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Honoring Mother’s Day with Story, Poems & Quotes

May 3, 2016 by Julie Lusk

The idea for Mother’s Day originated in 1870 by Julia Ward Howe, the author of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” She believed that peace and equality were two of the most important world causes and challenged women to rise up against war in all its forms. She wanted women to unite by coming together across national lines to recognize what people have in common over what comes between us in a “Mothers Day for Peace.” Although this didn’t happen, Julia inspired Anna Jarvisto to start her own crusade to celebrate a memorial day for mother’s in 1907. The rest is “herstory.”

Here’s to peace and equality for all. Julia’s declaration follows:

Arise then…women of this day!
Arise, all women who have hearts!
Whether your baptism be of water or of tears!
Say firmly:
“We will not have questions answered by irrelevant agencies,
Our husbands will not come to us, reeking with carnage,
For caresses and applause.
Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn
All that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience.
We, the women of one country,
Will be too tender of those of another country
To allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs.”

[Read more…]

National Workshops | Trainings | Retreats

You are warmly invited to join Julie Lusk for a program. You’ll gain from her decades of experience in yoga, yoga nidra, relaxation training, guided imagery, and meditation. Her programs are known for bringing the best out in others through her depth of knowledge, natural lightheartedness, and caring nature. Julie is a 6-time international author, recording artist and speaker. More on Julie.

Yoga Nidra for
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Yoga Nidra Training & Certification
Level 1- In-Person
CEU’s from
Yoga Alliance, IYTA & others

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~~Sept 15-20, 2023~~ Postponed

Yoga Nidra Training & Certification
Level 2
Prerequisite: Level I
CEU’s from
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Testimonials

Here’s what 3 graduates want you to know…

♥ I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for the most wonderful weekend of downtime, stress relief, and improve-my-quality-of-life time! You have a way of bringing everyone together, making us feel not only welcome, but special. You have a most awesome positive energy and although you could have a big head with all your successes, you leave your ego at the door and show true concern toward everyone. – Kathleen

♥ I’m grateful for the chance to step out and do this. This is the first time that I have been able to be still and quiet enough to really consider what the future could look like – an exciting prospect. – Sarah

♥ I am grateful beyond words. This program will have a positive and lasting effect on my life! – Les

♥ When I was able (and strong & brave & loving enough) to step away from my stormy life for this program, I noticed I still have so much love & calm & HOPE & strength. It was just smothered like a perfect, precious gem under a pile of dirty clothes. It was so hard to see it but it was and always will be there no matter what. Knowing the jewel is there, under the heap, is so exciting because that keeps the hop. – Anne

♥ I broke through major barriers in this program. The people were inspirational. I gained a part of my broken soul. It’s OK not to be perfect. I am enough, just as I am. – Vickie

Please contact Julie Lusk now.

513-248-9642 (yoga)

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SoulCollage® Supplies

Special supplies are needed for Soul Collages ®

The reason SoulCollage is so very powerful and effective is due its unique process combined with the supplies used. These special touches work. Believe me, I’ve tried to improve on it (that’s my nature) but we have found, over and over again, to follow the lead of what’s been developed and honed by Seena Frost along with scores of facilitators and participants over many years.

SoulCollage Workshop Info & Registration link Our online workshop is now $30 (lowered from $40).

Stock up on supplies now so you’re ready for creativity and fun. Lots of people love to make cards on their own between workshops.

Supplies Needed

5″ x 8” cards made from mat board
Special see-through sleeves to put each SoulCollage in
Glue stick, scissors
Design frame (optional)
Pre-cut images with pictures and no words on them.
- Save time and energy by having a wide selection of diverse and inspiring pictures at your fingertips. This keeps you creating intuitively rather than getting caught up in reading magazine articles. My packets have a wonderful collection of images from a wide variety of source materials. You can always add pictures, images, photographs, etc., of your own.
Supplies are only sent to the USA. No international orders.

Packets – Go to CART to review your order & check out.

♥ Option 1: Includes 12 collage boards, 12 see-through sleeves, 100 + images, glue stick, design frame made from repurposed folders, an instruction sheet and a template for readings. This is enough to last you 2-4 workshops. You supply scissors. This packet is $59 including First Class Mail Service in the USA. Add priority shipping below if time is short.

♥ Option 2: Includes 6 collage boards, 6 see-through sleeves, 50 + images, glue stick, design frame made from repurposed folders, an instruction sheet and a template for readings. This is enough to last you 1-2 workshops. You supply scissors. This packet is $39 including First Class Mail Service in the USA. Add priority shipping below if time is short.

♥ Option 3: Just need cards and sleeves? Get 12 cards and 12 sleeves for $25 including First Class Mail Service in the USA. Add priority shipping below if time is short.

♥ Priority Mail Option in the USA is $15. ADD if time is short.

Go to CART to review your order & check out.

SoulCollage Workshop Info & Registration link
Our online workshop is now $30 (down from $40).

Purna Hridaya Hand Mudra for Mental/Emotional Stability

Mudras are yoga positions, gestures, and seals for your hands and fingers that facilitate health, healing, psychological balance and spiritual transformation. Some mudras use the whole body and breath. They are effective, easy to learn, practical and powerful, and anyone can do them.

This hand mudra is called Purna Hridaya. It can help promote mental/emotional stability. Breath capacity and the immune system also can improve. It can bring relief when you’re feeling the blues.

How to do the Purna Hridaya hand mudra

Hold your palms in front of your heart with your fingers pointing upwards.
Interlace your knuckles inward at the upper joint.
Make sure the right index finger is closest to your heart.
Stretch your thumbs downward and touch their tips to form the shape of a heart.

This 4-minute video explains more.

Buy a video download of Yoga Nidra for Emotional Wellbeing that uses Purna Hridaya hand mudra.

https://youtu.be/QZhzWTNcu7Y

More about Hand Mudras

Give Yourself Some Space

October 17, 2016 by Julie Lusk

Out for a walk the other night, I was stunned to see how groups of people were all looking at their phones instead of talking with each other, let alone noticing the brilliant sunset. Even the bikers were glued to their devices while riding their bikes. I was surprised that people weren’t crashing into one another. More folks were glued to their screens at the restaurant too. We all know that too many people text while driving – another recipe for disaster.

Living in a fast-paced 24/7 world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. We’re pushed to work harder, take care of our family, and keep up with current events along with a constant social media stream. Expectations are high all the way around.

Pico Iyer, a lifelong travel writer says ““In an age of acceleration, nothing can be more exhilarating than going slow. And in an age of distraction, nothing is so luxurious as paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is so urgent as sitting still.”

His Ted Talk video is well worth watching. It will inspire you with ways to take back your time in ways that will replenish your body, mind and soul.

https://www.ted.com/talks/pico_iyer_the_art_of_stillness?utm_source=tedcomshare&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tedspread

Why not take a few moments out right now? Here’s how …

Turn your phone, TV, radio and other electronic devices off for a while.
Focus your attention on the moment by breathing fully and mindfully. It is calming and refreshing for your nerves and it will light up your energy. Try out yoga’s ocean-sounding breath (ujjaya breath).
Blink your eyes a bunch of times till they water. The moisture will help your vision.
Yawn. It cools the brain, gives you a burst of oxygen, and refreshes your eyesight and hearing. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch some flies.
Take a “2-hour nap in less than 1o minutes.“
Give “The Inner Eye of Awareness Meditation” a shot.
Add your own ___________________________.
Bone up on mindfulness. It’s easy with this “Stop ~~ Look ~~ Listen” meditation.
You guessed it, practice yoga nidra – yogic sleep. It’s totally replenishing. Experience yoga nidra at a virtual class with Julie Lusk, author of Yoga Nidra Meditations and 5 more books and dozens of recordings.