|
N
E W S L E T T E R.. A R C H I V E S
• Y
O G A L I C I O U S #16
— November / 2001
|
|
Namaste Yogis and Yoginis, Welcome to Yogalicious 16. I imagine the Holidays may feel a little different for us this year. Maybe more meaningful, maybe more difficult. But, while the Holidays have long been associated with stress, they can acutally be a time of healing. Consider Thanksgiving. Practicing gratitude and thanksgiving is a powerful way to connect with feelings of love and boost the immune system. Gratitude is like a powerful spiritual vitamin. But gratitude might be more complex or difficult for those of us whose lives may have been shadowed by loss or illness in the last year. This issue of Yogalicious focuses on various ways to heal your body and spirit this winter, with however you are feeling. While there is so much I want to express, I have decided to devote this issue to ideas for healing, coping, and rebuilding. May all beings experience peace, |
|
——
IN THIS ISSUE ——
|
| TEACHER TRAINING |
| A DAY OF BLISS |
| PRAYERS FOR THANKSGIVING GATHERINGS |
| WORKSHOPS |
 |
| WORDS OF WISDOM |
|
“Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life.” — Northrup Christiane |
| DAILY GRATITUDE |
|
"Both
abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel
realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden
we will tend... when we choose not to focus on what is missing from
our lives but are grateful for the abundance that's present -- love,
health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature and personal pursuits
that bring us pleasure -- the wasteland of illusion falls away and
we experience Heaven on earth." Sarah Ban Breathnach After each yoga session, I take a moment to bring to mind whatever I have gratitude for at that moment. It is the perfect time to practice. Try it next time you sit quietly at the end of your practice. Bring to mind anything you are grateful for (big or small). Then send out your appreciation in return. back to top |
| BUT WHAT IF I'M NOT FEELING SO GRATEFUL? |
| It's been a funky year. It's not uncommon to find it hard to connect with feelings of gratitude. Readmore: http://chronicfatigue.about.com/library/weekly/aa112598.htm?once=true& back to top |
| JUICY |
| I've found the Juice Master of the Universe. Melvin at Lifetyme Health Foods on 6th Ave (btwn 8-9). He's there m-f 7-3pm. I love his Power Pleaser -- All greens (spinach, kale, and parsley) with lemon, ginger, apple. Juicing is a great way to keep your immune system strong and digestive track clean. back to top |
| COLOR NURTURES |
| Color has long been known to have the power to nurture the body and spirit. It can affect all body systems, from blood pressure and body temperature to muscular activity and the immune system. Read about color's effects:http://www.dewi-indah.com/color/index.htm. back to top |
| COUNTING SHEEP? |
| With the intense stress of these past months, many of you have expressed difficulty sleeping. I've had some great results with ALLUNA - an over the counter Herbal sleep aid. It's a blend of Valerian root and hops extract. (Check with your doctor before taking.) back to top |
| WINTER BLUES |
| Many of us feel "off" as the days get shorter and we have less exposure to sunlight and to others. It might not be just in your "imagination." There is lots of research now on Seasonal Affective Disorder. Learn more at: http://mentalhealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa120897.htm back to top |
| RINSE YOUR NOSE |
| Bronchial and sinus infections arise as we crank up heaters and get less fresh air. To help prevent colds and infections, I use a Netti Pot throughout the winter. A Netti pot is a simple ceramic device with a long spout that has apparently been around for about as long as the practice of medicine. You fill it with warm water and a teaspoon of sea salt, pour the water in one nostril and have it come out the other! It takes practice but I found it is well worth the effort! Using a Netti Pot can helpremove certain virus products, making less work for the body's natural immune and disease-fighting systems. To read more about nasal irrigation http://www.scand-yoga.org/english/shop/uk_neti.html back to top |
| THE GENTLE ART OF BLESSING |
| To bless means to wish, unconditionally, total, unrestricted good for others and events from the deepest wellspring in the innermost chamber of your heart. TO READ MORE on The Art of Blessing go to: http://innerself.com/Towards_2000_Plus/gentle_art_of_blessing.htm back to top |
| TEACHER TRAINING |
| I am excited to announce I am leading a Yoga Teacher Training Program along with Senior Yoga Zone teacher, Carrie Parker. This program begins April 2002. It is designed for serious yoga practitioners interested in either deepening their study of yoga or teaching. It's also good for teachers who are working towards their National Certification. The program will take place over 9 months, approximately one weekend per month, and meets the standards of the National Yoga are held in Hoboken, NJ. (Less than a 15 minute commute from NYC) To receive an application or for more information please email jillian_love@yahoo.com or carrierparker@aol.com. back to top |
| A DAY OF BLISS |
|
On November 11, I hosted a 2-hour Restorative Retreat at Yoga Zone. It was wonderful! In addition to six talented and giving assistants, I had two special guest Healers from Integrative Rehab Therapy who made sure all 40 yogis got plenty of hands-on-work to help release tension and blocked energy. Restorative poses are simple yet profound. You lay passively over props such as bolsters and blankets, holding poses for 10-15 minutes while you relax deeply and focus gently on your breath. With the help of gravity and intention you can surrender layers of deeply stored tension. Muscles melt, the mind calms, and the heart softens. It was incredible to watch the energy in the room shift and lighten. My next mini-retreat is Saturday January 26 and I'll be teaching along with Lois Nesbit. And Feb 16 I'll offer the Restorative Retreat along with our special guest healers again! More details to come. back to top |
| PRAYERS FOR THANKSGIVING GATHERINGS |
|
JOINING
TOGETHER FOR THE RENEWAL OF LIFE PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE
|
| WORKSHOPS |
|
ECSTASY
OF SOUND WITH Jennifer Berezan A DAY OF MEDITATION
WITH SHARON SALZBERG YOGA IN PARADISE
|
|
Thanks for joining me here. I'd love to hear your ideas or suggestions. I
am also looking for your help. Please email me if you have any suggestions
of places I should look at to hold a yoga retreat (near or far).
And, I am looking to contribute writings on yoga and meditation
to other publications. If you have any recommendations regarding
this please let me know. As
always, email me if you have an email address change or would like
to add a friend to this distribution. |
|
With much love, P.S. photos from fall retreat should be up on my website in a few weeks |