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AS I said last week. There are heaps of changes. Mainly we have departed the Bentinck after about 6 years there, and another 4 working specifically in Rehabilitation from Substance Abuse with Innisfree (the cream of the crop with regards to rehab.)
I told you – I sent a newsletter to classroom students, I put a notice on the yoga studio door, I spoke in class, I sent out a hard copy newsletter, and still people come and say “I went to the Bentinck and it wasn’t until I spoke with …. That I found out you had departed the Bentinck!!!” They went to the Bentinck, they stood in front of the notice, but they didn’t pay any attention – and it was MY fault they had wasted their time? Please…..! Please read this newsletter and adjust your diary.
The photograph below is the Buddha I have painted purple. After 25 years “The Blue lady” totally shattered in the cold. I have repainted the little sign on the plinth, and hung the Prayer Flags. I am so thrilled about the studio and how it is looking. We have the side entrance with the Japanese walk, tomorrow the new lighting is being organised, and everything looks amazing.. It is like I always thought it could be. I just would like it to be a bit bigger, but maybe that is in the future. When I was in San Francisco at The Golden Gate Yoga Studio, Chai Tea was always available at the end of class. In Spain at our sister studio there, everyone met for Tapas afterwards… Tonite we have honey kombucha, gluten free polenta cake, and dried apricots and pears. Wish you could be here. All we need is you. ART AND YOGA.
PAINTING CLASSES: (all materials provided).
The date of the first painting class with me was 24th July. Have you missed the first class? If you read this and want to join in please email me at yogafirst2@bigpond.com… It is not a good option, but you can join the next class. I teach art like I teach yoga – we start with the foundations. Not only will you leave with a beautiful artwork, you will have an heirloom piece.
Go to www.jahnehopewilliams.com to see more, and email me to book your spot. yogafirst2@bigpond.com.
TUESDAYS: from7pm- 9pm
COST $250 for 5 classes – all materials will be provided. Start Date: 24th July (you may have missed this class – catch the next. We already have bookings).
By the end of the class you will have a unique image to take home, and frame to put in your own meditation room. Maybe good enough, stunning enough to be an heirloom. No painting experience needed, you will need to be able to sign your own name. If you have missed a class, please leave your name for the next.
SUMII PAINTING – SATURDAYS: 2.30 to 4.30. This is the traditional Brush painting on rice paper. Grind the ink, use the brush, paint the painting….. Sounds easy, BUT the foundations are everything.COST: $175 for 5 classes.
I plan to organise an exhibition at REDS for those people who go through our class. The works will be worth it – you will be worth it.
TEACHING TO THE REHAB. AND RECOVERY COMMUNITY
I have had some requests for this course, and I am looking at it in light of what each student needs to move forward. That being said, it will be a very individual learning and planning. Something you would not be able to access in any other course I think. I am looking forward to passing on what I have learned, and will support these students every inch of the way. It is a hard course, but it is also a hard yoga.
THE SCHOLARSHIP: I have decided that JAALA MATHEWSON is the recipient of the scholarship. From day one she has shown her dedication and love for our way of teaching. Nothing is too much trouble, nothing is too far. She will do everything she can to be the best she can. When she did Teacher Training, it was the same. She has downloaded every book, every DVD, every teaching in order to be the best she can be. This is a valuable scholarship – and congratulations Jaala – you have it. Thank you for other applicant. Try again next year – or when we can afford another.
PAINTINGS and THE FOUNDATION
The art show went well, and we even received have some donations towards the Foundation. If you were unable to come to the show, and would like to donate please direct debit any amount to The GitaJaia Yoga Foundation, Commonwealth Bank in Woodend. 063806 10200584. Any amount will help, no matter how small.
Please come to the show, drop in to Red Restaurant next to the Commonwealth Bank in Woodend. please buy a painting. It all goes to The Foundation.
TEA AND TAROT
I started doing tea leaf reading again at the Art Show. I had forgotten how much I like this connection with people. It was great fun and I will be doing more. If you would like a reading please email me and organize a time around my yoga teaching time. yogafirst2@bigpond.com
I have read tea leaves for years, (my mum, my aunts, all read tea-leaves too), but I have slowed down over the last 12 months… I will be appearing regularly at REDS in Woodend from Sunday 12th August at 2pm. If you want to speak to me about the art being exhibited, or come to class, or have your tea leaves done at that time – I am yours. I am also available to read the tea leaves any other time in the week and weekend when I am not teaching. The cost of the reading – $85 for about 40 minutes which will encompass a review and one major question. I also use the tarot in my readings. Which one? My own of course – The Revelation tarot. The photo below. Recently I found a new printer who updated the printing technique which resulted in a gorgeous silk finish. This printer also professionally cut the corners, which has made an amazing difference not just to the quality, but also to the time it takes me to prepare a set.
Hope to hear from you soon. For more information about Tea Leaf Reading go to www.teaandtarot.moonfruit.com or for any enquiries about yoga or art (or readings) email me at yogafirst2@bigpond.com.
Why Register with THE AUSTRALASIAN YOGA INSTITUTE?
You trained with us, you are a part of our lineage (or we are a part of yours), Registration supports this. PLEASE, PLEASE CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION. You need to be currently registered for your insurance to be valid, and you will need to supply a copy of a valid registration to be insured. Please check your insurance requirements – keep up to date. They change quickly.
REGISTRATION – CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
THIS APPLIES TO EVERYONE.
We have fallen in line with other organisations and ask people who are registered with us and wish to re-register to do at least one short course in the year as a continuing education requirement. You need to keep up. You can do one of my little courses on ETSY, or someone else’s, doesn’t have to be onerous, just something to keep you on your academic toes so to speak. Just watching a DVD won’t be enough unless you actually write a report on what you watched and why you watched it – the outcome – how it changed how you do what you do.
YOGA WITH JAHNE…..CLASS TIMES – all classes $20
CHANGES, CHANGES…
MONDAY 6.30pm Hatha at the studio.
TUESDAY 7pm Thangka painting Class to be held at The Home Studio.
WED. 12.30 Philosophy class at The Home Studio ($20) 5.30pm Gentle Restorative at home Studio. 6.30pm Hatha at the home Studio.
FRIDAY 6.30pm FREE COMMUNITY MEDITATION CLASS Studio
SAT. 10am Hatha, 12.30 Restorative Home Studio
COST: Yoga $20 per Class Or CLASS PASS – $135 per 10 CONSECUTIVE classes.
This price will apply during the transition, and then will apply to long term students. New students will pay $165 per 10 class pass (normally $200) After 3 years as a student with us, the cheaper rate will apply.
Teacher Training, etc $20 TEA AND TAROT: $85 per session
UNITING CHURCH CLASSES (by donation)
Next door to the Police Station, Forest Road, Woodend.
Monday: 11am Hatha, 12noon lunch and 1pm Meditation at Church.
Friday: 3pm Hatha Yoga
PARKING HOME STUDIO – 37 Morris Road, Woodend.
Park on white gravel in front of the studio, or in the drive-way directly opposite in front of double grey garage rolladoors. Not in front of neighbours driveways please.
MONTHLY TEACHER TRAINING AT THE HOME STUDIO:
The next one will be on Sunday 5th August, 2pm to 4pm at my home studio (37 Morris Road in Woodend). There is no need to book. Bring writing materials, and be early. If you are teacher Training student then the cost of the afternoon is $20 (to bring it in line with yoga classes) (which applies to everyone. If you are a visitor and not formally a student teacher with us then the cost is $30 – for a 2 hour class! Come.
BENDIGO Teacher Training classes –Next class is Tuesday 7th August at 3.30pm Turn at the Metricon building on the highway in Kangaroo Flat. It is a traffic light intersection, just up from Bunnings. Crusoeden is the building behind Metricon building, and faces Church Street. It’s easy to find. Cost: $20 per class (to bring it in line with the cost of a yoga class) for everyone who attends – thank you. (Directors – Jayne Boyle – crusoedenbody@bigpond.com). Regular classes held – please email for timetable.
CLASSES AT OUR AFFILIATE STUDIOS IN EUROA, LYONSVILLE, APOLLO BAY – Pease email me for details.
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE SHOP AND ETSY.
ETSY, ETSY www.myyogabooks.etsy.com
I write books to help you in your course. Please download them, and then please use them in answering your modules. Please never imagine that I don’t read your modules – I do. If you misquote, I will pick it up. What will you find on ETSY? YAMAS, CHAKRAS, HYPERMOBILITY, THE FIVE TIBETANS AND TEMPLATES and more. There are lots of books there to help you in your progress to graduation. If you do your course WITHOUT reading the hypermobility books, you will find your work being questioned.
PRINTS: HIGH QUALITY Prints of my artwork will be available on etsy as soon as they are available, and on my new art web site when it comes on line.
EMAIL/POST: Please use the email address yogafirst@optusnet.com.au for anything to do with accounts, or the usual yogafirst2@bigpond.com. to get to me. If you do want to speak to me personally, then email, make a time suitable for both of us, and then we can chat. If you do it this way, rather than just “wing it”, you can be reasonably sure I have time, and you will get my attention. POSTAL ADDRESS is not at my home – Please address all land mail to PO Box 14, Mt.Macedon. Vic. 3441. Until you see a change written here in large letters, that is where it will be.
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Love and Blessings
Jahne…….
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