Hi %FIRSTNAME%,

Chances are that you or someone that you know is adversely affected by the shutdown of the federal government. Perhaps you know, or are, a federal worker or contractor. Perhaps you receive services. Or maybe you're a traveler hit with a delayed flight. Or maybe you want to visit a national park but no longer feel safe doing so.

This is the time to step into community. Check in on one another. If you have the means, donate to a food pantry or offer childcare to those that are seeking work. Maybe, you're able to purchase a few grocery gift cards? Whatever you choose to do, large or small, that act can provide sanctuary for someone in need.

If you are reading this and are affected by the shutdown, please reach out and let me know how to be of service to you. Do you need Reiki healing? Do you need a meditation session? Restorative yoga? A group meet up and scream? Seriously, let me know and I will try my best to accommodate you.

I have also updated my Substack and it is focused on diving deeply into yoga philosophy and how we can use those lessons to inform civic action. Please read my latest offering here: Dharma as Sacred Citizenship If you enjoy the article, and would like to read me weekly, please consider offering financial support and sharing my work.

I hope that you are easy with yourself this week. Check in with your friends and family. Be a sanctuary!

You can register for live class Tuesday 9:00 AM here: https://www.toembodyyoga.com/offerings

And there is the class archive here: https://www.toembodyyoga.com/online_store

Order Books here: https://www.theyogaauthor.com/category/all-products

Saprema,

Julie