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Should we greet each other with Namaste? According to Dr. Anthony Fauchi, the handshake is now dead. “I think what we’re going to have embedded and imprinted in us forever is the realization that something as catastrophic as what the world is experiencing now can happen," Fauci said. “And just as a society, just forget about shaking hands. We don’t need to shake hands. We’ve got to break that custom because, as a matter of fact, that is really one of the major ways that you can transmit a respiratory-borne illness.” Fear of the Other While it is important for us to remain safe, a significant concern is that out of this Covid crisis that fear of catching a virus is breeding fear of the other. Fear is a sinister beast and often discuises itself as practicality or safety. It is so easy to convince ourselves that we are simply "being safe," when we are actually panicking out of our minds, and doing actions not out safety but out of a need to calm our anxieties. Statements like Dr. Fauchi's, breed unnecessary fear. This Covid situation is temporary, not permanent. The qualities of shaking hands, from the firmness of the handshake to the eye contact are natural and important way for people to connect upon meeting. We are far from banning the handshake for the rest of eternity. Perhaps for a few months. Anjali Mudra So during this time of separation, our favorite option for greeting people during this time is Ajnjali Mudra along with the yogic mantra, "Namaste." Anjali Mudra is a traditional hand mudra practiced in yoga. One time this is used is in Samasthitih in Ashtanga yoga during the opening and closing chants. All mudras have an energetic quality of channeling the body's energy in a particular way. Anjali mudra has the properties of uniting both sides of the body by pressing the palms together over the heart. Anjali - Salutation Mudra - Seal Namaste - The divine in me bows to the divine in you This state is not our new normal. It is a temporary time during which we are required to adjust. Let's try to drop some of our fear and look for the divine in each other. Namaste

Are you trying to make sense of this pandemic while trying to take care of yourself, your family, and your mental health? Date: June 17,, 2020 Location: Online Cost: Free Website Register Information: Are you trying to make sense of this pandemic while trying to take care of yourself, your family, and your mental health? Don't worry feeling anxious during this time of uncertainty is normal. Stephanie will help to guide you through meditation and mindfulness practices to help your mind relax so you can recharge your mind, body, and soul.

A focused lens on holistic health by putting mental, emotional, and spiritual health needs first Date: May 26, 2020 Location: Zoom Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stress-reduction-management-during-covid-19-tickets-104373734650?aff=erellivmlt Information: The Public Health COPE staff, at the Merced County Department of Public Health, wish to extend an invitation to Merced County community members to join us this month to learn about the impacts of mental and behavioral health and their effects on the human body. We hope to bring awareness, support, and education to the public with weekly webinars on stress management and tips on mindfulness. The Public Health COPE staff will have a focused lens on holistic health by putting mental, emotional, and spiritual health needs first by addressing how to cope with anxiety, stress, depression and building healthy habits around COVID-19. We are excited to start this journey with you and hope you can join us this month and come to our Let’s Talk Tuesday webinars. We will be adding different posts throughout the day on mental health, stay tuned!

Join NSBE Portland Professionals as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with Anthony Ware of Founder Mental Wealth. Date: May 28, 2020 Location: Zoom Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsfuqrrDgpGdVJPdR6MT3QTcsximv9h69S Information: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join NSBE Portland Professionals as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with Anthony Ware of Founder Mental Wealth. Mental wealth is the collection of intentional thoughts, behaviors, and experiences - mental wealth deposits - someone uses to make a positve impact on their mental health. These deposits have a cumulative positive impact, especially during times when you're challenged with mental illnesses and external events.

Relax and relieve stress with this favorite flower. Botanical Name: Lavandula Etymology: Latin lavare “to wash” Color: Purple Properties: Relaxing, may be sedating to some degree Antiseptic Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Helps with: Stress Anxiety Muscle Soreness Menstrual Cramping Depression Sleeplessness Ways to Use: For stress relief and help with sleep, add lavender essential oil to your bath or use in a diffuser before bedtime For sore muscles, mix a few drops into coconut oil and massage into muscles

You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin. The Books of the Bible Ritual and Moral Holiness 19:1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. 3 You shall each revere your mother and father, and you shall keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God. 4 Do not turn to idols or make cast images for yourselves: I am the LORD your God. 5 When you offer a sacrifice of well-being to the LORD, offer it in such a way that it is acceptable on your behalf. 6 It shall be eaten on the same day you offer it, or on the next day; and anything left over until the third day shall be consumed in fire. 7 If it is eaten at all on the third day, it is an abomination; it will not be acceptable. 8 All who eat it shall be subject to punishment, because they have profaned what is holy to the LORD; and any such person shall be cut off from the people. 9 When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest. 10 You shall not strip your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the poor and the alien: I am the LORD your God. 11 You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; and you shall not lie to one another. 12 And you shall not swear falsely by my name, profaning the name of your God: I am the LORD. 13 You shall not defraud your neighbor; you shall not steal; and you shall not keep for yourself the wages of a laborer until morning. 14 You shall not revile the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind; you shall fear your God: I am the LORD. 15 You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. 16 You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the LORD. 17 You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself. 18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD. 19 You shall keep my statutes. You shall not let your animals breed with a different kind; you shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed; nor shall you put on a garment made of two different materials. 20 If a man has sexual relations with a woman who is a slave, designated for another man but not ransomed or given her freedom, an inquiry shall be held. They shall not be put to death, since she has not been freed; 21 but he shall bring a guilt offering for himself to the LORD, at the entrance of the tent of meeting, a ram as guilt offering. 22 And the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of guilt offering before the LORD for his sin that he committed; and the sin he committed shall be forgiven him. 23 When you come into the land and plant all kinds of trees for food, then you shall regard their fruit as forbidden; three years it shall be forbidden to you, it must not be eaten. 24 In the fourth year all their fruit shall be set apart for rejoicing in the LORD. 25 But in the fifth year you may eat of their fruit, that their yield may be increased for you: I am the LORD your God. 26 You shall not eat anything with its blood. You shall not practice augury or witchcraft. 27 You shall not round off the hair on your temples or mar the edges of your beard. 28 You shall not make any gashes in your flesh for the dead or tattoo any marks upon you: I am the LORD. 29 Do not profane your daughter by making her a prostitute, that the land not become prostituted and full of depravity. 30 You shall keep my sabbaths and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD. 31 Do not turn to mediums or wizards; do not seek them out, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God. 32 You shall rise before the aged, and defer to the old; and you shall fear your God: I am the LORD. 33 When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. 34 The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God. 35 You shall not cheat in measuring length, weight, or quantity. 36 You shall have honest balances, honest weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin: I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. 37 You shall keep all my statutes and all my ordinances, and observe them: I am the LORD. 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The Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom is a first-class, full-service, breathtaking facility nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just two hours north of Atlanta. Location: 70 Darom Lane Clayton, GA 30525 Website: https://www.ramahdarom.org/rent/ Information: The Kaplan Mitchell Retreat Center at Ramah Darom is a first-class, full-service, breathtaking facility nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just two hours north of Atlanta. Surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest, our 185-acre facility features a beautiful waterfall, serene lake, unique meeting spaces and many recreational and team-building activities, creating the perfect setting for your next event. Offering delicious kosher food, prepared by our award-winning chef, a variety of lodging options and excellent customer service, our goal is to help you create a unique, creative and unforgettable experience for your group. The Retreat Center is available for rentals from mid-August through May. We are truly a community of caring, as exhibited no better than when we came together in the fall of 2016 to combat the wildfires that raged through our beautiful mountains.

You shall keep my statutes and my ordinances; by doing so one shall live. The Books of the Bible Sexual Relations 18:1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 Speak to the people of Israel and say to them: I am the LORD your God. 3 You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived, and you shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, to which I am bringing you. You shall not follow their statutes. 4 My ordinances you shall observe and my statutes you shall keep, following them: I am the LORD your God. 5 You shall keep my statutes and my ordinances; by doing so one shall live: I am the LORD. 6 None of you shall approach anyone near of kin to uncover nakedness: I am the LORD. 7 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, which is the nakedness of your mother; she is your mother, you shall not uncover her nakedness. 8 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s wife; it is the nakedness of your father. 9 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, your father’s daughter or your mother’s daughter, whether born at home or born abroad. 10 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your son’s daughter or of your daughter’s daughter, for their nakedness is your own nakedness. 11 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s wife’s daughter, begotten by your father, since she is your sister. 12 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s sister; she is your father’s flesh. 13 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your mother’s sister, for she is your mother’s flesh. 14 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father’s brother, that is, you shall not approach his wife; she is your aunt. 15 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law: she is your son’s wife; you shall not uncover her nakedness. 16 You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife; it is your brother’s nakedness. 17 You shall not uncover the nakedness of a woman and her daughter, and you shall not take her son’s daughter or her daughter’s daughter to uncover her nakedness; they are your flesh; it is depravity. 18 And you shall not take a woman as a rival to her sister, uncovering her nakedness while her sister is still alive. 19 You shall not approach a woman to uncover her nakedness while she is in her menstrual uncleanness. 20 You shall not have sexual relations with your kinsman’s wife, and defile yourself with her. 21 You shall not give any of your offspring to sacrifice them to Molech, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD. 22 You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination. 23 You shall not have sexual relations with any animal and defile yourself with it, nor shall any woman give herself to an animal to have sexual relations with it: it is perversion. 24 Do not defile yourselves in any of these ways, for by all these practices the nations I am casting out before you have defiled themselves. 25 Thus the land became defiled; and I punished it for its iniquity, and the land vomited out its inhabitants. 26 But you shall keep my statutes and my ordinances and commit none of these abominations, either the citizen or the alien who resides among you 27 (for the inhabitants of the land, who were before you, committed all of these abominations, and the land became defiled); 28 otherwise the land will vomit you out for defiling it, as it vomited out the nation that was before you. 29 For whoever commits any of these abominations shall be cut off from their people. 30 So keep my charge not to commit any of these abominations that were done before you, and not to defile yourselves by them: I am the LORD your God. 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!

250 acres of breathtaking mountaintop for team-building, idea creation and adventure. For groups, family and corporate retreats. The perfect escape from the everyday. Location: 30778 Highway 18 Running Springs, CA 92382 Website: https://www.paliretreat.com/ Information: Pali Retreat is nestled in the heart of the San Bernardino mountains, surrounded by pristine alpine forest. Our indoor and outdoor meeting spaces take full advantage of the views. Pali Retreat is convenient to Los Angeles and Ontario International Airports. It’s less than two hours drive from San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. At Pali Retreat, everything is included in our price. Expert planning assistance, food, lodging, a/v equipment, even entertainment. No last-minute surprises. Ever.

Conversations about Tibet with Engaging Thinkers, Leaders, Activists, and Artists Date: May 21, 2020 Location: Online Website: https://savetibet.org/live/ Information: As part of the new seriesTibet Talkslaunched by theInternational Campaign for Tibet, Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi will be the featured speaker on May 21. As the world faces one of its biggest challenges in many decades due to the coronavirus pandemic, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has been reflecting on the words of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. For a long time, His Holiness has called for genuine global cooperation among nations and people to deal with the existential issues we face, from the climate crisis, to the violence inspired by religious and political fervor, to the urgent need for warm-heartedness and compassion as the best and most effective ways to bring about peace and a more just world. Through a new series of conversations the ICT launched called Tibet Talks, they are offering a chance to hear from some of those who have been inspired in their work by His Holiness and want to share what they have learned and why it is relevant today.

Serving as a compassionate and wise source of classical Buddhist teachings for over 20 years. Location: 4310 61st Street E. Palmetto, Florida 34221 Website: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/centers/florida-retreat-center/ Information: For 20 years Mindfulness Meditation Centers has served as a compassionate and wise source of classical Buddhist teachings closely aligned with its heart essence but delivered in a modern context. We offer everything from foundational mindfulness meditation practices to advanced retreats and programs that are focused on compassionate enlightenment. All of our programs are offered in person and online through our interactive learning program. We have a Three Year Retreat Center near Sarasota Florida and our main meditation center is in Julian California, located just an hour East of San Diego. The Vajragarbha Retreat Center is the long term retreat center for Mindfulness Meditation Centers, located just outside sunny Sarasota, Florida on acres of undisturbed land. The property has a lake, private retreat cabins, gardens and trails and abundant bird life. The center has a beautiful shrine room, with ancient Buddhist statues and thangkas from Tibet and Nepal. A library with rare and treasured Buddhist texts, a large kitchen, bathrooms, guest rooms, a pool and yoga deck. Over the years this beautiful center has provided a compassionate and wise container for awakening to our community members who have spent many months and years in long term silent retreat.

This gum resin is "the incense of the highest quality" was valued by the ancient Egyptians. Botanical Name: Boswellia carteri Etymology - French: franc - pure, noble, of the highest quality encens - incense, fragrance Properties: Calming Strengthens the Immune System Mental Clarity Focus Helps with: Meditation Information: Made from the resin of the Boswellia tree. Ways to Use: Frankincense has calming scent that is great to burn as incense during meditation.

Spice up home preparations with the warm sweetness of cinnamon. Botanical Name: Cinnamomum Properties: Warming Spicy Stimulates blood flow Analgesic Aphrodisiac Helps with: Pain Depression Cold Diarrhea Arthritis Ways to Use: For pain relief, add a few drops of cinnamon essential oil to a carrier oil and apply to the skin or a bath. (Should not be used in this way by those who are pregnant.)

Use the cooling menthol of peppermint to focus the mind and cool off the skin. Botanical Name: Mentha x piperita Properties: Cooling Analgesic Anti-inflammatory Antiseptic Antifungal Helps with: Headache Focus Aromatherapy Freshening breath Mental clarity Nausea Muscle pain and stiffness Sunburn Ways to Use: For cough and cold, add a few drops of peppermint essential oil to a warm bath.

I love my temple. Location 6740 Shannon Pkwy, Suite 10, Union City, GA, 30291 Website: https://www.ilovemytemple.com/ Founder: Tiffany Campbell Information Temple Yoga & Wellness Center believes in a mind/body approach to wellness and fitness. We offer comprehensive yoga, wellness & fitness class for anyone interested in getting moving towards a healthier lifestyle. Our goal is to get and keep our community healthy and well. Since 2004, we have been providing healthy solutions to help reach our goal through great health and wellness, and yoga instruction. From Temple Yoga & Wellness Center

Tea tree oil has antiseptic and antifungal properties due to terpenoids. Botanical Name: Melaleuca alternifolia Etymology: Greek mela - black leuca - white Properties: Cooling Antifungal Antiseptic Antiviral Disinfectant Helps with: Household cleaning Acne Cuts and small wounds Athlete's Foot Eczema Candida Dandruff Scars Stretch marks Ways to Use: For acne, add to aloe vera gel and apply at night

Parvati, the wife of Shiva, is also known as Sati. Sanskrit Name: Parvati English Translation: Daughter of the Mountain Represents: Fertility Marriage Love Protection Motherhood Married to: Shiva Children Ganesha Kartikeya Ashokasundari Forms of Parvati: Sati Durga Kali

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Location: 3324 17th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Website: https://meditationinsanfrancisco.org/ Teacher: Gen Kelsang Choma Information: Kadampa Meditation Center San Franciscowas established in 1991 to provide people in the Bay Area with the opportunity to learn about and practice Buddha’s teachings. Our Center is dedicated to the attainment of world peace by offering everyone the opportunity to develop lasting mental peace through our retreats, drop-in meditation classes, group prayers and workshops. The teachings and guided meditations are suitable for every level of interest and are offered in a clear and practical manner, enabling us to develop peace of mind and find the happiness and meaning we long for.