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Dear Yogis,

Warmish weather, but thank goodness we are having some of each.  Cool then warm then cool and so on.  Lessens the fire danger somewhat.  I have been cutting back trees, getting rid of leaves, tidying the ivy… everything to increase safety around my house, mind you, nothing much is safe if a fire is approaching, even bare ground burns – but we do what we can.

WHEN DOES CLASS START?  On the 10th January both in the studio and on-line. Teacher Training, CCP, Tarot, HERBS.  So, be prepared for your zoom ID’s starting to arrive from next weekend…  Read the drop downs or the front page of the web site for updates.

No studio, no zoom classes until the 10th, and then we can truely say “welcome to 2022”.  Right now, I am learning to enjoy the down time.  I have been making more Bach remedies (and teaching others), and thinking how can I get you  involved.

I would love to run a Bach Herb course centred around my garden.  And have planned something over about 5 weekend classes… where you could come here, learn about the herbs, relax… learn to make the remedies for yourself – and learn to use the pendulum when you make them.  We even have a creek nearby where we can stock up on rock water both as a remedy, and an integral part of making the remedies.  I could try and zoom the sessions afterwards.

TATTOOS: What’s up?   The Christmas “difficulty” of not having no.5’s  and everywhere being “sold-out” until they too get stocks.  Hopefully by the time you make an appointment, and then arrive in time to take advantage of my JANUARY $50 Special (Tiny Tattoos/black or henna colour/size of a 50cent piece) I will have my favourite  number 5RL tattoo needles.   I have them ordered all over the place –  to my home and to the PO box, so when they do come, it will be all at once I am sure.  Just make your booking with me and it will all work out I am sure.

ART:  Every afternoon and most evening I settle down to drawing, and at the moment am putting together a set of drawings of MAGIC MUSHROOMS.  The FABULOUS FUNGI poster is available, and then there will shortly be posters of  MAGIC MUSHROOMS and then MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS. Eventually this will make up a set of  three posters  – and if you are getting serious about herbs, these too will look great on your studio wall.  Everyone is interested in mushrooms.  They come in a postal tube – not folded as in the photograph.

 

I IMAGINE I CAN SEE YOU ON THE MAT – AS WE ARE ALL STILL ON HOLIDAYS. (well, you are!)

NAMASTE. JAHNE

Good morning yogis
In the last day of 2021 – thank you all for your support and for the fun we have had despite set-backs this year.  We are only half way through the covid experience, so “buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride” (as Bette said) get back on track with the Bach Flowers.
What is troubling you?  Does your life seem to be spiralling out of control due to uncertainty and/or setbacks?  None of us know what is really going on, and what will happen next with regards to Covid and our businesses and lifestyles – although with Christmas and the New year almost sorted, we are more likely to know soon the “actual state of play”.
Because they deal with physical symptoms by working with the mind, the Bach Flowers can assist with the emotions you are experiencing and can provide gentle comfort in times of uncertainty.
A simple guide to a few…..
Cerato when you are not sure about a decision and ask for others advice.
Gentian for when you experience a setback, and it knocks you off course.
Gorse for when you have given up all hope.
Scleranthus when you are having trouble with a choice of two options.
Wild Oat when you are uncertain about your direction in life.
White Chestnut for when you cannot prevent thoughts, ideas, arguments which you do not desire from entering your mind. (as seen in the photo)
I have found myself, that Bach Flower Remedies work best if I put a drop or two (yes, that is all) in my palms and pat on my clean face first thing in the morning, and last thing at night.  Much better for me than under the tongue.  The remedies are energy – you do not needs heaps, and they work quietly in the background.  Don’t expect a zap of energy – you will notice changes gently over a few days. The BACH FLOWER REMEDIES COURSE will tell you everything you need to know to become self sufficient and make your own remedies – safely. and costs less than $60 – less than one visit to your naturopath…which is what Edward Bach had in mind.  www.myyogabooks.etsy.com

SETTING YOUR GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR.

When you’re setting your goals, it’s a good idea to keep these goals in mind…. SMART.  We have given you new courses, zoom classes, and a working sangha – the rest is up to you.

  • Specific: It’s not enough to say that you want more sales. Instead, your goal should be “I want to increase my sales by 10%” or “I want to earn $120,000 in the next 12 months.” Those are both very specific goals that leave no wriggle room..
  • Measurable: You may have heard the quote “What gets measured gets managed”  Your goals must have some kind of measurement attached to them – either in dollars, subscribers, followers, or another countable figure.
  • Attainable: It’s great to dream about doubling or tripling your income, but unless you have a solid plan, you might just find yourself discouraged at the end of the year if your goals are not truly attainable.
  • Realistic: In order for a goal to be realistic, you have to have the skills to pull it off.  If you haven’t got those skills, get them.
  • Time-based: Good goals have a hard deadline. What incentive do you have for working on it today?

TATTOOS:  I was going to advertise TINY TATTOOS – $50 For the month of January, but I am struggling to get the right needles.  I am down to my last, and all the usual suppliers are sold out…  If I can scrounge some needles from other tattoo shops I will let you know and then we will be on.  The tattoos can be in henna colour or black only, no bigger than a 50cent piece.  You can use one of my designs or your own – by appointment only, no drop ins.

I am looking forward to the new year and seeing you in the studio.

NAMASTE. JAHNE

Dear Yogis,

The New year beckons.  What are you going to resolve? That the pay cheque lasts longer than the week, that you spend less time on the internet, that you make Thursday your “techno-Fast” (no insta, no web etc.), that you get closer to your Sangha, start more classes… and so on.  The list is endless but it doesn’t matter what you think, it matters what you do. For myself I have been tidying up loose ends – finishing courses, books, paintings.  Everything so that I can move into the new year prepared to work with you.  My Fungi Posters and the Bach Therapy Course (THE YOGA OF HERBS), is now available on www.blue lady studio and on www.myyogabooks.etsy.com

I think that we are on the road to perfection, which means that we are pretty imperfect at present.  There are consequences of having a mortal body: first accepting that we are mortal (not infinite), that we have stomachs, muscles and a mind.  These facts, because of their nature, profoundly influence the character of human civilisation and because it is so obvious, we never give it a thought. However, we will never understand ourselves our civilisation until we see these clearly.  The Chinese have a saying:  “A man may own thousands of acres of land, but like us all he still sleeps in a bed 6feet long”.  

Like you, I creep towards perfection.  I have my meditation, my yoga, gardening and painting to help me learn, grow and serve my community.  We all came to serve, not to take.

We are guests upon this earth.  No-one really owns a house, and no-one really owns a field.  With the new year upon us, it is good to reflect on such things.  How can we improve our minds, learn to love, and be happy.  

Pay attention to the Yamas – they light our path.

What are you moving towards this year?

 

I will always see you on the mat.

NAMASTE.  JAHNE