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I won a Radio contest called Susan's Job Swap. Radio Personality, Susan Wise, was looking for the hardest jobs in South Florida. Today she came to Yogarosa to be a Yoga Instructor, even though she had never done yoga before. This is what she had to say on Facebook about her experience: LiteMiami: 101.5 LITE FM Radio   It was my first experience at a Yoga class...but I can tell you it wont be my last. I am totally hooked. I loved it. But I'm sure a big reason for that was our yoga instructor, Rosa Santana. She truly embraces Iyengar yoga. It was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar in India over 65 years ago and has a rich and extensive linea ... See More 101.5 LITE FM - Refreshing In the afternoon, Rebecca Lerner was inspiring us with her luminous teaching. The Teacher Training was a success, and the evening forward bends class was soothing and magical. Today was a beautiful day, with new friends, and my wonderful teacher. Namste.

After a brief move to another location, the students are ecstatic to be back in our original location at 110 N. Federal Hwy # 304. Here is a compilation of the e-mails I received to announce the move: Email responses to email of Grand Re-Opening of Yogarosa You made the right decision. Good for you! I'm glad to hear you're back in your old studio. Your place is special and I have so much confidence in sending my patients to you, Rosa Santana, the beautiful teacher. YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!! I plan on continuing my study with you. After almost 4 years, I found a teacher/method that strongly resonates within me. I like practicing other styles, but the Iyengar and your instruction is the most grounding, sensible thing that "sticks" and expands. Can't think of another way to explain it's meaning for me.... "Glad your home. Happy reopening to you!!!" WONDERFUL YOGAROSA.... WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH...YOUR MIND IS ALWAYS BALANCED, STRONG AND WISE.... BE YOGAROSA FOR EVER...

I haven't written in a while, but today I must. This morning, as I was driving into Ft. Lauderdale High School to drop off my daughter, I noticed a lot of police officers gathered around the school. Needless to say, it looked like something was up. Then I saw protesters holding signs (mostly very expensive signs, a few hand made) which had different messages. "America is Doomed", "God hates fags", "Israel is doomed", "Fag Xmas" (with two stick figure males in a pornographic posture.) Then I remembered that just last night my friend had sent me a Sun Sentinel article about a Christian group from Kansas that was making their way all around Florida protesting. I wondered why they didn't stay in Kansas and protest there. As I looked at their message of hate, it not only made me sad, but also gave me a sick feeling in my stomach. As a devout Catholic and believer in Jesus, I know that Jesus would not want those who are judging others to be cas...

Friday the 13th at Red Pearl Yoga. Making new friends, Henna, and bellydancing. Very empowering. Sunday , back to Red Pearl for a restorative "Relax and Renew" class with Lisa and Joy. I was curious how teachers not trained in Iyengar Yoga could teach such a class. They were very sweet, if they get more Iyengar training their class will be fantastic. I could do without the poetry, while I'm trying to tune in to the soothing relaxing music. Loved the scalp and foot massage. (I just didn't want her to stop once she touched my feet.) I think their idea is great for beginners who need to learn to relax. For me, practicing Ujjayi in a semi-supported Setu Bandha Sarvangasana didn't work. I really got stressed when my forehead and right eye started burning from some orange aromatherapy something. When restorative yoga is combined with other stuff such as aromatherapy, poetry reading and pranayama, each element becomes diluted. I feel refreshed after my morning pranaya...

So when I am not at work, I am now occupying my time with things important to me. Like catching up on my reading, going to the beach to see the waves, and picking out where I want and what I want to eat. (I am usually pretty easy going and compromise, so having so many choices is a little overwhelming.) Whole Foods and Eddie Hills have been nourishing me well. I finally had time for a haircut and even highlights! I am becoming one with my pool, and appreciating the work my husband goes through to keep it sparkling. Cleaning out the occasional leaves has become my morning meditation after an hour of Pranayama. My dogs have been enjoying their daily massage, but they look at me like they want answers. They don't understand where everyone is, and they are not enjoying my long hours of disappearing. I have discovered new palm trees in my backyard. (I never noticed them......) I realized the avocado seeds that I planted that I thought had not grown, were camouflaged amongst weeds. Weed...

Inspired by Mary Dunn, I am starting a blog. Don't know how, but here it is. Many of you know that my kids and husband are away for the summer. Many of you have asked me if I'm lonely, and if I miss them. No, I am not lonely, and I just started to miss them yesterday. For those of you who don't know, I have a very demanding Brazilian husband, and three beautiful daughters, two of which are teenagers, one 'tween (almost a teenager). My life is usually spent between driving them to volleyball or enriching their social lives by driving them to their friends houses and/or activities. We decided to send them to Brazil so they can all spend time with their paternal grandmother, who had heart surgery last year, and cannot travel anymore. The benefits also are that they get to bond with their father ( He had no idea what he was getting into!!!!!), and they will be able to have many more activities there than they would have here. (The oldest (15) refuses to go to camp anymore.)...