Rainbow Jewels

Our spine is a jewel necklace; spinning along it are 7 vortices of energy that correspond to the 7 colors of the rainbow. Known as the 7 "chakras" ("wheels" in Sanskrit), Paramahansa Yogananda also referred to them as the 7 lamps and stars of the body, from the Book of Revelations.

To experience a specific chakra theme each week in Yoga class, come to my classes at Yoga Works East Side or NY Health & Racquet Club 23 St. - schedules at sidebar.

Ruby Red Root: Muladhara Chakra

With Halloween past and Thanksgiving close by, Root Chakra, which represents abundance, reminds us to render thanks for our riches. Like the sweet red potato of the earth, Root Chakra resides at the base of our spine, and its element is the fertile, supporting earth.

Muladhara governs survival, generation, family, health, and wealth. Red like blood, like Chinese wedding silks, it rules the reproductive glands, the stomach and spleen, and it encompasses legs and feet, our foundation on earth. Its visual image or "yantra" is a perfectly symmetrical golden square. It develops during our 9 months of gestation and our first 12 months of life.

"I have the right to be here; I have the right to have" affirm Muladhara's rights, banishing its demon of Fear. The "O" vowel pronounced "Ohhh" releases its blockages. The seed mantra "Lam" energizes this chakra.

To strengthen Muladhara, use the color and yantra; use the "lam" mantra; and ground yourself to the earth through stable alignment whether you are sitting, reclining, or standing.

St. Lucia Yoga Vacation Feb. 24-March 3

Join me for a 7-day adventure in beauty, nature, and a 7-Chakra tour through our energy centers as well! Each day will start and end with a specific Chakra themed flow class for strengthening, balancing, and understanding the Chakra of the day, through body, emotion, and spirit, using meditation, relaxation, pranayama, yantra and mantra, with asana practice. Included: accommodations, 3 meals daily, 2 day-trips, a sunset sail, airport transfers. Details on site. Questions: contact me, or Trish, my retreat planner.

Kids to Kids

As Thanksgiving approaches I give thanks for this special program within Heifer International, which matches baby goats to needy children's families around the globe, to benefit and educate their communities in self-sustainable living.

Sacred Center's Course

Ashrams, Temples, & Shrines on our paths up the mountain... Sacred Center New York is running a course on abundance that's worth looking into. Called "FOUNDATIONS OF METAPHYSICS I : Science of Mind & Tao Te Ching" it is 10 Tues. evenings 6-8 pm beginning Nov. 7. Contact Rev Cheryle at 212-404-7874. See below for SCNY program schedules.

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Shanti, blessings be with you on your path.

Yule Trees Anyone?

Help Boy Scouts go camping! Pre-order a beautiful tree from us! We'll cut and deliver and set up! Find out how from me - yes, me, Smokey!

TROOP #1 BSA MANHATTAN

Yoga Works Classes

My ES Studio classes:

Thurs. 12-1 Level 1

Fri. 10:45-11:45 L1&2 Sweat & Restore

Fri. Nov. 17, 12-1 Open (sub for Ann Mosca)

YOGA WORKS EAST SIDE STUDIO

NY Health & Racquet Club

HRC 23rd St.:

Tues. 1-2 Vinyasa Flow

HRC members - to request more Yoga at locations/times you like, write Maryann Donner: MDonner@nyhrc.com

NYHRC 23 STREET

Yoga/Meditation at Church!

Wow! At my Church - where I do healing prayer ministry on Sundays! - and I didn't even start it! Come to Friday 1PM Lunchtime Yoga/Meditation at St. Bart's Church, Rm 43, with Rev. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, & Lisa Bridge of Yoga Sutra. BYOM - Bring Your Own Mat.

ST. BART'S CHURCH ON PARK & 50TH

Chakras & Chiropractic

Align those spinal jewels with a chiropractic adjustment. Esprit Wellness adjusts, educates, and offers massage, in a mellow setting.

ESPRIT WELLNESS