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Autumn Yoga News
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October 27, 2008
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Thought for the Day
Like butter hidden in milk,
wisdom dwells in all living beings.
With the mind as the churning rod,
one should ever churn out
wisdom from within oneself.
~ Brahma-Bindu-Upanishad
(quote found in Yoga Gems edited by Georg Feuerstein)
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Message from Karen
Dear friends,
Living from a peaceful center requires commitment and courage to stay present, especially in the face of bad news. Even if the bad news doesn't seem to affect one directly, we are all connected energetically. Whether it's the price of oil or the stock market or home mortgages or the most important presidential election, we are all connected. What affects you also affects me and so on.
I listen to NPR when I'm driving (I love NPR!) I drive a lot of short trips during the day so I listen to a lot of NPR. This where I get my news. Sometimes, I have to turn it off. It's too much. Meanwhile, the fall leaves are still falling. Fall in New England is something to behold (ok, I bet it's fabulous where you are too!) When I go outside for a walk or just to sit in the sun, I have the sensation that this is the real deal. The bad news is still happening, but is it really happening everywhere to everyone? And in the cycles of time, hasn't this happened before?
Yes, bad things are happening. And good things are happening too. My husband reminded me that in the mortgage crisis that has affected so many people, if the number of foreclosures is 6% (which is probably way too high) then 94% of homewners are still paying their mortgages and doing ok. Without getting in over my head here, it's about perspective.
And in 9 days time, we'll elect a new president. Until then, watch your breath. Be present. Notice changes in energy, yours and the energy around you. Take time out to restore your energy. Breathe, relax... Discover mantra meditation (www.easwaran.org) and use your mantra as a screensaver for your mind. It can change the way you feel.
It's been months since the last newsletter so I have made up for it with this one - at least with things to do! Classes, workshops, new spaces to check out, shopping including tee-shirts and Yoga for Self-Care workshop (just what you need!)
Peace and love, Karen
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New Class Session
Mystic - Independence Physical Therapy
2440 Gold Star Highway, Mystic
11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis
11/3 - 12/15/08
Preston - St. James Church
95 Route 2A, Preston
5 – 6:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga
11/4 - 12/16/08
Click here for more information and classes
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Adaptive Asana Workshop
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Learn ways to modified and adapt traditional yoga poses. For yoga teachers, experienced yoga students and health care professionals with a yoga background.
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: St. James Church, 95 Route 2A, Preston, CT 06365
Tuition: $95 (+ $5 for CEUs if applicable) payable to “Yoga Heals Us LLC”
Mail to: 129 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard, CT 06339
Please register by November 15, 2008
Bring: Your lunch, your questions and challenges, your yoga gear (I will have some extras as well.)
CEUs: 6 hours. This workshop meets the Yoga Alliance standard for Continuing Education. Request a certificate of attendance at registration and add $5 to the registration fee.
Contact: 860.204.0797, yogahealsus.com
Presenter: Karen O'Donnell Clarke, ERYT500 has been teaching adaptive asana for more than 12 years for students ages 5 - 93 in mainstream and adaptive classes. Karen has presented "Teaching Adaptive Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis" nationally since 2003. She received her primary training from Kripalu and Integrative Yoga Therapy.
Click here for pay online option
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Yoga for Self-Care Workshop
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Take time out from your busy days to indulge in Yoga for Self-Care. Nurture your body and your spirit with a mini retreat that will leave you feeling restored and renewed. During our time together, we'll explore movement and breath, restorative poses, guided imagery, deep relaxation and more.
Whether you are new to yoga or experienced, come. Stiff and out of shape? Come! Stressed out and no time for yourself? Come and tune into your inner peace.
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: St. James Church, 95 Route 2A, Preston, CT 06365
Fee: $45, bring a friend and you both save $10 (2 for $70)
Mail to: Yoga Heals Us, 129 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard, CT 06339
To register call: 860.204.0797 or email yogahealsus@yahoo.com
Bring: Your yoga gear (yoga mat, blanket, cushion or pillow, bolster if you have one. I will have extra), your journal, your free spirit
Dress: Comfortably in layers. We may go outside, weather permitting, for a labyrinth experience.
Presenter: Karen O'Donnell Clarke, specializing in yoga for every body.
Treat yourself, treat a friend!
Click here for more information
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Yoga Heals Us Tee-Shirts
Yoginis,
Many of you have been asking for Yoga Heals Us tee-shirts. I will be ordering more at the end of next week. Pre-order to get your size and color preference for long or short sleeve tee-shirts.
I will be ordering Anvil 478 in long sleeve in multiple colors. This is a looser style. If you want the Anvil 1444 or Bella 5001 long sleeve this is a special order for you, non-returnable. (Both of these styles are more fitted. The Anvil is shorter than the Bella.) If you have ordered these in the past, you know your size and style preference. Email me if you're not sure. (Take a look at these at www.thecorporatechoice.com)
You can also order short sleeve tees. The V-neck style that some of you like so much is Anvil 652. The other short sleeve style is Gildan G2000L. This one comes in chocolate brown which is really nice! (Please check the website for color choices. Some colors are available in one style and not the other.)
The colors and size specifications are on the www.thecorporatechoice.com link pages. If you see something else at www.thecorporatechoice.com that you want to order with the Yoga Heals Us logo, you can order that too, at your own risk. No refunds on special orders. If you plan to pre-order, please email your order to me by October 30th.
Prices (women's styles): Long sleeve - $22, Short sleeve - $17
Men's tee-shirts: Anvil 976 - click below for colors and sizes
Price: Short sleeve - $17
Delivery: I will bring these to classes as soon as they arrive. We can make other arrangements as well. Additional charge for mail delivery.
Click here for men's short sleeve color options
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Gentle Yoga for Every Body
Stretches for Bed top or Floor - Breathe, you can relax now...Yoga Heals Us. "With a focus on modifications, breath, and comprehensive warm-ups, Karen's audio CD offers clear, detailed instruction appropriate for all levels...Also available at the Kripalu Shop." -- reviewed by Tresca Weinstein, KYTA Bulletin, Spring 2005
Tracks include:
Centering
3-Part Breath
Back Warmups
Leg Stretches
Back Series
Arms and Shoulders
Pelvic Lift / Bridge Series
Table Series
Belly Down Poses
Seated Warmups
Seated Poses
Relaxation
Approx. 78 minutes. Music by Marina Raye www.marinaraye.com
Price: $19.95 (includes S/H). CT addresses add 6% sales tax. Wholesale available.
Click here for more products
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Integrative Yoga Therapy - Private Lessons
Integrative Yoga Therapy is a multidimensional approach to health and healing using some of the many the tools of yoga that meet the needs of the individual on all levels of body, mind and spirit.
Personal goals, lifestyle factors, health, physical needs and abilities are all considered when developing an individual plan. Recommendations are made for personal practice.
Integrative Yoga Therapy can be empowering and life changing. Best results require active participation and commitment to a therapeutic plan. Integrative Yoga Therapy compliments medical treatment and is not a substitute for medical care.
Are you ready for a change? Contact me for a personal consultation.
860.204.0797
yogahealsus@yahoo.com
Click here for more information
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New - Gift Certificates
Give the gift of health and well-being!
These can be used toward payment for private lessons, integrative yoga therapy, workshops and yoga classes at St. James Church and Independence Physical Therapy.
Available online here
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Meiklem Kiln Works New CenterSpace
Exciting things are happening at Meiklem Kiln Works in Bozrah, CT. Check out the recently open addition, the CenteSpace, offering hatha and svaroopa inspired yoga classes.
Also, check out the art and pottery classes that are being offered this fall. There's always something going on at MKW including gallery openings and sales. (This is where I get great pottery gifts!) The annual gallery sale starts November 22!
46 Lebanon Road, Bozrah, CT 06334
860.886.8562
meiklemkilnworks@yahoo.com
Lyndsay is a yoga enthusiast and potter as well as owner and primary teacher at Meiklem Kiln Works (and owner of the CenterSpace.)
Check out her yoga inspired clay medallion beaded necklaces. Each unique necklace is approx. 16". I will be bringing them to class, while they last! Price: $24
Click here for more information
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Triboluminescence!
a Benefit for Dragon's Egg and Oxfam!
Registration is now open for our benefit event for Dragon's Egg on December 13th!
What is Triboluminescence? It's a celebration of dance and music, light and luminescence to Benefit the Dragon's Egg Solar Project, and Oxfam International. There will be 7 (yes 7!) mini workshops taught by middle-eastern dance artists from around the region.
Come enjoy the Beautiful and magical Egg, full of surprises, throughout the day!
Dragon's Egg, 401 Shewville Road, Ledyard, CT 06339
Click here for schedule and registration information
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EverythingYoga.com
A great site for yoga related shopping! From yoga mats to yoga clothes, yoga DVDs to yoga gifts, they have it all.
Click here to get a FREE $10 gift certificate by signing up for their newsletter.
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New! Acupuncture Healing Arts Center, Gales Ferry, Connecticut
The tranquil setting of Acupuncture Healing Arts Center will allow you to relax and unwind, restore the natural balance of mind and body, and learn how to nourish the spirit.
Here you will find acupuncture and oriental medicine, including cosmetic acupuncture and shiatsu, craniosacral therapy and energetic bodywork, hot stone massage and sports medicine, all of which are accented with the use of aromatherapy and flower essences.
Every treatment is uniquely individualized to fit the needs and callings of each person.
Join us, and immerse yourself in the celebration of the body, mind and soul.
To discover whether acupuncture and oriental medicine is helpful for you, try it!
Founder: Marie Healy
Location: 1 Inchcliffe Drive, Suite D, Gales Ferry, CT 06335
Phone: 860.908.7078
Find out more
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Save the Date Events
November 7 & 8: Craft Fair at St. James Church, 95 Route 2A in Preston, CT 06365. Proceeds to benefit SJC outreach programs.
November 8 - 15: A Retreat for Women with Laura Marie, eRYT500, professional level Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Integrative Yoga Therapist at Estate Concordia Preserve, St. John, US Virgin Islands. This is going to be a great program! Check it out at: http://shaktimoves.com/November%20yoga%20retreat.htm
November 8: Trisha McAvoy of Blissworks Yoga & Healing Arts will be offering Thai Massage at Fiddleheads Food Co-op in New London. $1 per minute. Proceeds go to Fiddleheads.
November 16: Health Fair at Mystic Marriott. Visit Jana Flaherty for reflexology. Attention Yoginis: Jana is conducting a study using reflexology to reduce hot flashes. Check it out!
November 22: Adaptive Asana Techniques workshop at St. James Church, 95 Route 2A in Preston, CT 06365
November 22 - January: Meiklem Kiln Works holiday gallery sale. 46 Lebanon Road, Bozrah, CT 06334
December 6: Yoga for Self-Care workshop at St. James Church, 95 Route 2A Preston, CT 06365
December 13: Triboluminescence! dance and music celebration at Dragon's Egg, 401 Shewville Road, Ledyard, CT 06339
Also, Sharon Kavanaugh is offering a dream group at the Stonington Community Center on Wednesday nights. Sharon has been trained as a dream group leader and she's planning dream groups and dream related workshops in southeastern CT.
Contact Sharon at:
IN YOUR DREAMS
860.440.6435
inyourdreams@ymail.com
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Karen O'Donnell Clarke
860.204.0797
yogahealsus@yahoo.com
www.yogahealsus.com
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