Author Archives: mymyriadmuse

About mymyriadmuse

Monica J. Brown is a multi-disciplinary artist.

Iyengar Yoga Detroit

Have you ever tried down dog with a suspended wall rope around your waist, completely supported in the hips, heels against the wall, taking almost all of the weight out of your arms? You must! It is pure bliss, I promise you. Continue reading

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I Believe I Can Fly, Part II

“Taking flight” shifted something in my psyche. It frees me up to the possibility to make other choices and decisions that can be unencumbered by past experience, allowing each new experience to be viewed with fresh eyes. It affords me the opportunity to move forward with an open mind and heart. Continue reading

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Exploration in Abstraction

     

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Profile: Faina Lerman

Faina Markovnan Lerman, painter/performance artist will present Family Album at Cave Detroit on April 14 with an opening reception from 6-9pm. Continue reading

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Spring

Spring is here! It’s a time of new beginnings. The gestation of winter has ended and an outward manifestation of life starting anew is evidenced as buds on trees start to appear, grow and open. Continue reading

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I Believe I Can Fly

A few months ago, I received an email from Steve Rogne of Zen Shiatsu Chicago. He was looking for people to participate in a demo on Shiatsu for Phobias presented at the Women’s Athletic Club in Chicago. I was chosen … Continue reading

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Joy in Repetition, Part II

  The Yoga Mala that I assisted teaching with Cassi (who has taught several malas) took place at Tula Yoga on the Autumnal Equinox. Changes of season are perfect times for intention setting. Cassi brought sea glass as mala beads to keep … Continue reading

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I Hate Chaturanga – or – Joy in Repetition, Part I

    I recently had the opportunity to assist in teaching a Yoga Mala – 108 Sun Salutations. I have never done a yoga mala. I hate chaturanga. Really. It’s just never been one of my favorite poses. Once I learned … Continue reading

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That Quality of Light (for Nana)

On one particular, yet ordinary day, I am moving about from item to item on my to-do list. On this day, I am allowing myself to feel what it is I want to be doing in that particular moment instead … Continue reading

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Changing Lanes – or – Driving for a Non-Driver

I don’t take the expressway. I don’t mind going slow. I don’t care if it takes me twice as long to get to my destination. I appreciate courtesy. It’s so simple to just use your turn signal when you intend … Continue reading

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