Guest guest Posted March 22, 2003 Report Share Posted March 22, 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 and relax. This issue is dedicated to the innocent victims of the War Against Iraq. At the end of this Noticeboard there is a list of anti-war web sites and source of non-official information about what is going on. If you would like to have an unauthorized version of events, or want to register your views please look at some of the web sites on offer, listed on the last page of this Noticeboard. NEWSLETTER Like everywhere else in the Northern Hemisphere, its Spring here and Spring is Goa is the same as anywhere in the world – flowers, bird song and warmer days - but with one big difference : Here it has not rained since October, so everything is very dry, waiting for the first monsoon rains which come around May. Despite frequent early morning dew, the earth and air here is parched after day and after day of sunshine, unlike Europe and North America which has seen snow, rain and floods for the past 6 months. Yet still the first buds are appearing on trees and flowers, and the mangoes are ripening on the huge spreading trees in preparation for the glut of fruit in June. Mangoes are almost a nuisance because there are so many of them, dropping off trees and laying on roads and as cheap as chips in the markets. With just two weeks of the season left, a surprising number of new faces are turning up for class to get some top quality Ashtanga before we close for this year’s monsoon. Next year we will have the Retreat Centre open as well, and the following year we hope to run some monsoon retreats. More about that later in the summer. NOTICEBOARD 1 Bruce at The Yoga Shop says, ‘With war ever present in the media it is helpful to remain mindful of our collective motivations and goals. Thich Nhat Hanh, a prominent advocate for peace, is coming to the UK, not to demonstrate against war, but to demonstrate for peace. You can join his Peace March in Edinburgh on Sunday the 22nd and Monday the 23rd of June. Although the Peace march is aimed to promote peace in the world, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us to be at peace with ourselves first. He says, “From the keys to transforming anger through meditation to putting kindness into action to heal the wounds between nations, here is my personal testament to the spiritual and practical power of nonviolence, with Peacemaking.”Thich Nhat Hanh will be leading a 5-Day residential retreat in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland with the nuns and monks from Plum Village (25-30 June 2003). For more information email www.theyogashop.co.uk To support and promote Thich Nhat Hanh, The Y! ogaShop is offering a 50 % Discount on the Thich Nhat Hanh Collection : Teachings on Love in which Thich explores how to shine the light of awareness into your intimate relationships. The Buddha taught that authentic love must possess four basic qualities: loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy), and upeksha (freedom) Peacemaking On Peacemaking, this beloved Zen master returns to the theme that first brought him to the world's attention: peace, and how to embody it. Looking deeply into the roots of anger.. Call Me By My True Names Thich Nhat Hanh in Conversation – Thich Nhat Hanh shares the story of his childhood in Vietnam – how he first started on his spiritual path – and his current work on behalf of all beings … Present Moment Buddhism teaches that the present moment contains the seeds of all things, including liberation from samsara. Designed to "touch the energy of mindfulness".. Get all 4 titles for a 50 % Discount NOTICEBOARD 2 Hello everybody! I’m planning to spend my vacation on August or September in Mallorca. I’d like to practise Ashtanga in there - is it possible? Does anyone have ideas where to stay with a reasonable price (preferably near the sea- of course!) All info will be gratefully received! Thank you! -aracel- aracelus NOTICEBOARD 3 Ashtanga Vinyasa Easter retreat in Co. Clare, Ireland with Stefan Prowaznik and Carol Murphy in Beautiful Buddhist retreat centre. April 18th-27th with shorter and weekend options available. Self-catering- reasonable prices. 20 mins from Shannon Airport. For details browse, www.anseomrayoga.com or email Carol Murphy yogacarol NOTICEBOARD 4 White Scarf For Peace. A spontaneous anti-war protest has started in Montreal after a popular radio host here announced that Mrs. George W. Bush had cancelled a meeting with a group of women at the White House because several of them planned to attend the meeting with a white scarf round their necks as a silent symbol of their desire for peace. This symbol had power as it disturbed Mrs. Bush. This story has triggered a grassroots email campaign asking those committed to peace in the world to wear a white scarf. If everyone who disagreed with the war were to wear a white scarf around their neck, tie a white handkerchief to their back-packs, their attaché case, their school bags, white pennants from car antennas, white flags on balconies and hanging in front of houses the world over, would this not be a powerful message to send to our leaders? Sometimes images and symbols are more powerful than words. If you feel that this idea has any validity, please join th! e email campaign and pass this on to your network. Don Grayston NOTICEBOARD 5 REMEMBER...... Think thoughts of PEACE. Think thoughts of KINDNESS. These are thoughts of POSITIVE ENERGY. You and you and you and you around the world -- when you think thoughts of PEACE and KINDNESS -- your energy combines with similar thoughts. Smile at your neighbour. Say hello to a stranger. Be patient, peaceful, in a traffic jam. http://www.globalmeditations.com Peace, Love, and Light, Barbara Wolf NOTICEBOARD 6 Ashtanga Vinyasa Summer retreat in Crete at the Azogires Centre with Stefan Prowaznik and Carol Murphy. July 1st-8th For details browse www.anseomrayoga.com or email Carol Murphy yogacarol NOTICEBOARD 7 Ashtanga yoga retreat in the French Alps with Christophe Mouze. 8th - 13th of June. See http://indigo.ie/~cmouze/holidays/alps.htm for more details NOTICEBOARD 8 Coming Up To Handstand With Both Legs "I have been practicing Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand) by taking one leg at a time up against a wall. I would love to learn how to take both legs up together, using the weightless balance of the hips over the head. Can you teach me?" Try http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/682_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv39s NOTICEBOARD 9 There are a few places left on the ashtanga week on Clare Island, Ireland. See www.clare.yogaholidays.net for details. NOTICEBOARD 10 From John Scott: Hullo Fellow yogis, We hope you all like our new web site! I hear that a lot of you have entered the prize draw to win a free workshop with Lucy and me. We wish you the very best of luck and look forward to welcoming the winner on to our workshop :-) By the way, if you haven't entered yet it's not too late! Just visit our web site: www.johnscottashtanga.co.uk MOON DAY SPECIAL! As you know, we also promised to reward our Yogi rs with special offers from time to time! Well, here goes. To celebrate the next Full Moon Day we are offering my Ashtanga Yoga Practise DVD at a special price. If you go to http://www.johnscottashtanga.co.uk/dvd.cfm on Full Moon Day you will be able to purchase it at a bargain price!:-) Please note the price will only be lowered for one day and will return to its normal price afterwards. Om Shanti John & Lucy NOTICEBOARD 11 Ashtanga Yoga with Robin Catto in Southern Spain, June 15-22 2003 After the success and quick sell-out of last year's trip, places on this yoga holiday are now filling up, so if you are interested in spending a week in the sunshine practising yoga, swimming, and enjoying wonderful food and the glorious countryside of southern Spain, contact Free Spirit Travel email: info) and book yourself a place. Please visit www.breatheonline.com/molinodelrey.htm for more information and email me if you have any questions. robin or info NOTICEBOARD 12 Yoga teacher looking for studio: I am writing in great hopes of finding a place to teach for the near months through the end of the summer outside of the US. Currently, I am teaching an Ashtanga Primary Series and a Flow Class at a new studio in Malibu, California. I have lived in Los Angeles for one year as I moved here to develop a children's yoga program and video which has grown into a series. The project is in negotiations as a larger production company wants to buy the rights, freeing me and allowing me to move in a new direction. If there is any interest, I would be happy to forward along a resume, and to continue an informative dialogue. Further, I am looking to find the right connection to deepen my practice, studies, and teachings. Thank you kindly, and I look forward to hearing from your readers. Bobbi Hamilton bobbihamilton NOTICEBOARD 13 David Brocklebank says that Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre is the most active Yoga centre in Ireland, and would not be surprised if it was the most active one in Europe. He says, ‘We have workshops nearly every weekend and over 10 week long courses during the year.’ Kevin Gardiner 10 day Easter Iyengar workshop 17th - 27th April Details at http://www.burrenyoga.com/sh518x4513.html Bikram weekend workshop May 2nd - 4th with Niamh Jones Report and photos from her last workshop at http://www.burrenyoga.com/sh518x4533.html Visit www.burrenyoga.com for more courses or contact Dave Brocklebank at burrenyoga NOTICEBOARD 14 Save Your Neck Practiced with careful alignment, yoga poses can help alleviate past neck problems and prevent future ones. www.yogajournal/com/practice/529_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv39s NOTICEBOARD 15 Nancy Gilgoff assisted by Uli Diemer, Georg Woeginger, and Dalibor Stredonski in PRAGUE, CZ Dates: Aug 31-Sept 4, 2003 Contacts: Nancy at hyz0 or Uli at norain_norainbows To register: contact Georg at pragueyoga NOTICEBOARD 16 Fred's Yoga/Raw Retreat-Costa Rica ….. Namaste Friends, The time has come to register with Pura Vida if you are going to join us in Costa Rica. April 19-26th, 2003 Lots of yoga, great Raw food, and NATURE! Blessings fred fred NOTICEBOARD 17 Final reminder ! Join us for another fabulous PARTY to celebrate the Spring Equinox - Shake Your Chakras V - A Celebration of the Spirit! 8.30pm -12.30am this Friday 21st March 2003 at The Yoga Place, 449-453 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 Special Entertainment at 9pm With Chai and Choc Brownies, Live Band, DJ and Dancing. Suggested donation £5 on the door, profits go to charity Open to everyone, spread the word. Bring friends, family, lovers, fun & abandon info www.yogaplace.co.uk NOTICEBOARD 18 DRU YOGA TRAINING IN LONDON People say it is like a combination of yoga with tai chi, chi gung - gentle, flowing, slow, opening, relaxing, heart-based - the perfect antidote to modern day living. We are starting a foundation training year in central London on Sunday April 6th, then one Sunday a month for 8 months. Also day workshops, Dru yoga retreats in Snowdonia and annual convention July 24th to 27th Llandudno, N. Wales. Contact Helena at email lifelondon NOTICEBOARD 19 Deer Run Spring Schedule 2003 with Sarah Powers 4 Week Yoga and Mindfulness Class Tuesdays 9-12 April 15, 22 May 6, 13 Yin / Yang Silent Practice Thursdays 9-12 April 17, 24 May 8, 15 Day long Yoga and Mindfulness Practice Saturdays 9-5 April 19 May 10 4 week course: 1 hour of yin with a talk on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness each week, 1 1/2 hr Vinyasa practice, 1/2 hr meditation * Yin/ Yang Silent Practice: 1 hr of Yin, 1 1/2 hrs Vinyasa, 1/2 hr meditation practicing with Sarah, who will only name the poses -- no formal instruction or adjustments --no beginners please! DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE DAY LONGS: Silent Full Practice Day: 9-2 Meditate, Yin( talk on mindfulness), Vinyasa Yoga, Meditate, 1 hour Lunch break (bring a bag lunch) 2-5 Meditate (sitting and walking), Yin Yoga, Pranayama, Meditate. Ty Powers 25 Deer Run Corte Madera, CA 94925 USA Directions online at www.sarahpowers.com or email ty NOTICEBOARD 20 Cathy Louise Broda will be leading an Ashtanga Yoga weekend retreat in Norfolk (www.voewood.com - High Kelling, Holt) from 2 to 5 May hosted by The Life Centre, London). Space is limited to 20 people. If you are interested please contact The Life Centre to receive a booking form and reserve your space. www.thelifecentre.org/events.html or www.purpleyoga.com NOTICEBOARD 21 Check out a new centre based just north of Rome in beautiful countryside available for teachers to book for retreats or for individuals to come on a bed and breakfast or full board basis. Classes also available. Giulia Landor giulia NOTICEBOARD 22 The Practice of Surrender Ishvara pranidhana is not about what your yoga can do for you, but about approaching your practice in the spirit of offering. http://yogajournal.com/wisdom/776_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv41 NOTICEBOARD 23 Web Exclusive - Ask An Expert: Cyndi Lee Q: "I want to add pranayama and meditation to my daily home yoga practice. What is the best sequence for these activities?" http://yogajournal.com/practice/709_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv41 NOTICEBOARD 24 Web Exclusive - Ask An Expert: Tim Miller Q: "My teacher has told me that my Ujjayi breathing is too strained. I've tried to ease it, but I am not sure if I'm doing it right." http://yogajournal.com/practice/768_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv41 NOTICEBOARD 25 The Way of the Name Surrendering to the unknown is less frightening if you have faith that something will catch you when you fall—whatever name you call it. http://yogajournal.com/meditation/794_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv41 NOTICEBOARD 26 Are You a Sweat-Hog or a Swami? Not sure which style of yoga is right for your personality and body type? YJ senior editor Todd Jones will enlighten you with our Web-only quiz. http://yogajournal.com/newtoyoga/497_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv41 NOTICEBOARD 27 ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP IN LONDON WITH KRISTINA KARITINOS IRELAND. APRIL 1st 2nd 3rd For more information please e-mail info NOTICEBOARD 28 ASHTANGA YOGA RETREAT IN MANI PELOPPONESE SOUTHERN GREECE WITH KRISTINA KARITINOS IRELAND JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2003 Workshop Dates: 12 – 19 June 19 – 26 June 26 June – 3 July 3 – 10 July 5 – 12 September 12 – 19 September For more information go to www.yogapractice.net or e-mail: info NOTICEBOARD 29 ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOPS with Michael Gannon at Centre of Balance. March 28 - 30, 2003 ART & SCIENCE OF VINYASA for all Levels. In Ashtanga Yoga we can go through the motions or we can REALLY do the practice. With awareness, with rhythm, with control, following the breath... with the correct vinyasa. We will start by exploring the science of the Vinyasa System, where it came from, what it really means and why its use and understanding is invaluable to our practice. We will discover how to truly use the breath as the primary guide for each and every one of our movements throughout the practice. We will break down the primary series to learn the correct Vinyasa count (breath/movement pattern) for moving into, through and out of each asana. MYSORE YOGA for all Levels This class teaches new and experienced yoga practitioners in the traditional form that Ashtanga is taught in Mysore, India by our Guru Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Beginners and advanced practitioners work side by side, but at their own pace. One-on-one guidance and adjustments are given based on each student's specific needs, like a private lesson, in a group setting. If you felt you were not yet ready for Mysore self practice, this is your opportunity to break through and make it your own practice! Experienced Mysore practitioners will practice with this group as well. ASHTANGA PRIMARY SERIES for All Levels. In this led class, we will use what we learned in the Art & Science of Vinyasa, moving together through the full primary series to the Sanskrit count of the correct vinyasa. This breath-linking system helps you generate internal heat, detoxify and align your body. Participation in the Art & Science of Vinyasa workshop is recommended, but not required. This is a great experience for all levels! MAGIC OF THE BANDHAS for all Levels We all want to jump-through and jump-back. We want to do a handstand. In this workshop we'll learn the power and simplicity of activating our core. The Magic of Bandhas is the key to picking it up, taking it back, floating forward and sending ourselves inverted. Although this is an advanced technique, by synchronizing our breath and bandhas, we can start to cultivate our core/bandhas to move into this experience of weightlessness. Breath is the most powerful aspect of Ashtanga yoga. We will enhance our breath awareness and develop a basic seated pranayama practice. By incorporating this practice - slowly, slowly you will be able to utilize the control of breath and bandhas to harness energy (prana) and flow with synchronicity from asana to asana, taking your practice experience to another level. PRANAYAMA, ASANA TECHNIQUES & MEDITATION for all Levels. This guided class concentrates on the core elements that support our Yoga practice - breath, movement and mental focus. Moving from the Pranayama practice into a guided Vinyasa class, taking time to bring awareness of proper technique in the asanas, we'll get a deeper feel for the breath /movement connection of Ashtanga. This workshop closes with a meditation and guided relaxation (Yoga Nidra) to help us tie together and absorb the experiences of the weekend. MICHAEL GANNON is an advanced Ashtangi authorized by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois to teach Ashtanga Yoga and he studies the Vinyasa System extensively with world renowned Italian Ashtangi, Lino Miele. Michael's understanding and unique teaching style of the original Vinyasa System (he is the only teacher in the Americas with Lino's consent) supports the idea that yoga's transformational powers - physical, mental and spiritual - are available to all, slowly, slowly, through a daily Ashtanga practice. Michael is also co-owner/director of Yoga Grove in Miami, Florida. ON-LINE REGISTRATION FORM: Visit http://www.centerofbalance.com/html/gannon_reg.htmlkaren (AT) centerofbalance (DOT) com Studio updates and events centerofbalance-updates NOTICEBOARD 30 JOB OPENING: RECEPTIONIST / STUDIO ADMINISTRATOR at the Centre of Balance Centre, Mountain View, California. An opportunity for a friendly, motivated and detail-oriented person to join our quality staff! We're looking for a part-time Receptionist / Studio Administrator. Great perks! Visit our web site at http://www.centerofbalance.com for a full job description. NOTICEBOARD 31 Yoga, Pilates, meditation retreat with Tom McCook, Maya Tulum, Mexico, September 13 - 20, 2003. Join us for a week-long getaway to Maya Tulum, a beautiful beachside retreat near the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Mexico. With hands-on teaching and encouragement, you will broaden, accelerate and enrich your daily practice in a supportive group setting. This is a transformative experience to enhance you health and well-being. Visit our web site to read more about this great week at http://www.centerofbalance.com/html/retreats.html NOTICEBOARD 32 Wholeness & Unity: Integrating Your Inner and Outer Life May 16-19, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin http://yogajournal.com/yjevents/grandgeneva/.cfm?ctsrc=nlv41 NOTICEBOARD 33 Dear Pure Yogis, Just a reminder that Rod Stryker will be teaching class this Saturday (March 22) at the LA Yoga Center at 10:00 a.m. For details email rod For those of you interested in the upcoming Level I Teacher Training (April 10-20), or the practice intensive in April (11-19), space is filling up fast, so it's advisable to sign up soon. Please contact the LA Yoga Center at (310) 234-1200 for registration or more information on these events. Sincerely, Sherry Karu, Pure Yoga sherry NOTICEBOARD 34 Dear Friend, info Sapta Yoga International Teacher Training/intensive course 2003. Now taking registration for 20th Annual Sapta Yoga International Teacher Training Course 10th November to 8th December … The month long Sapta Yoga International course is designed for people who would like to become Sapta Yoga International Teachers or those who would like to intensify their Sapta Yoga practice. Instruction will be given on Sapta Yoga Asana, Pranayama, Sapta Dhyana, Yoga Nidra, Sat Kriyas (six cleansing methods and fasting), Sapta Yoga Therapy & Yogic Massage, Sanskrit Mantras, Bhajan Singing, Yogic vegetarian cooking and the Yogic way of living. Upon completion of the course, a Sapta Yoga International Beginner or Intermediate Teaching Certificate will be given to those who are truly involved and practicing Sapta Yoga sincerely. Knowledge and skills testing will be done at the end of the course. Before joining this course, it would be advisable for you to attend a few Sapta Yoga Workshops with Sushil around the world or in your own country. For workshop information and schedules, please go to the Sapta Yoga Home Page: http://www.saptayoga.com and see Sushil's schedule for 2003. You can email at: info The month long Sapta Yoga Teacher Training program will take place in Pokhara, Nepal, some 140 miles / 220 km northwest of Katmandu. Pokhara is an unforgettably beautiful place to practice yoga. With the great view of lake FEWA and the great view of Macchapuchare (Fish Tail) and Annapurna mountain ranges makes a person to wonder why the yogi's loved this Himalayas to make their home....Namaste! Yogacharya Dr.Sushil Bhattacharya, Founder & Director, Sapta Yoga International & Patanjali Yoga Center, Kathmandu, Nepal. Emails: info or sushilbhattacharya Sapta Yoga Home Page: http://www.saptayoga.com Kotalghosha Project Home Page: http://www.kotalghosha.org SEE YOU IN THE HIMALAYAS - THE HIGHEST LAND ON EARTH NOTICEBOARD 35 Greetings, Our February Zennist is here to meet you and share his story. We are seeing from the many who have contributed to the Daily Zennist that this is a site of wide appeal reaching people of varied cultures and beliefs which gives a richness to the experience of the DailyZen community. Visit with Joseph here: http://www.dailyzen.com/zenworld.asp With Enthusiasm, from The Monkess NOTICEBOARD 36 Dear Friends, We hope this letter finds you well. In Boston, we are finally feeling warm temperatures and are witnessing signs of spring. We wanted to bring your attention to an upcoming Personal Revolution Weekend being led by Baron Baptise at the Omega Institute. Beginning on Thursday evening and going through Sunday (May 1 - 4), Baron will lead you through an intensive transformative weekend. Omega Institute is a perfect setting for this early May weekend and we will have the entire campus to ourselves. It promises to be a great weekend! To register, contact Omega directly: www.eomega.com We hope to see you in May! Namaste, The Baron Baptise team. NOTICEBOARD 37 From info : - Yoga Olympics and World Yoga Championship 2003 to be held on U.S My Dearest Friends and Yoga Enthusiasts, This year will commemorate the 100th birthday of my beloved Guru, Yoga Master Bishnu Charan Ghosh. The younger brother of Paramahansa Yogananda, founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship, Bishnu Ghosh is widely recognized as one of the greatest physical culturists of the 20th century. To honor his memory, we will host the first World Yoga Championship ever in the U.S. at the World Yoga Exposition at the Los Angeles Convention Center, September 25-28, 2003. In the United States, yoga has grown tremendously in recent decades. Most people who practice yoga are first drawn to it as a non-competitive physical exercise good for relieving stress. Thousands of people have gained tremendous health benefits from its therapeutic qualities. Even more are finding mental and spiritual fulfillment in their practice. Yoga, as it has been transmitted to us from the great sages through generations of master yogis, is an unparalleled vehicle for transformation and Self-Realization. We have proven our vast potential for creating fear and destruction in the world, but if we want to ensure our survival, we must choose instead a path of enlightened living. What we don't know about in the United States is that yoga Championships have been held for many years. The purpose of these Championships is to demonstrate and educate the general public as to the life-renewing properties of yoga. To further this goal, a Federation of Yoga Associations throughout the world is laying the groundwork for Yoga to become an Olympic event. When people see the healthy, strong, flexible bodies, the calmness of mind, and the beauty of spirit in the competitors, they come to understand the magnificence of what yoga is and what yoga can do for them. There have been yoga Championships staged in India by the National Federation of India and the All-India Yoga Championship since the early 1900s. Yoga Championships have been hosted in Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Italy by the Yoga Associations in these countries, but never before in the United States. When the Yoga Championship occurs in the United States, it will draw its widest international audience. This is a pivotal opportunity for yogis of all traditions to come together in the spirit of unity and show the national and international community the power of yoga. At the Yoga Expo, our Championship will be judged by the venerable Master Judges from the All India Yoga Championship and the National Federation of India. Preliminary regional Championships will be held in May/June 2003 and will be judged by American yogis trained by these Master Judges. We expect this to be a truly international event! .. From the bottom of my heart, I invite you to join us in making our regional Championships and our first World Yoga Championship held on U.S. soil to be a successful event. Yours truly, BIKRAM CHOUDHURY, Founder, Yoga College of India. . See http://www.yogaexpo.com/ and http://www.bikramyoga.com/ NOTICEBOARD 38 There's a recent article about the new shala and life in Gokulam at: http://www.ashtanga.com/html/gokulam.html NOTICEBOARD 39 HITA Himalayan Institute Teachers Association Yoga Teacher Training news available at http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/newsletter/new2003.htm Also features on: The Yoga of the Bhagavad Git, Every Woman's Yoga, A Self-Transformation Program NOTICEBOARD 40 If you go to: http://www.yogaeverywhere.com/eNews/march2003.htm You will find features on: The Functioning of Meditation by Arun Deva and Kim When Yoga Does More Harm Than Good: The Distinction Between "Trying" and "Doing" by Sam Dworkis, MS, LMT Pilot Yoga Programs for Middle School Kids by Dr. Nanette Tummers Breathing Exercises to Assist Sleeping Part Two by Venkat and Christine Machiraju Cultivating A Metta Mind contributed by Yoga Journal OM shanti, Megan McCarver megan www.yogaeverywhere.com NOTICEBOARD 41 We have just a couple of places left on our Himalayan trek (12 July-1 August 2003) from Spiti over the Parang La pass to Tso Morari Lake in Ladakh. There are three places left on our Heart of India trip (6-23 November 2003) which includes the Bateshwar Animal Fair and full moon at the Taj Mahal. And there are several places still available for our Himalayan Kingdoms Road trip in Kinnaur and Spiti (8-25 September 2003) which includes the Phulaich Flower Festival. Email us for details on all theses trips at tripsintoindia or look at www.tripsintoindia.com Trips Into India with Carol and Martin Noval NOTICEBOARD 42 Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce the 2003 bootcamp and teacher training schedule for Baptiste Power Yoga Institute. With the current challenges we face in the world, there is more and more need to take steps towards positive change. We firmly believe this starts with yourself. Our programs offer great opportunity to transform your life-a day at a time, a pose at a time, a breath at a time. We offer a variety of programs specifically tailored for your level of practice. Whether a beginner or ready for teacher training, now is the time to begin your journey. If not now, when? For full program descriptions of Bootcamps and Personal Revolution Weekends, please visit our website, www.baronbaptiste.com. We wish you good health, great peace and look forward to seeing you soon. Namaste, The Baptiste Power Yoga Institute Staff NOTICEBOARD 43 Namaste. World Yoga President, Sri Yogacharya Dr. Fernando ESTEVEZ-GRIEGO sends his salutations and gratitude in yoga, wishing you peace, love and wisdom in Dharma, God's blessings in your life and Buda's daily harmony into your self-being. Happiness and peace to every single living form, cause Tao inhabits all. From Yogacharini Eugenia Salas iyfsecretary NOTICEBOARD 44 Joanne & Darby Workshop Announcement: We are organizing a workshop in Paris, France for Darby and Joanne (they hosted Guruji in Montreal, Canada). The dates are May 23rd, 24th, 25th. For information contact Linda or Nicolas at shantiyogis NOTICEBOARD 45 Come to Rishikesh the World Capital of Yoga. Look at the web site: www.yogashramrishikesh.com RISHIKESH AND THE RIVER GANGA, UTTAR PRADESH Rishikesh represents the gateway to the Himalayas and is the "Yoga Capital of the World". It abounds in natural splendour. The spectacle of the Ganga rushing through the Himalayan foothills is an awesome sight. Along its banks, you find a lot of ashrams and many bleary-eyed sadhus (holy men). Unfortunately the town is also a favorite place for many hippies from all over the world. In Rishikesh you should visit the Triveni Ghat, especially interesting during dawn, when people make offerings to the river and feed the surprisingly large fish. After sunset, priests set floating lamps on the water in the Ganga Aarti (river worship) ceremony. A walk over the suspension bridge Lakshman Jhula is also a must - you have a great view to the banks of the river Ganges and the feeling while walking over the oscillating bridge is not to be sneezed. On the west bank you'll find the old Lakshman Temple. Rishikesh, situated in the lap of the Himalayas, has been a place of pilgrimage for Hindus from time immemorial. Ancient temples set amidst verdant forests take you back to the time when the Gods walked the earth. A haven for travellers! Rishikesh, the Tapo Bhumi or the place of me! ditation for the Gods nestles at the foot of the Himalayas. Flanked by hills on three sides and by the Ganges on the fourth, it is a place of surpassing natural beauty. Rishikesh has something to offer all kinds of visitors. Numerous temples attract the devout Hindus while the banks of the Ganga are strewn with the habitats of sadhus and yogis. Beautiful Rishikesh with its rich cultural heritage and history is a yoga tourist's delight. Whether you come here to enjoy the scenic beauty, the trekking, to practice yoga or as a pilgrim you will go away satisfied that you have found what you were looking for. Please see http://www.indiayogi.com/content/holycities/rishikesh.asp from Sujata S e-mail: yogi NOTICEBOARD 46 For the yoga adventurer, Brian Cooper is again doing small (max. 8 people) Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga retreats at his secluded SHANTI GRIHA on scenic Scoraig peninsula in the Scottish Highlands, 3-10 May, 28 June-5 July, and 26 July-2 Aug, £395 all inclusive. Also Thai Massage intensives with Brian, 9-16 Aug level I and 16-23 Aug level II. NEW this year is a yogic cookery course with Michelin-starred chef Hilary Brown, 14-21 June, and a week of Psychological Astrology taught with NLP methods by Shayna Schulman, 12-19 July, both with optional yoga sessions in the mornings. The Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training course with Brian and Nawajyoti in April is full, but there are still a few places on the 27 Sep-11 Oct course. See. www.shantigriha.com, shantigriha NOTICEBOARD 47 : A Department of Peace-- A message from Deepak Dear Friends, Marianne Williamson, one of my dearest and closest colleagues, is launching major efforts with Congressman Dennis Kucinich to create a Department of Peace legislation. I am sharing this letter with you and will appreciate your involvement in any way you find practical. Love, Deepak WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN: LOBBY WASHINGTON TO CREATE A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF PEACE. APRIL 6-8 CONFERENCE IN D.C. SIMULTANEOUS CALLS, FAX'S, EMAILS FROM AROUND THE NATION At this critical time in our nation's history, righteous action is the antidote to despair. Please participate in a powerful citizen lobbying effort to create a U.S. Department of Peace, sponsored in the House of Representatives by Congressman Dennis Kucinich. This bill establishes nonviolence as an organizing principle of American society, cultivating an array of peace-building policies and procedures. On April 8th, this historic legislation will be introduced for a second time; whether or not it becomes law is dependent on whether we take the time to make phone calls, lobby Congresspeople, and in other ways create the political will to make it happen. Please join us, either in Washington D.C. for the bill's introduction and our initial lobbying campaign, or in your local area, as we blanket every Congressional district with a strong message of support for a Department of Peace. Let us stand as passionately for peace, as some now stand so passionately for war. Visit www.renaissancealliance.org to learn more about how to set a meeting with your representative and to register for the conference. Please send us an email to peace and let us know you will be a DOP Activist Leader. There is much to do, to change the direction of our country. Each of us can make a difference. The time to do it is now. Visit our website at www.renaissancealliance.org, email us at peace Please help us spread the word! You can share this information with everyone you know. If you are a part of an activist network, please consider sharing this information. To sign-up to receive email updates on the campaign, send a blank email to: join-gra-enews from the Global Renaissance Alliance www.renaissancealliance.org - peace NOTICEBOARD 48 The common Sense Guide to Diet and Exercise: Forget the fads - real health and fitness is based on science, and a good dollop of common sense. What makes more sense: desperately grasping at the latest diet du jour or making permanent changes in the way you eat for enduring weight loss? All the suggestions in our simple guide make sense and you're probably saying, "Yeah, yeah, I've heard that before." Well, if you heard it before, then isn't it time you started doing it? http://allspiritfitness.com/library/features/aa030903a.shtml NOTICEBOARD 49 Here at All Spirit Fitness, we were surprised this past week to see the arrival of an email from Beryl Bender Birch. Bender Birch, as you probably know, is one of the creators of Power Yoga, and the author of the best-selling book, Power Yoga. She was commenting on our Q&A, Should a Yoga newbie begin with Power Yoga? Her added insight actually helped strengthen some of the points we made! http://allspiritfitness.com/library/features/BBBa.shtml NOTICEBOARD 50 www.yogamatters.com is offering a 10% discount for all Purple Valley Noticeboard readers. Yogamatters offer yoga goods for worldwide delivery including a wide range of cotton mats, prAna clothing and amazing audio CDs. Visit www.yogamatters.com and enter YOGAGOA in the checkout comments box for a 10% discount! (This will not show on screen but will be deducted from your payment.) Great value yoga props, clothes media and gifts www.yogamatters.com NOTICEBOARD 51 Taste Deeply the Sweetness of God - The immediate experience of Reality is not meant only for the chosen few. You don’t need to be a saint, a yogi or a sage to know you’re making advancement toward your goal of knowing life’s meaning. But The Truth isn’t “out there”. It’s right here…within you. Come experience the taste of the sweet Absolute. Join us every Tuesday evening for a special hour of meditation, spiritual teachings, joy and insight. All are welcome. Dr. Frank Gaetano Morales (fmorales ) NOTICEBOARD 52 ASHTANGA WEEKEND WORKSHOP! Tomas Zoro certified Ashtanga Yoga teacher from Oviedo, Spain has been practicing yoga for 25 years. His in-depth study of yoga has led him to various methods of yoga. He has studied with great teachers including Swami Visnudevananda and Desikacher, A.G. Mohan (Iyengar style) which brought precision and discipline into his practice. But for him his true yoga practice began when he met in India, Shri. K. Pattabhi Jois, guru of the Ashtanga method, www.ashtanga.com . Officially certified by Shri. K. Pattabhi Jois to teach the method of Ashtanga and has successfully completed the third series, he now travels throughout the world to share his experience and owns his own Ashtanga Center in Oviedo, Spain. NOTICEBOARD 53 Dear Friends, For those of you who don't know us we are Neal's Yard Agency - The Travel Agent for Inner Journeys. We are one of UK's leading sources of information on holidays and events - used by the public and the media for over ten years. We publish the quarterly Holiday & Events Guide listing holistic holidays, retreats, workshops and events in London, UK and abroad. If you haven't seen the Guide and would like us to post you one, do let us know your postal address. Do contact us if you have any questions. Best wishes, Emily Hynes & Ulrike Speyer info NOTICEBOARD 54 We would like to remind you of this upcoming event:- TANGO with a Twist - YOGA in South America on Thursday, March 27, 2003 - Fri, Mar 28 10:15am Email: dcyoga (www.dcyoga.com) NOTICEBOARD 55 SUMMER WORKSHOP with Anne-Marie: Don't miss the Yoga Intensive Workshop this summer. 21st - 22nd JUNE 2003 Registrations are now being taken! For further info please visit: www.yogawithanne-marie.com/news/ NOTICEBOARD 56 SUNPOWER YOGA TEACHER TRAINING COURSE. THE UK CENTRE FOR SUNPOWER YOGA Starting September 2003 3 MONTHS, SATURDAYS. 9:30AM - 5PM. REGISTRATIONS are now being taken: For further info please visit: www.yogawithanne-marie.com/teacher training/ NOTICEBOARD 57 Want to know where you can find some REAL news on the war, get uncensored information and let your voice be heard? Try some of these sites: Adam Nieman's posters Series of anti-war posters available for downloading. www.adamnieman.co.uk/posters/ Act Together: Women Against Sanctions on Iraq A group of UK based Iraqi and non-Iraqi women working against war on Iraq. www.actotgether.org Active Resistance to the Roots of War A nonviolent direct action affinity group set up in September 1990. Holds weekly vigils outside the Foreign Office calling for the end of economic sanctions on Iraq. www.j-n-v.org Adbusters Canadian-based global network of artists, activists, writers, pranksters, and students against consumer culture and conflict. Www.adbusters.org AlterNet: the anti-war movement Online magazine providing alternative journalism on the anti-war movement. www.alternet.org Americans Against Bombing Conservative/libertarian coalition opposed to US bombing in the Middle East and Kosovo. www.againstbombing.org American Friends Service Committee Multi-faith organisation established by the Quakers in 1917, backing peace building. www.afsc.org Anti-war.com Online magazine and research tool providing anti-war news. www.anti-war.com Anti-War Web Ring Collection of anti-war sites linked by simple navigation system. www.artcontext.org/antiwar/index.phb Awakened Woman Spiritual journal opposing war and celebrating women's power to change the world. www.awakenedwoman.com Bandelier Collection of anti-war news, comment and links. www.bandelier.net Bare Witness Non-affiliated group that holds naked anti-war protests. www.barewitness.org Bushwatch Site devoted to keeping tabs on George Bush. www.bushwatch.com BuzzFlash Collection of anti-war news and views. www.buzzflash.com Campaign Against the Arms Trade Group working for the reduction and ultimate abolition of the international arms trade. www.caat.org.uk Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament A non-violent campaign group working to eliminate nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. www.cdnuk.org Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases Campaign raises public awareness, scrutiny and accountability of American bases in the UK and opposes weapons of mass destruction. www.cndyorks.gn.apc.org/caab/ Carnival of Chaos Series of anti-war collages by Michael Dickinson. www.carnival_of_chaos.tripod.com Citizens for Legitimate Government A pro-democracy activist group established to 'expose the Bush coup d'etat'. www.legitgov.org Cities for Peace Coalition of local elected officials and citizens in US cities encouraging people to email city councils and pass a resolution against the war. www.citiesforpeace.org Campaign for Peace and Democracy Campaign urging people to sign a statement opposing war on Iraq. www.cpgweb.org Code pink for peace Group of women organising vigils for peace and calling for a campaign of civil disobedience if war begins in Iraq. www.codepink4peace.org Common Dreams Nonprofit organisation providing 'breaking news and views for the progressive community'. www.commondreams.org Counterpunch Alternative biweekly alternative newsletter. Www.counterpunch.org Cut It Up Site that encourages Labour party members to protest against war on Iraq. www.cutitup.co.uk Disobedience Diverse open network of people taking action to stop war on Iraq www.disobedience.org.uk Eclipse International journal of analysis and comment with an anti-war focus. www.eclipsereview.org Education for Peace in Iraq Organisation dedicated to improving humanitarian conditions in Iraq and defending the human rights of the Iraqi people. www.epic-usa.org Everyone Counts Mass letter writing campaign against war. www.everyonecounts.org.uk Fight the Octopus Alternative political newswire. www.fighttheoctopus.com Food Not Bombs Volunteer organization dedicated to nonviolence. www.foodnotbombs.net Gloucestershire Weapons Inspectors Newly formed group trying to eliminate weapons of mass destruction from Gloucestershire. www.gwi.org.uk Greenpeace - Say No War Again Environmental pressure group's anti-war website. http://nowar.greenpeace.org Groupe pour une Suisse Sans Armée The Movement for the Abolition of the Swiss Army wants to abolish the Swiss army, and replace national service with a voluntary, peaceable alternative. Also opposes war on Iraq. Www.gssa.ch Human shield mission to Iraq Convoy of peace campaigners travelling to Baghdad to act as a human shield. Www.humanshields.org Innate Irish Network for Nonviolent Action Training and Education, an umbrella group supporting people exploring nonviolent approaches to conflict issues. www.innatenonviolence.org International Citizens' Weapons Inspectorate Campaign group that demands the right to inspect RAF bases. www.icwi.org International Answer (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) Coalition group calling for worldwide rallies against war and racism. www.internationalanswer.org Iraq Body Count Project attempting to establish an independent and comprehensive public database of civilian deaths in Iraq resulting directly from military actions by the USA and its allies in 2003. www.iraqbodycount.net Irish Anti-War Movement Anti-war movement supported by Ireland's Green and Socialist parties; also opposes US army presence in Shannon. www.irishantiwar.org JustPeace campaign New Zealand Green party anti-war campaign. www.greens.org.nz Keinkrieg Swiss site (in German) organising anti-war demonstrations and with links to other European anti-war sites. www.keinkreig.ch Labour Against the War Labour party and trade union campaign for an end to western military action in response to the events of 11th September 2001. www.labouragainstthewar.org.uk Listen for Peace A grassroots organisation that practices and supports compassionate listening and speech to deepen understanding and bring peace. www.listenforpeace.org Media Workers Against the War Non-political organisation run by volunteers working in all types of media. Daily updated source for anti-war news, views and updates on the international peace movement. www.mwaw.org Medical Action for Global Security A charitable organisation of health professionals concerned with the health impacts of violent conflict, poverty and environmental degradation. www.medact.org MoveOn A nationwide network of more than 600,000 online activists working to support US citizens in finding their political voice. www.moveon.org Muslim Association of Britain Institution that attempts to spread the teachings and culture of Islam within British society. Supports all global anti-war movements. www.mabonline.net Network for Peace Organisation-based network set up to continue the work of the National Peace Council, one of the oldest peace organisations in the UK. www.networkforpeace.org.uk Nobel Laureates on Iraq Site opposing a preventive war against Iraq without broad international support. www.nobellaureatetsoniraq.org No to War Against Iraq German campaign urging people to send one Euro to a special bank account as a vote against a war in Iraq. www.deutschland-sagt-nein.de Not in Our Name Group of artists and activists inspiring protest and resistance to the US government's course in the wake of September 11. www.notinourname.net No War with Iraq Australian site urging people to protest against war with Iraq by emailing the prime minister John Howard. http://sites.ourbrisbane.com/nowar/ No War on Iraq Liaison Group of representatives inside and outside parliament promoting discussions about the political and diplomatic alternatives to the present crisis, and fostering coordinated action against war. www.no-war.on-iraq.org.uk One Voice for Peace Australian coalition asking people to sign an anti-war statement. www.onevoiceforpeace.org Our World Our Say Campaign to put pressure on the British government by sending a message to Tony Blair oppposing war on Iraq. www.ourworldoursay.org Operation Desert Rescue Non-affiliated group, set up more than 25 years ago to look at the effects of war on children around the world. www.desert-rescue.org.uk Oxfam Conflict Campaign Charity urging people to email Tony Blair with their views www.oxfam.org.uk Patriots for Peace Grassroots campaign arguing that you can be a patriot and stand for peace. www.patriotsforpeace.org Peace.Protest.Net Global calendar of pro-peace and anti-racism protests, meetings, benefits and conferences. www.pax.protest.net PeaceNews International anti-militarist magazine. www.peacenews.info Peace Not War Site providing streaming audio of a selection of anti-war songs. www.peace-not-war.org Peace Plan Group Group dedicated to searching for an apolitical, non-military resolution to the 'war on terrorism'. www.peaceplangroup.assets.org.uk Peace Pledge Union Independent organisation, established in 1934, working towards creating a just world free from war. www.ppu.org.uk Ploughshares Fund Group providing resources to stop the weapons of war, from nuclear arms to landmines. www.ploughshares.org Reclaim the Bases A weekend of protest, direct action and civil disobedience at military bases throughout the UK on April 5 and 6. www.reclaimthebases.org.uk Resistance Australian anti-war campaign www.resistance.org.au Rhythms of Resistance Activist samba band involved in anti-war protests. www.rhythmsofresistance.co.uk Rooting Out Evil Canadian site that wants to send an international team to the US to inspect a site suspected of housing weapons of mass destruction. www.rootingouteveil.org September 11th families for peaceful tomorrows An advocacy organisation founded by family members of September 11 victims, seeking effective non-violent responses to terrorism. www.peacefultommorows.org SOAS Stop the War Independent group formed as a response to post-September 11 international political developments, based at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. www.soasstopwar.org Stop the War Coalition Developed following September 11 under three slogans: stop the war, no to a racist backlash, and defend civil liberties. www.stopwar.co.uk Stop War Initiative Polish group opposing war on Iraq and planning protests on the day of any attack. www.stopwojnie.w.pl StopUSA Belgian anti-war website. www.stopusa.be The Fire This Time Audio project providing a record of the fate of Iraq; also features music from Orbital, Aphex Twin and others. www.firethistime.org TrueMajority.com Grassroots education and advocacy project founded by Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben and Jerry's. www.truemajority.com United for Justice and Peace National campaign that brings together a broad range of organisations throughout the US to help coordinate protest against war on Iraq. www.unitedforpeace.org Voices in the Wilderness UK Organisation concerned with the humanitarian crises in Iraq; breaks the economic sanctions by hand-delivering medical supplies to children's hospitals. www.viwuk.freeserve.co.uk Veterans for Common Sense Group of war veterans who argue they must play a key role in the public debate over national security issues. Www.vetransforcommonsense.org Veterans for Peace A nonprofit organisation dedicated to the abolition of war founded by ex-service members in 1985. www.veeransforpeace.org VoteNoWar.org A non-political, educational campaign against war and racism and in support of grassroots democracy, including teach-ins, conferences, local and regional events. www.votenowar.org Vote to Impeach Site calling for people to vote electronically to 'impeach' George Bush. www.votetoimpeach.org Waging Peace Website of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. www.wagingpeace.org Wake the World Site providing copyright free anti-war posters. www.waketheworld.org War Resisters International Movement sent up in 1921 to promote nonviolent action against the causes of war. www.wri-irg.org Webocracy Media think tank. www.webocracy.com Who Dies for Bush Lies? Created by the Committee to Unsell the War to put the case against war on Iraq. www.whodies.com Win Without War A coalition of national organisations advocating alternatives to pre-emptive war in Iraq. www.winwithoutwarus.org War on Want Group asking people to sign up to a campaign saying that 'the only war worth fighting is the war on poverty'. www.waronpoverty.org Women in black International peace network that holds silent vigils to protest war and human rights abuses. Www.womeninblack.net Women's International League for Peace Women campaigning for peace since the early 1900's. www.ukwilpf.gn.apc.org 100 poets against the war 'Instant anthology' chapbook series for peace. www.poetsagainstthewar.org THAT’S ALL FOLKs for another issue of the Purple Valley Newsletter. This email publication now goes to over 3,500 recipients around the world, and everyone is welcome to use it. Entries for the next issue (probably due out in mid April, so please don’t send info on any events before, say, the 15th April) should be sent to annie or through www.yogagoa.com Entries 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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