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For in Him We Live and Move and Have Our Being

It is Holy Thursday, the first day of the Triduum.

For Catholics, “the summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery.  The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil.  The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, and the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord” (usccb.org).

It also happens to be the eve of our Body Prayer practice, and I wanted to share with you Mother Teresa’s thoughts on prayer:

“There is only one God and He is God to all; therefore it is important that everyone is seen as equal before God. I’ve always said we should help a Hindu become a better Hindu, a Muslim become a better Muslim, a Catholic become a better Catholic. We believe our work should be our example to people. We have among us 475 souls – 30 families are Catholics and the rest are all Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs—all different religions. But they all come to our prayers.”

I pray that our Body Prayer practice is a blessings to all who attend and that our moving meditation would be a gift to God who sees, hears, and knows our hearts, “for in Him we live and move and have our being” (St. Paul).

Many blessings for a Happy Easter!

The Catholic Yogi

 

 

 

Commitment to Practice

Our six week session of power yoga practice begins this evening, a structured 90 minute class focusing on mindful breathing, moving, and gratitude meditation.

Consider committing to the entire session and notice how dedicating 90 minutes once a week to your yoga practice can bring health and wellness into your daily life.  Admittedly, you’ll save some cash by registering for six classes in advance, but more importantly, you’ll develop skills and practices that have the ability to enhance your life in meaningful ways.  It’s possible that you’ll want to begin practicing on your mat at home, daily, and even practicing off your mat, sitting in traffic, standing in your office, or walking to an appointment.

There’s a great comfort in knowing we can drop into a yoga class anywhere anytime, as it’s just sitting there on the schedule waiting for us to attend.  But there’s also a great beauty and strength, and even self-compassion in showing up for ourselves week after week, or day after day, and doing the practice.  Think of it as an experiment, this dedication to discipline; we never know what treasures might be uncovered.

Power Yoga Practice
Mondays, 7:00- 8:30pm
6 week session, Sept. 18 – Oct. 23
6 week session, Nov. 6 – Dec. 11
$60 per session or $15 drop-in
No Limits Studio

Power Yoga Practice is a 90 minute class of mindful moving, conscious breathing, and gratitude meditation that will strengthen the muscles of our bodies, minds, and spirits.  We will be supported in our weaknesses and challenged in our strengths.  Everyone will be encouraged to work at their own pace, ask questions, and stay curious.  Power Yoga Practice is a practice, not a performance, and all levels are welcome, beginners and beyond.  Come experience the energizing, calming, and healing effects of yoga for body, mind, and spirit.

To ask questions or to register, please email: contact@thecatholicyogi.com or visit the contact page.