And just like that, summer is here in New York. Yes with a few super blustery days, nearly blowing me off my scooter, and with some pouty and pissy thunderstorms to boot.
 But like a toddler’s tantrum quickly spent, we’ve been getting glorious golden sunshine days at least twice this week and last! In a city like New York, the warm weather moves me ~ and so many others ~ outdoors, like the two rivers, our many greenways, the vibrant green lungs of the city, Central Park, and our many coastal beaches ~ they are my lawn, my back porch, and everyone’s “outdoors” as part of our warm weather “home”.
 I tote with me everywhere: sunscreen, hat, shades, sarong, folding fan, one or two refillable thermal bottles. My phone is my portable office, and healthy snacks are in my pack.
As I scroll through my ENews photo libraries, smiles wreathe my face with fond memories from months, weeks, years ago, and I am filled with wonder. Are we are we are making memories to cherish, at the time? I think often we are; but just as often, we don’t think about it.
This issue spotlights some fond memory pics, many of summer and spring in NYC. But some are of the “gardens” of the larger planet, elsewhere as well as here.
 And as we have, in every moment, the choice to be aware we are making moments, making memories, I have this metta (“loving-kindness”) prayer and wish for you, and for all living beings.
May you be safe
May you be healthy
May you be happy
May your heart be light
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Empathy & Embodiment Retreat Dec 5-10
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 My husband and I first visited Puerto Plata DR in 2021, our first trip emerging out of 2020.
We became enamored of this relaxing, delicious All-Inclusive resort. The golden climate. The warm, friendly people. The VIP hotels, beaches, pools, bars, restaurants.
We were delighted to share "our" place with Yoga retreats in 2023 and 2024, and will again in 2025.
And, this December, I am excited to partner with Cathan Kabrelian, NYC NVC and Compassion Course mentor, to proudly present:
Empathy & Embodiment Retreat * Puerto Plata, DR
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort
December 5-10, 2024
 This is our 6 days/ 5 nights "Eat, Play, Love" NVC somatic retreat.
Cathan and I have created a fun program for you, on empathy, self-empathy, and embodiment, merging mindfulness, breath and movement with the perfect backdrop of nature, beauty, adventure, luxury, and community! Hope you can join us for this awesome gift.
Check it out. We are thrilled we had a Resort special that let us offer super awesome prices! ... You may even wish to extend your stay a night or more. Details here.
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 Here is my lighter summer schedule, at Equinox/Pure, in New York City. Do check if someone is subbing; teachers travel in the summer!
Feel free to reach out for a class pass!
Tue 12PM Yin Yoga Meditation Equinox E.85
Tue 1:45 Restorative, Equinox E.92
Thur 8PM Sonic Meditation, Equinox Gramercy *NEW*
Sat 4PM Restorative, Pure/Equinox W.76
Sat 5:15 Sound Meditation (July), Pure/Equinox W.76
Privates (zoom and in person) are by arrangement, whether: Restorative, Thai, Reiki, Yoga, or Coaching.
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Email Privacy; Photo Thanks
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Thanks this issue for photos to:
Charles Lee for me & niece Monica in tree,
Wari Om for Union Square Lotus with Adam Rinder,
Grant Henry for ReSOULutions Retreat group photo,
Linda Mittel for Hand-to-Hand with Jake Brenner,
Ramon Frias for Thai massage with Joy Chen at Cosmic,
Sandy Ames for Hangle Dangle with Alondra Siguas,
Raul Aranas for Moroccan woman argan worker
and to:
The Compassion Course
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club
Deborah Dunn & Frances Murchison India Retreat
Ora Ramat Wagging Taill Yoga Catskills Retreat
Juan Gamboa ReSOULutions Retreat
All other photos by me and my trusty iphone.
Happy June, my friends! See you at the end of June!
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June 14th, come for a delicious solar and lunar AcroYoga Friday all levels evening at:
Cosmic Fit Club
6PM AcroYoga Flying Fun
7-8:30PM Thai Bodywork
8:30-10PM Free Play/Jam
All levels, no partner needed!
Laugh, play, learn, melt! Sweetest, most fun way to surf into your weekend! Sign up here.
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 When it comes to compassionate communication in the world, on a large and a small scale, the question might just be "If not now, when?"
Anyone who hasn't read Dr.Marshall Rosenberg's Non-Violent Communication: A Languation of Life is well recommended to get the book that launched NVC.
But, I also recommend Thom Bond's Compassion Course 2024, a very step-by-step, interactive, 52-week digestible course, affordable and easy to receive (weekly in your inbox). AND, thanks to a thriving multidimensional community, easy to connect even, dare I say, very deeply and vibrantly, with "real" people online.
I am one of those "real" people, hosting a "real people" group that meets Wednesdays 1PM ET weekly to play and practice the Compassion Course lessons for real life application. The Course begins June 19. Register here. Email about my Wed group!
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- Research shows women need to be 85% sure before they will speak up, to a man's 15%.
- Women and girls make shame-based "fixed" meanings about their experiences 80% more often than men and boys do.
Sound familiar? Claire Zammit's work with Woman-Centered Coaching is revelatory and transformative.
 Women not only have different coaching barriers than men, women's coaching goals are different.
Traditional coaching overlooks the powerful patterns that are like scaffolding under women's internal glass ceilings.
We cannot see our own patterns. With Woman-Centered Coaching, we can find and release them. It's scary ~ I know! If you want my support, I'm here.
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