A star is born! Plus comet ISON is in the night Sky

We welcome our newest member to the family...Linus Neville...who is destined to be a meditator if the yogic numerology of his birth date is right!    His mother gave him the best start possible with a natural birth which, thank God, she was supported in by her husband and a wonderful midwife.  Such joy in all the extended family, neighbours and friends which we want to share with all who are needing some light at this time.
Therefore, I ask all reading this to meditate on the Light in their hearts and to send that out to all in trouble to help them know they are in our thoughts and they are not forgotten.
Love is infinite.  At special times like births and even sometimes a beautiful death after a life well lived; we experience the intensity of Love and know that there is no reason to feel fearful or guarded about any relationships.  There is plenty of Love for all and the more we give.......

...the more we receive!

Om shanti shnati shanti

Peace Peace Peace

Autumn newsletter out now

The latest newsletter is now available for club members so let me know if you have not received your copy or wish to join the yogawise club.
Diwali festival of Lights and Fireworks celebrations herald the start to darker nights and tell us to keep light and postive.
Do not get drawn into lethargy - tamas- or too much activity - rajas but rather keep a satttvic , balanced and peaceful nature up to the Winter Solstice celebration in December.
Remember those caught up in the upheavals in the world and send them your wishes for Peace.
We are One.......thoughts are energy as well as deeds so do not feel helpless when you cannot physically be there to lend a hand.  By the same token we need to keep our thoughts and words pure and filled with goodness to counteract the agents of darkness at work in this Kali age.  They will not succeed ultimately.
Now is the time to let go of all that is not conducive to your Peace.:..People, places, habits etc...............

Navaratri Celebrating the goddess

The festival of Dusshera during this moon cycle of Ashwin is celebrated for ten days from today  - October the 5th.  Navratri is for nine days and householders cleanse and open to the new light of the Goddess by focusing on Durga for the first three days 5,6,7th Oct....Spiritual Protection, Release from the ego and Health.
  Next three days are given to Lakshmi to invoke abundance, spiritual wealth and beauty in all of our lives. 8, 9, 10 Oct

 Lastly devotion to Saraswati for help with spiritual wisdom,  real knowledge and help with finding your dharma or purpose in life which may be a career path or something much more! 11,12 13th October.

On the 14th Of October - Dusshera - celebrate the ultimate triumph of Good over Evil which is the full turn of the circle and the Law of Karma.

Be faithful to the Light in this time of Kali Darkness.

Narayani Namostute

OM

upside down or downside up?

Well it does feel a bit topsy turvy in 2013 so this photo seemed appropriate!      Many of us are feeling the perception of time flying or quickening as the winter approaches.  Where did the year go?  All the old friends we keep meaning to see are just e mails or phone calls and this is better than losing contact completely.  We are waiting for the balance which will slow it all down and it is coming so hang on in there and be kind to yourself and others.

Love and Light

Autumn Equinox 22 September

Dear Yogis

As the autumn equinox date approaches and day and night will have approximately equal length; I trust the upheaval that some of us have been experiencing may come into balance for a still point before the tilt again as the North Pole begins moving away from the sun.  Evenings will start to become darker until the Winter Solstice in December.
If you follow the Four Corners ritual you will know that Acceptance lies in the North and you may find it helpful to concentrate on the colour blue and the quality of contentment which Acceptance brings.
Get out into nature and enjoy the autumnal colours as they burst forth.  This will help if you are particularly sensitive to the energies of the earth and feel a bit despondent at this time of the year.
Eat lightly even when the call for stodge is high!  Fill the belly with light and energy of fresh fruit and vegetables which can be lightly steamed or put in lovely soups.  Play  happy music and dance!
Love and Light

Gratitude

Another beautiful day and feeling grateful for the sunshine and the smiles as we walked and dreampt in Bushy Park.   Meeting so many babies and parents and looking forward to another addition to our family in November.   Makes one aware of the duty we have to future generations to safegurd this precious planet  not only from environmental pollution but also from the pollution of our minds with negativity .
Wear your kavacha of light and walk without fear into each new day.  Summer newsletter out soon and we do hope to see the yoga circle sometime this year for a gathering in the flesh.  Of course you are always there in the circle of light in our meditations .  Keep strong.

Summer Solstice

Sunrise in Orvietto on one of our Yogawise retreats in Italy.  Posting this to wish all a happy summer solstice in 2013.      

Winnie the Pooh said of the hums that came to him from time to time:

"Poetry and hums aren't things which you get. 

 They're things which get you and all you can do is to go where they can find you."

I hope today you will go somewhere peaceful and allow some 'hums' to find you!

OM shanti shanti shanti   Peace Peace Peace