Noticeboard 29 from Purple Valley Yoga Centre, Goa

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NOTICEBOARD of YOGA COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWSLETTER with the compliments

of PURPLE VALLEY YOGA CENTRE, ANJUNA, GOA (www.yogagoa.com) where Ashtanga yoga

enthusiasts and friends gather to practise, learn, teach, chat and relax.

 

NEWSLETTER

As we close the shala here in Goa at the end of our second season, we can

reflect that things have not been too bad, considering the months of build-up to

the War which prevented so many people travelling. We have had steady numbers –

in fact, class sizes have been up considerably over the past few weeks, to our

surprise.

We hear that many people who were hoping to travel last year but didn’t because

of Sept 11, and then postponed again this season because of the threat of War,

are determined not to let anything stop them next year.

So, we will be open again on Monday November 10th until the end of March 2004,

and we look forward to seeing old faces and new friends to enjoy some first

class ashtanga, meditation and pranayama in this lovely tropical location.

The best time to come is early November until the middle of December, then from

middle of January until the end of March – the Christmas and New Year high

season gets very crowded due to school holidays.

So, thanks to all who supported us this season. Please don’t forget to send us

a digital picture of yourself (not necessarily in a yoga pose!) so we can add it

to our Gallery Page on the web site for other alumni to remember you by.

And look forward to seeing you again next season. Om shanti, shanti, shanti.

 

NOTICEBOARD 1

If you run a yoga centre, are a yoga teacher or organise retreats or holidays,

you can list yourself at the free listing at The Yoga Shop’s site by going to

http://www.theyogashop.co.uk/teachers/teach_login.php You can create a free

account then add and update your listings and even add pictures to enhance your

entries. This also enables you to get a 10% discount of everything in the The

Yoga Shop. Namaste, The Yoga Shop Team http://www.theyogashop.co.uk

 

NOTICEBOARD 2

www.yogamatters.com is offering a 10% discount for all Purple Valley

Noticeboard readers. Yogamatters offer yoga goods for worldwide delivery

including the new spring range of prAna clothing, cotton mats and amazing audio

CDs. Visit www.yogamatters.com and enter YOGAGOA in the checkout comments

box for a 10% discount! (This will not show on screen but will be deducted from

your payment.) Great value yoga props, clothes media and gifts

www.yogamatters.com

 

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The Catto family is looking for good ideas for temporary accommodation in the

South of the UK from end of April though May - Having fired the original

builders (very long story) they now reckon we'll be in the new place by the end

of May. Robin says, ‘We're fine to stay where we are until 27 April, so if

anyone has any good ideas for accommodation for us for the very end of April and

all of May, please let us know. Thank you Lots of love, Robin, Emma, Max and

Joe xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx info

 

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Place unexpectedly free at John Scott workshop: I have a space booked with John

Scott in Oxford in April 12th and 13 and now cannot go because of injury. If

anyone wants the slot please email Pam Jones, on pam.jones

 

 

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TAKE A STAND Toppling over in Tree Pose? Build a solid foundation with your

feet, then allow your pose to grow from there.

http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/658_1.cfm

 

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BREATHING LESSONS By making pranayama a conscious, controlled action, you can

begin to transform breathing into a spiritual practice.

http://www.yogajournal.com/wisdom/458_1.cfm

 

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TAKE A DEEP BREATH Certain herbs strengthen both the lungs and the adrenals

for deeper breathing. http://www.yogajournal.com/health/566_1.cfm

 

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Unique centre in beautiful nature park, Andalucia Spain. Well equipped for all

kinds of workshops. Yoga studio and lovely caves, with excellent acoustics for

sound work etc.

www.molinodelrey.info molinodelrey

 

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Ashtanga yoga retreat in Mani Pelopponese, Southern Greece, with Kristina

Karitinos Ireland, from June to September 2003. All details and booking

facility at www.yogapractice.net or e-mail: info

 

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Due to his popularity and all his recent workshops being over-d John

Scott is teaching an extra workshop the weekend of April 11-13 in Oxford, UK.

Then September 15-19 he will teach Monday-Friday early morning self-practice and

evening taught class. John’s new practice DVD has five play options from 15

minutes to Full Primary, and can be bought from us for £26 including postage (or

£36 for DVD and book, including postage). Details from macdonaldreynell

 

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Liz Lark has just written another book Yoga For Kids (Carlton hardback,128 pp,

£14.99) which will be available soon. Details of her yoga holidays in Tobago,

France and elsewhere can be seen at www.lizlark.com

 

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Information on Lino Miele’s Edinburgh workshop 23-25 May can be found at

www.astanga.it.

 

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Booking for David Williams’ workshop in Oxford will open on May 2nd. Nancy

Gilgoff and David are the ‘West Coast Pioneers’ (and will be appearing at the

new Purple Valley Retreat in 2004). They spent a few months in India with

Pattabhi Jois in the early ‘70’s, and in 1975 invited him to Hawaii.

Information on David’s teaching is at www.mauiplus.com or email

macdonaldreynell

 

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Danny Paradise will return to Oxford to teach his fifteenth summer course Friday

July 18 to Sunday July 27. To hear Paul Simon and Sting singing with Danny at

www.ashtanga.com/html/oxford click on River of the Soul then Listen to

samples.

 

 

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For personal stories about experiences in Mysore: try this website. There is a

whole area dedicated to visiting and

studying.http://pub42.ezboard.com/byoga84291

 

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Sharath Rangaswamy's Workshops in Greece and USA June 1-13: Louisville, Kentucky

USA. Register at www.yogaeast.org/sharath.htm. June 17-30: Limni Evias,

Greece. Contact Maria Tsakona, Limni Evias 34005, Maria_Limni. See

www.ashtanga.com/html/sharathgreece.html for photos and map. November 30 -

December 13: Miami, Florida. Email michaelgannon.

 

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Lino Miele - Europe April 25-27: Vienna, Austria. Yogazentrum Ganesha,

Alserbachstr. 2/15, 1090 Vienna Austria, Email boris,

www.ashtanga.at.

 

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Michael Gannon - USA Workshops and Teacher Training April 7-12: Atlanta,

Georgia. Contact Adele Gale at atlantayoga

April 13: Athens, Georgia. Aghorakali Yoga full day workshop. Contact

todd.

April 18-20: Boca Raton, Florida. Contact James at logkig

April 21-26: Miami, Florida. Contact astangimg

 

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Manju Jois - USA Workshops and Teacher Training April 4-6: Chicago, Illinois.

To reserve, contact N.U.Yoga Center, Email info, www.yogamind.com.

April 11-13: Allentown, Pennsylvania. Lehigh Valley Yoga Center, Email

contact, www.lvyoga.com.

April 14 - May 30: Teaching Training in New York. Contact Patti Perez, Shiva

Yoga Shala, www.shivashala.com.

April 25-27: Dallas, Texas. Register at www.livingyogadallas.com.

 

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David & Catherine Garrigues - Beginning Teacher Training April 7-13 and

September 22-28: The Ashtanga Yoga School, Seattle, WA Email

Ashtangayogaschool, www.yogaspirals.com.

 

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Tim Miller - Columbus, Ohio USA April 11-13 and April 14-16: Yoga on High, Email

yogainfo, www.yogaonhigh.com.

 

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Nancy Gilgoff - Workshops and Adjustment Clinic April 11-15: Adjustment Clinic

for teachers and serious students of Ashtanga Yoga. Register at Ashtanga Yoga

Shala, Email info, www.ashtangayogashala.net.

April 18-20 and April 21-24: Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Yoga East Email

awakenyoga.

 

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R. Alexander Medin - London April 12: Introduction to Mysore Style Ashtanga

Vinyasa Self-Practice. Yoga Place E2, Email info,

www.yogaplace.co.uk.

 

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Leigha Nicole - San Francisco April 13: Continuing with Nadi Shodana, 1-4pm.

Open Door Yoga www.opendooryoga.com.

 

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Lea Loncar - Marbella, Spain April 16-21: Ashtanga Yoga in the Mysore tradition

with Lea Loncar from Norway. This retreat is organized by Centro de Yoga y Salud

Integral, Marbella, Spain, and assisted by Senit Yoga Centre (www.senityoga.no/)

Trondheim, Norway. To register, email lori_yogainmarbella. Details

at www.senityoga.no/YogaRetreatNEW.pdf.

 

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Tomas Zorzo & Camino Diez - Lanzarote, Canary Islands April 17-20: Information:

caminoyoga, astangamala

 

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David Williams - Atlanta, Georgia USA April 24-27: Register at

www.atlantayoga.com.

 

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Oxford Ashtanga Yoga Ian Macdonald has been coordinating regular monthly

workshops for the Oxford, UK area for many years. See the Oxford Timetable at

www.ashtanga.com/html/oxford.html for a list of workshops featuring John Scott,

Danny Paradise, and other well-regarded teachers. Ian also sells Ashtanga Yoga

products in Europe, including the new John Scott DVD. April 11-13: John Scott

workshop.

 

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Paul Dallaghan has written several informative articles for students interested

in studying at AYRI: a review of the new Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute in

Gokulam and an article about life in Gokulam.

 

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Yoga teacher moving back from San Francisco and seeking teaching opportunities

in London Certified Ashtanga/Vinyasa/Hatha Flow teacher moving from San

Francisco to Battersea, London. Please drop me a line if you are seeking an

instructor or need a substitute. Anything else you can share about yoga teaching

in London would be greatly appreciated! I have been in California for 13 years

and will return to the UK on April 8th. Contact Hathayogastudio.

 

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Teachers Needed in Istanbul Yoga studio in Istanbul in the heart of the city is

looking for Ashtanga Yoga teachers, long or short term. Accommodation provided.

For more information, see www.yogasala.com.

 

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Assistant required for Teaching Work Experience at Purple Valley drop-in Centre,

for 5 months next season, from November until end of March. Must be reliable

and want to do 6 days a week adjusting and assisting in exchange for free

classes. Small remuneration. Email annie with relevant CV and

references.

 

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Supta Virasana, Reclining Hero or Heroine Pose intensifies the stretch in the

thighs and ankles of its upright version. It also creates new stretches in the

front groins, the psoas muscles, and the deep hip flexors.

http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/790_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv43

 

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Symptoms of a heart attack are not the same for men and women. Knowing the

difference can save your life--or that of someone you love.

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/795_1.cfm

 

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Meet the Innovators: Dean Ornish This medical doctor introduced millions to the

heart-healthy benefits of yoga, meditation, and a vegetarian diet with his

groundbreaking clinical research. http://ww.yogajournal.com/views/359_1.cfm

 

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Why Yoga Works When Diets Often Fail Yoga offers the inner harmony and body

awareness required to achieve a healthier approach to eating. All that, and a

leaner, stronger body too.

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/132_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv43

 

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Om Is Where the Heart Is Recent research has found that reciting mantras or

prayers reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/731_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv43

 

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For Beginners! Not All Yoga is Created Equal

You say Ashtanga, I say Kundalini. What's the difference? Use this guide to find

the right yoga for you.

http://www.yogajournal.com/newtoyoga/165_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv43

 

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No Side Effects Medical research shows meditation helps treat heart disease,

cancer, and more. http://www.yogajournal.com/health/166_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv43

 

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Pass the Flax, Please Making a habit of eating flaxseed every day can help

reduce your risk of heart disease.

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/799_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv43

 

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Take Heart Fight heart disease with guggul, an Ayurvedic herbal remedy that

lowers cholesterol. http://www.yogajournal.com/health/60_1.cfm?ctsrc=nlv43

 

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Poll: Has Yoga Improved Your Health? Has yoga helped you to lose weight? Quit

smoking? Or lower your cholesterol? Let us know! Cast your vote on the Yoga

Journal homepage poll. http://www.yogajournal.com/?ctsrc=nlv43

 

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Amazing Sacred Text Website for those walking the Path.

http://www.sacred-texts.com

So many book translations there to read. No excuses now - very available.

Don't have to go to the library or purchase. Jyoti Hansa in Indianapolis, -

Snow Leopard thesnowleopard

 

NOTICEBOARD 44

4th - 6th April Ashtanga yoga with Veronica Larsen at the Burren Yoga and

Meditation Centre, Kinvara, Co Galway. Contact Dave burrenyoga

 

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18th - 19th of April Good Friday Yogathon 24 hours of yoga and meditation in

aid of the Special Olympics 2003. Email - info

 

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21st - 26th April Easter ashtanga retreat on Clare Island with Christophe and

Ciara. See www.clare.yogaholidays.net for more details

or christophe

 

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17th - 27th April Iyengar Yoga, Yeats, storytelling and good craic' with Kevin

Gardiner at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, Kinvara, Co Galway, Cost 900

euros. Contact Dave burrenyoga

 

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18th - 27th April Ashtanga Easter retreat with Carol Murphy and Stefan

Prowaznik at the Sunyata Centre, Co Clare, Ireland. Contact

yogacarol

 

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Yoga in Co Down 21st- 234th April with Shiv Sharma Contact

info

 

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Yoga in Belfast 25th - 26 4th April with Shiv Sharma Contact

info

 

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Yoga retreat on Clare Island with Danielle Arin 9th-11th May. An unique

opportunity to work with Danielle in a small group (max 14 people)in a wonderful

setting off the West Mayo Coast Contact Christophe christophe,

or see

www.danielle.yogamagazine.net for more details

 

NOTICEBOARD 52

Shadow Yoga in Dublin with Shandor Remete 27th May - 1st June Details

from www.shadowyoga.com Contact Grainne, 01.2601031

grainne.gilleece

 

NOTICEBOARD 53

Coming to Dublin for a workshop, and nowhere to stay? Self catering

accommodation available for yoga people in quiet location near city centre.

Contact maryfphelan

 

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FEATURED POSE: VASISTHASANA (SIDE PLANK POSE) This pose is a powerful arm and

wrist strengthener and might also be called the One-Arm Balance. Here youâ*Tre

balanced on the same-side hand and outer foot, with your torso and legs

aligned at a 45-degree angle with the floor.

http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/783_1.cfm

 

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IN THE ZONE Yoga can help clear your mind and focus your attention on

giving your best performance. http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/199_1.cfm

 

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ASK OUR EXPERT: MASTERING THE JUMP-THROUGH "This is a question I get all the

time and a source of frustration for many who watch their fellow students

gliding gracefully through their arms while they feel themselves crash and burn.

Some are

convinced that their arms are too short, others that their legs are too long.

Meanwhile, the toes and the egos suffer." --Tim Miller on jumping from

Downward-Facing Dog to a seated position

http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/765_1.cfm

 

 

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COOKING UP CHANGE The Slow Food Movement wants the world to become more

conscious about what it eats--one roasted potato at a time.

http://www.yogajournal.com/food/793_1.cfm

 

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Yoga Journal is proud to present Wholeness and Unity: Integrating Your Inner and

Outer Life From May 16-19, in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Yoga students

are encouraged to attend classes based on seven tracks: Beginning, Mixed Level,

Intermediate, Advanced, Contemplative, Therapeutic, and Teacher Training, in

order to individualize this conference to suit your personal needs. For more

information or to register for this and other Yoga Journal events, go to

http://www.yjevents.com

 

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Master's degree for Yoga Teachers EUROYOGA 2003 "International Yoga Course

2003" Portugal with Diploma of International Yoga Federation 12 to 20 of July

2003- Portugal. Aspiring instructors and teachers from all yoga traditions can

now earn a master's degree or Formateurs (Trainer of Yoga Teachers) as a yoga

teacher form the International Yoga Federation. designed to provide in-depth

theory, practice and experience of yoga. For details please contact Purna Yoga

Ashram of Portugal:

www.portugal.yoganet.org director Prof. Form. Jose Lima at

ayurvedayoga

 

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The following workshops have been arranged by Ian Macdonald in Oxford:

May 16-18 Mike Nevitt

June 20-22 David Williams

July 18-27 Danny Paradise

Sep 15-19 John Scott

Oct 3-5 Nancy Gilgoff For details contact macdonaldreynall

 

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Health Veda-2000 - Live Life …… Naturally 2003 Exhibition at the World Trade

Centre, Mumbai 11th - 14th September 2003. The Health Veda - 2003 - is an

International event taking place for the first time in India. Consultants,

Specialists, Therapists, Trade visitors and exhibitors from all over the world

will be participating in this Exhibition. The event will showcase segments

from Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, Herbal Cosmetics, Health Care Products,

Fitness Equipment Manufacturers, Nutrition, All Therapies, Feng Shui, Vaastu,

Herbal Plants, Naturopathy, Reiki, Yoga, Government Institutions, Hospitals,

Herbal Oils and Health Foods, For further information/ clarification or to

book stall space contact : Mr. Kabeer A.K Website : www.dimfour.com Email:

kabeer

 

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A 16-year-old Yoga Journal reader wants to get back into shape. They offer her

some suggestions, but even if you're not a teen (and haven't been for some

time), you'll find some good advice here!

http://allspiritfitness.com/library/QandA/qa_intoshape.shtml

 

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If you want a home practice for authentic Power Yoga - in other words, the

Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga, or Yoga Chikitsa –try Beryl Bender Birch’s

video. But take heed - it's not for beginners, but for those who have an already

established practice.

http://allspiritfitness.com/library/videos/bl_BBBPoYorev.shtml

 

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April / May Ravi Singh Special Events: Dear Friends, I'm happy to announce

that I'm planning another round of Kundalini Yoga Teacher's Training sessions

in Manhattan beginning Saturday April 5th The theme for that session will be

Kundalini: The Art &

Science of Spirit Rising. I am also currently offering Teacher's Training in

Northport, Long Island. The next sessions are April 6th (Sound & Spirit) and

May 26th (Meditation). For info email jtate or look at

www.raviyoga.com

 

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YOGA RETREAT at Robert Redford's SUNDANCE Resort with Ganga White and Tracey

Rich May 2 - 4, 2003

www.sundanceresort.com/events_promotions/yoga_retreat.html

visit our website at: www.sundanceresort.com

 

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Yoga for Meditation Weekend with Mike Munro April 26-27 Weekend program ideal

for yoga students interested in meditation or meditation practitioners who would

like to learn yoga asanas to support their meditation practice. Hatha yoga has

long been practiced as a support for meditation practice. Meditation and Samadhi

are the seventh and eighth limbs of classical yoga and the pinnacle of all yoga

traditions. This weekend will explore yoga asanas practiced in conjunction with

calm abiding meditation to help the student appreciate the natural union of the

two traditions. Location: Sea Star Yoga Center, Head of St. Margarets Bay, 25

min drive from Halifax. To Register: visit the website:

http://www.yogastudio.ns.ca/workshops.html email: yogis

 

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Paragliding & Multi Activity Holidays Hi Folks- Good flying has kicked

off , we have moved into "Native Place" our guesthouse by the lake. There are 2

months of the season left before the monsoons set in, so flex ur wings :-)

We have developed a new 3 day condensed paragliding program for those of you

who have the inclination but not the time, ground handling - bunny hops - basic

theory - solo flying on the 3rd day : We have also launched multi activity

weekends for adventure seekers (groups), do check out the link

http://www.nirvanaadventures.com/home/thrill_hunters.html

Look forward to seeing you at kamshet. Peace, Bliss n Happy landings Sanjay &

the Nirvana Team Web Site : http://www.nirvanaadventures.com E-mail :

sanjay

 

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I have just formed a new group on Power Yoga, (poweryoga). Feel

free to join and to post your opinions on Ashtanga vs Power Yoga.... Some

people feel that Ashtanga is too rigid in form and enjoy the freedom that Power

Yoga allows to form ones own practice... Discuss... vinyasarickvoyt

jon

 

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ASHTANGA YOGA RETREAT IN NORFOLK with Cathy Louise Broda. 2-5 May hosted by The

Life Centre, London. www.voewood.com, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk. Space

is limited. Contact The Life Centre to receive a booking form and reserve your

space.

www.thelifecentre.org/events.html or www.purpleyoga.com

 

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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event: The Experience: A NYC

Night-Long Journey of Consciousness Saturday, April 12, 2003

Time: All Day The Experience: A Night-Long Journey of Consciousness

April 12, 2003, 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom, Manhattan

Center, 8th Avenue & 34th Street, New York City Share In The Experience.

The Experience is a celebration of the spirit. Beginning on Saturday night at 6

p.m. and continuing into the night, you'll find yourself immersed in an unbroken

sequence of

events that includes yoga, poetry, ritual, meditation, chanting, drumming,

ecstatic dance and movement, and prayer. Come and experience the waves of energy

that we can create by weaving our individual paths together. Our journey will

be led by musicians, artists, yoga teachers, and spiritual guides-all renowned

for their ability to

create authentic, transformational experiences. email: dcyoga

(www.dcyoga.com). Space is limited so call or email us to reserve your spot.

 

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We would like to remind you of this upcoming event: Sivananda Satsang Date:

Saturday, April 5, 2003 Time: 7:00PM - 9:15PM EST (GMT-05:00)

Sivananda Satsang, Dancing, Chanting, Meditation, Free Vegetarian Potluck!

DCYOGA, Washington, DC. Reservations: email: dcyoga (www.dcyoga.com)

 

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Top academic minds of all nationalities unite online. Toronto, Canada - Mar.

26th, 2003 The current mood of the world is tense, uneasy, and fearful for the

future. As war rages on, it is easy to worry that peoples of different

countries, cultures, religions, and ethnic backgrounds will continue to

misunderstand one another. Although the world has been made to feel smaller

through rapidly expanding technologies, many people still feel isolated and

disconnected from their global neighbors. One company, however, is uniting

people from around the world: BrainMass.com.

BrainMass is a vast resource of international intellectual talent available

online, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. BrainMass has enlisted more

than 1000 graduate students and professionals from over 150 universities around

the world. BrainMass' intellectual talent pool members hail from than 30

different countries and many more nationalities, bringing the world together

online for the common cause of academic progress and excellence.

The breadth and depth of academic subject areas available is reflected by the

diverse group of BrainMass' international academic resources. From Engineering

to Classical Studies, from Physics to English, BrainMass team members work in

every major field of study around the globe. Unlike any other online academic

service, the staff at BrainMass.com includes M.A. and Ph.D. candidates in more

than 40 fields, along with professors working at some of the world's finest

academic institutions.

BrainMass professionals hail from universities in countries such as Canada,

Singapore, the United States, Italy, Australia, Turkey, Great Britain, India,

and Romania. As Ross Carter, BrainMass' President rightly says, "It is

incredibly invigorating to be part of an organization and objective that is at

once so youthful, intelligent, energetic, and global."

Moreover, the diversity of the international team of academics means that

students can get help from a variety of national, cultural, religious,

intellectual, and linguistic backgrounds.

Grant Goodwin, founder and General Manager of BrainMass.com, has created an

atmosphere, both at the BrainMass headquarters in Canada and internationally, of

fellowship and camaraderie. "The positive attitude of each member of our team

makes our lofty goals increasingly attainable." says Goodwin, "BrainMass has

already reached one goal: bringing together international academic talent, and

in so doing, we are showing the world how the pursuit of knowledge transcends

all divides."

See the BrainMass homepage, www.brainmass.com. Or email

communications or ggoodwin

 

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New e-newsletter: Agoy Today, Reflecting Yoga Today. We had great resistance

producing a newsletter, as we know how annoying receiving junk mail can be.

However there is so much exciting information happening at agoy we had to let

you know somehow. We hope you enjoy reading our articles and your feedback and

suggestions are always welcome - email us info or email ian

 

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Yoga - the enlightened body By Howard Napper

Personally I have never been comfortable with the word enlightenment, or quite

sure where the line is that makes one person enlightened and another not... Go

to http://wwwagoy.com/new/yoga-for-you/articles-enlightenedbody.htm for more.

 

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Upcoming Yoga Workshop April 12 at Yoga Place, London E2 Check

info Join us in April for exciting yoga workshop to wake up

our bodies and rejoice the arrival of spring

R. ALEXANDER MEDIN - AN INTRODUCTION TO MYSORE STYLE ASTANGA VINYASA ASSISTED

SELF-PRACTICE Saturday 12th April at Yoga Place E2, 1st Floor, 449-453

Bethnal Green Road, London. E2 9QH Workshop – Ever wondered what the Mysore

style practice is? Curious? Come and find out if it is for you. Experience

how Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is introduced in Mysore, India, by Sri K. Pattabhi

Jois and his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy. Assisted self-practice is the most

traditional and effective way to practice Ashtanga yoga. It allows the student

to progress truly at his/her own pace working with his/her own breath and

capabilities. Alex Medin is our resident Mysore style Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga

teacher. He is one of only 3 Ashtanga yoga teachers in the UK to have been

awarded an official teaching certificate from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore,

India More details from info

 

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Our time here seems more fragile than ever with the turns and twists in the

events around us. To find a haven of stability and comfort is becoming more

precious as even the microbes test our center and awareness in new ways. In

response to these times, the staff at Daily Zen will again be updating the

content of the site and shifting priorities slightly.

http://www.dailyzen.com/zenworld.asp

The Zencard Garden has just been vitalized with new cards. These cards carry

messages all over the world, messages that bring peace and tranquility just in

viewing the artwork! Send one now to spread the message of hope and light and

to share the spirit of Daily Zen. http://www.dailyzen.com/zencards.asp While

the events of the world weigh on all of us, there is still a need for gifts of

inspiration, gifts that bring a message of tranquility and harmony. Daily Zen

Gifts is stocked with just these kinds of reminders. A piece of framed koan

art that has Harmony engraved on top or a set of kanji soaps with tranquility

molded into the soap itself goes far to spread your message of peace and

commitment to a higher way of life for all. http://www.dailyzen.com/gift_ideas

Look for some new pages of Daily Zen to appear in May. In the meantime we

recognize these are times that raise many questions for people of conscience,

and we are committed to maintaining an oasis of equanimity, a place to return

that offers solid

ground amidst a spaciousness that is ever present. Yours along the Way, The

Monkess

 

 

THAT’S ALL FOLKs for another issue of the Purple Valley Newsletter. This email

publication now goes to over 3,500 recipients around the world, and everyone is

welcome to use it. Entries for the next issue (probably due out at the end of

April, so please don’t send info on any events before, say, the 28th April)

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