The Movement Center Membership News
for October, 2008
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This month we continue introducing you to what's new at The Movement Center. Meet the members of our newest meditation center--all the way in Northern Norway--and our newest crop of yoga teachers. Read about the great work of our new Green Team, and the wonderful changes in our newly remodeled Portland kitchen and residency program. And get ready for a new array of membership options for 2009. As usual, it's a dazzling view of a vibrant community and testament to our inspiring teachers and deeply nourishing spiritual practice.
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Membership
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2009 Membership Options
Based on your input, we are giving you more membership options for
2009. Surveys, group meetings (cafes), focus groups and individual discussions showed us that you value your participation in our community, want more ways to
be involved and to make it easier to attract new students. Over the next few weeks we'll be sending out emails, hosting meetings, and answering your questions. Stay tuned for more information.
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 Swami Prakashananda
In the second of our profiles of meditation teachers, you'll get the backstory of Portland-based Swami Prakashananda (formerly Howard Boster), whose lifelong devotion to teacher, practice, and community prepared him to play a central role at The Movement Center.
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[Next month--Sharon Ward]
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Sustainability
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 Green Team
Going green is considered "conscious chic" these days, but that's not why we're doing it. Find out how sustainability fits our larger strategic vision, what projects we've started, who's leading the way, and what's coming down the pike. Plus, read our Green Tip of the Month--a new regular feature of the newsletter.
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Hatha Yoga
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 New Yoga Teachers
After a year-long program, twelve new yoga teachers emerged from our latest hatha teacher training course. Read about this diverse group of outstanding people, the 200-hour curriculum they covered, the 25 instructors who participated, and how they are already serving the broader community.
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Samglod
Our newest Center is also the most distant from Portland. Meet the members from northern Norway who have formed a small but strong community halfway around the world. > more |
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Program News
 A number of new programs and special events took place during September, and some interesting ones are planned for October. Catch up on the latest here.
> New programs wrap-up
> Concert
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Calendar |
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October
Don't miss a thing! Print out this handy guide to remind you of what's coming up at the Portland Center. > Portland
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Members
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 News from and about Members
This month we combine several features that focus on TMC members into one section. Click the links for more.
> October birthdays
> Member news
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Gratitude
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Kitchen Remodeling Team
 Sometimes it takes an extraordinary effort to realize extraordinary results. This month we honor the incredible team (some shown here) who transformed the Portland kitchen last month and did so with love, good cheer, intelligence, skill-- and remarkable speed.
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Residency
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 Two New Benefits
The Residency program offers all of us some great new benefits. One is a newsletter, whose first issue introduced the idea of Intentional Communities. See how this philosophy accords with your own view. > moreWe're also pleased to announce that the Portland residence now has four designated guest rooms for overnight visitors and members wishing to come for personal retreats. Is it time to plan your next trip yet? > more |
Creative Expressions
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Poetry
 The Poetry Group has been meeting once a month in Portland and has not only provided inspiration but also fostered a great deal of creativity. Take, for example, this month's contribution, a poem by one of our new voices, Mira Ames, illustrated with a photo by Chuck King. > more |
In Memoriam
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 Thubten Norbu
A friend of Rudi, Swamiji, and the ashram since its earliest days, Professor Norbu was the Dalai Lama's older brother. He passed away on September 5, 2008. > more
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Contacts |
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When you need to contact TMC staff, who should you ask for?
Here's a quick rundown.
Portland
main office, 503-231-0383, ni-info@comcast.net
Hatha Yoga programs, 503-231-0994, info@mcyoga.com
Kitchen office, 503-235-2494, ni.kitchen@gmail.com
Bob Shoemaker, Rudra Press
Doreen Flores, Finance
Swami Prakashananda, Director
Jessica Butler and Linda Dima, Kitchen
Michelle Lawson, Communications / Programs
Patty Slote, Membership
Ruth Knight, Hatha Yoga Program
Sharon Ward, General Counsel
Theresa Smith, Guest Services
Tom Fabrizio, Residency Program
Centers
Medford MA Dan Spencer 781-316-7473
New York City Kenny Ross 212-431-5772
Santa Monica CA Kristin Kreiger 310-828-1849
Seattle WA Margi Pos 206-427-8543
or Cassia Herman 206-427-9895
Scandinavia Swami Ganeshananda +47 920 54 501
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Last month several of you had trouble opening some of the links. I apologize for the technical difficulties. If it happens again this month, please click here for a page that has the links to all the articles. Or you can email me and I'll send you the specific pdfs you're missing. Along with our growing roster of contributors, I hope you enjoy reading this as much as we loved putting it together. Please feel free to forward the email to your friends and family. And please send me any comments, feedback, questions, news items, or ideas for future articles.
Love,
Patty Slote
Membership Director
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