Dear Yogis,

Here is my thought for the day -” It doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman – that is why there are so many of us (Jane Goodall)”.

Yesterday I took my clothes in for the rehearsal (The Wearable Art Fashion Parade is happening next Saturday) and as much as I love the youngsters in the group, the older brigade were hard to understand.  They seemed always to start from the difficult end of things, and looked constantly frazzled and frayed.  It wasn’t easy – and my clothes were complex in so far as I had considered outfits, and had not done single pieces.    There were a lot of clothes in a small space, and it could have been easier if we had been given directions about labelling, dividing the garments up into “items” as they were to be worn.  But they were being handled as they had always been handled.  I’m a difficult woman I think, and am always looking for a way things can flow better.  I think the music is going to be fabulous (thanks Kirsty and Zoe), and should be made into a CD so that we can enjoy all of the tracks later.

There were some beautiful outfits.  I especially loved the SILK FELTED outfits.  They were very expensive, but the only couture/art pieces.  Not only had I not experienced silk felt before, I had never seen REVERSIBLE felted clothing.  It must be so difficult to achieve.  I googled but couldn’t find this technique – not felted ON silk (plenty of these), but felted WITH silk, with merino wool base felted, not a fabric.  Magnificent.  Maybe I can get this lovely artist to come here and exhibit the clothing in the studio?  I will try.    I love working with clothing – the only difficulty is thinking of it as WORK!

I have some outfits I want to work on – a long vest, balloon pants (I do have one pair in the show next Saturday like the two on the left).

 

STUDIO AND ON-LINE CLASSES

Windarring Yoga –  Tues. x 2 +Thurs. x 1.

STUDIO YOGA WOODEND: Monday Hatha 1pm (full) 2.15 (full) Wed. Restorative 1pm.  Thursday 10am? Please book.

ZOOM WORKSHOP.  Mondays at 6.30 on zoom. “A Year of Living Biblically” and “The Source”.  We are still waiting for girls to be ready and for books to arrive. however – It’s on for this evening unless you let me know otherwise.

THE YOGA LUNCHEON:  The last Saturday in the month at 12noon (yes a time shift). I have booked to go to  The Full Moon in Woodend.  Warm, “homey” and great food.

THE WEARABLE ART EXHIBITION:  Sunday July 15th, Jubilee Hall Macedon. 1pm to 3.30.  tickets at trybooking.com 

SEE YOU ON THE MAT (SOMEWHERE)

NAMASTE – JAHNE

Dear Yogis,

What King of Pentacles Meant for me Today.

We are getting close to The Wearable Art Exhibition (July 15th), and I am so busy – I didn’t realise what a strain it would put on my day to day.  But I haven’t caved!

The King of Pentacles has appeared today to ask me what parts of life require discipline and determination to see through – well gang, I am sure you can guess.  The Fashion Parade of course.  Then a special commission? Each of us has moments in our lives where we are challenged, where hard work is necessary, even if it’s unpleasant, tedious, or nail bitingly anxious.

Because this card is so closely associated with prosperity, this card tells me that  hard work will pay off. I must allow the “King of Pentacles” to help me find the strength within to accomplish everything I need.  Having done that,  I rest in the knowledge that I will be rewarded.

Luckily this card tells me that I don’t have to do everything entirely on my own, however, because the King of Pentacles also represents compassion and teamwork. There are other people in my life who care for me, and who have offered, or who may be able to offer a helping hand.  For instance one of my treasured students spent time yesterday sweeping leaves – not an onerous job, but at this time, a long one.  Thank you “lovely one” I appreciate your offer, your time, and now look out my window to a tidy yard.

If any of my students would like a reading, please make a time with me.  I have had a couple of double headers this week.  Mother and daughter, best friends.  I didn’t think they would be good, but surprisingly they are!  I love this opportunity, and if you decide to come with a friend, it can be 2 hours of reading, and costs $170.  Please email: yogafirst2@bigpond.com for an appointment.

I have put more cards into the Mt.Macedon Gallery – these are special because they have a print loosely attached which you can frame.  At $9.50 for a small framable print, they are a good buy, especially in these times.  If you go to my web site www.jhwilliams.online you can purchase a pack of 5 cards for an excellent price and postage is paid in Australia.

STUDIO AND ON-LINE CLASSES

Windarring Yoga –  Tues. x 2 +Thurs. x 1.

STUDIO YOGA WOODEND: Monday Hatha 1pm (full) 2.15 (full) Wed. Restorative 1pm.  Thursday 10am? Please book.

ZOOM WORKSHOP.  Mondays at 6.30 on zoom. “A Year of Living Biblically” and “The Source”.  We are still waiting for girls to be ready and for books to arrive.  So, I will definitely make this NEXT MONDAY, not today – and it will be whether you have the book or not.

THE YOGA LUNCHEON:  The last Saturday in the month at 12noon (yes a time shift). I have booked to go to  The Full Moon in Woodend.  Warm, “homey” and great food.

THE WEARABLE ART EXHIBITION:  Sunday July 15th, Jubilee Hall Macedon. 1pm to 3.30.  tickets at trybooking.com 

SEE YOU ON THE MAT (SOMEWHERE)

NAMASTE – JAHNE

Dear Yogis… have you seen this, have you thought about it?

In order to be born, you needed:

• 2 parents
• 4 grandparents
• 8 great-grandparents
• 16 second great-grandparents
• 32 third great-grandparents
• 64 fourth great-grandparents
• 128 fifth great-grandparents
• 256 sixth great-grandparents
• 512 seventh great-grandparents
• 1,024 eighth great-grandparents
• 2,048 ninth great-grandparents

For you to be born today from 12 previous generations, you needed a total sum of 4,094 ancestors over the last 400 years.

Think for a moment – How many struggles? How many battles? How many difficulties? How much sadness? How much happiness? How many love stories? How many expressions of hope for the future? – did your ancestors have to undergo for you to exist in this present moment…

 

SATURDAY….

I had a lot of fun, we did a try-on of my garments for the fashion parade, because my inspirations are McQueen and Ralph, I wondered if they would be enjoyed.  When I unveiled them, there was surprise, but when they were worn, WOW! what an impact they made.  So I have great hopes for the parade.  They are not the usual “tie-dye”.  These are great, these are UP-CYCLED GARMENTS inspired by couture…. I think I have cracked it!  Please come along and support us.  Saturday 15th July at 1pm at Jubilee Hall in Macedon (next to The Mount Theatre).

The photo on the left is actually a McQueen creation from the latest exhibition at The National Gallery – unfortunately, there will be no armadas in this show from me – maybe the next one.  This is very Marie Antionette don’t you think?

Art to Wear flyer 2023   If you want to come to the parade you will need a ticket.

 

STUDIO AND ON-LINE CLASSES

Windarring Yoga –  Tues. x 2 +Thurs. x 1.

STUDIO YOGA WOODEND: Monday Hatha 1pm (full) 2.15 (full) Wed. Restorative 1pm.  Thursday 10am? Please book.

ZOOM WORKSHOP.  Mondays at 6.30 on zoom. “A Year of Living Biblically” and “The Source”.  We are still waiting for girls to be ready and for books to arrive.  So, I will definitely make this NEXT MONDAY, not today – and it will be whether you have the book or not.

THE YOGA LUNCHEON:  The last Saturday in the month at 12noon (yes a time shift). I have booked to go to  The Full Moon in Woodend.  Warm, “homey” and great food.  

SEE YOU ON THE MAT (SOMEWHERE)

NAMASTE – JAHNE