Hi there Yogis,

It’s Christmas.  I have started my break (sort of), and this morning  I drew a tarot card, just to check I am going in the right direction.

I drew THE QUEEN OF PENTACLES,  who is the intuitive guide and helping hand that I have been looking for. Maybe her assistance would be comforting to you too?

She is drawn when you require not only practical assistance, but emotional support as well. This is especially connected to maternal energy so it’s time to think about the special women in your life, in particular mother’s who may be a source of strength for you. Indeed, if you are a parent yourself, this card indicates a time to provide wisdom and support to your family. The Queen of Pentacles is an excellent businesswoman, so whatever ideas you have to create more financial independence, today is a great day to begin to lay the groundwork.

YOGA CLASS

Yesterday, My last class for the year at Windarring, I was given a wonderful presentation by my class.

I received for Christmas – a poster with a drawing which included my plait, and a bear on my shoulder.  Obviously they see a younger (skinny) me, which isn’t bad.  A very flattering portrait which I framed as soon as I got home. I was also presented with a fabulous chocolate (invention) cake, and a tin of biscuits for under my Christmas tree.  How good is that.    I am so looking forward to the new year.  I don’t know how i can really exist without this fantastic class..

 

Have a great Christmas all of you – thank you for the help, support, and good times during the year.  It has been fabulous.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE MAT.

NAMASTE.  JAHNE

Dear Yogis,

Main news is our lunch today.  If you want to join us – 1pm at The Victoria in Woodend.  

It is going to be a beautiful day, and this afternoon (after the lunch) I will get into the garden.  I am going to press every Bach flower I have and then frame them all.  I think it will be a good exercise.

YOUR GUT.

As we live through this period of overindulgence, and as you snooze on the couch after eating far too much, keep in mind that the gut goes through its own version of REM sleep, known as RGM (rapid gut movement).  Approximately every 90 minutes whilst you sleep,  the gut goes through RGM.  It is suggested that this is when the gut and head communicate.  Based on this, it is not such a big leap to believe that this is when gut wisdom  can surface into consciousness.  As yogis we have always believed –  dreams contain messages from the gut and the heart.  I love to imagine that in my sleep the gut and the brain are communicating.

I will see you on the mat (soon).

NAMASTE – JAHNE

Dear Yogis,

I missed yesterdays newsletter – but I have rarely been this busy at Christmas – everyone wants to come around and visit or take me out.  I am reminded of my friend Annie who used to time her days around Christmas in 15 minute increments.  A quick hello, a mince pie, and a sip of champers then she was off to the next thing.  I never understood, but now I do!

THE GUT.

At this time of over indulgence,  we should be keeping our GUT in mind.  It is one of our THREE BRAINS – head, heart and gut.  They all have brain cells, all “think”, each communicates with the other.  Donald Trump (not my favourite person in the world),  said “Experience has taught me a few things, One is to listen to your gut, no matter how good something sounds on paper”.  The gut communicates to the head via tastes.

The gut is not just the last stop on the way to evacuation, it is a place where food is made useable, a signalling station that keeps the body in tune with what’s about to happen.  The gut and the brain are wired together by the vagus nerve which runs from the brain to the internal organs.  In addition the gut has its own nervous system that is relatively independent.  So the communication between the gut and the adult brain is bi-directional, and changes in the gut are signalled directly to the brain.

In Japan there is a word HARAGEI which loosely translated means “stomach art”.  It is the practice of using visceral communication.  It is beyond logic.  it is about instinct, courage and wisdom.  They say to practice haragei you must learn to breathe correctly.  It is learned in silence.

YOGA

Our classes have finished for the year.  We start again on Monday the 9th January with the usual 1pm and then 2pm classes and then onwards through the week.

MONDAY THE 19TH DECEMBER is our Yoga Luncheon. 1pm at the Victoria Hotel in Woodend.  If you haven’t booked with me, please do so NOW.

See you on the mat

NAMASTE.  JAHNE