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I honor the place in you in which the entire universe dwells. I honor the place in you which is of love, light, peace and joy. When you are in that place in you and I am in that place in me, We Are One.
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| A vineyard retreat to benefit MS |
Escape to the Heritage Trail
291 North Burnham Highway
Lisbon, Connecticut
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Arrive at the Vineyards: 2:00 p.m.
Depart from the Vineyards: 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $50.00
The first annual Escape to the Heritage Trail to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, CT Chapter, will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2009. This fundraising event will be the summer’s most relaxing get-away in Connecticut.
Participants are invited to attend The Heritage Trail Vineyards, to enjoy a day of wine tasting, cheese pairing, light lunch and delightful sweets all prepared by the famous Chef Harry Schwartz, seen weekly on Fox 61 Morning News, the PBS Show “Chef Harry and Friends” and NBC’s “Today Show” as the chef expert.
The day will also include an art show with artists from the New England area, relaxing light music, raffle prizes and a silent auction with items ranging from tickets to sporting events to themed gift baskets and packages to tickets to the Mohegan Sun Winefest ’10; just too many items to list!
For those interested in being pampered, the event will offer complimentary facials, manicures and massages- this is included with your ticket cost. We are aiming for an all inclusive afternoon of fun and relaxation…
We hope you join us on this exciting day and take advantage of all this event has to offer! Our goal is to create a world free of MS, while taking advantage of all the great aspects of Connecticut.
Proceeds from this event will help fund vital programs and services provided by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, CT Chapter to the more than 6,000 state residents affected by MS.
For more information contact Jessica McNabola, Development Coordinator, at jmcnabola@ctfightsMS.org or call 860.913.2550, ext. 287
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| All Levels Workshop Welcoming Beginners and Experienced Students |
Yoga Nidra is the state of conscious deep sleep. In Yoga Nidra, you’re awake and the body is in a very relaxed state. Yoga Nidra brings calmness, quietness and clarity. It’s one of the deepest of all meditations, leading awareness through many levels of mental process to a state of deep stillness and insight.
This workshop explores various methods of practice that lead to the state of Yoga Nidra through which we can transform stress and experience the fullness of living an authentic life.
Intention, also called sankalpa or affirmation, can be an integral part of the Yoga Nidra process. During Yoga Nidra, the mind is in a state of receptivity that is particularly suited to affirmation. The more relaxed you are, the more effective the affirmation will be, since it will reach all levels of your consciousness.
During Part 1 of the workshop, you’ll be guided on a journey of discovery - to discover and put words to your deepest heart felt longing and - to discover your sacred symbol. You’ll learn about the structure and components of Yoga Nidra. You’ll be guided through a complete Yoga Nidra where you can use your sankalpa and sacred symbol for personal transformation, health and healing.
Part 2 will include another complete Yoga Nidra practice to strengthen your experience. Try it. You’ll love how you feel!
Part 1: Sunday, August 30, 2009
St. James Church
95 Route 2A, Preston, CT 06365
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
$45
Part 2: Monday, August 31, 2009
Ledyard Senior Center
12 Van Tassel Drive, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
$20
Register with Karen at 860.204.0797 or email yogahealsus@yahoo.com
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I will be attending Integrative Yoga Therapy, Module 2 from September 5 - 17, 2009. Join my group "Yoga Heals Us" and enjoy a 20% discount* on your dormitory or standard room. This discount applies to IYT Module 2 and most other program dates that fall between 9/5 - 9/17. Call Kripalu reservations at 866.200.5203 to register with my group.
Kripalu is the nation’s largest and most established center for yoga and holistic living, providing people tools for optimal living for more than 30 years. Every visit immerses you in an experiential curriculum designed to bring vitality to your life from the inside out. Kripalu offers:
- An unparalleled breadth and depth of programming
- The nation’s leading teachers, authors, and thinkers
- Weekend and 5-day programs in the fields of yoga, health and wellness, creativity, and spiritual practice
- An extraordinary location (with spectacular views of the Berkshires)
- All-natural whole-foods cuisine to delight the palate and nourish the body
- An array of daily classes (yoga, meditation, and movement) and amenities (whirlpool, sauna, hiking trails, fitness room, and more).
*Limited to dormitory or shared standard rooms, upgrades to other accommodations will not carry a discount. Discount is not applicable for the KYTA Conference, 500-hour yoga teacher training modules, children’s programs, or healing retreats and cannot be combined with other discounts. Other restrictions may apply.
Here's a list of some of the great programs that fall between 9/5 - 9/17:
Radiant Health: A Weekend Retreat for Women with Sudha
Yoga of Compassionate Awareness with Cheri Huber and Christa Rypins
Integrative Yoga Therapy Module 2 with Joseph and Lilian LePage
Inner Tantric Yoga with David Frawley
The Ecstasy of Chant with Russill Paul
Cultivating Courage in an Uncertain World with Oriah Mountain Dreamer
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| Classes begin September 28, 2009 |
All Ledyard Parks & Recreation classes will be held at Ledyard Center School starting in September.
Mondays: Ledyard Center School
Gentle Yoga, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Intermediate Yoga - 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: St. James Church, Preston
Gentle Yoga, 5 - 6:15 p.m.
Wednesdays: Ledyard Center School
Open Levels Moderate, 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. (New time!)
Let Go of Stress with Yoga Nidra, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
The Big, Beautiful, Bodacious Women will continue in the fall. Day, time and location is still in the works. More info in the next newsletter.
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Beyond Asana: Koshas, Chakra and Mudras
Welcoming Yoga Teachers and Experienced Students
Saturday, September 26, 2009
10 - 4:30 p.m.
St. James Church, 95 Route 2A, Preston, CT
$79 (early bird by 9/12/09, $89 after)
Adaptive Asana for Every Body
Welcoming Yoga Teachers, Beginners and Experienced Students
Saturday, October 24, 2009
10 - 4:30 p.m.
St. James Church, 95 Route 2A, Preston, CT
$79 (early bird by 10/10/09, $89 after)
Yoga Therapy in Practice: A Multidimensional Approach
Welcoming Yoga Teachers and Caring Professionals
Sunday, November 22, 2009
9 - 5 p.m.
Camp Wightman, 207 Coal Pit Hill Road, Griswold, CT
$119 (please register by November 1st. Includes lunch and commuter fee. Read about overnight option at this link: http://www.yogahealsus.com/TAYMSGCT.html)
Yoga for Self-Care
Welcoming Beginners and Experienced Students
Saturday, December 12, 2009
1 - 5 p.m.
St. James Church, 95 Route 2A, Preston, CT
$45 (register with a friend and you both save $10 (2 for $70). Please pre-register by 12/5)
CEUs available for Yoga Teachers. Please request in advance and add $5 to registraton fee.
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| Healing Yoga for Every Body: Retreat for People who have Multiple Sclerosis |
| October 16 - 19, 2009 |
Yoga offers a unique and powerful healing path for people who have MS. Students with little mobility can benefit as much as students with little impairment. Yoga is not all about the body. It's about all the body, mind and spirit. It's about the breath. Yoga teaches awareness, to be present and use the mind in positive ways. The healing path of Yoga enhances health and well-being of body, mind and spirit. The philosophy of Yoga offers a way of living peacefully with what is and a deeper knowing that disease does not define the person. The practice of Yoga can transform our perceptions of our circumstances and ourselves.
Yoga has proven to reduce symptoms of MS including fatigue and muscle weakness. Immerse yourself in a weekend of Yoga designed specifically for people who have multiple sclerosis:
- Adaptive asana to stretch and release tension in muscles and joints
- Breathing techniques to increase energy and release tension
- Restorative Yoga for deep relaxation and stress release
- Yoga nidra and visualization for deep peace and inner healing
- Meditation techniques for inner stillness
- And, fun activities, too!
Participants will leave with new skills, an individually designed home practice, and new friends. Breathe, you can relax now … Yoga Heals Us.
Note: If you need personal assistance, please arrange for a support person to attend the program with you.
Location: Yogaville, 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, Virginia 23921
Tuition: $195 - plus 2 nights accommodations of your choice, which includes all meals, Hatha yoga classes and more
Contact: 800.858.YOGA [9642]
This program will be held in an accessible space. If you need an accessible room, please register as soon as possible.
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| Yoga Teachers - Save the Date! |
| Thursday, November 19 - Sunday, November 22, 2009 |
Workshop / Retreat for Yoga Teachers and Caring Professionals
Camp Wightman, Griswold, Connecticut
I'm very excited to offer the first ever residential retreat program in Connecticut for Teaching Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis and Yoga Therapy in Practice.
This is not just a training program that will enhance your skills as a yoga teacher - it's also a wonderful retreat opportunity for you to take time out for yourself.
Enjoy some quiet reflection, trail walks in the woods, get a massage, gather with friends and colleagues, morning yoga, evening restorative and yoga nidra, kirtan...
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| While they last! |
3 styles, all short sleeve (women only):
Style number Anvil 652
V-neck: sizes Small - XLarge, colors: lime green, charity pink
Style number Gildan G2000L
Crew neck: sizes Small - XLarge, colors: salmon (peach), iris (blue)
Style number Bella 6000
Crew neck: sizes Small - XLarge, colors: orange, white, pink (note: this style runs really small - I wear an XL in this one and M in the other 2.)
Not sure about sizes? Click on the link below, enter the style number (above). Click on "specifications." This lists the measurements for each size. Repeat this for each style number that interests you.
Colors: Not all colors come in all styles. The only colors I have are the ones listed above with each style.
Price: $17 (same as last year!). Add $3 for shipping.
I will bring the Tee-shirts to classes. If you don't see them, ask. Sorry, these are not available through my website. Checks and cash ok. If you want to use a credit card I can send you a paypal invoice that you can pay online that way. I can mail shirts to you.
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| Private Lessons this Summer? |
Contact me to schedule an appointment.
Karen O'Donnell Clarke
860.204.0797
yogahealsus@yahoo.com
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Message from Karen
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Dear friends,
So much to do, so little time...isn't that a mantra of sorts. I hope that you take time this summer to reverse that manta...so much time, so little to do...enjoy each day as it comes...sunshine or rain or both.
I'm kicking back this summer (a little!) Reading novels and some serious stuff too. To the beach at least once a week (haha - I stay about an hour.) Getting together with family and friends. Motorcycle rides with my husband. Walks along the water with my dog. Ice cream at Buttonwoods (wouldn't be summer without that!) Even playing tourist in Mystic, why not!
In 2 weeks my daughter Rebecca goes to Kenya as a volunteer for 2 weeks of educational mission work. She's one of the youngest volunteers traveling with the American Friends of Kenya, a local volunteer organization. (And she has worked very hard to earn the $4000 that it's costing her for this trip!)
AFK will be in Kenya to begin to set up a school which will serve girls in primary school level in Kibera. Kibera slum is one of the largest slums in Kenya. In this slum, 66% of all girls are prostitutes by the age of 16 due to extreme poverty. Only 8% of girls in Kibera ever have the opportunity to go to school. Read more about the school and what AFK is doing to help at this link: http://www.afkinc.org/page.asp?ID=16.
I hope you'll join me in praying for the success of this mission, now and for the future of children of Kibera.
Namaste, Karen
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Enjoy this from You Tube
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH3Vwej4o74
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YO GUYS! A Yoga Class Just for Guys
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Location: Mystic Bodyworks, 42 Washington St, Mystic
Phone: 860.536.2977
Instructor: Rodolpho Mari
Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Description:This class is open to all levels, for guys only. No experience necessary! Get the mobility in your joints that you never thought or knew you could have. Release tension & stress and see all your activities of daily life improve with Yo Guys! (a yoga class for guys). Evolve your health and fitness from the inside out in a safe and private space, get back to your strong and pain-free self.
www.mysticbodyworks.com
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Yoga for Arthritis book review
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I really like this book by Loren Fishman, MD and Ellen Saltonstall. First, this book does a great job of explaining what arthritis is and how yoga is uniquely suited for people who have arthritis. The 15 chapters include postures and modifications for different joints of the body. For example, The Shoulders, The Hips, The Knees, etc. There are even chapters on Scoliosis and Ankylosing Spondylitis.
If you have arthritis or know someone who does, this is a great resource for yoga and for arthritis. The photos are quite comprehensive as are the 21 illustrations that include the knee joint, the hand, foot, spinal segments and more.
Available at your local bookstores and Amazon.com
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Kirtan Sunday August 2nd
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Join Barbara McKenzie and friends
Dragon's Egg
401 Shewville Road, Ledyard
5 - 7 p.m.
Donations to benefit solar panels for the Egg
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