Dear Yogis,

What a fabulous weekend…I had a wonderful one-on-one with a Restorative Teacher Training Student (yes, I do these!), then a yoga session, and then MAKE YOUR OWN TAROT CARDS, which was totally an inspiration to me.  Out of this session we have emerging a marine themed deck, a ‘Gita themed deck and an INSPIRATION themed deck and so an… and mine? A MINDFULNESS themed deck – very practical seeing that the Tea and Tarot cards were printed last week, and I am packing and selling them right now (they are for you!).  For details go to www.myyogabooks.etsy.com.

Then on Sunday we had our explorations into the BHAGAVADGITA.  The repeat class.  Next week is the next step in the current series and we will be looking at – THE FEATURES OF GOD – ‘KRISHNA” THE SUPREME BEING.  Yes, this is a subject and we will try to walk through in a simple, logical (exciting) way.  One topic leading to the next.  One of the students sensed our topic when she asked how I thought about God.  Come to Sunday Teacher Training, and discover how to talk to God for yourself.  The Hare Krishna movement of course adheres to what Sri Pradhupadha thought Krishna was talking about, and for him everything needs to be passed in front of Krishna for inspection and ‘tasting”.  This can be marginally boring, a mite joyless and add layers of rules.  Let’s go back to the original and see what Krishna himself said about EVERYTHING.  God didn’t design you to dance and then get pleasure from forbidding you from dancing…..

On Monday we will have RESTORATIVE YOGA at 1pm.

Tuesday, the CHAKRA DISCUSSION (part 3 of 3 I think).

Wednesday (a busy Zoom day):  12.30 Yoga Class, 5.30 Gentle Restorative Yoga Class and then instead of Dowsing, we will be having the first of the “MINDFULNESS MEDITATION” SESSIONS FROM 6.30 TO 7.30.   I always thought of the modern mindfulness sessions as being MINDLESSNESS yoga, but I have changed,  and embraced the method (among others) of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn (what a fabulous name!), and of course THE WAY of  ZEN, and Sensory Awareness (promulgated by Charlotte Selver,  Alan Watts, Erich Fromm and Fritz Perlz) which began in the 1950’s.  If you have ever meditated, danced, studied yoga or wanted “to be here now”, these sessions are highly recommended.

Friday: Strong Restorative (a blend) at 5.30 and we could have a MINDFUL MEDITATION AT 6.30 if you wanted.  Let me know.

Saturday:  12.30 Restorative and 2pm MAKE OUR OWN TAROT (The second of a series of three which can be ongoing, and can incorporate dowsing)

Sunday:  THE TEACHER TRAINING SESSIONS: Today, “The Bhagavadgita, The Features of God” – “Krisna the Supreme Being” (as it is discussed in the ‘Gita)

For details of any of the above, please go to the home page of the web site, and I  will list all the details there.

During my life I have often rejected one authority only to embrace another.  In thinking about this I have come to understand that underneath,  I was afraid of living in the world where there was not someone, somewhat like myself who KNEW.  But I have now come to the understanding that to know what one is doing with life, it is no good to consult authorities.  They spin veils to keep us from our truth. We need to penetrate these veils of unknowing with our own hands, eyes and senses if we are going in any way to be able to grasp the world, and feel it with our hearts.  It is not until we can TASTE for ourselves that we will truly be able to judge.

This requires discipline.  One discipline (and there are many) which has been embraced to control the rampant mind is ZEN, and other forms of Buddhist meditations…  We will explore this as we delve into  our discussions on the Gita, and on a personal experimental level as we play with SENSORY AWARENESS in our MINDFULNESS MEDITATIONS.  Don’t just wonder – join us.  It is not like lunching on sawdust, this is living food for the mind.

IS THERE ANYTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN KNOWING  WHO YOU ARE, AND WHY YOU ARE HERE?

NAMASTE.  JAHNE

 

 

 

 

Dear Yogis,

I know I wasn’t going to send newsletters on Saturdays... but here I am BECAUSE my beautiful TEA LEAF READING cards have been printed, they are on etsy, and they are available for you.

They are beautiful, and come in a box (I was going to send in a pouch, but I like this better).They are perfect to give a gift to yourself, or someone else.  The box makes this a beautiful gift.

In the box  is the cards, a booklet, a poster and a pendulum just made for you by me (nothing from China in this box).  All made, printed in Australia just for you.

Hop on to Etsy (www.myyogabooks.etsy.com), read about them, Pay pal them, and get the set for yourself. It is my first colourful cards.  E had a call from Europe this morning about some sets I made years ago.  The client is  wanting and updates and repeats.  How lovely is that…?? this is what makes me keep going.  Would you like to make your own set…?

See you on zoom. MAKE YOUR OWN TAROT (LIKE ME) AT 2PM and TEACHER TRAINING STUDY GROUP ON SUNDAY AT 10AM.  

MANATE – JAHNE

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Yogis,

I guess you know that whatever you want is perfect for you.  Whether you want a new studio, a farm, a retreat venue… whatever it is,  your goals don’t have to be big and they don’t need to make sense to anyone except you.  The universe want you to have them.  If you don’t use them you will have them next time around so nothing is wasted – but why not have them here and now.

Put your long-term goals aside – park them so you can pick them up later…. make a list of short term goals and the specific steps it will take to achieve your long term goals.. Mine look like this..

 

• Explore our Yoga Institute and teach into the existing students, revisit the topics that are needed and wanted..
• Have a large cohort of readers and artists interested in the tarot sets we have made and are making.  
• Work with universal energy every day and make sure I am clear and ready for these new students and clients, and am ready to help my students move forward towards achieving their goals.
• Stay strong, stay happy.

When you have written out all YOUR goals in your journal, spend a minute or so bringing energy to each one.  Don’t forget to envelop your body in the beautiful energy cloud  we worked on the other morning.

Keep your list of goals within reach.  Be proud of yourself for making the effort you have to accomplish these goals.

KNOW THAT YOUR PSYCHIC SELF BEGAN WORKING WITH YOU TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS AS SOON AS YOU WROTE THEM IN YOUR JOURNAL.

ZOOM Friday to Sunday

Friday 11am ZOOM CAFE.  A great time with the girls (no boys YET).  Our “show and tell” project is to make something out of a Coles plastic bag. Crochet a bag, or a make coaster or knit a weed mat. Just something to share.  Doesn’t have to look good.    Anything – fun.    5.30pm Restorative yoga – with straps and weights optional

Saturday: 12.30 Restorative Yoga   2pm MAKE YOUR OWN TAROT DECK (or make miniature collages!).  The first in a series of three. No art talent needed just a good pair of pointy scissors,  a theme and magazines.  We will make tarot, and then I will help you to market them or sell your art, or use them effectively in your practice.

Sunday: 10am, Teacher Training REPEAT.  This is a repeat of last weeks BHAGAVADGITA lesson.  If you paid for last week this week is free.  If you didn’t pay for last week’s lesson, then please, pay $20 for this one.  It is not a FREE class if you haven’t paid for the first one.

On the left is the pendulum chart. We have usually presented them 40cm x 40cm which can be used as coffee table tops… impressive.  I now have beautiful small ones – A5 size.  They are so beautiful.   Just perfect for in your purse or beside you on your work space.  Printed on the best paper.  A lovely gift to you or a special someone..  $17.50 including postage in Australia.

 

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON ZOOM

NAMASTE – JAHNE