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                                              Now retired, Marjorie McCoy was     in Modern Society, Foundations of  In a typical yoga class, we practice
                          Yoga              the  editor  for the  Women’s Page at   Meditation, and Yin Yoga. I confess  movement,   breath,   mindfulness,

                                                                                  that when I study, practice, and teach,  and  meditation.  At  first,  it  can  be
                 Ro’s                       the Standard Freeholder for 10 years.   I feel my best.                     uncomfortable to sit and rest as it is the
                                            She also managed volunteers at the
                                            Canadian Red Cross for 20 years and     Marjorie applauds and admires       nature of the mind to wander, but with
                                            is an active volunteer at Hospice in   my determination. She asked about    practice, you cultivate more energy

           By Rosanne Fortier               Cornwall. During our chat, we drilled   the spiritual aspect of yoga because   and more peace. You may notice that
                                            down this question: What and where    she can sense something but has       you have less frustration in your day-
                                            would one start to know what yoga is   difficulty  understanding  what  it  is,   to-day and in this sense, yoga can lift
                                            all about, in your opinion?           mostly because she cannot touch it    your spirits and feel spiritual.

                                              First, I will speak to my personal   or feel it, and her mind wanders all   According to Psychology  Today
                                            experience.  A curious and active     over the place. “Since starting yoga,  Canada, meditation has been shown
                                            individual, managing my life was not   I have learned to think differently  to  increase focus, reduce stress, and
                                            always this easy. When I needed help,   about things and about people. There  promote calmness. It can also help
                                            I turned to the professionals. I started   is  an  influence  now  with  negativity  people recognize and accept negative
                                            to better understand myself through   that I have little patience for. This is  emotions - especially when it is done
            arjorie, a yoga practitioner,                                         the part I cannot explain. A year ago,  in combination with mindfulness
      Masked me recently if anyone          counseling, which helped me set a
                                            healthy foundation.  Then, I found a   I would have mocked the whole idea.  practices that keep people grounded
      has ever interviewed me for Sports    relaxation-meditation class and from   But there is more to it than movement  in experiencing the present.
      Energy? The short answer is no, but I   there I began to study and acquire   and breathwork.”
      am interested. She explained, “You’re                                                                               Quote du Jour: “The spiritual aspect
                                            certificates  in  the  art  of  wellness.
      obviously dedicated to your practice,   Over a period of 25 years, I obtained   I agree with Marjorie. Practicing  of  yoga  emphasizes  the  attainment
      and it would be nice to learn more                                          yoga does have a positive influence on  of peace and clarity of mind, while
                                            certifications in Reiki, Neurolinguistic
      about your experience.” I graciously   Programming, Shamanism, Intro to     your daily life. It opens your awareness  perfecting the posture is of secondary
      accepted  and  the  following  is  what   Ayurveda & Massage, Mindfulness   and your capacity for selfcare -  importance.”        Himalayan     Yoga
      transpired from our conversation.                                           physical, mental, and emotional.  Institute

        Warner Insurance presents
        Member of the Month

                                         anie Connelly
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                                      Janie Connelly
                              Janie has been a member of our local OSGA for a
                              number of years. She has competed in many events,
                              including euchre, bid euchre, golf, and carpet bowling.
                              This year, Janie competed at the Eastern Regional
                              Games playing Bid Euchre. She enjoys meeting new
                              people and socializing with friends at the events.
                              Other Interests
        Janie  enjoys  gardening,  golfing,  playing  cards  and  board  games,  camping,

        traveling, and dining out.  She also loves going to the casino and spending
        time with her loving companion dog, Lizzie.
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