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clararobertsoss

Teacher of Yoga, Mantra & Meditation
Seeker of the Sacred.
Facilitator of conscious movement.
#PracticeWithClara

It has been quite a week over here. With Karmen te

It has been quite a week over here. With Karmen teething and going through what feels like her 20th sleep regression, I haven’t gotten much sleep. Mix that with a long pool visit and BOOM—I woke up sick on Wednesday. I spent the next 48-hours horizontal. ⁠
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I immersed myself in a show I haven’t watched since it came out in 2017—Sense 8. The premise of the show is about a group, a cluster, of eight people across the globe who can read each other’s minds, share each others’ knowledge and feel/sense what the others are going through. It got me thinking about the collective unconscious, coined by Carl Jung. ⁠
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"According to Jung, the human collective unconscious is populated by instincts, as well as by archetype…He believed that the concept of the collective unconscious helps to explain why similar themes occur in world mythologies around the world. He argued that the collective unconscious had a profound influence on the lives of individuals, who lived out its symbols and clothed them in meaning through their experiences." ⁠
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When I am rooted in my center, connected to my intuition, I have felt connected to a river of knowledge that is beyond the scope of my own experience. How it shows up is when I’m teaching and I hear a voice inside telling me to say something particular. I used to question it —where is this coming from? Really? I should say this? I’ve learned to just surrender and say it. I can’t tell you how many times students have come up to me and told me that’s exactly what they needed to hear. There are so many forces, energies, ideas that are swirling around that are beyond what we can see or comprehend Sense 8 reminded me of this. One of my favorite questions from the show was "The information you're hearing is different than what you're feeling. Which are you choosing to listen to?" WHEW. ⁠
It brings up another question for me - Instead of questioning what our minds don’t understand, can we surrender into what our hearts know to be true?⁠
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I leave you with this dear friends - ⁠
What are you questioning right now? ⁠
What does your mind say? ⁠
What does your heart say?⁠
What shows up in the silence?

It’s probably the time of year, but I’ve been

It’s probably the time of year, but I’ve been thinking a lot about change. Specifically how to change some of the paradigms in my relationships.⁠
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The relationship I’ve been thinking a lot about is with my father. I’ve known him for over 40 years. One thing that drives me crazy as of late is that he pronounces people’s names wrong. I know who he’s talking about, but I still feel the need to tell him the proper way to say this person’s name.⁠
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And I’m left thinking -⁠
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Correcting him does what? How does it contribute to the situation? It doesn’t, really. It just makes me feel better that he KNOWS the correct information, BUT how does it make him feel? I asked him, and he said he doesn’t really care. He’s not offended when I do it - he just laughs at me. That was a relief to hear. When did I become a stickler about pronunciation? Why does it matter what he says? Why do I feel the need to correct him?⁠
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At this time in my life, details MATTER. Where, when, how, who - all of these details are important to my work and home life. My father, on the other hand, is in a different place. Details are no longer important as he’s no longer a householder. His focus is the bigger picture - looking at the broader strokes instead of the fine details, so he just doesn’t care about the details.⁠
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The conversation helped me understand this. It shifted how I hear my father, what I’m moved to share. It’s helped me let go of constantly correcting him or laughing at myself when I do. It's good to remember; we are not all be focused on the same things.⁠
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All this to say - reflection, discussion, dissection - can really help us understand where we are, what’s important to us, what’s important to other people and what we expect of ourselves and our relationships.⁠
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So I leave you with these questions:⁠
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What are you focused on right now?⁠
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Is there a relationship you’d like to shift?⁠
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How do you show up for them?⁠
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How do you expect them to show up for you?⁠
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Are these expectations helping or hindering the relationship?⁠
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Why do you think that is?⁠
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Pie in the sky - what kind of relationship do you want with this person? What do you think needs to change to make it so?

A big shout out to my long time partner @supported

A big shout out to my long time partner @supportedsoul for offering one of their wonderful mats to a lucky student who completes this month's Practice With Clara Ignite yoga challenge. ⁠
We'll be picking a lucky winner the first week of February!⁠
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Supported Soul is a local, family run company that work with local and global artists to create their mats. I heart them deeply and love working with them. ⁠
They are offering 15% off their products to YOU, excluding the Resurgence Collection. Use the coupon code PRACTICEWITHCLARA at checkout.⁠
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I have three of their mats, including the one pictured here. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them. They are BRIGHT, cool design and have a soft towel layer on the top for good grip for those of us who sweat when practicing. I also have one of their regular mats that I use for my hatha, yin, restorative practices. ⁠
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I also love their animal print resistance bands!

A piece of poetry that has been speaking to me thi

A piece of poetry that has been speaking to me this past week...⁠
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Births ⁠
by Pablo Neruda, translated by Stephen Mitchell⁠
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We will never have any memory of dying.⁠
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We were so patient⁠
about our being, ⁠
noting down numbers, the days,⁠
the years and the months,⁠
the hair, and the mouths we kiss,⁠
and that moment of dying⁠
we let pass without a note ⁠
we give it to others as remembrance,⁠
or we leave it simply to water,⁠
to water, to air, to time.⁠
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Nor do we even keep⁠
the memory of our birth,⁠
though being born was important and fresh:⁠
and now you don’t remember one detail⁠
and you haven’t kept even a branch⁠
of your first light.⁠
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It’s well known that we are born.⁠
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It’s well known that in the room ⁠
or in the wood⁠
or in the hut in the fishermen’s district⁠
or in the rustling cane fields⁠
there is a quite unusual silence,⁠
a moment solemn as wood,⁠
and a woman gets ready to give birth.⁠
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It’s well known that we were all born.⁠
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But of that profound jolt⁠
from not being to existing, to having hands,⁠
to seeing, to having eyes,⁠
to eating and crying and overflowing⁠
and loving and loving and suffering and suffering,⁠
of that transition or shudder⁠
of the electric essence that takes on⁠
one body more body like a living cup,⁠
and of that disinhabited woman,⁠
the mother who is left there with her blood⁠
and her torn fullness,⁠
and her end and beginning, and the disorder⁠
that troubles the pulse, the floor, the blankets⁠
until everything comes together and adds⁠
one more knot to the thread of life:⁠
nothing, there is nothing that remains in your memory⁠
of the fierce sea that lifted a wave⁠
and knocked down a dark apple from the tree.⁠
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The only thing you remember is your life.⁠

Aum Dum Durgayei Namaha⁠ Translation: ⁠ "Salut

Aum Dum Durgayei Namaha⁠
Translation: ⁠
"Salutations to She who is beautiful to the seeker of truth and terrible...to those who would injure devotees of truth" - Thomas Forrand, Shakti Mantras⁠
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Durga - the warrior, the protectress, fierce incarnation of the Great Mother/Ma. She is by far my favorite version of Shakti, the creative/feminine energy that comes out of the Hindu Pantheon of gods & goddesses. She is powerful, focused, clear, direct and gets the job done. ⁠
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Join me this Friday to hear her creation story, learn about how to invoke that energy within you and connect with community.⁠
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This course is exclusive to Practice With Clara members - but good news - if you're not a member, we offer a 7 day FREE trial. ⁠
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For more information - link in my bio.

Hello friends, ⁠ ⁠ We have just completed the

Hello friends, ⁠
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We have just completed the first week of Ignite, this month’s 30 day challenge. For those of you participating, I ask you, how do you feel after a week of yoga? ⁠
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I feel GOOD. It’s been nice showing up to my mat, albeit for about 15/20 minutes most days as my toddler has other ideas. Even taking a hot minute to stop, breath a bit deeper, stretch and feel my body - has changed my mood and therefore my experience. ⁠
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For those of you with little ones or are short on time, we’ve created a new 7 day series called Sweet + Spicy on Practice With Clara. This playlist includes classes that get right to it - building heat and moving with a bit more vigor for those of us short on time. Each day you have the option of a vinyasa practice OR a core/resistance band class. We hope you enjoy it!⁠
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I’ve been loving the comments and insights I’ve been reading in the classes and FB group. Keep sharing - it’s very inspiring to read!⁠
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On a personal note, I’ve been sitting with what I want to call in this year. Sweetness, gentleness and love is the bhavana/mood I want to create, experience and share with my community. My altar includes Lakshmi, the goddess of beauty, sweetness and love. I’ve also put rose quartz, candles, photos of my beloveds and Pablo Neruda’s poems of love. ⁠
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What bhavana do you want to create and share?⁠
What’s on your altar? ⁠
If you don’t have a physical altar, close your eyes and build one there. What would you include on it? ⁠
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Sending you a warm and gentle hug.

Happy New Year!⁠ 🔮⁠ I wanted to start the y

Happy New Year!⁠
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I wanted to start the year with a wonderful reflection from my dear friend and collaborator, Simone Pinkhasova, who writes Yoga Horoscope. This is from last week’s newsletter.⁠
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What narrative will you recall of this year?⁠
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What you remember is fueled by where you hold your focus. Memory is the mind's ability to collect, assimilate, and recall information. What you remember is a token of your experience and expertise in sifting through the moments you've lived. You have power in the thoughts, recollections, and words that signify action.⁠
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How will you choose to share your energy?⁠
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The Last Quarter Moon in Libra rings notes of elegance through endurance. Use this time to go deeper into your internal channels. Start a new project. Connect to your emotional intelligence with movement and song. The creative well runs deep in each of us. Enjoy the music as you traverse the invisible realms of your reality.⁠
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🔮Questions for reflection🔮⁠
* What is your word for 2022?⁠
* What music, colours, and textures will design your world in the New Year?⁠
* What qualities do you hope to embody?⁠
* Who are the people you want to attract?⁠
* Where will you dedicate your heart?⁠
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I’d love to hear any or all your answers to the Simone’s questions. Post them in the comments below.⁠
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If you’re interested in receiving Simone’s weekly newsletter, you can find the link in my bio for Yoga Horoscope.⁠
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In other news -⁠
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I’m looking forward to doing yoga with you every day this month for our Ignite 30 day yoga challenge.⁠
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I'm kicking off the challenge with this morning's LIVE class at 9am PST on Practice With Clara. I hope to see you there. ⁠
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If there’s anyone you think would benefit from 30 days of yoga, tag them below. ⁠
The coupon code is active until Monday January 3rd. Link in my bio.

Light up the new year with a daily dose of yoga an

Light up the new year with a daily dose of yoga and mindfulness.⁠
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We've curated a DOPE playlist of classes along with LIVE 60 minute vinyasa practice on Saturdays at 9am PST.⁠
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Start your year getting stronger and more flexible, not only in your body, but also in mind and spirit.⁠
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It's 🌟FREE🌟 to new members of Practice With Clara. ⁠
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For more information and instructions on how to sign up, find the link in my bio. ⁠
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Tag anyone you think might benefit from a month of yoga below in the comments.⁠
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See you on the mat!⁠
Clara

Happy holidays friends!⁠ I hope you’re having

Happy holidays friends!⁠
I hope you’re having a good holiday season filled with all the things that feed you - whether that’s time with friends & family, quiet time alone, being outside or cuddling with your favorite furry friends.⁠
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I’d love to see you today at 2 PM PST for my annual holiday class on Practice With Clara. We’re asking for a $10-$20 donation to help raise money for one of our favorite organizations, The David Suzuki Foundation - an environmental non profit. Practice with Clara will match all donations. ⁠
If you'd like to make a donation, follow the link in my bio. ⁠
Either way, I hope to see you today for an hour of yoga.⁠

We're hosting our annual 30-Day Virtual Yoga Chall

We're hosting our annual 30-Day Virtual Yoga Challenge on the Practice With Clara apps to kick off the new year, and we'd love you to join us!⁠
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Start 2022 with 30 days of yoga!⁠
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This challenge provides YOU with:⁠
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🔥 2 daily yoga/meditation classes⁠
🔥 Gifts for a few lucky winners who complete the 30 days of yoga⁠
🔥 LIVE Challenge kick-off class January 1st, 2022 at 9 AM PST⁠
🔥 Class calendar to track your progress⁠
🔥 Accountability checks within the app⁠
🔥 Journaling prompts for self-reflection⁠
🔥 Challenge booklist + podcast episodes for inspiration⁠
🔥 How to Join Ignite Yoga Challenge⁠
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This is 🔥 FREE 🔥 to new members! Tag anyone you think would benefit from 30 days of yoga!⁠
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For more information and to join us, click on the link in my bio.

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