Newsletter 12 and Noticeboard from Purple Valley Yoga Centre, Goa, India.

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NOTICEBOARD of YOGA-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWSLETTER from PURPLE VALLEY YOGA

CENTRE, ANJUNA, GOA, INDIA (www.yogagoa.com) where Ashtanga Yoga enthusiasts

gather to practise, learn, teach, chat and relax.

 

NEWSLETTER: Dear Ashtanga Enthusiasts and Friends of Purple Valley,

While the monsoon season prevails and Purple Valley Yoga Centre in Anjuna, Goa,

India is closed, we are only publishing the Noticeboard. This currently goes

to 1377 individuals interested in all forms of yoga, meditation and associated

practices - if you would like to post a Notice in the next Newsletter, please

email it to annie Details at the end.

 

NOTICEBOARD 1

Purple Valley will be open for classes from 4th November 2002 until 5th April

2003. For details please go to www.yogagoa.com.

We are now offering package deals of unlimited Ashtanga yoga from a choice of 4

classes a day, plus accommodation (meals excluded) and airport/rail station

transfers. See www.yogagoa.com or email annie

We now accept payment by Visa, and the site will shortly be secure so that

payments can be made online. Until then, please telephone your Visa card

number and expiry date to (00 44) 1736 364 787.

 

NOTICEBOARD 2

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois: The Very Next Last Royal Celebration Tour, 2002 starts in

London in August with 12 stops worldwide.

Registration and information are available on line at Guruji's Web site

www.ayri.org. Kauai and London are only available on line but the rest also have

telephone access listed below.

 

London: Thursday August 15 - Monday August 19 On line registration ONLY

www.ayri.org

Seattle: Friday August 23 - Tuesday August 27 On line registration Tel.

1-(206)261-1711

Encinitas: Thursday August 29 - Monday Sept 2 On line registration Tel.

1-(760)632-7093

Hollywood: Wednesday September 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 On line registration tel.

1-(213)483-0400

Kauai: Thursday September 12 - Monday September 16 On line reg ONLY www.ayri.org

Maui: Wednesday September 18, 19, 20, 22, 23 On line registration Tel.

1-(808)572-7183

San Francisco: Thursday Sept 26 - Monday Sept 30 On line reg Tel.

1-(707)829-3855

Boulder: Wednesday October 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 On line + Tel. 1-(877)780-5334 +

1-(303)449-6102

Montreal: Friday October 11 - Tuesday October 15 On line reg + Tel.

1-(514)875-9642

New York City: Tuesday October 22 - Saturday Nov 9 On line reg Tel.

1-(212)431-3738

Auckland, NZ: Wednesday November 13 - Sunday Nov 17 On line reg Tel.

64(9)378-9344

Sydney: Wednesday November 20 - Sunday Nov 24 On line reg Tel. 61(2)9360-7602

 

NOTICEBOARD 3

Classes in Finland: Anne Nuotio has been authorized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois to

teach Ashtanga Yoga.

 

NOTICEBOARD 4

Cotton mats: Shiva's Mat is a thick cotton mat designed by John Scott, with

special features which make it particularly ideal for Ashtanga. Go to

www.shivas-mat.co.uk for details.

 

NOTICEBOARD 5

The Online Asana Index at YogaDancer.com is a growing compilation of photos and

descriptions of asanas. Photos and narrative contributions are welcome.

Contact Designs to submit your work.

 

NOTICEBOARD 6

Betty's Ashtanga.com E-mail News: April issue has been e-mailed. To view this

issue on the Web, go to www.ashtanga.com/news/Apr02.html

 

NOTICEBOARD 7

Ashtanga Yoga self-practices and start-up classes are growing in Asia: See

www.ashtanga.com/links for contact info for Malaysia, Singapore and China.

These enthusiastic student groups often host visiting Ashtanga Yoga teachers.

 

NOTICEBOARD 8

A rare opportunity: Ayervedic Massage Training by Subuddha and Sangeeta in

Penzance, Cornwall. Learn to give a traditional full body Ayervedic massage by

attending this 8 day course which starts on Monday July 1st. Details from

Roger White at

roger

 

NOTICEBOARD 9

Classes in Florida: Michael Gannon has been authorized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois

to teach Ashtanga Yoga. For Michael's workshops and retreats, see

www.yogistuff.com

 

NOTICEBOARD 10

Dena Kingsberg's Bali Retreat August 18-29: Details and registration form are at

www.ashtanga.com/html/dena.html

 

NOTICEBOARD 11

Hello friends, I'm from Spain and I'm trying to find people who practice

Ashtanga. I would prefer to speak with spanish-speaking people because my

English it's not very good, I'm sorry. Anyway I like very much receive all your

emails.Ciao! Namaste, Sandra alex0sandra

 

NOTICEBOARD 12

Ashtanga Penzance is managing the bookings of the London stage of the

forthcoming "Celebration Tour" by Shri K Pattabhi Jois. This is his final

world tour to celebrate his "Life Work".

The Celebration Tour commences in London on Thursday 15th August until Monday

19th August 2002 at The Porchester Hall Bayswater, London.

The Workshop will consist of 5-Day 6.00am workshop Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun and

Monday and a 4-day 8.00am workshop Thurs, Fri., Sat and Monday (note there is

no Sunday 8.00am class).

All bookings are to be made online through our website www.ashtanga.co.uk.

Please go online and book your space now.

Om Shanti John and Lucy Scott. John

 

NOTICEBOARD 13

Hello Dharma Community,

For the newest Buddhist site where you can find almost anything, and one of the

most comprehensive Buddhist website out there: http://www.vajraguru.com

You are welcome to the free email by clicking: you

We appreciate your visiting and thank you for your support.

 

NOTICEBOARD 14

Brian Cooper's Astanga Vinyasa Yoga retreat at Shanti Griha on remote Scoraig

peninsula in the Scottish Highlands takes place from 20-27 July and 28

September - 5 October. Cost £390. Other courses at Shanti Griha include Tai Ji

and Qi Gong, Meditation and Buddhism, Traditional Thai Massage, Art, Bridge for

Beginners, Dry Stone Dyking, and Build your won

windmill.

Shanti Griha is a Buddhist-oriented retreat centre and particularly welcomes

individual visitors who want to come and practise yoga, meditation, or simply

enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this stunning Highland location. Check out

our website or ask for a brochure. www.shantigriha.com, shantigriha,

00 44 1854 633 260.

 

NOTICEBOARD 15

Friends of White Lotus,

Thank you for your interest in our Retreat Center and our work. Below are a few

of our upcoming programs. Please look for Tracey Rich on the cover of the July

Yoga Journal which will also have reviews of our new Total Yoga Flow Series

videos. In the near future we plan to email some excerpts from a book in

progress by Ganga White. We send you our wishes for a wonderful Spring and

Summer

We are happy once again to be hosting our honored guest teacher Cheri Clampett

for her annual weeklong retreat at White Lotus. June 6 to 11, 2002 Donation

$1050

Cheri Clampett is a nationally respected teacher known and loved for her

compassionate and sensitive approach. While vinyasa flow in the tradition of the

White Lotus provides the foundation of her teaching, Cheri also specializes in

Restorative Yoga, hands-on healing methods, and focused breath work. Her

eclectic teaching style brings in the playfulness and depth of many forms,

including: Double Yoga, Yogassage, Dynamic Yoga Flow, and her detailed knowledge

of therapeutic work. Her strong guidance, gentle adjustments and nurturing

presence allow students to awaken the spirit of Yoga and embrace their practice.

http://www.whitelotus.org/programs/retreats/wl_week/cheri.html

Other events: Lotus Week Retreat Information:

http://www.whitelotus.org/programs/retreats/wl_week/index.html

 

NOTICEBOARD 16

I am writing to let you know that t.shirts, mugs, mousepads, hats and

more with the "Om Symbol" beautifully displayed are now available at:

http://www.cafepress.com/omsymbol

Love and Peace, Diana Moore

 

NOTICEBOARD 17

Namaste Friends:

Here is a invitation to some upcoming gatherings and workshops in Calfornia.

This month there are two powerhouse teachers coming who are new to the Los

Angeles: Dharmanidhi Saraswati from the Tantric College in Berkeley and Andrey

Lappa from Ukraine.

We will be offering a traditional homa or fire offering at our home in Malibu on

Tuesday, May 21st with Dharmanidhi. He is from the Bihar School of Yoga in India

and a teacher of extraordinary depth and experience in tantra yoga.

Andrey Lappa is teaching a weekend workshop at Sacred Movement at the end of the

month. Anyone who has been in my class since the first of the year will have

received some of his influence as his Universal Yoga is a synthesis approach to

vinyasa that is creative and powerful.

On Saturday, June 1st, Andrey will join me for a rockin yoga trance dance where

he will leading the "Dance of Shiva" which he learned in Tibet. This will be

part of another opening party celebrating the new studio, Sacred Movement.

If you are interested in the healing heart, both Arun Deva and Mark Whitwell are

doing workshops this month as well. Check out Zen Dancing starting again at

Sacred Movement.

So scroll down and chew on what inspires you...I hope you will join us at our

home for the fire offering or for the yoga trance dance as these are rare

celebrations of life that feed us well.

Infinfite Blessings, Shiva and James, Yoga for Vital Living

 

Dates:

May 21st Healing Homa with Dharmanidhi, Malibu Pueblo

May 31-June 2 Andrey Lappa, Universal Yoga at Sacred Movement

June 1 - Yoga Trance Dance at Sacred Movement (more info later)

Other Happenings:

May 18 Arun Deva workshop Y.M.I. (323) 964-5222

May 25 Zen Dancing at Sacred Movement 310-450-7676

May 25-26 Yoga workshop with Mark Whitwell at Sacred Movement 310-450-7676

 

Freedom at the Edge: Transformative Vinyasa Yoga

With Shiva Rea, Saturday, May 11, 2002, 3:00 - 6:00 pm at Yoga House in

Pasadena:

Within Hatha Yoga practice, "the edge" is a place of heightened awareness where

we expand into new territory within a yoga pose and within ourselves. In this

workshop we will explore how to play this edge within balance poses, backbends,

forward bends and hip openers with respect, courage, lightness and verve. We

will learn to harness dharana (concentration) and svadyaya (self-observation) as

key techniques for learning to stay with the edge and shift into meditation

within action and stillness. The edge teaches us to liberate the dam of the

thinking mind and embody our inherent freedom. Open to all levels of students

familiar with the Sun Salutations and adventurous in spirit.

Call (626) 403-3961 for more information or log onto www.yogahouse.com

 

"The Sacred Fire within Tantra Yoga and the Practice of Homa, Fire Offering"

A Healing Homa Ceremony with Dharmanidhi Sarasvati Acarya on Tuesday, May 21st,

7:00pm at 20178 Rockport Way Malibu, CA Space free but limited! RSVP by email

shivarea

Homa is a traditional vedic fire ceremony designed to send healing energy to

friends and family in need of physical, emotional, spiritual healing. This

powerful, alchemical and participatory ritual will be conducted outside, so wear

appropriate clothing. Bring flowers and/or prasad (fruits or sweets) as a

traditional offering.

 

Dharmanidhi Sarasvati has been practicing and teaching Hatha and Kundalini

Tantric Yoga for over 25 years. He is a disciple of Tantric Yoga master,

Paramahamsa Satyananda Sarasvati of Bihar, India. In 1998, Paramahamsa-ji gave

Dharmanidhi the mandate to establish a school in the United States to educate

westerners about the authentic Tantric tradition and related studies.

Dharmanidhi has a degree in Chiropractic, is trained as a Yoga Therapist, and

has completed advanced studies with Dr. Vasant Lad of the Ayurvedic Institute.

He is a member of the Board of CAAM (California Association of Ayurvedic

Medicine). Dharmanidhi teaches and practices at his center in Berkeley as well

as in Canada, Europe, Australia, and India. For more info: visit

www.tantriccollege.org

 

Universal Yoga Workshop with Andrey Lappa May 31- June 2nd. at Sacred Movement

(www.sacredmovement.com) 310-450-7676

Andrey draws from many spiritual and yogic traditions in Universal Yoga - the

Yoga of Unification. Through his extensive travels throughout India, Nepal, and

Tibet, Lappa has discovered and elucidated some of the most intriguing and

esoteric teachings of yoga. Lappa has trained with BKS Iyengar, Sri K. Pattabhi

Jois, and has practiced meditation at many monasteries and temples throughout

the East. This variety of experience serves to enrich his creative style of

practice. Andrey Lappa has taught yoga in the Ukraine since 1988 and is

President of the Kiev Yoga Federation in the Ukraine. He is the author of

Tradition of Unification, wherein he expands on the universal keys of union,

consciousness, and creativity.

 

Universal Yoga: Universal Yoga is the generalization and systematization of

Andrea Lappa's accumulated experience. His many years of searching for

knowledge, persistent practice and realization of universal laws serve as the

basis for the Tradition of Yoga. Free Style practice combines the knowledge

learned through the study and practice of techniques from many different Yoga

schools and styles. Incorporating the most effective elements of various styles

along with Andrea's own realizations. In these classes you will explore

Universal Keys to the Knowledge of Yoga. These Universal Keys allow the

individual to design their own practice and to remain creatively free and

independent. The basis of Universal Yoga is served by the Spirit of Unity, which

conveys the basis of the Yoga Tradition without trespassing on your own freedom

and life mission.

 

The Dance of Shiva incorporates breath synchronized movement (vinyasa) of the

arms and legs in different combinations to create an electromagnetic phenomena

which occurs in the space around the human body due to the spiraling movements

of the limbs. In terms of physic science, such spiraling movements are

accompanied by a definitive flow of the life energy through the channels of the

arms and legs. The word dance is applied provisionally, based solely on the

external features of this phenomenon. The Dance of Shiva initiates the

preservation of harmony in the development of the body and spirit. They develop

together in tandem, so there is a balance between sky and earth, between the

evolution of the ideal and the material.

 

NOTICEBOARD 18

Dear Yoga Friends,

I will be teaching a Weekend Workshop at The Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre

in Co. Galway, Ireland on 12th - 14th July 2002. To view details click on Burren

Workshop.

Enjoy your Yoga, Love and Light, Granville.

email: granville Website: www.yogawithgranville.com

Tel. 01706 853 894 (home) 07970 983 958 (mobile)

 

NOTICEBOARD 19

Hi! Boston yogis and yoginis:

Just wanted to let you know that George Whiteside and Cary Perkins are now

holding Mysore Style Classes at Back Bay Yoga Studio.

http://www.backbayyoga.com

 

NOTICEBOARD 20

This Nepalese Totem Tentra for good fortune comes from Shiva in Puna, India.

Instructions for Life:

 

Eat plenty of whole rice.

Give people more than they expect and do this wilfully.

Learn your favourite song by heart.

Don't believe everything you hear.

Do not sleep or eat as much as you would like.

When you say 'I love You', say it truthfully.

When you say I'm sorry, say it with eye contact.

Insist on an engagement period of six months before marriage.

Believe in love at first sight.

Never mock other's dreams.

Love deeply and passionately; you may get hurt, but this is the only way to

live life at it's fullest.

Deal with discontentment, fight fairly, but do not offend.

Do not judge others because of their relatives.

Talk slow, think fast.

When someone asks you a question you do not want to answer, smile and ask 'Why

do you want to know?'

Remember that the greatest love and the greatest success also hold many risks.

Call your Mother.

Bless a person who has just sneezed.

When you lose, do not lose the lesson.

Have respect for yourself, respect for others, and responsibility for your

actions.

Do not allow a small disagreement to hurt a great friendship.

When you have made a mistake, take steps to correct it.

Smile when you answer the phone. Those who call can 'hear' your smile.

Marry (or be with) the person you love talking to the most. (When you get old,

conversation will be more important than anything else.)

Spend some time alone.

Accept change with open arms but do not give up your values.

Remember that sometimes silence is the best answer.

Read more books and watch less television.

Live a good, honourable life. (Later, when you grow old and remember the past,

you will enjoy it once more.)

Believe and trust God, whomever/whatever you conceive God to be, but lock your

car securely.

Create an atmosphere of love and calm in your home.

Do not bring back the past.

Read between the lines.

Share your knowledge. It is the way to live forever.

Be gentle with our Earth planet.

Never interrupt someone who flatters you.

Take care of your problems.

Do not trust a man or woman who does not close their eyes when you kiss them.

Visit a place you have never seen before at least once a year.

Walk a different path every day.

Every day, look at something beautiful.

If you make a lot of money, channel it so as to help others while you are alive.

This is the greatest satisfaction a treasure can reward you.

Remember that sometimes, not getting what you want is very lucky.

Learn all the rules, and then break some.

The greatest relationships are the ones in which the love between two people is

greater than the need one has of the other.

Judge your success in light of what you had to give up in order to obtain it.

Relate to love and to the kitchen completely.

Pray. Prayer has incredible power.

 

 

 

THAT's ALL FOLKS - Thanks to all those who have emailed saying how much they

enjoy this service. If you have something you would like to be included in

the next Purple Valley Newsletter, want to re-establish contact with another

yoga student or have a general query you'd like answered, please send it by

email to annie or via the Purple Valley website at www.yogagoa.com

There is no charge and the circulation is currently 1377 individuals.

OmShanti.

 

 

 

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