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My Many Colored Days

January 30, 2011 in Blog

My Many Colored Days


by Jen Davis

Can you be present with what is, knowing it will change? This question is asked from time to time in yoga classes, usually during a particularly difficult pose. We are challenged to pay attention to the running dialogue in our minds and begin to change it so we can stay, breathe and find peace in the truth it will be different soon.

Needless to say this is not easy on the mat, nor out in the world. I know for myself, I fight to get away from uncomfortable feelings, and in the fleeing I usually make it worse.… Read the rest

Blueversary!

January 19, 2011 in Blog

Blueversary!

Namaste!

Someone recently asked me how long blue lotus has been open. My immediate response was the standard “It will be four years in February.” But my internal response had a little more excitement, amazement and surprise. I actually can’t believe it’s been four years, and that we are moving into our 5th year as downtown Raleigh’s yoga sanctuary!

Nearly every newcomer to the studio comments on the community that our teachers, students and volunteers have created at “The Blue.” It’s a place where everyone is welcome to join us for the fun, the inspiration and the family that has grown from a shared yoga practice.… Read the rest

New Year’s Eve Playlist

January 2, 2011 in Blog

New Year’s Eve Playlist


Hello Blue Friends,
Had a few requests for the music from my New Year’s Eve morning class. May I just say that it was a privilege to be in the room with all of you on this day. What I saw moving and churning and then ultimately let go…. whew. That was no small feat my friends. You continue to inspire me.
Here’s to exploring the space left by obstacles long gone.
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha
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