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"Be fearless and pure; never waver in your determination or your dedication to the spiritual life. Give of yourself freely. Be self-controlled, sincere, truthful, loving, and full of the desire to serve. Realize the truth of the scriptures; learn to be detached from material things and to take joy in renunciation. Do not get angry or harm and living creature, but be compassionate and gentle; show goodwill to all. Put others first and yourself last. All these Arjuna will reveal your true nature, which is divine."
A Letter from our Director Dear Yoga Family and Friends, We are pleased to announce a new off-site location for yoga classes in Litchfield on Thursday evenings. Due to increasing costs at Timexpo in Waterbury, we have concluded our satellite classes there. We welcome back Leonore Alaniz hosting family yoga days April 12, 26, and May 11. Opportunities for delicious home-cooked (by Toni D'Angelo) vegetarian dinners will be Sundays, April 27 and May 18. the Vegetarian Cooking Class and our Spring Community Meditation and Dinner. There are two opportunities to join the Foundations of Meditation class, and a Healing Circle and Book/DVD club are forming. We look forward to seeing you at one of more of these events, in class, volunteering, or at the Sunday evening programs. We appreciate your presence in community and value your suggestions and participation. May everyone's life be filled with blessings of all kinds, and
peace prevail in our families, communities, and the world, With Gratitude… Thank you to everyone who so thoughtfully contributed to our annual fundraising project this year. Your participation is greatly appreciated. "Devote yourself to meditation and japa, and your heart will overflow with love for humankind. “Of all the forms of meditation, meditation through attention on the breath is probably the easiest and most direct way to self-realization. By performing breathing exercises called pranayama in conjunction with meditation, the aspirant can coordinate and integrate various functions and energies of the nervous system. Once this is accomplished, the aspirant easily controls the life-supporting vital air or prana. This in turn, leads to control over the mind. When the aspirant gains control over the mind, s/he enjoys unique joy and peace. Then s/he realizes that the entire universe is the creation of one God. If this happens on a large scale, the miseries of the world will come to an end, and there will be peace and happiness all over the world.”
WELCOME The Woodbury Yoga Center (WYC) was established in 1984. Incorporated as a non-profit education center, WYC supports the religious diversity of the community and welcomes people of all backgrounds. Janaki Pierson, co-founder and director of WYC, has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for over 20 years. WYC offers day and evening classes in hatha yoga and meditation. Free informational programs are offered every Sunday evening. WYC's philosophy is based on the experience that the answers to all questions of living lie within us and are accessible through the practices of yoga and daily meditation. Our purpose is to share this understanding and the benefits of these practices with our neighbors throughout the region.
If you have questions speak with your instructor or with Diane or Pam in the office. COME… JOIN US FOR THE QUIET ADVENTURE The Practice of Hatha Yoga Postures
The Regular, Daily Practice of Meditation
Janaki’s Ayurvedic Experience Personal Thoughts on Healing & Wellness I have ordered many copies of Dr. Joshi's book: Ayurveda and Pancha Karma about the ancient science of healing and rejuvenation for the WYC bookstore. It is the best explanation I have ever seen on the topic, clear and interesting, with examples from his clinical practice of success with patients where western medicine has failed. I highly recommend it. Dr. Joshi, who treated me in India, will be offering Pancha Karma in New Mexico in the fall. I definitely had the strong sense that these procedures (which recommends daily yoga postures and meditation as adjunct practices) heal not only the physical body, but are also cleansing the subtle body and bringing the entire body/mind/soul system closer to God.
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