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MARCH 24 at 6:00PM AWAKENING THE HEALING POWER OF YOUR BREATH Dear Yoga friends!
I am delighted to have been invited by the Durham Public Library to lead a Breathing Workshop on March 24 at 6:00PM. I hope you can join me for this special opportunity to practice together in person. For more than 42 years, the practice of Pranayama—the yogic science of conscious breathing—has been very dear to me. Learning to breathe more fully transformed my own well-being, bringing greater mental clarity, a calmer nervous system, improved sleep, and easier digestion. The breath has a profound influence on every system of the body. This workshop is designed to be accessible to everyone. No yoga experience and no yoga mat are needed--chairs will be provided. We will explore several gentle breathing techniques, along with a few Mudras (hand gestures) that create subtle energetic effects. You will learn the benefits and precautions for each practice and discover how different breathing patterns can calm, cool, energize, or warm the body. We will also include a few simple standing movements coordinated with the breath, followed by a short mindfulness meditation to experience the flow of your own life energy, or Prana. Time will be reserved at the end for questions and discussion. Please save the date—I would love to see you there! Much Love, Hannelore
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 Dear Yoga friends!
As the holidays approach and the year draws to a close, I wanted to send you my warmest wishes and all my love. I hope you have a wonderful time with your family and loved ones! During this special season, whether in between or afterward, I encourage you to take a moment for reflection. This is the perfect time to look back on the past year and think about how far we’ve come. Let’s do this together. Here are a few questions to guide your reflection: • What has changed since the start of the year? • What are you proud of accomplishing? • What areas of your life would you like to transform? • What intentions or goals will you focus on moving forward? • What changes would you like to make for yourself? • Do these intentions have a physical, mental, or spiritual focus? Here’s my personal list to start! :) • Physical Focus: After Christmas, I’m cutting out sugar (again!), including hidden sugars in my food. I’ll start a 4-week cleanse in January to reset my body. I plan to take longer walks in the woods with our dogs. • Mental & Emotional Focus: I will finally dive into the books that have been waiting for me! I’ll continue my Energy Medicine Course and pursue other courses that interest me. I’ll make it a point to call or invite friends over more often. I’ll listen to my inner voice and trust my heart. • Spiritual Focus: I’m dedicating more time to longer meditations, reflections, and daily journaling. I’ll deepen my Yoga practice. I’ll make time to visit beautiful places—whether it’s a walk, a day trip, or a getaway—just to be in the moment. I want to feel present, fulfilled, renewed, and refreshed. I could go on, but I don’t want to overwhelm myself. It’s important not to set unrealistic expectations, so I’ll focus on what truly matters, knowing I don’t have to do it all at once. Happy Holidays and a Happy & Healthy New Year 2026 from my heart to yours! Hannelore [email protected] Dear Yoga friends! This blog note is the shortest I ever have written! More to come! :) I am enjoying my new Energy Medicine Course tremendously! If you like to hear more, please note, I have changed my email address! Until soon, Hannelore [email protected]  Dear Yoga friends!
I hope, you are all well and start enjoying the time of the holidays! We had a funny Halloween, see the picture of Nala, our husky, dressed as the wolf, who was accompanied by Freya as Rotkäppchen. :) This coming Thanksgiving and during the Holidays, our whole family will be united again for the festivities. I am so very thankful for my family, my experiences over the years, as well as my current learning experiences during my Energy Medicine Course. As we grow older, I realize that the most meaningful moments are often ordinary, but they stay with us! Gratitude does not need to be big. It is just that moment of recognition. Be it a big moment or a small one: It might have been a challenge, which transformed into success. It might have been something small, but with a surprise! So, as we approach Thanksgiving, reflect upon, or write down three moments of this year you are grateful for! With each one of them take a few minutes to really feel your gratitude! Then, on Thanksgiving day, share it with your family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays! With Love, Hannelore P.S. I will be changing my email address! It will be: [email protected] Hello dear Yoga friends!
I was interviewed by NHPBS for the episode SENORITY AUTHORITY. The interviewer asked me a few questions on my life style, Yoga, Ayurveda, and how to age well. The episode of SENIORITY AUTHORITY will be launching on Monday at 7:30 PM on New Hampshire PBS. This next episode will be premiering the story about Rethinking Aging that features my stories! And if you can’t catch the broadcast, you can always find SENIORITY AUTHORITY on the PBS YouTube channel and the PBS App (which will be available after the broadcast airing). Here’s a listing of when this episode of SENIORITY AUTHORITY will air on NHPBS: Premiere Schedule 9/15 –Rethinking Aging Enjoy! :) Much Love, Hannelore  I hope you're having a wonderful summer! For me, it’s been flying by too quickly! In addition to my trips to Germany and across the US, I've been tending to my gardens, which have required extra attention due to the heat. I'm passionate about growing veggies and herbs, and I love incorporating the fresh harvest into every meal.
On Wednesday, September 10, at 5:00 PM, I’d be delighted to spend some time with you on Zoom! I’m offering a Free Healing Relaxation-Visualization session, where we’ll work with colors. We’ll start by taking a few minutes to chat about our summer adventures. Please send me a quick email if you'd like to join with a link to Zoom! I look forward to connecting with you. Much Love, Hannelore |
AuthorThank you so much for your interest in learning more about the benefits of Yoga & Ayurveda. ~ Hannelore Categories
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