December 2007
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Celebrating the Light Within

“Yoga has never been truly described for what it is. It is an art and a science with which you can leap over the pitfalls of life. It is a science, and knowledge, and art where mind and body can work in union and spirit will back it up.”
- Yogi Bhajan


Dear Awareness Center Family,
Happy Holidays to you and yours. May the light within you burn brightly during this season of peace, giving and receiving. Stay present to your truth and avoid being swept away by the mass consumerism that surrounds us. Choose the activities that enrich your spirit and leave you feeling replenished rather than drained. We have many opportunities for connecting to the light and truth within this month - and many ways to celebrate the holidays authentically. Bless you.
Sat Nam,
Wahe Guru Kaur and “Team Awareness” (AC Staff and Teachers)


EVENTS

Y.O.G.A. for Youth Teacher Certification
with Krishna Kaur

Sat. Dec. 1st 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sun. Dec. 2nd 9:00am – 4:00pm
$390

Providing urban youth with tools for self-discovery that foster hope, discipline, and respect for self, others and community. A 15-hour course in preparation to work with urban youth.

Topics include:
-How to be a teacher/facilitator for Y.O.G.A. for Youth
-Creative approaches to presenting yoga philosophy and yoga techniques to urban youth
-Handling difficulties with integrity and grace
-Being authentic in your relationship with youth and staff
-Legal and constitutional “do’s and don’ts” in working with incarcerated youth

Participate in the Y.O.G.A. for Youth program if you...
-Desire to teach in the Y.O.G.A. for Youth Program
-Interact with urban youth as a yoga teacher, artist, dancer or martial artist
-Want to be of service to your community, while deepening your personal practice

To register please sign up at The Awareness Center and fill out an application. If you register through Y.O.G.A. for Youth, please use the Registration Code: AWC07


Dream Manifesting Circle
Mon. Dec. 3rd, 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 8-step manifestation process
-Universal laws and their effects
-Proper “languaging” to ensure manifestation
-Support through future bi-monthly circles

Upcoming date: Jan. 7th


Kundalini Yoga 101: De-Stress for the Holidays!
with Sat Prem
Wed. Dec. 5th, 12th, and 19th
$18 per class

Give yourself a gift of health and happiness this season as you deepen your understanding of the basics of breath (pranayam), body locks (bandhas), hand positions (mudras), chanting (mantras) and meditation. We'll also offer seasonal tips, such as dealing with holiday blues, family dynamics, the true meaning of giving and time management.


Holiday Family Yoga
Sat., Dec. 8th

11:00am- 1:00pm
$20/adult or 2 for $30
Children 12 and under FREE

Join Lee Rothman for a special family yoga workshop as we honor this season of light, love and miracles. Create a deep connection with your family and friends through your yoga practice. Lee will lead a playful class that will draw upon the universal themes of this holiday season through music, movement, chanting and a special holiday treat.

Lee Rothman, M.Ed., M.A. has been practicing Kundalini yoga for more than six years and is a KRI-certified teacher through The Awareness Center. She teaches the monthly family yoga workshop and has taught children's classes at Weizmann Jewish Day School, Pasadena.


Three Secrets to Creating Wellness
with Dr. Santokh Singh Khalsa
Sat. Dec. 8th, 2:00 – 3:30pm
FREE

This workshop is about what really matters in creating wellness in our lives and it comes down to a simple concept: healthy lifestyle! Not just diet, not just exercise,
not just some way of managing stress, and not just chiropractic, but all four of these concepts, all of the time. The workshop will be about the following:

1. Why are we in the middle of a health crisis?
2. How does this health crisis affect each and every one of us?
3. How can we truly find out our wellness quotient? How can we find how healthy or sick we really are, based on function and not how we feel?
4. What can we do about moving our wellness in the right direction?
5. How can Khalsa Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center help?

You will also receive a complementary wellness assessment at Khalsa Chiropractic Center.


Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe
CD Release Party!

Sat. Dec. 8th, 7:00pm
$20

Get your tickets soon…because this concert will be sold out.
“An unmatched musical experience that just might change your life!”
Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe celebrate the release of their new album “The Shakti Sessions.” Fresh off performances for thousands at Earthdance, Larisa & Shakti Tribe are ushering in a new era in music sure to ignite your soul fire with their East meets West mix of chant, mantra and uplifting songs focused on themes of peace, hope & love.

Chant, dance, and groove the night away with Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe. They create an unprecedented blend of ancient Eastern mantras with the contemporary sounds of the West. Larisa's voice is absolutely mesmerizing, as these empowering messages of peace and love transport your heart and soul on an inspirational journey ... including sacred chants in Sanskrit, Aramaic and English. www.larisastow.com

“Eastern chants with a contemporary appeal---open the door to sacred pop rock! The magic of Reaching In lies in the mix that connects us with Spirit yet awakens the body first into a gentle sway and then to rocking the night away." — Chiwah


The Secrets Behind “The Secret”
Movie Night and Open Discussion

Tues. Dec. 11th, 7:00-9:00pm
FREE

Have you ever heard about “The Secret” and wondered how you can manifest your dreams? Watch the movie and join others interested in manifesting their desires. The evening includes prosperity meditations and additional information to assist you in manifesting your best life.


Healing Treatments with Haridass Kaur/Basia Tacik, MaEd
Appts. available on the last Friday of the month, 11:00am-3:00pm
1 hour for $108
Soul Reading Sessions

We begin with a "Healing Expansion", chakra balancing with guided imagery. A card layout with "Spiritual Voyager" cards bring clarity and harmony. The overall reading, and essence remedy, awaken and stimulate your truth and awareness.
When the reading is complete, a custom-blended essence remedy is dispensed from the "Soul Quintessence System". An "essence" is a tincture infused with energetic vibrations and/or formulated from trees and flowers. The "soul quintessences" are also co-created at sacred power points around the globe during significant planetary alignments.
A "Soul Support Kit" is provided to fully integrate the soul reading and quintessences into your daily journey!
Reiki Renewal Sessions
Healing energy is transferred into various parts of the body. Guided imagery supports and empowers your intentions. This is followed by an acupressure touch therapy body treatment, with extra attention given to stress points in neck, shoulders and head. Please call for an appointment.


Ayurveda - Private Sessions
with Dr. Jayagopal

Weekly Sessions available on Thursdays
Appts. between 3:00-7:00pm
$100 -1 hour session

The ancient art of pulse examination is a comprehensive diagnostic tool. When an Ayurvedic physician having a comprehensive knowledge pulse performs the practice, he precisely understands the body type, present state of health, family tendencies, state of mind, metabolic activity and many other intricacies. Following which a program is chalked out with respect to diet, lifestyle, breathing, yoga, detox, rejuvenation, herbs, gems and aroma to balance body, mind and spirit for vibrant health.

Each session of Pulse reading is 1 hour long and the record of your reading is documented for your reference. Other available treatments are: Abhyanga
(herbal oil massage), Sweda (herbal steam), Kati Basti
(lower back therapy), Greeva Basti (neck treatment), Janu Basti
(knee treatment). Please call for an appointment.


 

 

Soul Flow: Creative Dance
with Haridass Kaur
Fri. Dec. 14th, 8:00-10:00 pm
$20...or 2 for $30

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.
Upcoming dates: Jan. 18th


Reiki Rituals
with Reiki Masters Devmurti and Haridass
Sat. Dec. 15th, 12:00-1:30pm
$25 by 12/7, $30 thereafter

Reiki is a healing technique that utilizes Universal life force energy. We can use it to heal ourselves, others and the world around us. This event will be hosted by Reiki Masters, Haridass/Basia Tacik & Devmurti. They bring unique, yet complimentary healing styles that will provide you with a wonderful Reiki healing experience. In the session, you will clear negative energy, meditate on The Five Precepts and do the Three Diamond Meditation. This will be followed by Reiju (blessings), given by Haridass and Devmurti. This event is for everyone, whether you are a Reiki Master or have never even heard of Reiki.


Sacred Breathing Circle
Theme: “Winter Solstice: Celebrating the Light Within”

With Wahe Guru Kaur
Sat. Dec. 22nd, 7:00-9:30 pm
$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 month there will be a special candle lighting ceremony and a cello solo to bring in the Winter Solstice.



Christmas Class for Kids of All Ages
With Santokh Claus

Sat. Dec. 22nd, 2:00 -3:30 pm
Open Donation
Benefiting Five Acres Children’s Foundation

“Santokh Claus” (Dr. Santokh Singh - in a full Santa costume, no less) will lead a holiday yoga set, then bring out his guitar and lead the class in traditional Christmas carols and yoga songs. Bring the whole family for this fun Awareness Center tradition! All proceeds benefit Five Acres Children's Organization.



Sadhana: 40-Day Group Practice
Begins Tues., Jan. 1st, 4:15-6:30 am.
FREE

Start the New Year off with 40 days of group sadhana. This daily spiritual practice consists of reading the “Jap Ji," practicing a short yoga set, and chanting the Aquarian Sadhana chants. Whether you decide to participate for one day or 40, you are always welcome.
“We clean our house so we can use it. We do sadhana so we can use our life.”
– Yogi Bhajan.

Six-Week Beginner's Series
with Dr. Santokh Singh Khalsa

Six Wednesdays, Starting Jan. 16th, 7:00-9:00 pm. $69

Each week includes a set focusing on the specifics of postures, breath work, hand positions, and a lecture on one of the following subjects: history of Kundalini Yoga; mantras, mudras, and breathing techniques; relaxation & stress reduction; chakras; yogic diet; and healing.



Holiday Schedule:
We will be CLOSED for regular classes on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

We will be OPEN for Sadhana on New Year's Day 4:15 - 6:30am.


Holiday Gift Ideas: Give the gifts of healing and transformation to those that you love. A gift certificate for a 10-class pass or workshop, massage or private healing session, a book, CD, DVD, meditation cushion, sheepskins or yoga blankets all make heartfelt holiday gifts.


Level 2 Teacher Training
Vitality and Stress

Initial Launch of the final TT2 module in Los Angeles!
Feb. 16 – 18th, Sat. – Mon. 7:00am – 7:00pm
Feb. 22 – 24th, Fri. – Sun. 7:00am – 7:00pm
$995 Pay in Full by Jan. 15th
$1095. Pay in Full after Jan. 15th
$1145. Payment Plan

In this six day course, we will cultivate the core skill for this coming age – our own vitality – the ability to recognize stress in our self and others and be able to transform it and balance it with its polarity, conscious relaxation. This course is our chance to look closely at how we react to, cope with and master our vitality. The Awareness Center will co-host Teacher Training, Level 2 with other LA centers. Led by Master Teachers: Gurucharan Singh, Nirvair Singh, Gurumukh Kaur, Krishna Kaur, Gurutej Kaur, and GuruMeher Singh.
• We will build our core vitality, mental endurance and spiritual clarity.
• We will identify our stress personality.
• We will explore the process, effects and downsides of too much stress.
• We will identify strategies to cope with stress and cultivate conscious relaxation.

To register, fill out an application at The Awareness Center.
See our website for complete details: CLICK HERE


Reiki 1 Training – Self Healing
with Reiki Masters Devmurti and Haridass

Feb. 9th 1:00pm – 6:00pm and Feb. 10th, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
$225 Pre-registration by 1/19
$275 thereafter
Reiki Training provides an opportunity to heal yourself and in turn, heal the Universe. Reiki is a Japanese Healing technique that utilizes your inate healing abilities. No previous experience in Reiki or any other healing modality is required. Course subjects include:

  • What is Reiki
  • Reiki's Roots
  • Five Precepts
  • Attunements and Symbols


Healing Massage with Guru Darshan/Timothy Birnschein, CMT
Appts. Available Wednesdays, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
80 minutes for $108

Treat yourself to a therapeutic massage in the comfort of the Awareness Center healing space. Guru Darshan uses a massage form derived from Tai Chi Ch’uan, which engages the core, the entire physical body, and the life-force energy which animates all living things. He also uses aromatherapy essential oils and Reiki, to release energy blockage, and promote extended healing, restoring the balance of the body, mind and spirit. The result is a powerful, flowing, and delicious sensory experience, which will leave you feeling both relaxed and invigorated.
Guru Darshan studied massage at IPSB, and has been practicing for over ten years.


Healing Breath - Private Sessions
with Wahe Guru Kaur

Appts. available Tues. and Thurs.
11:00am, 2:15pm and 4:00pm
1 hour, 15 minutes for $108

“I feel like we just unwrapped my heart.”
-Janice Duellman, Manager- Car Max

A private “Healing Breath” session with Gisela is a life-altering event, to say the least. Each session is unique. The basic format is; talking briefly and setting your intention, then doing the three-part “Healing Breath”, a pranic healing technique. She will guide you through a clearing of the seven major energy centers of the subtle bodies. During this process she will use her gifts as a clairaudient (communicating with your subconscious self), sound, chanting, mantra, channeling healing energy through her hands, essential oils, crystals and whatever else is needed for you to remove blocked energy, pain and fear. You will leave feeling peaceful, connected and often with a completely altered way of looking at your life. Please call for an appointment.


 


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