The first evening started off with a bonfire and an opening keynote speech from Seane Corrne, Embodying Spiritual Activism: Living with Purpose and Action. Seane shared her

“very candid, personal keynote where she speaks of her life as a yogi, from just discovering yoga, to where her heart has led her to today… as a seeker, student, teacher and ultimately, a servant.”

I am familiar with the work that Sean does for her organization Off the Mat, Into the World .However, her eloquence and ability to speak to spirituality and human purpose was astounding. A friend of mine paraphrased her keynote quite well when she said:

“Sometimes you meet people that exhibit a shadow that shows up as an uncomfortable place for you. Typically that uncomfortable thing is the shadow part of yourSelf that you push behind. Instead of trying to get them/him/her to do something different, allow yourself to see what is under the anger, hurt, bitterness, pain, etc. That part that is underneath will reveal a lot about yourself.”

One of the most liberating workshops and inspirational teachers I came across was Toni Bergins of JourneyDance™. If you are up in the Northeast you don’t want to miss an opportunity to work with her! Another was AfroFlow Yoga with Leslie Salmon Jones.

Music was constantly flowing throughout the long week-end and here’s a snippet of what we heard from the Rastafarian Nayabinghi Drummers videos courtesy of Takeyah a. Young at Core Connection Lifestyle:

Here’s a snippet of Sezi, Jamaican songstress + dancer, sharing Gayatri Mantra with the crowd:

Sharing the blessings of Jamaica’s lively music, arts and yoga scene,I have to say this was by far one of the best experiences to date in my short but sweet yoga life. Here’s to many more!

February’s Flight of the Yogi Workshop was such a success that I was asked to offer a continuation. I am thrilled that workshop was received so well and am looking forward to offering an even better workshop on April 6th, 2012 and the Standard-Miami.

Here is the general information:

Where: The Standard (H2OM Event; SPA INCLUDED) 40 Island Avenue, Miami FL (305) 673-1717

When: April 6th from 8-10pm

What: Forrest Yoga is an inspiring method that encourages exploration about how to access the truths about our individual fears so that we can break through preconceived notions of the limits of our abilities.  Inversions are challenging and exciting poses that rejuvenate the mind and body – and they are a fantastic way to confront our fears in a safe environment.

This inversion workshop will help you develop mental focus, physical strength, as well as balance and flexibility allowing you to break free from fear that may be obstructing your development in your yoga practice as well as your life. This workshop will encompass the principles of Forrest Yoga™ so get ready to sweat!

Investment: $30 (Including workshop and use of spa amenities)

Spaces ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE RESERVE A SPOT IN ADVANCE by e-mailing  Liza@ambrosialifestyle.com

Liza Pitsirilos

PROPS: Strap and Two blocks (If you do not have blocks hands on shins for 1/2 Sun Salutes)
LEVEL: Beginner
LENGTH: 1hr 
STYLE: Hatha Yoga

PRICE: $10.99

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The hips, hamstrings and neck are three areas that often have rich stories to tell us. The question is: Are we listening or are we holding on to the story that we’ve created about each of these areas? 

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Did you know that approximately 70% of your body’s energy come from breath alone?

That’s a whole lot!

And if I told you that learning to increase your breath capacity (calmly) leads to relaxation, revitalization and longevity, would you take a deeper breath?

Phoenix Rising

Happy New Year! I’ve been meaning to ask you this question since the New Year began: Does it feel any different from the last?

I ask because the New Year symbolizes change, hope and prosperity. Yet how strange that the nature of life is change, yet the nature of human beings is to resist change. And how ironic that the difficult times we fear might ruin us are the very ones that can break us open and help us blossom into who we were meant to be.

Last year was by far one of the most challenging years for me and everyone I know. We all have or know some one close to us who faced a serious illnesses, the loss of a loved one, their passion for their craft, a home a job and/or a fortune.

One of the biggest challenges I faced in 2011 was learning to operate from a place of clarity instead of indecision, hesitation or fear especially in regards to welcoming people into and out of my life. Whether it was personal or business life decisions, breaking out of my tight circle of fear into a new consciousness was (and quite frankly still is) f*cking hard!

And so….the biggest lessons I learned in 2011 in regards to this was best said by Elizabeth Lesser founder of the Omega Institute and author of several books:

“If we can stay awake when our lives are changing, secrets will be revealed to us-secrets about ourselves, about the nature of life, and about the eternal source of happiness and peace that is always available, always renewable, already within us.”

2012 is certainly a year of transition and self-mastery.

In some ways it is asking us to be honest with ourselves,

how we are living our life, is it attuned to our spirit,

are the people we are involved with aligned with us or in mis-alignment,

letting go of parts of ourselves that no longer serve us,

and this may also include actual people in our lives.

Some of it can be quite painful, but it is important to face the pain

in order to truly move ourselves forward.

Just know that you are not alone in this quandary of making life altering decisions.

Embrace it.  Step into the next phase. Love yourself.

I am fascinated by what it takes to stay awake in difficult times. I marvel at what we all do in times of transition-how we resist, and how we surrender, how we stay stuck and how we grow.

So here is my question for you: How can you stay awake during the challenges of 2012, even when it hurts? What will it take for your longing for wakefulness to become stronger than your fear to change? Are you bold enough to really think about these questions and put language to them?

As Lesser says “To be human is to be lost in the woods.” None of us arrives with clear directions on how to answer these types of questions or how to get from point A to point B without stumbling into the forest of confusion or catastrophe or self-doubt.

There are incredible tools I have learned through my years as a Wellness Educator that I’d like to share with you to help you explore these questions and discover your strengths.

Check out these upcoming events for more details on discovering your truths for 2012 and letting go of your “stories”: Unraveling the Mysteries Workshop, Group Classes, Private Sessions, Wellness Inquiry Coaching Sessions (starting March 2012)

Perfect gift for birthdays, holidays or a chance to say “thank you, I love you” to a special someone. Interested in more details?

Please e-mail Liza@ambrosialifestyle.com or call (786) 529-4325