GOOD MORNING PRECIOUS ONES
Honouring the Universe – The philosophy of The Australasian Yoga Institute….
This morning I would like you to think about "TITHING"
It is my belief that we are all a part of a Universal Bank of energy. We are spiritual beings having a human experience, and we are not outside of this energy.. We exist within it. You will only discover the joy of giving, and the depth to which it can prosper you, when you actually do it. Tithing helps us to open the doors of our mind, and enter into a whole new relationship with money and guaranteed supply. The money can come "from wherever it is now" to you. There is no shortage of money – there is a unwillingness to give because of a feeling of lack.
* The core of the process is to calculate your income from all sources, work out what 10% of it is, and then GIVE THAT 10% AWAY.
* It should not be given to an organisation that gives you something material as a benefit for that donation. It is preferably and anonymous expression of giving, and no tithe is too big or too small.
* I see it as inappropriate to respond to an organisation or person who asks for the money, when we give because of a feeling of guilt. That is not tithing, which is an expression of the "joy of giving".
* Develop an awareness to notice people and groups who help others to feel empowered, and give because you love to do it. It can be a tithe of time and expertise, if you actually have no money at all.
* I am not suggesting that well known charities should not be supported, however, this is another form of giving, and is not to be confused with tithing.
* When a group ask you to regularly tithe to them from your income then I see that as a tax, not a tithe.
TITHING IS NOT STAGNANT OR FIXED. It has free flowing as the dynamically changing universe. Remember that regular giving means regular receiving. If your income is shrinking, don't contract, EXPAND. Give, give, give and see what happens.
"YARN-BOMBING"
We have finished for the year. Going back the second week in January preparing for Anzac Day. We have got the OK to make the garden in front of the library a "sea of Poppies", so I hope that you will all start making little red flowers with black centres. They don't have to look exactly like poppies, just red and black the size of a poppy. They can be knitted, crochet'd or sewn. Maybe it is something you and the children can do over the holidays.. You could drop the finished poppies into the studio or to LuLu in the library at any time.
HOW ABOUT AFFILIATING IN THE NEW YEAR?
You have been teaching for some time now, have a full book in your classes? The next step is to apply for affiliation with us so that you can be a teacher training centre where you are. We still do all the modules, the theory, but you get to teach the asanas, techniques – the hands-on stuff.
It is the natural progression, and you can set your own rates, your own school name etc – just under our banner. Think about it and get back to me.
"You are the ruby in the heart of granite. How long will you try to deceive us. We can see the truth in your eyes. So come, return to the root of the root of your own self" (Rumi)
"MEDICINE STONES" MASSAGE WITH JAHNE – I have sent out the Christmas Specials, and you should have received them. Please book ahead – you know what Christmas is like AND I AM TAKING 2 WEEKS OFF. No massages, no yoga, nothing but doing my own thing in that time. www.pptmassage.com
PPT/MEDICINE STONE MASSAGE COURSE:
I have received a number of requests and have decided to conduct a course over the holidays. If you want to be a professional masseur, then join me. The course will take place on Sunday January 12th and Sunday February 23rd, there is a home study component, a physical assessment and an exam. The EARLY BIRD cost of the course is $450 or, it can be paid off over 3 months ($100 per month) after a deposit of $175. Please email me if you would like to do the course. yogafirst@netcon.net.au or you can enrol and post/scan the form to me. Do this via the web site. www.pptmassage.com
MAKING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS WITH THE CHILDREN
Here's another idea. I was reminded of it when I saw a Miss Marple mystery recently. Paper chains. First you need some paper in different colours – we used to use crepe paper at home and at school , but anything will do. Even left over Christmas wrapping. Cut into length about 20cmx3cm. Then make chains by linking and looping, sticking one loop through another. They will look like a long coloured chain when you are finished. You can use clag, glue stick or cello tape to stick the ends of the loops to each other forming the chain. The Miss Marple movie where they actually do this is "Murder on the 4.45 from Paddington".
When I was at school there was no such thing as tinsel or bought decorations, we had to make them all ourselves. It was a great family activity and I recall sitting with mum, dad and my sister making these chains of different lengths and thicknesses – some tiny ones for the tree, and larger ones for around the house. We also used to string popcorn, but it took longer because we ate it as we went along.
YOGA CLASSES – closing between 23rd December and re-opening 6th January. Dates and times as usual.
STUDIO WITH JAHNE: Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6.30.
Saturday 12.30 - Restorative Yoga - "The Strawberries and Cream" of yoga.
WOODEND COMMUNITY CENTRE: Wed. 12.30 and Saturday at 10. $5 pp per class, bring a mat
INNISFREE: Yoga/life skills Mon. Wed. 2.30. Yoga: Sat. 2.30pm Bookings required.
CASTLEMAINE: "RADIANT CORE CLASS" NEW TIME!! The first Monday in the month only, still at 12.40. The next class is Monday the 6th of January
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING MORNING: Wednesday 8th January at 9am (not 9.30). Please make every effort to be there, the classes are getting better and better. Much more participation and discussion. This will be our last before the new year.
CHRISTMAS FEES:
Christmas is only a week away. No-one likes to talk about money, BUT, now is the time to consider your Christmas budget. Every year we get a number of folk who have left their Christmas plans to the last minute and email to ask if I wouldn't mind them not paying their fees for a few months while they "catch up". If you haven't thought about your budget, think now. Maybe pay your fees in advance.
THE YAMAS (Our book is on etsy!)
If you are doing the teacher training course, and you think you will be teaching, then you will need this book on THE YAMAS in order that you understand utterly what they are all about. You may think you do, but I have to say, few people do. I have made the cost very low so that you all can afford a copy… A few students have already accessed it on ETSY where it is available as a PDF for $7.99 www.MyYogaBooks.etsy.com
Now that "THE YAMAS, Simple and Serious" ($7.99) is up on Etsy, I am working on new Ebooks. "HOW TO BECOME A YOGA TEACHER BY HOME STUDY" is up on Etsy, and has just been sent to the publisher and I am half way through "101 WAYS TO KICK START YOUR YOGA BUSINESS and your life (via the Yamas)". The next in planning stage is "HOW TO START AND RUN A SUCCESSFUL YOGA STUDIO" These last three are $2.99 each, and available to everyone and also on Etsy (soon to be Ebooks) www.MyYogaBooks.etsy.com
WOODEND ARTISANS
There is a wonderful group of artists and artisans forming a collective at The Black Forest Sawmill. There is an exhibition happening at the moment at their headquarters, 988 Blackforest Drive, Woodend. Www.artisansatthemill.com.au
"There is no ladder to climb; there is only the first step, and the first step is an everlasting step" Krishnamurti
REGISTRATION/INSURANCE for $275 TOGETHER! The two!
It is that time of the year - Please check your insurance status. Just to reiterate….This offer is NOT available without the Registration. It is because you are Registering through us that the Insurance company was able to lower their price. We lowered ours a little to show good faith, and Bingo! A fantastic offer. If you don't use it, the numbers will drop making it impractical, and we will revert to the old way and the old price (ouch!). (Registration/Insurance on the web site www.yogabeautiful.com.au)
"HUSBANDS, HATS, HIGH-TEA and HARPIST". Cost:$25
Adam the owner of The Harvester has reduced the price for us – so, take advantage of his generous offer.
Once again, because this is being specially catered, just for us, we need to know if you are coming. It is awfully difficult if you just turn up.)
WHEN: Saturday 4TH JANUARY at 1pm at
WHERE: The Tylden Harvester (the art deco restaurant at the Tylden/Trentham/Kyneton roads intersection).
*****RSVP TO ME, EMAIL PLEASE – this is a "catered affair" and we would encourage you to please pay with your booking, over the phone by credit card, or if you can at class. To organise by phone please book with Debbie on Tuedays or Wednesdays only at 0354 273 518
DRESS CODE: This is going to be a fun day, and like our Oaks Day function we are asking our attendees to dress up with a hat (and maybe gloves). It will be a real Windsor Hotel Style High Tea. We are encouraging you to bring your husband, but please we are dressing, and he has to dress up too. A BOW TIE FOR THE BOYS PLEASE. To book, Phone Deb, or Email me yogafirst@netcon.net.au
"Circle the sun and you become a sun. Circle a Master and you become one" (Rumi)
THE SHOP:
Instore now – Our newest Radiant Core DVD of course. The ZPAGETTI knitting yarn in all colours. Our best sellers are neti pots, plus - real liquorice root tea, bands, straps, yoga mat bags, tarot cards and so on and so on. If you have an item you would like to sell, please let me know. We are always looking for items for the shop. I have put up some of my tiny little sweaters which are actually "egg cosies". I know its an old fashioned idea, but very useful.
As you know, we are agents for a wonderful environmentally friendly yarn called ZPAGETTI. This new yarn is also great to knit bags, cushions, fruit bowls, rugs etc etc. Free pattern with the purchase of the yarn. It knits up fast!!!! JOIN THE STUDIO CROCHET AND KNITTING CLASSES IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MAT BUT DON'T KNOW HOW.
Instead of having a cup and going backward and forward to the Ocean, each time just getting a cupful. Become a cup LIVING IN THE OCEAN – the Ocean of Shakti, the Ocean of energy.
MY YOGA BOOKS -
I am really getting stuck in to writing (and I love it). Once I start writing even I amazed at how much is stuffed into my brain about yoga. I am unstuffing and letting you have the benefit. My booklets will all be under $10 and I suggest that you get them all as they come off the press. If you are training to be a teacher, have graduated, are running a small or large studio, or plan to, then these are indispensable.
"THE YAMAS Simple and Serious" $7.99
"HOW TO BECOME A YOGA TEACHER BY HOME STUDY" $2.99. If you are "fence sitting", deciding whether to be a yoga teacher, to move from the "introduction course" to the full professional certification, then you would do well to read this book. Www.MyYogaBooks.etsy.com. If you are an Affiliate and have some students you would like to enrol in your teacher training course, then this may be a good investment.
And nearly finished – soon to be loaded 'HOW TO START AND RUN A SUCCESSFUL YOGA STUDIO" $2.99
For all my books, my main outlet is www.myyogabooks.etsy.com
GI/GF (?) WITH JAHNE
I went to Olive Jones Restaurant last weekend whilst they were dealing with a wedding, in particular saw the cutting up of a wedding cake – what a difficult and exacting job. Everyone of course HAS to have a piece. This cake was made by BLACKBIRD CAKES in Woodend and it was a stunner. I was so engrossed that when they offered me a piece I was so engrossed (and distracted), that I said "yes" and ate it, only waking up to the fact that it was probably loaded with flour when it had gone down the gullet. OOPS. It was a very tiny piece, it did cause me some grief, but darlings, it was worth it – what a lovely cake. Even the icing was beautiful.
THE GARDEN:
It has been perfect gardening weather, and in spite of the fact I have had a recovering shoulder injury (not from yoga), I found myself lopping away. I really shouldn't have, but it was getting to be a bit like "tiger country" out the back. I could have asked for support, but I did it myself, and I enjoyed it. However, it is amazing how much slower everything is when you can't use one shoulder! I cropped the broad beans. Got heaps, and also froze the tips of the plants. They will make great dips when there are few green things about.
The raspberries are providing lots of berries already, and thanks to the cat, I don't think I will have to net. She is doing a good guard job.
YIN YOGA DVD with Paul Grilley
We are selling these for under $40 plus postage which may explain our turnover. When I bought mine I paid nearly $100 for it and was pleased to do it. So if you want a set, order now from the shop on our web site – or ring Debbie and she will post one out as soon as they come to hand – call on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 0354 273 518 (or order one when you come to teacher training. Www.yogabeautiful.com.au
FACEBOOK/BLOGS
Catch up with me over Christmas on my YOGA BLOG www.myyogabeautiful.blogspot.comwww.myyogabeautiful.blogspot.com
I am putting this newsletter up on the blog after I have posted it here. So if you want to get in first with the newsletter – I put it on the blog before it goes to the publisher…… that's where to look.
JAHNE'S MENTORING SESSIONS – "Step4th Mentoring"
This is the time of the year when friction happens in families. It is also the time of the year when we think we are going to do heaps and then feel bad because we haven't. The next step is "ring Jahne". I love it when you do, but there are only so many hours in a day, and I do have a few rules.
Because I have been teaching yoga for more than 40 years, and running a business the Buddhist way for much longer than that (and successfully) I am often asked for advice. Asking course questions is welcome and free, but, if you wish to have me help you with relationships, career, or just getting personally "unstuck" then that is coaching/mentoring and does come with a cost. Her charge per half hour for mentoring is $75 and $65 for student teachers. It is amazing how much you can shift in half an hour when you strip away the unnecessary chatter. It's the Buddhist way.
"THE WOODEND MINISTRY OF FOOD".
This is the time of the year when you can donate some of your time to those less fortunate. I am sure that in your town there are community dinners being catered for and to – they always need helpers. Contact your local council if you are not sure about where these dinners are, or your local Church. If you have time read "The Ethics of what we Eat" by Peter singer.
'A CIRCLE OF WOMEN" (our monthly meetings – next one see above)
A CIRCLE OF WOMEN may just be the most powerful force known to humanity. If you have one, embrace it. If you need one, seek it. DIVE IN, HOLD ON, LOVE IT UP. Get naked. Let them see you. Let them hold you. Let your reluctant tears fall. Let yourself rise fierce and love gentle. YOU WILL BE CHANGED. The very fabric of your being will be altered by this, if you allow it. PLEASE, PLEASE ALLOW IT (author:: Jeanette Leblanc).
Our monthly lunches are becoming a meeting place for our yoga girls and others, and certainly are a CIRCLE OF WOMEN. Please join in.
REGARDING DEBBIE – If you want to speak to Debbie about any aspect of the courses – she has done them, please remember that she only comes in on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. She is available on Ph: 0354 273 518. I am always here, and available preferably on email or text because I teach. Don't hesitate to email me and I will answer your email or text as soon as I can..
Log on to our Web site www.yogabeautiful.com.au,
and tune in to our videos daily.
ENJOY – Love and Blessings,
Namaste Jahne
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