Aug/Sept newsletter 2011
by Andrew Mournehis
Namaste Beautiful Yogis and Yoginis,
Welcome to our 7th and 8th combined divine newsletter for 2011!!!
Well its already September, 2 months since I have been on Sabbatical, and what an AMAZING and LIBERATING time it has been!!! Where do i begin!!! Well let me start with Athens (my first stop in July after leaving Australia) where I was fortunate enough to have a weekend workshop with John Friend (Founder of Anusara Yoga), beginning my sabbatical with Brilliant and Radiant teachings from the Creator and Founder of the Anusara Yoga form himself. If that wasn't special enough, I made my way to the Oracle of Delphi for a couple of days, and who did I happen to bump into right at the steps of the Oracle (yes you guessed it ) John Friend himself...what a Thrill, Blessing and Divine Sign of Grace if ever I saw one. Since then Life and all its offerings have been my greatest teachers and I have experienced great happiness and liberation from applying the Tantric teachings and Yogic philosophies into everyday life...and including EVERYTHING as my practice. Nothing excluded. All of life embraced. Words cannot adequately express the Freedom and Liberation i am feeling at finally being able to integrate, merge and unite ALL aspects of my life, many of which in the past felt disparate and separate, and see the SHRI in the Flow and Grace of LIFE!
At the Oracle of Delphi I received, and have carried with me since, 3 ancient teachings which were at the door of the temple centuries ago and which happen to be passed onto me during my visit, via a necklace and Symbol which i currently wear around my heart.
"KNOW THYSELF"
"NOTHING IN EXCESS"
"EVERYTHING MEASURED IN SERVICE OF THE HIGHEST"
I Hope these Gems of Wisdom speak to you in their own Divine Way.
The Universe has been wonderfully kind, supportive and perfect in its order, in all that it has presented, and I have relished in the revelations that have come, not only in the obvious joyous times, but even in the darkest, seemingly profane and most challenging of experiences...May the Great Wisdom of the Source continue to be revealed and may I bring back Shivas teachings with me to share more with you all. In Light and Love I feel honoured to have this space and time, and thank you so much for your love encouragement and understanding. Eternally Grateful...
On my return from Europe in October, I will be stopping in Bali for a month, to Integrate this magnificent Journey, before returning to Australia in November, and as many of you know I am running a YOGA RETREAT (see side banner) 22nd Oct-1st Nov 2011 (5 days in Ubud and 5 days in Desa Seni) in BALI. There are still spaces available, though they are filling and final payments were due at the end of August.
However registrations are still OPEN for the BALI RETREAT until the end of this month (30th Sept). So if you are interested in getting away on retreat for the "DIVINE DANCE OF SHIVA SHAKTI"...please don't hesitate to email me on amournehis@divinegrace.com.au or text me on +61418121468 (Am only receiving texts until Nov).
Yoga classes at the Breathing Space studio with Chris Potter and Lisa Matthews are still ON during my absence, so if you haven't experienced their wonderful classes, please feel free to get on down and check out their inspiring teachings.
Yoga Class Schedule
Tuesday 10.00am-11.30am with CHRIS POTTER
from May - Dec 2011 (GENERAL / LEVEL 1)
Tuesday 6.30pm-8.00pm with LISA MATTHEWS
from July - Dec 2011 (LEVEL 1/ LEVEL 2)
Thursday 10.00am-11.30am with LISA MATTHEWS
from May - Dec 2011 (LEVEL 1/ LEVEL 2)
Thursday 6.30pm-8.00pm with CHRIS POTTER
from June - Dec 2011 (GENERAL / LEVEL1)
All Yoga classes are held at:
Breathing Space Yoga Studio
(above Chapel St Bazzar)
217 Chapel St. Prahran
Please Note:
All classes 1.5 hrs $20/$18 conc.
$180/$160 10 class pass
[valid 3mths]
$150 unlimited monthly class pass
CHRIS POTTER is also running a 3 class course (in September) and workshop (in October) with the theme What Is Yoga? (see below) running through yoga fundamentals and deepening the practice with the philosophical underpinnings etc.
What is Yoga?
with Chris Potter
Yoga Fundamentals
3 Class Courses & Workshop
These unique yoga courses / workshop welcomes practitioners of all levels to deepen their understanding of the history, philosophy and beneficial practices of yoga.
You will learn:-
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pranayama (breathing), mantra (spoken sound), mudra (symbolic gesture) & meditative practices that compliment a regular asana (movement) practice.
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the importance of the yoga sutra-s, particularly the yama-s & niyama-s, as fundamental principals to your yoga practice.
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the fundamental alignment principals required to practice asana safely and well into the future.
SEPTEMBER
3 week course (3 x 90 mins.) $55 (bookings preferred)
Drop-in $20 per class
Tuesday 6th, 13th & 20th (10am) &/or
Thursday 8th, 15th & 22nd (6:30pm)
OCTOBER
3 hour workshop $55 (bookings essential)
Sunday 9th (3pm-6pm)
Please direct all enquiries and booking requests to:
Christopher Potter
Zensational massage / Saṁyoga
1 Glenmark Avenue, St Kilda Vic 3182
m: 0424 278 342
chris@samyoga.com
www.samyoga.com
CHRIS is also planning another series of workshops and courses for Spring, the first workshop is just after the Spring Equinox on September 25th (GO CHRIS!!!):))
Live Your Liver!
with Chris Potter
Spring Yoga Workshops & 8 Week Courses
In these unique, practical yoga workshops & 8 week courses, practitioners of all levels are welcomed to learn about:
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the spring equinox and the effect the seasonal warmer weather of our environment has on our body.
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the role of the liver in both western physiology & traditional chinese medicine (TCM) energetics.
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he energetic link between the transition months of spring and the wood element & liver energy in TCM.
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how to re-establish seasonally appropriate fundamentals of yoga back into your practice and beneficial hatha yoga practices to help support the body during this time of new beginnings.
All participants of either workshop or 8 week course will receive one specially formulated australian bush flower essence ‘detox’ blend which will help deepen & prolong the benefits of these classes.
SEPTEMBER 2011
3 hour workshop $75
Sunday 25th @ 3pm, bookings essential!
$65 ‘early bird’ price if paid before Sept 10th
OCTOBER 2011
8 week courses (8 x 90 mins.) $120 (7, 6, 5 & 4 week options also available) OR drop-in $20 per class from TUES 11th (10am) &/or THURS 13th (6:30pm)
DECEMBER 2011
3 hour workshop $75
Sunday 4th @ 3pm, bookings essential!
$65 ‘early bird’ price if paid before Nov 20th
Next retreat 2011
BALI YOGA RETREAT (see side banner for detail)
THEME: "DIVINE DANCE of SHIVA SHAKTI"
(From the Mountains to the Sea Retreat)
10 Nights BALI RETREAT
22nd Oct - 1st Nov 2011
FINALLY
I will leave you with some 'Practical Magic' shared with me by a DEAR friend in London "Plant Rosemary by your Gate for Rememberance...Lavender for Luck...and Fall in Love whenever you can" :))
Love to you ALL
Until Next we meet and Beyond
Be well,
Namaste
Andrew
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BALI Yoga Retreat
"The DIVINE DANCE of SHIVA SHAKTI...
"From the Mountains to the Sea"
Yoga Retreat
with Andrew Mournehis
22 OCT - 1 NOV 2011
10 Nights BALI RETREAT
5 nights in UBUD 22nd-27th Oct $885*
http://melati-cottages.com/
5 nights in DESA SENI ECO-VILLAGE 27 Oct -1st Nov $995*
http://www.desaseni.com/
10 Nights Complete Yoga Package UBUD AND DESA SENI
*Discounted Price $1750*
Bali...glorious ‘Island of the Gods'...Where Shiva and Shakti dance in a Divine Union of Natural Forces pulsating with Life Force and an unmistakable Grace and Beauty, that literally seeps into your body heart and soul...
A place where the connection with the Divine is Palpable and the Brilliant gifts of Yoga can truly be revealed…come join us and discover these gifts for yourself on this transformative 10 days away.
We will begin our journey in the Breathtaking and Deeply Spiritual Mountains of Ubud where many temples have been built to bring one closer to the the Divine... after 5 nights in the mountains and cultural landscape of Ubud with meticulously sculpted rice-fields and arts and crafts abound...we will head down to the Sea to the beautiful and stunning Desa Seni ecovillage ...a place created with love, sustaining life and bringing so much joy to the local and broader yoga communities that come to visit...ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL LOCATION...an experience NOT TO BE MISSED!!!
Check out the website http://www.desaseni.com/
Our Daily yoga Practice will create a strong vibrant body…a sharpened clear mind … and an open pure heart which will ultimately allow the Soul to Dance Freely. This retreat will give you the opportunity to participate in the world both inside and outside of yourself…allowing Shiva (Divine Consciousness) to shine brightly from within you and Dance with the Divine Shakti (Your own Unique expression of the One Source) to express itself in Powerful and Creative ways. Through Opening to Grace, daily ritual and intention, dynamic asana practice, Self enquiry, sacred sounds and mantras, meditations, and CREATIVE evening workshops, we will offer our Hearts to the Divine Ocean of Love. We will open our bodies, minds and souls to the Beauty Bliss and Power of Universe and the GREAT Mother Earth in all her Natural Beauty…enjoy the fundamental Healing they bring! To HEAL is to achieve balanced health and be whole. Are you ready to give this to yourself?
It will be Joyful, Playful, Illuminating, Uplifting and truly Rejuvenating experience...come give yourself this gift...Truly a Gift from the DIVINE...Tell yourself ...You deserve it !!!
*Prices are per person and include 10 nights twin share accommodation (or 5 nights in each location), daily buffet breakfast, welcome dinner first evenings in each location, airport transfers, transfers from Ubud to Desa Seni, daily yoga sessions and ALL evening workshops. Single occupancy prices available upon request*
Please Note: prices exclude flights
2-Step Payment:
1. $450 (non-refundable) deposit to be
paid upon registration
2. Balance to be paid by End Sept 2011
Schedule:
Mornings begin with asana & meditation practice from 6.30-8.30am followed by a sumptuous buffet breakfast & free time. Enjoy spa treatments, pool, massages, day trips, tours or simply relax before the creative afternoon themed workshops from 430pm – 630pm each evening
Hope you can Join us for this Wonderful Retreat
Download full Bali brochure.
Download registration from.
Email Andrew for further enquires.
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