Yogascope for February

least breathe deeply before important meetings and projects.<br><br> Intuition is a better guide than frantic stress! Be non-judgmental and patient with those who have different ideas and techniques. Your poise could inspire a promotion or raise.<br><br> Your personal asanas: Simple, quiet poses that help you observe your mind such as Savasana, Child 9s Pose, or Mountain. Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20) Put your yoga and meditation practice first!<br><br> Make spiritual serenity a priority, and your life will run smoothly. You 9ll quickly solve problems with work or family. You 9ll be willing to see your own flaws and release them without internal struggle.<br><br> Food and nutrition issues fade away. Finances balance since you 9ll spend with clarity. Your personal asanas: Practice your all-time favorite poses so you 9ll be eager for yoga every day!<br><br> Gemini (May 21 - June 20) You 9re opening to deeper levels of passion, sexuality, and intimacy. Whether single or partnered, release angry memo- ries so your heart opens for future bliss! Explore books or workshops on Tantra.<br><br> Tune out negative societal messages about relationships. Nothing stands in the way of the soul ready to love! Your personal asanas: Postures that open the heart and pelvic area such as Fish, Bridge, or Pigeon.<br><br> FIT YOGA YOUR STARS Continued on page 89 ILLUSTRATION BY MORGAN JOHNSON Yogascope for February 90 Horoscope 11/10/06 5:57 PM Page 90 Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Relationships improve if you gain the clarity and courage to state your feelings and desires directly. Meditation helps develop this type of strength and focus. Asking for what you want renews your faith in people and in the Universe.<br><br> You 9ll realize you receive quickly, as feelings of rejection and aban- donment fade away! Your per- sonal asanas: Strong, focused poses such as Crescent moon, Warrior III, and Purvottanasana. Leo (July 23 - Aug.<br><br> 22) Health issues improve with mental focus. Visualize your cells filled with energy and light. Strongly imagine your nutrition and fitness habits improving.<br><br> See yourself practicing difficult yoga postures and feeling victorious. Moods also brighten by sending positive energy to your brain cells. Believe in wholeness and you 9ll live it!<br><br> Your personal asanas: Challenging postures such as Crow, Half Moon, or Headstand. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept.<br><br> 22) Self-criticism affects relationships! Your spiritual light dims when you constantly shame yourself. Monitor your thinking.<br><br> Your mood and energy will improve. Life seems brighter, and you 9ll offer more to your loved ones. Your personal asanas: Observe your beauty in the mirror while practicing such elegant postures as Dancer, Cobra, and Mountain.<br><br> Libra (Sept. 23 4Oct. 22) Set new goals with expected dates of completion.<br><br> Strengthen your commitment to healthy eating and your yoga practice. Take steps each day to keep your home and office organized. Accomplishments boost self-confidence.<br><br> Don 9t just contemplate, take action! Honor yourself by balancing hard work with plenty of rest. Your personal asanas: Empowering postures such as Upward Facing Dog, Camel, and Warrior I.<br><br> Scorpio (Oct. 23 4Nov. 21) Take charge of your thoughts with positive affirmations.<br><br> Release sarcastic and pessimistic humor. People will be more relaxed and open with you. If you 9re unhappy in romance, see if you 9re dwelling on past relationship resentments.<br><br> Banish clove stinks d ideas and believe that trustworthy, profound connections are possible for you! Your personal asanas: Postures that open the heart such as Warrior II, Fish, or Wheel. Sagittarius (Nov.<br><br> 22 4Dec. 21) Smash negative body image issues! Declare that your spirit lives in a magnificent, beautiful, earthly cre- ation.<br><br> Money is also a spiritual energy in material form 4so honor yourself by managing finances. Respect for your body and money creates radiant health, happy emo- tions, and prosperity! Your per- sonal asanas: Flexible postures that create a change of perspective such as Spinal Twist, Reverse Side Angle, or Triangle.<br><br> Aluna Michaels is a second- generation astrologer and soul evolutionist practitioner. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than two decades. Aluna is available for appointments in her home or by phone.<br><br> Call 248/583-1663 or visit www.ascension.net/aluna. Your Stars continued from page 90 89 FEBRUARY 2007 you do in yoga while you are learning, and again when you wish to remember. Acalm, centered mind is open to both receiving and giving.<br><br> Eliminating distraction and being in the now allow the mind to focus more sharply. Diet and exercise also play a major role in your ability to remember. Brain foods such as complex carbs (because the brain is a carb hog) and lean proteins rich in omega-3 fatty acids (found in some fish and nuts) keep the brain properly fueled and fit for action.<br><br> And physical exercise increases the heart rate and pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, especially the brain 4in a sense, breathing life into it. If you add mental activity to your daily regimen, your brain will become as supple as your body. You can exercise your mind nearly any time, any place, any way, and in as little as 10 minutes a day.<br><br> Remember to layer your learning and think about what you want to remember and why. Breathe deeply to oxygenate your brain; and, when you 9re deciding what to eat, think about what best nourishes your brain. L.<br><br> Kae is a 23-year fitness veteran. She is a freelance writer and author of the book Chocolate Cake for the Thighs 4The Anti-Diet Book for Women (Authorhouse, 2006). L.Kae lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, and can be reached at www.MindBodyLanguage.com Mind Games Continued from page 63 If you add mental activity to your daily regimen, your brain will become as supple as your body.<br><br> 86-89 Runover 11/15/06 6:33 PM Page 89

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