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I’ve been told I smile like a fifth grader getti

I’ve been told I smile like a fifth grader getting their school photo taken.
☝🏼This photo is a great example 😁
All this to say, if I saw you right now, I’d give you my big 5th grade smile and hug you like we weren’t in a pandemic.
See you in 2022 😛
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To me, every hour of the light and dark is a mirac

To me, every hour of the light and dark is a miracle, every inch of space is a miracle, every square yard of the surface of the earth is spread with the same, every cubic foot of the interior swarms with the same; every spear of grass-the frames, limbs, organs, of men and women, and all that concerns them, all these to me are unspeakably perfect miracles.
-Walt Whitman I read this and thought YES YES YES.
I needed this reminder. Miracle: an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause. There are so many things in this world that are beyond my control - and it feels like that fact has been amplified the in last year. It’s easy for me to spiral into a negative thought tangent.
I came upon this quote and thought - yes, it’s a crazy time AND there are so many miracles all around. A sweet reminder that ALL of this a miracle.
Your mission, if you decide to accept it, is to see the next 5 things that come into your sights for the perfect miracle that they are. (( I’ll also be doing this and posting them in my stories)) A shoutout to @truearthmovement , one of our partners in the 30 day challenge, for making it their mission to create less plastic — another miracle in this plastic filled world...

This month I’m sharing a myth from different cul

This month I’m sharing a myth from different cultures to anchor the physical practices on Saturday’s live class.
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Today’s practice was inspired by a creation myth.
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The moral of this story is that it took a team to create this continent and thanks to one woman’s gratitude, plants and animals grew and thrived.
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I needed both reminders:
👉🏼I have a team (body, mind and spirit) and when we work together, we can create/transform/shift our world
👉🏼Gratitude can inspire growth
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In other news,
🗣 Shoutout to @supportedsoul for my awesome mat and for being one of our OG 30 Day Challenge partners!
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And now back to your regular scheduled programming...
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You carry Mother Earth within you. She is not outs

You carry Mother Earth within you. She is not outside of you. Mother Earth is not just your environment. In that insight of inter-being, it is possible to have real communication with the Earth, which is the highest form of prayer.⁠
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We're heading into week two of the 30-Day Challenge, which means we're shifting our focus from the cosmos to the earth. With that, we invite you to examine all the ways we nourish and nurture Mama Earth.⁠
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Some cool facts to consider: ⁠
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🌏 The Earth and the human body share many similarities, so in this way, you could say that how we treat the Earth is a reflection of how we treat ourselves. ⁠
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🌏 Earth and the human body are made primarily of water, and the body’s circulatory system mirrors the process of the rivers and streams that carry water all over the world to sustain life. The other way Earth and the body are similar is in how they present various ecosystems; the Earth is home to over 8.7 million species, and our bodies host roughly 10,000 species.⁠
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🌏 The human body and planet Earth are also made from the same elements. In fact, we share 97 percent of our atoms in common with the rest of the galaxy. Oxygen accounts for more weight than any other element in both Earth and the human body. ⁠
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Questions for you to consider: ⁠
🌏 When was the last time you convened with nature? Take a moment to be grateful for its beauty.⁠
Make a list of all the ways the Earth supports and nourishes you, then make a list of all the ways you reciprocate.⁠
🌏 In what ways do you give back to the planet? ⁠
🌏 What action will you take today to support sustainability for our planet?⁠
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📖 This Saturday's class was inspired by a creation myth I read in Braiding Sweet Grass. Join us at 9am PST for a 60 minute flow working towards Kurmasana, tortoise pose.⁠
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🙌🏼 A big thank you to all who recommended books a few months back in the FB group - I'm ploughing through the list and enjoying the broad range!!

Day 5 - Mantra for Compassion
Aum Mani Padme Hum 👉🏼 generally translates as the jewel within the lotus.
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It’s kinda perfect that this was today’s mantra as today is Karmen’s, my daughter, birthday.
I feel like she is the jewel within our lotus. She is the light that has been leading us (@alejandroarceg and I) this past year.
I’ve learned more in this past year about patience, compassion and softening.
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What is lighting your path these days?
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💕Family photo taken by the oh so talented @bright_photo 💕

About yesterday… Day 3 of our challenge. First L

About yesterday...
Day 3 of our challenge.
First LIVE class in our new digs.
First king Pigeon in a year.
Good times 🙃

Day 1 of our 30 Day Challenge on #practicewithclar

Day 1 of our 30 Day Challenge on #practicewithclara
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Sometimes life is busy but more often than not, I make/plan too much in a short period of time.
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We moved and launched this challenge....at the same time. 🤷🏻‍♀️ People ask me how I balance my work life and personal life....I don’t. I am STILL learning how. Lucky for me I have a life and work partner with two traits I am slowly learning how to cultivate. Foresight - before making a plan, look at the calendar and see what else is going on that week. 🤯 I still have trouble doing this. Here’s the thing, I love saying YES to opportunities. Buuuut I’m learning NO can be as impactful and life changing. Make a list of ALL the tasks that need to get done and plan WHEN you’re going to do them. I have always worked alone. I go at my own pace and do what I feel like from my to do list. Annnnd tasks fall through the cracks. 😕 so now I plan when I’m going to do all the things which had made planning my work days a lot easier. All this to say that #todaysyoga was not on my mat but in my mind as we ploughed through the unpacking process while entertaining a one year old.
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The practice was one of observation. Checking in every few hours with how I’m feeling, then feeding myself what I need - food, water, a hug a pee break. It sounds obvious but it’s kinda a bfd for me. I usually just do when working and not be. Meaning I pay attention to what I’m putting out not what I’m taking in. That’s why I do yoga - to remember to observe myself.
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So today I juggled both.
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The house is unpacked.
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Tomorrow I’ll make it to my mat.
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God I miss palm trees. 🌴 We have officially mov

God I miss palm trees.
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We have officially moved and are in the midst of unpacking.
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A sweet reminder that we’re kicking off our next 30 day challenge TOMORROW, April 1st. I’d love to you join us!
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The challenge is FREE for new members and way more fun when doing it with a friend! So grab a buddy and join us for a month of yoga and meditation.
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For all the info and to join us click on 30 Day Challenge info in my bio.
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The overarching theme for the challenge is Seva, which translates from Sankrit as Selfless Service. Seva is an essential aspect of any devotional practice, be it yoga or other forms of spirituality you embrace. A practice of Seva is devoting yourself to a task without attachment to the result. Along with the asana practice, we’re inviting the community to pay it forward with random acts of kindness and service.
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See you on the mat tomorrow!!

Hola!⁠ ⁠ We're closing out the month on #pract

Hola!⁠
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We're closing out the month on #practicewithclara honoring the Hindu god, Shiva, Lord of Destruction and Transformation. ⁠
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Shiva is the patron saint of yogis as his practice is that of meditation and dancing the tandeva, the dance of destruction. Yogis seek to connect with the Oneness of the universe - through meditation and are interesting in transforming themselves - doing their own tandeva. ⁠
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What Does Shiva Mean? ⁠
Shiva = Sha + ee + Va⁠
Sha stands for Shareeram or body⁠
ee stands for eeshwari or life giving energy⁠
Va stands for vayu or motion⁠
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Thus, Shiva represents the body with life and motion. ⁠
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This analysis brings us to the deeper understanding that Shiva is life, Shiva is potential for life, Shiva is all-encompassing - the universal soul or consciousness.⁠
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We call on Shiva when we want to transform and shift our current state—as the God of Destruction, Shiva is the warrior who appears when we need to let go, surrender, or fight to release whatever it is we've been holding on to. ⁠
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Questions to Consider:⁠
✺ Are you seeking connection or transformation?⁠
✺ How would you like to go about this, quietly or with a roar? ⁠
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Join me tomorrow SATURDAY, MARCH 27th, at 9AM PST ⁠
for a dynamic practice focused on twists and arm balances.⁠
The peak pose we’ll be working towards is Koundinyasana 1 (pictured above)⁠
Link in bio to join us: Practice With Clara Apps⁠
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📷: @digitalanthill

Hi friends!⁠ I'm super excited announce…⁠ We

Hi friends!⁠
I'm super excited announce...⁠
We're hosting another free 30-Day Virtual Yoga Challenge that starts April 1st, 2021! ⁠
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We're taking you on a cosmic trip with a month of yoga and meditation classes themed for the stars.⁠
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This will be our last virtual yoga challenge until the fall as we have some other events and ideas planned for this summer—so we hope you can join us! ⁠
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✨ Energize Yoga Challenge ✨⁠
A 30-Day Journey Into the Stars⁠
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This experience treats practitioners to classes themed to explore all the ways we integrate and interact with the environment and ourselves.⁠
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We'll start the month exploring the atmosphere with astrological readings, move through the global and local communities we embrace, and wrap-up the final week grounding in the home of the self. ⁠
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🤩 We're offering 2 LIVE classes in April for the challenge! ⁠
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▴ Saturdays at @9AM PST for 60-minutes of vinyasa yoga⁠
▴ Wednesdays @12PM PST for 30-minutes of slower-paced yoga ⁠
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HOW TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE: ⁠
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This yoga challenge is FREE for new members— so grab your mat and invite your friends to join us for this epic exploration into the cosmos! ⁠
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✨ If you're a member of PWC, you're all set! The challenge playlist will be released this Saturday, March 27th for you to preview the classes for the month. ⁠
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✨ For all non-members of PWC, click on the link in my bio titled “info on April 30 Day Challenge” and please use the coupon code at check out provided below⁠:
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⭐ENERGIZE2021⭐⁠
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With the coupon code, new members receive the 30-days free for the challenge + the 7-day free trial afterward = that's over a month of yoga on PWC!⁠
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Share this with your friends, family, coworkers, and anyone who you think would benefit from a month of yoga, meditation, and motivation from a community of yogis worldwide! ⁠

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