“Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”

-Max Ehrmann

Another Yogi told me they were captivated by the children on the beach – their pure and simple joy, amazement, the uncertainty of reaching for them, or running away from them, or just ‘be’ing with them while they last. Like love?

Enjoy.

In Memory of Lila Ostermann.

Beloved friend and yoga teacher Lila Ostermann, a resident of Kripalu in the 1970s, passed away on June 24 at age 90. Lila touched many people throughout her years of teaching yoga, and truly lived what she taught. Fittingly, she was the teacher who introduced the Breath of Joy, which has been a staple of the Kripalu experience and teaching curriculum for many years.

All of us who knew her have a “Lila memory” that makes us smile or laugh, or brings a tear to our eye. Lila allowed compassion to move into our lives and taught us to think about the words we spoke to ourselves. She made us laugh, as when she marched us into the ladies’ room to show us how to do a proper squat, should we ever find ourselves in India! She was the first teacher who exposed us to Laughter Yoga—she would start to laugh and, before we knew it, the whole class was in laughter. Lila’s presence will be greatly missed, but her memory is forever etched in our hearts.
—contributed by Sharon Smith-Carter, Path to Stillness Yoga Studio, Ontario, Canada

First Yoga for Cancer Teacher’s Immersion presented by
Antonio Sausys, CMT and Rita Trieger, RYT

Antonio and Rita are both gifted yoga teachers who have been working with cancer patients and survivors for many years. Their combined knowledge and enthusiasm have resulted in the creation of a comprehensive two-day immersion designed to help yoga teachers as well as health and wellness professionals understand how a healing yoga practice can become a powerful tool for those who are suffering from this disease.

This exceptional, educational workshop will provide an overview of anatomy, psychology, and succinct Yoga philosophy. Participants will also learn some simple techniques and their adaptations to help cancer patients with some of the common symptoms associated with their illness as well as the secondary effects of treatment. The training is also designed to help prepare yoga teachers and health professionals for the upcoming Therapeutic Teacher Training launching in the Spring of 2011. (Special discounts for the Spring Teacher Training for individuals who have taken this immersion)

Please apply online at Rtrieger@Stamhealth.org

Investment:
$125 – Payable by check or cash before September 9th.
$150 – at the door.

Location: Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Road, Stamford Connecticut

Time: Saturday September 11: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sunday September 12: 12:00 am – 5:00 pm

This training is offered in conjunction with the
2nd Annual Survivorship Symposium, presented by The Bennett Cancer Center and The Health and Fitness Institute of Stamford Hospital, Stamford, Connecticut.

Yin Yoga class
Saturday August 7th
St. Paul’s Church
661 Old Post road, Fairfield CT
From 3:00 to 5:00pm $20

Yin Yoga
Suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners, Yin Yoga provides a deep foundational opening for the connective tissue of the body in ways that more standard Asana approaches do not. Robert’s program, while hip intensive, also addresses the spine and shoulders in addition to invigorating and revitalizing the tendons and ligaments. Postures are done from either seated or prone positions, and softly held for four minutes, allowing time for the entire body to respond and relax.

Yin Yoga is the perfect complement to the more dynamic Yang styles of yoga, and will enhance the overall progress and safety of everyone’s yoga journey. Come and discover the benefits that Yin Yoga provides, and how much more open and balanced your body and practice will feel.

A request – please think of others and don’t wear perfumes or colognes to yoga classes. Many people are sensitive or allergic to their contents.

robert ortner
203-253-6904
www.XL-12.com

Free Community Enrichment Event, Demystifying Acupuncture with Eileen Karn, L.Ac.Dipl. C.H. Ever wondered what acupuncture was like and how it works? In this evening program, free and open to all, learn about and experience acupuncture as a complement to wellness and healing.

An introductory discussion will be open to questions and answers. Willing participants are welcome to experience ‘mini-treatment’ with a few needle placements around the ears. Any attire is suitable there is no need to disrobe. All ages are welcome, this is event is free to all. Registration not required but an rsvp is appreciated by contacting Dew Yoga.

About Eileen, from her website, “I have been practicing Oriental Medicine for over 25 years, holding licenses in Connecticut and New York in acupuncture and massage therapy and national Board Certification in acupuncture and herbal medicine (NCCAOM) I graduated from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture in NY in 1985.My herbal certification (Dipl.CH) from study with distinguished teachers Ted Kaptchuk (US) and Simon Mills (UK) was completed in 1992 I appreciate the concepts of Oriental Medicine as a total approach to health and healing from a truly holistic perspective, viewing and treating each person as unique from everyone else. With its rich 3,000 year old tradition, there is a never ending wealth of healing knowledge to draw upon.”

Sign up for this event online.