Gaia: Yoga as Conscious Evolution

Re: Does Any Yoga Practitioner Really practice the Mantras in tun

http://WeAreOneSpirit.gaia.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:41:58 GMT

Namaste, Here is the proper practice and theory of the chakra bija mantras. this practice is known as butha shuddhi or chakra dhyana.

http://www.shreemaa.org/drupal/node/675

let me know which mantras you want to hear ?

Jai Ma!

Re: Does Any Yoga Practitioner Really practice the Mantras in tun

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:39:45 GMT

P.S. Or if those aren't the issues you're talking about...nevermind! =)

Re: Does Any Yoga Practitioner Really practice the Mantras in tun

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:30:10 GMT

I think you may be pondering some issues that I was pondering earlier this year.

If the sounds resonant at certain frequencies, there must be correct ways to make those sounds, right?

I'm sure there will be lots of different answers to this, but the more I learned about Sanskrit, the more I felt there cannot be a correct pronunciation. Pronunciations have changed over time and place. Where is the line betwen an accent and in incorrect pronunciation? How can we possible know how the sounds were made long, long ago?

For myself, I ended up focussing on the intention much more the the 'correctness' of the sound.

Your answer may be different and I wish you well! Just wanted to share a few of my quick thoughts on this.

Does Any Yoga Practitioner Really practice the Mantras in tune?

http://TickleAwakeningSport.gaia.com — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:48:39 GMT

Hi, I have a specific question to ask of all Yoga practitioners. Does any Yoga practitioner here in the West really practice Yoga and Praanaayama with specific Mantras, Beeja Mantras in the proper Intonations? If they do, I would love to hear them say each Mantra and record them, if possible. Regards, Namaste, Big Love. Jagan Ramamoorthy www.spundana.org

Need help with ideas for Campus Yoga Group.

http://leo08285.gaia.com — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:41:18 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I'm fairly new to the Gaia community. I wanted to write and ask for some advice. I am planning to start an on camus Yoga group this coming Fall '08. I spoke with my office of Student activites at my school and they told me that as a brand new group we would get no budget for the first semester that we exist. What I need then are ideas for activites that are Yoga related and would come at little or no cost for the first semester. Just to help with location referances, I am located in New York City.
I really want this group to be successful and keep people interested and active in this group, so this is an odd feeling I have of both anticipation and somewhat of worry. Anyway any suggestions or advece would be really helpful.

thanks.

Oops! Please ignore my previous post . . . BUT New Delhi anyone?

http://OmCity.gaia.com — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:55:02 GMT

Namaste,

A student of mine is returning to her homeland Ireland. She asked me if I knew any studios or teachers in or around Dublin, Ireland.

CAN ANYONE REFER ME TO A TEACHER OR STUDIO IN OR NEAR DUBLIN?

My student has taken Vinyasa Flow with me for the past year. But any style is OK.

ALSO - Another student asked me if I knew of any studios or teachers in New Delhi, India.

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY YOGA CONTACTS IN New Delhi???

Any referrals would be greatly appreciated!

NAMASTE!

Dee Greenberg

TEACHER REFERRALS: DUBLIN & CALCUTTA

http://OmCity.gaia.com — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:00:45 GMT

Namaste,

A student of mine is returning to her homeland Ireland. She asked me if I knew any studios or teachers in or around Dublin, Ireland.

CAN ANYONE REFER ME TO A TEACHER OR STUDIO IN OR NEAR DUBLIN?

My student has taken Vinyasa Flow with me for the past year. But any style is OK.

ALSO - Another student asked me if I knew of any studios or teachers in Calcutta, India.

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY YOGA CONTACTS IN CALCUTTA???

Any referrals would be greatly appreciated!

NAMASTE!

Dee Greenberg

Yoga Nutritional Supplements???

http://lucas.gaia.com — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:28:36 GMT

Hi, I'm new to this group. I'm a yoga teacher, and I've just started a nutritional supplement company for yoga students.

We're doing really well, and I'd love to get some of your feedback.
Have a look: http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/

Also, I host retreats & trainings at my studio if you're interested:
http://www.teachyinyoga.com/
http://www.teachvinyasayoga.com/
http://www.teachhotyoga.com/
http://www.absoluteyogasamui.com/

Thanks!

Lucas

p.s. stop by and say hello if you're on Koh Samui

Help!

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:56:01 GMT

Hi guys, I'm pretty new to Zaadz and this forum so I'm not sure if this is an appropriate question - this just seemed to be the biggest yoga pod on the site!

Next year I'm hoping to take a course at the Nosara Institute in Costa Rica to qualify as a yoga teacher. It meets the 200 hour standard for the USA's Yoga Alliance. I was just wondering if any yoga practitioners in other countries can tell me if I could use this qualification to teach in countries other than the USA? Thank you :)

Re: Where did you stay in Venice

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:42:57 GMT

Yup, I stayed at the Suites too (http://www.venicesuites.com/) and it's a great choice. Pricey, but SO convenient and comfy. Roof top is amazing, and being that close to the studio is a total luxury. I would totally go back there!

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Re: Where did you stay in Venice

http://lunayoga.gaia.com — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:01:33 GMT

I stayed at the Venice Suites. It was small, but just what I needed. I roomed w/ a friend. Do that if you can, because it can be expensive. Venice Suites was great, close to lots of shopping!! :) and close to the studio where you practice.

I'll be returning to venice to train again soon and I'll definitely stay there again.

Good luck!!

Where did you stay in Venice

http://monicabravo.gaia.com — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:36:34 GMT

I know many people went to Venice last summer. I was wondering where you stayed during your trip. I will be going in the Winter or Spring. Any info would be wonderful!

Peace
Monica

Sharing some Videos and Links that I LOVE!

http://OmCity.gaia.com — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:42:35 GMT

Namaste,
I began taking teacher trainings with Shiva 4 years ago and at the age of 50 (2003) - - Shiva was just the jolt (or bolt of lightening) that my body / mind / spirit was craving. I agree with everything that everyone has said about her. Words don't do justice to the gratitiude that I feel in my heart for what she has taught me in those 4 years and the gifts she has given to me. I've taken at this point about 200 hours of teacher trainings with her and I'm not doing it for the credit. I am currently not in a position to go for the 500 hours - - I'm enjoying moonlighting whenever I can. I live on the East Coast (Boston) and I try to catch her whenever she is anywhere near Boston if at all possible.

My yoga practice and my life have evolved unbelievably over the course of these last 4 years.
I averaged seeing Shiva 2 - 3 times per year and it has carried me through unbelievably.
At this point I am beginning to internalize the teachings and it has really transformed my life in unbelievable ways. My sadhana looks nothing like what it did 4 years ago.

My life looks nothing like what it did 4 years ago.

2 years ago (approx) I opened a studio in Cambridge, MA.
You can check my web site if you like:

http://www.cambridgeyoga.net

I also recently started a blog and I am posting lots of cool videos - some that I shot at Shiva trainings - -

I am including links to some of my videos for your enjoyment and I welcome any feedback on the blog or on the videos:

http://yogidee.typepad.com/journal/2007/08/y-yoga-document.html

http://yogidee.typepad.com/journal/2007/08/shakti-blast-sh.html

http://yogidee.typepad.com/journal/2007/07/y-yoga-document.html

http://yogidee.typepad.com/journal/2007/08/imagine-by-jo-1.html

Thanks to all who have shared little parts of how Shiva has touched their lives on this discussion board. I hope to be checking in more often to see what's happening.

One more thing -- about altars -- I have a fairly big one at my studio -- candles, incense etc - - and students really seem to respond to it. Personally I have a small altar on my floor right against the wall where I practice in my bedroom. I am in the habit of spontaneously placing inspirational items there and it seems to change maybe every 3 - 5 weeks depending on what's going on for me. Right now I have 2 photos of Shiva propped against the wall and one photo of myself in a posture that I like.

Maintaining that connection to source is what I have learned from Shiva, and it is really the only thing that carries me through all the huge challenges of running a yoga studio full time.

Namaste,
Dee Greenberg

Global Mala: Yoga as Peace in Action

http://iwantcleanair.gaia.com — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:35:22 GMT

The purpose of the Global Mala Project is to unite the global yoga community from every continent in the world, forming a "mala around the earth" through collective practices based upon the sacred cycle of 108.

On September 21st-23rd, 2007 (Fall Equinox and the United Nations International Day of Peace), yoga studios, teachers and organizations across the globe will create fundraising celebrations... raising funds and awareness for groups working on key issues of the day such as global warming, AIDS, and children refugees of war.

US Teachers:
Ram Dass · Baron Baptiste · Kofi Busia · Nicole Doane · Ana Forrest · Richard Freeman · John Friend · Sharon Gannon · Sally Kempton · Gary Kraftsow · Cyndi Lee · David Life · Tias Little · Timothy McCall · Elise Miller · Tim Miller · Eddie Modestini · Aadil Palkhivala · Sarah Powers · Saul David Raye · Tracey Rich · Desiree Rumbaugh · Erich Schiffmann · Ganga White · Mark Whitwell

Supporting Activists, Musicians, Creative Artists:
Krishna Das · Donna de Lory · Girish · Deva Premal & Miten · Dave Stringer · Jai Uttal · Wah! · Chris Blackwell · Bruno Guez · Reverend Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith · Ziggy Marley · Sting & Trudie Styler · Jennifer Aniston · Courteney Cox & David Arquette · Rosanna Arquette

Los Angeles Event
Los Angeles is the hub of Global Mala activities and will host an estimated 10,000 yogis in the Solar-powered Los Angeles Convention Center. There will be meditation, a yoga mala (108 Sun Salutations), kirtan and dance throughout the day.

Worldwide Events
Hundreds of cities around the globe are organizing local Yoga Mala events. Find an event near you.

Video introduction to the Global Mala Project with Shiva Rea

Embodying the flow and summer immersion

http://courtneydavis.gaia.com — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:26:10 GMT

Hello all,
Time is going by so quickly and the summer immersion is coming up very soon. What should I expect in a day in a life of embodying the flow and the summer immersion? I am starting to get a little anxious of what is to come. I am a yoga instructor but I was instructed in a very gentle yoga practice and have only been experiencing a more dynamic yoga with Shiva's dvd's over the past month. Some postures I just have to laugh in order not to get discouraged. What should I expect?

Namaste,
Courtney

Re: A home in Venice?

http://monicabravo.gaia.com — Tue, 29 May 2007 19:53:05 GMT

I really think embodying the flow is neccessary if you don't have a previous yoga certification. It breaks the poses out piece by piece and shows you the modifications and adjustments. Also, she puts alot of beginner vinyasa info in the manual.

I took it 1st and waiting 2 years before the fluid power and it worked out just fine. I just signed up for the 500 hour TT (i have a 200 already).

I hope this helps.

Blessings,
Monica

Re: Access

http://MyVinIsYasa.gaia.com — Thu, 24 May 2007 10:23:37 GMT

I have noticed that Shiva does not come to the "Red States" too much, which is really a shame because they are the places that need her the most. But then again, she can only do so much, that is understandable.

We here in these "places of exile" benefit most from the workout DVD's which are wonderful and beautifully done. Amazon.com is the best place to get them because they really aren't even sold in stores around here. I have been able to see her about once a year and you are right, Meghan it does carry you through the rest of the year. Thank you for the positive thoughts!

Bright Blessings,
Cathey

Re: Access

http://livinglotus.gaia.com — Thu, 24 May 2007 03:02:22 GMT

Your right, Kripalu offers scholarships so that's a great route to check out especially since being there is a wonderful experience all in it's own. I hear that Yoga Journal conferences offer work study programs as well. I wanted to train with Shiva for three years and I too had to wait to make it financially possible because of travel expenses but once I really set my mind to it I found lots of ways to save money and got a second job to make my goals happen. Now I'm in the 500 hour program and going to the Venice intensive in July. My advice is don't even entertain the idea that it's not possible - transfer all your energy into creating the experience. I have been to 2 intensives with Shiva so far but the energy I receive from her teaching fuels my practice for the rest of the year. Time with Shiva is priceless.
Blessings on your journey.

Re: A home in Venice?

http://livinglotus.gaia.com — Thu, 24 May 2007 02:48:25 GMT

I took embodying the flow at Kripalu and did so after taking fluid power and I wish I'd done the reverse - embodying the flow is a great basis for moving forward in Shiva's training but I hear you, it can be challenging to coordinate times. The Universe will offer you the right path.

Access

http://Bodhisattva.gaia.com — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:57:39 GMT

As probably all of us do in this pod, I admire and respect Shiva greatly. I am curious to hear what some of your thoughts are ("you" being the pod members) about becoming a famous yoga instructor, and how it can help or harm the opportunities for people to learn about yoga. I would love to be able to take Shiva's teacher training, and think she is trying to create opportunities for people that are flexible and accessible. How, though, can the light of her knowledge be transmitted to those for whom cost, travel expenses, work schedules, etc. make it virtually impossible? I think Kripalu offers scholarships, or work study opportunities, but do any of you know of other creative options? Just curious.

Peace, Janet