Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 NOTICEBOARD of YOGA COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWSLETTER with the compliments of PURPLE VALLEY YOGA CENTRE, ANJUNA, GOA (www.yogagoa.com) where Ashtanga yoga enthusiasts and friends gather to practise, learn, teach, chat, holiday and relax in India. NEWSLETTER We are looking for an Ayervedic cook to come to Purple Valley for next season to cook for the students at the new Purple Valley Retreat. If you are a chef with an awareness of Ayervedic principles, with experience of catering for around 35 to 40 people twice a day, and are interested in spending from November 2003 to April 2004 in sunny, hot and dry Goa, please email annie The new Students Gallery page on the web site is finally working, thanks to Beth Wade. If you are or have ever been a student at Purple Valley, please send Annie your digital picture and a few words about what you are doing, and we’ll be pleased to add you to the Gallery. NOTICEBOARD 1 The Yoga Shop offers a full range of goods and services for yoga students around the world. Check it out at www.yogashop.net. NOTICEBOARD 2 Giulia Landor writes: We have a new yoga centre In Sabina in Italy and we are organising our own seminars and offering our space to teachers and their groups. It is just 45 minutes north of Rome. Thanks, Giulia Landor giulialandor NOTICEBOARD 3 All Spirit Fitness Q&A: How Do I Start a Fitness Program? Many of you are already engaged in some sort of fitness program, but we bet there are some out there who have made it their New Year's resolution to begin one in 2003. We want to make sure that's one resolution you stick to, so we've offered you some tips in our monthly Q&A. http://allspiritfitness.com/library/QandA/qa_FitnessProgram.shtml NOTICEBOARD 4 James Bryan writes: We are offering a 200 hour Yoga Alliance approved Teacher Training Course in June and July 2003. at the Academy of Yoga, Grand Junction, Colorado threeyogis NOTICEBOARD 5 Nicky Knoff writes: check out the Ashtanga Yoga Academy, Cairns, Queensland Australia, info, NOTICEBOARD 6 Pam Jones writes: I’ve just got home after a great holiday at Purple Valley and am keen to develop the Pranyama and Mediation practice I started there with Emil Wendel. Does anyone know of classes or teachers in SE London or Kent. Please email me. pam.jones NOTICEBOARD 7 Jenny at The Yoga Place, London E2 writes: We have the following people appearing over the next months (in chronological order) Arlene Dunkley-Wood, Alex Medin, Angelika Grohmann, Peter Glover (of the Himalayan Institute), Dr. Robert Svoboda, (Ayurvedic physician & international author & lecturer (to be confirmed),(hosted jointly with The Life Centre), Dona Holleman, Godfrey Devereux, Sama Fabian and Swami Veda Bharati, with courses covering preparation for birth, beginners Ashtanga, restorative & recouperative postures with breath awareness & simple pranayama techniques, meditation, Ayerveda, For details please email info NOTICEBOARD 8 Meditation is one of those things that's so simple that for eons, people have tried to turn it into something complex and intimidating. The truth is that meditation is very practical, needs no real tools and anyone can do it. We mean you! http://allspiritfitness.com/library/features/aa082401a.shtml NOTICEBOARD 9 Ian Robertson writes: The Mysore Mandala http://mandala.ashtanga.org holds daily Ashtanga vinyasa classes in Mysore, taught by Mr V.Sheshadri - who strong yet sensitive assistance to practioners of all levels - Drop in and weekly options available - Veg Cafe also on site + classes in ayruveda, yoga theory, massage from qualified local practioners. Ian.Robertson NOTICEBOARD 10 Invitation to join ashtanga.org . http://ashtanga.org is an ashtanga yoga community website. ( No Merchandising ). The site exists to propogate the practice of ashtanga yoga in all forms. Membership is by invitation of current members ONLY rather than the open groups at or Ezboard. Teacher members can post and update their teaching details as well as school and workshop online. Kindly send email to ianr if you wish an invitation to join and expand this online community. NOTICEBOARD 11 Kailasam yoga & Ayurveda holidays in Kerala, South India, for holidays of yoga with Ayurvedic massage and treatments. Sivananda-style yoga with meditation sessions, with Diana Shipp (British Wheel of Yoga and Sivananda trained). Traditional Kerala Ayurvedic foot massage and treatments with Mohan Kesavan-Nadar. Comfortable accommodation with hot water and excellent tasty and healthy breakfasts. Quiet location within the beach resort of Kovalam. Brochure and booking: www.kailasam.co.uk or www.freespirituk.com NOTICEBOARD 12 The first day of classes at the new Ashtanga Yoga Nilayam at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute - Indiain Gokulam is January 16th, 2003. See www.ayri.org. The new address is: Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, #235 8th Cross, 3rd Stage, Gokulam, Mysore 570002, Karnataka, India NOTICEBOARD 13 New Mysore Classes in New York with Jai Yoga, located at Lincoln Center, NYC, www.jai65.com. Christopher Hildebrandt is the director. NOTICEBOARD 14 Rolf Naujokat & Kirsten Berg - Koh Phangan, Thailand Classes are ongoing in Mysore style. All levels are welcome. It is not necessary to "book"--just email Kirsten at kersjeb when you plan to come. NOTICEBOARD 15 Fiona Stang & Julian Deck - Boston, Massachusetts, USA at Back Bay Yoga Studio, Boston, MA, info, www.backbayyoga.com. All levels are encouraged to attend, advanced registration recommended. NOTICEBOARD 16 Karyn Grenfell - Melbourne, Australia Mysore style classes, 6-8am, Monday-Friday at South Yarra. All levels welcome. Email Karen at blue_lotus_yoga NOTICEBOARD 17 Annie Pace - Durham, North Carolina USA. Contact Nancy Kimberly, Yoga Spot www.yogaspot.com. NOTICEBOARD18 David Williams - Chicago, Illinois USA Contact Priya Yoga, Chicago, email priyayoga, www.priyayoga.com NOTICEBOARD 19 Petri Raisanen - Koh Mak Island, East Thailand Retreat program includes Mysore style yoga practice, Thai massage course, Ashtanga technique sessions, pranayama, meditation and relaxation, and discussion groups. Accommodations are at Koh Mak Resort. For more information and registration: thailand, www.astanga.fi/thailand NOTICEBOARD 20 David & Catherine Garrigues - Seattle, Washington USA : The Ashtanga Yoga School, Seattle, Ashtangayogaschool, www.yogaspirals.com. Offering Second Series workshop suitable for students with a regular Primary Series practice and those with a Second Series practice. NOTICEBOARD 21 Dominic Corigliano - La Jolla, California USA at the Prana Yoga Center, 7598 Eads Avenue, La Jolla, CA NOTICEBOARD 22 David Swenson: Teacher Training - Newton, Massachusetts USA at The Yoga Studio, or try www.yoga-cafe.com/d_swenson.html NOTICEBOARD 23 David Swenson's Costa Rica Ashtanga Jungle Adventure A handful of spaces are still open in this jungle yoga retreat. Two classes per day--a morning classical Ashtanga Yoga class for all levels and an afternoon eclectic session focusing on specific aspects of the practice such as balance, hip openers and breathing. For details or to register, see www.ashtanga.net or email ashtangaden. NOTICEBOARD 24 Ashtanga Yoga Self-Practice Group - Marseille, South France Everyday, early morning practice. Free and open. Contact Vanessa at vanessabrouillet NOTICEBOARD 25 Oxford Ashtanga Yoga Ian Macdonald has been coordinating regular monthly workshops for the Oxford, UK area for many years. See the Oxford Timetable at www.ashtanga.com/html/oxford.html for a list of workshops featuring John Scott, Danny Paradise, and other well-regarded teachers. Ian also sells Ashtanga Yoga products in Europe, including the new John Scott DVD (see below). NOTICEBOARD 26 John Scott's new DVD, Ashtanga Yoga: The Primary Series is now available online from John Scott's website www.johnscottashtanga.co.uk. The USA format will be available soon. Special features on the DVD include: 5 practice levels (beginner to full primary), different audio tracks, multi-angle views, and Sanskrit subtitles for the asanas. See www.ashtanga.com/html/dvd.html for product details. NOTICEBOARD 27 For upcoming workshops at DCYOGA, Washington DC email dcyoga NOTICEBOARD 28 Did you know fat leaves the body through carbon dioxide and increasing your oxygen intake brings the metabolic process into balance? Learn how to burn calories, loose inches, increase your strength and reshape your body through these powerful deep breathing techniques. Saturday, January 18th, Breathing for Weight Loss with Martha: email: dcyoga (www.dcoga.com) NOTICEBOARD 29 Learn the sacred science of Naad Yoga (the foundation for all mantra and chanting) and experience how sounds affect consciousness on Sunday, January 19th, at the Mantra, the Science of Sacred Sound workshop with Kartar Singh:. email: dcyoga or www.deyoga.com NOTICEBOARD 30 Flamenco, the musical art form of Southern Spain has been developed over the centuries by gypsies. Bring passion back into your life by learning these basic dance and clapping techniques. Suggested Clothing: Women should wear long, open skirts and heeled shoes. Men should bring boots and/or heeled shoes. Saturday, January 25th Flamenco Dance Workshop w/ Adriana Lopez: email: dcyoga or go to www.dcoga.com NOTICEBOARD 31 >From Sri Swami Sivananda: “Ignorance is the progenitor of misery, disharmony and ruin. Attain wisdom of the Self and be in harmony with all.” -- Sri Swami Sivananda. Taken from Swami Sivananda's book 'Voice of the Himalyas', available for purchase on line at http://www.sivananda.org/yogastore/ NOTICEBOARD 32 Ravi Singh writes: Dear Friends, Happy New Year. May you dwell in Peace and may Peace prevail! This is a "5" year which means you must strive for balance in your lifestyle and relationships. It's been said that the superior person is the one who can do the average thing when everyone else is going crazy. This year's energy mandates that you make efforts to stay in shape and stay healthy. Speak your truth and don't hesitate to share what you know to make a difference in people's lives. If you want to accomplish the impossible just start moving. One step will lead to another. From raviyoga or go to www.raviyoga.com NOTICEBOARD 33 Sunday, January 19th at Bliss Yoga Center, Woodstock, we are holding the Stairway to Heaven - A Journey Through the Chakras email info NOTICEBOARD34 LINK for those who always knew that yoga was dangerous! http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/008/nation/Stretching_has_its_limits+.shtml NOTICEBOARD 35 Greetings from International Yoga Federation. To all, a happy NEW YEAR 2003 from International Yoga Federation I.Y.F. http://fiy.yoganet.org/; Members of International Yoga Federation http://fiy.yoganet.org/fiyorganizations.html; which includes the following International Organizations: International Yoga Institute (Europe and Africa); International Yogatherapy Association; International Yoga Sport Federation; International Association of theYoga Science Centres (Greece); Kali Ray Interanational Yoga Association USA; World Yoga Society (India); International Yoga School and the following Continental Yoga Organizations: Asian Union of Yoga (Full member); Latin American Union of Yoga(Full member); European Yoga Alliance (Adherent member); Yoga Alliance of South America (Adherent member); Yoga Alliance of North America(Honorary member); European Union of Yoga (Honorary member), and the following National Organizations: Yoga Confederation of India; Yoga Federation of India; Nepal Sapta Yoga Internacional Association (Nepal); Swami Sivananda Yoga Research Center of India; Pondicherry Yogasana Asocciation of India; Kaivalya Yoga Institute of India! ; Indian Heritage Research Foundation; Indian Yoga Federation; All Yoga Ressearch Federation; North Indian Yoga Federation; Rajasthan State Yoga Association; Rastiya Meera Yoga Prishikshan Sodh Sansthan; Goa Yoga Association; Yoga Society of Hong Kong; The Open International University for Alternative Medicines; Indian Board of Alternative Medicine; International Yoga Centre of Tokyo, Japan; Tokyo Yoga Circle Japan; Swami Chidanandaji Parmarth.Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh; Thai Yoga Centre Association of Thailand; Yoga Federation of Portugal; Yoga Federation of Bulgary; Kriya Yoga Federation of Italy; Association C.Y. Surya - Milan (Italy); Italian Yoga Sport Federation; Yoga Federation of Macedonia; Institut International de Yoga (France); Ashtanga Yoga Club of Ukraine; International Yoga Club of Russia; Ashanga Yogatherapy Centre of Spain; Dr Auriol Yogatherapy, France; Turkish Kaivala Yoga Ashram Centre; MISA Yoga Association of Romania; Yoga Studies Associatio! n of Portugal; Yoga Vidya Teacher's Association of Germany; Yoga Vidya of Germany; Yoga School of Norway; Yoga Mosaic, an association of Jewish yoga teachers; Sun Power Yoga Centre of United Kingdom; Swiss Yoga Association; Yoga for Health Foundation England; Yoga Biomedical Trust England; Slovak Yoga Association Bratislava; Association for the Advancement of Yoga Kosice, Slovakia; Savita Yoga Centre N. Ves nad Popelkou, Czech Republic; Zenchenko Yoga Centre of Ukraine; Institute of Medical Yoga of Sweden; Integral Yoga Centre of Gibraltar; Centro de Yoga Vasudeva de Espana (Spain); Yoga Teachers Association (YTA) of Ireland and the United Kingdom; Yoga for All of Sweden; Sakuratakekan.Associasion Spain; Integral Yoga School of Germany; Centro Yoga Integral de España (Spain); Gitananda Yoga Spain; Yoga Federation of Argentina; Yoga Association of Uruguay; Yoga Association of Cuba; Amrit Yoga Institute of USA; Amrit Yoga Teachers Association of USA; American! Yoga Foundation of USA; American Yoga College; Yoga Confederation of Brazil; Yoga Society of Chile; Yoga School of Chili; Bolivia Yoga Centre; Yoga School of Paraguay; Yoga and Mallakhamb Federation of Canada; International Yoga Studies of USA; Yoga Research Foundation of USA; Florida Vedic College of USA; National Yoga Confederation of Brazil; Brazilian Union of Yoga and Yogatherapy; Purna Yoga Ashram of Argentina "International Yoga School" ; School House Yoga of USA; Samata Yoga Centre of USA; Yoga-Wise USA; Traditional and Scientific Yoga Federation of La Reunion and Mauritius; Sivaya Yoga Studio of South Africa; National Yoga Association of South Africa; Yoga Teachers Fellowship of South Africa; International Yoga Institute of Senegal; Ananda Kutir Ashrama of South Africa; Ananda Kutir Education Foundation for Yoga and Ayurveda-South Africa; Integral Yoga Academy of Australasia; Yoga Synergy Pty Ltd of Australia; Continental Yoga Council; Vishwa Yoga Samsad World Yoga Council; Vishwa Yogacharyas Samaj World Council of Yoga Masters; African Yoga Council; European Yoga Council; Asian Yoga Council; American Yoga Council; Indian Yoga Council; International Yoga Federation; World Governing Body of Yoga providing support, standards and international recognition for the Yoga Professional, Yoga Masters "Yogacharyas", Formateurs "Trainers of Yoga Teachers", Instructors, Yoga Teachers and Yogatherapists. The International Yoga Federation offers a comprehensive education in Science, Art and Philosophy of Yoga taught by a community of highly qualified Yoga Masters "Yogacharyas" who embody traditional and innovative approaches to learning. IYF aims to promote the physical, mental, spiritual and social benefits of Yoga and Yogatherapy for everybody (regardless of age, sex, ability or disability, ethnicity or religion), to provide Yoga events, Yoga congress, Yoga conventions, Yoga publications, Yoga research, Yoga seminars, Yoga workshops, Yoga mee! tings, Yoga education, Yoga teacher training in all the traditions and methods. The International Yoga Federation IYF is the point of meeting of all International, Continental, Regional and National yoga organisations all over the world. IYF is a forum for yoga schools, all traditions, teacher organizations, and independent yoga professionals. IYF provides a vehicle for those who teach unity to come together in unity, while supporting the diversity that exists within the World Yoga Community. International Yoga Federation IYF is a voluntary alliance of diverse yoga organizations and individual yoga masters and yoga teachers dedicated to uphold the integrity of Yoga, establish voluntary "international standards for yoga teachers", and provide support for yoga professionals in the World International Yoga Federation IYF is a self-regulating non profit organization that provides support services to all yoga professionals, establishes and disseminates standards for the educat! ion of yoga teachers, and maintains a "internatinal registry of teachers" who meet those standards. International Yoga Federation IYF brings together the international community of yoga with organizations that provide health care, medical and human services, stress management, and spiritual support to the public. The IYF was founded in 1988, under the name of International Yoga Teachers and Instructor Federation IYTIF principally with a view to training teachers. In September of 2001 become the International Yoga Federation with new contitution and status. The President of International Yoga Federation is Yogacharya Dr. Fernandoji ESTEVEZ-GRIEGO (Uruguay) e-mail: worldyogapresident or e-mail: drfernando (IYF office in Argentina) Vicepresident of International Yoga Federation Yogashiromani is Dr. Gopalji (India) Yoga Confederation of India/Asian Union of Yoga (IYF office in India) e-mail: asian_yoga Secretary of International Yoga Federation is Yogacharini Eugenia e-mail: fiy e-mail: fiy e-mail: poweryoga e-mail: eugenia NOTICEBOARD 36 Vishwanath Mysore Shivaram writes: Divine self, My yoga school in Bangalore and it has by mistake has been printed as Mysore. Regrets for this. yogivishwa. www.fpyk.com www.yogelements.com/yogivishwa http:/www.fpyk.com http://www.YogElements.com/yogivishwa/ email: fpyk_programs Foundation of Pathanjala Yoga Kendra, Bangalore 560-078 India Thank you yogivishwa NOTICEBOARD 37 Sanjay Rao" writes: Hi guys, Happy New Year! We had a great new years eve get together, lots of flying planned this year. Courses will be on every day till may :-) then post monsoons starting from October. Let us know when u wish to join us for paragliding training, tandem rides, cross country / security in flight clinics. See u in the sky :-) Peace, Bliss n Happy Landings from Sanjay & the Nirvana Team at Nirvana Adventures – India http://www.nirvanaadventures.com <info or E-mail : info NOTICEBOARD 38 Message from Karen at Center of Balance: Happy New Year! May this year be one of inspiration, joy and balance! As always, you can visit our web site for information at http://www.centerofbalance.com. Our quotation of the month: ‘Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the > impossible.’ -- Anonymous NOTICEBOARD 39 Christophe Mouze writes: cmouze Dear yoga friends, Cutting-Edge Science Meets Ancient Natural Remedy. Read astonishing testimonials by real people about how a harmless mineral supplement is helping with hopeless health problems. Colloidal Silver may benefit you too. http://click.topica.com/caaaIO9bUrKIxbWhrv1a/UtopiaSilver Happy New year to you all! NOTICEBOARD 40 Study Iyengar Yoga with Kevin Gardiner at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, Kinvara, Co Galway. This course is for Intermediate Level Iyengar students only. Contact Dave or Kevin burrenyoga Contact David 0502 36580 davidrab Also other courses, including Ashtanga. NOTICEBOARD 41 Workshop in Belfast with Ruth White, Senior Iyengar teacher, 15th-16th February, info > NOTICEBOARD 42 For details of yoga events from the Yoga Ireland site go to www.yoga-ireland.com You will also find a listing there of qualified yoga teachers located all over Ireland. NOTICEBOARD 43 Veronica Larsen is happy to finally be able to introduce a new venue in Dublin for Ashtanga enthusiasts: The 'rise&shine ashtanga yoga studio, Dublin' will offer early morning Mysore style self-practice classes. Self practice is the traditional (and still the best) way of teaching ashtanga, and Mysore classes had proved very popular in London, but sadly were not available in Dublin until now. Some beginners classes are also on offer. http://www.yoga-ireland.com NOPTICEBOARD 44 This month’s The Best of Beliefnet offers: Raelians: "Cloning Is Immortality" Poll: Should Charities Accept Lottery Winnings? Religious Ed: Letting the Kids Decide Have Conservatives Given Up on Roe v. Wade? NOTICEBOARD 45 Pierre Juneau writes: Deepak Chopra is working on A Global Strategic Alliance for Peace and Human Progress (because things will only change when we stand together as one! Deepak Chopra says: Dear Friends, I would like to update you on several matters in which both the Chopra Center and Chopra Foundation are engaged. I recently attended a conference on peace and human progress hosted by Nobel Peace Laureate Oscar Arias and the Senate of Puerto Rico. The conference was attended by several other Nobel Laureates and also representatives from various governments. I had the privilege of giving a keynote speech at this conference and in the final meeting agreed to play the pivotal role in the creation of a global strategic alliance for peace and human progress. I think it is very important and urgent that we address the moral issues of our time. The moral issues of our time are not the extramarital sexual adventures of our politicians nor the eating disorders and eccentricities of Hollywood celebrities. The important moral issues of our time are war, weapons, violence in all its forms, economic disparities, extreme and abject poverty, ecological devastation, prejudice, racism, and sexism. Every 2½ seconds somewhere in the world a child dies from hunger or other preventable diseases. Less than 4% of the world's annual military expenditures would cure this situation. Since the end of World War II, more than 32 million civilians, mostly women, old men and children have perished as a result of hatred and ignorance and the sale of weapons sold by merchants of death and destruction. By the year 2000, the military expenditures of the world were equivalent to 35% of total yearly income of nearly two billion people. Our hearts seem to be im! mune to the procession of televised imagery that continuously portrays a strange mixture of fiction, news and advertisement that constantly feed our addictions to adrenaline. Organized religion has failed to achieve its highest purpose because it has so often fostered divisiveness and xenophobia, at times manipulating people through fear and violence. Unfortunately, our religions are the legacies of our tribal ancestors whose ideologies and conceptual frameworks have generally failed to progress with our understanding of modern cosmology or evolution. Similarly, our current state of evolution demands that we re-examine our notions of nationalism. Tribalism has taken on the garb of nationalism so that mass murder during wartime is rewarded with medals of honor. Einstein called "nationalism an infantile disease, the measles of humanity." Erich Fromm said, "Nationalism is our form of incest, is our idolatry, is our insanity. Patriotism is its cult." These are harsh words but unless we are prepared to honestly look at our outmoded beliefs, our unquestioned ideologies and ourselves, there may be no hope for us. In regards to the Chopra Foundation, the new strategic plan is rapidly taking place. A number of notable goals and objectives are being considered. For example, the Chopra Foundation is going to take a leading role in the creation of the Global Strategic Alliance for Peace and Human Progress so that we can influence public opinion and ultimately public policy. We need a critical mass of people that will no longer participate or tolerate a culture of violence that is based on profound indifference to the pain of our fellow beings and lack of respect for life. It took a critical mass of awareness to ban cigarette smoking in public places. Today the relatives of people who have died from cigarettes are suing tobacco companies. It is quite conceivable that the day may come when the manufacturers of weapons will be held accountable when an innocent child dies at the hands of a gun. Today governments label the deaths of thousands of innocent people as "collateral damage" so that w! e can numb ourselves to the anguish and images of horror through the use of words. The only way to create the critical mass of awareness is to create a strategic global alliance of people and organizations that are contributing to spiritual growth as well as the betterment of humanity and the environment. Many Nobel Laureates, representatives of international humanitarian agencies, and influential people from governments around the world have greeted this idea with great enthusiasm. The critical mass would be created through a very concrete engagement of educational institutions, the entertainment industry, news media, and information networks, including the Internet. Some of the best-known representatives in the entertainment industry and international news media have already agreed to participate. To restate our goal --- we want to create a critical mass of awareness that influences public opinion and policy so that we can take remedial measures and create a new culture where violence, weapons, poverty, ecological and environmental degradation and devastation can be addressed as the major epidemics of our time that need to be addressed with great urgency. In this process it will be important not to think in terms of an us versus them psychology. There is only one of us - we are one body in one world. In the tangled hierarchy sinner and saint, divine and diabolical, sacred and profane are different faces of our collective Being. Therefore angry activism driven by rage, however justified it seems, is really not going to work. I believe that the tangled hierarchy wants us to move to the next state of evolution and very strongly desires us to take that quantum leap of creativity. There are many other exciting things on the horizon. I hope you will participate in some way by becoming a voice in our Foundation. If you wish to participate in any way in this endeavor, please send an email to foundation with your ideas and how you would like to participate. The world's consciousness is demanding an authentic spirituality that is based on a scientific understanding of the domain of awareness where we experience our universality. This is none other than our inner self. It has been waiting patiently, inviting us to enter the luminous mystery in which all things are created, nurtured, and renewed. When we enter this luminous mystery of existence, we experience great wonder, humility and love. Where there is wonder humility and love, there is the opportunity for healing. Namaste, Deepak NOTICEBOARD 46 Workout logs: Do you really want to stick to that New Year's exercise program, or do you want your current workouts to be more organized and goal-oriented? A workout log is the answer! http://allspiritfitness.com/library/gs/gs_wologs.shtml NOTICEBOARD 47 >From Yoga Journal -- Happy New Year - The dawning of a new year brings transition and change -- even if only internally. In American culture we vow to make changes with resolutions, which can quickly become repetitive laundry lists of things we "should" do year after year. When resolutions become guilt-laden reminders of our shortcomings ("If only I could lose weight, stop biting my nails, be nicer to my mother-in-law..."), it may be time to take a different approach. One method may be to think about your intentions for the coming year and to pursue them with compassion, gentleness, and a willingness to receive whatever unfolds. You can start the process on your yoga mat by curbing your urge to push and strive and instead start to surrender. As you see the magic thatunfolds with every breath and every pose, you can begin to bring the same sense of unfolding and receiving to your daily life. FEATURED POSE: SAVASANA (CORPSE POSE) Savasana is a pose of total relaxation, which makes it one of the most challenging asanas. http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/482_1.cfm LIFE DANCING If all your actions are based on the pursuit of happiness, why is it that so many things you do yield anything but happiness? http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/446_1.cfm IN PRAISE OF POSES Expressive, healing, and beautiful, asanas are like poetry: They guide us into life's deeper mysteries. http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/506_1.cfm TALKING SHOP WITH KRISHNA DAS Krishna Das, affectionately known to his friends as KD, appears around the world chanting kirtan, devotional chants from the Hindu tradition. http://www.yogajournal.com/views/667_1.cfm REALITY CHECK Renowned Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman reflects on the Yoga Sutra and how we can know reality for ourselves. http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/456_1.cfm HEALING WITH FOOD According to Ayurveda, an illness indicates that one's constitution, or dosha, is out of balance, a condition that can be exacerbated or improved by eating certain foods. http://www.yogajournal.com/health/54_1.cfm NOTICEBOARD 48 Dear Friends, Greetings from Todd and Ann! We wish you all a happy and healthy new year. We hope your yoga practice continues to deepen and bring you ever-increasing moments of joy, peace, and contentment. We want to let you know about 2 winter adventures we are offering this year! for the wintry outdoor mountain experience . . First, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and anusara yoga at inner harmony retreat in Utah March 22-29, 2003 To register or for more information, visit www.InnerHarmonyYoga.com or for the tropical getaway . . cruise the Western Carribbean with Yoga Journal february 2-9, 2003. This is the first time Yoga Journal is offering a cruise to the Western Carribbean. Todd and Ann will be joining over a dozen world class teachers offering a variety of classes. Todd's Shakti Fusion band is part of the evening entertainment Details provided on www.yogacruise.com. Happy New Year to all of you!! May all of your dreams come true. . . Love from, Todd and Ann (Todd Norian & Ann Greene) West Stockbridge, MA 01266 www.deeppeaceyoga.com or email toddann NOTICEBOARD 49 Patrick in Munich writes: I am organizing the 1st Europe Jivamukti Teacher Training August 31st - September 27th, 2003. Join Sharon Gannon and David Life in the little Austrian town of Oberdorf, located in the Kitzbuhler Alps. This unique program will take place at the Niederstrasserhof Hotel (www.tiscover.at/niederstrasserhof) settled between the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbuehler Horn mountains. The impressive mountain range will provide spectacular scenery for this intensive and incredible yoga teacher training course. A unique opportunity for students in Europe to spend an entire month, day in and day out, with both master yoga teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life. Contact: andrea or yogainmunich NOTICEBOARD 50 Megan McCarver of YogaEverywhere writes: Hi there … if you have not already incorporated relaxation into you life style, try it for thirty days and may it become a healthy "habit" you’ll want to keep! Relax, relax and relax… feel relief and then relax even more. In big cities today, you can find a coffee shop about every five blocks. The most popular mantra is “Don’t stop till you drop…”! Generally, in the West we tend to be an over tired & depleted population. It is not required to quit your job and work at a retreat center. Perhaps you could squeeze in five minutes every day for relaxation such as a mini-Sivasana. If you cannot lie down to rest, maybe it is a poetry or meditation book at lunch time. Perhaps it is just turning off your monitor, sitting back in your chair, closing your eyes and “taking five”. Even reading the comics from the local paper can be quite relaxing. I highly recommend this CD for relaxation …Relaxmore is designed to help release blocked ener! gy, surrendering layers of deeply held stress and tension. When practiced frequently, deep relaxation leads to improved health, increased energy, clarity of thought, inner balance, restful sleep and more. www.cdbaby.com/cd/pransky Megan is the founder and creator of www.YogaEverywhere.com and editor of The Living Practice. She makes her home and practice in Dana Point, California. She teaches yoga in your home and in corporate settings. Her specialty is introducing people to the yoga community and working with the spiritually matured seniors. NOTICEBOARD 51 Laura at Yoga East writes: Namaste! I do not want a kingdom; I want happiness for all. I do not want only my liberation; I want liberation for all. I do not want to remove pain and sufferings only from my body; but from all. The seasons, atmospheres, days, nights, years, planets, suns, moons, stars, oceans, rivers -- all should be happy and mutually useful. Om Peace, Peace, Peace. This prayer from the Vedas was the invocation we used throughout our Winter Retreat in December. We envisioned what our lives would be like if we attained enlightenment. Inspired with that vision, we created an intention for the New Year and ways to approach our yoga practice and life with fresh enthusiasm. We hope the new year brings great accomplishments and blessings for you. From Laura Spaulding laura or www.yogaeast.org FINALLY - Good luck and blessings to the thousands of Westerners from Australia, South Africa, Europe, Scandanavia and the US who are reputedly planning to go to Iraq and form a Human Shield. We don’t know who is co-ordinating it, but apparently many thousands are already committed to going and it is a brave gesture which has the wholehearted support of everybody at Purple Valley. Om Shanti. THAT'S ALL FOLKs for another issue of the Purple Valley Newsletter. This email publication now goes to over 3,200 recipients around the world, and everyone is welcome to use it. Entries should be sent to annie may be cut at the Editors discretion. There is no charge. Om Shanti. --- If you no longer wish to receive the Yogagoa Newsletter please click or copy: http://yogagoa.com/cgi-bin/newsletter/mailmachine.cgi?ashtangayoga (AT) (DOT) c\ om --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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