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Teacher Feature: Jacquie Peterson

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Meet Jacquie Peterson, one of our talented Yoga instructors who has been teaching at Hemma for several years. You can enjoy her Candlelit Yin class on Mondays at 7:45-9:00pm and Hatha Classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:45am-12:00pm. Read on to get to know her!

1. When did you start practicing Yoga and why?

Yoga became a passion for me as I discovered that it wasn’t just a sport or a means to ‘workout’. When I discovered yoga 13 years ago, I was healing from chronic injuries in my joints, caused by repetitive motion from years of athletic activities.

2. How has Yoga helped you in your life?
 As I pursued the practice of yoga, my body began to find a harmony that I had never before experienced. My practice developed and led me deeper to discover the connection between Read More »Teacher Feature: Jacquie Peterson

Volunteering with Al…cont.

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SOCKS! SOCKS! SOCKS!

Please make a special effort to bring in socks this week!  On saturday we are putting together sock gifts to distribute during the holidays — socks with a variety of gifts and treats inside.  We will be meeting up at hemma on Saturday at 1:00 to assemble if you would like to help out.

I was out again this morning with Reverend Al, a very windy rainy morning.  It’s funny how you think about the weather differently when you live indoors — you notice the rain coming down, but you don’t feel it.  Again I was surprised by the number of people who appeared at the various stops we made.  While I was a useful set of hands when it came to handing out coffee, donuts, and warm dry clothing, I was also aware that I was a “newbie” within the street community.Read More »Volunteering with Al…cont.