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February 2008
Greetings!
February is a month of love and
compassion. In yoga we have a meditation
called "metta meditation" which translates
as "loving kindness meditation". What is so
interesting to me about metta meditation is
that the practitioner starts by offering him
or herself loving kindness. In our busy and
stressful lives it is extremely important
that we practice self-love. If our cups are
empty it becomes impossible and exhausting
to share our gifts and talents with the
world.
Buddhist teacher and meditation
instructor
Sharon Salzberg explains, "Looking at
people and communicating that they can be
loved and love in return gives them a
tremendous gift. It is also a gift to
ourselves. We see that we are one with the
fabric of life. This is the power of metta:
to teach ourselves and our world this
inherent loveliness."
So, how does the practice of metta
meditation work? For one of my most
favourite practices of metta meditation,
click here.
This month I have several events to help
nurture your body, mind, and soul. For the
ultimate in self-indulgence and self-
renewal plan to attend my February
yoga retreat. This weekend will leave
you truly inspired, refreshed and ready to
take on the world. To turn your sex life
into a beautiful and spiritual expression of
love I have two
workshops on cultivating sacred
sexuality focussing on tantra. Balance the
energy in your body by attending the last of
my chakra balancing
workshops at East Village Yoga. Finally,
feed your body a delicious and compassionate
Thai Vegetarian meal at my "almost" February
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February 22-24 Yoga Retreat |
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Escape the winter doldrums and practice
nurturing self love at a beautiful retreat
center just an hour outside of the city.
During the weekend you will be nourished by
yoga, walking meditation, breathing
practice, delicious and healthy vegetarian
food all at a beautiful environmentally
friendly retreat center. Only 2 spots
left!
Special
All-Inclusive Pricing $375 CAD
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Sacred Sexuality Workshops |
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In February I am offering two workshops on
sacred sexuality. Join us for two workshops
that explore the ancient Eastern traditions
including Tantra, Toaism, and the Kama Sutra
where sexuality is explored as an important
component of the whole person. By learning
to cultivate and nourish your energy through
these traditional practices your sex life
can flourish. This course will help you
overcome negative ideologies associated with
sex replacing them nurturing rituals, breath
practices and meditations designed to
spiritually enhance your sex life.
Cultivating Spirit-Centered Sexuality
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2008
Location: Odyssey Bookstore, 109 Old
Kingston Road, Unit 15, Pickering
Time: 1:00 until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $30
To register phone: 905.426.4823
Tantra Yoga
Date: Sunday, February 10 2008
Location: Live With Spirit, Brooklin
Time: 1:00 until 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $40
To register phone: 905.620.1151
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Thai Vegetarian Cooking Class |
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February's cooking class (on March 1, 2008)
focusses on creating delicious vegetarian
thai recipes. We will make coconut soup,
mango lettuce wraps, thai peanut veggies and
rice, vegetarian pad thai and vegetarian
green curry. Only 3 spots left!
Thai Vegetarian Cooking Class
Date: Saturday March 1, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Ajax
ID/SKU:
March 1 Vegetarian Cooking Class
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Chakra Balancing Workshop |
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This chakra balancing series of workshops
will finish with a global perspective to
explore the relationship and balance between
all of the charkas. This workshop will
explore the interdependence and relationship
between the seven major energy centers that
run along the spine. We will explore the
ways that the charkas interact and
interrelate including how the lower charkas
lead to liberation and the upper charkas
bring manifestation.
Date: Sunday, February 17, 2008
Location: East Village Yoga, Pickering
*NEW TIME*: 2:30 until 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
To register phone: 905.250.0173
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May February be a month of self love and
compassion that spreads to your family,
friends, community and beyond.
Sincerely,
Melissa West
Holistic Lifestyle Coach
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