Sue Kennard

Being Illuminated
First, the eagle was facing East, toward the rising sun, a position of reverence to the Great Sun or Son of God. The East represents new beginnings, or even just a recommitment to our daily intentions.

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Stay "Upside Down"
The nuthatch, also called the “upside down bird”, greeted me this morning, reminding me again to get out of my head and into my heart. It has been giving me this message since the New Year began.

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What is healthy spiritual energy?
Yoga, as well as many spiritual traditions, recognizes that the body can not be separated from our energy, emotions, mind and spirit.

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Darkness is simply the absence of light
Like most people, I feel uncomfortable with the dark side of humanity, because its seat is within me. It's manifestation occurs in my mind. This has become a central theme in my work with clients and yoga students this year.

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Do you steal the space to heal?
My recent experience of feeling down resulted in a greater appreciation for the potential of darkness. Holding this space for myself was very uncomfortable, unbearable even, but there were a few things that guided me through.

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Nature's Message for Humanity
On this morning's walk in the woods, I asked for a Message for Humanity. The Chipmunk came in quickly, presenting itself for the third time this week, in an unusual way.

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The Owl's Wisdom
The Barred Owl spread its wings, lifting up from the ground to my left and landing on a tree branch directly in front of me. It rotated its head away, and then all the way back towards me, as though letting me know...

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kennard sue Susan Kennard is a graduate of the YogaLife Institute's 200-hour Classical Yoga Teacher Training Program. Sue began practicing yoga in 2012 as a way to ensure she maintained balance in her daily life. Once she started sharing her yoga journey with friends and loved ones, Sue felt the call to teach. As with all her passions (especially accounting and cooking), she considers herself a lifelong student. Sue is full of gratitude for having crossed paths with so many wonderful people on her continuing yoga journey. She currently teaches gentle yoga at Sama Tal Healing Center in North Hampton and is planning to pursue further study in trauma-sensitive training.

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