June 2010
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In This Issue
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are links)
A Star in Our World
Belly Dancing with Morgan
Shakti Returns in August
Kundalini Yoga: What It's
All About
June Special
Meditation Classes
Woman's Circle
Recipe of the Month
Quotation of the Month
Book of the Month
Awake. Alive. One! A
Story of Home Practice
Summer Sunsational
Special
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Schedule
Announcement
Seth's Wednesday 5:45 a.m. is canceled. June 2 he will begin teaching a Thursday evening Yin class at 7. Lorene Ludy's Kundalini class will move to Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 beginning June 9. No Kundalini class June 2.
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Reminders
We want to thank you for making morning classes so popular and to let you know if you prefer smaller classes, the early morning or evening classes are a good option. You can reserve a space for any of our classes by logging on to mindbodyonline.
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Bike Rack
We have a bike rack available on the east side of the studio for those
of you who like to bike
to class!
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Upcoming Events
Raw Food Potluck
June 19 at 5:30
Summer is the perfect time
to enjoy delicious,
nourishing raw food now
that it is becoming more readily available.
Come taste and learn about the benefits of eating "raw."
Saturday, June , 5:30-7:30
at our home
2736 South 41 Street.
Bring a raw dish for about 10 people and your own plate
and silverware!
Don't know what to bring? Google raw food recipes and you'll see hundreds of options. A plate of fruit is always welcome!
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New Yoga Classes Beginning at Milkworks!
Tataya and Lu will begin teaching yoga classes for Mommy and Me on
Tuesdays from 4-5, and Prenatal Classes Thursdays at 4-5. More information coming soon!
__________________________ Belly Dancingwith Morgan Fahrnbruch
Saturday, June 19
4:00-5:30 P.M. | |
"It's about having fun
and exuding confidence
in yourself!"
Preregister by June 11
and pay only $15.
After June 11 -- $20.
____________________ Essential Oils Many of you are telling
us how much your are enjoying the essential oils! If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Featured Oils for
the Month
Lavender: a most versatile pure oil useful for soothing the skin, mind and nervous system. It is very calming and relaxing and can aid in preparing the body for sleep.
Lemongrass: a pure oil useful for purification, circulation. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used as an insect repellent. Lemongrass may be cooling to the body.
______________________ Tea for Two or More--
We Now Have Tea
For Sale!
 Don't forget to take some of our delicious teas home with you! They also make great gifts! _______________________ |
Recipe of the Month
"Green Spring Soup"
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from Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's KitchenIngredients: - 2 T. butter
- 1 large leek, white part only
- 2 small potatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 bunch spinach, leaves washed, trimmed and chopped
- 1-2 cups sorrel, slivered
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 T each chopped parsley, tarragon, and basil
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 6 cups water, vegetable or chicken stock
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
1. Melt butter in soup pot over medium heat. Add the leek, potatoes, and garlic. Cook for several minutes, then add the greens, herbs and 1 t. salt. Simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender. 2. Puree the soup in batches. Serve with homemade croutons, and 1/4 cup cream swirled in at the end. Serve chilled or hot. |
Quotation of the
Month
"I would
believe only in
a God that knows how
to dance."
~Friedrich Nietzsche
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Book of the Month
Dancing with Life:
Buddhist Insights for Finding Meaning and Joy in the Face of Suffering
Available from AmazonReview from Amazon reviewer, Susan
Gochel "ALL the chapters speak to the very heart of what it is to
be human, deep
sorrow and joy alike. He speaks with passion, yet plainly, leading you
through the Buddha's Four Noble Truths: a path for finding freedom from
suffering. Moffitt puts on the page so many personal insights as to how
we may move to living our lives more happily, more at ease, regardless
of daily difficulties, struggles. Hope!"
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Patanjali, who is called the Father of Yoga, says in the sutras: "1.1 Atha Yoganusasanam"or-- "Now begins the study of Yoga." What he means is, "NOW is the time to wake up!" Right now, not tomorrow, not when you  have money, not when you're more flexible or have more time. He says "NOW!" because he knew what procrastinators we are, and most of all, he new the mind. Patanjali wants us to get rid of the fluctuations of the mind, so we can unite our individual self with our universal self--but how do we do this? The answer is practice practice PRACTICE. But practice, what? --the practice of experiencing the "gap" between each thought, between each breath. The result is perseverance and non-attachment. Yoga is the  cessation of the waves, the busyness of the mind. We use the body as a means to get there. We remove impurities and clean our body through asana practice. Once the body is open AND tired, the mind finally settles... and there we are.. at last... in the "gap"... in the silence...in the vastness of our inner being.... infinite, powerful, peaceful and eternal.
So how appropriate to talk about the father of yoga and what he had to share in this month of the fathers! But I'm talking not only to fathers, but also to the  masculine energy within all of us that invites strength, takes action, and moves forward in our lives. Remember the time is NOW! This month we will be exploring muscle energy, bringing the muscle to the bone adding incredible depth to your practice and further opening of your body.
I look forward to guiding you through the next level! A great big bow to all of the fathers and to the sun and the sky!
Namaste,
Tataya
Be sure to scroll down to see our June Sunsation Special Summer Yoga Pass! And BE WATCHING for an announcement filled with more great summer specials!
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A Star in Our World
Jennifer L. Conway
You may have practiced alongside Jennifer on the mat. We are fortunate to have her as part of our team! Among other positions, Jennifer worked in Washington, DC as media director for a political advertising agency where she was responsible for design and implementation of multi-million dollar
media campaigns. As the
healthy lifestyles team leader for our nation's largest student
organization, Jennifer garnered funds from the White House Office of
National Drug Control Policy to create public service advertisements, produced by
teens for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse in teens. A
writer/editor by trade, she has worked diligently for more than two
decades assisting organizations in the areas of agriculture, education
and wellness to effectively communicate with their diverse audiences.
"Working with Jennifer has given us laser focus-from the creation of our mission and vision to identification of our brilliance which distinguishes us in this marketplace--Jennifer has the ability to turn ideas into reality. Our company's gross income increased by 58% in one year of working with Jennifer. Jennifer's in-depth knowledge of marketing communications combined with her passion for our success are invaluable. I wish we had known about Conway Communications when we first began!" ~ Tataya
To contact Jennifer or learn more, see her website here.
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Mark your calendars!
Shakti Returns In August!
For
Join
Certified Yoga Therapist, r.r. Shakti August 2-21 for this 100 hour training designed for yoga teachers and practitioners who wish to deepen their practice. Classes will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6-8 am and Monday-Friday from 11:30-4pm. The cost is $875.
Undercurrents is an event to support Yoga World Reach, a non-profit committed to serving the minorities around the world through yoga. Payment and registration is done through YWR and all benefits go directly to YWR.
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Kundalini Yoga: What it's All About
by Lorene Ludy
Kundalini
Yoga has been called the "yoga of awareness." Kundalini is life
force (also called chi or qi)--depicted as a coiled serpent residing
at the base of the spine. It is energy. Kundalini yoga is about
moving that energy along the spine, through the chakras. We practice
so we can become aware of ourselves and live consciously. It is a
spiritual as well as a physical experience.
What
to expect in my Kundalini Yoga class:
We
begin by tuning in with a chant which can be translated as "I bow
to the creator, to the divine teacher within." Yoga is about
yoking the infinite and and the individual (the Self and the self)
and this chant sets the tone for the practice. The class consists
of kriyas: specific combinations of postures, hand positions,
breathing and mantras. Movement and breath are usually synchronized.
The movements often involve familiar yogic postures. Between
exercises you are invited to notice your physical sensations, your
thoughts, and your emotional state (this is practicing awareness).
Although there is an emphasis on exercises which increase the
flexibility of the spine, each class has its own focus. Class ends
with a period of relaxation and a song.
About
me: I experienced my first Kundalini Yoga class in 1983, taught by
the American Sikhs in Columbus, Ohio. I began teaching in 1986. I
believe this is a powerful technology for spiritual awareness and I
am grateful to be able to share it with others. Kundalini Yoga has
been a consistent anchor for me when other aspects of my life
(career, relationships, domicile, etc.) have changed.
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June Special -- Private Instruction with Tataya for $40!
 Do you have aches and pains or issues in your body that need to be addressed? Do you have questions about your practice? Would you like to simply deepen your practice? If so, I invite you to enjoy a one-on-one instruction with Tataya for only $40 through the month of June. Maybe you're new to yoga or want to start a home practice. . . no matter what, take advantage of this special, refine your practice, and take it to the next level!
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Meditation Classes
Join Katherine Brockman for meditation class on Sundays from 4-5! Experience the symbiotic relationship of yoga and meditation. You may use a yoga pass or pay for single sessions. Come deepen your practice with meditation classes!
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 Woman's Circle
Sunday, June 13 from 3-4:30 p.m.
With Rebecca Hepburn
Last month's class was so successful, we wanted to have Rebecca back! Join Rebecca for meditation, relaxation poses, and more--all with a Native American flavor!
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Awake. Alive. One! The Story of A Home Practice
by Jan Bretz
What a
difference in my day! I'm now awake and ready to talk to my husband who
wakes up talking. I used to merely grunt! For over 20 years I jogged 3-5 miles in the morning, but there were days when it was too cold or too slick to go out, and rarely did I look forward to running. A couple of months ago I decided to start doing sun salutations when I first got out of bed. I started with 20 simple salutations and then increased to 30, and for
about a month I've been doing 40--on the last ten I do jump backs and
jump forwards. I end with a few crescent lunges, side angle poses and
triangle poses, occasionally a headstand and always savansana.
I don't dread sun salutations as I often did running. I don't have to dress or undress for it, and I long for what happens. Sometimes I'm on my second or third salutation and I think-- "Good grief, I have 38 to go, and my wrists and legs are so stiff!" Occasionally I "get lost" or unfocused somewhere, but the work is to stay right there "with it" and to focus on making each part of the salutation "perfect." I'm not trying to make it look a certain way or feel a certain way but to be present for every fraction of a second-- to acknowledge what difference it makes to plant the four corners of my feet, to pull in the bellybutton, to pay attention to the drishti or gaze, to lengthen the spine, to breathe, to delight in the moments between breaths--and before I know it I'm at 30! I relish the last "simple" salutations before the "jumping"! Even though I'm doing the same thing, each practice is different, and I'm learning, transforming every day. I've also added 20 sun salutations before I go to bed at night, but I will soon be changing that to a yin practice. The salutations have just been a simple way to practice without thinking out what I'm going to do.
My practice in class has become more centered, more focused, and feels like it's rounding out and adding to my practice rather than being my all in all. I seem to be able to comprehend and follow instruction better.
Just the other night I had an epiphany. I'd been coaching two high school boys who are competing in a speech competitive event called Duo Acting. I was telling them they lacked connection with one another: they were performing separately for the audience, and that their piece lacked power because they were not fully aware of one another. That night when I was beginning my salutations I suddenly realized this was true of my yoga practice! It lacked connection. It was somehow all for and about me, so I spontaneously said to God: "May I have this dance?"
AND at once I was experiencing my practice as a spiritual offering -- a dance with the Divine. What an unveiling!
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To Your Dance!
Namaste,
Tataya and Thomas Radtke
Yoga Body and Balance
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Summer Sunsation Special