GOOD MORNING PRECIOUS ONES
Honouring the Universe – The philosophy of The Australasian Yoga Institute….
THE MAGIC OF ZUCCHINIS
There is a certain magic created when a group of people come together and imagine what others think is impossible, could actually be possible. When they see the INVISIBLE WORLD OF POTENTIAL. What gardeners might call "fertile ground".
Last year I discovered a packet of zucchini seeds when I was cleaning out a cupboard. They were seeds I had personally collected and forgotten. You all know how prolific the zucchini is, plant a couple of seeds an whoosh, you have enough zucchinis for the whole neighbourhood. Not these. In spite of the fact that I planted the whole package none, not one managed its way to the surface. BUT, the only preparation I did was to stir up the dirt. I did no preparation. My only consideration was that I didn't want to wast the seeds, so I made a half hearted useless attempt to succeed. Is this the way to create? Not, not at all and not at any time. No preparation of the ground, and using old seed. For a garden to grow, there must be good seed, fertile ground, and love.
How are you going to prepare open fertile, holy space for THE INVISIBLE, The Universal, to come and live with you. Teachers often become teachers because they love seeing that possibility of growth. They love preparing the ground for their little fertile seeds to grow. They see the possible when others may doubt. It is not about being namby, pamby, it is about preparing the ground. Digging, raking, watering, getting ready for growth.
The magic that happens between the teacher and the student (or the zucchini and the soil) is a matter of the heart. How are you preparing your "ground". A Sunday School teacher of mine said something I have never forgotten. We can easily count how many seeds in an apple, but only God can know how many apples are in a seed.
INTENTION and the "30-30 CHALLENGE"
Some of you have told me that you have taken up the 30-30 CHALLENGE.
Maybe those of you who haven't notified me are scared that you may not keep it up. This is where intention and commitment come in. I don't expect miracles, but it would be good if you could try. It is impressive that people I would have thought loaded up with responsibilities are the ones who have taken the challenge.
Study for 30 minutes every day for 30 days. I don't think this is easy, especially if you are not used to it, and you will probably need to make sacrifices. But just do it. It can be life changing.
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.
"Look at these worlds spinning out of nothingness. That is within your power".(Rumi)
THE BLOGS and the bees!
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.
"HELP US AT YARN-BOMBING" I REALLY , REALLY MEAN THIS, PLEASE HELP….. 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.
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: Mondays 10am 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 at the Wednesday and Saturday class – not Mondays..
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 TT will be held on Tuesday mornings, starting Tuesday 1 st April at 9am (not 9.30). 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. We held the first today – more noticeable for those who said they would come, and without notice did not. "Oh good", they said, "We'll be there" …and they 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.
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.
$5 YOGA AT THE WOODEND COMMUNITY CENTRE:
I am starting a new class on a Monday Morning at 10am from the 17th March. Gentle yoga and Meditation(Relaxation). I will take my singing bowls, and I think it will be lovely. Please bring a mat, and if you get chill easily bring a blanket too.
CLASS TIMES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Monday 10am (from the 17th March), Wednesday 12.30 and Saturday 10am - bring a mat.
THE YAMAS and shortly THE CHAKRAS (on etsy!)
EVERY YOGA TEACHER AND STUDENT SHOULD HAVE each 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" $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 am in the process of writing a book (which is turning out a mite longer than expected) to 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
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.
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)
MOTHER NURTURE ART AUCTION Sunday 16th March from 2 to ….auction at 4
Innisfree is hosting an ART AUCTION. We are raising money to provide one free unit to accommodate (and give free treatment) to women with Post Natal Depression. This is a fantastic charity venture, and you get to help a worthy cause. If you would like to see Innisfree, and perhaps buy a painting, the you could turn up on the day (Mandy is making scones – gluten free too – for the afternoon tea)
We are also doing a mini-launch of a new mothering product, created and designed by one of our students. A dummy with a stuffed toy attached. Sounds a bit weird, but it is a hit with the children. Was reviewed very favourably in the Age Good Weekend Guide. For details of the art auction and mini launch go to www.iwhrr.com.au DO COME ALONG – WE NEED YOU.
THE SHOP and ETSY
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
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.
I have got some yummy chocolate recipes ready for you on the GF site. If you love the comfort of chocolate, then you will love these. www.mygfday.blogspot.com.
NUT MILK BAGS
I still haven't used these bags to make sprouts, there are so many things green and lovely in the garden. I am sure in the winter I will bombard you with sprout ideas. In the meanwhile you can use a bag to strain things, make cheese, strain fruit – lots. To buy the bag, log on to the shop at www.yogabeautiful.com.au or for recipes…..www.yoganoozle.blogspot.com
THE GARDEN:
On Sunday I planted a Feijoa, and the nursery person told me a little story which was both funny and apt. She asked me why I wanted a feijoa, and I told her I wanted one because mine was not fruiting although it had been in the ground for more than 2 years. I had been told I needed another.
She said.. There was no need for another, although they do fruit better if they are in groups. Mine hadn't fruited because they don't fruit for 2 to 6 years! People like me purchase another plant in desperation, and the feijoa fruits, BECAUSE IT WAS GOING TO ANYWAY! Nothing to do with the mate!
THE BEES
I got bitten on Sunday. I have started to feed the bees, and I think that the sugar attracted other bees. I noticed that the garden had way more bees than usual, and they were not my bees. I know my little ones. They are calm, yoga type bees. I can sit with them, and talk to them. But not these "rapers and pillagers". The were all over me, and I moved my head quicker than I should and one bit me on the neck – I would have preferred something shamanic (the third eye perhaps?). It hurt momentarily, but didn't swell at all. No reaction except a slight headache.
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
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.
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
Wednesday MARCH 12TH AT 7PM at the Studio in Woodend. Please join in. Give me a call if you can join us yogafirst@netcon.net.au
SMART RECOVERY: If you are recovering from an addiction or life trauma, Jahne is a SMART RECOVERY FACILITATOR (with a Buddhist/Geodaist twist). We have free sessions on a Tuesday at 1.30. If you would like to come along, please contact Jahne on yogafirst@netcon.net.au
JAHNES ITINERARY
FOR GENTLE YOGA AND SINGING BOWL MEDITATION SESSIONS
The dates and times may change – but I have an intention)
Geelong – end of march or beginning of April: Melbourne: May, Shepparton – end of April, beginning of May
Then Brisbane, Sydney. 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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