GOOD MORNING PRECIOUS ONES
Honouring the Universe – The philosophy of The Australasian Yoga Institute….
HAVE YOU SEEN THE MOVIE "IMPOSSIBLE", starring Naomi Watts and Jude Law. It is a great example of Buddhist principles, and I urge you to view it maybe for the second time. This time, look at it from a yoga point of view.
In a nutshell, this was the story line…
The main character played by Naomi is holidaying with her husband and three young sons when the Tsunami totally destroys the village in which they are staying. As you are probably aware, it resulted in total destruction – hard to imagine. Before the Tsunami the family was lolling about in a luxury hotel complex on a beautiful beach front location. After the Tsunami, they were fighting for their lives in raging water, and later a desolate and dangerous swamp.
As the Tsunami hits the hotel, Naomi's character is thrown through a plate glass window, seriously damaging one leg and her ribs. After a terrifying time in the raging flood waters, and in spite of her own pain, she manages to find and save her eldest son. She presumes her other sons and her husband are dead.
As her only son carries her towards what they hope will be safety, civilisation, she hears a child cry a way off. Although she is damaged and knows she may not live, she sends her son off to look for he child and bring it back, which he does. Eventually they manage to get to the chaos which is called a hospital. Whilst she is lying on a crude stretcher, not knowing if she will live or die, surrounded by others dying, her son asks her what can he do for her. You and I might cling to our only son, have fears about what might happen to him, what might happen to us without him. In spite of these considerations she tells him to go around the hospital and do what he can for others, which he does, reuniting people, and watching love in action. Even watching the child they saved re-unite with his father.
Because the son is running around helping others, he hears his father's voice, and is eventually re-united with his father and his two younger brothers. Because of the chaos, we are encouraged to believe that this reconnection only happened because the child was moving throughout the hospital , assisting people, and would not have happened if he clung to his mothers side. From time to time he even loses contact with her, but has faith that in spite of the fact he can't see her that moment, she has said she would never leave him. Eventually the family comes together and is airlifted to safety.
The Buddha says: "If you want a job, find a job for others. If you want a home, find a home for others. If you want to be loved, first love others".
For me, this film was about the powerful force of faith, and loving others FIRST. Watch it again.
"Look at these worlds spinning out of nothingness. That is within your power".(Rumi)
BIG CHANGE TO THE BLOGS and the bees!
Having transported all my blogs to www.yoganoozles.blogspot.com I have hardly had a minute to post more than the word-a-day. Please hop over want look at it. Your visits keep me on track.
The old blogs below I have kept open so you can check on the history if you want to go back, but "nozzles" will be the one and only after a time.
"YARN-BOMBING" Our group started last week, and we have decided to make poppies with a curtain ring as the base, in the same way I made by Christmas Wreaths. If you have red wool, curtain rings, crochet hooks or red and black buttons about the size of a 10cent piece please drop them in to the library in Woodend during library hours. Mark you package "The Yarn Bombing Group".
HOW ABOUT AFFILIATING NOW?
Some of our senior graduates with Yoga Schools of their own are taking the plunge. Why be a yoga teacher, when you can be a teacher of yoga teachers? 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 not 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.
"People don't grow old. When they stop growing, they become old". (Anon)
SANSKRIT-WORD-A-DAY:
We are none of us as familiar with Sanskrit as we would like to be, and in effort to boost our Sanskrit vocabs, I am putting a SANSKRIT-WORD-A-DAY on my blog. You can catch up with it there. I am even twittering, but the twitter/facebook will only have one word. The blog allows me to play, and there are more than one at a time. Www.yoganoozle.blogspot.com
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. I am going to start a Monday morning class too at 10am to 11am. Families, babies, toddlers and children welcome.
INNISFREE: Yoga/Yoga Nidra: Mondays 2.30 to 5.30, Yoga/Philosophy: Wed. 2.30 to 5.30, Yoga: Sat. 2.30 to 4pm Bookings required.
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING MORNING: Because of the Duneira class: The teacher training (usually held the first Wednesday in the month) will be held on Tuesday mornings, starting Tuesday 4th March at 9am (not 9.30). Please make every effort to be there, the classes are getting better and better. Much more participation and discussion – thank you to all the participants.
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! From the 1st week in March our REGULAR Teacher Trainings will be held on Tuesday mornings 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th March. There are some students for whom Distance Education with little or no supervision (especially in the esoteric areas of study) is too hard. We are therefore going to trial a Weekly YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Tuesday Class open to enrolled students and new trainees alike. Starting at 9am, and running until at least lunch time.
Nothing much is changed with the course logistically, there will still be all the usual components, but you will be able to come to class every Tuesday.
ATTENTION: If you are already enrolled as a trainee yoga teacher, and would like to come to the Tuesday morning classes there will be a cost of $20 per Tuesday morning class. Your present Studio Training Fee covers you for one teacher training class per month. If you want to come to any or all of the weekly classes, and we would love you to do that, you will need to pay extra as above.
YOGA 101 TEACHER TRAINING WITH MICHELLE. Michelle has put together a fantastic course. If you are out that side of Melbourne, Sunbury way, and are looking for a good teacher training course, or a good yoga class – CHOOSE YOGA 101. Email her on michelle@yoga101.biz
THE CHAKRAS - A COLOURING-IN BOOK and a REFERENCE BOOKLET -
The chakra colouring-in charts are on easy, and ready for you to start on yours today. You can go to Etsy or 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. I am in the process of writing a booklet to help you understand the CHAKRAS, and to accompany the CHAKRA CHARTS, and will put it on Etsy when I am finished.
MEDITATION PRACTICE AND THE SPIRIT OF BEEKEEPING
Note the change to the address…My bee blog is getting good attention, and I have had quite a few enquiries from as far away as South Africa. If you would like to know more about the bees, or start a bee meditation, or a bee meditation group, then make a beeline www.yoganoozle.blogspot.com you will "bee" surprised.
THE YAMAS (Our book is on etsy!)
EVERY YOGA TEACHER AND STUDENT SHOULD HAVE ONE OF THESE.……available on ETSY as a PDF for $7.99 www.MyYogaBooks.etsy.com
NEW BOOKLET…..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 " HOW TO BECOME A YOGA TEACHER BY HOME STUDY". The BOOK IS FREE THIS MONTH usually $2.99 and it is available by emailing deb or me and we can make sure you get a copy.
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.
I move with the infinite in nature's power. I hold the fire of the soul. I hold the life and healing". (Rig Veda)
REGISTRATION/INSURANCE www.yogabeautiful.com.au
Having given the package idea a good run, with a less than enthusiastic response although you did ask for it….we are now going back to the way we had it before. From the 1st April, you will be able to Re-Register with us for $145, and insure with us (if you want to) for an additional $180.
Registration BENEFITS from the 1st April onwards:
1. RE-REGISTRATION: If you are a Registered Yoga Teacher who trained with us and are re-Registering, or a a trained yoga teacher registering with us for the first time, you can choose either of these FREE GIFTS: 1. A free download of the "YAMAS" booklet, or 2. a set of "Soul Revelation Cards".
2. REFERRALS: If you refer three people to us who go on to be Registered you can choose: 1. A yin yoga DVD by Paul Grilley or 2. A Set of Chakra Posters
3. PREMIUM RYTA RE-REGISTRATION:
For an extra $100 to the usual Registration fee (=Total $245 for a standard registration): 1. You will receive a years subscription to the videos in addition to your registration. And 2. free advertising in our newsletter.
YOUR TEACHER TRAINING YEAR (or so):
If you are trainee Yoga Teacher who has been working on the course for more than a year please understand that your course fee only gives you FREE classes with me for your first training year – the first 12 months only.
Imagine if what would happen to our Institute if you took three years to finish your course and you could still come to classes free for the entire course. It wouldn't be fair. We do our fee calculation based on 12 months of free yoga classes. As you know if you are making your living running yoga classes, they are not free to the studio owner. We have to pay all the costs associated with running a class whether you pay a class fee or not. Your training fees cover you for a year, after that we ask you to pay $10 per class.
"If you were to destroy in mankind the belief in immortality, not only love but every living force maintaining the life of the world would at once be dried up". (Dostoevsky)
VIDEOS: THEY ARE NOT OPTIONAL – THEY ARE NECESSARY! Only $275 per annum.
People, people, I record these videos as training sessions because I believe that no matter who you are, where you are or what standard you are, there is still lots more to learn. There are few teachers in Australia (or the world) who have been teaching yoga for 50 years – I have, and I make a new video or something for the site (this week a meditation audio) that I think is very necessary for your growth as a teacher.
If you are a trainee YOU SHOULD HAVE THE VIDEOS, they are really not optional. Apart from the information they contain, every time you log on you get a point that counts towards your CONTACT HOURS. It lessens the classes you actually need to do with a teacher.
If you are a teacher, the videos are a vital addition to your own growth. The cost is small in comparison with the time you would have to take to get these learnings.
Please. Email us and Debbie will make sure that you are logged on promptly.
FREE AUDIO: I am attempting to load an audio "DIVINE REST" YOGA NIDRA RELAXATION (23minutes) so that only those people who have subscribed to our videos can access it. Once I have succeeded with this, I can do it again, and again.. I keep adding things to our video site that I know will be helpful in your teaching. The more feedback you give me, the more effective I can be.
THE SHOP and ETSY
Instore now – For those who are waiting, the NUT MILK BAGS are now back in stock. We also have our extra long THERABANDS. Our best sellers are neti pots. But we are not just about Neti, we have our yoga booklets, chakra posters, 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
THE RECIPES – "No grain no pain" A GUIDE TO THE SIMPLE LIFE.
For Recipes and GF hints all are now on www.yoganoozle.blogspot.com. I have been having a lovely time adding dried Asian vegetables to my salads. They are the highlight. Tasty and gluten free, especially the "fried shallots". Crispy, and beautiful, they add wonderful texture to an already crispy salad. Last night I had a salad which comprised 2 small dolmades, 1 gluten free garlic and herb sausage (warmed), cherry tomatoes, cos lettuce, herbs from the garden, sliced mushrooms…… and sprinkled across it all, my crispy shallots. Try it.
NUT MILK BAGS
These are becoming our best sellers, probably because they have so many uses. I know it says NUT MILK, but I use it least for that. Straining yoghurt, skimming the pond are just two of the ways I use the bag. This week I made some more cream cheese. You can't do it without the nut milk bag. Luscious. To buy the bag log on to the shop at www.yogabeautiful.com.au or for recipes…..www.yoganoozle.blogspot.com
THE GARDEN:
The weather has turned cold again - probably because I discovered that I needed the air conditioner on my car changed to the modern CFC Free mechanism – and had it fixed. The most amazing thing is how fast the trees have dropped their leaves this year. The garden needs a serious sweep – and I am writing to you – but I would love to be out there sweeping! I noticed that my climbing beans are making an appearance. A bit late, but better late than never.
The book "THE SHAMANIC WAY OF THE BEE" 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.
THE BEES
We are planning for our BEE WHISPERER to come this Sunday afternoon. You can bring your "better half", look at the bees, chat with John, and generally have much more time than we did on Wednesday. Sunday 23rd of February at 2pm. Just drop by. You don't have to do anything other than watch and ask questions. No exam at the end.
YIN YOGA DVD with Paul Grilley
This DVD is so popular because it is the best. This DVD will form the backbone of your yoga references and is something you really need. As I have told you before when I bought mine it cost $100 or so. I thought that was a good investment. I think half that is a steal! And that is what we are selling this for. 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).
ATTENTION/ATTENTION!!!! TYLDEN HIGH TEAS
We will be having another HI-TEA at The Harvester Sunday March 2nd, at 1pm? Please join in. Give me a call if you can join us, it is catered and we need to know. They do a better high-tea than either "The Windsor", or "The Langham". Our students tell us so. yogafirst@netcon.net.au
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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