Fall Happenings at LI Kula Yoga
Spirit Matters
Namaste' Kula,
Hope you are all transitioning smoothly from the Fiery (Pitta) Summer Season, into the Cool, Airy (Vata) Fall Season. Transitions and changes can be exciting but can also present scary feelings for some of us. As you venture into the unknown, you may feel a sense of gripping holding you back or keeping you trapped in the past. Or perhaps you are worrying about what is going to happen next. Either way, both take you out of the present moment. Ram Dass says, “The heart surrenders everything to the moment. The mind judges and holds back.” He also says, “Be here now.” Wise words to reflect on when you catch yourself judging or not living in the present moment.
SPIRIT AND MATTER....
Within the yogic philosophy, there's a concept known as Purusha & Prakriti. Purusha can be translated as Spirit and Prakriti is Matter. Purusha is everything that doesn't change or has a sense of being constant or stable. Prakriti however is always changing like the seasons. Although everything always seems to change on some level, Purusha is your inner glow & light or TRUE SELF, that is always constant. The key to embracing this concept is to remember to see yourself in the good light. Purusha is also described as the unchanging Self that is expansive and full of light, the person we love to be and KNOW WE ARE. Prakriti however is impermanent, not solid and continuously changing. Look closely at the world around you, everything that exists in the world is a product of matter and spirit. The spirit however is the basic field of creation. Spirit is not created at a certain stage of material development, but Matter grows around Spirit.
HOW TO APPLY THIS TO YOUR LIFE.....
Sometimes when things aren’t going so well we may find ourselves defining who we are by our temporary state of mind or emotions. If you are angry or sad, it’s easy to think, “I’m a sad person”, or “I’m an angry person.” But, those emotions are only temporary. The truth however is that Purusha (YOUR TRUE SELF) never changes. When you catch yourself in the trap of your emotions, remind yourself that these states are temporary. From there you may discover something new about yourself. It's in those states of raw emotions that you can work through the illusion and cultivate a deeper relationship with your True Innate Self. (Remember, The unchanging Self is YOU).
TRUST IN THE WISDOM OF YOUR LIGHT....
As the seasons change, perhaps take the time to practice this and explore the Matter of your Emotions with the help of being MORE Present or more specifically practice being the Observer. Check out don Miguel Ruiz's, The Four Agreements (below). These ideas come from the ancient Toltec wisdom of the native people of Southern Mexico. The Toltec were known as 'people of knowledge' - who were scientists and artists who created a society to explore and conserve the traditional spiritual knowledge and practices of their ancestors. The Toltec viewed science and spirit as the same entity that worked together to awaken the human spirit as a vital reminder that we are ALL Light. Hmmm.....Sound familiar? :-) Check out our LIGHT inducing classes, programs & events coming your way this Fall.
Hope to see you soon & Remember to STAND IN YOUR LIGHT!
With Love & Light ALWAYS,
~Desiree Joy
Desiree Joy Palanisamy, Program Director/Founder
The LI Kula Yoga & Wellness Center
purusha: puryam shete iti
Translation: "The one who is resting in the house; the soul"
The Four Agreements by: don Miguel Ruiz
Fall Class Schedule:
Monday:
8:50am Shanti Cycle-All Levels (Johnny)
10:00am Therapeutic/Gentle Yoga-Level 1-2 (Desiree)
7:00pm *NEW* CLASS Vinyasa (Yoga Flow)-All Levels (Danielle)
Tuesday:
10:00am Pilates-Level 1-2 (Desiree)
7:00pm Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, An Evening with Samuel (healing with 9d beings)$20
*No class, 10/15* (Raymond)
Wednesday:
8:50am Shanti Cycle-All Levels (Johnny)
10:00am Yoga-All Levels (Gina)
7:00pm Yoga-All Levels (Stacey)
Thursday:
10:00am Vinyasa/Yoga Flow-All Levels (Danielle)
7:00pm Shanti Cycle-All Levels (Danielle)
Friday:
10:00am Yoga-All Levels (Desiree)
7:00pm The Alexander Technique (Bob) $20
Saturday:
8:30am Pilates Fusion-All Levels (Desiree)
9:45am Yoga-All Levels (Desiree)
Sunday:
8:00am Shanti Cycle-All Levels (Danielle)
10:00am Yoga-All Levels (Desiree/Stacey-alternating til' Dec)
*Please check our website & facebook page for schedule changes & events. Schedule may change without notice due to lack of attendance or scheduling conflicts*
Sunday, Sep 1, 2013, 08:00 AM
146 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY
Kula School:Training/Education
2013-2014 Training Info:
- 200hr Yoga Teacher Training Starts 10/5...Space still available, register today!!
- 300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Starts in November!
- Advanced Subtle Body Workshops for Students & Teachers
- Reiki 1, 2, 3 Certification for Yoga Teachers & Lightworkers
- Chakra Yoga Healing Workshop (Yoga, Meditation & Sound Bowl Healing)
- Vedic Chanting
- Astrology & Dharma Workshops
- Refine & Align~Practical Anatomy and Fundamental Biomechanics (for Teachers & Students)
- Prenatal Yoga TT
- Ayurveda Education & Workshops
YOGA SWAP SHOP
Come on down for a day of community, giving & SHARING!
LI Kula Yoga is hosting our 1st, Yoga Swap Shop Event. This event will include community members connecting and literally swapping their stuff which will include brand-name yoga items and various non-yoga related items.
Interested? If so, please come on down to LI Kula and bring gently used Yoga, Yoga-Inspired or Other Unique Clothing & Accessories. Yoga Related Gear or Items are highly recommended, as well as Healthy Eating Cook Books, and Books or Items that support one's journey towards consciousness, vitality and health.
When? Saturday, November 9th 1pm-4pm.
Where? At LI Kula Yoga (address below)
Saturday, Nov 9, 2013, 01:00 PM
146 South Country Road, Bellport, NY
LI Kula Yoga & Wellness
a cooperative community of the heart
Email: likulayoga@hotmail.com
Website: www.likulayoga.com
Location: 146 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY
Phone: 631-803-2438
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-LI-Kula-Yoga-Wellness-Center/349980545013310