WINTER SOLSTICE - A Walk in the Park

Winter Solstice - A 'Walk in the Park' - Thank you to Sammi for leading us all into a circle of positive light at a time when we could be drawn to negative thoughts ! Let us be full of positive thoughts for the times ahead and live fully in the present knowing that we are truly priviliged

in so many ways!

Many thanks too for those of you that shared with us a beautiful walk, moments of silence,

readings of 'Happiness' in the shade of the Hornbeam canopy and 'The Circle of Life' a by the totem pole, beautiful OMs, kisses and hugs underneath the wild mistletoe and a warming drink and meal at the Longford. We counted 16 for the walk and 26 for the meal/gathering at the Longford.

We really enjoyed your company and it was good to be able to have time to share some moments

together at this busy time of year. Peace and Love to you all. OM Shanti.

Spiritual Laws Group

Hi Yogis,

Spiritual Laws Group finished with a marathon class last monday and it looks like most of the group will be joining the next course on the Four Agreements as the main text but also referring to other works such as the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads. I am also including St Francis of Assisi in this course as his words and life are such an inspiration So pleased that in this age of quick fixes there are still some who choose to listen and explore the less easy roads which lead to deeper meanings and profound truths. Perhaps I will stay here a little longer then!

Visit the website if you wish to join this or any other courses next year. http://www.yogawise.co.uk/

Retreat and Yoga Class Dates 2009

Look at http://www.yogawise.co.uk/ for further pictures/information on all retreats and classes and to contact Sammi for any individual needs/questions. We are a friendly bunch so do come and join us in Yoga.

Crane Park Community Hall Dates: The Meadway, Twickenham

Wed: 28th Jan to 25th Mar and 29th Apr to 24th Jun = nine week blocks start 7.15 pm

Wed: Evening workshops on 21st Jan and 22nd Apr start at 7 pm

Alternate Mondays Spiritual Laws Group: 26th Jan, 9th ,13th Feb, 8th, 23rd Mar Start 7.30 pm

Day workshop in Bushy Park on Staurday 28th March: 10 am to 4 pm

Devon Annual Retreat in beautiful Dartmoor near Two Bridges (Pictures above)

This is our Lucky 7th time in the midst of timeless beauty both internally and externally and I encourage all serious yoga students to give themselves a treat with this retreat! It is not a yoga holiday but rather a chance to connect more deeply with your personal practise and re-fuel your prana in the company of like minded souls.

Small group so that you have one to one attention from Sammi and Iain.

All rooms en-suite ,vegetarian food, hot tub and sauna, wonderful walks. SILENCE!

Winter Wonderland

View from our window one early morning some years back. Reminded us of Narnia and magic and what is happening whilst most of the world is sleeping. Get up early and meditate!

Congratulations OBAMA!

What a momentous day in the history of America and hope for the future of all people to overcome prejudice and hatred and rise to the top with peace and love. Keep your eyes on the horizon and see the Light!

Om shanti Shanti Shanti

Halloween - Vigil of Samhain

Celebrating the end of summer and harvest and the beginning of winter. Honouring our departed with ceremonies of light and warmth with fire and nature.

Walking in nature and soaking in the colours of the earth....green and orange and red!

Letting go of the past...living in the NOW.

Diwali - Evening workshop

Our evening workshop for backbends and shoulders co-incided with Diwali so we had lovely sweets and lights as well as ohh and ahhs as we opened those tight places with our partner work and individual deep releases.

Happy Diwali...festival of Light

Let there be Light!