Rob Don Yoga

09/28/2021

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09/28/2021

06/16/2021

Family joined me at work (yoga) today

06/15/2021

Feels good to be teaching more in-person sessions. Yoga is is going great. Come on out for a session Monday and Wednesdays at 9:15am. The class is English and Spanish and beginner friendly. We love doing yoga outdoors with the birds and under the trees.

06/15/2021

South Gate Farmers market every Monday at South Gate park @ South Gate Park

06/13/2021

Treat yourself to a Journey Through Sound in person at on Saturday June 26th at 7pm. Link in bio

A meditative sound experience that includes gentle Yoga, journaling, chanting, meditation and sacred instruments.

Gong (thank you ), singing bowls (thank you ) Mayan drone flute masterfully crafted by and quality handpan handcrafted by

08/31/2020

Online Yoga Class via Zoom
Donation based
Monday and Wednesday
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PST
**Email [email protected] for Link to class**

Good morning,

Thank you for being here and for continuing to show up to our online Yoga sessions. It has been quite journey as we find ourselves 6 months into the major changes that we have all undergone. Collective emotions about the pandemic, racial inequality being brought to the forefront of our awareness, and not to mention the unique challenges that each of us face in our personal lives. We've all been through a lot, and I want to acknowledge you for making it this far and hanging in there.

Making sure that we are on top of our self-care is pertinent. Consciously dedicating time to cultivate clarity, move our bodies, and relax is a very responsible thing we can do for ourselves and for the people we interact with on a regular basis (the better we take care of ourselves, the better we will be towards other people). If we are fortunate enough to have the luxury of a reliable internet connection and some quiet time to ourselves a few hours a week, all we have to do is decide that this is important and make it a priority.

Here are some of the reasons why you might prioritize having a Yoga practice:

- Reduction of stress and stress related illness
- Improved mental/emotional state
- Increased immune function
- Better sleep
- Physical benefits of increased strength and flexibility
- More resilience to deal with the inevitable challenges of life

While each of us is unique and we may have different reasons for practicing Yoga, this list could go on and on. My intention is to make the class as accessible and as helpful as possible. Beginners are always welcome so feel free to invite your friends or anyone else who could benefit from this by forwarding them this email.

I invite you to reach out to me if you have anything specific you'd like to address in our time together as a group. If you would like more individualized support I am available to work one-on-one where we are able to address your specific needs and goals.

See you tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Be well,

08/24/2020

Hello and happy Monday to you!

I hope you had a great weekend and that you are off to a wonderful start to your day.

In support of your wellness, this week we will begin to explore the chakra system in our Yoga classes. (Super fun)

**Email: [email protected] for link to class**
Classes are Mon/Wed at 6:30-7:30pm PST online via Zoom

What's a Chakra? Chakras are energy centers located in our body that relate to different energetic or emotional experiences that we can feel.

Have you ever had "a gut feeling" about something or "butterflies in your stomach"? What about the experience of "heartbreak" or "feeling love in your heart"? These examples are experiences of the chakras that I'm sure we can all relate to on some level. When our chakras are open and in balance, we feel good, our energy is flowing, and it feels as though our affairs are in order.

Simply put, the chakra system is a model that helps us to check in with ourselves and the different elements of our experience so that we can practice Yoga in a way that creates more balance in our lives.

While Yoga practice does work with the physical body, there are other more subtle things to explore that can be quite impactful if we include them. The way we breathe, the way we focus our awareness, and even just having some quiet space to reflect on these ideas can be quite empowering.

This week’s class theme is on The Root chakra:
The Root chakra located at the base of the spine has to do with our most primal needs. Stability, survival, and shelter. Earth is the element of this chakra and when in balance we feel safe and secure.

In class we will focus on the legs and lower body establishing a solid foundation and connection to the earth while reflecting on our feelings of safety and stability. I am so excited to share this with you; chakra exploration is a lot of fun. You may want to bring a notebook or journal for some personal reflection (svadyaya) after class.

06/03/2020

Link to Yoga Tonight - Free for BIPOC

I hope you are hanging in there. This is an invitation to practice self care tonight. At at time when emotions are elevated, it is important that that we take care of ourselves and each other. It has always been important to me to offer these practices to underserved communities and to create access. Today, as essential self care, I am offering class for free to anyone who might be struggling. I am reaching out to the BIPOC community in support of their cause. From one human to another, I am offering practice for free to anyone who might be struggling at this time. Feel free to share or invite anyone you like. We're in this together, deep breaths, and I'll talk to you soon. If you are struggling personally and need support, please reach out.

Link to Yoga Tonight:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4323366028
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Donations can be made to:

**Free for BIPOC**
**No one turned away for lack of funds**

Venmo: https://venmo.com/RobGuilmette or Zelle: 323-313-8857
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Finding solace during times of unrest
Yoga sutra 1.33
“To preserve openness of heart and calmness of mind, nurture these attitudes:
Kindness to those who are happy
Compassion for those who are less fortunate
Honor for those who embody noble qualities
Equanimity to those whose actions oppose your values.”
Translation from “The Secret Power of Yoga” by Nischala Joy Devi

08/31/2018

Words of wisdom from Louise Hay

Today's wisdom from Trust Life, by Louise Hay.

03/27/2018

I can attest to this, you cannot unlearn what you have learned.

Once you have learned a practice to help you feel grounded and healthy (yoga) it keeps calling you back.