Dear Yogis,

ZOOM VS. STUDIO and NEW COURSE

I wasn’t going to send out a newsletter today BUT , a covid update pushed me.  In light of Dan’s new news, from Wednesday we can open and we can’t.  Each student needs 8 SQUARE METERS.  Imagine the size of room you would need for the maximum 20 class.  A basket ball court size!  However,   I will review our classes, calculate numbers, and look at zoom.  No matter what is happening this week, things are changing – for the better perhaps.

THE WEEKS ZOOM (Mark it in your diary now)

Today MONDAY. 1pm Yoga Class 
TUESDAY: 7.30PM THE SUTRA STUDY
WEDNESDAY: 12.30 Restorative Yoga, 5.30 Restorative Yoga and 6.45 Mindfulness Meditation(Last week we focussed on a beautiful Buddhist Healing meditation.The DIAMOND SUTRA may replace this and slot in here – please register interest).
FRIDAY: 11am Yoga Cafe, 5.30 Yoga, 6.45 Pendant/Dowsing class
SATURDAY: 12.30 Restorative Yoga, 2pm Tarot/Pendulum/Watercolour Classes
SUNDAY: 10am THE BHAGAVADGITA CLASSES (The Yogas and the ‘Gita)

 

THE DIAMOND SUTRA….

So get your diaries out, make sure what you want to do.  The Monday 1pm and the Wednesday at 5.30 will be here at the studio when we can open for three students (we only have a small space). Not this week – I will let you know.

With the idea that things are changing, I will have consider which stay on zoom.   The Pendulum/Tarot Classes, Sutra Classes and the Sunday morning classes definitely will stay on zoom.  They have been a great success,   and in November I plan to put a class on about THE DIAMOND SUTRA – which will probably replace the Wednesday Mindfulness meditation.. It was this text that inspired Michael Roach (the author or “How Yoga Works” “The Garden” and “The Essential Sutras”) when he first entered the Sera Mey Monastery in Tibet, and again when he left to take his teachings to the world.  His book “The Diamond Cutter” is worth a read.

The DIAMOND SUTRA is one of the Earliest printed books known in the world, and a foundational Buddhist text (and beautiful).  I loaned my CD of the Diamond Sutra,  and have yet to get it back – just in case you have it ready to post and want me to have it again. Please, return it.

CHANGES AFTER CHANGES THE STUDIO, YOGA AND THE TEACHINGS ARE THE SAME…JOIN ME.

NAMASTE.  JAHNE

 

Dear Yogis,

Another day on the Mountain.  Cold, wet,  English, but heaps better than hot, dry and bush-fire’y.
Some of you will notice another newsletter from me in their mailbox shortly.  Mailchimp is altering the way they do business, hence the missing newsletter at the end of the last few months.  No notification, just no send-out.  To counter this and the higher rates, I have decided to send a mail out from www.firstmountaindowsers.com my pendulum dowsing site inbetween, not instead of our usual YogaBeautiful newsletter.   This newsletter will be just about dowsing, pendulums, cards and divination generally.

If you would like to be on the FIRST MOUNTAIN DOWSERS NEWSLETTER list, please let me know.  Once we are through THE BIG PAUSE (Covid), we will be doing Pendulum field trips,  and meetings here in the studio.  Until we get to that point ZOOM is our best point of personal contact and I will organise a weekly or monthly ZOOM meeting once I have your interest. I know you all would like to be involved.  We are going to continue our weekly Tarot, Pendulum and Board making classes.

If I send a “Mountain Dowsers” newsletter and you don’t want it, then email and let me know and I can delete it.  That’s one thing about this other list.  I can delete or add, I don’t rely on mail chimp to interpret my requests.

 

ZOOM THIS WEEK..
SUNDAY 10am THE BHAGAVADGITA – The Yogas.      MONDAY 1pm, RESTORATIVE YOGA  TUESDAY 7.30 THE SUTRAS (A study).

Our Friday PENDULUM CLASS, and our Saturday PENDULUM AND TAROT class, are both very useful, inspirational..  Some beautiful boards, Sumii and Tarot cards are being produced.  We are not hurrying.  I am just so glad we are working through the projects step by step.  I will photograph them when they are ready to be shown.  You will be amazed.

 

CHANNELLING.

I am a fan of Kryon, and in the beginning of his journey Neale Donald Walsh (once he started to chase the dollars he lost me).  In our classes and when we are reading the tarot, and moving forward in our creative endeavours, we are certainly channelling.  When we are being the best that we can be,  that is what we are doing.

The amazing tarot cards and boards which are coming out of our classes are from channelling.  The results are nothing short of extraordinary.  If you were sitting where I do, watching the class you would see when the students fall into “trance” (no candles needed), i.e. deep focus.  Their attention gets very concentrated, there is no talking and their heart rates reduce.  It would be interesting to have a scientific experiment done to show if there was a difference physically between this and meditating.  The students look and act as if they are doing a meditation, and afterwards say they have been.  Does it feel like this to you when you are being creative? Besides channelling when you are being creative, slipping into that way of being,  you are choosing to channel.

When you are able to contact your guides (however you do that, through the cards, the pendulum, praying, or meditating on them – you are channelling.  Bringing them in) they will help you to make a difference in your world.  This does not mean that you will not have to struggle if you have chosen to go that route.  Many of you do not trust a way that does not include struggle!  There are ways to live effortlessly if you choose to do so.  It doesn’t mean that everything will automatically come to you, that you can kick back and do nothing.  It does mean that you will get a greater sense of what you want to create and find easier ways to bring it about.

If you follow the advice of your guide, and continue channelling (praying, meditating), changes will occur in your emotional nature and you will experience less of the feelings of heaviness, depression and anxiety.

Channelling will not solve all your problems, it will only change you in ways you want to change yourself. Channelling is not a cure-all or an end all, it simply accelerates your growth opportunities and lessons.  You are still responsible for your life.  Be open to small changes and you will find your efforts rewarded beyond your expectations.  They won’t always be what you expect and they won’t always come from the direction you expect, so be open to pleasant surprises.

Channelling helps you to connect to a constant, steady source of inspiration and information.  Trust your inner guidance and messages.  You are a special, unique individual with unlimited potential… I invite you to discover for yourself your inner Divinity.

When extraordinary things begin to happen in your life – do not forget GRATITUDE.  Do not forget to say “thank you”. OFTEN.

I will see you on ZOOM

NAMASTE – JAHNE

 

 

Dear Yogis,

ZOOM MENU:
FRIDAY (TODAY) 11am YOGA CAFE.   5.30 RESTORATIVE YOGA    6.45 FREE Pendulum Training Session, we will be learning how to link with our guides.

SATURDAY: 12.30 RESTORATIVE YOGA
SUNDAY: 10am TEACHER TRAINING.  The Bhagavadgita.

 

SPIRITS
Several of you have asked me about Guides and Spirits, and how to communicate.  We have been touching on this in our Friday and Saturday /Pendulum tarot classes.  In case you missed… here is my receipe (you can adjust to suit your way of doing things – there is no “RIGHT WAY” just your way!)

There is Clairvoyance (seeing),  Clairtangence/psychometry (touching),   Clairgustance (tasting), Clairsentience (feeling),
Clairscent/Clairodoance (smelling) and Clairempathy etc etc .   These are all different senses used to to communicate with spirits. While some people have a natural affinity for one or several, they can all be strengthened by anyone with practice.

After 50 years of doing yoga and meditation, My intuition is quite refined.  I disregard it at my peril.  I advise you to go with your instincts/senses and don’t discount anything.

I do have favourite tools which I make, teach and use.

Spirit boards or ouija
Pendulums with a board (yes, no, maybe, or even using a pendulum over a spirit board)
Playing cards and  tarot cards.

Many of you will have spirit communication spreads, and that’s great, but an even simpler way and more beginner friendly way is asking yes/no questions and using cartomancy.

Playing Card Deck (take out the jokers)
♠️ spades- yes  ♦️diamonds- no   ♣️clubs- maybe/reframe the question  ♥️hearts- I don’t know

Tarot Cards
Major arcana: interpret as you see fit. They always seem very clear to me.  Archetypes, people, major life events etc

 

When I have time, and feel like a RITUAL.. this is how I progress.
🕯Grab a candle and pop your candle in a glass.  Makes it easy to move, catches drips, and stops it blowing out.
🕯Trace or draw a septagram (seven pointed star, known for helping control spirits/keep things from getting out of hand, also good for limiting the interaction/influence to just that area) on the space you’ll be working/putting your tools.  I usually use my Pendulum board which have many good references/dieties built into them.
🕯Sit, breathe,  center and ground yourself.  You are working from the good, so no need to shield. (and you have your pendulum board) You can say a mantra or a prayer if you like to do this – I do.
🕯Light the candle and either vocally or internally invite a specific spirit or guide, just reach out and see who’s there.  If you are new to this you can use your PENDULUM BOARD, and determine alphabetically who you are speaking to.
🕯If you are using the cards… ask a question, draw a card, and keep going. This takes practise, but my new board will help you.  It has many options already in a spread waiting for you.  Don’t discount anything you may feel, hear or see in your minds eye.   For pendulum, the easiest of all.  Use the alphabet to discover who is talking, and then just ask yes/no questions until you learn the “language of the pendulum”.
🕯Use whatever method until either the spirit leaves or you’re done with the interaction. Then blow out the candle.**
🕯GOODBYE.  If you feel the need (I don’t)  you can cleanse the space, and cleanse your tool as well (sprinkling a little salt is perfect and simple)

Ta-Da!!! you’re a spirit worker.

Some comments…
*Don’t be afraid.  The lights are on, music may be playing, the incense fills the air.   This is not a television horror story… it is your space, decide beforehand the rules, and boundaries…   If you are a newbie to this, I highly suggest a small plan,   Examples: “Only human spirits and friends may come into this space. No lies can be spoken in this time.” (but it’s only fair if you do the same)
*Treat your Spirit Guest like a guest in your home – if in the session you make a promise to do something, or return at a certain time – DO IT.  It is important.  No-one like to be “stood-up”, even spirit.
*You do not have to say thank you. However, beginning the session with “welcome” and ending with “farewell/goodbye” (this is on my Pendulum board because sometimes I am so excited I forget.   Be polite.   If it’s a family member, or ancestral spirit, I have no problem saying thank you.

If you are seeking specific information or Information about your future, you’re better off interacting with an ancestral spirit or family member who you have a connection to.  Some people on the other side may just be excited to speak with you – it doesn’t mean they are the right person to speak to in order to get the answers you are looking for.

What if nothing happens?  Sometimes all is quiet.  Make your space as welcoming as possible, you are inviting a friend to join you. Light incense, burn some marigolds and mugwort etc.  Don’t be worried or feel you have failed.  They are not in the mood.  Try again later.

What if everything happens?  Those on the other side sometimes get a bit excited.  That’s OK, they can.  If things get hectic, don’t freak out and don’t just leave the space. Say goodbye, Explain why you are leaving and blow out the candle.  If you are worried even after you leave the space – take a shower, turn on the lights and CLEANSE YOUR TOOLS (pendulum board, pendulum, crystals…). The tool is a conduit, and leaving it open is not saying goodbye completely.

I hope this answers some of your questions.  If you have more, please email me.  yogafirst2@bigpond.com

NAMASTE.  JAHNE