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Radiantly Alive April 2008 Newsletter
Greetings,
In
Bali, autumn has arrived. Nights are cooler. I huddle below the
blankets, bundle in a jacket when riding on the motorbike. Friends who
visit from other lands find this ridiculous.
We are
amazing creatures, so thoroughly adaptable - whether to climate, pace
of life, health (body, mind, heart). Why not adjust ourselves to that
which helps us and those around us feel the best we can?
Here’s a challenge/suggestion. This very day choose one new element
(thought, gesture, action, word, food) that you can slip into your life
knowing it’ll increase the odds of you feeling Radiantly Alive – then
make sure you do it. Who knows what it might lead to? Today I
resuscitate the daily pleasure of noni juice. As Jim Roan said, “for
every disciplined effort, there is a multiple reward.”
May we all reward ourselves (and those around us) sweetly.
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| 2008 Vibrant Living Yoga Teacher Training: May 18-June 15 |
 Our
Yoga Teacher Training is just around the corner, and is shaping up to
be yet another incredible event. We're excited to announce our latest
addition to our amazing team of faculty - Simon Borg-Oliver. The
director of Yoga Synergy and a registered physiotherapist,
Australia-based Simon teaches a unique synthesis of ancient yogic
wisdom and modern medical science in workshops and trainings around the
world.
Simon
rounds out a lineup of guest teachers leading our uniquely
comprehensive curriculum of philosophy to anatomy, Jivamukti to
Astanga, teaching methodology to chanting. New
components to this year's training are Neuro Linguistic Programming led
by Tokyo's Ali Prentice, and musical performances by internationally
renowned world musicians, Wah! and Dave Stringer.
A
limited number of spaces are still available, and applications are
coming in at an increasing rate with just 7 weeks before the training.
For more information or to apply, contact us at ytt@radiantlyalive or
visit our website. |
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| The Satya of Relationships |
When
we investigate the Yama (restraints) and Niyama (observances) of
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, often we spend considerable time with Ahimsa
(non-harming), with Bramacharya (using sexual energy to move us closer
to God), with others, yet we skim over Satya. Why? Perhaps because
Satya seems straightforward, obvious – and yet, there’s more to it than
we realize....
To read the full article from April 2008's Yoga Magazine, click here. |
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| Astrological Tidbits: Freedom is Fun |
Our
great, jolly friend of opportunity and luck (Jupiter) just formally
locked elbows with the eclectic rebel of individualism (Uranus) and
began an interweaving dance that will last all the way through the rest
of 2008. While the energetic of this connection (a sextile, for astro
geeks) is subtle compared to some, its aid is still significant and
worthy of attention.
Here are the elements: Jupiter,
the largest planet, generally signifies expansion, opportunity, luck;
it helps us grow through new experiences. Uranus shows us where we
might be stuck and invites us (sometimes implores us) to break free, to
shake things up. Uranus always aims us toward greater autonomy,
excitement, and liberation. He favors sudden change, abhors status quo
and is never predictable. This year these two planets move in the
positive potential of the sextile relationship (60 degrees apart in the
heavens), indicating their energies are available for linkage. We have
the opportunity for easy, fun, empowering shake-ups that bring us more
energy and excitement. We can break out of ruts more easily than usual.
These two planets have been historically associated with inventions,
creativity, inspiration and genius. Likely we’ll see their vibes show
up in both political/governmental realm as well as the spiritual
(Capricorn and Pisces), and even in the area where these two overlap.
Remember, the movement of the planets indicates an energy that is
affecting all of us. Far more powerful is how that particular (and
other) symbology is operating through our individual charts (what
houses in your chart does the Jupiter Uranus sextile fall into?).
Where some astrological energetics seem to happen on their own, a
sextile is an invitation, it’s potential, and so it’s up to us to take
advantage of it. May we all be proactive in creating greater freedom,
especially in our understanding of how all beings are connected and improving our systems and structures to reflect that deeper awareness.
For more information on astrology, click here. |
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| Vibrant Living Yoga in Hawaii |
| Daniel Aaron teaches yoga classes in guest residency at the Studio Maui in Haiku July 8 – August 16. Check out www.thestudiomaui.com for class times and workshop offerings |
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