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The Rising Sun
Rising Sun Yoga’s Monthly
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November 2005
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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Thank You |
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The prewriting of this article was a growth
experience in itself. Taking time to reflect on the topic set off a cascade
of thoughts of appreciation for a great many things. I thought of listing
all the things that I am
thankful for in my life. However, putting myself in your shoes, I felt it
would be a humdrum read. Besides, the more time I spent thinking of what I’m
thankful for, the more things I came up with. Before long I realized that
there isn’t anything that I’m not thankful for. I am thankful for everything
in my life past and present good and bad. The “bad” things in my life
provide(d) opportunities for growth and development. Besides life would be
boring if everything was perfect. Problems provide opportunities to work
through solutions. They challenge us and build character. Like Friedrich
Nietzsche said, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” I do find myself
slipping out of this mind set from time to time, but when I really think
about it, I am thankful for everything in my life. |
Being thankful or having an attitude of gratitude is a positive state of
mind that I feel has beneficial effects on your health. For example, at
times in my life when I have felt depression setting in, I’ve focused on
things that I’m thankful for. Almost instantly affirming an attitude of
“Almost instantly affirming an attitude of gratitude
relieved the early feelings of depression.”
gratitude relieved the early feelings of
depression. I would love to know if this works this way for anyone else. The
mind is a powerful tool. Just like we choose a speed or direction on a
drill, we must choose the setting of our mind in order to use the tool
properly. Set you mind on thank you and let it work for you. Take a few
moments even now and sit tall take a few deep breaths and just affirm to
yourself I am thankful. Inventory the mind and to whatever enters the mind,
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to affirm: I am thankful, I
am thankful, I am thankful. Breathe and notice how you feel. Okay if I
don’t include just one thank you in this article I am not going to feel
complete. So, If I were to say just one thank you, I would thank god for:
each new sunrise, every night the moon lights up the sky, and for those it
doesn’t, family, friends, both good times and bad, for the food we eat, the
water we swim in, the air we grow in, all four seasons, every insect , every
fish, mammals, reptiles, every sensation I have ever felt, flowers, every
moment to feel and be alive both spiritually and physically, for
impermanence, ever lasting, for birth and death. Thank you my
lord, and Thank you for taking time to be with my thoughts. Bless you and
may you forever have an attitude of gratitude.
With the greatest appreciation,
Jim
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Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the
honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow.
~Edward SandfordMartin |
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From All Your
Friends At Rising Sun Yoga
Thank You
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Friday November 25th
Kids Yoga Day
10AM - 2PM
- Crafts
- Movie
- Yoga
- Lunch
- Story Telling
Pre Register Or Drop In Space Limited
$20 |
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Free Workshops
Look Inside To Find Information on Free Workshops Coming To Rising Sun yoga
In December. Register Early. These workshops are sure to fill fast.
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Saying thank you is more than
good manners. It is good spirituality. ~ Alfred Painter:
Wishing You a Wonderful Thanksgiving
Holiday! |
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Yoga Workshop With Chris Briney
Take your yoga practice to new heights and new depths in this 12-hour
yoga workshop with Chris Briney.
The workshop classes will be based upon the yoga taught by Sri B.K.S.
Iyengar of Pune, India and his senior teachers, and will focus on blending
meaningful self-expression with precise physical and energetic alignment of
the postures. This approach is designed create the optimal conditions for
the experience of full aliveness on all levels--physical, mental and
spiritual. True to Mr. Iyengar's teaching, we shall explore the practice of
asanas "from the skin to the soul." In the process, all categories of asanas
will be explored, as well as basic yoga philosophy and its relationship to
the practice of Hatha Yoga.
Chris Briney is one of the
most highly trained and well-versed yoga instructors in the Metro Detroit
area. He has been a dedicated student of yoga since 1997, and has
maintained a full-time teaching schedule since 2001. His stated mission as a
teacher is to empower people to become more fully alive and joyful through
the practice of yoga while at the same time, challenging them to explore and
expand their limitations. He is also a teacher deeply committed to his
practice, which he sees as the well-spring of his teaching. This commitment
has taken him around the country, where he has amassed over 1000 classroom
 hours
of continuing and on-going training with numerous teachers widely regarded
as some of the finest in the field today. This training has qualified
him to be recognized as the first Affiliated Anusara Yoga instructor in the
Metro Detroit area in 2002 (for more information on Anusara Yoga and its
requirements for affiliation please see www.anusara.com). Also, since
2002, Chris has been receiving Intermediate to Advanced Level instruction
and training in the Iyengar method
of Yoga from Laurie Blakeney of Ann Arbor , Michigan (for more information
please see www.iyengaryoga.com or www.iynaus.org.) He is currently
undergoing a 9 month training intensive and apprenticeship to become a
certified Iyengar Yoga instructor. He cites these two traditions as
the foundation for his lively, inspiring, and playful style of teaching.
Flexible Weekend Times
Take The Whole Workshop or
Any Combination that Fits Your Schedule
Dates and Times:
Friday, 11/4/05: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11/5 10:00 - 12:30p.m. & 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11/6: Same as Saturday.
Cost: Complete Workshop $150
2.5 hour class $40
2 hour class $30
To Pre-register Call Rising Sun Yoga at 734-282-9642
Visa * MasterCard * American Express Welcomed |
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I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my
friends, the old and the new. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Yoga For Peace
Planning for the next Yoga For Peace is already in the works. If you
would like to get involved in the planning stages and do some ground work
for the event please let us know. We are currently looking at mid to late
June to hold the event. Tasks that we need help with include finding
sponsors, contacting vendors, making phone calls, etc. If you would like to
get involved give us a call 734-282-9642. This years theme: Make Peace With
The World
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Rising Sun Yoga’s
Cold Weather Sale
Keep your body heat during final relaxation and at home
during meditation.
Purchase Your Yoga
Blanket Today
(Hand Woven Mexican Blankets)
$1.00 Off With This Coupon
Additional Discounts Not Applicable.
Offer Expires 11/30/2005 |
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Tibetan Heart Yoga Workshop
Mira Shani will be conducting a free THY workshop in
December
Series Three: The Infinite Four
 Tibetan Heart Yoga (THY)
is a unique style of practicing yoga, continuing a lineage that comes from
Lord Naropa, a yogi who lived about 1100 AD. THY works from both the inside
( with thoughts and meditation) and the outside (with pranayama and asana).
THY belongs to the Gelupka tradition of the Dalai Lamas of Tibet and is a
ten series course of instruction.
Mira Shani is a staff teacher of THY at Diamond Mountain University. She
teaches yoga and yoga philosophy in Michigan and Arizona, where she studies
with her principal spiritual Teacher, Geshe Michael Roach. She also studies
the Anusara yoga system with John Friend. She has studied and practiced yoga
around the world, including India.
Series Three of THY was introduced in September by Geshe Michael Roach
and Christie McNally. This is only the second public teaching of Series
Three - The Infinite Four.
Saturday 12/3/05 10:30AM –12:30PM Asana
2:00 PM—4:00PM History/Philosophy
Sunday 12/4/05 9:30 AM—11:30 AM Asana
1:00 PM—3:00 PM TBD
Please Pre-Register, Space Limited.
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What Yoga Has Done For Me
I read a previously written anonymous letter in this
newsletter recently. It got me thinking about what Yoga has done for me.
Every Yoga person would come up with
different reasons, however I
can sum it up in one word - AYURVEDA. The word literally means a cure
through nature. I got into Yoga for reasons of stress & research after what
I noticed in my first Yoga class (in the Rocky mountains of Colorado), which
was that both the teacher & students looked very youthful. I was looking at
all the cute girls, however that is what makes Yoga so special because it is
also social. Yoga has increased my observing ego, which in laymen's terms
means more focused. It has made me more calm, improved my breathing,
improved my skin color, improved my snow skiing, & made me more toned. I
lost 17 pounds in the last 15 months without being on any diet, and have
expanded my intellectualism greatly. Even if Yoga is all bull, I have
surrounded myself with smart people allot of whom have become friends. For
example, one lady I study asana under teaches Yoga to the astronauts, and
reads anatomy books like most people read comic books. I have only been
doing Yoga for two years and what amazes me the most is that I keep thinking
the benefits will stop but they do NOT.
Asana is a form of meditation, and we can be practicing
Yoga all the time. I cannot tell you how much I practice Yoga because I
practice meditation when I walk, & as I write this e-mail. There are people
on this planet who practice Yoga who do not even know what the word means
just by the lifestyle they lead. Some people talk about Yoga coming from the
heart, it sounded strange at first but it worked for me. I do not think Yoga
has to be the path for everyone, as many roads lead to Rome, however it is a
path I chose.
Anonymous
Rising Sun Yoga Appreciates hearing form our readers and welcomes your
editorials, responses to articles, yogic experiences, and testimonials. Not
all letters received will be printed and editing may be necessary. If you
are interested in writing for the Rising Sun email: info@risingsunyoga.com
or mailto: Rising Sun Yoga 13550 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 |
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"One man gives freely,
yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only
suffers want." Proverbs 11:24 |
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November Appreciation Specials:
☼ 20 Visits - $160 (just $8 per class)*
☼ Two Month Unlimited Buy 1 Get 1 Free*
* 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 or
Tank, use of our lending library, 10% off merchandise, 5% off workshops, and
20% off private all privatelessons.Membership is good for one year. |
Yoga Community
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Sanskrit Workshop
 Chuck Mallur
originally from India, will be conducting a free Sanskrit Workshop this
December.
This workshop will include:
1. Brief introduction to the Sanskrit alphabet.
2. Pronunciation guides.
3. Discussion of accepted English transliteration syntax.
4. Pronunciation and meaning of Sanskrit terms used in Yoga (including
Asanas).
Sample verses from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras.
This is an excellent opportunity for yoga teachers to brush up on their
Sanskrit and for other student s of yoga that are interested as well.
Date: December 10th
Time: 11:00AM—2:00PM
Please Pre-Register Space Limited
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Reconnect with Food (sm)
A yoga, discussion and spiritual support program led by
Beverly Price, Registered Dietitian & Yoga Teacher
For individuals interested in exploring issues related to
food, body image and emotions.
By participating in this program, you will learn how to:
Discover your roots and messages contributing to your thought process Delay impulse control Enjoy your body
Eat mindfully Heal negative body image and foster self-acceptance Avoid
using food or starvation to numb painful emotions Integrate techniques into
your daily yoga practice
WHETHER YOU ARE JEWISH OR OF ANY OTHER AFFILIATION, WE INVITE YOU TO
EXPERIENCE YOUR SPIRITUALITY WITH US AS YOU PRACTICE YOGA AND CONNECT WITH
OTHER LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS.
Wednesdays Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Dec. 2, 9, 16
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom, Oak Park, MI
Pre-registration required, $136
BRING A MAT AND TOWEL TO PRACTICE YOGA AND DRESS COMFORTABLY!
For more information, contact Beverly Price at (248) 390-4150 or visit
www.prazamana.com
Beverly Price is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and
registered yoga teacher who specializes in the treatment of anorexia and
bulimia nervosa, binge and compulsive eating along with adult, adolescent
and childhood weight management. She has a private nutrition and yoga
therapy practice in Royal Oak and Bingham Farms, Michigan.
Beverly Price, RD, MA, RYT Registered
Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist and Registered Yoga Teacher Prazamana
through Helping People Reconnect with Food (sm) Nutrition and Yoga
Therapy--Individual Counseling and Group Programs phone-(248) 390-4150, fax
(248) 542-9938 www.prazamana.com |
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Astarte Yoga workshops for Nov. & Dec. 2005
NOVEMBER
Sunday 11-20-05 Yoga For Round Bodies
1:00PM to 3:00PM Workshop For All! Michele Hibbons teaches a gentle and
informative class in a comfortable supportive space encouraging a body
positive image for students with radical curves. Michele is a Rubenesque
figured yogini who embrasses herself, others and her love of yoga. $20.00.
Astarte Yoga, 21894 Farmington Rd. 248-427-0550, astarteyoga.com. Please
pre-register.
Sunday 11-20-05 Kripalu Yoga Workshop
3:30PM to 5:30PM. Michelle Hibbons is a certified Kripalu teacher who has
shared this gentle yet dynamic type of yoga that stimulates your bodies
inherent wisdom. Michele has studied yoga with Donna Fahri, Angela Farmer,
Victor Van Kooten and others over her ten year teaching experience. $20.00
or $35.00 for both workshops if attending preceding Round Bodies Workshop.
Please call or email to register early.
Astarte Yoga, 248-427-0550, astarteyoga.com. 21894 Farmington Rd. in
Farmington.
DECEMBER
Friday 12-9-05 Partner Yoga
6:30PM to 7:45PM. Join Barb Swaab, RYT for an evening that uses asana to
build bridges of communication, trust and commitment to yourself and those
in your life. The postures and movements in Partner Yoga require full
partipation from two people. Bring a spouse, friend, special person or
attend alone, we will partner up! Previous yoga experience not necessary.
$30.00 per couple with refreshments served
after class. Pre-registration required. Astarte Yoga, 21894 Farmington
Rd. 248-427-0550, astarteyoga.com.
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Karma Yoga
Yogic philosophy teaches that one of the paths to
enlightenment is selfless service. Our Karma Yoga program gives you the
opportunity to give of yourself to the community or Rising Sun Yoga. If one
of these opportunities speak to you we encourage you to get involved.
Many Thanks to those that helped out with our yard
sale. We will be sending $100 to Song of the Morning Ranch. If you want to
send a donation on your own please contact us. Unsold items were donated to
the Salvation Army, thanks again to everyone that contributed.
Future Projects We need some more ideas on ways we can
contribute to the community. Also, if you are interested in working on a
peace project contact us. |
Yoga Classes in Northville
Monday/Thursday Evenings & Thursday
Mornings
Private Classes Available
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Please contact Diane Siegel-DiVita for information
248-344-0928 |
"Gratitude is a quality similar
to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and used up in
order to exist at all."
~
William
Faulkner
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