| 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 |
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| "Witness" When I can be the witness, all manner of miracles occur - old wounds heal, the past reveals itself to be released, present dramas play themselves out without sinking emotional talons into my soft skin. The witness welcomes truth and dares to meet reality on its own terms. It is the ground in which the seeds of transformation take root and finally flower. When the witness is awake, the lake of mind is still, and in that mirrored surface, I see my own true face as Spirit smiling back at me. by Danna Faulds, from her book "Go In and In: Poems from the Heart of Yoga," available by e-mailing the author at yogapoems@aol.com |
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| Please inquire further about our services, such as our current in-house adult Yoga classes, private Yoga instruction, Reiki classes and Reiki healing by appointment by calling 845 551 8789 or e-mailing us at yoga@heartstoheaven.com |
| 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 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 populations, who are rarely, if ever, exposed to them and the life-altering transformational tools they offer. Our clients may be anyone in need, such as - troubled youth, the elderly and disabled, individuals suffering from a multitude of emotional and mental challenges, and so on… No one should slip through the cracks of our affluent 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 |
| Welcome to Hearts to Heaven~Home of Zinnia the Clown!!! |
| Create a memory for someone you love that will last a lifetime ~ Presenting Fun Theme Parties for any special occasion, for adults and children, with Zinnia the Clown! |
| 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.'" |
| Unique Theme Parties for Kids and Adults! Invite Zinnia the Clown to you or your child’s next birthday party or special event for an unforgettable, fun experience for all! Yoga postures and creative movement Juggling with scarves and balls Balloon Sculpting Unique games with fun music, parachute and play tunnel Imaginative guided meditations & storytelling Face painting upon request TO INVITE ZINNIA THE CLOWN TO YOUR NEXT PARTY: Please call 845 551 8789 Ask for LoriAnn V Paul a.k.a. ♥ Zinnia ♥ Professional Prankster! & Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher |
| 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. I wish to share my love for the ancient healing arts of Yoga and Meditation especially with inner-city children, who might not have access to them otherwise. 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 the Yoga Clown |
