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when doing right is maybe simultaneously not right
18 OctToday I caught a thief in the street, who stole from my small struggling local grocery store.. While I held onto him and he returned his bounty I started to feel sad. Pathetic thin pretend-down jacket that he will likely hope will keep him warm this winter. A man in poverty and I caught him stealing. I don’t feel good about myself at all.
I cycled after him as soon as I could get away from the cheers of the shop worker, who called me superwoman and shouted “thief” and “shame” after the thief.. I tried to find him to give him £2. I think he could have used it even more than me. Being as short of money as I was in the last 5 months has really realigned my comprehension of ‘not having’.
Feel sad that I caught a thief and grabbed his jacket, so he couldn’t escape a second time.
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Birgit’s regular blog about Yoga, Living, Thai Massage and Art
earning a living teaching yoga
15 Aug… I think sometimes people wonder why any self employed person should charge £25 – £75 per hour. Let me briefly explain. If the person wants to be independent from the benefit system and hopes to save money also then it is absolutely essential that they charge at the very least £25 per hour. Income tax, council tax, training costs, maintaining this training, insurance costs, and basic living add up to a lot. ..
It might be obvious to some, but £25-£75 is really a true reflection of the skills and services you pay for, assuming that you agree that you would like to be able to rely on the service provider (teacher, plumber, artist, practitioner). If we pay people too little they will not be able to afford to offer the service that is so important to us. It might take some time to really value what we receive. I personally understand that it is difficult to pay £35 for a footmassage, it’s just feet, right?
Actually it all of the body, it’s the emotional and physical health and well-being that is affected. That’s worth investing in more than objects consumed, second rate dinners had in ‘all right’ restaurants, beverages that leave the distinct memory of a poisoned experience (hangover).. Remember: The Wealth of Health? It’s so so valuable.
Recently I have met a number of clients who all either had neck & shoulder problems, lower back problems or both. In my reading those are signs that the body is weakened, that emotions might be jumbled, that the body and probably mind are over stressed and the body responds and gives signals. I’m not free from those kinds of manifestations, by far, we are all at times receiving signals from our bodies. But if we can recognize what is going on and try to respond by supporting our bodies then I think we are stepping in the right direction.
I see a lot of people thinking nothing about leaving £20-£40 in a cafe for foods, drinks, service that are often average and forgettable; or spend the same on clothing that is inessential but provides a moment of satisfaction. I propose that we give that investment to our bodies as a gift instead. Strengthening our muscles, which can then support our body. Soothing and liberating energy with bodywork so we can experience living more freely, more joyfully.
What do you think?
I think consistent small steps towards a well rounded lifestyle would be great.
announcement: Artist vs Holistic Professional
4 AugDear friends:
just in case you are a little confused if you know me only as a full time artists. I’ve decided that for better balance in life I would like to contribute more to my own as well as other’s wellbeing and sense of balance. I remain adamant to exhibit in Venice at the most glorious Art Biennale there is, rather sooner than later, I continue to make art and take it professionally serious.
But Health is a gift that I would like to remind everyone to value. And I would like to support friends and strangers as they become my students and clients in finding their best balance.
I choose to earn my living not with bar/cafe work or selling items that clutter our beautiful and fragile planet but instead with something that I see as a gift to our health. A gift that leaves no trace other than a sense of wellbeing, improved immune system, greater flexibility, better focus of mind, better sleep…. (endless benefits).. I wonder if you understand this. I would like to invite you to book a treatment with me before the end of august as I have some plans that may take me out of Liverpool (art plans). In january I might teach in Cambodia, which would mean that I will continue bodywork training in Thailand straight after. Which would in turn mean that your next chance of a treatment will be around february/march, at potentially increased cost unless you are an existing client… Don’t leave your body hanging, take the opportunity now. Looking forward to seeing you for Massage or Yoga. (if you really want to you can also massage your brain: I still teach German language)
yoga options / new students
30 JulI have space for a 2 students per class at the moment. I need to earn an absolute minimum of £30 per hour (imagine rent, bills, pensions, taxes.. etc)
I am available to teach private and group classes 6 days a week (saturdays are rest days). First class can start at 6am and last possible class 8pm.
MESSAGE FROM THE UNIVERSE,
30 Julvia Birgit: A special gift this week for You or your friend:
The first 3 people only:
If you come to my house and bring just £20, 90 minutes and your lovely self, THEN I would like to invite you for a footmassage (+ lower leg) this week that will make you feel like you are floating. I will use oils mixed with cream, you will sit back in silence, enjoying the green trees outside of my window and sips of endless herbal tea.
You would not have a big meal before, but rather eat a little than come hungry. You would have washed your feet that day (small dust and a day’s-use-traces no problem at all, that’s what they are there for). You would smile, cry, breathe, mostly breathe and enjoy your treat. Which day is suitable for you?
Your friend the universe via Birgit. xxx
location: Liverpool UK
location: Liverpool UK
+44 (0)7415 188 944
Yoga schedule
21 JulHi everybody:
During the summer I am teaching several very small classes. Unless a group books me I am mostly teaching one-to-one in my yoga & treatment room. Ashtanga, a strong Iyengar inspired sequence with limited use of props to no props and gentle yin based Hatha yoga are available.
First available booking each day: 7am for fully paying yoga students (£25 per session) & 8am for concession students (have a chat with me about this). Last bookings each day 7pm. All classes will run between 60-90 minutes, please inform me of your schedule if you need to leave early, I will adapt your class. Depending on my schedule start times may vary, especially for concession students.
No classes saturdays. Only gentle classes on full moon and new moon, no Ashtanga on those days. You can come for practice on your period, we will only practice gently, usually with no full inversions and no strong twisted asana.
I recommend that anybody coming to practice with me also regularly attends one of Cliff Bond’s Yoga Classes at the Wellbeing Centre on Hope Street in Liverpool, as he is my original teacher whom I have a lot of respect for. I have found his classes physically and emotionally therapeutic.
Sen Traditional Thai Massage 