Awakening Self | Balance

Be Like the Bee

by Connie Habash | May 18, 2026 | Balance, Gratitude, Receiving

To find inner balance and harmony with the world, learn from the bee, who gives generously and receives abundantly. Nature has its way of making sure everything stays in balance. As animals inhale oxygen, they exhale carbon dioxide, and thus the plants can take in the...

Reach for the Moon: Ardha Chandrasana

by Connie Habash | Jun 3, 2025 | Balance, Practice, Yoga

Summer is just around the corner.

With the growing daylight, you probably feel ready to expand your horizons. Yet the increasing heat may put a little damper on your explorations. Still, there’s no reason why you can’t open, expand, and play while cooling off from summer’s heat and intensity – and you don’t even need to hop into a pool!

Spring in Your Step (Yoga for the feet)

by Connie Habash | Apr 23, 2025 | Articles, Balance, Body, Spring, Yoga

Winter may have left your feet feeling stiff and sluggish. Let this simple yoga practice awaken them and put spring into your step!

The Inner Balance of Autumn… Through Tree Pose

by Connie Habash | Oct 5, 2023 | Autumn, Balance, Centered, Seasons

Autumn brings changes – from the thermometer to the inner self. At the Autumn Equinox, the point of equal days and nights that initiates the growing darkness of fall, we are called to look into ourselves and find a new inner balance. While summer called for...

Resources

A selection of books, CDs, and websites that Connie recommends for your continued awakening.

Testimonials

I am not exaggerating

I am not exaggerating when I say that the group has truly and deeply changed my life. I have never felt more content and at peace, and it is amazing.… Read more “I am not exaggerating”

Always Inspired

Connie’s website, AwakeningSelf.com is aptly named. Of the many gifts I’ve received as a student and mentee of Connie’s, the most profound has been greater ability to go within. Erika… Read more “Always Inspired”

One of Precious Few

Connie is one of those precious few who are able bring much insight, flexibility and heart to human concerns. She is someone who I admire and who I would recommend.… Read more “One of Precious Few”

What a Wonderful Gift You Have

Dear Connie – Unfortunately I live too far to enjoy your classes but I sure do look forward to your monthly newsletter “Awakening Self”. Mary Anna Jansen, Brentwood, CA

You Have Shown Me The Light

Your classes have literally “awakened” in me the ability to view myself and the world in a more compassionate way. I have taken this new awareness into my very soul.… Read more “You Have Shown Me The Light”

Weaves a Philosophical and Spiritual Message

Connie is a gem. Connie’s vast experiences and wisdom are clearly evident in her teaching and counseling. Lynn Cheng Kaylor, Fremont, CA

A Powerful and Loving Force

You are a powerful and loving force Connie… I wanted to let you know how much your presence and your class touched me to the core. Clarice Hirata, Mountain View,… Read more “A Powerful and Loving Force”

One of the Best Experiences of My Life

Connie is absolutely one of the most intuitive, insightful, kind, nurturing, intelligent, and resourceful people I know. She has given me practical and meaningful tools to use every day. TL,… Read more “One of the Best Experiences of My Life”

Truly Powerful and Meaningful

I have to say this was a truly powerful and meaningful retreat for me, Connie. I am deeply grateful. Beth Hughes

Counting My Blessings

I woke this morning counting my blessings, feeling receptive, grounded and ready to share the energy we cultivated yesterday in all my interactions today. Lynn Heinrichs

It was very profound for me

Loved how heartfelt it was and how you created so much love and safety in this group – it was very profound for me. Renee Miller, Fremont, CA

Everything was wonderful

Everything was wonderful. It came from heart and therefore it was accepted and received by heart… Deeply grateful for this wonderful experience and looking forward to future retreats. Bibi Sharma,… Read more “Everything was wonderful”

What was shared had a true resonance

I loved being out in nature and so much appreciated how open everyone was. So much of what was shared had a true resonance to experiences in my own life.… Read more “What was shared had a true resonance”

I applaud you

From the deepest part of my heart, thank you for the website and content. I want you to know that each post on your blog is refreshing. E. Cormier, Louisiana

Connie’s wisdom is healing

Connie’s wisdom is healing. The tools in her book are life enhancing, practical and grounded in love. The deep care she has for everyone is evident. Leyla Zabih, MS, CLPF

I enjoyed my Sacred Path of Aging

I thoroughly enjoyed my Sacred Path of Aging as I gracefully learned to not fear, but accept aging is the process of life. Connie Habash is a strong and skilled… Read more “I enjoyed my Sacred Path of Aging”

Every experience has blessed me

Every experience of Connie’s spiritual leadership has blessed me, from personal connections to Ecotherapy training to her Spirituality of Aging workshop for the School for Contemplative Living. Connie will bless… Read more “Every experience has blessed me”