
This was an easy concept to reflect on in Haiti. It was self-evident in our everyday interactions. Smiles, laughter, tears, these are the things that have us instantly connect.
Aaron and I were blessed manifold during our medical mission to Haiti and have been since we've returned. Not the least of which is the overwhelming support we've received. It continues to humble us how widely our blog has reached, and how generous support has been.
I want to take this blog to send a special thanks to Brightwater Yoga Studio, in Hendersonville, NC. The owner, Leigh Ann, held a special class with all proceeds donated towards our mission in Haiti. A group of generous yogis collected to do adho mukha svanasana (down dog), virasana (hero's pose), savasana (corpse pose), and many other asanas in support of the Haitian people. I know their hamstrings took the hit of their generosity!
This gift from Brightwater Yoga holds a special place in my heart. Yoga has been a key part to my groundedness (or attempt at it) during medical training that offers anything but balance in it's rigorous scheduling and demands. I have been fortunate to practice yoga under Leigh Ann's direction a handful of times during my training. Her studio is near my sister's home.
Through her studio, her teaching, and her presence Leigh Ann creates an atmosphere that encourages yoga to do the work it's meant to do. On two separate occasions, I came to true peace and forgiveness over challenging life issues while in her class. This is an incredible gift, in and of itself.
That Leigh Ann, and the yoga community at Brightwater, have been part of another life-defining experience--Haiti--deeply touches my heart. To all of you:
"Thank you, and namaste."
~Maryclaire
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