourage more growth in the seed that was planted in you knowing that there will always be new poses to do, new spaces to become aware of, and new territories to explore.

Our warmest thanks and appreciation for your efforts and support. You guys have been awesome!!! Namas-El! 💙👏👏👏

Before rushing off, take time to pause and breathe slow and deep. Allow your breath to draw your focus to this moment. Bring your awareness to your body--the temple of the Holy Spirit. Keep breathing and be established in God's comfort and love through this words:
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"But the fruit of
the Spirit is
love,
joy,
peace,
patience,
kindness,
goodness,
faithfulness,
gentleness
and self-control.

Against such things there is no law. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."
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(Galatians 5:22‭-‬23‭, ‬25)

Just as we feed our physical bodies with bread to live, so we must feed our spirits with the Word of God to be alive: the Word who became flesh (John 1:14) and the Living Bread who came down from heaven (John 6:51).
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Jesus doesn't just want to give you bread. He wants Him to be your Bread.
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"Jesus said to them,
'I am the bread of life;
whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me
shall never thirst.'" (John 6:33‭, ‬35)
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OilsomeYoga2019! An all-level aromayoga (yoga + essential oils) recently held and organized by Oilsome Oilbularios at Life and Peace Studio.

Thank you for sharing a generous and oilsome experience with us! ❤️