June 2006
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Moving Forward

“May you understand the heavens and the earth and all roles that the world has to play, but remain pure like a lotus which never lets its leaves fall in the dirt.”
- Yogi Bhajan

Dear Beloved Community,
The Awareness Center Family is still basking in the energy of our recent Yoga and Healing Retreat. Twenty-five of us gathered at the Zen Mountain Center for a wonderful weekend of transformation and healing. We are so blessed to have such a warm community to share this work with. We're looking forward to doing it again over Labor Day weekend.

Many of you may have heard the news, but we wanted to share it with everyone. The Center is moving into a bigger space finally! Even better news is that we won't be moving far... downstairs to be exact. We are taking over the whole bottom floor and will be adding a reception/tea area, two bathrooms, kitchen, differently-abled access, an office and a healing space. We are so grateful to Carolyn Stephens (AC teacher and owner of the building) for her help and support to make this move possible. Please stay tuned for ways that you can participate in the growth and development of the center. We will be providing opportunities for Selfless Service and Energy Exchange in the coming months. Our projected move will be in the Fall.

Blessed Summer Solstice to All!
Sat Nam,
Wahe Guru, Guru Darshan and "Team Awareness"

EVENTS

The Healing Space
Fri., June 16th, 6:30, 7:15, & 8:00pm $30 per 30-minute session
Last month students relaxed in quiet conversation on the porch as the sun set and they waited for their sessions to begin. Inside, it felt like one healing was taking place rather than several at once. It was a soothing, reconnecting experience.

Get a healing....Experience well-being. Several healers and healing modalities are available so that you can experience the variety of healing talent in our community. Regardless of the type of healing you choose, you'll reduce stress, experience deep relaxation, and liberation of your body's energy.

Healing modalities include: Reiki, Pranic Healing, Sat Nam Rasayan and Soul Readings. Treat yourself to one, two, or three sessions. Each 30 minute session is only $30.

Summer Solstice Party
Sat., June 17th, 7:00-11:00pm.
$15 or 2 for $20
Come celebrate and appreciate the growth, beauty, and life of the summer season. Live performance by Thomas Barquee and party-hardy music by DJ Be Wild

Fruit, veggies, nuts, Amazon herbs and other delights brought to you by Mother Nature. Feel free to bring your own delicious vegetarian offerings. Amazing prizes and gift giveaways. To enter free: bring a gift, or offer a skill or healing service as a giveaway (for details, please call Beatris at 818-687-1209).

Sacred Breathing Circle
"Moving Forward": Summer Solstice
Wed., June 21st, 7:00-9:30 pm. $30
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.


Soul Flow: Creative Dance
Fri., June 23th, 7:00-9:30 pm.
Suggested Donation: $20
Join Basia Tacik for a Wholesome and Soulful evening! Call forth your playful nature, gain confidence for new adventures with freedom and joy. Move gracefully toward your personal intention.
This fun evening includes creative dancing with a healing journey through the chakras, flowing music, group interaction and playfulness, and a meditative closing circle. A wonderful way to spend an uplifting Friday night! No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Event details can be found on our website. To register, please call
626-796-1567 or email.

 

Sikh Dharma Study
Fri., June 30th, 7:00-9:30 pm. FREE
Since Yogi Bhajan was a member of the Sikh faith who brought Kundalini Yoga to the West, some Kundalini Yoga students have sought to deepen their practice by studying the ancient Sikh texts.

Dr. Santokh Singh Khalsa, who founded the Awareness Center over thirty years ago, will lead a meditation and discussion group about a portion of the Sikh Scripture, the Anaand Sahib. He will answer questions about Sikhism and bring the holy scriptures to life for you. Feel free to bring a drum or tambourine, as we will end the evening with a group sing along.

Featured AC Teacher:
Basia (Haridass Kaur)
A dear part of our Awareness Center family, Basia has been teaching Kundalini Yoga & Meditation since 1999 in Toronto, Central Europe, Los Angeles and Pasadena. Her classes focus on Heart Conscious Prosperity. This includes opening the Heart Center, cultivating awareness of infinite possibilities, and building prosperity consciousness. She is a Reiki Master and intuitive healer utilizing breath, sound, energy work and other natural therapies. She also leads the monthly Soul Flow Creative Dance event here.

Basia teaches Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00am. Students of all levels are welcome.

Featured Amazon Herb:
Uña de Gato Honey Vinegar
Uña de Gato is widely used by many tribes of the rainforest to support the immune system, normalize inflammatory processes and promote cardiovascular health. With the addition of wildcrafted honey and apple cider vinegar, it can be taken straight from the bottle, as a delicious-tasting throat coat or cough syrup.

To order Amazon Herb products, go to theawarenesscenter.amazonherb.net or see Wahe Guru Kaur for a consultation.

Meditation of the Month:
Meditation for Prosperity
This meditation provides guidance. It will balance the neutral mind, giving you wisdom and self-guidance to hold in trust all that comes to you.

Sit in Easy Pose. The eyes are closed and focused at the Brow Point. Put the elbows by the sides, with the forearms parallel to the ground. The hands are pointing forward, with the palms facing up, wrists straight. Hands are in Gyan Mudra, thumb and index finger touching. Chant the mantra in a steady cadence:
Har Ha-ray Ha-ree Wha-hay Gu-roo
Continue for 11-31 minutes.

From The Aquarian Teacher by Yogi Bhajan
"May you understand that within this distance of destiny, you will leave this planet with the utmost satisfaction, grace and self-fulfillment. On this day and everyday may you be blessed forever. Sat Nam.” – Yogi Bhajan