GOOD MORNING PRECIOUS ONES
Honouring the Universe – The philosophy of The Australasian Yoga Institute….
How about we start the new year thinking about (and practising) forgiveness. Nothing can happen, we can't move forward, we can't grow until we have forgiven others and importantly forgiven ourselves. But we have to be honest. It is not about forgiving others BECAUSE WE CAN'T FORGIVE OURSELVES. You have to look the situation, whatever it is, firmly in the face, and be honest about it – remember the yamas.
I had an example of this happen (years ago) through the yoga school. One of our students, who was almost through the course was asked to repeat a module. She had taken a long time to do the course, many false starts, and was almost to the end. Then, inspite of the warning printed on every assessment sheet "that everything submitted must be in your own hand - your own writing, your own illustrations etc", she sent pages of downloaded documentation with none of her own words or drawings. Everything had been copied and downloaded. It was a big module, but one everyone attempts honestly even if they are not Leonardo di Vinci.
After discussing the situation with Debs, I asked the student to repeat the module, and the line went dead. There was no further communication, until (as my special project about forgiveness) I sent out a call for all those people who had some forgiveness to do, some ends to tie up with anyone, or themselves, (situations they found difficult to face) to send an anonymous postcard to me with brief facts, and the forgivenesses. It had no reason to make sense – being between them and God. These postcards would never be seen by anyone else, and I would burn them at a little ceremony letting go of the past. I hoped that this action would cause my students to reflect on the past, reflect on their actions, and start down the path of forgiveness.
You guessed it. The girl above sent me a postcard "forgiving me for not passing her assignment". I knew her distinctive handwriting, and had a little smile to myself. She had "forgiven me", because it was impossible for you to look at her own actions. For me there was no forgiveness required to be given, she just had to send in an honest assignment.
I was not angry, I was just saddened, and surprised – she had worked hard all year, and now she had blown it. Her postcard indicated that she was still angry with me. I think this was because a. she didn't get her own way, and b. she was unable to accept the situation, and forgive herself. This was a block in her path towards self development, and she surely knows it at some level.
She could still, even after all the time that has passed, rectify it and pass her exam. It requires forgiving herself, and being honest about the situation. How many of you out there have a situation like this one? Something that your anger and or dishonesty is preventing you from achieving?
Dear students and others….make sure you are angry about what you think you are angry about. See each situation as it honestly is, no excuses necessary, and then you can move forward into forgiveness and your future. We are none of us perfect (thank goodness!)
If you want to send a FORGIVENESS POSTCARD, you always can. I will burn the past for you in a simple ceremony….sometimes it helps just writing it down.
THE NEWSLETTERS, THE BLOGS and the bees!
I have been blogging away this week. Especially the bee blog, take a peek.
If you want to check out the GF (Gluten Free) blog all about THE SIMPLE LIFE, the address is www.mygfday.blogspot.com.au
Catch up with me any time on my YOGA BLOG www.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.
ONE all about my paintings. www.notquitemirka.blogspot.com
And MEDITATION AND THE SPIRIT OF BEEKEEPING www.beemeditation.blogspot.com
"YARN-BOMBING" We will be returning to yarn bombing Fridays at the library at the beginning of the school year, and hope that you will be joining us then, even if you can't knit!
(If you are looking for a Holiday project, go see the ZPAGETTI on the web site shop www.yogabeautiful.com.au)
HOW ABOUT AFFILIATING NOW?
Those girls in far flung Australian outposts of Yoga First (or even International Outposts), please consider becoming an AFFILIATE. That means you will be me where you are. You can be a teacher training centre, and you could be one by next week if you meet our criteria which is no onerous. If you have done our course, we know you and are happy to have you become a teacher training centre. Think about it. Then Do it.
"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)
YOGA CLASSES
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 to 5.30. Yoga: Sat. 2.30 to 4pm Bookings required.
"DUNIERA": From March this year for 8 weeks, I will be holding the Tuesday evening class at Duniera, a fabulous old mansion on Mt.Macedon. You won't often get the opportunity to do your yoga in such splendid surroundings (actually the kitchen alone is large enough to have a class in, just by itself). The cost of the class is $20 because custodial staff needs to be employed to watch that we don't run off with the paintings, or drapes. This is a "one off" chance to do yoga in a beautiful old mansion, so take advantage of this opportunity.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING MORNING: Wednesday 3rd February 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. The next one will be Wednesday 3rd February.
THE CHAKRAS - A COLOURING-IN BOOK -
Do you like colouring in…If you do, you will love the CHAKRA CHARTS. They will keep you busy for some time. You could hand them around the family and get everyone involved. What a great project. If you want a copy of your own to colour in you can go to easy, or you can get one from Deb or me anytime. Just contact us on our email and we will take it from there. The cost is $43.50 and we will post it anywhere in Australia free postage. Or go to www.myyogabooks.etsy.com and you can paypal it.
MEDITATION PRACTICE AND THE SPIRIT OF BEEKEEPING
My bee blog is getting good attention, and I have had quite a few enquiries. If you would like to know more about the bees, or start a bee meditation, or a bee meditation group, then make a beelinewww.beemeditation.blogspot.com . you will "bee" surprised.
BEE MEDITATIONS - My bee blog is not just about the care and upkeep – goodness me, I am not terrific about that yet, being a mere apprentice, but I am preparing and putting up a series of BEE MEDITATIONS. You may not have bees, that's OK. I am sure you can imagine one, and the sound, and that will be excellent. Please go to the site and see what you think. At the very least you will see a fantastic photo.
THE YAMAS (Our book is on etsy!)
……on ETSY where it is available as a PDF for $7.99 www.MyYogaBooks.etsy.com
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 the book I have just put on easy. " HOW TO BECOME A YOGA TEACHER BY HOME STUDY". The cost of this book is $2.99 and it is available by going to
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. This book has just been made Available on iBooks too.
"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!
Well, I am not sure that as an experiment this was a success. You asked for cheaper registration and insurance, I have given you one of the best in the business and had hoped you would recognise what a fantastic opportunity it was – and you didn't. Deb and I have had a good chat about it. We will run it until June, and if few of you take it up, we will go back to the way things were. More expensive, but still one of the best insurance schemes around…... The ball is in your court now. If you are just waiting to sign up go to the web site www.yogabeautiful.com.au
THE OCEAN OF LIFE
This is the second painting for the June Exhibition. Like Muladhara, it had a mind of its own and appeared. I am so looking forward to showing you these fantastic meditations in paint that have revealed themselves to me. I will have this one finished by the end of the week, and the next is already nudging its way into my dreamings.
After the exhibition, so that you will be able to buy an A5 piece of one or more paintings (depending on which paintings lend themselves to this) together with a certificate of authenticity. The money we raise will go towards providing scholarships for potential teachers who cannot afford to do our course. We always provide scholarships, and these won't stop, the art sold will just allow us to do more.
"Circle the sun and you become a sun. Circle a Master and you become one" (Rumi)
THE SHOP and ETSY
Instore now – Our newest Radiant Core DVD of course. Our best sellers are neti pots, plus - real liquorice root tea, bands, straps, yoga mat bags, tarot cards and so on and so on.
Have you seen our 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.
ETSY – A market place site. Very exciting. Please have a browse if you never have been before. If you want to buy from us on ETSY, please go to www.myyogabooks.etsy.com
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.
THE RECIPES – "No grain no pain" A GUIDE TO THE SIMPLE LIFE.
For Recipes and GF hints go to www.mygfday.blogspot.com.au
NUT MILK BAGS
It took me ages to take my nut milk bag out of its pretty box, but I have and it is fantastic. I don't just use it for nut milk. I also use it to strain jam, make yoghurt cheese, grow sprouts (and skim the pond). How many uses have you found. Such a great kitchen implement, with no moving parts – easy to clean. www.yogabeautiful.com.au
THE GARDEN:
The bees have become the central focus of my garden. They are so calming and beautiful. I am getting a "super" to put on top of my little hive so there will be more honey. Already the strong smell of honey is in the air in the evenings. I did my emails out there with the bees the other nite. It was wonderful. Perfect.
I have ordered "THE SHAMANIC WAY OF THE BEE" and it has arrived. If you would like to reserve a copy email me yogafirst@netcon.net.au I am not sure of the cost. About $15 I would expect plus postage.
YIN YOGA DVD with Paul Grilley
We have another shipment…. 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
JAHNE'S MENTORING SESSIONS – "Step4th Mentoring"
Because Jahne has been teaching yoga for more than 40 years, and running a business the Buddhist way for much longer than that (and successfully) she is often asked for advice. Asking course questions is free, but, if you wish to have Jahne 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.
'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 yoga classes are the source of a CIRCLE OF WOMEN, and the luncheon functions and etc provides the fun part of our circle. 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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