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Come, let us harvest the abundant thoughts of our ever-restless minds,
and burn them as a sacrifice upon the altar of our yearning hearts.

-Inspired by the words of 19th century Russian writer, Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov

Please inquire about our current
in-house adult class schedule by
calling 845 551 8789 or e-mailing
us at i nfo@heartstoheaven.com

Welcome to Hearts to Heaven

The inspiration for Hearts to Heaven came to me as a vision of peace
and healing, distinguishing it from most other entrepreneurial endeavours.
My dream is for all of us around the world, brothers and sisters from
each and every spiritual tradition, to grow closer to the mysterious Source of
everything through exploration of the ancient healing arts. By turning inward and
fostering peace in our own hearts, we are thus able to channel that harmony out
into our own communities and the world at large.

Life truly is an amazing journey riddled with unexpected twists and turns along the
pathway towards fulfillment. To my surprise, I sort of stumbled into the role of
children's entertainer several years ago. "Zinnia" came to life when I began teaching
Yoga and meditation to inner-city children, most of whom had never had the
opportunity to experience either of the ancient healing arts. I began incorporating
Circus Arts into my kids' classes to engage the children and found that most of them
were better able to focus during postures and meditation. By learning how to
channel their abundant energy in a constructive way with the Circus Arts, the
children are more open to receiving the countless benefits offered by
Yoga and meditation. For more information, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

Besides bringing our expertise in the healing arts out into the community with us, we
also offer in-house workshops and healing services. Our studio is located in the
gorgeous Hudson River Valley of New York state. We offer small meditation and
Kripalu Yoga classes of five students or less, to be sure that everyone receives
ample one on one attention from the instructor, as well as energy work, such as
Reiki treatments, and Reiki training. We have moved our studio from 504 Main Street
in Beacon to Highland/Plattekill.

During the Spring and Summer months, we invite you to join us for classes in our
outdoor pavilion. We promise a "bug free" experience in the great outdoors, as our
pavilion iscompletely screened-in for the best of both worlds!

If interested, please contact us to register for an upcoming meditation or Yoga class,
Reiki training, or a Reiki healing treatment. Private one on one Yoga instruction
is also available by appointment.

You may e-mail us at info@heartstoheaven.com or call us at 845 551 8789.

Welcome to Hearts to Heaven and enjoy!

LoriAnn V. Paul
Proprietress
Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master-Teacher

Welcome to Hearts to Heaven

Create a memory for
someone you love
that will last a lifetime ~

Presenting
Fun Theme Parties
for any special occasion,
for adults and kids,
with Zinnia!

Poughkeepsie Journal, March 5, 2008
by Sarah Bradshaw

"Clown plus yoga equals healthy fun
Act teaches kids how to relax...While LoriAnn Paul
(also known as Zinnia the Clown) gets paid to make her clients
crack up, she uses clowning techniques to serve a greater
good...incorporates creative posturing and meditation along
with juggling and music into her program to teach others how
to improve their lives...

Nancy Kosloski, executive director of
Big Brothers Big Sisters in Orange County, has hired Zinnia the
Clown to perform at a few functions. 'I became interested in
what she had to offer in terms of yoga and relaxation because I
thought it would be good for the children and our program,'
said Kosloski. 'She was able to really use her skills to
incorporate every age group, have them feel comfortable, have
fun and relax. I was impressed with her ability to do that.'"

Letter to the Editor
Poughkeepsie Journal April 10, 2008

Yoga with circus theme channels kids' energy

This letter is in reference to the article the Journal ran
last month, which featured my work as a yoga clown
("Clown plus yoga equals healthy fun," March 4).
My first Yoga class was 25 years ago, as an
adolescent, and it totally transformed my life.

Experience has proven that a one hour Yoga class,
taught in a very serious, straightforward way (as it is
presented to adults), seems to be too slow for many
high-energy children to enjoy. I began incorporating
Circus Arts into my kids' classes to engage the
children and found that most of them were better able
to focus during postures and meditation. By learning
how to channel their abundant energy in a
constructive way with the Circus Arts, the children
are more open to receiving the countless benefits
offered by Yoga and Meditation.

There are many formidable distractions that children
must contend with in our fast-paced society. Many
have difficulty sitting still and focusing their attention
inward quietly, as Yoga and Meditation often require.
In fact, some people argue that many of our children
are overly medicated in order to “calm them down”,
and we still do not know what the long-term
consequences of that may be. I fear that they could
very well prove to be catastrophic.

I am delighted to say that I have discovered a fun way
to engage our children while simultaneously teaching
them how to relax and focus inward.

Respectfully,
Zinnia

Unique Theme Parties for Kids and Adults!

Invite Zinnia to you or your child’s next
birthday party or special event
for an unforgettable, fun experience for all!

Juggling with scarves and balls
Unique games with parachutes, hula hoops, and more...
Balloon sculpting
Storytelling
Face painting
Puppeteering
Creative movement with fun music and singing
Fun Yoga postures
Unique crafts
Imaginative guided meditations upon request
(…a wonderful way to help settle everyone down towards the end of any event)

TO INVITE ZINNIA TO YOUR NEXT PARTY:
Please call 845 551 8789 Ask for LoriAnn V Paul ♥ Zinnia ♥
Professional Prankster!
(white face optional)

Hearts to Heaven is a small, woman-owned business
offering a vast array of Yoga classes and holistic
healing services to communities throughout
Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan Counties
of New York state.

We are currently seeking grants and financial support
from donors, in order to bring more healing into
under-served communities, where compassion and
awareness are sorely needed.

We offer specialized Yoga, meditation, and relaxation
classes, as well as holistic healing treatments, such
as Reiki. Our vision is to bring the powerful benefits
of these ancient healing arts to more under-served
populations, who are rarely, if ever, exposed to them
and the life-altering transformational tools they offer.

We would like to help anyone in need, such as -
the elderly and disabled, individuals suffering from a
multitude of emotional and mental challenges,
to mention just a few.

No one should slip through the cracks of our society.
Please support us in helping people
to help themselves.

For more information about where to send your
donation, please call us at 845 551 8789
or you may e-mail us at
healing@heartstoheaven.com

Thank you for your support