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Welcome New Subscribers! You may view ISSUE #1 at www.lifecoachmary.com/issue1.htm. Click HERE for archived issues. Soulfully Living's primary intention is to deliver inspiring ideas, articles and resources that positively impacts the quality of your life. You will also receive promotional emails periodically to bring special attention to valuable courses and offers.FEATURES this week...Thank you for all the extra birthday wishes and words of  congratulations -- I appreciate every one of them.  This week there is a fun, yet practical article for you to affect your energy and a wonderful "magic moment."  Note the upcoming "Conversations with the Masters" interview with #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author - DEBBIE FORD -- NEXT WEEK.  

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Magic Moments - Receiving Acknowledgment - Life lessons can come in the sweetest and most unexpected ways.  Sometimes it's even the words of a very committed child.  There are three special magic moments inside of this little article. Maybe it'll create its affect on you too.Soulfully Being - The Power of Inner Choice is still available for PRE-ORDERS.  25% OFF through April 30th. Visit HERE if you missed the announcement on March 25th. CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER your copy TODAY.Peacefully,

While I'm not a yoga instructor, I am a collector of valuable concepts.  Whether you practice yoga or not, you may find yourself taking advantage of this wisdom.  If you haven't taken a yoga class, I would HIGHLY recommend that you do so before trying these on your own.  Warming up is key.  I don't want anyone to get hurt. By going to a class you can learn how to the posture/stretch correctly ... so, when doing it on your own, you'll understand the key elements in the stretch that keep the spine protected.  Refer to the links for a visual representation of each exercise. I found a great set of pictures at Bikram Yoga in Madison, Wisconsin.1.  Backward Compressions - are ENERGIZING.  A backward compression is simply a back bend.  Popular yoga postures include the Camel Posture, Cobra Posture, Standing Bow Posture, Standing Backward Bend or Full Locust.  Scroll through the photos at Bikram Yoga Madison. It's easy to see what a backward bend looks like.  IMPORTANT: Warm up before jumping into a back bend and move into them slowly.Backward Compressions are great morning stretches or for a pick-me-up during the mid-afternoon post-lunch slump.  Not suggested right before bedtime, unless you purposely want to stay awake.2.  Forward Compressions - are RELAXING.  A forward compression is any deep forward stretch.  There is also something significant about putting pressure on your forehead.  The most simple is sitting on the floor with your legs to each side.  Bend over and touch your forehead to your knee (it's okay if your knee bends).  Hands to Feet Pose, Rabbit, Half Tortoise, Standing Forehead to Knee, and Forehead to Knee (sitting on floor) are a few of the popular forward compression postures.These postures balance the melatonin in your body, that allows for a great night sleep.  Clients of mine have spent five minutes before bedtime doing these stretches, and it works.  Try this if you're having a difficult time sleeping.

Another great resource to view photos is www.esakgarcia.com/yoga. Esak won the 2005 International Yoga Asana competition this year.  He was a guest teacher at my studio a month ago.  

What makes you 
laugh out loud?

Receiving Acknowledgment - Ellie was driving her 8-year old Kiana home from school one day, when Kiana said, "Mom, I REALLY appreciate all the little lessons that you teach me." (How sweet?!!)Ellie heard her words, but continued on.  Kiana was very clear about her message and stated sternly, "MOM, stop!  I'm trying to talk to you."  Her words echoed as though they'd come from an adult.  This definitely caught Ellie's attention.  Kiana explicitly conveyed her words of acknowledgment, ensuring that her mother had RECEIVED the message.Now, it's rather endearing that an 8-year little girl would so graciously acknowledge her mother for teaching her life lessons.  Perhaps more importantly, she had the wisdom to notice that her mother wasn't fully taking in the acknowledgment.  Ellie admits, "Had she not directed me to stop...I would've missed it."  

How often do we casually hear words of acknowledgment from our children, spouses, friends or clients?  So often the people that we receive acknowledgment from most can be muted without fully FEELING it.  The next time you offer an acknowledgment in person -- perhaps you'll model Kiana -- and make sure they GOT IT.  And, the next time YOU RECEIVE acknowledgment, challenge yourself to take it in.  Just remember Kiana's words, "Stop, I'm trying to talk to you!"