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 #6 — November / 2000

Namaste Yogis and Yoginis, Welcome to YOGALICIOUS #6.
May this season of celebration, bring you much joy... and even some relaxation! Read on for ways to nurture and balance yourself during this exciting yet demanding time of year. Shanti! jillian
 
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Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill/ Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt/ Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench/ Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner / Do your work, and then step back. The only path to serenity.
 
GIVING
Every time you practice yoga, even if only for a few minutes, you receive a endless benefits in your body, mind and nervous system. increased flexibility, strength, circulation. However, did you also realize that your practice does not only benefit you? When you practice — you become more centered and relaxed, more present. When you are relaxed, people around you feel more relaxed. Your energy directly effects those around you; that’s just the way it is. Therefore, your practice benefits everyone you come into contact with. What a wonderful way to give this time of year!      back to top
 
PARADISE CALLING
Are you coming? Do not forget to make your reservation by November 30 for the YOGA Vacation in Isla Mujheres Mexico. If you need more information email or call me at 201-377-7010.      back to top
 
LOVE THE PANTS
As per many requests, here it is again. You can find those great yoga pants I talked about in my first newsletter at http://www.athleta.com For cool men’s yoga pants check http://prana.com      back to top
 
THAI YOGA MASSAGE
I recently completed the level one training of THAI YOGA HEALING, with Jonas Westring. Wow, I LOVE this work! Many people describe it as “having yoga done to you.” You lie on the floor, in comfortable clothes and get fully stretched, rubbed, and opened in all those hard-to-open places. By the end of the session you feel like you have just come out of a magical savasana. But, what is it exactly? Traditional Thai Massage fluidly blends assisted yoga stretches; rhythmic deep-tissue compression; energy balancing through accupressure and Thai energy lines; meditation, and breath work. The work promotes deep relaxation and enhanced energy, fully rejuvenating the body and mind. It opens meridians; relieves pain and muscle tension; improves blood and lymph circulation; increases flexibility; and, balances the nervous system. For more information on Thai Yoga sessions with me call 201-377-7010. To read more about Traditional Thai Massage check out this web site: http://www.ancientmassage.com      back to top
 
SOUNDS TRUE
For a wonderful, wide range of affordable audio books, videos, and music.. Call 800-333-9185 or visit: http://www.soundstrue.com      back to top
 
RESTORATIVE YOGA
Restorative Yoga is a deeply healing and meditative experience that opens the body, melts away stress, and rejuvenates your entire being. In Restorative poses you are passive while your body is fully supported and held by props (i.e.: blankets, bolsters, pillows). When the body is fully supported you are able to let go more completely. Restorative yoga is great for everyone - ESPECIALLY this time of year! These resources could help you get started on a home practice: (all available at Amazon.com): VIDEO: 1. Yoga Journal’s Yoga Practice for Relaxation. 2. Living Yoga How to Use Yoga Props - Bolsters, Blankets, Pillows. BOOK: RELAX & RENEW - RESTFUL YOGA FOR STRESSFUL TIMES by Judith Lasater. PROPS: http://huggermugger.com      back to top
 
RECOMMENDATION FROM FELLOW YOGIS
Starting in November, The Insight Meditation Center and The New York Open Center are running a 9- month program: Mindfulness, The key to Insight and Compassion. Nov - May, teachers include Sharon Salzberg and Christopher Titmus. For more information and registration, call 212-219-2527.      back to top
 
THE INVITATION By Oriah Mountain Dreamer.
I haven’t read this book yet, but I loved this excerpt I read from it. Has anyone out there read it yet? Let us know your recommendations. “It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life’s betrayals or have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain! I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it or fix it. I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wilderness and let the exctasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, or to remember the limitations of being human. It doesn’t interest me if the story you’re telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul.”      back to top
 
WORKSHOPS NEW YEARS MINI-RETREAT:
A rejuvenating yummy flow of restorative poses and gentle yoga. January 6 - Saturday 12:00-2:00. At the YMCA, Hoboken. Call 210-963-4100 to register. Limited to 20 people. PARTNER YOGA Come with a friend OR come meet one. Feb 17 - Saturday 12:00-2:00. Call 201-963-4100 to register. Limited to 24 people.      back to top
 
CNN FN: IN THE NEWS
Ok, I really wish I could watch it first, and then decide if I should tell you about it or not. But since I can’t, I’ll just HOPE that it’s a good interview... So - watch “CNN FN” Monday, December 11th at 8:30pm. Eastern Standard Time. - I will be featured on Business Unusual.      back to top
 
Thanks for reading everyone! As always, I’d love to hear your recommendations and comments. Also, if you have a friend who’d like to receive this newsletter, have them send in their e-mail. Please let me know of any email address changes of if you would like to be taken of the distribution.
 
Happy celebrations. With much joy, Jillian

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