Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back…
Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth
the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans:
that the moment one definitely commits oneself, the providence moves too.
A whole stream of events issues from the decision,
raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance,
which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I learned a deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets:
Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!’
~from W. H. Murray in The Scottish Himalaya Expedition, 1951
5/29/11
Dear Yoga Students and Friends,
Seemingly like clockwork, Memorial day weekend brings snow and rain here, extending the pulse of cool temperatures as though hesitating to cede to the warming of Spring into Summer. The Pulse of our lives follows and flows like this does it not? When there is readiness, all things conspire to move in the direction of the new flow. However, until the readiness, there is an energy that moves itself into completion, a fullness that seems intensified. All rivers are rushing forth! Water is so abundant now and overflowing. The Earth is saturated with the promise of life eager to burst forth into full bloom! When the time is just right there is nothing short of full commitment in the natural world!
In this month of June, the Heavens are holding their own pulsing celestial events. We will begin the month of June with the New Moon on June 1st. Simultaneously there will be a partial solar eclipse. Fifteen days later, when the moon waxes full, there will be a rare center total lunar eclipse. On the 21st, the Summer will begin with the Solstice when the earth is at her maximum tilt towards the light of the sun in the northern hemisphere,and we will experience the day of the year with the longest period of daylight, and the shortest night. On July 1st, the sky will host another partial eclipse of the sun as the moon wanes back to New. What a rich tapestry in the sky!
When we look closer at the alignment of these celestial bodies we recognize a pulsing heartbeat of the play of opposites of shadow and light, fullness and emptiness. With heightened awareness, we can be inspired by this dynamic pulsation. On June 15th, at the time of total lunar eclipse, when the sun will light up the moon fully, the earth will cast her shadow on the backdrop of the full moon, representing a time where we can see our old patterns clearly projected. It is as though we are being invited to break old habits or conditioning that stand in the way of our full brightness. This particular lunar eclipse is a relatively rare event in that it is a ‘Center’ eclipse. The alignment of the Earth between sun and moon is so exact that it will be the darkest and longest eclipse in a period of about a decade. Although we will not “see” it in North America, the event, the opportunity is beautiful. We can chose to embrace our shadow and know our light again. Eclipses can be metaphorical for clearing what may be obscuring the way forward, putting us in a middle place where we can see more clearly. We need to look back, have another round of snow, see our shadow, before stepping forward boldly with dedication and commitment on our path to our brightest potential. The Solstice can represent our true capacity to step into our Light.
This month, to help us ready ourselves evermore into opening, we are offering a combination package of Yoga, Ayurveda and Thai bodywork. Through this combination of modalities, we are given an exquisite opportunity to listen to our bodies, to love and care for ourselves in new ways, expanding, unfolding, responding and living life with more and more fullness. We have also added early morning classes as well as a Wednesday evening flow class. We have movie and potluck night, chanting and birding weekend offerings. Please look over the details for the month below and mark your calendars.
We are so grateful to all of you for helping us grow and evolve as human beings on the Journey of Life.
May we shine our light steady and bright.
Blessings of Spring and Summer Solstice,
With Love and Gratitude,
Anna and Susie
JUNE EVENTS
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JUNE SPECIAL Yoga and Bodywork WELLNESS PACKAGE!
This is a great opportunity to explore bodywork and plunge into committing to yourself and your evolving yoga practice on a deeper level.
Yoga and Bodywork can help you
- gain relief from chronic or acute tension or pain
- increase flexibility or coordination
- improve posture and alignment
- learn to relax and obtain more body awareness
- offset deleterious effects of aging
- release emotional blocks stored in the body
- have more energy and stamina
- find relief from breathing difficulties
“When we view the body holistically, it becomes clear that there’s no one-size-fits-all recipe for healing. Often it’s not just one but a combination of approaches that finally puts a person on the road to wellness. Receiving bodywork and practicing yoga can be excellent ways to explore the state of the physical body and find greater ease within it. Both modalities have the capacity to increase flexibility, muscle length and range of motion; increase blood flow; release toxins; make the body less prone to injury; promote relaxation; and cultivate inner awareness. Individually, bodywork and yoga are powerful: when used together, they can be even more life changing. “ ~ from Bodywork and Yoga: Partners for Life by Carmela Carvajal
For $225 you receive:
- Unlimited yoga for 30 days at Montana Lotus Yoga classes taught by Susie, Anna, Debby or Ashley.
- An ayurvedic consultation with Elaine Doll of Blissfull Ayurveda for new clients (or for Elaine’s existing clients, a bodywork session of equal value.)
- A Thai Yoga session with Tamara Faust
(A savings of 98$ or 30%! This is like getting a month of yoga or a bodywork session for free!)
Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Contact info is at the end of this newsletter under “Other Alchemy Practitioners”
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BIRDS AND YOGA Weekend Workshop with Ashley Martins June 10-12th
Cost: $75 or $20/session Register with Ashley at ashmartens@yahoo.com or 208-883-4998. Please see flyer: Birds&Yoga
Apply the Universal Principles of Alignment to the Avian World.
Fri 5:30-7:00pm – ASANA – Singing Hearts: Find your heart’s thanks-giving song and learn a bit about the sweet singers that fly in our skies. We’ll play with hip openers and back bends. Expect to root down and rise up singing! Montana Lotus Studio.
Sat 7:30-9:30am – FIELDTRIP – Open your eyes, ears, and heart in a whole new way as you learn about the wondrous birds that live in our region. Easy hike along flat terrain. Expect to see warblers, thrushes, sparrows, swallows, flycatchers, woodpeckers and many more…Sourdough Nature Trail (Goldenstein).
Sat 5:30-7:00pm – ASANA – Find Your Wings: Take flight with jumps, and play with balance poses. Expect to learn how the Universal Principles of Alignment apply to some amazing bird behaviors. Montana Lotus.
Sun 7:30-9:30am – FIELDTRIP - Deepen your knowledge of birds and bird behavior as we explore what we see, hear, and love about our fine feathered friends. Moderate hike on hilly terrain. Mt. Ellis Area.
Bring: journal, water, binoculars, bird field guide (if you have one), clothes for weather
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“The Practice” Friday June 17th 5-7pm
A 2 hour intermediate led practice with Susie or Anna ($15. Class cards do not apply)
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Potluck and Movie Night to follow: “This Waking Life”
This Waking Life is about a young man in a persistent lucid dream-like state. He initially observes and later participates in philosophical discussions of issues such as reality, free will, the relationship of the subject with others, and the meaning of life. Really cool computerized animation. Bring a dish and let’s contemplate the nature of Reality!
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7:30 am flow classes every day of the week!
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Added 5:30 pm flow class Wednesday evenings!
Please note Wednesday 10:30am class cancelled for the summer.
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Chanting/Kirtan Wednesday evenings following flow class with Vandana June 8th and 15th 7-8pm
Sing from the Heart * Rejoice in summer * Feel the Vibrations *Lift the Spirit. Bring your drums, bells, hand cymbals and guitars!
$5 donation requested. See following flyer: chanting_MontanaLotus-1
Ancient Indian Kirtan / Chanting followed by a guided meditation and tea
Vandana Sood is a qualified yoga ‘acharya’ from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center and practices ‘Vipassana’ meditation. With trainings in Reiki and EFT she uses a holistic approach to communication and healing. She has led workshops on yoga and meditation in India, Europe and New York. Her project, ‘Stretching Towards Peace’, based on countering youth violence through yoga and meditation received the Davis ‘Project for Peace’ in 2008. Details : Call Vandana @ 646-591-7200 0r visit www.montanalotusyoga.com
If you are intersted in these highest quality organic essential oils to use as a tool in your transformation, please check our website, or see Susie.
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FREE summer solstice celebration Kundalini class with Gloria at 7:15pm on Monday June 20th!
KUNDALINI YOGA
with Ravi Inder Kaur (Gloria Overcash)
Mondays 5:30-7:00pm
Classes are All Levels Kundalini Yoga (Ongoing) A Variety of Kriyas and Meditations are taught. Beginners and seasoned yogis alike will benefit from the transformation this yoga brings.
Your First Class is FREE! Find out if the Yoga of Awareness is for YOU! Package Deal 4/$40 or $12 to drop in.
“Kundalini Yoga is the fastest way to establish an aligned
relationship between the body, mind, and the soul.” ~ Yogi Bhajan,
PhD, Master of Kundalini Yoga ~
“Ravi Inder teaches with easy grace and confidence that is both
instructive and uplifting. Her natural kindness and warmth shine
through as she expertly encourages the class, guiding us into and out
of the postures and inspiring us to do our very best. Ravi Inder’s
nurturing teaching style creates a safe space to deeply relax and heal
through this practice so we can live the fullest expression of our
lives. She is a natural.” ~ Kundalini Yogi Gurbani Kaur ~
Gloria is also offering Tantric numerology readings with personalized
yoga sets to accompany the readings.
Ravi Inder Kaur (Gloria Overcash)
(406) 595-2547
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YOGA DIVINA
with Pius Ruby
Tuesdays 7-8:15pm
(NO CLASS June 28th, July 5th, July 12th)
What is Yoga Divina?
Yoga Divina uses the tools of yoga to join all the parts of your body together into a language of physical, mental and spiritual fitness devoted to your relationship with God.
From Pius: “Yoga Divina is a result of my 33 years of practicing hatha yoga yoked to the personal growth and joyful transformation I’ve experienced in my devoted love relationship with God. Yoga Divina is a process that lends itself to the quality of your other yoga practices. I hope you choose to join me and start your own personal Yoga Divina journey soon.”
Pius Ruby was born in the fifties. He teaches a wide variety of yoga classes from mellow, meditative restorative yoga to inspiring, flowing athletic vinyasa. His yoga teaching certifications are from YogaMotion in 1999 and Yoga Ed–for children in 2005. He has been practicing and presenting variations of Yoga Divina since 2003. Over the years from 1981 to the present Pius has attended extensive workshops and ongoing classes in the Astanga, Iyengar, Anusara and Bikram yoga traditions.
Yoga Divina cost per class is $5 to drop in. $40 for a 10-class punch card.
Other ALCHEMY CENTER PRACTITIONERS AND LINKS:
DAYNA KOPPLE Conscious Healing, Massage and Bodywork www.dkhealingarts.com
ELAINE DOLL Ayurveda www.blissfulbozeman.com
TAMARA FAUST Thai Massage and bodywork www.tamarafaust.com
MONTI KENNEDY 707-378-4252
If you are interested in using our space to host a gathering, please feel free to contact us.
Susie Walby (406) 579-2533
Anna Ourusoff (406) 600-7565
www.montanalotusyoga.com
montanalotusyoga@gmail.com
