GOOD MORNING PRECIOUS ONES
PLEASE READ EACH LINE OF EACH NEWSLETTER. I GIVE THEM A LOT OF THOUGHT, AND THEY ARE THE LINK BETWEEN YOU AND I. NECESSARY WHEN I DON'T GET TO SEE MOST OF YOU FACE TO FACE. YES THERE IS REPETITION, BUT THESE ARE BECAUSE I WANT TO YOU READ THEM. WHEN YOU DO, AND I CAN SEE THAT IN YOUR MODULES AND QUESTIONS, THEN I WILL CHANGE. YOU CHANGE, AND THEN EVERYTHING CHANGES….
Honouring the Universe – The philosophy of The Australasian Yoga Institute….
HELLO "WHO'VIANS"….
I watched Dr. Who last nite for the first time in an age. It was very interesting, because of the philosophy rather than the actual animation which was VERY BASIC. I know my clever son Jesse did not have a hand in it. If he had it would have looked a whole lot different.
That aside, the episode was about the snowmen who came to life, and the evil witch frozen in the pond. The aspect that I thought most interesting was, that to get rid of these beings what the hero and heroine had to do was to think positive thoughts and this alone would melt the snowmen. If they thought negative things or showed fear, the snowmen would grow, and the witch in the pond could escape. Like the Japanese say "Don't feed the hungry ghost". If you feed negative thoughts they grow. You don't have to be an animated snowman for this to happen – I am sure you have worked it out.
When you catch yourself dwelling on the negative, STOP, change what you are doing (act yourself into a new way of thinking), and then start again. If you keep on doing this "your negative snowmen" will melt. Good idea? Of course!!!
Another Who'vian questions. If Dr.Who turned up in your front yard and said to you that you could go anywhere in the Universe you wanted to, do anything you wanted to, and have anything you wanted to – what would you ask for. Be very careful here, he is listening!
INTENTION and the "30-30 CHALLENGE"
Thank you to those who have signed up for the 30-30 CHALLENGE. Only 10% of you think it is valuable. One of those 10% I guarantee will get the STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD, because they take this course very seriously, and work with me to be the best they can be.
Please, please don't go wandering down difficult paths. If you want to use this constructively, get out the books we have suggested for your modules, (especially HOW YOGA WORKS and THE ESSENTIAL SUTRAS), and STUDY these. They will help you later on. "Study" means reading your book with a paper and pen in your reach so you can make notes. Do not get difficult philosophical texts you don't understand, and which take you in a direction other than your course. There are only a certain amount of hours in the day, don't waste them!
So sign up for it. Email me and let me know you are going to do it, and what you intend to study. We know how long you are going to be studying….. 30 minutes for 30 days.
THE ELECTIVE
To those of you doing the Teacher Training. Here is the low-down on the elective.
1. It cannot be something you have got a certificate for in the past. Some students have tried to squeeze this through – it may work if you haven't written on your initial application that you already have "…….." certificates! Remember The Yamas – be honest.
2. It is not just an essay. There has to be 30 hours of work, and I have to be able to see that this has been carried out honestly.
3. You are training to be a professional and it should show. Your elective should have a goal, progress report, time sheet (how long you have taken, when and where) case histories, and a bibliography.
Keep these points in mind. Work out early on what you want to do, your topic, then start collecting data so that when you are ready to go you already have a head start. It is not easy – it wasn't meant to be.
"Look at these worlds spinning out of nothingness. That is within your power".(Rumi)
THE STICK FIGURES
I haven't done a video in a number of weeks because the majority of you are not watching constructively things I have already video'd. The Stick Figures are a stand out example of this. Please, everyone, go to the video of the stick figures and watch it – then do your stick figures!!!! I am getting some pretty unrecognisable stick figures.
I should be able to look at the stick figure, and know what the pose is – and so should you. They are not just something I give to you to fill your day. Really do the work. Get a friend to pose, and do a stick figure so both you and she can see the pose. Then, when you are teaching, or copying new poses from a video for instance, you can do it quickly without using words – which are pretty useless when you look back over the years. A picture is always better. "A picture is worth a thousand words" is the old saying.
THE SUTRAS, AND RESEARCH
This isn't the sort of course where you just have to look up a page, write it out, and say that you have done the work. No, no, no. In this course YOU HAVE TO THINK. I ask a question, you do the answer to that question.
I am not one bit interested if you like the question or not, or if you think there is a better way. Just answer the question. Think, Think, Think.
If you are having trouble with the sutras, first get a copy of "the essential sutras" it is free at www.holybooks.com and then read, and then interpret. You can do cross referencing. Remember that when Patanjali wrote the sutras yoga was very different to what it is today. Yoga actually meant sitting/meditating, not asana.
"HELP US AT YARN-BOMBING"
Thank you to those people who came along and actually learned to knot and crochet with us. We are having a great time, very productive. Thanks to the Braemar students for whom it is part of their school curriculum. I wish my school had included a visit to a yarn bombing group as part of my study!
Darling people, we need red wool! 4ply, 8ply, 2ply – any ply. Unless we get the red wool we can't do the poppies. Take it in to the Woodend Library and mark it YARN BOMBING GROUP, or you can post it to me, or put it on my front verandah. Anyway you can, please get it to us. We are crocheting poppies. Even if you don't like ANZAC day, just think of everyone who will learn to make flowers, be creative and have fun.
If you can't bring crochet hooks, and/or wool to me, could you post some to me. Go to your op shop, buy the crochet hooks and wool. They will be used. A small example of philanthropy.
Thank you to those who have been delivering red wool to me and to the library. Do any of you have crochet hooks no longer in use (maybe your mum or maiden aunts?). You could put them in an envelope and send them to me at PO Box 14, Mt.Macedon. 3441. We need LOTS.
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)
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. Families, babies, toddlers and children welcome at the Wednesday and Saturday class.
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.
MONTHLY YOGA TEACHER TRAINING MORNING: The usual MONTHLY TT will be held on a Tuesday not Wednesday morning, starting Tuesday 1 st April at 9am (not 9.30). EVERYONE - please make every effort to be there.
Our class this morning was fantastic, and I just loved the fact that I didn't have to race off to a yoga class. I could take my time, enjoy it. So thank you for all who came. For those people for whom Wednesday was the only day possible, set an intention for Tuesdays to open up, and then while you are waiting for that, come visit me on a Wednesday morning – you will have to email me a day or so ahead otherwise I may be out. But, I love seeing you, so do come.
WEEKLY TEACHER TRAINING MORNINGS. Every Tuesday at 9am. Come on guys. Are you one of the students who said "Oh good", "We'll be there" …and then didn't come. Strange how passion quickly dies when commitment is required. Sure life gets difficult. Sure bad things happen. That is when yoga and the sangha are most important – this is not the time to go hide in your burrow. We may not sympathise, but we will support, and empathise. When things are BAD BAD BAD, run to yoga.
ATTENTION TRAINEE YOGA TEACHERS: Please please please, if I send something back to you and ask you to do it again, IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU HAVE FAILED. There could be many reasons, and I will let you know on your assessment what they are. They are what I say they are, and they are nothing whatsoever to do with failure. No-one gets everything first go. I certainly don't. Do the page again in the way I have asked, and send it in. If you get it back again, do it again. No judgment . Just do it until you know it is right.
Monday $5 YOGA AT THE WOODEND COMMUNITY CENTRE: NO SHOW-NO GO.
I am cancelling the Monday morning class. You asked for something and didn't come along. I have heaps and heaps of wonderful things to do and I am not able just to come to a room and wait for you to turn up. People all over Australia want to see me, and I have a number of projects to complete. I would rather do that – wouldn't you!
Sorry to those who thought that they may come "sometime". Too late.
By the way, that is why I have a term membership fee at the Studio – apart from the fact that it is with me, and is what I consider to be a MASTER CLASS. Even if you don't turn up, the services are paid for. If everyone who said they would turn up actually came every time, then there would be no need for a term fee. Simple.
THE YAMAS and shortly THE CHAKRAS (on etsy!)
I am not just saying this because I wrote it…. I do believe that EVERY YOGA TEACHER AND STUDENT SHOULD HAVE each OF THESE. I have written them in easy to understand words, and tried them out on non-yogis before going to print. .……available on ETSY as a PDF for $7.99 www.MyYogaBooks.etsy.com
HOW-TO 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" $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.
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 have just submitted a booklet on the Chakras with small reproductions of the Big Posters to colour in. This booklet will help you understand the CHAKRAS, and to accompany the CHAKRA CHARTS, and will put it on Etsy when I am finished.
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
We are giving you total choice now, although it may be a bit more expensive…..
REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE HAVE BEEN UNCOUPLED. YOU CAN BUY THEM SEPARATELY. DEARER, BUT IT SEEMS THAT IS WHAT YOU WANT.
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 a 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. Still way under the usual out there in real life.
ACCOMMODATION ("Yoga BnB") OPPORTUNITY
We have students from interstate who want to join us from time to time. We used to have the Yoga House, but that is no longer available to us, and I wondered if any of you in woodend or surrounds who has a spare bedroom, and would like to earn a few dollars by accommodating these students when they come to town. Mainly it would be for one or two nights and meals, although sometimes a student will want to stay a week to study at our Studio. If you would consider this, please let me know. The next visit from a WA student will be in April and just an overnighter. Call me yogafirst@netcon.net.au
TEACHER WANTED.
I have been asked if there are any yoga teachers from our school in the vicinity of Epping. If you could do yoga class or know of a yoga teacher out that way, please let me know. yogafirst@netcon.net.au
"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.
Please look down the list of the videos before you try to do stick drawings, or organise your journal. I have shown you what I recommend.. All you have to do is download.
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.
If you just like yoga and want to join in: These are in 15 minute grabs, are all indexed, and you can do what you feel like doing right now. Worth the annual fee of $275 (equals just 10 classes at a good studio)
AYURVEDA OPEN DAY
Marye O'Brien the owner of Maiaveda Day Spa in Kyneton has invited Dr.Saini, one of her mentors, to the Spa. He will be giving in depth one-to-one consultations, and workshops. You can learn more by going to Marye's web page www.maiaveda.com.au
THE SHOP and ETSY
ETSY – A market place site and we are putting all our little goodies up there. 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
You can also look on our shop site – we have new products happening all the time. Www.yogabeautiful.com.au
THE RECIPES – "No grain no pain" A GUIDE TO THE SIMPLE LIFE.
CHOCOLATE FIG SALAMI
INGREDIENTS. 100g hazelnuts, 225g dried apricots chopped, 225g dried figs chopped, 2 tabs carob powder, 75g candied peel, 100g GF chocolate grated, rice paper.
HOW TO: *Bake the nuts (or not) about 5 minutes until golden. Cool. *Whizz the apricots and figs in the food processor to make a paste (or you can soak then until they are soft, then smooch them into a paste with a fork and add the carob. *Transfer the mixture into a bowl. *Finely chop the nuts and tip into the paste together with the peel and chocolate chips. *Transfer onto a piece of baking parchment and make into a roll about 30cm long using the paper the help you. *Put a piece of rice paper in the work surface, place the fig sausage on the rice paper and roll up tightly. * Trim off excess paper. * Roll in greaseproof paper and seal the ends. *Store in a cool dry place for a month before eating (THAT'S THE HARD PART). *Serve in slices.
NUT MILK BAGS
I am still using these bags for cheese making, and to strain fruit for jams and jellies. It is so easy, and so good. I used to have a cotton one but it always looked stained and grotty. This version remains white and pristine.
To buy the bag, log on to the shop at www.yogabeautiful.com.au or for recipes…..www.yoganoozle.blogspot.com
THE GARDEN:
I have started rethinking the garden in light of the change of seasons. The big Hebes are coming out – they are lovely when they flower but boy, do they take a lot of water! And you can't eat anything that they provide either, which is a big drawback for me. I have purchased some bamboo for screening, and it looks so lovely that I will look for more of different types. Don't know why I didn't think of it before.
THE BLOGS and the bees!
I told you I am feeding the bees, well my Bee Whisperer has built a little house to hold the feeding bottle. It is so pretty. I have painted it blue (I think bees like blue), and will do you a photograph on the blog when I have got it in place. Very Pretty and very professional. My bees are actually thriving in the cold, thanks to this regime.
Moved the bee blog BACK to BEEMEDITATION.BLOGSPOT.COM . Left the others at www.yoganoozles.blogspot.com Seems this is more convenient for you all.
The old blogs below I have kept open so you can check on the history if you want to go back, but "noozles" will be the one and only after a time.
If you are interested in old folk lore, like bees or would consider a "quest", then this book is for you. 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.
YIN YOGA DVD with Paul Grilley
If you haven't got one, do it now. 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
PERSONAL SELF HYPNOSIS TAPES
Jahne is making some guided self hypnosis tapes to help with *confidence, *study, *health and *being stuck. When they are ready, they will be going on Etsy. We will let you know closer to the time on this newsletter.
JAHNE'S MENTORING SESSIONS ….
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 (this does not mean IDLE Yoga questions "just because you want to know" – She could spend her whole day answering those and getting no-where, in spite of the fact you may think your life will end if they are not answered.
…….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.
PLEASE NOTE: If you come to the Studio and you have travelled to "pick her brain" so to speak, please understand that her time is valuable and it is not free. You may be on a holiday, but she is not. Make sure that you have a list of questions you NEED answered, and have booked time. Such chat will cost $65 per half hour. Remember the Studio is also her home (not a hotel or BnB). We always respect the mat and the Studio Space wherever we go, doubly so when your teacher lives there.
DONATE YOUR CAR:
That's right. If you have a spare car, donate it to KIDS UNDER COVER and 100% of the proceeds will help prevent youth homelessness. Www.donateyourcar.org.au
++++++ATTENTION/ATTENTION!!!!
CANDLELIGHT SINGING BOWL MEDITATION/RELAXATION NOW ONCE A MONTH
Wednesday APRIL 9th AT 7PM at the Studio in Woodend. Please join in. Give me a call if you can join us yogafirst@netcon.net.au (I may change this date, but I will give you heaps of warning).
JAHNES ITINERARY
FOR GENTLE YOGA AND SINGING BOWL MEDITATION SESSIONS
The dates and times may change – but I have an intention)
ALBURY – end of march or beginning of April: Melbourne. Shepparton. And all ports later on. I know I will be in Adelaide in October.
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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