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Pavritta Parsvakonasana-Revolved Side
Angle Posture
From downward facing dog. Step the right foot forward to the right wrist keep the back heel off the ground to begin. Come up into alana or lunge (right knee bent at a right angle, back leg straight. Bring you r left elbow, or if possible shoulder to the outside of your right knee and press elbow against knee and knee against elbow to create a twist with your torso and right shoulder turning up to the right. The left hand can drop down to the floor on the out side of your right foot or block. If all is well here you can begin to spin your back heel to the floor ( as in warrior 1). If necessary you may lower your back knee to the floor for extra support. Breath deeply although you are twisting, Inhale and feel the spine get long, exhale and twist a little deeper rotating your right shoulder upward. Repeat on other side. Physical benefits-Pavritta
parsvakonasana, as all spinal twist are
cleansing postures. They massage the internal
organs and help to dislodge toxins and flush
the organs (kidneys, liver, intestines and
adrenal glands) with fresh fluids. They aid
in digestion and elimination. They also help
to tone the abdominal muscles. Revolved side
angle, being a standing posture also works
the legs and sense of balance.
Spiritual Benefits-Cleansing the
organs, ridding the body or toxins that
accumulate and create lethargy and dullness
and irritability, leads one to feel clearer
and more focused and have a greater sense of
well being and joy!
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"The real voyage of discovery consists
not in
seeking new landscapes, but in having new
eyes."
-Marcel Proust
We are thrilled to offer you the following
workshops this season! Remember to
pre-register as there will be no walk -ins.
Saturday, October 20th (pick-up 10/19 5-8 pm) Fall Cleanse* See description in the beginning of the newsletter. Sunday, October 21, 2007, 2:30-5:30pm-Restorative Yoga Workshop with Gail Grossman Join Gail for a soothing workshop on restorative yoga. Supported yoga poses will help calm the mind, open the heart and relieve stress. In a gentle, slow-moving sequence, you will experience backbends, forward bends, twists, and subtle inversions as Gail guides you with bolsters, blocks, and blankets to support yourself in perfect comfort. You will be able to surrender completely to the stillness within. The Workshop will leave you feeling like you've spent the afternoon on a sunny island beach. Please dress in layers -- warm pants, tank top, a sweatshirt, and you may wish to bring cozy socks and a shawl. Please also bring an eye pillow or fluffy washcloth to cover your eyes (eye pillow available, $22.) Students of all levels welcome. As enrollment is limited to 30, prompt pre-registration is recommended. Sunday, November 4, 2007 1:00 - 3:30pm-Beginners Yoga Workshop with Lisa Bondy and Gail Grossman If you are brand new to yoga, still working to feel comfortable with the poses and terminology in group classes, or interested in establishing a steadier foundation in practice and theory, then come spend a fun, informative, and rejuvenating afternoon at Lisa and Gail's Beginners Workshop. You will acquire the tools needed to feel comfortable in a group yoga class or to begin a simple yoga practice at home. We will explore the basics of pranayama (breath), a simple variation of surya namaskar (sun salutaions), asana (poses including backbends, forward bends, hip openers, twists, and balances), and how to use props, modifications, and common sense to adapt the poses to suit your body's needs. The afternoon will end with a long relaxation and short meditation to leave you feeling centered, grounded and refreshed. Saturday, November 3 form 1-3 pm Squeeze & Resist with Kim Montgomery Two hour total body and mind workout. This unique exercise changes the body rapidly due to the intensity. Strength is developed and improved, emphasizing a balance with flexibility. Metabolic rates increase naturally to help lose weight. The stronger you become the more cardiovascular the method becomes for you, with out wear and tear on the joints. Yoga is fused into this practice, so as to lengthen the muscles creating a lean sculpted body, Yoga is also used to focus the mind on the specific part of the body being changed. Come out and play..... Core Evolution Montgomery Method. Thursday, November 8th, 8 pm-Dream Board Night-with Gail Grossman Heard of The Secret?Want to manifest some of your dreams? Join us for what will prove to be a fun evening, bring friends, no experience necessary. You may collect pictures and words that you would like on your dream board, there will be supplies included in the evening. $10 per person, bring your own wine (if you want...) Sunday, November 11th 1-3:30 pm-Mala Workshop Lisa Bondy Sunday, November 18th 2-4 pm,-Ayurveda with Sara Intonato Ayurveda is a sanskrit word that means "the science of life and longevity". During this 2 hour lecture Sara will share with you the knowledge from this ancient system regarding diet, yoga, seasonal and lifestyle tips all according to your personal constitution (which will be determined at the workshop). Ayurveda is still practiced today because like yoga, it is a highly effective science that assists the individual in living with greater harmony within their own body Sunday, November 25th (time tbd) Bandha and Inversions with Adam Dobbs Sunday, December 2nd (time tbd)-Three paths to Oneness...don't get stuck on the road with Jean, Lisa and Monique |
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This month our qigong instructor Didie
Santoso sent in this article for your
edification:
Experimental evidence suggests the following
healing effects of qigong exercises and
meditations.
Cardiovascular: lower resting heart rate; normalized EKG, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels Respiratory: slower respiratory rate, improves gaseous exchange, significant benefits for asthma & bronchitis Immune System: better targeting of antigens, significant anti-cancer effect Circulation: improves microcirculation, prevents vascular spasms, very helpful for angina, migraine, and Reynaud's Syndrome (cold hands & feet) Brain: improves cerebral blood flow, less incidence of stroke; reduction in frequency and intensity of seizure disorders; slow, high amplitude brainwaves suggest relaxed and integrated state of consciousness Musculoskeletal: improves posture, balance, strength, stamina, flexibility Chronic Pain: significant pain reduction from all causes, including injury, surgery, arthritis, fibromyalgia Mental Health: decreases: stress response, Type A, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, depression. Improves memory and interpersonal sensitivity Longevity: improves: blood pressure, vital capacity, cholesterol and hormone levels, kidney function, mental acuity, vision and hearing, skin elasticity, bone density, immune function, digestion, balance, flexibility, strength, libido. Destroys free radicals (major cause of tissue degeneration) by stimulating activity of superoxide dismutase Qigong Maintains & Increases Smooth Qi
Circulation
Qigong Strengthen Organs Qigong Strengthen the Immune & Hormone Production Systems Qigong Raises the Spirit of Vitality. Dr. James W. Moore, D.O.M. RECOMMENDS: It is
definitely necessary for you to begin an
exercise regimen; any regular activity that
you enjoy is a good place to start.
Particularly useful for you would be Qi Gong.
These would help you to understand the flow
of energy in your body, so that you could
learn to control the flow of acid and bowels
and be more aware of these movements in your
body. Nurses and Doctors are talking about
Qigong, which is poised to be the next major
social wellness.
Press your standing foot into the floor ,
press your lifted foot into your thigh and
your thigh against your foot. Press your
palms together at the heart center in prayer
position. Find your inner stillness, draw the
awareness inside and breath the arms up over
your head . If the shoulders are open then
the palms may touch otherwise keep the hands
apart. Try 5 breaths to begin and increasing
with practice. Repeat on the other side.
Qigong is offered Mondays from 9:00-10:00 am
and Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 pm
"Always aim at complete harmony of
thought and
word and deed. Always aim at purifying your
thoughts and everything will be well."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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SCOOP (the clothing store in Wheatly Plaza,
has decided to use their stores as a PLATFORM
to promote GREEN as FASHIONABLE. They have
partnered with SHAKLEE since they are the
GREEN LEADERS.
Certain Shaklee distributors (like me! Gail
that is...) have been invited to SCOOP stores
to promote Shaklee GET CLEAN and caring for
the environment.
We will have tables at the stores with the GET CLEAN KIT, Basic H2 samples, Raffle entry for the KIT, info about Shaklee's mission. We will be educating people about the hazards of toxic cleaners in the home and how to go green! I will be at the Greenvale store on Thursday
from 11:30-7pm. Stop in and visit me! You can
also go to other Scoop stores in NYC.
Below is the excerpt from the press release.
Note: The tote being discussed is a GREAT
gift and 100% of the proceeds go to the
Natural Resources Defense Council.
SCOOP AND SHAKLEE PRESENT "GREEN & GORGEOUS" ECO-FRIENDLY TOTE FOR FALL 2007 Shaklee "Get Clean" Non-Toxic Laundry Concentrate in Every Bag NEW YORK , July 27, 2007 -- This Fall, Scoop NYC will partner with green leader Shaklee Corporation to introduce a way for shoppers to be both fashion-forward and environmentally conscious. The new Green & Gorgeous shopping tote, made of 55% linen and 45% cotton with a 100% jute handle, is all-natural yet strong and practical for a rigorous day of shopping. Printed with the phrase "Green & Gorgeous" on the exterior, the bag invites Scoop and Shaklee customers to lead a more environmentally aware lifestyle by forgoing non-biodegradable plastic bags or tree-consuming paper bags without compromising their fashion savvy. Better Together: Scoop is encouraging customers to bring the message home through an exclusive partnership with Shaklee, the pioneer of green cleaning products that are safe for you, your home and your planet. Each tote will include a special 6-oz. bottle of Shaklee's "Get Clean" Fresh Laundry Concentrate, a biodegradable, toxin-free laundry detergent and spot remover combined. Requiring just one super-concentrated ounce per washload, the Concentrate is tough on stains but gentle on the environment and on the skin. The bag costs $28. |
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Congratulations to Terri Magel who
won our monthly e-mail drawing for a month of
free yoga! You too can win, just submit your name
in our fish bowl at the front desk.
As an added addition, if you would like to
get a free class or $10 off your auto-renew
in the month of your birthday, please give us
your birthday with your e-mail. We will send
you a happy birthday e-mail with this gift!
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We hope that you have enjoyed this month's ride on the OMnibus. We invite you to share your thoughts with us about the newsletter and all happenings at Om Sweet Om. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Wishing you love and peace and more love,
Lisa & Gail
Om Sweet Om Yoga
email:
info@omsweetomyoga.com
phone:
516.944.9642
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