A Surrender into Ascension

Forward Thinking

2012-02-01T08:19:00.001-08:00

This skill of Forward thinking is where it all starts in order to manifest desires. The essential ingredient is the power of focused thought. To be aware of how emotional guidance can either milk an in the Vortex moment or give indication of misalignment. It is all about think and feel. To be adept at directing thoughts to what is wanted brings those desires forward and into physical manifestation.

This is where utilizing a physical practice is essential to rewiring negative thought patterns into more general and then to more "positive" thoughts. And the very foundation to this process is Breath awareness. My favorite personal arsenal of pivoting tools to keep my ability to focus in top form is Yoga and meditation.

How exciting! You can start today! Give yourself the gift of manifesting your desires by simple become sensitive to how you feel, and then to use the power of focused thought to manifest a better feeling moment.

This card is from The Money and The Law of Attraction cards by Abraham and Hicks. (click to view entire card)

Lists of Positive Aspects

2012-01-26T07:46:00.001-08:00

Making lists of positive aspects is one of those advanced in the Vortex (that place of ultimate wellbeing) maneuvers. For when not in a good feeling place it is a struggle finding positive aspects and try to milk them to feel even better. It fact trying to do this on a charged subject just brings out more of the "negative" aspects of that subject. It would be better to go general on the topic that is needing to shift. A focus wheel exercise would be an ideal way to shift a negative thought to a positive.

With that said. There are those extraordinary moments where I'm already feeling close to or in that place of contentment and I could use a boost. This is where making a list of positive aspects could shift energy to a higher place of allowing, expanding source energy into such a place that has "the power to create worlds" and transform the life.

This card is from The Money and The Law of Attraction cards by Abraham and Hicks. (click to view entire card)

Gratitude or Appreciation

2012-01-24T07:44:00.001-08:00

Interesting to give some thought to these two emotional frequencies which are quite different. Realizing that gratitude feels more like relief or recovery from some sort of "struggle", and appreciation can be a way of resetting as in "pivoting" (see previous post) within any set of circumstances.

Appreciating feels like being in Love with life, an expansive heart opening expression that moves gratitude to a higher energy vibration. But of course feel either emotion as genuine emotional guidance, it is just helpful to realize which is closer to source energy.

This card is from The Money and The Law of Attraction cards by Abraham and Hicks. (click to view entire card)

Pivoting Patterns

2012-01-23T07:29:00.001-08:00

Fascinated with sleep. Sleep can be that place of least resistance, where habitual patterns of thought transform, by moving vibration to a new set point, toward ease and grace. But first realizing the focus must be on re-setting the very important tone of connection to source energy before falling to sleep, as in "basking" yourself to sleep.

This card is from The Money and The Law of Attraction cards by Abraham and Hicks. (click to view entire card)

Let Go, Move Forward: The String

2011-10-12T08:31:00.000-07:00

Let Go, Move Forward: The String: Look down. There, on your finger. Do you see it? It's a string, tied ever-so-delicately around your finger. Do you feel it? You might sa...

Guest Post by Yogi Amanda McCarroll

2011-07-25T15:50:00.000-07:00

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5 Tips for Your Best Vinyasa

The term Vinyasa is used in many contexts – here I am discussing the sequence of postures commonly referred to as a “vinyasa.” These asanas consist of plank, chaturanga dandasana, bhujangasana or urdhva mukha svanasana, and adho mukha svanasana. The following are a few tips to help you to move through a vinyasa mindfully and without causing harm to your back and shoulders.

Understand the difference between bhujangasana and urdhva mukha svanasana.

Cobra pose (bhujangasana) is practiced laying belly-down on the earth with the palms flat on either side of the chest. The elbows stay bent so that you are able to draw the shoulders back and relax them down away from the neck as you rise up into the pose. The palms press gently into the ground and draw back towards the feet.

Upward dog (urdhva mukha svanasana) is practiced with just the tops of the feet and the palms pressing strongly down into the earth. The arms are straight with a micro-bend in the elbows so that you aren’t hyper-extending. There is a very strong lift with the inner thighs and abdominal muscles to prevent strain in the lower back.

I often see people practicing a combination of the two with their arms straight but their hips are on the ground. This in-between place is dangerous for the shoulders and low back. Upward dog is a very difficult pose – if it’s too much for you, opt for cobra. It is very safe and helps to open the chest, shoulders and upper back.

Be extremely mindful of the shoulders in chaturanga dandasana.

Practicing chaturanga correctly is extremely challenging. I often see students internally rotating and angling the heads of their shoulders downwards which will cause wear and tear on the shoulders over time. I also see people lowering too far down towards the earth, making the pose and the transition to upward dog more difficult than it has to be.
Lower down only until the elbows are bent at 90 degree angles. Keep the heads of your shoulders lifted at least as high as the elbows and keep your shoulder blades hugging onto the back towards the spine. The chest is open and the shoulders are externally rotated. The abdominal muscles are drawn in and the inner thighs are lifting.

The transition from urdhva mukha svanasana to adho mukha svanasansa should be powered by the abdominal muscles.

When moving from upward dog to downward dog, exhale the navel strongly back towards the spine so that you are accessing your abdominal muscles and not collapsing into your lower back. When you move through this transition with your core, you will be able to lightly roll over your toes creating a seamless and effortless flight from updog to downdog.

Don’t rush – move with your breath.

The breath for a vinyasa:

            Exhale from plank to chaturanga

            Inhale into cobra or upward dog

            Exhale into downward dog

Depending on your instructor, vinyasa classes typically move at a brisk pace. Take your time – do not worry about moving at the same exact pace as everyone around you. To flow through a vinyasa mindfully and with breath, you may have to go slower than other students. If you are practicing cobra instead of upward dog, than you will definitely be slower than the rest of the class. That’s okay – take your time, and ALWAYS move with our breath.

Skip vinyasas if you are tired and move directly into downward dog or balasana (child’s pose).

Many classes include dozens of vinyasas – do not feel like you have to do every single one. You don’t win anything and there aren’t any points if you manage to do every single chatturanga! Try to let go of any feelings of competition with yourself or with others. Vinyasas are very beneficial when done correctly. If you are fatigued and unable to do them mindfully, then it is much better to just skip them and move right into downward dog or even child’s pose.
Written by Amanda Mccarroll

Janet Echelman: Taking imagination seriously | Video on TED.com

2011-06-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

Janet Echelman: Taking imagination seriously | Video on TED.com

Janet Echelman's art is truly amazing. And yes tears welled up for me ...as the photos of "Her Secret is Patience" went up in Portugal. To articulate why the tears, seems futile ...yet compelled to attempt expression here.

Janet Eckelman's appointed task seemed so daunting even to her, yet supreme knowing of eventual success carries her forward. Hence the title of the piece "Her Secret Is Patience". The project took three years to complete. In the practice of expectation she perseveres. This concept of perseverance in the face of all perceived obstacles alone is significant enough to move one to tears. But more layers were beneath my tears.

My emotional response lies within the depth and uniqueness of Janet's visions, as well as her unwavering confidence plus her tenacity to continue year after year in hot pursuit of a dream. A dream that had never been dreamt before. Wow! Again more than enough reason for tears of joy.

But deeper still the manifestation of said dream is the kicker. The beauty and movement of her sculptor touches hearts. If it touched my heart via the internet, imagine the tears I would have if I witnessed her masterpiece in flesh and blood. Holy Cow! As Janet stated herself in reflection on the ability to fabricate her vision of... "idiosyncratic, delicate and ephemeral" from conventional building materials, was a leap of faith, in opposition indeed.

As Janet saw her masterpiece for the first time, she is moved beyond words and tells us her life was not going to be the same. To stand in silence witness, allowing her message to sink into the core of our being, we too can be moved and life changed forever. A 50,000 square foot lace net did that.

Janet connects our world of spirit together with the world of matter utilizing the Artist Way of insightful perusal. Into a world of new discovery was an idea that had come from deep within the soul of her imagination. She taped into the eternalness in eternity or as she conveyed through her feelings of being connected to limitless sky.

In essence our perceived duality has fused together to become one or Yoga in the Flow. The fluid flow of Mother Nature at her best and most volatile (for Volatility see her 1.26 piece) translated into a universal language that communicates the uncommunicative.

This concept reminds us all that our dreams can and do come true. Giving permission to expand into our own unique vision if we so desire. For me her work facilitates dreams of hope, love, peace and well being for our planet.

Her Art becomes a symbol of expansion for our time. Having utilized all that she could in terms of technology was accomplished in order to manipulate her world. A world which she now shares and will continue to share with all. A tremendous achievement, was manifested with her ability to shape shift perceived reality into her own. Our world is malleable and undeniably an illusion.

As an artist Janet is not separate from us. She is a voice for the people and a reflection of our evolution as a species. We celebrate in her achievement. And for me the most significant aspect of my emotional response (hence the tears) is the realization pure and simple that we are the supreme creators of our reality as validation of the powerful ability to manifest our creative life force.

A beauty and vibrance within all beings articulated in that one moment as her Art for Art's Sake went up.

Complementary Cancer Treatment: Yoga Becoming Popular

2011-06-08T11:04:00.000-07:00

I have the privilege of posting this informative article by Krista Peterson. A Cancer awareness champian who has recently become hooked on Yoga. Krista is dedicated to spreading the word on the benefits of Yoga for Cancer patience.

"Krista Peterson is a recent college graduate and aspiring writer. As a health and safety advocate, she shares a strong passion for the wellness of others in her community. Krista has been practicing yoga for 3 years and loves to encourage others to do so as well. Through her writings, she helps to spread awareness of such issues as cancer and chronic illness and different ways that they can be treated."

I hope you enjoy the article and spread the word about Yoga. This topic has significant meaning for both Krista and I. We both have been touched by family who are or have struggled with Cancer.

Complementary treatment: Yoga becoming popular

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The treatment stages for cancer patients are often drawn out, difficult processes. The side effects of traditional treatment therapy can end up doing a number on the body. For patients, they are always looking for things that will help to alleviate those side effects. Luckily, there has been a great influx of complementary treatment options that help to cut down on those side effects, while also having a great impact on the physical and mental nature of cancer patients. Among the most popular options is yoga.

Perhaps yoga is becoming so popular with cancer patients because there are a number of ways to participate. Some patients prefer to have hour long sessions once or twice a week. Others may prefer to take part in smaller schedules daily in the morning and before bed.

Yoga has risen in popularity in the past few decades largely because it has become one of the best options for exercising. Even though exercising is one of the great benefits of using yoga for cancer patients, there are some other physical benefits that are important to these patients. Routine therapy such as chemo and radiation has major side effects that include nausea and dizziness. Yoga has been known to cut down on each of these side effects following treatment. Also, for patients who have arthritis, yoga works as a way to improve range of motion and flexibility.

The benefits from a mental and mind-associated standpoint are often highly valuable to cancer patients. With the medical community becoming more specialized, the daily routine for a patient has become more stressful. Multiple doctors and tons of tests leave patients in a situation of consistent hustle and bustle. Yoga works as a distraction from these tests and provides a chance for peace of mind.

A great example of yoga’s impact includes its use by mesothelioma patients. This is a type of cancer in the lungs that results from asbestos exposure. These patients have a very short life expectancy rate and yoga is often a welcome departure. Yoga allows these patients the opportunity to forget about any fear or problems they may have at the time and bring tranquility and peace of mind.

Yoga will likely continue to grow in the medical field as more research is done. Much of the current research is focused on breast cancer patients, but continued studies are showing the benefits can affect most cancer patients in a positive light. Given yoga’s ability to bring together benefits from both a mental and physical standpoint, it will only become more popular as a complementary treatment option in the future.

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A Sweet Blog Review/Giveaway by Delicately Fierce

2011-04-24T13:43:00.000-07:00

What a sweet and thoughtful review from April for her blog Delicately Fierce. We chose a popular item from my Etsy shop to review the "Hawaiian" silk ribbon with Sterling chain. These hand dyed silk ribbon bracelets are extremely versatile and fun to wear. April states it perfectly when she says:

"Many bracelets are heavy and weigh your hand down or jingle inconveniently, but this bracelet's stunning colors and lightweight feel makes me want to wear it all the time!"

"I love how the hand dye is like a gradient. It gradually changes color. It gives the bracelet a sense of harmonious continuity."

Thank You April for such a lovely review! And I can't wait to send out the beautiful Peridot and Gold Earrings to the lucky drawing winner!

Peridot is one of my personal favorite stones, because it is green and the color of our heart chakra. The heart chakra is all about love and healing. It is located at the chest, the heart, the center of our being. Thus a very important healing place in our bodies.

The crystal Peridot aids our body by calming and bringing in more loving energy. As we open up to receive these healing energies we can feel a general sense of well being, allowing in health and vitality. Creating an inner strength that can assist us in attracting the correct love relationship or to strengthen the ones we have.

Peridot is said to:

promote sleep
attract wealth
helps Liver & Adrenal function
increases physical vitality
protect lungs, sinuses, and wrists
attract love & money
assist in having our dreams become reality

Go see April's Blog Delicately Fierce

and visit my Etsy shop

You are invited! Book Launch Party for The Tenth Door!

2011-03-25T10:40:00.000-07:00

Congratulations are in order for my friend and fellow yoga teacher Michelle Herbert!

She has written and published her memoirs...a profound spiritual journey revealed in her new book The Tenth Door. This is a must read for those of you who are on the path to remembering who you are.

You are invited! Book Launch Party for The Tenth Door!

Practice Yoga for Japan's Relief Efforts~ is "Ahimsa" (1st Limb of Yoga)

2011-03-18T16:34:00.000-07:00

Yoga Events this Sunday to support relief efforts in Japan

15 MINUTES MEDITATION FOR JAPAN...invite all your friends

Everybody is invited to share love and support our japanese friends who really need help in these hard times after the earthquake and the explosion of the nuclear centre in Fukushima.

You can meditate sitting with the hands in your heart, or you can dance, sing, paint…anything which makes easier to share your beauty and love. The important thing is to focus your intention on supporting Japan.

The meditation lasts 15 minutes and starts on Saturday 19/3/2011 at 12.00 pm (afternoon), italian time zone. If your time zone is different, please check the different timing to meditate at the same time we do (www.worldtimeserver.com). If for any reason you can’t do it at that time, do it at any time is more comfortable for you.

It is also an invitation to pass from individual consciousness to collective consciousness, because our japanese friends are not far away, THEY ARE HERE...sharing this beautiful planet with us.

Don’t leave them alone, let's connect all together to send love and support them.

YAHOO ♥

Prana Yoga Center:

Please come join us at Prana this Sunday for a special Prana Yoga Event for Japan

donation only Hatha Yoga class to benefit the victims of the devastation in Japan. 100% of the money raised will go to the Red Cross Japan Relief fund. The class will be taught by Stefanie Gaines accompanied by harpist Cheryl Angela. Please forward this email to friends & family.

We hope to see you there!

La Jolla Yoga Center

Please join La Jolla Yoga Center Event for Japan in a donation based yoga class at 12:30 on Sunday, March 19th. LJYC Instructor, Yuko Nishikawa, will teach in support of raising funds for her native country.

This class is dedicated to our friends in Japan who recently suffered a massive historical earthquake and tsunami and are now in danger of a nuclear power plant meltdown. Let us unite our support for Japan, keeping hope in the midst of some much loss.

Instructor Yuko Nishikawa writes: " I'd like to take this opportunity to remove our stress, anxiety, and really energize ourselves and fill ourselves with love- when we are full, then, we have so much to give to others, and send love and energy to Japan. "

All donations will go to American Red Cross.

Wonderful idea...a creative way to support Japan in this great time of need. Our prayers carry powerful energy to help transform our planet which is in a time a significant awakening.

Yoga: a powerful medium to carry our collective intention for healing, well being and change.

In the 8 Limbs of yoga this is:

1. Ahimsa – Compassion for all living things

The word ahimsa literally mean not to injure or show cruelty to any creature or any person in any way whatsoever. Ahimsa is, however, more than just lack of violence as adapted in yoga. It means kindness, friendliness, and thoughtful consideration of other people and things. It also has to do with our duties and responsibilities too. Ahimsa implies that in every situation we should adopt a considerate attitude and do no harm.

Donate directly to the Red Cross

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Meditation~ I needed a reminder

2011-02-03T09:02:00.000-08:00

It's nice to have a reminder affirming the profound benefits of Meditation. Thanks Carolina Vivas

There are so many excuses: New Baby (top priority~ but I could get up earlier than he does like 4:00. hmmmm no...) But I can definitely find another time. It is time to focus on time management and weed out all of those other excuses. Chores,t.v, the list can go on. I'm okay with the dusty fan. Enjoy!

New post from Carolina Vivas on her yourbuddhi.com

What We Do Is We Don’t Do Much

My yoga practice has evolved quite a bit over the last ten years and I can truly say that most of the time, the poses, the breath and the concentration seem effortless. The struggling, competition and distractions that once hindered me have now dissipated to the point where I no longer feel like the “doer” and I'm one with the flow. With that said, I got to the point where I wondered, “now what?” I can do a freestanding handstand, I can put my foot behind my head and I have mastered all sorts of fun arm balances and transitions but as I often say in class, they’re all just stupid poses. If you can do them great, if you can’t do them who cares! When I come onto my mat, I forget about what happened before and I don’t anticipate what I’m about to do or what might happen after class. My breath guides me through full awareness from moment to moment so reaching a meditative state through asana practice has become the norm. It wasn’t too long after I realized this that I met my meditation teacher and as they say, when the student is ready the teacher will appear.

Michael teaches TM (Transcendental Meditation), which is known as the no contemplation and no concentration meditation. The first class I took was a blur. All I remember is feeling like I had opened my eyes to a brighter, more vibrant world. Colors popped, my awareness seemed to have expanded, and I felt so much clarity that it was almost overwhelming. I knew this is what had been missing.

Practicing this type of meditation is easy. The idea is to sit comfortably, close your eyes and very gently introduce a mantra as a faint idea. If you don’t know any mantras, use Om Namah (Om is the seed mantra of all mantras. The two syllables na- and mah- can be translated as "I humbly bow to you.) Don’t worry about trying to maintain it for the entire session, just let it come and go as it pleases. You’re not trying to force yourself to stop thinking either; let your thoughts rise and fade while remaining calm and innocent. There are no expectations and as Michael says, “What we do is we don’t do much. It almost goes by itself.” The recipe is twice a day -- 20 minutes of meditation and with eyes still closed, 5 minutes of rest on your back afterwards.

Most people will say they don’t have time to do this twice a day, but when you commit to something, you make it happen. I once got up at 4am to meditate because I knew I wouldn’t find the time later. Sometimes I don’t watch TV (okay, I never watch TV but I’m making a point here) and other times I choose to stay home instead of going for happy hour drinks. I could write forever about how amazing meditation is but I will say that it’s changed my life drastically. The things that once bothered me can’t even touch me, the peace I feel when I’m sitting with my eyes closed follows me to every waking moment, my mind is calm, my body feels healthier and stronger, I’m more productive and definitely more aware. I’m attracting positive experiences and I’m happier than I’ve ever been no matter what happens.
written by Carolina Vivas

If you’re interested in meditation research that proves better brain function, go to: Eight Weeks to A Better Brain

Yoga Class at La Jolla Yoga Center Moved to...

2010-12-03T11:06:00.000-08:00

Class Schedule Update for my Vinyasa 1/2 class at the La Jolla Yoga Center
Beginning December 7

As requested: Beginning Tuesday, December 7, the Vinyasa 1/2 with Tah Groen (normally on Thursdays at 4:15pm) will move to Tuesdays at 4:00pm. It will take place at the same time of Kids Yoga on Tuesdays so that Moms and Dads can come take class while their kids are taking class with Amy Ragen!

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Ever wondered where the breath should naturally flow to when practicing your Vinyasa flow yoga?

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Ever wondered how to connect more deeply to the breath and delve more intimately into your yoga practice?

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In my class you will learn to recognize the moments that naturally occur between poses as important transitory conduits for the next awakening.
It is here where we begin to acknowledge the movement of body, mind and spirit toward expansion by releasing resistance and moving into alignment.

This allows your yoga body to ascend to new territories of awareness. The practice of Vinyasa flow yoga trains your physical vehicle into perfected focus until the art of breath becomes natural and profound.
The inhale breath, vital to allowing the life force (Prana) in, and the exhale breath(Apana), both open doorways to releasing resistance. The inhale and exhale of breath are instrumental in maintaining a balance within the body. They allow a softening, and establish a foundation for the letting go of old, outdated patterns that no longer serve the higher self.

Through intimate exploration of each pose as it transitions into the next, we find that each inhale and exhale reveals our true self hidden behind stagnant layers of resistance.

My class is the perfect place for the beginning Vinyasa flow student, as it incorporates an essential introduction to the basic mechanics of breath that exist within the salute to the sun and beyond.

For the advanced Vinyasa student, my class will help to integrate skillful timing and rhythm to the flow sequence. By moving Asana into the core, and allowing the breath to be the guide and teacher that it should always be, you will improve your yoga practice immeasurably.

We honor breath as the gift given to the Vinyasa practice. Come understand the powerful connection the Prana life force has to the body, mind and spirit, and the vital role of Apana as the means to releasing resistance, and change your life.

I hope to see you in class!

Love and Light,

Tah

The "I" in I am continually tapping into what "I" know, as is you and you and you, for in the "Real" reality we are all one.

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10-10-10 and Intention for a New Earth

2010-10-11T09:38:00.000-07:00

It feels good allowing the universe to flow perfectly, as life force guides my energy to manifest in the ease and calm of source. The small "i" is capable of surrender here.

Intentions set creatively have and will continue to move energy toward satisfaction and reward.

I work in perfect harmony with the co operative components given to me throughout the day.

As my life delivers these transformative gifts they become the catalyst to powerfully shift a small mind to one of expansion.

My body is now able to release the old to ascend into the New Earth.

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¨A Ra Life¨ Part 1

2010-10-05T19:17:00.000-07:00

This is well done. If you are open to spontaneous download of information to transform Humanity; a system channelled through "Ra" that assist "us" in discovering who we really are not who we think we are.... Check out the Human Design System.

Human Design and the Art of Keynoting

2010-07-03T15:47:00.001-07:00

Keynotes

The Human Design system has such deep complexity, layers and layers of keynotes used to describe the Human experience. Keynotes are descriptive word formulas that become the core of analysis in Human design. Keynotes are available for every aspect of Human Design data.

It is the essential skill of stringing together Keynotes which becomes the "art" of a professional reading. It is in the art of stringing key descriptive words that we begin to see the data unravel, to reveal the subtle and not so subtle complexities within each unique Human Design Mandala.

In Lynda Stone's level I analyst training we are forming a cohesive article of Keynotes used in this system. The chart we used is our own design. Let us see what I came up with!

Introduction of my Type

I am a Manifesting Generator in Human Design. This type of auric field makes up 33% of the population. There are two types of Generators, Manifesting Generators, who have a direct connection to the throat, and pure Generators, no direct channel of energy flowing to the throat. Out of all four auric types Generators make up 70% of humanity, the majority of the planet. This collective field of energy coming from the sacral center is so powerful, that it is considered in HD as the life force which runs the planet.

To describe the generators auric field; it is meant to envelope the other types (projector, manifestor, reflector) with this vital and fertile creative life force energy. Hence the name Generators we "generate" the growth and movement on the planet, we are the builders. When we allowing the correct Sacral response from deep within the body to resonate correctly as Generators we have the potential capacity to transform and heal the planet's energy.

This correct life force will permeate and energize, instead of fatigue and frustration. It will naturally wake up the entire planet as generator wake up to this vital powerful regenerative field of consciousness and it will have the potential to positively affect the other types.

A significant difference between a manifesting generator and a pure generator is the efficiency in which, after correctly responding with the body’s sacral sounds, one can have access to manifesting energy. As a result of having immediate access to a powerful motor, movement toward action happens fairly quickly. Which if not responding correctly as yourself can lead easily into manifesting frustration, anger and feelings of being stuck.

The powerful pull to manifest, to take action, to initiate movement of energy is coming from the mind. Utilizing the mind to guide the life as a generator is not self behavior and can move one away from purpose and direction that is naturally programed into the body.

Simply waiting for the correct internal response from the sacral center is the guide for the life force energy on the planet. This system of response requires fine tuning and consistency to master. Yet once the skill is developed, it can be successfully utilized to guide the life.

The life them becomes one of ease, incorporating a natural flow that pulls to us the people, places and things that satisfy. A perfect system, a down stream flow- comfortable in a passenger (the busy thinking mind) who can trust in the driver (physical body) to guide the life!

My Profile 6/3

As an unusual profile 6/3's have a transformative evolutionary cycle, that develops over time and within an easily recognized three stage process. 6/3's have a drive to experience life completely. This can be incredibly mutative, and an essential element to progression toward becoming an optimistic Role Model.

For the first 30 years a 6/3 goes through a trial and error process. Then in order to recover, a healing takes place "on the roof". The "on the roof" of a 6/3 is significantly different than for the 6/2.

For a 6/3 it is more of a coming and going, up and down, down and up the roof. The reason for 6/3's coming out of retreat is a tempting new experience, in the hopes of creating a new and better foundation. But once off only finding more trial and error experience. So it is then back to retreat. A perfect way to continue healing.

We as a 6/3 profile arrive, when optimism out weighs the pessimism. To be able to survive in tack the trauma and chaos of the first 30 years brings out the eternal optimist. Of course as optimists we see the gifts in our experience. The intense pressure had purpose, vast wisdom gained through a wide range of experiences now available to share to the collective.

As the energy is triple split in my Design:

The key to connecting the split parts to form a whole for me, is being in direct contact with others energy fields. Having available a variety of auric energy, will quickly bring in energy to connects the three separate parts.

The head and Ajna to Throat via Gate 23; helping me to articulate

The Ego to Spleen Gate 44; manipulation of ego energy

The Ego to G Gate 25; Spiritual Innocence

Spleen to Throat Gate 16; enthusiastically tapping into skill and depth

The connection of the split has a positive effect for the Triple split definition. Ideally creating alignment within the split definition. Allowing for clarity and efficient use of the Mind for an outer authority.

Keynoting can be fun and playful ...

As I sit in a cafe to find clarity of mind in order to get my knowing out to the collective. The pressure to achieve something of value will be relieved. Wanting depth on many levels will be satisfied and the urge to correct and judge myself will be less. Feeling comfort in spirit, knowing that the wisdom comes from being innocent. I again gain enthusiasm for the skills that are being built upon, in order to gain material and future successes.

As the energy is spread evenly throughout out the centers in the body the "not self " focus for me is on the open centers.

...which are the Root and the Solar Plex.

Here in the root we have incredible pressure to hurry, to get on to the next thing to hurry up about. My task is understanding pressure and stress. This is where I am learning my life lessons, gaining wisdom through mastering the bodies response to this powerful adrenal pressure.

The second open center for me is the Emotional System the Solar Plex. The Solar Plex is another powerful center. It has everything to do with the emotional wave, from hope to pain. When undefined in a chart (white verses colored) centers amplify energy of the same center that comes into contact with it. So I am amplifying Emotional beings around me.

My task here is to allow the emotional wave to move through me. To practice being in the flow as I allow and surrender through the sea of emotions that bombard this sensitive center. Not to take on the negative heavy frequency as my own "stuff".

If simple boundaries are maintained. I am able to not be fearful to confront emotional issues. And the openness to intimacy that I desire is achieved. Quite the opposite pattern of avoiding confrontation and truth.

Keynotes in a paragraph

The correct way to operate as a generator is to wait to respond. This means responding to life as it comes. When the patience to wait becomes habitual a natural rhythm can develop. Instead of frustration, a logical system that inspires clarity and continued satisfaction, develops.

Rather than the mind trying to rule the life I have correct intuitive response directing the life. I can then celebrate success, on a spiritual and material level. This type of empowered action allows for progress and growth., instead of crisis and shock.

Inspired action shared but only in response feels good and builds on future events and intimate relationships. Establishing clarity via inner guidance moves the power to the vehicle rather than relying on the mind to rule the life. From doubt to ease the body confirms the direction.

New direction full of opportunities for successful experience becomes a matter of being in the right place at the right time via strategy and authority. Even if within the experiential way, I find it full of trial and error. Know too that this is correct for me, an essential ingredient to seasoned wisdom. A wisdom to draw upon., wisdom gained in order to develop into the Optimistic Role Model.

My definition

Channel of Power Design an an archetype: 57.2-34.4- unconscious

A channel connected to survival and the ability to respond instinctively to life. This instinct is rooted in intelligent response. A reaction within the moment, the flash of fight or fright. A message that can only come from the NOW. Is acoustic in nature. The channel of an archetype reveals a deep Intuitive response. This is a direct connection to the generator's response mechanics of the Sacral center in gate 34.

Gate 34. power/part of integration/demand of power-for individual expression-survival system-empowers intuition/intuitive-/part of perfected form/part of need to be busy/essential to be acting out of response…for the common good

Gate 57 intuition-empowerment-integration-individual-clarity/possible confusion overpower clarity/fear of tomorrow

Channel of Discovery Design of succeeding where others fail: 46.1 conscious -29.6 unconscious

This is a pure generative channel based on responding to life with a sense of discovery the experience. Art for Arts sack for the sake of the experience itself. The reward is the reflection and examination of the experience or discovery from the perspective of the past.

Keynote:respond,existential,abstract,reflection, in the moment

Gate 46-determination/self-discovery/love of body /Spiritual tantric/honor the vehicle/right place at the right time.

Gate 29- Perseverance/ the gate of saying yes

Channel of money Design of a Materialist: 45.6 red-21.1 black

Focus on what “ I do have”, I manifest more success both materially and spiritually avoiding the “anger and annoyance” associated with this channel.

Gate 45 voice "I have and do not have"/possessive/gatherer-head of tribe/support/teacher/education/leader/role as a guide

Gate 21 control/demand/tribal/direct influence either positive or negative/drives the tribe/interaction take essence of tribe to the tribe/maintain/rebellion/willful

Channel of Abstraction/Design of mental activity and clarity: 64.6-47.6 & 47.4 red.

This channel represents the minds ability to focus on something and be “very, very busy”, looking for some sort of clarity. This is not done in a specific pattern of logical sequence,but in an abstract non-sequential way. Thus the mind allowing thought to circle around and around in order to see all sides. sides. This process usually involves imagery related to the past, creating clarity over time.

Gate 64 confusion or clarity, collective, abstraction, mental, emotional system, wave, sensing, metal pressure, interpret, conceptual from past mystery, experiential, not restrictive, diverse, ideas not confused but diversify the confusion into clarity….

Gate 47 pressure to make sense of experience/past memories/abstract oppression/ restrictive/clarity over time/consistently wanting to get rid of negative thought…training to move from negative to positive.

Channel of Logic/ Design of mental ease mixed with doubt: 63.6-4.4 black

The thinking process due to this Logical channel allows for ease and comfort in the ability to organize thought. The value here comes from the synthesis of logical patterns both from a perspective of doubt and a possibility of solution, creating a pathway to understanding the whole, ultimately sharing the “answers” with society.

Gate 63 logic/ease and doubt/beneficial soothing logic pressure satisfying/filters/consistent/work over the patters and doubts/Questioning until the doubts are satisfied.

Gate 4 conceptual/certainty of concept due to definition logical answers/solutions succeed/freedom from retribution/logical protects us/in preparation for future solutions

Integrating the channels

I intuitively move into life's experiences with a sense of discovery to respond

and ultimately reflect. This knowing and wisdom moves me to manifest on multiple levels creating success both monetarily and spiritually.

Random Keynotes on the Gates Defined within my design

Gate 51 initiation/needing to be first/shock/adaptation/recognition/ego gate/commitment and rest/power/dynamic work and rest/drive/competitive.

Gate 48 The well/depth/for common good/most collective/must share/correction/detail/practical/trivial or serious/trying to be what it is not? Waiting to be recognized for depth…seeking talent.

Gate 18 correction/learn how to challenge for the future…making the future better..critical/challenge authority-collective-will share

Gate 42 essential for growth/increase/format/experiential growth/new beginning never get to the end… movement/diversification/new experiential/natural response to get into new experience then satisfied with a complete experience

Gate 43 insight/acoustic/talkative/mind looking for better efficiency/new order mutation/beneficial of value to the other/structuring insight to expression/ presenting individuality intellectually.

Gate 26 egoist salesman commercial/soldier immune system willpower material manipulative trickster fight for the tribe/protection

Gate 57 intuition empowerment integration individual clarity possible confusion overpower clarity/fear of tomorrow acoustic

Gate 15 Modesty/rhythm/extremes "love of humanity" /identity /collective/logical/behavior

Gate 35 Progress/change/experiential/abstract/ never completely fulfilling/must share/reflection/"been there done that" =transcendence /possible boredom/wanting a new experience.

Gate 6 Conflict/friction/emotional/must wait for clarity/intimacy/tribal/source of emotions/needs desire passion/all three waves/ yet seems non emotional/responds to touch/ mating/open or closed

Gate 14 Possession in great measure/material/fertile/power skills/use of energy correctly/individual/mutative/unique/direction/fuel for the driver (gate 2)/essential to have good fuel

Remember the mind's ultimate role is as an outer authority for others, meant to inspire and interpret data. Intellectual awareness that can be utilized and easily accessed by the collective moving society/family from confusion to clarity.

Just do It!

2010-06-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

This "Just Do It" is an old post dated from 2007 that resonates true even now. Re posting due to a new baby boy to care for. I have limited time now to say the least.

...Plus all the fabulous jewelry designs I create and the wonders of teaching inspirational yoga to private clients has my time prioritized. But hopefully, I will be swinging along to balance all that I want to do....meanwhile enjoy this post.

As it is my nature to be self analytical. I had to question this notion of resistance and flow, and I found such resistance in the area that I would have to say is a one of my challenges; Procrastination or resistance to doing something NOW instead of later.

As the story goes; A private yoga client of mine-who is in the middle of decorating his home and a having a blast seeking out artworks that resonate with his tastes and lifestyle... by surrounding himself with things that are significant and have meaning to him-mentions that he wants a surfboard with a fisherman on it, to represent his love of the ocean and fishing. I am taken aback and pleasantly thrilled for I had such an image within my sketch book.

One glorious beach-day here in La Jolla last Summer, I had an incredible opportunity to sketch a young fisherman casting his line right from shore. To top off this synchronicity my xhusband and father of my two daughters manufactures surfboards, a match made in heaven.......yes? So why did it take me so (with a long oooo) long to finally do it?

So why was I waiting till later?..... the resistance...... the letting go......fear of failure...... it actually permeates all areas of life even the projects the should be filled with the joy of being creative. Yet personally I had a story here the old voice "am I going to be good enough" (my inflated ego, for it does not matter whether your good or bad you just are). Thus I was waiting to do it later. I was afraid and was not up for the challenge. I let the the old outdated patterns of self doubt and criticism announce itself in my ears as the inner-voice, simply put, the self sabotage innate within our humanness reflected here. I kept asking myself when? When is a good time to do this? What was going to trigger me to get going? How was I going to do it? Where do I get the paper and what about the surfboard? All excuses not to do it...procrastination.

A shift, a break, a peace.....I can not say why... maybe the house was clean, the shopping was done, the air temp was right, who knows.....For once the process began the ball started rolling and the ease, flow and grace was set in motion. The Lesson here is to start. Go for it. Just do it. The way will be shown, trust is key. Believe that the powers that be are in the being, the doing is taken out of the equation once the beginning is past, the finish is inevitable. If the struggle is allowed to be given away, and instead left in its place is the simple stillness and the quinsencential belief in the higher self that is consistently present to guide you. This is the key. Get out of your own way. This goes for all things sports,art,work,parenting,relationships. Just do it Thank you Nike!

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Yoga Teacher at 91-years-old! Wow!

2010-04-16T09:04:00.000-07:00

2010-03-08T14:43:00.000-08:00

Gina is a business and life coach a Warrior for Spirit, who LOVES guiding others to connect with their authentic life and life work. She says:

I am here to inspire joy!

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Please come join us to find out about your Human Design

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In my quest for knowledge I have come across a fairly new and profound system of self discovery based on your birth data called Human Design.

By Calculating the time and place of birth Human Design reveals a unique two dimensional body graph in the form of a mandala.

Your Human Design chart will reveal the secrets hidden within your Auric field. If you are interested in Human Design please come to The Healing and Arts Psychic Festival!

Healing Arts and Psychic Festival

When: Saturday,March 13, 2009 from 9:00 am - 5 p.m.

Where: The Celebration Center Map

Cost: $5.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door

HEALING MODALITIES:
•Activator Chiropractic
•Acupuncture / Ayuveda
•Angelic Blessings
•Brainwave Optimization
•Chair Massage
•Energy Healings
•Fitness Training
•Gemstone Healings
•Human Design
•Intuitive Healers
•Ionic Foot Baths
•Iridology
•Kobido – Japanese Facial Massage
•Reconnective Healing
•Reflexology
•Reiki
•Theta Healings
•Yuen Method Healings Abraham

PSYCHICS

•Channels
•Clairvoyant / Mediums
•Medical Intuitives
•Numerology
•Channeled Guidance

FEATURING:
•All Day Pranic Healing in the Fellowship Hall
•Prayer Treatment, by The Celebration Center Practitioners

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Goal Setting & The Benefit of Recognizing Contrast

2010-02-03T08:56:00.000-08:00

I thought I would share this wonderful Abraham-Hicks Audio clip (scroll down). It is a question about what to do when doubt comes in as you visualize your goals.

This question is particularly timely due to the nature of our global economy and the state of our countries job market.

When goals stimulate doubt what do you do?

A Goal is only beneficial energetically if it does not stir up doubt. Yet what happens when we start using the mind to develop goals is that it brings up doubt. Doubts that get triggered by old outdated patterns of thought or chronic beliefs that are no longer serving higher expansion.

It is all about softening the resistance.

Key softening statements...

Improvement is steady....I like to focus ...I let myself off the hook.

Yet acknowledge that the resistance or doubt is significant. It is a good thing- for the doubt brings attention to chronic beliefs that are hindering your expansion.

When these aspect of self are recognized then the work can be done to process. A process that allows recognition of resistance and then shifting vibration to one that is in the Vortex.

Once the contrast is recognized it is then possible to do your process via focus wheel or rampage of appreciation!

Here is the audio clip....

“The vortex is where all cooperative components are being summoned…the vortex is where you rendezvous with all cooperative components.” Abraham

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Mercury in retrograde.... no wonder...I too can reflect.

2010-01-05T08:57:00.000-08:00

Mercury in retrograde is a great time to review and renew. A time to allow stillness, to revamp intentions and reflect on what is important now in this new year. Mercury in retrograde has a perfect energy to deepen awareness to self. Finding out what really matters to you.

As the lines of communication are being tested during Mercury in retrograde, a slow and steady pace will bring much needed relief.

This takes patience, but more specifically, it takes being dominantly focused on alignment. The inner knowing and intentional willingness to want to feel better. .... and no you are not stuck.

In the words of Abraham and Hicks

We are focalized Consciousness, specifically responding to the vibration that you manage in your asking.
--- Abraham

Being in alignment attune to the higher self feels good. And trusting that life will flow perfectly as this connection to source is the predominant intent. Staying focused and in this calm state does take more conscious effort in a Mercury retrograde. If letting go and releasing resistance can be considered an action, possibly?.

Being communication challenged during this Mercury retrograde, which falls between December 26th and January 15th, is the perfect time for self reflection and reevaluating life priorities. It is important to be consciously connected to who you really are, staying as "focalized Consciousness" is the key to success.

And of course the major key to staying focused and in the "Vortex", fully connected to this amazing sense of well-being the basics; an adequate diet and plenty of exercise.

But most importantly time taken to enjoy life. Life is supposed to be fun!

Victoria Bearden's web page

Another great link for more Mecury in retrograde info.

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Need Xmas cards?..Visit my Etsy Shop for "Mom in Curlers"

2009-12-06T16:05:00.000-08:00

I love this shot! So I made it a Christmas Card and it is available for purchase on Etsy .

Classic Xmas scene of Mom in curlers in front of the artificial white tree......maybe you can relate to this bit of nostalgia or someone you know can. Sending out The Mom in Curlers to family and friends will definitely get a laugh this season.

This is interesting, I googled: history of the hair curlers and a brief history of Hair through the ages is revealed. Fun trivia!

Visit my photography shop for more xmas photo greeting cards. This photo of an adorable elf like Christmas Angel was taken at Mom's house too, the same day as the curler shot.

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New Signature Card for Yoga Jewelry!

2009-11-10T09:31:00.000-08:00

I Just finished the new jewelry signature card design. This three inch square card will go with each piece of my uniquely handmade jewelry.

The glossy heavy weight card stock is a perfect medium for the colorful Hummingbird Mandala design that I utilized as the "background".

I was inspired to re-design the card due to the ExCiting fact that I will have my Yoga inspired jewelry featured in the New La Jolla Yoga Center!

This is where I will also be teaching my Vinyasa Flow yoga class twice a week. The class will be Monday and Thursday at noon.

I utilized the Hummingbird Mandala that I had designed in 2007. see blog post

I had come up with this design for a mandala, using an adorable baby Hummingbird photograph from my etsy shop......

Wondering what is a Mandala?

any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation

➘ go visit these Etsy shops to view some amazing Mandalas ➷

NatureMandalas

Serpent mandalas

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Sacred Circle Mandalas

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Human Design in San Diego Nov. 7th with Master Teacher Gina Concotelli

2009-10-26T15:44:00.000-07:00

Gina is a business and life coach a Warrior for Spirit, who LOVES guiding others to connect with their authentic life and life work. She says:

I am here to inspire joy!

visit her site here

Please come join us to find out about your Human Design

(I'm honored to assist her at The Healing and Arts Psychic Festival!)

see below ➴

In my quest for knowledge I have come across a fairly new and profound system of self discovery based on your birth data called Human Design.

By Calculating the time and place of birth Human Design reveals a unique two dimensional body graph in the form of a mandala.

Your Human Design chart will reveal the secrets hidden within your Auric field. If you are interested in Human Design please come to The Healing and Arts Psychic Festival!

Healing Arts and Psychic Festival

When: Saturday,November 7th, 2009 from 9:00 am - 5 p.m.

Where: The Celebration Center Map

Cost: $5.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door

PSYCHICS

•Channels
•Clairvoyant / Mediums
•Medical Intuitives
•Numerology
•Channeled Guidance

FEATURING:
•All Day Pranic Healing in the Fellowship Hall
•Prayer Treatment, by The Celebration Center Practitioners

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My bio for the new La Jolla Yoga Center....

2009-10-17T08:33:00.000-07:00

Go Visit La Jolla Yoga Center webpage for more info

Tah Groen has been teaching for private and corporate clients in San Diego for over 13 years. Within that time she has developed a nurturing hands on approach to teaching, a comfortable style, rich with verbal cues regarding alignment of body, mind and spirit.

Her Vinyasa flow class is a perfect place for the beginner or advanced student. With Tah's emphasis on the details of Asana, using body awareness, breath flow, a soft nurturing and compassionate tone, yoga becomes an essential element to lighten and gladden your spirit. Her attention is on the breath as the core mechanics to a transformative yoga practice. She states:

"The inhale breath, vital to allowing the life force (Prana) in, and the exhale breath(Apana), both open doorways to releasing resistance. The inhale and exhale of breath are instrumental in maintaining a balance within the body. They allow a softening, and establish a foundation for the letting go of old, outdated patterns that no longer serve the higher self. Through intimate exploration of each pose as it transitions into the next, we find that each inhale and exhale reveals our true self hidden behind stagnant layers of resistance."

Tah continues to explore and deepen her practice both on a physical and spiritual level. Delving deeply into the essential question "Who am I?", she started a blog entitled A Surrender into Ascension. Her personal revelations and discoveries into the alter Ego and the Eternal "I" in I am.

In her quest for knowledge Tah has come across a fairly new and profound system of self discovery based on your birth data called Human Design. By Calculating the time and place of birth Human Design reveals a unique two dimensional body graph in the form of a mandala.

Your Human Design chart will reveal the secrets hidden within your Auric field. If you are interested in Human Design please contact Tah.

Some of the teachers who have influenced Tah
Erick Shiffman, Tias Little, Roger Cole, Pattabhi Jois, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Bikram, Paul Grilley, Gerhard Gessner

An active artist her whole life Tah now expresses her creative talents with photography and jewelry design. You can find her work online where she has two Etsy shops. One for Yoga Inspired jewelry and the other for her photography

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Focus Wheel Process

2009-09-30T15:49:00.001-07:00

This process is profound and powerful! It will shift energy easily and quickly! Give it a try. Watch for the hot trigger spots in the day that spit you out of the Vortex ( that's to say if you have been hanging out in it). Then use that subject as your next Focus Wheel. Highly effective tool to raise vibration.

"Focus Wheel, a process that has been designed specifically to help you release resistance and focus you into your Vortex. And,in fact, the process itself mimics a swirling, attracting Vortex, which gathers momentum as it swirls." ... from The Vortex by Ester and Jerry Hicks... teachings of Abraham

“The vortex is where all cooperative components are being summoned…the vortex is where you rendezvous with all cooperative components.” Abraham

Cosmic Sound of Ohm

2009-09-24T08:55:00.001-07:00

Yoga as an industry has exploded to include everything that can be marketed as useful to the yoga student from the "yoga toes and paws" to the ancient sanskrit symbol AUM om.

I am Including myself within this realm of creating yoga products, specifically the inspiration to create the symbol Om into jewelry.

This ancient sacred symbol defines the essence of all there is. It is the vibrational sound that permeates all of the universe know and unknown. In the words of Self Realization Fellowship founder Paramahansa Yogananda " Om is the bridge between human consciousness and Cosmic consciousness." He goes on to say that we are a three fold radio (body, mind and soul) and through yoga meditation we are able to actually hear with our dominate ear- usually the right- the actual sounds of the universe. As one practices yoga and meditation the body,mind and soul becomes attuned to this divine frequency. The continuous practice of listening for the "astral sounds of the cerebrospinal centers, or the om sound.....you will behold the cosmic ocean of God's consciousness and the wave of your consciousness existing together as one."

In B.K.S. Iyengar book Light on Yoga he states The latin word Omne and the Sanskrit word Aum are similar in root meaning taken as omniscience, omnipresence and omnipotence as is the word pranava, which is another word for AUM which can be translated as the best prayer or the best praise.

To tie in the Om symbolism concretely we can go many places to help clarify the significance;

~ My favorite it the symbolic representation of the 3 dimensions past, present and future and then the newly discovered 4th dimension; time. The a=past u=present m=future and the three parts as a whole symbolizing the place beyond time and space which is in the NOW.

~Mother,Father and Guru and fourth the knower of Self

~Holy Ghost, Christ Consciousness and the Cosmic Consciousness

~asana,pranayama,pratyahara and the final samadhi

~the creator,the maintainer,the destroyer and the whole the "One that ever remains unchanged"

~body,mind,spirit into Oneness

"The cosmic sound can be caught only when the heart radio, of the deeply meditating devotee is tuned to Om's rate of vibration." SRF

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Workshop

2009-09-10T16:04:00.001-07:00

Saturday

October 3rd

8:30am to 10:30am

Where: Bergamot Spa

775 Vulcan

Encinitas, Ca. 92024

With: Tah Groen

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Ever wondered where the breath should naturally flow to when practicing your Vinyasa flow yoga?

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Ever wondered how to connect more deeply to the breath and delve more intimately into your yoga practice?

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In this workshop we will learn to recognize the moments that naturally occur between poses as important transitory conduits for the next awakening.
It is here where we begin to acknowledge the movement of body, mind and spirit toward expansion by releasing resistance and moving into alignment.

This allows your yoga body to ascend to new territories of awareness. The practice of Vinyasa flow yoga trains your physical vehicle into perfected focus until the art of breath becomes natural and profound.
The inhale breath, vital to allowing the life force (Prana) in, and the exhale breath(Apana), both open doorways to releasing resistance. The inhale and exhale of breath are instrumental in maintaining a balance within the body. They allow a softening, and establish a foundation for the letting go of old, outdated patterns that no longer serve the higher self.

Through intimate exploration of each pose as it transitions into the next, we find that each inhale and exhale reveals our true self hidden behind stagnant layers of resistance.

This special workshop is perfect for the beginning Vinyasa flow student, as it incorporates an essential introduction to the basic mechanics of breath that exist within the salute to the sun and beyond.

For the advanced Vinyasa student, this workshop will help to integrate skillful timing and rhythm to the flow sequence. By moving Asana into the core, and allowing the breath to be the guide and teacher that it should always be, you will improve your yoga practice immeasurably.

We honor breath as the gift given to the Vinyasa practice. Come understand the powerful connection the Prana life force has to the body, mind and spirit, and the vital role of Apana as the means to releasing resistance, and change your life.

This is a beautiful Spa space, a mini Bali Oasis in the heart of Encinitas!

An intimate venue limited to fourteen students.

Please go to bergamotspa.com to view photos

Email Questions to tahgroen@gmail.com or call 858-229-5080

Surrender into Ascension

Please use this link to register for the workshop!

The "I" in I am continually tapping into what "I" know, as is you and you and you, for in the "Real" reality we are all one.

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Scheduled to teach Vinyasa Flow at La Jolla Yoga Center this October!

2009-08-17T19:02:00.000-07:00

I am announcing (and so happy to do so! :-)) that Jeanie Carlstead has invited me to teach at her brand New La Jolla Studio. It will be opened in October fully renovated. We are talking brand spanking new here!

6,000 square feet of Zen and Bliss! 80 classes are scheduled a week with an extensive list of yoga styles and experienced teachers.

I'm thrilled to be able to teach two classes a week. This is a big step for me. I have been looking for that perfect fit and have found it here at La Jolla Yoga Center

I will be on the La Jolla Yoga Center schedule Monday and Thursday's at noon for one hour classes.

I have been exclusively private till now!

I would love to have new and returning students!

Looking forward to our opening!

I hope to see all of my friends and make new ones!!

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Properties of Lapis

2009-07-29T15:04:00.001-07:00

Lapis Lazuli
'Lapis', the Latin word for stone, and 'Azula', which comes from the Arabic and means blue.

Lapis Lazuli is said to enhance one's awareness, insight and intellect. It is also said to impart ancient knowledge and wisdom, bringing peacefulness and self-acceptance.

Lapis helps to open up the higher chakra during meditations. It brings in or allows energy to flow from our higher self~giving powerful guidance and intuition.

It helps organize and quiet the mind to facilitate this ease and connection of the Higher Self. Lapis is said to help with dream insights, writing and creativity.

The famous Edgar Cayce believed this stone to be incredibly powerful and have protective energy.

Edgar Cayce states:

As to stones, - have near to self, wear preferably upon the body, about the neck, the lapis lazuli; this preferably encased in crystal. It will be not merely as an ornament but as strength from the emanation which will be gained by the body always from same.

For the stone is itself an emanation of vibrations of the elements that give vitality, virility, strength, and that of assurance in self. 1981-1

So whether from vibration of numbers, of metals, of stones, these are merely to become necessary influences to make thee in attune, one with the Creative Forces … so, use them to attune self… 707-2

"The lapis lazuli, worn close to the body, would be well for the general health of the body."

"Lapis Liqurius (Latin for lazuli?) would bring much that will act in a manner as would be termed PROTECTIVE."

"...this as we find, might be said to be a part of that same composition referred to; for it carries that vibration which will give strength to the body."

Are you wanting a great Lapis Piece for your Jewelry box and Healing practice...?
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This ring is available in my Etsy shop!

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Getting Started in Human Design

2009-07-19T13:37:00.000-07:00

Free Introductory talk on Human Design

Join Cathy Kinnaird, Carol Zimmerman and Leela Swann-Herbert for a one hour highly active dialogue with three well known and experienced Human Design Teachers discussing the benefits of Human Design. They will share the deep impact learning about Design has had on their experiment of living their unique nature. They understand and are dedicated to helping others take this journey of self-discovery. They will help you to understand what Human Design can do for your life and how to get started. This event is taking place on-line in the IHDS Reception Room in the JAM.

Registration required ... also available directly at the link below.

Dates for talks:

Monday, July 20th at 18:00 GMT - 11:00 am pacific/2:00 eastern time

Tuesday, July 21st at 23:00 GMT - 3:00 pm pacific/6:00 eastern time

The introduction will be held in the on-line environment. Just click on this link at the appropriate time to enter the classroom:

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Why Yoga?

2009-07-14T18:30:00.001-07:00

The scene: a packed Studio hot and steamy with wall to wall yoga students, mats just a few inches apart, your intimate neighbor's sweat dripping into your designated area. Yes, this is the set up for Samadhi to merge with all that is, the singularity, the zero-point field-the final destination for the dedicated yoga practitioner. If we can say there is a destination, for all we are really "doing" is discovering that which was hidden and has been there all along. In essence the truth is the surrender not the doing.

Why Yoga? The yoking, the union of body, mind and spirit to find what we already are. The place of purity, serenity, knowingness, supreme bliss the state of becoming one with all that is. You laugh, and yes you should for this is the ideal and in essence many lifetimes away one could say. But the truth of the matter is in the process, and the quickest way to discovering ourselves is through the physical body. The benefits of a disciplined yoga practice on the physical level are vast and yet the benefit of yoga goes beyond physical healing and into the mind and spirit.

So how does yoga achieve such lofty heights? The answer from the ground up. Literally the start of clearing, cleaning the stagnant energies of ill health into light and clarity is from the feet up. The feet are the foundation to creating movement and energy, Chi, Life Force, Prana up into the bodies energy centers. Once the clearing and processing of energy is ignited the bodily literally becomes the bridge to self discovery on all levels physical and physiological. The ultimate tool; a disciplined yoga practice to generate energetically the supreme potentiality of this awareness.

The revelation from feet to hips, belly to solar plexus, heart to throat, third eye to crown, corresponds to the main centers within the physical body; Chakra. This entire system connected by Nadis or channels of light (corresponding to the meridian lines in chinese acupuncture) are revealed in ancient scripture to be numbered 72,000. These Nadis are the basis of energy and light within the body. The goal is to have more of this vital energy in the body than without and the yoga Asana creates the environment for this to occur. By simply connecting the movement to breath we are facilitating this. Using the breath in this way in yoga is called Vinyasa ; the breath connecting to movement is the catalyst for moving resistance out, clearing these body lines of cellular debris. Thus creating an elaborate network of awakened space were Prana can flow freely and naturally.

This space created allows for more and more light to enter the body increasing the vibrational frequency to resonate at higher and higher tones. Now why would we want to achieve this state? Because the more our bodies are clear of toxic cellular debris the more room we have for this clean higher energy and the more we have access to healing.

To simplify the yogic version of Prana since in the traditional teaching we have 5 types of prana energy. But here we will talk only about the opposite of Prana, Apana. Apana the name given to this stagnant energy that creates restriction within the body, clogs up our channels leaving no room for the vibrant life force energy to be present. It is when the body becomes stagnant and stuck that we see disease meaning dis-ease. The power of Prana to heal comes from the focused attention of the mind on the breath. We have the inhale associated with the vital life force Prana and the exhale associated with the Apana which carries away cellular rubbish on the exhale. Bring in a regular Vinyasa yoga practice and we begin to train the mind to be still, allowing the body to let go of the holding of Apana.

It is "chitta vritti nirodhah!" ....stopping the chatter of the mind that facilitates this incredible power to heal ourselves and to become conscious of who we really are. The trained mind has access to this incredible prana power by simply practicing any form of focused energetic movement be it yoga, Thai Chi, Chi Gon, Martial Arts or for that matter traditional sports. It is the breath awareness that creates the profound ability to clear the mind of all thought, creating the power to focus. Training the mind to stay single pointed and connected to the Zero Point Field.

When practicing yoga the most challenging part of class, the place toward the end when you have all but given up, is precisely the place were the most amount of learning comes into play. It is the place where the ego has all but disappeared and the only place to go is into surrender. This is the sacred space where Prana can go where it naturally goes-there is no effort, no doing required-and once there within your being, the supreme revelation of discovering your true self is found. The self that has been there all along just hidden waiting to be discovered. The place of oneness that unifies all that is.

Om the ancient sacred symbol defines the essence of all there is. It is the vibrational sound that permeates all of the universe know and unknown. In the words of Self Realization Fellowship founder Paramahansa Yogananda " Om is the bridge between human consciousness and Cosmic consciousness." He goes on to say that we are a three fold radio (body, mind and soul) and through yoga meditation we are able to actually hear with our dominate ear- usually the right- the actual sounds of the universe. As one practices yoga and meditation the body,mind and soul becomes attuned to this divine frequency. The continuous practice of listening for the "astral sounds of the cerebrospinal centers, or the om sound.....you will behold the cosmic ocean of God's consciousness and the wave of your consciousness existing together as one."

The symbolic sound of the universe can now be heard because the mind has been cleared of chatter. The chitta vritti nirodhah covers up the essence of who we are and the single point gets misplaced for the duality. The duality that is the illusion of who we think we are.

The duality; male, female, yin, yang, positive, negative, dark, light..... and as it manifest within the body as excess or depletion we become asymmetrical, a body out of balance. Yoga then becomes a teacher in allowing and surrender to the release of these unwanted energies and the receiving of the wanted-Prana....Chi. As we let go of holding on to outdated patterns within the physical body-due to trauma, emotion, pain, stress, grief, past lives...who knows just because we are born- we gradually adjust to the new pathways where energy can flow freely.

When we talk about burning karma this is literally the clearing and cleansing of these channels in the body to allow the Kundalini to rise. Kundalini awakened life force energy is now present to assist and quicken the consciousness to expand. In this expansion we grow and we become our true selves, forgiving, compassionate, tolerant, loving, kind and in this state of being; our highest self, we assist all of humanity to expand into higher frequencies also. For each one of us is a reflection of the macrocosm. So heal ourselves we heal humanity and our planet.

utube;Ken Wilber on Seeking Enlightenment

"In this modern maelstrom, yoga's tendency to stasis and silence seems at first insane, then inspired. The notion of bodies at rest becoming souls at peace is reactionary, radical and liberating. If it cures nagging backache, swell. But isn't it bliss just to sit this one out, to freeze-frame the frenzy, to say no to all that and om to what may be beyond it, or within ourselves? " Time Magazine/The Power Of Yoga
Sunday, Apr. 15, 2001 By RICHARD CORLISS

Abraham: THE MOST PROFOUND QUESTION - Esther and Jerry Hicks

2009-06-23T08:32:00.001-07:00

If you wonder why you are here? What does it all mean...profound indeed?...for some reason I was extremely moved... deep emotional connect ..an aha moment ...exhilaration for sure!

Human Design

2009-06-01T14:58:00.000-07:00

Keynotes

In Lynda Stone's level I analyst training we are forming a cohesive article of Keynotes used in this system. The chart we used is our own design. Let us see what I came up with!

Introduction of my Type

My Profile 6/3

As the energy is triple split in my Design:

The head and Ajna to Throat via Gate 23; helping me to articulate

The Ego to Spleen Gate 44; manipulation of ego energy

The Ego to G Gate 25; Spiritual Innocence

Spleen to Throat Gate 16; enthusiastically tapping into skill and depth

Keynoting can be fun and playful ...

As the energy is spread evenly throughout out the centers in the body the "not self " focus for me is on the open centers.

...which are the Root and the Solar Plex.

Keynotes in a paragraph

My definition

Channel of Power Design an an archetype: 57.2-34.4- unconscious

Gate 57 intuition-empowerment-integration-individual-clarity/possible confusion overpower clarity/fear of tomorrow

Channel of Discovery Design of succeeding where others fail: 46.1 conscious -29.6 unconscious

Keynote:respond,existential,abstract,reflection, in the moment

Gate 46-determination/self-discovery/love of body /Spiritual tantric/honor the vehicle/right place at the right time.

Gate 29- Perseverance/ the gate of saying yes

Channel of money Design of a Materialist: 45.6 red-21.1 black

Focus on what “ I do have”, I manifest more success both materially and spiritually avoiding the “anger and annoyance” associated with this channel.

Gate 45 voice "I have and do not have"/possessive/gatherer-head of tribe/support/teacher/education/leader/role as a guide

Gate 21 control/demand/tribal/direct influence either positive or negative/drives the tribe/interaction take essence of tribe to the tribe/maintain/rebellion/willful

Channel of Abstraction/Design of mental activity and clarity: 64.6-47.6 & 47.4 red.

Channel of Logic/ Design of mental ease mixed with doubt: 63.6-4.4 black
The thinking process due to this Logical channel allows for ease and comfort in the ability to organize thought. The value here comes from the synthesis of logical patterns both from a perspective of doubt and a possibility of solution, creating a pathway to understanding the whole, ultimately sharing the “answers” with society.

Gate 63 logic/ease and doubt/beneficial soothing logic pressure satisfying/filters/consistent/work over the patters and doubts/Questioning until the doubts are satisfied.

Gate 4 conceptual/certainty of concept due to definition logical answers/solutions succeed/freedom from retribution/logical protects us/in preparation for future solutions

Integrating the channels

I intuitively move into life's experiences with a sense of discovery to respond
and ultimately reflect. This knowing and wisdom moves me to manifest on multiple levels creating success both monetarily and spiritually.