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Ramona Wis

The Conductor as Yogi: Living Ahimsa

May 17, 2022 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

Early on as a blogger, I posted “Living Your Namaste” in the wake of violence that escalated on a national level in late spring of 2020.  It was a way to reflect on the moment and bring something from the yoga practice to inform our thinking so we might move toward a better life in […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, The Choral Life Tagged With: Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: It’s Time for Savasana

May 3, 2022 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

The season and academic year are ending. The concerts will be finished.  We feel a sense of accomplishment, relief, and celebration, colored with the bittersweet realization that it is still an imperfect world both in and out of our choral lives.  Our limbs may feel heavy, our energy is drained, and our exhales are getting […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, The Choral Life, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: Sing Your Authentic Voice

April 19, 2022 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

At least once a year I review my original mission statement for this blog:  “The Conductor as Yogi blog will explore mindfulness, wellness, inspirational writings, and classic yoga philosophy and practice to encourage readers towards greater wholeness in their professional and personal lives.  The Conductor as Yogi is an authentic, conversational approach to finding one’s […]

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The Conductor as Yogi: Rest in Goodness

April 5, 2022 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

Rest—real rest—can be elusive.  With our ever-thinking minds, busy schedules, and life’s shifting terrain, we can find ourselves unable to really settle into a fully relaxed state.  To release physical, emotional, psychological holding.  To sleep well.  To feel restored rather than just OK.   In many ways, experiencing a state of deep rest is our greatest […]

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The Conductor as Yogi: Finish Strong

March 22, 2022 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. Marcus Aurelius (2nd century Stoic philosopher) We are in the final stages of the academic year and concert season, starting to feel the call of spring and summer when we have a little more space, some time to breathe, […]

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The Conductor as Yogi: Here Comes the Sun

March 8, 2022 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

 Little darling, it’s been a long, cold lonely winter Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here Here comes the sun, here comes the sun And I say, it’s all right George Harrison There’s something about the sun—its warmth, its golden hue, its energy.  Even the coldest winter days can feel warmer when […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

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