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Sustaining
Positive Change |
Formula for Happiness
Commitment will give you character.
Character will give you dignity.
Dignity will give you divinity.
Divinity will give you grace.
Grace will give you the power to sacrifice.
Power to sacrifice will give you achievement, and then you'll
be happy.
- Yogi Bhajan
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Dear Awareness Center Family,
Thanks and appreciation for Grand opening celebration. As I watch
the flow of students, friends and teachers through the center, I
am constantly struck by how we all move through patterns of awareness,
cycles of energy and depletion. There are times where we feel motivated,
ready to act and we need a vigorous practice. Other times all we
want to do is stretch deeply or fall into a blissful sleep. I see
some students come year after year to the same class, others come
intensely for only three months and then drop off. The students
who stop (we’ve all been there) have good intentions but even
better excuses: “No time.” “No money.” “I’m
not flexible.” We have these transformative experiences a
few times and then we let the challenges of life get in the way.
How long are we going to let the excuses affect the quality of our
lives? “What does it take?” I wonder to myself, “What
does it take to support people in sustaining positive life changes?”
My life purpose is to answer that question, live it myself and show
others how to do the same.
For starters, there must be an awakening from the illusion of perfection.
Next, a willingness to show up and be in the practice, regardless
of how you “feel” on any given day. Kundalini Yoga,
Hatha Yoga – they can change your life. But to sustain positive
life changes over time…that is the real practice.
Sat Nam,
Wahe Guru Kaur and “Team Awareness” (AC Staff and Teachers)
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| EVENTS
Dream Manifesting Circle
Mon. May 7th, 7:30-9:00pm
$15
Join Basia/Haridass and Marcia/Nimrita for an evening of setting
intentions and manifesting your dreams!
Included in the Dream Manifesting Circle:
-Mantras and Meditations for manifestation and prosperity
-An eight-step manifestation process
-Universal laws and their effects
-Proper “languaging” to ensure manifestation
-Support through future circles
The next manifesting circle is on Mon., June 4th
Chakra Yoga
with Constance Hart
Sat. May 12th, 1:30-5:00pm
$60; or $50 if registered by 5/9
Chakra Restorative
Yoga is a meditative healing, a metaphysical journey that allows
for a deepening into the breath and chakra visualizations. An
immersion into your inner self.
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Access self-healing,
chakra balancing and energy expansion techniques.
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Experience the profound
benefits of color, sound and aroma therapies.
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Gain deeper insight
into your chakra system.
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Learn creative ways to utilize color to
awaken your chakra energy flow.
Includes a complete Chakra Restorative Yoga session and handouts.
Mother’s Day Yoga
With Wahe Guru Kaur
Sun. May 13th 9:30-10:45am
$15 (or punch card)
MOTHERS FREE!
If you are a mom, have your
partner watch the kids and treat yourself to a relaxing experience.
Or bring your mom to this special yoga class with Wahe Guru Kaur.
Honoring the Divine Feminine, the Mother Earth and the blessing
of mothers everywhere.
Ten Body Tune-Up Training
with Dr. Santokh Singh Khalsa
Sat., May 19th, 1:00-6:00pm and
Sun., May 20th, 1:00-6:00pm
$120 for both days, $100 if pre-paid by 5/15
The Ten Body Tune-Up
was developed by Dr. Santokh Singh Khalsa and is based on
the teachings of Yogi Bhajan. It is a procedure of 60 steps,
lasting 30 minutes, done with the client lying down, fully
clothed. The treatment stimulates the internal organs, releases
muscle tension, clears the chakras and balances the ten
bodies.
All of the procedures that make up the Ten Body Tune-Up
are simple and easy for a lay person to learn and use. They
can also enhance the skills of healing and bodywork professionals.
The Ten Body Tune-Up Training is a ten-hour course taken
over two days. During the workshop, you will give and receive
the treatment four times. You will receive a course manual
with descriptions and color pictures of all the steps that
comprise the Tune-Up. This course is rarely offered and
is an incredible healing experience as well as a way to
add more skills to your self-healing tool box. Reserve your
space today.
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Sacred Breathing
Circle
Theme: "Breaking Through…How to Sustain Positive
Life Change"
Sat., May 19th, 7:00-9:30pm. $35
The Sacred Breathing Circle is a journey into the
Self. It allows you to identify and release mental, emotional
and physical blocks and bring light to areas that need healing.
Experience an ancient pranic technique, called the “Healing
Breath,” that promotes healing and regeneration on
all levels. Please come prepared for a short Kundalini yoga
set.
This popular event is led monthly by Wahe Guru Kaur.
Soul Flow: Creative Dance
Sat., May 26th, 7:30-9:30pm.
$15...or 2 for $25
Join Haridass Kaur/Basia for a wholesome and
soulful evening! This eclectic event includes creative dancing
with a healing journey through the chakras, flowing music,
group interaction and playfulness, and a meditative closing
circle.
Sadhana: Daily Practice
Every Morning. Every day.
4:15-6:30am
FREE
Begin your day in a new way with morning group Sadhana. This daily
spiritual practice consists of reading the “Japji,”
practicing a short Kundalini yoga set and chanting the Aquarian
Sadhana chants. The Awareness Center offers Sadhana as a community
service and whether you come every day or once in a while, you
are always welcome!
NEW CLASSES!
Hatha Flow with Bindu
Tues. & Thurs., 1:00-2:00pm
All Levels - BY DONATION.
Bindu's gentle presence and strong personal yoga practice
make him a caring and inspirational teacher. He specializes in
teaching students that are new to Hatha Yoga.
“Insight Hatha Flow” with Rick
Wed. & Fri., 4:30-6:00pm and
Sun. 11:00am-12:30pm
All Levels -BY DONATION.
A long-time teacher, healer, and Thai massage therapist, Rick
will lead you in a wonderful practice combining Flow yoga and
Insight meditation. Enjoy the sound of harmonium and chanting
before and after your class. All levels, especially enjoyable
for Intermediate students.
NEW TEACHER!
Wed. 5:30-6:30pm – Ravijot Kaur
FEATURED TEACHER: Ginger/Simran
Ginger has been involved in the Kundalini yoga community for twenty
years, almost as long as she's been a teacher for Pasadena USD.
Her classes are a nurturing blend of the practical and the spiritual,
with thorough warm-ups, deep relaxation, and rigorous kriyas chosen
to relieve the stress of everyday living. Through the teachings
of Yogi Bhajan, Ginger uses the power of breath, posture, and
sound to unleash the effortless love that flows within each of
us as we break through the conscious and unconscious fears that
limit our self-leadership.
Ginger teaches on Sundays at 7:00pm.
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