Hello Friends!
This is my first update since returning from maternity leave, and my little Sierra Grace is already eight months old! I finally feel that I can take on something beyond gardening and mothering… if those can be considered separate tasks.
Sun-bleached skipping stones lie exposed on the banks of the ebbing Arkansas River. I still bask in the abundance of late summer, but with a sigh of relief after the searing heat. The light has sharpened and shadows are lengthening. Our garden is heavy with tomatoes, the alleyways of our neighborhood littered with peaches and apples, and on our weekly pilgrimages to the mountains, I chase my boy through green woods, but wrap the baby against the chill. We scan the aspens for the promised gold.
Harvest time, harvest time. Across the northern hemisphere, a time to focus on reaping what has burgeoned in summer’s warmth. Gather. In the yogic tradition from far, far away on the Indian Subcontinent, this is known as Sarasvati’s time- hail to the goddess of clean wit and high knowledge! Her bright vision illuminates the world’s corners and contrasts, picks the clean fruit from the rotten. She is a source of strong, steady energy, giving us the endurance and wisdom to bring in the best of the harvest.
In this season, I find I can work hard and rest well. Early autumn is a time of balance between light and dark, warmth and chill. The practices I offer at this time honor this by combining steady effort with grateful surrender.
Upcoming opportunities to practice:
Yoga on the River ~ Saturday, September 7th, 10am-11am
Every 1st Saturday at the River Campus of the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center. More info here: https://hikeandlearn.org/…/september-yoga-on-the-river/
Women’s Wellness Weekend at Camp Jackson ~ September 27-29th
I am delighted to be the yoga and meditation instructor for this mountain retreat- fingers crossed, it should be great timing for the aspens!
Revitalize and Reconnect in the San Isabel Mountains! Join us for a rejuvenating escape at YMCA Camp Jackson from September 27-29, 2024. Set against the serene backdrop of the San Isabel Mountains, our Women’s Wellness Weekend offers a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure designed to refresh your body, mind, and spirit. Lodging, meals, and activities included.
Community Cabin: $150 per person
Private Cabin $200 per person
Registration ends September 26th, sign up today at puebloymca.org/events
Activities Include:
- Yoga & Meditation
- Self-Defense Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Crafts
- Hiking
- Ropes Course & Zip Line
- Rock Climbing
- Canoeing
- Massages
Women’s Wellness Weekend is your opportunity to take a step back from daily routines and immerse yourself in a supportive community. Whether you’re looking to relax, learn new skills, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature, our custom adventures and peaceful activities are designed to help you reset and restore.
Gentle Yoga — Weekly at 10 AM on Fridays
I am resuming my classes at the YMCA of Pueblo! Offering low and slow yoga at 10 AM on Fridays.
Blessings, and hope to practice with you soon!
Laura
Laura Catherine Mace 
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