December - Sending a little comfort and joy your way


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December Mantra: I am enough

“I found myself praying: “May I love and accept myself just as I am.” ~Tara Brach

This is a time of year when most of us - especially women - feel less than...

If we could only figure out that present, card, meal, decoration, etc. - everything would be perfect.

When accepting and being okay with how things are now - is the real gift.

Your family and friends don't want to be around a whirling dervish of anxiety. They want to be with peaceful, loving you.

Take care of yourself, let go of perfection, and then you can embody the loving energy needed for a joyful holiday season. (This is as much for me as for anyone reading.)

Loving and taking care of ourselves is the best gift - for everyone.

Hope this helps.

Namaste & Happy Holidays.

Donna

In case you need it

Soak Up The Sun Retreat May 4-7, 2023 Duck, NC

Need a getaway?

Time to reflect, dream, heal?

Figure out your next phase?

Be with others on a similar path?

Does this sound like exactly what you need?

Then please join us May 4-7, 2023 for the Soak Up the Sun Retreat

Details:

May 4th(5 PM Start) - May 7th, 2023 (Noon End)

Duck, North Carolina

Both Single and Double Occupancy options

What the retreat includes:

3 nights, 4 days of beach accommodation at Soak Up the Sun - within walking distance to the beach, shopping, spas and more!
9 yummy health forward meals including (at least) one night out at a local restaurant
7 yoga classes with meditation
3-5 optional workshops (writing, embracing change, and healthy boundary focused) / creativity sessions
Opportunity to connect with others on the path
Free time to explore OBX, lounge at the beach, private pool and hot tub, or spa

Sample Daily Schedule

6:00 - 7:00 AM - Catch the sunrise at the beach and meditation

7:30-9:00 AM Yoga practice with meditation

9:30 - 10:30 AM Breakfast

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Free time to go to the beach, shop, visit tourist sites / spa (not included), or relax

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 Free Time

3:30 - 5:00 Optional Workshop / Creativity Session

5:30 - 7:00 PM Dinner

7:30 - 8:30 PM Walk to sunset at the Duck Waterfront Shops

8:30 PM Evening Stretch Yoga and Meditation

Email Donna at donnayferris@gmail.com with any questions.

Hope to see you there!

This Month's Favorite Memes

Looking for Last Minute Holiday Gifts?

Looking for gifts for the women and yogis in your life? Here are two great ideas:

Purchase a copy of "We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This" which has been called "A heartwarming, vulnerable, and witty story" for those who liked "Eat, Pray Love" and "Wild."
Gift yourself (or someone special) the Soak Up the Sun Retreat May 4-7, 2023 in Duck, NC - $585 single occupancy / $425 double occupancy (more info above).
Purchase a 5-class yoga package from MiniChangeYoga for $45.

What I'm Watching

Have you seen "Wednesday" on Netflix yet?

It's the story of an emerging psychic who finds herself investigating a killing spree while attending an academy for outcasts. Is the murderer a student - a monster - or both?

Witty, wise, and wondrous. Highly recommend.

Got yoga?

Winter is a wonderful time to reboot a wellness routine and join in yoga practice. Our Saturday class is a relaxing all-level flow that begins with a brief meet and greet where students can share and connect. The following class centers around the participants' needs and a theme chosen based on the season, poetry, and/or yoga philosophy. Packages can be purchased at minichangeyoga.com and drop-ins can be arranged by contacting donnayferris@minichangeyoga.com. Classes are held every Saturday at 8:00 AM ET via Zoom.

I am also teaching a similar class Monday nights at 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for Village Yoga in Duck, NC. To learn more visit their site.

Buy me a cup of coffee

Our newsletter, website, workshops, and other community-supporting activities are fueled entirely by coffee. Thank you in advance for supporting our mission, this sober sister, and local independent coffee providers in the West Chester, PA and Duck, NC area by buying a cup.

Thank you for your support

Thank you for all your support. It means so much to me.

There are a lot of things in the works:

There are two workshops planned for the Dare County Library in 2023. Please check out my events page for more information.
And I'm busy planning the Soak Up the Sun Retreat May 4-7, 2023.
Still working on two books - a mystery based on a time when I lost my memory (45,000 words and counting) and a book around resilience (targeted for late 2023).
I'm toying with the idea of a podcast (yikes!). Stay tuned for more on that.
And I'm still sober!

That's all for now - please reach out with any book, podcast, meditation, or show recommendations. Or if I can be of help on your journey.

With that, let's close with the Metta meditation:

May we be happy, May we be healthy, May we be safe, May we ride the waves of our lives in peace.

Namaste, Donna

(Look for my daily inspirational/funny posts on Facebook and Instagram @downdogdiva, @donnayatesferris and Twitter @minidva)

Mini Change Yoga

Our mission is to provide tools and a supportive community so seekers can master change with grace

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PA 19380 United States

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