Our Thanksgiving yoga classes were amazing and an honor to have. I appreciate everyone who shared practice on Thanksgiving and some who just stopped by to say hello or contribute a donation (Monica even baked a pie!). We had folks from Onandaga, Owosso and even Chicago in the room! And we raised nearly $300. I have divided that up into thirds and am delivering the donation to two families today.
Lansing has seen some dark days but we don’t have to wear it. We can pick ourselves up. There’s a lot of spirit and love under the rough surface.
Just B has been blessed with students of all ranges of means, abilities and needs. The constant has been a human connection and cooperative spirit.
In honor of the gracious generosity of others and to express my deepest gratitude, Just B will hold two special Thanksgiving Day yoga classes at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. These will be 90-minute vinyasa classes. Two-thirds of the proceeds will go to help a Just B family in need. Bring a a donation and some food, or just some food.
What really kicked my butt into gear was our president’s call for a “New Era of Responsibility.” This message resonated with me.
“It will take time, but we can bring change to America. We can rebuild that lost trust and confidence. We can restore opportunity and prosperity. And we can bring about a new sense of responsibility among Americans from every walk of life and from every corner of the country.”
I want to take a moment to thank everyone here and those who supported Just B for sharing in this dream. I say dream to reflect this current state, not one I’m seeing off in the future. We are living a dream and creating a dream. This effort is about community and collective energy. It’s not about me. It’s not about any single person. It’s about us and what we believe we can do together – share yoga, all eight limbs with the entire community on a donation-basis. Make it open and available to the entire community for its health and healing. Pattabhi Jois said, “99% practice, 1% theory.” That wasn’t meant just for asana practice on the mat. It’s meant for the yoga we walk in life.
The Just B studio’s existence is evidence of that.
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