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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, sscriptures; 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 We appreciate your participation and commitment to spiritual practice. In the new meditation class, which began a few days ago, a few people said they have been receiving the newsletter for years, and intending to take this class. Is this you? Is it time for you to establish yourself in a daily meditation practice? Has your sitting practice dwindled? Is it time to take the course over again for free, to jump-start your practice? Or perhaps you prefer to begin with joining us at a Sunday evening program. This past week both the spiritual book/dvd club and the healing circle premiered. Both complimentary, community events are continuing to meet through the summer. The club was well attended and enjoyed. I found the circle to be just that: calm, focused, and healing on every level. Save the dates and treat yourself to these engaging evenings. We are offering two new family friendly classes for parents, babies, and young children. Participants are responding enthusiastically to our Family Yoga days, so join us when you can! Also, the children’s class has a new summer schedule We also appreciate your patience and understanding when occasionally, extenuating circumstance or emergency keeps your teacher from class or a Sunday evening talk. We very much regret such an occurrence, recognizing it is disappointing. Our policy in this rare event offers you an extra class or two in apology. We welcome your suggestions. It is our purpose to give you tools to access greater peace in your lives, not more frustration. Thank you for bringing friends, family and colleagues to their first yoga class here with a free coupon. Summer has been a financially challenging season for us in the past; our expenses remain as students “take off for the summer.” Consider supporting us through registering anyway, and taking several classes a week in the weeks you are home as make-ups for the weeks you are away. In-kind donations (paper products, office supplies) as well as financial donations to help defray the myriad costs of overhead are also greatly appreciated. May our deepening commitment to be of service, to each other, the universe, and the divine bring greater peace into our lives, families, communities, and world Thank you for being with us. 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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