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The Rising Sun
Rising Sun Yoga’s Monthly
Newsletter |
May 2006
Rising Sun Yoga
13550 Dix-Toledo Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-282-9642
Email: info@risingsunyoga.com
Website: www.risingsunyoga.com |
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“The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something
we do not understand.” ~Frank Herbert |
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Exploration In Yoga
 Star Trek and
NASA have met our curiosity and even over loaded us with information about
space. Scientist have combed the earth and waters dissecting everything to
explain our environment. Does Yoga offer the final frontier, … exploration
of the self? Our brains are full of information, but when it comes to
ourselves many of us are baffled. You might be thinking, I know myself, and
on some level you do. But, how do you identify yourself? Who are you? Family
status, occupation, religion, your possessions, the way you look are all
temporary, they change, so they can’t be you. Can you identify yourself
without those things? What are you in essence? This is the question that
yoga ultimately begs.
For the junior explorer of the mind body connection, asana and
pranayama lead the way to the discovery of health, well being, self
confidence, balance, right nutrition and the sense of something greater.
Studying practitioners usually report increasing calmness and awareness.
We learn where we hold our stress and
tensions and eventually begin to feel the more subtle energies of the body.
We develop a reverence for the body and begin to treat it with respect. We
breath better and over time even the mind begins to quiet and we experience
deeper levels of peace. Beneath it all, still the question, who are you?
In the silence we find more. We know we
are not our thoughts, and become present to that which observes the
thoughts.  Through the
microscope of meditation the advancing practitioner takes a deeper look
within. Like our asana and pranayama practice the journey inward can be slow
at first. Just as the body began to open, meditation begins to open up the
mind to new realms of possibility.
Does Yoga offer the final frontier,
… exploration of the self?
We learn about underlying thought
patterns and work to change our minds to be more positive and creative. The
intellect and memory improve as well as over all health. As the mind becomes
quieter, as stillness unfolds, the mystery of what is behind the thoughts
unravels, we get closer and closer to discovering our true selves.
When we strip away all that we identify ourselves to be:
fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, bankers, lawyers, receptionist, yoga
teachers, vegetarians, spiritualist, home owner, Mercedes driver, or what
ever we cling to, we are left with what is real. From here we can begin to
explore our true nature. Yoga distinguishes all things to be made up of two
elements: Purusha and Pakriti. Respectively, that which last forever
unchanged and that which is constantly changing. All the worldly things that
we identify with are pakriti, always changing. Purusha is the observer
changeless without form. Our exploration in yoga ultimately ends up there to
probe the side of ourselves that hides behind our personality.
So what is it? Or more clearly who are you? You don’t have
to climb a mountain, plunge to the depths of the ocean, nor dissect the body
to find the answer. Who are you? Are you ready to demystify the mystery?
Yoga presents the final frontier, self discovery, the ultimate adventure.
The journey needs to unfold for you personally so you won’t get the answer
in this article, but through your yoga practice you will be lead to the
discovery. May your journey be a safe one.
Peace,
Jim |
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God could not be everywhere and therefore
he made mothers. Happy Mother’s Day Moms |
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Yoga Groove ~ Move into Joy
A Yoga Workshop with Micheal Gibson-Faith, RYT
Saturday May 20 4-6:30pm
This genuinely FUN, invigorating workshop combines
Vinyasa flow yoga with free-form movements allowing for individual
creativity and collective group work. Be prepared to sweat, have a laugh,
and practice like you’ve never practiced before!
Yoga Groove is a vinyasa-style workshop with pumping
music, creative movement and a challenging (but not overwhelming) yoga flow.
Yoga is about being 100% in the moment and isn’t limited to just postures.
As we move in our unique, individual ways, we gain more access to our life
force, and this energy expands as we flow and groove to the different
rhythms that lie within and around us. Get into the Yoga Groove and set your
soul free!
Experience in yoga is highly suggested.
Cost $25
Michael Gibson-Faith, RYT, is a teacher at Continuity Yoga in
Ypsilanti, Michigan. Michael’s certification is from Rising Sun Yoga Shala
in Southgate, Michigan. Michael continues his studies with Vinyasa Flow
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A Festival For Peace
An Event with Music, Organic Food,
Yoga, Door Prizes, & Earth Friendly Health
Conscious Vendors
Yoga For Peace
Sunday July 23, 2005
Event Time 11:00AM - 6:00PM
(rain or shine ~ shelter provided) Admission: Free
Yoga For Peace is about bringing people together to support peace in
there lives, to live peacefully with the planet, and each other. The event
will include an open to the public yoga class for all levels, a group
meditation for peace, music, food, and local vendors supporting peaceful
alternatives for a healthy environment, organic food sources, nutrition, and
peaceful life styles. Children's activities will be available so bring the
whole family to a peaceful day in the park.
We Are Calling Out 500 People to Meditate for Peace |
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 Yoga
Retreat
At
Song of The Morning Ranch
Vanderbilt, MI
www.risingsunyoga.com for the 411
May 5, 6, & 7
Enjoy the beauty of nature’s spring splendor within
90,000 acres of State Forest Spring time holds an amazing energy of rebirth
as the forest comes alive. Feel the renewing energy of the great out doors,
enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, and participate in classes, workshops, and
outdoor activities.
Reasonable Lodging/Meals Included
Now excepting reservations
734-282-9642 |
 Sundays 7pm-9pm
May 14th, 21st, 28th, and June 4th
With Jivamukti Certified Teachers Micha Adams & Alan Haras
Principles of Hands-On Adjustment - Sparsha
for teachers,
teachers-in-training from all yoga traditions. Hands-on adjustments are a
traditional means of passing knowledge from teacher to student; called
sparsha, it was the way a teacher's touch transmitted infinite
knowledge. Sparsha takes students deeper and creates a long-lasting
teacher-student bond.
Techniques of Hands-On Adjustment
Sparsha is a Sanskrit
word for touch. It is an art and powerful teaching skill. This workshop will
introduce propping techniques and adjustments for standing, seated, heart
opening and supine poses. It will also provide an opportunity to practice on
a variety of body types, build confidence and develop your sense of touch.
This comprehensive workshop will explore:
The power of intention
standing, seated, heart opening and supine poses
(including surya namaskar);
adjustments appropriate for different class levels:
beginner to advanced;
assessing students' needs/different body types;
deciphering between a strong adjustment or a light
suggestive touch
breath-movement principle;
body mechanics to protect yourself and keep you adjusting
for years to come.
All Teachers and Teacher Trainees Welcome $17
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“Spring Is The Time For New Things And The Reappearance of
Some Not So New Things” |
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Healthy Choices For Spring |
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Nutrition/Healthy Living Classes
 Wednesday May
3rd Get The Real Deal On
Cholesterol
Cholesterol
What is the best way to deal
with high cholesterol? What should you avoid if you have it? Why do we have
cholesterol and what myths shroud it?
Presented By:
Mark Meyerson CNC
Every First Wednesday of The Month
@ 7:30pm Nutrition/Healthy Living
Knowledge is Power. Knowledge of Nutrition
and Healthy Eating Is Priceless.
All Welcome Cost Just $5
Limited Seating Sign Up Today
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Karma Yoga ~May Update
Greetings fellow
RSYers...May for me brings thoughts of flowers and sunshine (and birthday
cake as mine comes on 5/10). So for this month's Karma Yoga we are going to
take on the idea of Anne Terry. She brought an organization called Heifer
International to my attention. They have a unique and successful approach to
ending hunger and poverty. Since 1944, Heifer International has provided
 food and income producing
animals and training to millions of resource poor families in 125 countries.
You can learn more at their website: www.heifer.org. For donations of $30,
they will provide hives of bees to be given to families to use for food,
income and pollination of crops. Having colonies of bees near plantings can
as much as double some fruit and vegetable yields. We will collect money
this month and try to donate as many bees as we can. You can give cash (just
put into the purple box on the reception desk) or you can write them a check
directly (also be great if you put in the box so we can mail it in
altogether, but you are also free to use one of the donation envelopes I'll
put in the studio and send to them directly. Please let me know if you have
any questions about this. You can call me at home at 734.284.8918 if you
don't see me around at the studio.
Last month, RSY yogini's and families helped pack "Snack Bags" at the
Gleaner's Community Food Bank Taylor Distribution Center. Again we made
record time in getting the stuff together, which Gleaner's distributes to
schools, shelters, churches and youth organization to give kids in after
school programs a healthy snack. And our homeless service team was out again
in force helping to share the contributions from the studio to those in
intense need living on the streets in downtown Detroit. Everything we do
makes a difference. Change starts within ourselves as we find ways to serve
and contribute. Thanks for all your efforts. Pass along any ideas you have
for future activities. I need some new things for us to do over the summer.
I've got some great things lined up for the fall!
Lisa, for the entire Karma Yoga Team |
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Now Selling Fresh Organic Greens
We have started selling farm fresh organic vegetables
compliments of the Lakeplain Prairie Organic Farm. Eating greens is a
healthy way to cleanse and nourish the body. The farm will be making
shipments a few times a week, bring what is in season. We have been selling
out fast so get them while you can.
Join the Lakeplain Prairie CSA today and help support
an organic world.
Lakeplain Prairie CSA
22353 Beech Daly Rd.
734-789-1164 Brownstown, MI www.lakeplaincsa.com
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Shares Still Available
Wayne Counties Only
Certified Organic Farm
Lake Plaine Prairie CSA Still Has Shares Available
If you would like local farm fresh organic fruit and
vegetables with or without working on the farm this is a great opportunity.
Support your local organic farmer today.
Call Mary at 313-410-2673 |
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Drumming Circle
Saturday May 20th 6:30PM till
Whenever
All Welcome, No Charge
You’re invited to join us as we create some rhythm. We
have some extra drums and no experience is required. You will find the beat
within and express it. Raise your energy; raise you own inner vibration.
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“Spring Is The Time For New Things And The Reappearance
of Some Not So New Things” |
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Friday Night At The Movies
7:30PM Showtime
Every Second Friday of The Month at
Rising Sun Yoga
May 12
Attaining Optimal
Health
In The 21st Century
David J. Getoff, CCN, CNC,
Naturopath & Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist
What Foods Should We Eat & Why?
Warning: The
information contained on this video can change your life by improving your
health. Medical doctors, registered dieticians, and most nutritionists are
NOT teaching the information you will be learning while viewing this video.
Have you ever wondered why so many people are eating "healthier" but are
still dying of the same diseases? It is because the "healthier" diets they
are eating are not healthy. Scientific research is being ignored. Learn
the facts rather than the politics and watch health improve.
No Charge, So
No Reason Not To Come
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Nutrition/Healthy
Living Classes
Presented By:
Mark Meyerson CNC
Every First Wednesday of The Month at Rising Sun Yoga
@ 7:30pm Nutrition/Healthy Living
Please sign up in advance seating is limited but walk-ins will be honored.
May 3rd Cholesterol
What is the best way to deal with high cholesterol? What should you
avoid if you have it? Why do we have cholesterol and what myths shroud
it?
June 7th Digestion
Every wonder what the best food combinations are for proper
digestion? When to eat certain foods and how they effect your digestion?
Do you want to get the best bang for your grocery store buck?
July 5th Microwaves
What outcome results from this all to convenient appliance when we
cook or heat our food/beverages? Is it safe? When is the microwave a
healthy choice for heating?
August 2nd Respiratory Health
Having problems with your lungs or breathing? What can you do about
it in a natural and healthy way? What’s important to know about
respiratory health?
All Welcome Cost Just $5
Limited Seating Sign Up Today
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Ready to take your yoga
practice to the next level? |
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The next session of Rising Sun’s Yoga School Begins June
23rd.
- Learn how to construct a safe practice
- Learn about the biomechanics of the body
- Learn about the philosophy of yoga
- Get a much deeper understanding of yoga
For More Information Visit www.risingsunyoga.com or call 734-734-9537 |
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“Every human being is the author of his own health or
disease.” ~Buddha |
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Help Us To Save Some Trees And Some Postage
Receive your newsletter by email.
Simply visit this webpage and complete the information
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Thank you from all the hardwoods in the forest
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 Practice
Intensive /
Workshop Primer
Sunday May 21st @ 10-11:30am.
Chris Briney will lead another class as an
introductory prelude for a workshop he will hold in June. Try this class to
check out Chris’s style and get a feel for what is in store for the June
workshop. Chris is one of the top instructors in Michigan, stop in and see
why.
All welcome package visits accepted. $12 drop ins.
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May
Specials
Bloomin Bargain Package 16 visits - $132*
Spring Bloom Unlimited 3mo. - $224*
*Rising Sun Yoga Membership Required
*Purchase of a Rising Sun Yoga
Membership or Existing Membership Required, One Package Per Customer.
Rising Sun Yoga Membership: $29.95
Includes: Rising Sun Yoga T-shirt Tank
Top or water bottle, use of our lending library, 10% off merchandise, 5% off workshops, and
20% off private all private lessons. Membership is good for one year. |
Yoga Community Bulletin Board
Yoga Motion
Quiet Escape: An afternoon of flowing yoga and meditation with Dawn
Priebe - RYT 500
Stretch, strengthen, tone, and relax your body and mind
All levels welcome
Saturday, May 13, 2006
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Call 248-408-2691 to reserve a space
Advance Registration $50
or $55 at the door
Location: YogaMotion Studio, 1101 Pine Ridge
Milford, MI 48380
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Reconnect with FoodSM
Intensive Week Long, Day Support Program
For individuals
interested in exploring issues related to food, body image and emotions.
Beverly Price, Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist and Registered
Yoga Teacher Includes yoga, meditation, mindfulness training, body image
work, art experiences, dance and movement therapy, music therapy,
recreational challenges, discussion groups and more.
Dates offered Spring/Summer 2006
Monday - Fridays
May 8 – 12
June 19-23
July 24-28
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at
Center for Creative Living,
Royal Oak, MI
Please contact us regarding costs and generous foundation scholarships
available for this program. The mission of Prazamana Foundation is to create
public awareness about eating disorders while helping individuals obtain
support and treatment.
Reconnect with Food (sm) seven week series will begin on Wednesday, June
21 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Center for Creative Living, Royal Oak, MI
featuring yoga and discussion
For more information, contact Beverly Price at (248) 390-4150 or visit
www.prazamana.org
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Yoga Classes in Northville
Monday/Thursday Evenings & Thursday
Mornings
Private Classes Available
Please contact Diane Siegel-DiVita for information
248-344-0928
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YogaInstitute.net
Practice with Natalie 6 days a week 1pm til? hatha/vinyasa and Turiya
Yoga on Sundays at noon with Miranda
28690 Southfield Road Southfield, MI Located in
Southfield, on Southfield Rd just south of 12 Mile Rd on the east side of
Southfield Rd in the same complex as AAA.
248. 552. YOGA (9642)
http://www.yogainstitute.net
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Try a little china gel on your achy muscles
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Additional Discounts Not Applicable. Offer Expires 5/30/2006 |
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