Life of a Yogi - are 200 & 500 hour teacher trainings based on the eight limbs and nine forms of Yoga. They are designed from years of practices that Dharma did himself to become a yogi. Each student is prescribed spiritual programs that will totally charge and change their life to become a calm, content and better person. The results have been miraculous and the essence of these ancient teaching come to life for each individual to use in this world of constant distractions. These yoga teachers, thru Dharmaji’s guidance become much more than just teachers, “they become Yogis”.
http://www.dharmayogacenter.com/classes/brochure.php

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The trend in yoga mats, just like fashion is all about layering. Checking around for a recommendation, I discovered Yogitoes. Not only will this added layer, prevent slipping while practicing yoga-it’s super absorbent, and puts a hygienic layer between you and your yoga mat. Available in great colors or select an “Altruistic option” –in pink, with $5 of each mat purchase going toward Breast Cancer Research. The company has a wonderful website, with great links and information as well as a great array of products for the fashion forward yogi.

http://www.yogitoes.com

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This Wednesday nite at 7:30 pm at Devotion Yoga, Hoboken, NJ ! Tapas mean “heat” in Sanskrit—the studio brochure says it is “sweaty, creative Vinyasa flow class”..

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We love this class at Devotion Yoga, in Hoboken , NJ.  If you are the least bit curious about Buddhism, meditation or just exploring new ways to look at life…check out this series. Mondays, at 7:45pm,  beginning November 19.

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An excerpt from the book—
“the practice of asana alone poses a danger, ” Maehle writes, citing Jois’s warning that partial yoga methods, out of line with their internal purpose, can build up the ’six enemies’ ( desire, anger, greed, illusion, infatuation, and envy) around the heart.” In contrast to gymnastic ability,” he writes, “true posture is about the ability to focus deeply within.”

www.newworldlibrary.com

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I received a free sample of Luna Tea Cakes last week- ” a Tea infused baked snack” : Vanilla Macadamia -For Mood Balance. The package states the tea cake is made with The REPUBLIC of TEA and contains Mood-lifting Omega-3*, Vitamin D & Antioxidants from Rooibos Red Tea. “We invite you to savor a Luna Moment of mood-balancing bliss”. I thought the tea cake was tasty, not sure about how it affected my mood- but I have been looking for a store that sells them ever since my first bite.

www.lunarbar.com

made by Cliff Bar & Company out of California.

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I recently heard a definition of karma as “that which I do to me”.- Aadil Palkhivala

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This book was recommended by Cyndi Lee, founder of Om Yoga Center in New York.  http://www.omyoga.com/.

The Buddha (ca. 560-480 B.C), born Siddhatta Gotama, left his wife, his young child, and his prominent social caste in his late twenties and embarked upon a new life of spiritual enlightenment. He went into the woods to begin years of profound contemplation and teachings that became the basis for the Buddhist philosophy.

World-renowned religious thinker Karen Armstrong provides a fascinating portrait of the Buddha and analyzes what made him pursue a life of spirituality. She assesses his enduring influence and considers Buddhism in the context of various world religions today.

Ms. Armstrong, a former Roman Catholic nun, is the author of the bestselling The Battle for God and A History of God. This lecture was given at the Smithsonian in March of 2001.

http://smithsonianassociates.org/programs/Armstrong/armstrong.asp

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I had the pleasure of taking Aadil Palkhivala’s Purna Yoga Master Class during the Omega Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Aadil’s approach to yoga was something brand new to me-his wisdom and his guidance during this class was a glimpse into both ancient wisdom and modern realities. Aadil began the study of yoga with B.K.S. Iyengar at the age of 7 and was introduced to the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother at the age of 10. He was certified by Iyengar at age 22.

Aadil and his wife Mirra co-founded Purna Yoga. The philosophy of Purna Yoga reminds us that yoga is far more than a system of exercise. “Yoga is not to be performed ; yoga is to be lived”-Aadil Palkhivala. I learned that Aadil has degrees in law, physics and mathematics, and is a certified Shiatsu and Swedish bodywork therapist and a clinical hypnotherapist, a federally certified Naturopath and an Ayurvedic Health Science Practitioner. He brings all of this knowledge “on the mat” and somehow magically and naturally you can take what you experienced with you “off the mat” and apply it to your life- to be enjoyed “now”.

His studio and center are located in Bellevue, Washington. To learn more explore: www. aadil.com and www.yogacenters.com

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Have you ever wanted to go away for a few days-but you don’t want to overspend on a high priced spa experience? I found a unique, relaxing and hip hotel in the backyard of the South Beach. The room I have is $195 per night and the spa is as cool as they come. I did a Yoga Class with an Anusara Instructor-Victoria on an outdoor deck overlooking the bay that started at 4 and ended with a stunning Florida sunset. The hotel has wireless internet throughout the hotel and there are amazing nooks and crannies, a beautiful pool with an underwater sound system. On Friday night, the spa offers H2-OM at 8pm-where yogis, live musicians and DJ’s create a one of a kind experience of yoga and a spa bathing immersion. After that you are on your own to chill at the 24 hour pool or hit South Beach to check out the scene.

check out the spa: www.standardhotel.com

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