Tarot in Motion Card Pull Miriam Jacobs , creator of Tarot in Motion , pulled four cards on How to Cope with Bad News and gives suggestions of movement you are welcom e to try. Fire placement Spiritual, Creative, Insight, Passion, Brightness, Action, Focus Vitality Water placement Emotional, Love Relationship, Connect, Flowing, Receptive, Nurturing, Merging Air placement Mental, Thought, Contemplate, Ideas, Movement, Speed, Disperse, Lightness Earth placement Physical, Sense, Work, Money, Structure, Methodical, Organize, Grounded 1. Three of Fire/Wands (fire placement) Meaning : The Three of Fire is a manifestation and assessment of what has already been implemented. It is the outcome of an action. The Three of Fire evaluates progress before moving forward. An important part of the creative process is being able to see past patterns, and also evaluating what has worked and what hasn’t, in other words we really know how to do this, and discuss opportunities.. Expressive-movement qualities : Fire with fire Dance pace : Quick Chakra : Fire/solar plexus—drive Physical focus : Forehead and eyes Astrologic influence : The pure essence of sun in Aries is what we have achieved. It is a sparkle of vitality. Intention : Stick with the repeated pattern that works. Suggested moves and props: Use a handheld telescope. Look up and down, behind and ahead. Run in a spiral. Repeat any movement pattern. 2. Nine of Water/Cups (water placement) Meaning : The Nine of Water affirms satisfaction and fulfilled dreams. The Nine of Water is about being physically and emotionally healthy and staying open for yourself and the people around you, and knowing what you want. It is tangible happiness. It means not only keeping a good frame of mind , but being grateful for what you have. Remember gratitude completes the energetic circuit. Connect with friends, share meals, and foster company. Expressive-movement qualities : Water with earth Dance pace : Moderate Chakra : Water/sexual chakra—flowing Physical focus : Feet Astrologic influence : Jupiter in Pisces shows a deep compassion for spirituality. It expands your faith. Intention : Acknowledge the joy in your life. Suggested moves and props : Walk on tiptoes while performing a belly-like dance. Include rolling movements of the abdomen. Smile. 3. XVIX. The Sun (air placement) Meaning : The Sun tells of pure happiness and being in a truly wonderful place. It exemplifies confidence, health, and vitality. It is about holding onto and believing everything is going to be okay and to hold onto that despite what is scary. Use your breath to move through what is scary. Expressive-movement qualities : Ether with fire Dance pace : Slow/still Chakra : Crown Physical focus : Belly Astrologic influence : Sun energy is ego-identified, radiant, and outgoing. It is about your personal nature. Intention : Feel the power of being in a fantastic place. Suggested moves and props : Use the entire space. Look upward. Throw metaphoric kisses up toward the sun. Do a yoga sun salutation, if you know how. Show your gratitude with a large, ecstatic grin. 4. Queen of Earth/Pentacles (earth placement) Meaning : Earth queens are another person or an aspect of yourself that is influencing the situation with a sense of security. She connects to us with loving kindness and be loving and kind to all. The Queen of Earth is a recipient of wealth and prosperity. She reflects through meditation. It is important to put your words into action (such as call your congressional representatives- try 5Calls.org ). With the Queen in the Earth placement we all must give special prayers to the Earth. Wherever we walk we are connecting to the roots. Expressive-movement qualities : Earth with water Dance pace : Moderate Chakra : Earth/root—grounded Physical focus : Neck, colon (lower abdomen), and knees Astrologic influence : All earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn Intention : Make healthful lifestyle choices. Look to where you can help others. Suggested moves and props : Wear a queen’s crown and robe. Use an abundance of scarves. Check out Miriam Jacobs Upcoming Programs

My Yoga Journey Photo: Learning to embrace new poses, Sito Gloria Kaiut Yoga Retreat, Brazil. I first learned and regularly practiced yoga in the summer of 1974 daily at 6 a.m., in a cornfield in Boulder, Colorado. Yoga was something where I easily incurred injury so never went too deeply into my own practice. The community of yoga has provided a necessary non-judgmental place for me during traumatic periods in my life. While visiting friends in Telluride, Colorado in May 2017 I was taken to Yvonne Mosser's Kaiut Yoga class, it was so different than anything I imagined and left me curious since it was a Yoga of Biomechanics. Having recently become certified in biomechanical exercise through Katy Bowman and her Nutritious Movement work. I wanted to understand what made this the "yoga of biomechanics" so signed up for the September 2017 ten day teacher training and arrived with a torn medial meniscus. I understood within the first couple of days how to heal on my own. I brought Kaiut Yoga to Martha's Vineyard because I found everything I'd studied in the last decade happens in this practice. Every one has a unique Kaiut Yoga story. I was not looking for a nother modality in my life, but found the quiet practice of Kaiut Yoga to be so much more powerful than each modality I previously taught or practiced, it has given me greater freedom in my body and range of motion while also changing my experience of pain and a deeper calm in my whole system. I have studied with Francisco Kaiut, Cristiane Sprengel, and Luciana Ross to deepen my understanding both as a teacher and practitioner. Peaked Hill Yoga is all about biomechanical health (or said another way, your freedom of movement). It has been designed to work through chronic pain & injuries, general aches & stiffness, and work for the inflexible, hyper flexible and the aging body. Unlike most yoga that stretches muscles in extraordinary ways, Peaked Hill Yoga works from the joints. As such, it has a dramatic impact in countering the harmful effects of modern living – where most of us sit most of the day – as well as the harmful impact to our bodies of repetitive movement patterns from sports, work or our compensating behaviors for old injuries. Peaked Hill Yoga is about maintaining or returning the body to optimal structure and functionality. It’s about freedom of movement, physical system and energy flow. It’s about keeping us as healthy, mobile and pain free as possible for as long as possible. With more freedom of body comes freedom of mind. It’s about a better quality of life. View our Peaked Hill Yoga schedule View Schedule

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Restorative Sound Journeys Peaked Hill Studio owner Valerie Sonnenthal offers Restorative Sound Journeys using Himalayan and Crystal Singing Bowls, Monochords, Chimes, and other instruments. The resonant vibrational healing qualities of the instruments can help to alleviate pain and discomfort, inviting deep relaxation and relief. This enables the body to make the shifts necessary for healing to take place on all levels. Upcoming Restorative Sound Journeys There are no scheduled events at the Chilmark studio during Winter 2026. If you are interested in Sound Healing on Martha's Vineyard please reach out to fellow sound healer, Anna Marden , creator of Sonic Flow meditative sound and creative workshops.