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The practices of Yoga will help you maintain equanimity in all situations by teaching you to become transparent, able to allow both joy and sorrow to flow through you without destroying your peace of mind.

Sharon Gannon

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Sharon Gannon
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: July 4
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