What you're seeking is seeking you.

"Every stumble is not a fall, and every fall does not mean failure." Oprah Winfrey

Health is better than wealth. Location Fitchburg, WI Website: http://www.reunionyoga.com/ Founder: Keith Bordon Information Breathe! Breath is one of the ways we engage with the core elements of creation "through which all spiritual transformation happens." Our breath is also the vehicle for our life-force energy, and helps give sound to the sacred syllable OM. Chanting mantras requires our full breath. We chant not only to invoke the powerful vibrations contained in the specific words of a mantra but also to unlock, deepen, and strengthen the breath for the physical and spiritual practice. Move! The way of love is not one of rigid stoicism. "They [sages] recount the lives and deeds of avatars, And observe sacred days. They visit temples And sing and dance their faith." (Uddhava Gita 6.36) The vinyasa is this dance of devotion. As we thread the asanas into a mystical dance, the body gets stronger, and the dancer becomes the dance. Then, with a strong, pliable body we can sit and BE love. Rejoice! The Bhakti sutras tell us that devotion leads to rejoicing. Devotion is a kind of surrender, and in this surrender it is possible to release the ego, and approach the wonder of life with awe and gratitude, allowing us to see the presence of the Divine all around us. With this mood we enter a state of atmaramah, the space where we rejoice in the Self. From Reunion Yoga

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. The Books of the Bible The Meaning of Faith Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 Indeed, by faitha our ancestors received approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. The Examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain’s. Through this he received approval as righteous, God himself giving approval to his gifts; he died, but through his faith he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken so that he did not experience death; and “he was not found, because God had taken him.” For it was attested before he was taken away that “he had pleased God.” 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, warned by God about events as yet unseen, respected the warning and built an ark to save his household; by this he condemned the world and became an heir to the righteousness that is in accordance with faith. The Faith of Abraham 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11 By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old—and Sarah herself was barren—because he considered him faithful who had promised.a 12 Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, “as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore.” 13 All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, 14 for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them. 17 By faith Abraham, when put to the test, offered up Isaac. He who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only son, 18 of whom he had been told, “It is through Isaac that descendants shall be named for you.” 19 He considered the fact that God is able even to raise someone from the dead—and figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. 20 By faith Isaac invoked blessings for the future on Jacob and Esau. 21 By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, “bowing in worship over the top of his staff.” 22 By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave instructions about his burial.a The Faith of Moses 23 By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for three months after his birth, because they saw that the child was beautiful; and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called a son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered abuse suffered for the Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to the reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, unafraid of the king’s anger; for he persevered as though he saw him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel. The Faith of Other Israelite Heroes 29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient,a because she had received the spies in peace. 32 And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. 35 Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two,a they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented— 38 of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. 39 Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. New Revised Standard Version Liveology® Yoga Studios & Magazine creates uplifting content for evolving humans as we draw from wisdom across the world. Shop yogi swag and go down the rabbit hole for exclusive content. Please join our email list and tell a friend about us today. Thank you for your continued and growing support all over the world. 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Decolonize your teaching. Location Sacramento, CA Website: https://www.afroyoga.org/ Founder: Angie Franklin Information We live at the intersection of wellness and social justice. Through Yoga, Conversation, Mentorship and Consulting our work uplifts BIPOC practitioners and professionals with the intent to change the face of wellness. Our goal at Afro Yoga is to raise consciousness through wellness practices. To meet BIPOC wherever they are on their wellness journey. From the curious beginner who wants to take their first class, to the yoga teacher aspiring to become a wellness entrepreneur. We focus on cultivating and honing innate tools that help BIPOC ascend to higher versions of themselves. We believe the work of wellness, practices like yoga and meditation can help us create space and reclaim our power — turning inwards to rediscover our spiritual connection and lighting up our human experience by doing so.

Studio 34 has cultivated a community, affordable yoga classes, workshops, and art shows. Location 4522 Baltimore Avenue West Philadelphia, PA Website: http://studio34yoga.com/ Founder: Adrienne Dolberry & Kari Thompson Information Since 2008, Studio 34 has cultivated a community; it has offered affordable yoga classes, workshops, and art shows for those who seek healing, as well as space for wellness practitioners to provide various forms of therapy, from acupuncture to massage to psychotherapy & more. In early 2018, community members Adrienne Dolberry and Kari Thompson took over as owners and remain committed to Studio 34 being a space of healing, creativity, and inclusivity for the West Philadelphia community and beyond. Studio 34 is more than a physical space. We are an energy created by all those that enter and practice here. This energetic space respects and honors all bodies – encouraging EveryBody/everyone to breathe and move in our healing-centered studio. Using self-care and expression through yoga, movement, art and other healing modalities – we allow ourselves to reconnect, realign and reclaim our lives as individuals. We believe that individual self-care directly sustains and supports our community. We are united together in dialogue, creativity, fun, empowerment and holistic well-being. From Studio 34

We offer yoga practice, meditation and more in a safe, micro-agression free space. Location 1714 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, United States Website: https://moreiam.org/ Information Yoga can help everyone. If you are stressed, face systemic challenges, have a demanding job, or a crazy family, YOGA is for you. Age, Race, Weight, Height, Ability: none of it matters. Just come with an open mind and a willing attitude, and you will see the benefits. Choose to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness: it is a process of change and growth towards a mentally and physically healthy lifestyle. To achieve optimal wellness, you must make time for self care. Here at More & MORE I AM Wellness, we believe you can be more than you are today. In fact, we believe you can be Super. But first, we must invest in ourselves. To get to greatness, we must build up our minds, bodies and spirits. Yoga, is an incredible method towards all three. From More I Am website.

BK Yoga Club is a body positive yoga studio. Location 247 Water Street Suite #305 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Website: https://www.bkyogaclub.com/ Founders: Alicia Ferguson & Paris Alexandra Information Co-Founder Alicia Ferguson and Paris Alexandra instantly connected during their yoga teacher training. From their first downward dog, it was apparent they were the perfect pair to create a yoga studio! BK Yoga Club is a body positive yoga studio. Our mission is to create a wellness space where people grow in community through healthy movement and creativity.

"Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."

Put your hand down, boy Welcome to my zoo Put your head inside My big black wild while I can still help you See the snake-baboon Funky, chic, and smooth Honey, can you spy The divine ape-swine 'Cause he can see you I'm a man, I'm a twisted fool My hands are twisted, too Five fingers, two black hooves I'm a man, don't spin me a lie Got toes and I can smile I'm crooked but upright And all I ever want Is just a little love I said in purrs under the palms And all I ever want is breaking me apart I said to the thing that I once was I'm a man, I'm a twisted fool My hands are twisted too Five fingers, two black hooves I'm a man, don't spin me a lie Got toes and I can smile I'm crooked but upright To the left now, boy Underneath the moon By the thick tan sand And the tall thin grass One more thing for you See the distant flume In the sleepy dunes Makes my nerves clench close And my bones go cold When I see that room And all I ever want Is just a little love I said in purrs under the palms And all I ever want Is breaking me apart I'm a man, I'm a twisted fool My hands are twisted too Five fingers, two black hooves I'm a man, don't spin me a lie Got toes and I can smile I'm crooked but upright

As offers come your way, measure them by the scale of your inner alignment.

"I will not take 'but' for an answer" Langston Hughes

Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. The Books of the Bible The Rights of an Apostle 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 2 If I am not an apostle to others, at least I am to you; for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do we not have the right to our food and drink? 5 Do we not have the right to be accompanied by a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas? 6 Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working for a living? 7 Who at any time pays the expenses for doing military service? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not get any of its milk? 8 Do I say this on human authority? Does not the law also say the same? 9 For it is written in the law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned? 10 Or does he not speak entirely for our sake? It was indeed written for our sake, for whoever plows should plow in hope and whoever threshes should thresh in hope of a share in the crop. 11 If we have sown spiritual good among you, is it too much if we reap your material benefits? 12 If others share this rightful claim on you, do not we still more? Nevertheless, we have not made use of this right, but we endure anything rather than put an obstacle in the way of the gospel of Christ. 13 Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in what is sacrificed on the altar? 14 In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel. 15 But I have made no use of any of these rights, nor am I writing this so that they may be applied in my case. Indeed, I would rather die than that—no one will deprive me of my ground for boasting! 16 If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! 17 For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. 18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel. 19 For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law) so that I might win those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings. 24 Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. 25 Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. 26 So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air; 27 but I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. New Revised Standard Version Liveology Yoga Studios & Magazine creates uplifting content and products, sharing "More life. More yoga." Enjoy a wealth of articles, videos, and interactive content for self-study, drawing upon wisdom from across the world. Subscribe for exclusive content, including issues of the mag. Tell a friend about us today! Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

You got an extra eye, but you ain't tryna use it. You got energy, but you ain't gonna use it You got so much time, but you ain't gonna use it You got so much space, but you ain't gonna use it You got a great big mind, but you ain't gonna use it We got this energy, but you ain't gonna use it You got so much light, but you ain't gonna use it You got such good taste, but you ain't tryna use it Other side to your brain, but you ain't tryna use it You got an extra eye, but you ain't tryna use it Remember what you find 'cause we're finna lose it Walking around with the energy of the hot summers Spread make the weird and illuminated degrees The evil incarnates, they wanna take it from us But I walk with a force, they can't penetrate my beliefs Hey, weapons of mass distraction Influence your patterns The energy Of a thousand suns The energy in everyone The energy baby (whoo), the energy baby The energy baby, the energy baby (Hey) You got energy, but you ain't gonna use it You got so much time, but you ain't gonna use it You got so much space, but you ain't gonna use it You got a great big mind, but you ain't gonna use it We got this energy, but you ain't gonna use it You got so much light, but you ain't gonna use it You got such good taste, but you ain't tryna use it Other side to your brain, but you ain't tryna use it You got an extra eye, but you ain't tryna use it Remember what you find 'cause we're finna lose it Hey, don't be surprised if the guilty is among us Don't kill them, cut 'em, then you let them be 'Cause the enemy is (humongous culture poachers) And they score their points by censoring the free Hey, workers of mass distraction Tryna make you branded cattle The energy Of a thousand suns (Don't let them get you down, 'cause you got) The energy (Inside) In everyone Energy (believe), energy (believe), energy (believe) Energy (believe), energy (believe), energy (believe) Energy (believe), energy (believe), energy (believe) Energy (believe), energy (believe), energy (believe) Energy (believe), energy (believe), energy (believe) You know that you got it right when people ask, "hey, what are you on?" Well, this is the vivid state that revolutions are born Did you ever realize the universe just means one song? Your soul knew it all along, you were dancing when you were born, yeah Contemplating time and space Light is raging then erase How I stand in the same place? Connect a million miles away (skrr skrr) ESP'ing with the mace It come to me when I gaze And when I listen in the ways My mind receive it then it plays Yo, lean forward, forward, forward, forward But it takes you just to lay back, lay back, lay back Lean forward, forward, forward, forward I think it's really cool to lay back, lay back, lay back Come on and lean forward, forward, forward They keep telling you to lay back, lay back, lay back But you gotta lean forward, forward, forward, forward They say come on man lay back, lay back, lay back It's what possessed a slave to look in the river The hate saw his true master, fuck is a mister? (he was always master, hey) And sober is the worthy system (yeah, shoo, shoo, shoo!) And he's the co-creator with the giver Detach yourself (let go, let go, let go, let go, let go) Re-pack yourself Be back yourself (let go, let go, let go, let go, let go) And dream as yourself Be seen as yourself (let go, let go, let go, let go, let go) Beam as yourself Scream as yourself (let go, let go, let go, let go, let go) And be king of yourself Contemplating time and space Light is raging then erase How I stand in the same place? Connect a million miles away (skrr skrr) ESP'ing with the mace It come to me when I gaze And when I listen in the ways My mind receive it then it plays Yo, lean foward, forward, forward, forward (believe) Lean forward, forward, forward, forward (believe) Come on and lean forward, forward, forward, forward (believe) But you gotta lean forward, forward, forward, forward (believe) believe Believe Believe

Save me from all my pursuers, and deliver me, or like a lion they will tear me apart. Language Hebrew Divine Majesty and Human Dignity To the leader: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of David. 1 O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; 4 what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? 5 Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. 6 You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet, 7 all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field, 8 the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas. 9 O LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! New Revised Standard Version Liveology Yoga Studios creates uplifting content for your whole life. Join us on the journey of seeking God, self-study, healing, and awakening as we draw from spiritual traditions across the world. Subscribe for access to our exclusive library of articles and videos and other special benefits. Make sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Thank you for your continued and growing support. Peace & Pineapples!

"I've always believed that you can think positive just as well as you can think negative." James Baldwin

Overcoming trauma, even PTSD and reclaiming your body.

I'm going up. You? I can't stay too long Never let grass grow under your feet I got money to get We stay movin' in the traffic, wigglin' Six rings, shit, I need ten of 'em Man DJ Fresh, this slaps boy For real, for real Hey Wiz, I'm finna gas this thing right quick From the land of the crooks and Thieves, eleven-five, dogfood and cha-cha Fee-fee and opioids confident informants built in flockers Pushin' a bail and bustin' plays in the traffic wiggling gettin' windy Shoppin' online, designer, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi Everything I do is butter, ice cream, candy bars, granola If I wanted to every week I could buy a Range Rover Makin' it happen, rappin', entrepreneurin', Gettin' my bands tourin' and doin' it movin' Buildin' my bread, paper pursuin' mogulin' and consumin' Some of these niggas think they Poppin' with their little old local fame Alexa keep me in rotation, bitch, I'm in my own lane They talkin' greasy and immedia' ain't even gotta Wikipedia You don't want smoke, you don't want no emphysema I ain't never been a fallopian tube, I ain't never been a vagina I'll never be a pussy bitch, I'ma always be tiger Duckin' and dodgin' and ditchin' peons, haters, losers Don't fuck with aliens or Klingons, bitch I'm proven Biatch! You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (I'm goin' up) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (Goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up I'm (I'm goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (Goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (I'm goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (Goin' up, uh) Six rings, shit, I need ten of 'em You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (I'm goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (Goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up I got a flight to catch If I ain't eatin' that towel, then I'm at Catch Hardly ever use force, 'cause I like finesse Always rollin' up joints, I don't like to stress I want all ten brings, heard I get a lotta change All I hear is cha-ching I got a couple queens, one rap, one of 'em seen Quarter million dollar car, I have to keep it clean I'm the last of a dyin' breed Bad bitches lookin' at me like I won the lottery I ain't gotta rush to the table I gotta see six-four a hundred seventy pounds, so I gotta eat I work every day, make it look easy Tired of fuckin' with lames? I'll put you on the Dream Team I just came from the Bay, rollin' up the Bling-bling That's a brand new strain, need the crown, I'm a king You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (I'm goin' up) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (Goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up I'm (I'm goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (Goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (I'm goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (Goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (I'm goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up (Goin' up, uh) You goin' up or down? I'm goin' up