Noticeboard 18 from Purple Valley Yoga Centre, Goa, India

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NOTICEBOARD of YOGA COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWSLETTER with the compliments

of PURPLE VALLEY YOGA CENTRE, ANJUNA, GOA (www.yogagoa.net ) where Ashtanga yoga

enthusiasts and others gather to practise, learn, teach, chat and relax when in

India.

 

NEWSLETTER:

1. Following the yoga-joke we ran in the last Noticeboard, we’ve had several

more contributions. We will print them over a couple of issues (see the end of

the Noticeboard). If you have any (better!) ones, we’d be pleased to receive

them. We also have a couple of poems this issue, posted in the Noticeboard.

 

2. We are still expanding the links page of the Purple Valley web site

(http://www.yogagoa.net/link.htm ). Apart from offering a useful service to

anyone looking for a specific yoga site, links also help promote sites with the

search engines. The more links you have the higher you can appear on the search

engine listings. So, if you run a yoga centre or organise yoga-related

events, you are welcome to send us your link with a description of the site. We

are also keen to have reciprocal links on other web sites, so if you have room

for us, please include Purple Valley Yoga Centre at www.yogagoa.net .

 

3 We still have a few of next season’s Purple Valley flyers available - if you

would like a couple, or if you run a yoga centre and have room to put some on

your noticeboard, please send your snail mail address to annie and

we’ll put some in the post. Unfortunately they are not available

electronically.

 

NOTICEBOARD 1

For yoga accessories, news, information, books and clothing for yogis all round

the world, Purple Valley recommends The Yoga Shop. Go to www.theyogashop.co.uk

for all your yoga needs.

 

NOTICEBOARD 2

Yoga business for sale in San Diego, CA USA

Owner retiring into an ashram. Two studios with a current student base of

approximately 200-300 students, grossing approximately $9,000.00/month. Asking

price if through a broker will be $150,000, negotiable if a broker is not used.

For more info the web address is www.astangayoga-sandiego.com and the email

address is info Namaste Anne Nowell

 

NOTICEBOARD 3

For the new season’s program of Ayurvedic Massage Training courses with Subuddha

and Sangeeta in Goa, India, see www.back2thebody.com or email

seed_a_m

 

NOTICEBOARD 4

There are still a few spaces left on Kristina Karitinos Ireland’s Ashtanga

retreat in Mani Peloponese , Southern Greece from 6th to 18th October. Contact

Michael Anastassiades at mike

 

NOTICEBOARD 5

News from The Yoga Garden in Oxford, England:

Lino Miele will provisionally be in Oxford March 14-16 – make your reservations

soon. Lino’s posters of 1st & 2nd Series illustrated by Sharath Rangaswamy

are available from Ian Macdonald (cheaper than from Amazon!) large (ivory) £12,

medium (ivory) £8, small (white) £4. P&P all sizes £1.50 extra. Contact

Macdonaldreynell

 

NOTICEBOARD 7

As a nicer alternative to rubber sticky mats try John Scott’s specially designed

cotton Shiva Mats, now available in turquoise and pink as well as the original

black. Delivered anywhere in the world – details at www.shivas-mat.com or email

roger

 

NOTICEBOARD 8

Yoga teacher seeking work: Teacher of ashtanga and Iyengar /acupuncturist

/massage therapist of many years' experience wants to take short working

sabbatical (i.e. 3 - 6 months) during British winter. Preferably somewhere

warm, beautiful and by the sea! Please contact suepennington

 

NOTICEBOARD 9

Those interested in yoga and meditation in Northern Virginia and Washington DC

should consider the following auspicious workshops being held by the Himalayan

Institute: ‘The Art of Joyful Living: Bringing Meaning Back to Life’ with

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Spiritual Head of the Himalayan Institure, on Sunday

15th September in Arlington, Virginia. For more details check

http://specialminds.com

 

NOTICEBOARD 10

Qualified yoga teacher required in Dublin by BODYFIRM, a studio dedicated to

training that enhances body awareness, movement quality and efficiency. Tuition

is in a contemporary environment, with personalised attention by experienced

instructors and practitioners, some with multi-disciplinary backgrounds.

Please forward personal and professional details to training

 

NOTICEBOARD 11

Breathe if you love yoga! The Big Stretch’s little retreat at Todmorden Mills,

Toronto on Sunday September 29th, $75 + GST - advanced registration required,

space is limited. 8am - noon at the historical Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum

and Arts Centre in Toronto at the foot of Pottery Road at Bayview. We'll meet

for coffee and tea, meditation circle at the fire pit, silent meditation walk

through the wilflower preserve, outdoor yoga and then a great vegetarian brunch.

All participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt as well.

Two workshops facilitated by Natasha Dern: ‘In Search of Soulmate 2002’

Sunday October 6th, 1-4pm and ‘Dreams - The Messengers of Your Soul’ Sunday

November 3rd, 1-4pm Check out the web-site www.bigstretchyoga.com or email

bigstretch Thanks Joanne Lowe Director of Big Stretch Yoga

Centre Breathe if you love yoga!

 

NOTICEBOARD 12

Yoga teacher wanted for a new holistic centre in Dublin. Contact Simona Granata,

Dynamics Holistic Centre, Dynamicshc

 

NOTICEBOARD 13

Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka, December 08-13, 2002. A unique opportunity for

serious yoga practitioners to develop their practice in the beautiful "Secret

Garden" Unnawattuna Bay, Sri Lanka. The teachers for the course will be:

Paddy Mcgrath, the senior western student of Yogacharya Venkatesh. Paddy is

principal teacher of Mt. Lavinia Yogashala, Sri Lanka. With special guest

teachers: Nicky Knoff, Senior Iyengar teacher, Australia and USA. Email:

threeyogis. or yogapad.

 

NOTICEBOARD 14

2-week Iyengar Teacher Training Course starts October 7th at the Academy of

Yoga, Grand Junction, Colorado. Email: threeyogis. with Nicky Knoff.

 

NOTICEBOARD 15

Yoga Weekend at Powderhorn, The Mesa, Colorado, near Grand Junction. September

13, 14, and 15. Come experience a weekend of Iyengar Yoga with Nicky Knoff

(Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher) and James Bryan (Intermediate Level III). Email

threeyogis Namaste.

 

NOTICEBOARD 16

Alexander Technique and Yoga Training in Australia 14th – 19th January.

The School for F.M. Alexander Studies in Melbourne is running a small

residential course at Healesville, an hours drive from Melbourne Airport. The

course will be taught by David Moore and Karyn Chapman, both Alexander teachers

for 17 years and yoga practitioners for decades. The Alexander technique

examines fixed movement patterns which create restriction and injury, which

people can take even into their yoga practice, and demonstrates ways of moving

out of those patterns. This is done in both individual lessons as yoga has

traditionally been taught and group classes. A maximum of 10 participants ensure

that we can attend to each person as an individual.

info or web site:

http://www.alexanderschool.edu.au

Join our mailing list for updates of news, events and new articles on our

web-site

Simply send an email to alexanderschool- and you will be

automatically d.

 

NOTICEBOARD 17

Yoga Teachers Required for busy Health Club in Dublin 15. Please contact Dave

Harris (Club Manager) on 01-8221646 or email

castleknockmanager

 

NOTICEBOARD 18

Lino Miele is taking a week long workshop at Yoga is Youthfulness in California,

USA for the second year running. Visiting from Rome, Italy, Lino Miele is one of

few Ashtanga Yoga teachers to have received the International Teaching

Certificate for Ashtanga Yoga from his guru, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Yoga is

Youthfulness is located in Mountain View, California, 40 miles South of San

Francisco. You can register online at:

http://www.yogaisyouth.com/community/workshops/lino02.htm or email

phillippe

 

NOTICEBOARD 19

USING PRANA (LIFE FORCE ENERGY)

by Senior Teacher Shirley Pierce at www.bhumiyoga.com

Prepare heart-shaped pan

Peel away the mind's concerns about past and future

Place remaining "Present Moment" in a mixing bowl

Add and blend lovingly with a light hand

One handful each of breath, awareness and acceptance

Bake in a moderate oven until golden

Cool

Turn out on a serving plate

Garnish with love

Serve with gratitude.

And chew, chew, chew

 

NOTICEBOARD 20

Tomas Zorzo is running a workshop at Karlsruhe (Baden-Württemberg) Germany.

Tomas is certified by Pattabhi Jois and has 17 years of experience of yoga

practice. Contact Katrin Goldmann goldkatrin

Thanks and Namaste Tomas astangamala

 

NOTICEBOARD 21

Spirit of India is seeking a few more yoga practitioners for its South India

Yoga Journey.October 28-November 9/November 16 , 2002

For details go to:

http://www.spirit-of-india.comspiritual/itinerarysouth.html

Led by yoga teacher Nancy Sheehan, our journey takes us to ashrams, yoga centres

and temples of South India --including Amachi , Swami Dayananda and Sivananda

ashrams + Pattabi Jois' yoga center, as well as the Mysore Palaces, idyllic

beaches, and not least, privileged visits with master teachers. Additionally, we

will experience traditional dancers of the Bharata Natyam form and the Kathikali

form of Kerala. Mention Purple Valley Yoga and this Noticeboard for a $200

discount. Thanks so much! Barbara, Spirit of India inquire

http://www.spirit-of-india.com

 

NOTICEBOARD 22

Dear Yoga Friends, hope you are keeping well. This is a reminder about the Yoga

Holiday in Portugal starting 15th September. There are numerous flights to Faro

airport from London and Manchester. To view details of the holiday click on

this link Yoga in Portugal 2002 and browse through the pages.

Keep well. Love and Light, Granville. email: granville

Website: www.yogawithgranville.com

 

NOTICEBOARD 23

Nancy Gilgoff is holding an ‘Adjustment Clinic’in Germany, Munich October 11 -

13, 2002

This very unique three-day hands-on Ashtanga Intensive is for those looking for

an in depth experience of the art of the healing Hawaiian touch with one the

most experienced Ashtanga teachers around. Nancy began practicing Ashtanga Yoga

28 years ago with K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. As a result of her close

association with Pattabhi Jois, she is able to teach with the style and touch

that was transmitted directly from Guruji. She is Director of the House of Yoga

and Zen on Maui, and only teaches in Europe a few times each year.

Participants will learn safe and effective ways of making hands-on adjustments

for most of the asana in the Primary Series from Sun Salutations all of the way

through the finishing sequence and deep relaxation.

Participants must have at least a two year experience in regular self-practice.

Numbers are limited, so book early to secure a place! Send email to

yogainmunich Or for full details, registration links etc. see

http://www.alanlittle.org/yoga/munich/yogainmunich.html

 

NOTICEBOARD 24

John Scott is taking an Ashtanga Yoga workshop in Munich, Germany Nov 8-10.

John is an experienced and certified teacher of ashtanga yoga having studied

with Shri K Pattabhi Jois since the late 80's. His depth of practice is readily

apparent, as is his enthusiasm for teaching. Numbers are limited, so book

early to secure a place!

Email to yogainmunich or (www.ashtanga.co.uk) Or for full details,

registration links etc. see

http://www.alanlittle.org/yoga/munich/yogainmunich.html

 

NOTICEBOARD 25

Message from RishikeshFoundation Group to all Friends of Swami Veda Bharati:

Please see the web site: http://www.icsmindia.org for the International

Conference on Science and Meditation being held this November, 2002 at the

Himalayan Institute Hospital in Jolly Grant, India with guests staying at Swami

Rama's Ashrams in Rishikesh. If you have questions, or to register, please

contact us through the web site or phone 1800 707 ICSM (4276). Please pass

this information to your friends who might be interested! Namaste, John

 

NOTICEBOARD 26

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Retreats with Brian Cooper at Shanti Griha on Scoraig

peninsula in the Scottish Highlands Suitable for yoga practitioners of all

levels, including complete beginners. Prices include accommodation, vegetarian

meals, and four hours of tuition per day, including Kriyas, Pranayama and yogic

philosophy and science. Email: shantigriha

 

NOTICEBOARD 27

Surya Yoga is a new Ashtanga Yoga Studio at Clapham Common, London run by

Jennifer and Sabel, direct students of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Check the web site

www.suryayoga.com

 

NOTICEBOARD 28

Kuala Lumpar Ashtanga Yoga Studio is running a Mark Yeo workshop. For details

Email info, Web www.klashtangayoga.com.

 

NOTICEBOARD 29

Poem from Sri Swami Sivananda:

THIS IS THE WAY

I have appeared in this age

To indicate the way unto men.

The way is:

Simplify your life,

Purify your heart.

Slay egoism and pride.

Cultivate cosmic love.

Practise self-discipline.

Serve all, love all.

Hear, reflect, meditate.

Enquire and know thy Self.

Live in the Eternal.

 

NOTICEBOARD 30

RECOMMENDED SITES / USEFUL LINKS

A ‘journal’ for Ashtanga enthusiasts with articles, commentaries and book

reviews. http://www.practiceashtanga.com

A great link for anyone going to Mysore is

http://indigo.ie/~cmouze/yoga_online/Mysore.htm where there are hints & tips

on travel, where to stay and much general useful info on the Mysore scene.

Here's a link to Richard Freeman's site which has the Sanskrit terms of the

Chant for before a practice, the English translation and an mp3 file of the

chant that will help you understand the correct pronunciation of some of the

terms. http://www.yogaworkshop.com/philosophy_chant_phil_vande.htm

Here's a link to Carl Nelson's great ashtanga site. Carl has a background in

music, and, in addition to displaying the words, he includes information on how

to correctly intone the different words. He also gives the words to a finishing

chant and an insightful discussion of Eastern chanting and musicology.

http://www.ghita.com.au/indexf.html

You can find the words for the three mantras used in Ashtanga Yoga and also the

mp3 files for them chanted by Guruji himself.

http://personal.inet.fi/private/sold/

Here is the link for a spiritual site you might like.:-

mantra_tantra

 

NOTICEBOARD 31

Ashtanga Yoga and Advaita Vedanta Course at The Old School - Temple, New

Hampshire, USA October 11th - 14th, 2002 $300 all inclusive. Teachers:

Russell Kai – Govinda (Ashtanga Yoga Practice) and Robert Moses – Shankara

(Yoga, Vedanta Philosophy Meditation & Mantras) Email

moses

 

NOTICEBOARD 32

Ashtanga yoga and backbend intensive with Christophe and Ciara at Burren Yoga

and Meditation Centre, Kinvara, Co Galway. 21st - 23rd September. Over the

last year, Christophe and Ciara have worked extensively on their own backbend

practice, both with Graeme Northfield (one of the world's most advanced ashtanga

teachers) and with Yogacharya Venkatesh in Mysore. This workshop will be a

distillation of their experience. It aims at giving pointers on how to move your

backbending ability to the next level. Participants must be able to to lift up

into Urdhva Danurasana (the "crab") with no assistance. Would also suit students

with an existing practice in other styles of yoga, as emphasis will be on

backbends more than on ashtanga. Book soon by contacting Dave email

burrenyoga

 

NOTICEBOARD 33

Yoga Anatomy workshop in Dublin with David Kiel. 28th - 29th September his

workshop is for yoga students, teacher trainees and teachers. It introduces

musculato-skelatal anatomy and its relationship with yoga. Movement exercises

and short yoga practices will be used throughout the two days to bring the

information into your body. Certificates of completion will be given for those

needing anatomy hours for certifying yoga associations. This workshop is valid

for those doing Yoga Alliance. Contact cmouze to book

 

NOTICEBOARD 34

Hi, I live in Encinitas, California - the home of Tim Miller

(www.ashtangayogacenter.com ) , first American certified by Pattabhi Jois. My

home is approximately one mile from the yoga centre and 1/2 block from the

Pacific Ocean. I have a spare room that is generally available for rent short

term to yogis who would like to come here to practice with Tim. You have your

own bathroom and full kitchen and laundry privileges. I have a very sweet cat.

Your private room has a futon and some furniture if you'd like it there. The

rent is $175 per week including utilities except for telephone. I have a spare

bicycle for you to use if you don't rent a car. Please email me at

catsynergy if you are ever interested in staying for a visit.

Namaste. Cat

 

NOTICEBOARD 35

Baron Baptiste Power Yoga - New DVD & Videos. ‘Journey Into Power, Level 1 &

Level 2’ are now available. These programs are based on the principles of

Baron's best-selling book, Journey Into Power. In this video, Baron offers more

than just a body sculpting workout: he gives you the ultimate life

transformation program. The exhilarating workouts adapt to your energy, body,

and ability. Anyone can use them to shed excess stress, weight, and emotional

baggage. After your first session you will emerge lighter, stronger, more

focused and empowered. Whether you are looking for increased strength, a

renewed mental edge, or a deeper spiritual experience, Journey Into Power can

take you. Visit our website's online store

http://www.baronbaptiste.com/pages/onstore.htm Namaste.

 

NOTICEBOARD 36

Remember to enjoy the little things in life. One day we may look back and

discover that they were the big things. Mahabharat.

 

NOTICEBOARD 37

An eye for an eye – and before long the whole world is blind.

 

AND FINALLY:

What did the yogi say when he walked into the Zen Pizza Parlour?

‘Make me one with everything.’

 

When the yogi got the pizza, he gave the proprietor a £20 note. The proprietor

pocketed the note. The yogi said, ‘Don’t I get any change?’ The proprietor said,

‘Change must come from within.’

 

(If anyone has any better yoga jokes, please send them to annie )

 

THAT’s ALL FOLKS – Thanks to all those who have emailed saying how much they

enjoy this service.

This Noticeboard now goes to over 2,500 recipients throughout the global yoga

community. If you have something you would like to be included in the next

Purple Valley Newsletter (to be sent out at the end of September), 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 now at www.yogagoa.net There is no charge. OmShanti.

 

 

 

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