When you walk toward light, you have to forget the darkness. In darkness you can’t see what you’re doing, and ego is just like darkness. It is a total cloud in which you are very limited, and you won’t make it anywhere. When you are brilliant, you are flexible, smiling and everything is just all right. It is. The fact is, everything is all right. If it is not, then don’t worry.
© The Teachings of Yogi Bhajan, July 23, 1981 brought to you by:
This is my beautiful grand-daughter, Tehya Star. She was welcomed to Mother Earth December 2, 2009
Being a Nanny is such a blessing, a wonderful gift, and I am so grateful to experience this part of my journey. My journey is absolutely amazing. I must say that a good part of my life has been like a dream. I awoke from the dream some twenty-five odd years ago into a haze. As I moved deeper into the haze, the haze began to dissolve, and vanish!
What took me deep into my haze was having my son. I was a single mum for some of the time of my son’s early years and experienced ‘unknown fear’ a lot of the time. I raised my son the best way that I knew how.
As I was deep in my dream of life, something very extraordinary happened to me one day, I had a realisation. I realised that I was becoming my mother. (Blessings to my mother whom I love and am very grateful for all the lessons). One single moment is all it took, I saw myself and didn’t like what I witnessed, there was no blame, I simply saw myself. I made a conscious decision at that moment. I had to change. I needed to awaken.
All sorts of books began coming my way. It’s just great how the Universe works, I love it! I read lots of books, began meditation and attended interesting courses. I did a diploma in remedial massage, I learned a lot about the body and enjoyed all this wonderful new knowledge. Two key pivotal points came from that course, I became a vegetarian and I was re introduced to yoga. I had only ever done one yoga class in my life, and that was long forgotten.
Knowledge continues to enter my cup. Knowledge is what began to dissolve the haze. As my yoga practice deepened and I began to live the knowledge, the haze vanished.
Now with Tehya in my life, I cannot help but constantly review my past in the present moment. I am so grateful to witness my son be a ‘dad’ and so blessed to have a beautiful daughter in-law.
My lessons continue without a doubt, knowing it is all part of this journey makes it easier to bless. I have a yoga student who says that she is looking forward to getting older, as she relates age to wisdom. I can now relate to that as I approach my 6th decade.
I love my life, I truly do. I love what I do. I love to guide the yoga students who want to be guided. I love to observe myself in others, and I can honestly say that I am truly surrounded by people I love. Thank you Universe.
Namaste,
The kundalini yoga retreat was just great. The vibration held over the weekend was in alignment with the teachings. Every one had a radiant time and already looking forward to the next retreat.
Check out the web page under Gallery for all the photos.
The transition to the new venues for all the classes is going well, although having one venue to teach from is in my asking.
I would like to share the challenge I experience and ask that all students be mindful of this as it affects us both.
Currently I have fifteen minutes to set up the yoga room, and a couple of the venues require sweeping. After class I have fifteen minutes to repack and vacate the room and that timing is somewhat short so I need to move promptly to be ready . At Prema Yoga Studio I was always available before and after class for chats with one or many students. This freedom is no longer as available and I do want to honour your questions so I can give you my total awareness. Once I have packed up after class I’m available to anyone that wants to talk . The other option is arranging a time to talk, either by SMS or phone call. Please note I don’t check my e-mails daily.
Love
Hari Das
Namaste/Sat Nam
Friday October 9 was the official last night at the studio and was celebrated with the Kundalini Yoga Kriya of Wahe Guru. Healing to the vibration of the Gong and the beautiful Healing Circle with Ra Ma Da Sa, Sa Say So Hung. The closure to the space was very sacred and filled with gratitude.
The evening was completed with a divine supper. Students brought in delicious food which accompanied lots of chatter and good fun.
Students took home butterflies, lanterns or verses of wisdom from the studio as a treasure holding the beautiful energy of all the yoga, chanting and meditations held over the past seven years. Oh what a blessing to have farewelled the studio with such beautiful people. Thankyou.
The evening cost was by donation. Please read below to view the response to the donation.
12 October 2009
Thank you for your generous donation of $266.00 on behalf of Yoga with Mary-Anne. Your generosity will enable us to remain committed to our vision and mission. It would not be possible for Barnardos to address the issues of childhood neglect and abuse without your loyalty. For this we send you our heartfelt thanks.
Together as a community we can contribute to providing answers that solve problems, not just for each individual child, but for all Australian children.
At Barnardos we believe all children deserve a safe and caring family where their voices are not ignored. Your support will help children just like Molly believe it too.
Sincerely,
Barnardos Australia
The new adventures now begin. Thank you all for your support. Blessings to you all. Love and Light xxxxx
The Universe has created a huge change into my daily routine. The space that I have had for the past seven years can no longer be used as Prema Yoga Studio. The space will shift from Sue’s business and serve in a different way.
I will be a bit of a gypsy for the next twelve months and be teaching from different venues.
Please check my web page www.yogawithmaryanne.com for temporary updates with new locations and times.
I know and trust that the Universe has a grand plan for me and I simply ask “HOW MAY I SERVE?” . Opportunities will arise and choices will be made so that I can create a new ‘yoga space’ at one location and a new ‘Prema Yoga Studio’ will emerge.
Impermanence is the way of the Universe. To flow with change easily and effortlessly allows me to feel at peace and have clarity through this time. I feel very liberated and free with this change.
Please check my webpage and blog over the next couple of weeks for regular updates.
Yoga with Mary-Anne 
