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O G A L I C I O U S #22
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Namaste Yogis and Yoginis, Welcome to YOGALICIOUS 22. Hope you enjoyed your 4th of July holiday this year. I spent it in the country soaking up nature, organic foods, and joyous sunshine! I always feel so enriched and healthy spending time outside in the summer (especially in the country). Therefore, this issue of YOGALICIOUS is filled with ideas to infuse your summer with yogic-fun and total well being. Enjoy, |
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| WHAT ARE YOU EATING? |
| HUNTING AND GATHERING |
| YES! |
| SEE CLEARLY |
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| WORDS OF WISDOM |
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“In order to experience the fullest freedom of our hearts, we must say 'no' to that which dishonors us, cloaks our beauty, blocks our happiness, diminishes our health, weakens our self esteem, dis-empowers us, and significantly reduces our psychic savings account.” — John Friend |
| YOGI LOVE YES! |
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Congratulations to David and Denise on their engagement! These two yogis are in my Hoboken class and meet in class! A blessed Yoga Union. We wish you both great happiness. back to top |
| OFF THE MAT |
| Yoga doesn't have to be practiced on your mat, in your postures. Yoga means 'Union', to yoke - uniting our mind, body, and spirit with each other and the universe - connecting fully with each moment. Sometimes, being in nature can help you reach this union more effortlessly. Simply bring a yogic-approach to any activity you choose; i.e.: mindfully approach your swimming, body surfing, or canoeing. Stay gently aware of your breath as you listen to the sound of the water, fully experience the water temperature and texture, observe the nature around you. Try it on a walk or hike. Notice the various smells such as the soil, trees, and flowers. Appreciate the feel of the breeze or warmth of the sunshine. Be silent and listen to the birds and insects. Sense each step as you connect to the earth. For more structure try the walking meditation below. back to top |
| WALKING MEDITATION POEM |
| Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the Earth with your feet. Bring the Earth your love and happiness. The Earth will be safe When we feel safe in ourselves. -- Thich Nhat Hanh back to top |
| GREAT NEWS |
| The Week Magazine is easy to read and offers a synopsis of the weeks events from the world's top newspapers. www.theweekmagazine.com back to top |
| SUN SHINE MUSIC |
| I'm still radiating from a super fun uplifting Dallas-based band that I saw this month. Check them out. www.thepolyphonicspree.com back to top |
| EXCELLENT BODY WORK |
| Everybody Massage by Pam comes highly recommended! Hoboken 201-653-7700 x5 back to top |
| WHAT'S EATING YOU? |
| As you probably know our vitality and health is dependent on our food. But, do we know what we're really eating these days? After reading an enlightening article about Genetically Engineered (GE) foods in Yoga Journal (7/02), I was inspired to do some investigating. I learned some scary stuff about their recent upsurge and the serious hazards they pose on animals, the environment, and us! Scientists warn that GE foods may set off serious allergies, increase cancer risks, produce antibiotic-resistant pathogens, damage food quality, and produce dangerous toxins. They also report various environmental hazards including increased use of highly toxic pesticides, damage to soil fertility, harm to Monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects. Nevertheless, despite increasing sanctioned warnings, bio-engineers continue creating hundreds of new GE foods and crops! Read this article for a basic overview of Genetic Engineering: type in www.inmotionmagazine.com/geff4.html. To read more info visit www.holisticmed.com back to top |
| WHAT ARE YOU EATING? |
| Are you eating GE foods? Moreover, how can you avoid them? visit www.OrganicConsumers.org/ge/consumerwarn.htm back to top |
| HUNTING AND GATHERING |
| Need help finding organic products and food, farmers markets, and coops visit www.organicconsumers.org/purelink.html back to top |
| YES! |
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"Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness,. the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves, too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." -- Mountaineer William H. Murray -- reflecting on the organization and willpower necessary to begin a major expedition. back to top |
| The more beauty you see, the more beauty be. -- Jillian |
| Thanks for reading everyone! As always, I love hearing your comments. Please email me if you have friends whom would like to be added to this distribution, address changes, receive double mailings, or need to remove your address. I'll be away teaching at Omega in Rhinebeck NY August 16-18. May all beings everywhere, and our earth, be at peace, Jillian |