Laissez les bons temps rouler (on Day 1 of the New Year) [mostly the music *revised*]! February 17, 2026
Posted by ajoyfulpractice in Faith, Music, New Year, One Hoop, Yoga.Tags: 988, acceptance, Carnival, Cheesefare Week, Ed Sheeran, Jon Batiste, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, Pancake Tuesday, Season for Nonviolence, Shrove Tuesday, Shrovetide, Spring Festival, Stay Human, The Joy Machine
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Many blessings to all, and especially to those celebrating and/or observing Carnival/Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras, Cheesefare Week, the Lunar New Year & Spring Festival and/or getting ready for the the holy month of Ramaḍān!
Peace, ease, and acceptance to all, throughout this “Season for Nonviolence” and all other seasons!
“Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
— Louisiana French for “Let the good times roll!”
Please join me today (Tuesday, February 17th) at 12:00 PM or 7:15 PM for a yoga practice on Zoom. You can use the link from the “Class Schedules” calendar if you run into any problems checking into in the class. You can request an audio recording of this practice via a comment below or by emailing myra (at) ajoyfulpractice.com.
Tuesday’s playlist is available on YouTube and Spotify. [Look for “Mardi Gras & Day 1 2026”]
NOTE (*revised*): The YouTube playlist includes a special “relaxation” track that (as of 2/17/2026) is not available on Spotify. I will update Spotify when/if the track becomes available. Additionally, the second before/after music track hits different on YouTube. If you know, you know!
If you are thinking about suicide, worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, you can dial 988 (in the US) or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call this TALK line if you are struggling with addiction or involved in an abusive relationship. The Lifeline network is free, confidential, and available to all 24/7. YOU CAN TALK ABOUT ANYTHING.
White Flag is an app, which I have not yet researched, but which may be helpful if you need peer-to-peer (non-professional) support.
If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk, you can also click here to contact the TrevorLifeline (which is staffed 24/7 with trained counselors).
In the spirit of generosity (“dana”), the Zoom classes, recordings, and blog posts are freely given and freely received. If you are able to support these teachings, please do so as your heart moves you. (NOTE: You can donate even if you are “attending” a practice that is not designated as a “Common Ground Meditation Center” practice, or you can purchase class(es).
Donations are tax deductible; class purchases are not necessarily deductible.
Check out the “Class Schedules” calendar for upcoming classes.
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A Joyful Practice 
Ooohhh what a great tune list! Laissez les bons temps rouler indeed! and Ramadan mubarak + Happy Lunar New Year.
Yes, indeed!!! Happy Mardi Gras! Happy Lunar Year! & coming up on “Ramadān Mubarak, Blessed Ramaḍān!”