Namaste Dear Friends,

This issue of YOGALICIOUS comes to you with deep love and peace. Teaching in NYC and Hoboken this past week, has been a great source of strength and illumination for me. I have never been so grateful to do my work. I have never seen strangers be so unconditionally willing to care and support each other; it's a great reminder that our true nature is of love and compassion. And, although, I too have moments when I want to shrink up into a ball (or run for the hills), I continue to find faith in Edwin Chapin's words, “Out of Suffering have emerged the strongest souls.”

While there is so much I want to express, I have decided to devote this issue to ideas for healing, coping, and rebuilding.

With gratitude and support,
Jillian

“Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your thought unguarded”

“The thought manifests as the word; The word manifests as deed; The deed develops into habit; And habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care, and let it spring from love Born out of concern for all beings.”

“The yoga in paradise retreat was healing sun, white sand, gleaming stars, gentle breezes, swaying hammocks, no clocks and yoga yoga yoga. Two words for you, just go!"— Renee

Join me for a yoga vacation in Isla Mujeres, Mexico March 9-16, 2001 or March 16-23, 2001. Come relax and renew with soft white sand, crystal Caribbean water, golden sunshine, and delicious yoga. We will share a two-hour yoga practice each morning and six evening classes Throughout the week. The rest of the time is yours to vacation in paradise however you desire. Deposits due October 31. Space is going quickly! Visit http://www.yogajillian.com For more information or call 201-377-7010.   back to top

I recommend EVERYONE go get a good massage. Here's the latest recommendation - Hugh Mulcahy. He specializes in medical massage, PRENATAL massage, Swedish, shiatsu, and cranio sacral. He's in the 34 st area but makes house calls to. phone: 212 679 4860 email: hmulcahy@woldnet.att.net (some insurance accepted.).   back to top

THICH NHAT HANH - An Evening of Peace: Embracing Anger, Embracing Suffering Tuesday, September 25, 2001. The Riverside Church. 490 Riverside Drive, 120-122 street. 212 870 6700. Free admission, seating is limited. 7:00PM, Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

BEGINNERS ORIENTATION WORKSHOP - with Jillian Friday, September 28. 6pm - 8pm. Yoga Zone, 138 Fifth Avenue. (at 19th street) 212-647-9642. Please share this with your friends who are new to yoga or ready to try it. This is orientation is designed for both first time and beginner students who wish to deepen their understanding of yoga and learn the basics necessary to participate comfortably and safely in a group class. $40 in advance. Includes free Yoga Zone videotape at Workshop. Pre-registration is suggested.

SPECIAL YOGA ZONE BENEFIT - Renew and Recharge with Jillian, Beverly Murphy, Rachel Zinman. Saturday, September 29. 2:30-5:30 Yoga Zone, 138 Fifth Avenue. (at 19th street) 212-647-9642. All proceeds go to families of Fireman and Policeman who died in their rescue efforts at the Trade Centers. This special workshop will include one hour of Vinyasa flow, one hour of deep openers, one hour of restorative and deep relaxation. For more information call the Yoga Zone at 212 647 9642.

MARK WHITWELL - Connecting Asana, Pranayama, & Meditation into a Seamless, Personalized Practice Saturday, October 6th 2-5 PM Yoga Zone, 138 Fifth Avenue. (at 19th street) 212-647-9642 Fee $40 in advance. $45 day of workshop. Mark has enjoyed a more than 20 year relationship with the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and with his son T.K.V. Desikachar. He was the editor and contributor to T.K.V. Desikachar?s Book The Heart of Yoga.

VYAAS HOUSTON - Yoga and the Certainty of Freedom Saturday, October 13. 12:30 - 5:00. Yoga Zone, 138 Fifth Avenue. (at 19th street) 212-647-9642138 . In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali offers a precise inner mapping of the essential truths we need to free ourselves. It is a crystal clear model of living consciously in the present, being sure of our path and our choices. Vyaas Houston is the founder of the American Sanskrit Institute. He studied Sanskrit with Ramamurti Mishra and at Columbia University (M.A.). He is the author of a translation, the Yoga Sutra Workbook and has recorded the sutras and created a mandala diagram.

Yoga Zone (138 Fifth Ave, NYC 212 647 9642)
Tue and Thur 6pm-7:25 Level 2.
Wednesday 12:30-1:30 Level 2.

Hoboken YMCA - 14th and Washington. (201 963 4100)
Tue and Thur 9:00am-10:15.
CHANGE starting OCTOBER 6
Saturdays: 9:15-11:00 Yoga and Mediation - Intermediate
11:05-12:15 Beginners - Gentle Yoga.

I will be away Oct 5-7 teaching a yoga retreat in Kent Connecticut. (Just a few spaces left if you want to come. Call 201 377- 7010.)

Thank you so much for reading, for being part of this community, for your practice and commitment to healing. May you continue to return repeatedly to the light with in you during your yoga practice and throughout your day.

I would really love to hear from you and how you are. Please share any ideas or suggestions you might have for us at this time. And as always, email me if you have an email address change or would like to add a friend to this distribution. Lastly, remember that its' very healing to spend lots of time with family, friends, and neighbors!