I often tell students during class that their Yoga mat is a mirror. The things that are going on in their lives turn up on their mats. It can take some time for them to see the sufferings and challenges they are going through is caused by their thoughts – about the world and life, rather than the love of God.

There will be a length of time of letting go of these thoughts. But stay the course, stay on your mat! If you want the outside to change, you are going to have to change your inside – your thinking. More to the point, we will have to change and get rid of the chronic fears, prejudices and desires just to name a few.

I have used my personal yoga mat many times to see the situations in my life in action and to apply the principles of Yoga to overcome them. You too, can do the same.

Love you all!
Joseph

What a time of challenging decisions and changes we are living in. If there ever was a time when you and I must know God’s will and purpose for our lives, it’s now.

In fact, nothing else is going to work! If you and I are going to keep up, we must know God’s Master Plan for our life and how to carry it out in His power!

How do we do that? Through prayer. By spending time in His Word and in meditation on His Word. God didn’t wait until you and I were born to begin figuring out what to do with us.

According to the Bible, God designed a Master Plan for us long before that. He fashioned it before the foundation of the world when, in His great love, He looked into our future and chose us as His own.

We are special – very special to God. In Ephesian 2:10 God actually call us His workmanship. The Greek word for workmanship, poema (from which we get our English word poem) is translated “masterpiece” in the New Living Translation.

You can repeat this prayer . . .

“I know God’s Master Plan is to prosper me and not to harm me. His plan is to give me hope and a future. I delight myself in the Him and I desire His perfect master plan for my life.

I believe God’s promises are for me. I love God and will walk in love toward others, including forgiving the offenses of others. I’m thankful and offer God my praise for giving me His directions in all of my decisions. Amen.”

Love you all!
Joseph

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Love you all!
Joseph

There are many runners in the classes I teach and many over the past few weeks have developed a sciatica situation. (The weather is really nice outside now and they are running outside more.)

See the Yoga Journal article below to inform you on “sciatica pain.”

Love you all!
Joseph

I was going to wait until Monday morning to send this blog, but felt I should send it this evening . . .

Many are so concerned about their job or work status. They are having trouble sleeping. They are playing out hypothetical scenarios over and over again in their minds. They are thinking “What if I lose my job? What if I can’t afford rent? What if I’m not able to find employment again? What if? What if? And, what if?”

I have two simple words for you: Worry not! These two simple words are from above (God). They are straightforward and can cut through the noise in your head if you allow it. I have and will continue to speak these two simple words in my situations too: Worry not!

Love you all!
Joseph

Remembering my mother on this blessed day . . .

I saw my mother as a pencil in Gods’ hands. I would see her pray many times and hear her voice say “God what do you want me to do?” I never did hear her say or pray “God this is what I would like to do.”

Her pleasure was to do His will! I would always see my mother look for Gods will in all the actions she would undertake and therefore she was like a pencil in His hands. He directed and she followed.

Her name is Lola Byrd Stingley. My name is Joseph Byrd Stingley. Oh, how I love this woman!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Love you all!
Joseph

Starting on May 7th, we will be selling a limited number of summer packages (50 only) specially priced at $150 for the summer (June, July & August). This means you can have unlimited yoga for only $50 a month!

You will be able to purchase this summer package at the studio after May 7th or online by clicking here now!

If you are on our monthly autopay, we will give you August FREE automatically. Many studios create discounts for new members, however we wanted to show appreciation to our regular students first. You don’t have to do a thing but continue to enjoy classes!