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because of her participation in Isha Foundation’s Inner Engineering meditation program, Los Angeles resident Jennifer Carlson has learned a few uncommon yogic recipes to healthfully boost her energy without stimulants. For Jennifer, these simple recipes in combination with the daily meditation she learned from Isha founder, Sadhguru Vasudev, helped her eliminate a serious caffeine dependency that was robbing her of her health. this meditation and simple dietary additions can provide an alternative method of maintaining high levels of energy throughout the day, especially of interest to those resolving to consume less caffeine for the New Year.

“I am a night-shift nurse, which means I work as long as 12 hours through the night. In an emergency room situation, every moment someone’s life depends on my alertness,” Jennifer emphasized.    I used to drink coffee and soda throughout my shift to maintain my effectiveness. When I came home, I was completely drained, nauseous, and jittery, I would have to eat something really heavy just so I could settle my stomach and sleep for a few hours—then I would begin this cycle all over again. the night-shift was taking such a huge toll on my body. Mentally also, I was feeling depressed. I knew I couldn’t survive this much longer, but I value my career.”

Then, Jennifer remembered a dietary tip she learned in the Inner Engineering program. “Sadhguru mentioned a white melon that naturally cools the system and gives a natural energy boost without caffeine or other stimulants,” she said. Desperate for something to replace caffeine, she tried it. “It has helped dramatically. it makes me feel highly energized and alert, but not at all jittery, nervous or agitated like coffee does—there’s no subsequent ‘crash’ after. it gives me a really healthy feeling boost, not an adrenaline rush.”

The white melon Jennifer is referring to is called wintermelon. Eaten mostly in India and China, it is often cubed and added to soups in Asian cooking. however, the yogis of India have long regarded wintermelon as one of the most naturally energizing foods due to its high quotient of what yogic science refers to as ‘prana’ or vital life energy. To retain this vital energy, wintermelon must be eaten raw.

“In yoga, we do not look at foods in terms of vitamins, minerals or proteins. we categorize food in three ways: positive pranic food, negative pranic food, and zero pranic food,” explained Sadhguru in a recent class. “Positive substances are those which, when consumed, add prana to the system. the pranic energy, the vital energy in the body, will increase.” According to Sadhguru, wintermelon, fresh coconut, and lemon are among the most pranic foods available.

“This one addition to my diet in combination with my daily meditation practice has enabled me to break the unhealthy cycle of ups-and-downs. I drink 2-3 glasses of wintermelon juice while I am at work to stay energized through the night, and then I sit for about 20 minutes of meditation when my shift is over to rest and re-charge my system,” Jennifer explained. “My Shambhavi meditative practice also greatly reduces my need for sleep. So when I come home now, I eat a healthy meal and then sleep for about 5-6 hours.”    Together, these simple lifestyle changes have even allowed Jennifer to spend time with her kids after school and make them dinner before she goes off to work again.

The taste of wintermelon is very mild like a cucumber. it has virtually no taste of its own, so it is easy to work into all kinds of salads, smoothies, and juices on hot days. on cold days, you can add either honey or black pepper to the melon to reduce natural cooling qualities in the fruit while retaining its raw energy boost.

Wintermelon may not be stocked by your local supermarket, but in most cities it can be found at Chinese markets, Indian markets, or international farmers’ markets. look for a melon about the size, shape and color of a watermelon, but with a characteristic white ‘ash-coated’ surface. this white powder that coats the outer rind is where the melon also gets the common name ‘ashgourd’. this powder is harmless to eat, but becomes sticky when it’s wet –it should be rinsed from the surface before slicing the melon open. Uncut, a wintermelon will keep for a month or more in a cool, dry storage area.

Sadhguru will be visiting Houston, TX from May 4-6 to offer a 3-day Inner Engineering program. Sadhguru created Inner Engineering as a powerful antidote to the intense stress of the modern lifestyle. Inner Engineering includes the transmission of the ancient Shambhavi Mahamudra kriya, a powerful 21-minute practice that accelerates inner growth and wellbeing. this 3-day intensive is a rare opportunity to learn from Sadhguru in-person and receive the Shambhavi process directly from him. You need only receive Shambhavi once. as long as you maintain the practice with regularity, it will support your health and inner wellbeing the rest of your life. For more Houston program details, contact houston(at)ishafoundation(dot)org. For more articles and information about Sadhguru and Isha Foundation visit Sadhguru.org.     Media Contact: kathy(dot)c(at)ishafoundation(dot)org.

Wintermelon Recipes to Boost your Energy without Caffeine: Wintermelon & Watermelon Smoothie: Blend equal parts wintermelon and watermelon in a blender with water or plain yogurt and add honey or agave syrup to taste. Lime & Wintermelon Cooler: Juice 2-3 cups of wintermelon in a juicer, add fresh lime juice and salt to taste. Blend in a sprig of mint or cilantro for a fresh twist. Wintermelon Raita: Grate wintermelon and mix with plain yogurt, add lemon or lime juice, salt, black pepper, and a sprinkling of roasted cumin seeds. (Raita is a great counterpart to any spicy Indian or Mexican dish.)

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And I’m Guy Raz. If you buy apparel from Lululemon, it’s pretty likely you’re familiar with tree pose, warrior one or downward facing dog. The retailer sells high-end, stretchy yoga clothes for those yogis wanting to make a fashion statement and Lululemon seems to be hoping that, in the midst of savasana or meditation, some yoga practitioners will ask themselves this question. who is John Galt?

That question is on shopping bags that Lululemon recently started to give out and it’s got some of the company’s core customers up in arms, vowing never to shop there again. To explain why, we’re joined by Simon Houpt, who has written about this for the Canadian newspaper, the Globe and Mail. And Lululemon, by the way, is based in Canada.

So, Simon, first of all, remind us, who is John Galt?

SIMON HOUPT: John Galt is a sort of shadowy figure from the 1957 novel by Ayn Rand known as “Atlas Shrugged.” Essentially, he’s taken to be a protagonist who embodies self-interest.

RAZ: And Lululemon says that Ayn Rand, the author of the book – she influenced the founder of the company, Chip Wilson, at a young age. how so?

HOUPT: he read the book when he was away from home, I gather for the first time, when he was 18 years old. And he was just profoundly influenced by the lesson that he drew from it, which is that if we all pursue our own self-interest, then the world can be a better place.

RAZ: now, for some – many, actually – Lululemon customers, this is not sitting well. they are not happy about this. what have they said to you?

HOUPT: oh, boy. They’ve said to me and they’ve said online, certainly at our website at the Globe and Mail, that this is completely contrary to the teachings of yoga, that yoga is, in fact, a core component of building community and that the notion of self-interest, in fact, runs completely against that.

RAZ: You mean, they don’t get into yoga after reading “Atlas Shrugged”?

HOUPT: I have yet to find a yogi who has done so.

RAZ: Right. Yeah. On the company’s blog on its website, they try to explain this, essentially saying, look, society encourages people to be mediocre. This quote urges people to break free of – and this is a quote – “the constraints and limitations on ourselves, which impede us from living our best lives.”

Explain why the company decided to put this on the side of their bags.

HOUPT: well, I do have some trouble with that because, in fact, in reaching out numerous times to the company, they actually refused to speak on the record to offer their opinion to me. however, in the blog post you refer to, they do offer an explanation and they believe that this book inspires people to embrace greatness rather than this life of sad disappointment, which apparently where all the rest of us are leading.

RAZ: two stories that whenever we do them on the air, I’ve done them on the air, get the most response. One, any interview with Ron Paul. And two, anything on Ayn Rand. So, I wonder if this is sort of a, actually a smart way to get more business, right, because you might get all these objectivists all of a sudden taking up yoga. We, by the way, also tried to contact the company to speak with Chip Wilson. He’s not available to talk about this.

HOUPT: That’s entirely possible. however, at least at the moment, it does seem – the evidence suggests that Lululemon has severely alienated its core constituency. Certainly here in Toronto, the moms in the fantastic-looking Lululemon pants are discussing this in the school yards and the yoga studios and they’re not at all possible. And so, it’s possible that Ron Paul followers will suddenly embrace yoga or may buy a fantastic-looking pair of pants. And at the very least, it just means that Ron Paul will have some followers who just look great from behind.

RAZ: That’s Simon Houpt of the Globe and Mail in Toronto, talking about Lululemon’s new shopping bags. they are a tribute to the ideology of Ayn Rand. Simon, thanks.

HOUPT: Thank you, Guy.

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Brother basically kundalini yog is a path for God union…its a path of Tantra( a divine path in Hinduism)…kundalini is the Goddess inside us- she is divine energy..she is present inside all of us but the kundalini shakti becomes active only through strength of spiritual activities..the purpose of its awakening is divine union..as it helps in spiritual progress through spiritual practice it rises up to the top most part of the head where it unites with God/Shiva to complete divine union hence making the spiritual person enlightened
the sages and saints of yore devised some practical methods/ spiritual practices so that aspirants can awaken mother Kundalini and go on towards enlightment. this science and branch of yog is called Kundalini yog
but beware of false new age teachers and net teachers promising to guide you for kundalini yog..since kundalini yog is a confidential science and only a Guru decides and imparts the knowledge / guidance to a ready disciple so only under the guidance of a sadguru kundalini yog must be learnt/ followed and not otherwise. (especially because one can land in trouble without a competent guide and guidance)

Kundalini is the great power (Shakti) in the body which resides at the base of spinal column. in Kundalini Yoga through some exercises, and meditation one can make that power rise from the bottom of the spinal column and travel it upwards towards the brain.

As the power starts going upwards there will be change in consciousness, i.e a persons mind will become controlled, and person will get higher consciousness. And when Kundalini reaches the brain, then there is liberation.

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It has helped me a lot.

Others who are more involved in the practice have already given answers. I'd just add the simple observation that kundalini is like a life force. There are specific exercises and particular associations with energies in the spine and the chakras — but it can also be understood as just a kind of universal animating principle of evolution and of spiritual growth that is a living presence in everything.

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Choosing a good yoga mat vary from one person to another. however, many yogis prefer using an eco-friendly mat instead of PVC mats. If you’re asking my opinion, here are some of my eco yoga mat reviews. These are the ones that I’ve used in my yoga practice. Of course, it still depends on the kind of yoga practice you are doing. If you’re into bikram yoga, you have a special need for a bikram yoga mat.

Before the reviews, I’d like to be clear with the factors I consider when choosing a mat. first is the performance of the mat since this will affect your practice. is it hard or soft, is it rough or smooth, is it sticky or slippery? next, how durable is the mat considering that it is made from natural and biodegradable composition. next, will it be worth the money since eco yoga mats are more expensive. Finally, how does the smell get to you because it might affect your practice?

1. Manduka eKO mat and Barefoot Yoga Original Eco Yoga mat

These two mats are the best I’ve used in terms of performance and durability. The Manduka mat is sticky and thick enough, and the smell is tolerable. The Barefoot Yoga mat is rough enough and gives a good grip on the floor, and the odor is also a non-issue. both mats are worth the cost because of their great qualities.

1. Lululemon Supernatural Yoga mat

I had a limited use of this mat but it has fine qualities worth considering. it has a good grip, enough sturdiness and heaviness that keep me grounded when practicing. The price is also very reasonable.

1. Manduka Black mat

This may not be an eco yoga mat, technically, but because of its outstanding durability, many yogis have treated this mat as more environment friendly. It’s more eco than buying mats every six months when this mat can last six years and even more. It’s also the best value for your money.

There are other mats I tried like the Jade Yoga Harmony Professional mat and the Prana E.C.O. Sticky mat but compared to the three above, they are far less convincing and convenient to use.

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I am in a yoga instructor training program, and its nearing the end so I would like to get a little gift for my teachers. I was thinking maybe a scented spray to clean their mat, but I don't know if they would find the scent to distracting.

Non-yoga related things are graciously accepted as well. thank you!

A gift certificate to a spa for a nice massage!

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Amie will be providing both Yoga and Meditation classes during the retreat.  thank you for joining us and sharing your gifts with all of us at the retreat, Amie!  We look forward to visiting your home town! 

Amie owns Elk Rapids Yoga Studio – just a mile away from White Birch Lodge.  the studio provides classes in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Gentle Yoga and Pilates.

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Harrisville Yoga ~ Spring Retreat ~ White Birch Lodge: A warm welcome to Amie Elve, owner of Elk Rapids Yoga Studio

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‘Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: second Trimester’ DVD from Fitness Guru Sara Holliday is the Latest Title in Her Workout Series Specifically Designed for Expecting Moms

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Fitness Guru Sara Holliday’s new DVD, “Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: second Trimester”, is the latest release in her popular “Fitbysara” brand (fitbysara.com) of personal fitness products for prenatal and postnatal mothers. following the success of “Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: first Trimester” DVD, for the first twelve weeks, “Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: second Trimester” is a 40-minute guide to yoga postures and poses designed for the second twelve weeks. both provide a true workout. Upcoming DVDs in the series will target the 3rd trimester and postnatal. all sell for the low price of $ 12.99.

“Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: second Trimester” DVD is unique in the marketplace because it is both a real workout and a guide to the many benefits yoga can provide an expecting mother. These include increased strength and flexibility, increased muscle tone, breathing exercises, stress relief, less pain and in many cases, an easier labor. Designed by Sara as a way to stay in shape during her own pregnancy, “Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: second Trimester” DVD provides key health and fitness tools.

Sara Holliday is a certified yoga instructor with nearly 15 years in the health and fitness industry. She also understands the special needs of her audience. “Yoga provides physical and emotional comfort to expecting mothers as their body changes. My DVDs feature a comprehensive sequence of safe postures that will strengthen and tone the body, improve flexibility, create a deeper connection with the baby and bring an overall feeling of relaxation and inner tranquility.”

Sara Holliday strongly believes in the connection between mind, body and spirit and has studied extensively in all three areas. Her credentials as a “fitness guru” are impressive. She is a certified aerobics instructor, a certified personal trainer, licensed massage therapist, and licensed marriage and family therapist. In addition to yoga, she has trained extensively in the martial arts. Sara also has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and regularly appears as a fitness expert on KUSI-TV in San Diego.

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Some of your favorite Dodgers players will be spending time in a new position at spring training: upward-facing dog.

Katherine Roberts, the team’s yoga teacher, works with the players during pre-season camp, which is under way in Arizona. The Scottsdale resident left her corporate life 16 years ago and has been teaching yoga to professional athletes ever since.

“I’ve always been very active in sports, played every sport my whole life. I’ve always been interested in health and wellness but once I discovered yoga, I discovered my passion,” Roberts said.

“My initial objective was I wanted to bring yoga to a demographic of people that would not walk into a yoga studio, primarily men,” she said. “And that’s kind of what launched my career.”

Roberts was referred to the Dodgers based on her experience working with athletes. This year will mark her third spring training with the team.

In addition to current players – including Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier – she has worked with ex-Dodgers and San Diego Padres players including Manny Ramirez, Trevor Hoffman, Greg Maddux, Jake Peavy and Adrian Gonzalez.

Brendon Huttman, the Dodgers’ strength and conditioning coach, says he identifies players who would benefit from participating in the yoga class and requires them to attend. For others, sessions are optional.

“It’s going to help their focus, flexibility and their core strength,” Huttman said. “If we can get our players to do this, we are hoping it will prevent injuries, keeping them on the field.”

Though Huttman will not credit yoga with helping the players’ game, he does say it helps create a more healthy athlete.

When working with the team, Roberts teaches three styles of yoga.

One is what she calls slow, or dynamic, yoga used to warm up the players.

The second is power yoga, in which they hold standing poses for an extended period of time to build strength, balance and mental focus. Power yoga, she says, helps players learn to connect to their breath while having their bodies challenged physically.

And the third method is restorative, requiring the players to hold a resting posture for between 90 seconds and two minutes.

One posture she has them do includes placing their legs up on a wall with their bodies lying across the floor. This, says Roberts, is a passive stretch for the hamstring, helps release the lower back and reduces soreness in the lower extremities.

“With the Dodgers, I primarily work on hips and low back because that also relates to more shoulder mobility,” Roberts said. “We do lots of yoga postures to strengthen the shoulders to create more mobility in the thoracic spine as well as the shoulders, because that helps.”

She describes the yoga as classic yoga that is baseball specific. For example, she says, baseball takes place in all three planes of motion – frontal, sagittal and transverse – at the same time.

Saggital is a vertical plane that divides the left and right side of the body while frontal is a vertical plane that divides the front and back of the body. Transverse is a horizontal plane that divides the top and bottom of the body.

When working in all three planes of motion, you are working your body in every direction.

So whenever possible, Roberts incorporates a sequence of yoga poses that have the players moving in all three planes of motion.

She also often talks to the team about the kinematic sequence – how energy is transferred through the body.

“What I will do is I will go from like a Warrior 2 pose to a balancing-half-moon pose because it helps (them) understand shifting weight from the back leg to the front leg, which helps with their hitting, or throwing, or pitching or whatever it is,” Roberts said.

Yoga also can help create more symmetry of strength in the body, since baseball is primarily a one-sided sport, says Roberts, and when muscle balance is more even there is a reduction of injury.

But what makes yoga different from other forms of training is the breath, says Roberts.

Learning about the breath and how to control it during stressful situations is a key aspect to Roberts’ class. she considers the breath a mirror to the mind and says it will tell you if your body or mind is stressed.

Learning to control the breath can help the players’ mental game.

“We talk about breathing – I’m always reminding them about breathing, taking long, slow, deep breaths,” Roberts said. “So once that becomes second nature – which it does on the yoga mat – it can become part of the fabric of what they do during the game.”

Even when the team is on the road, Roberts is with them in spirit and in the DVD player. she created a DVD for the team with three yoga sequences for them to use throughout the season.

Aside from baseball players, she works with golfers and has seven DVDs available to the public. Though targeted at golfers, she says the last two DVDs she released – “More Power and Distance” and “Lower Your Score” – would be good for baseball players.

She also wrote a book with Tiger Woods’ former golf coach, Hank Haney, titled “Swing Flaws and Fitness Fixes” with a testimonial from former Dodger manager Joe Torre on the cover.

And though some men may be skeptical of yoga, Roberts says the players seem to be willing to add yoga to their training regimen.

“Players understand if you want to have longevity in the game, you need to maintain your flexibility,” Roberts said.

“Players do all different kinds of conditioning so I think they are much more open to it than they would have been many, many years ago.”

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I have 2 cats, both 3 years old. one is a siamese and one is a grey and white. I started dating a guy a year ago who lives 3 1/2 hours away. Because of this relationship and due to work, I travel a lot on the weekends. during the non holiday months I'm gone 2/4 weekends but in November I was gone 3/4 of the weekends and some of the week during Thanksgiving. during Christmas break I'll be gone for around 2 weeks.

The problem is this: My cats are very destructive when I leave, even if its just for the weekend. this started about 9 months ago and has gotten worse and worse. I have a huge saltwater aquarium in my kitchen. when I'd leave town, really expensive fish started disappearing and the fish would act scared to come to the surface when I would feed them. I am 90% sure the cats were catching the fish. I have seen one of them get on top of the tank and lay up there (I tell her no and shoo her off). one of the fish missing was worth $100. I have a special light for the tank and cannot put a hood on it.

I then started locking the cats in my craft room when I'd leave town. and they were fine for awhile. It's a large room and they have an automatic feeder and waterer, 2 litter boxes, and tons of toys. 4 months ago, I started finding crap on the floor every time I'd come home even though the litter boxes were pretty clean. If I lock them in that room for any amount of time one of them (I suspect the siamese) will crap on the floor. I had to lock them in there one day last week because maintenance was going in my townhouse to do some work and I didn't want the cats to accidently get outside, it was only for two hours, and I came home to crap on the floor. the litter boxes were immaculate.

A couple weekends ago I went camping and left them out and more fish disappeared again. one of which had been in my aquarium for 3 or 4 years.

They also claw up my furniture despite having scratching posts and mess up my craft supplies. I have to hide my yarn and feathers. one of them destroyed my yoga mat. I do put the soft paws claw covers on them but they do rip them off and I can't check them every day.

I know that they're bored and stressed when I'm gone, but I have to travel, so I really don't know what to do.

When I'm gone for more than a weekend I do have someone come by every day and check on them and play with them for a bit. I do think this helps some, as less stuff gets destroyed, but they still crap on the floor.

I have a pickup truck and my 2 dogs take up the entire back seat of the truck, so I don't have much room even if I wanted to take them with me when I travel to my boyfriends house. I think I may try that next. I know it will be unpleasant for them, but probably less so than being alone?

I have considered responsibly rehoming them. It's stressful to come home to a wreck every time. and its highly unsanitary for them to be crapping all over my office!! My living situation at the moment is far from optimal. when I finish graduate school (in 2 years), I'll move in with my boyfriend and much of the traveling will stop.

Any constructive advice would be appreciated.

They are mad at you. spend more time with them.

You are gone from home far too much and too long. I would suggest you hire a pet sitter to feed them and clean the boxes and play with them. Cats need that human contact. this may not be the answer to everything but it will probably help a lot. and perhaps even find someone who can spend the night now and then. two weeks for the holidays is WAY too long.

Honestly, your only options are to bring them with you or live with their lash outs (thats what the crapping is)

I do understand that it seems strange to bring cats with you when you are only for a couple nights – but some cats take it very personal when their owners leave them alone, and there's nothing that can be done. would your boyfriend mind you bringing the cats along? They won't enjoy it the first few times, but after a while, they will get used to the travel.

Both my cats started doing the same thing when my husband (fiancee at the time) came with me to visit my family. It started out small and we felt we could handle their little tantrums. But, when we had to leave unexpectedly for a family funeral, we were gone for 4 days, the cats REALLY got bad. We have to lock them in our bedroom while we are gone now, even during the day when we work.

I would suggest, to save the fish, that you either move the tank (something I know may not be possible) or stop leaving the cats out where they can get to the fish.

I have two needy cats and I got a driving job last year and yes, it's been stressful on them, but they have adjusted and I give them the extra attention they crave. In a way, they terrorize my home.

Examples:

killing my live mice (I breed my own snake food)
eating my favorite snake (they broke into the cage)
terrorizing the parakeets (they rip out their poor tail feathers constantly)
knocking plants and stuff on the ground
breaking my window blinds in pieces

There are some things I have learned to deal with but I do make sure to give them the extra attention when I am home. like my boy, he sleeps with me in the mornings and when he begs to be held, I let him jump into my arms (yes, he'll jump from the ground into my arms).

One thing I would do if I were you would be to take your cats in for a health check-up. there may be a health issue that you could be unaware of that is causing a cat to crap outside the litter box. Always rule out a health issue before anything else.

But I would agree that your cats are mad and upset and feel less part of a family and more abandoned when you leave like that so often. If your boyfriend plans to be apart of your life, give him a real test and make him visit with you as much as you visit with him. I'm sure your cats were in your life before your boyfriend. would you really give them up to be with him?

Remember, it's YOUR actions causing these unpleasant problems. So what right do you have to blame them for the consequences of your actions? they're cats. they don't understand and they don't have a way to communicate with you. They DEPEND on you.

Please keep that in mind.

We travel and have cats, but we found a good boarding facility where they have a big floor to ceiling multi level cage and the workers know and like and pet and play with them. We often have friends house sit. the cats seem to be happy with this arrangement and would probably be very destructive if left unattended.

Basically what is happening is that you abandoned your cats. They were a part of your life way before the boyfriend came in to the situation. why can't he come and stay with you. Your cats miss you and have relied on you for companionship. Sorry to say that you have failed them. You owe it to your cats to be a responsible, loving and good pet owner,

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Can you have too much of a good thing? Cloud-free weekends are certainly a good thing when it comes to enjoying outdoor events such as an EcoFest, a rodeo and a church flea market, but my grass is getting pretty crunchy.

If we’re lucky enough to keep getting some showers over the weekend, just be grateful for small blessings. say to yourself, “This, too, shall pass,” grab an umbrella and get out the door.

CELEBRATE THE LAGOON

With the theme “Fins and Feathers” honoring the critters that live in and on the Indian River Lagoon, the 15th annual EcoFest celebration will take place from noon to 4 p.m. March 6 at the Environmental Learning Center at the western end of the Wabasso Bridge off County Road 510 north of Vero Beach. This will be the first EcoFest since the reopening of the Discovery Station and an opportunity to visit the center’s new exhibits (such as the manatee skeleton) and discover what Indian River Lagoon creatures are living in the aquariums and touch tank. there also will be hands-on explorations, crafts, canoe rides, fly-tying lessons, dip-netting in the pond, face and hand painting, educational games and music by the River Rats Band. Refreshments will be on sale. Admission is free. for information, call 772-589-5050 or go to DiscoverELC.org.

GET YOUR COWBOY ON

There’s gonna be a 10-gallon hat full of fun at the annual Cracker Day Rodeo starting at 1 p.m. March 6 at the Fellsmere Riding Club Arena, 13101 99th St. in Fellsmere. Events include barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping, bull riding and mutton busting. (That’s little kids riding sheep, for all you city folk) Admission is $4 to $8. for information, call 772-473-0989 or go to fellsmereridingclub.com.

LOTS OF FLEAS FOR YOUR SCRATCH

Take your pick or hit all three of these flea markets over the weekend. St. Sebastian Catholic Church will have an outdoor market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5 on the church grounds just north of Walmart on U.S. 1 in Sebastian. call (772) 581-8665, e-mail bud@stsebastian.com or go to stsebastian.com. The sale is indoors from 8 a.m. to noon March 5 a the Vero Beach Community Center, 2266 14th Ave. call 772-770-6517 or go to covb.org. Liberty Magnet Elementary School will be raising money for its Relay for Life team with a sale from 8 a.m. to noon March 5 at the school, 6850 81st St. in Vero Beach. call 772-564-5299g.

EVENTS

Paul Todd: Concert. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2200 NW US 1, Stuart, 7:30 pm, Mar. 4. $5-$15 offering. Ticket: 772-692-1171; groups.yahoo.com/group/princeofpeace.

Valparaiso University Chorale: Redeemer Lutheran Church and School, 2450 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 7 pm, Mar. 4. 772-286-0911; anelson@redeemerstuart.com.

Think Golf It’s Friday Tour: Contests, test equipment, more. Edwin Watts Golf Shop, 3889 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Mar. 4-5.

Treasure Coast Home & Garden show: Home and garden showcase. Martin County Fairgrounds, Stuart. Mar. 4-6. stuartmartinchamber.org.

Yoga for Kids: Learn strength, balance, focus; bring towel or mat. Hobe Sound Public Library, 10595 SE US 1, 3:30-4:30 pm, Mar. 4. Ages 5-11. Register: 772-546-2257; library.martin.fl.us.

“A Funny Thing Happened on The Way To The Forum”: Musical comedy. Barn Theatre, 2400 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 8 pm Wed.-Sat., 2 pm Sun., Mar. 4-20. Ages older teen-adults. $25. Ticket: 772-287-4884; barn-theatre.com.

American Imagination: Portrayal of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss by Dr. George Frein. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2 pm, Mar. 4. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Strawberry Festival: Food, goods. First Presbyterian Church, 482 Tequesta Dr., Tequesta, 9 am, Mar. 4.

Antiques Festival: South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, noon-5 pm Mar. 4; 9 am-5 pm Mar. 5; 10 am-4:30 pm, Mar. 6. $6-$25. 941-697-7475; wpbaf.com.

Atlantic Classical Orchestra: Lyric Theatre, 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 4 pm, 8 pm, Mar. 4. $45-$45.

Paul Todd: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2200 NW US 1, Stuart, 7:30 pm, Mar. 4. $5-$15 offering. Ticket: 772-692-1171; groups.yahoo.com/group/princeofpeace.

Greek Festival: Greek food, music, dancers; children’s activities, vendors. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 2525 S 25th St., Fort Pierce, 11 am-10 pm Mar. 4-5, 11 am-7 pm Mar. 6. $2. 772-464-7194; stnickftp@aol.com.

Kayaking: around Pelican Island. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach, 9 am, Mar. 4. Reservation: 772-589-5050; DiscoverELC.org.

Understanding Dogs’ Body Language: Humane Society’s Adoption and Education Center, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, noon-1 pm, Mar. 4. Reservation: 772-388-3331 x18.

The Comedy Zone: Stand-up comedians. Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, 7:30 pm, 9:30 pm, Mar. 4-5 $15. Ages 18+. Tickets. 772-231-6990; riversidetheatre.com.

Italian American Civic Association Festival: Italian food, music, entertainment. 1600 25th St., Vero Beach, 11 am-11 pm, Mar. 4-6. 772-778-1522; iacavb.com.

Saint Edward’s Trunk show: Shopping spree of one-of-a-kind items from around country. Saint Edward’s School, 1895 Saint Edward’s Dr., Vero Beach, 9 am-5 pm Mar. 5, 10 am-4 pm Mar. 6. $5. steds.org. also: VIP Preview Party, 6 pm, Mar. 4. $25. Ticket: 772-231-5192; .

Sebastian River Art Center Grand Opening: Work of Frits Van Eeden. 1245 Main St., Sebastian. 4 pm Mar. 4.

Understanding Dog Body Language: Humane Society, 6230 77th St., noon-1 pm, Mar. 4. 772-388-3331; .

Connected Souls: Metropolitan Community Church, 4857 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 7 pm, Mar. 5. Donation. 772-221-2425; connected-souls.com.

Flyin’ Solo: Abacoa singles group. Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, 11:30 am, Mar. 5. Ages 18+. Register by Feb. 25: abacoa.com.

Spring Fest: Flea market, exhibit show, breakfast, demos. 3900 SW Citrus Blvd., Palm City, 9 am-3 pm, Mar. 5. $20/vendor spot. 772-418-2199.

Community Yard Sale: Hobe Sound Presbyterian Church, 11933 SE Juno Crescent, 8 am-1 pm, Mar. 5. 772-546-5043.

New To you Indoor Garage Sale: Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, corner of Mapp Road and Matheson, Palm City, 8 am-2 pm, Mar. 5. $30-$50/table. Register: 772-287-7237.

Fantasy Stew: Fantasy Theatre Factory actors create stew using stories, karaoke, costumes, props, puppets. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2 pm, Mar. 5. Grades PreK-6. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Skateboard Competition: Rio-Jensen Skate Park at Langford, NE Dixie Highway, Rio-Jensen Beach, 1 pm, Mar. 5. $15/contestant; $3/spectator. Register: 772-692-1163.

Wildlife around U.S.: Florida native wildlife with live animals. Hobe Sound Public Library, 10595 SE US 1, Hobe Sound, 10:30-11:30 am, Mar. 5. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Treasure Coast Home, Garden show: Showcases local businesses; exhibits, food. MC Fairgrounds, 9 am-4 pm Mar. 5, 10 am-3 pm, Mar. 6. Vendors: $400-$500. stuartmartinchamber.org.No Boundaries Beginners Program: Train to run or walk 5K event. Fleet Feet Stuart, 2440 NW US 1, 8 am Mar. 5, 6 pm Mar. 8. $75. Register: 772-232-9225; fleetfeetstuart.com.

Lincoln Day Dinner: Keynote speaker Gov. Rick Scott. Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 5:30 pm, Mar. 5. $125. martingop.org.

A Bromeliad Affair: how to use in home, garden. La Maison Fleurie Tropical Garden, N.E. Kubin Ave., Jensen Beach, 1 pm, Mar. 5. Register: 772-334-1094; calasantart@aol.com.

Le Bal Masque: United for Families offers trip to Brazil. Mariner Sands, 6500 SE Mariner Sands Dr., Stuart, 6:30 pm, Mar. 5. Adults. $125. Register: 772-398-2920; uff.us.

Caribbean Knights Auction: Pine School, Hobe Sound Campus, 12350 SE US 1, 6 pm, Mar. 5. $150. Ticket: 772-288-1222; .

Free One-Time-Only Screening: “Florida Crackers: the Cattlemen and Cowboys of Florida,” a Florida-produced independent film. Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. second St., Ft. Pierce, reception, 6 pm, showtime, 7 pm, Mar. 5. 772-461-4775.

Lincoln Day Dinner: Speaker Gov. Rick Scott; by MC Republicans. Hutchinson Island Marriott, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 5:30 pm, 7 pm speech, Mar. 5. $125. Reservation: 772-286-0615; martingop.org.

Smithsonian Marine Station Open House: Smithsonian Marine Station, 701 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce, 10 am-3 pm, Mar. 5. 772-462-6220; diederick@si.edu.

Smithsonian Open House: Smithsonian Marine Station, 701 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce, 10 am-3 pm, Mar. 5. 772-462-6220; sms.si.edu.

Yard Sale: First Congregational Church, 3601 Kirby Loop Rd., Fort Pierce, 8 am-noon, Mar. 5. 772-465-2082.

Spirit Of Nature Art Class: Tangle time. Oxbow Eco-Center, 5400 NE St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie, 10 am-noon, Mar. 5. Ages 10+. $20. Register: 772-785-5833; .

Stargazing At Bluefield: Bluefield Ranch, 30501 Bluefield Ranch Rd., Port St. Lucie, 7 pm-midnight, Mar. 5. RSVP: 772-462-2525; stlucieco.gov/erd.

Family Day: Tours, lunch, children activities, DC-3 plane rides. Missionary Flights International, 3170 Airmans Dr., Fort Pierce, 11 am-4 pm, Mar. 5. Free-$20 donation for plane rides; $40/family. 772-462-2395; missionaryflights.org.

All Aboard, Cruisin’ for a cause: Club Med, 3500 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 5:30 pm, Mar. 5. $50. Ticket: 772-460-9918; .

Singing Contest: $250 cash prize. St. Luke’s Epicopal Church, 5150 SE Railway Ave., Port Salerno, 10 am-4 pm, Mar. 5. Singing groups call 772-463-1448. 772-286-5455; stlukes.org.

Volunteer Open House: Manatee Observation and Education Center, 480 N Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, 2-4 pm, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7, June 4. Ages 14+. 772-216-3746; manateecenter.com.

Art With Out Walls: Bus tour of sculpture exhibits. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave., 9 am-noon, Mar. 5. also: Artist’s luncheon, symposium, noon, Rm. 122. Reservation: 772-579-1529; .

Knights of Columbus Dinner/Dance: Knights of Columbus Hall, 451 Ravenswood Ln, Port St. Lucie, 6:30, Mar. 5. Ages 21+. $25/couple. Ticket: 772-879-1351; .

Pig Roast: Food, fun, games, bands, contests. Hope Lutheran Church, 1750 SE Lennard Rd., Port St. Lucie, 11 am-3 pm, Mar. 5. $5-$10. Ticket: 772-335-4673.

Free Screening: “Florida Crackers: the Cattlemen and Cowboys of Florida.” Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St., Fort Pierce, reception, 6 pm, showtime, 7 pm, Mar. 5. 772-461-4775

Craft show: Riverview Park, Sebastian, 9 am-3 pm, Mar. 5. 772-388-5244; karlamp.1@juno.com.

Vero Beach Elks Dinner Dance: Corned beef, cabbage Irish dinner; entertainment. Vero Beach Elks Lodge, 1350 26th St., 5:30 pm cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner, Mar. 5. $20/ticket. Reservation: 772-562-8450.

Fashion show, Lunch And Card Party Fundraiser for Scholarships: Vero Beach Woman’s Club, 1534 21st St. 11 am Mar. 5. $20. Information: Ann Beyerle at 772-778-9909 or lbinvero@aol.com.

Botanical Fest Plant, Garden Sale: Palms, exotics, native plants, fruit trees, garden accessories. FIT, 150 W University Blvd., Melbourne, 8 am-4 pm, Mar. 5. 321-674-6155; sandersb@fit.edu.

Garage Sale: Indoor, air conditioning. Vero Beach Community Center, 2266 14th Ave., 8 am-12:30 pm, Mar. 5. $10/table. Register: 772-770-6517; covb.org.

LoPresti Charity Breakfast: Fly-in, drive-in, speaker. Sebastian Airiport, 210 E Airport Dr., Sebastian, 9-11:30 am, Mar. 5. $8 donation. Benefits Boy Scouts. 772-562-4757; LoPrestiAviation.com.

Sonic Splendor Concert: by Brevard Symphony Orchestra. King Center, Melbourne, 2pm, 8 pm, Mar. 5. $34-$45. Ticket: 321-242-2219, kingcenter.com.

Flea Market: Rummage sale; come to sell or buy. Liberty Magnet Elementary, 6850 81st St., Vero Beach, 8 am-noon, Mar. 5. $15/parking space, table. Benefits Liberty’s Relay for Life team. 772-564-5299; .

Treasure Coast Home, Garden show: Exhibits, food. Martin County Fairgrounds, 10 am-3 pm, Mar. 6. stuartmartinchamber.org.

Spring Training Classic 10K: Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, 7:30 am, Mar. 6. $30-$35. Register: springtraining10K.com.

OPUS Fashion show, Concert: Monarch Country Club, 1801 SW Monarch Club Dr., Palm City, 2 pm, Mar. 6. Reservation: 772-475-6744; .

Knights Of Columbus Pancake Breakfast: Pancakes, eggs, sausage, french toast, grits, orange juice, coffee, tea. Knights of Columbus, 7251 SW Gaines Ave., Stuart, 8-11:30 am, Mar. 6. Free-$5. 772-286-7507; KofC6241.org.

The Oak Ridge Boys: Sunrise Theatre, 117 S. second St., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Mar. 6. $48-$58. 772-461-4775; sunrisetheatre.com.

Open Auditions: “Arsenic and old Lace.” Pineapple Playhouse, 700 W Weatherbee Rd., Fort Pierce, 7 pm, Mar. 6-8. Ages 20-70. 772-465-0366; PineapplePlayhouse.com.

EcoFest: Live animals, music, crafts, educational booths. Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach, noon-4 pm, Mar. 6. 772-589-5050; DiscoverELC.org.

“The Producers”: Broadway musical. Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, 8 pm Mar. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; 7:30 pm Mar. 3, 9-10, 16-17; 2 pm Mar. 3, 5-6, 9-10, 12-13, 16-17, 19-20. $36-$65. Ticket: 772-231-6990; riversidetheatre.com.

Look for less Event: Spring fashion show. Humane Society of Vero Beach and IRC Vero Beach Thrift Shop, 4445 20th St., Vero Beach, noon-4 pm, Mar. 6. . also: HSVB&IRC Sebastian Thrift Shop 441 Sebastian Blvd. Sebastian, (772) 589-0323

Cracker Playday Rodeo: Fellsmere Riding Club Arena, 13101 99th St., 1 pm, Mar. 6. $4-$8. 772-473-0989; fellsmereridingclub.com.

“Chasing Rainbows, a Garland Of Songs”: Theatre-Go-Round Dinner Theatre, 2625 34th Ave., Vero Beach, 4:30 p.m., Mar. 6, 27, Apr. 17. Adults. Reservation: 772-569-1116.

Brevard Symphony Orchestra: Community Church of Vero Beach, 7:30 pm, Mar. 6. $50.

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Many times, a lack of student attendance has nothing to do with the Yoga teacher. For example: When students experience job changes, divorce, illness, a death in the family, or an automobile accident – these are circumstances, which are beyond the control of a Yoga instructor.

Yet, student motivation is an area where we can definitely help. The following are some methods for raising the motivation level in our students, in anyone we meet, and within oneself.

Record keeping, or documenting goals achieved, is a great way to measure our progress toward our objectives. When students have a track record of all their successes in life, they become inspired and motivated. This not only applies to Yoga, but to life itself.

It is easy to lose the will to go on, if we believe we are not worthy of anything. One’s inner vision can easily become so distorted, that we believe we are failures, and we do not deserve to succeed. If we believe anything about ourselves, it should be positive, inspiring, and raise our spirits.

Yoga must become a lifestyle for students to experience complete health. Students should be constantly reminded to practice Yoga at home, while traveling, or in any place they go. Sitting up straight, walking tall, and standing erect, are every day examples of correct posturing and proper alignment (asanas). Good posture can be practiced at any time.

The same can be said for Yogic breathing techniques (pranayama). We breathe all day; therefore, why not make a conscious effort to breathe correctly? Bastrika, Udgeeth, Nadi Shodana, Shitali, Ujjayi, Dirgha, and Kapalabhati pranayama can be practiced throughout the day. Granted, we may not want to practice all of them in a public place, but breathing correctly, and fully, will increase the quality of our lives.

Are students learning anything about Yamas and Niyamas in your classes? They do not have to learn them all at once. You could briefly cover one aspect, over the course a week, at the end of your class, or after meditation. This would give your Yoga students motivation and encouragement.

Mantra and Japa can be practiced mentally, at home, while traveling, or in between tasks. Regardless of religion, prayer is a universal concept. We live at a time when people say they are too busy to pray. They are busy working and making money. While it is true we need money to survive, it is false to claim we have no time for prayer.

Most Hatha Yoga classes do not discuss religion or prayer. In fact, praying and spiritual growth are not covered in detail, because there have been many conflicts over religion. Yet, the concepts and benefits of prayer are universal to all religions. Praying is good for spiritual health and motivation.

Making quiet time for a short meditation is something very few people do. Meditation can help us in many ways, but mental focus also brings about a new state of awareness, and the motivation to make positive changes.

Yoga teachers should also develop a handout – to cover living a Yogic lifestyle. This would provide information about the benefits of developing a “home Yoga practice.” Students can then make healthy changes gradually, as a result of the information you provide.

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The public view of Yoga has dramatically changed. At one time the vast majority of Yoga schools were home businesses. These days, every fitness studio has Yoga classes and many corporate fitness centers have added Yoga classes to the schedule. So, how else could a local Yoga teacher help your business?

Each business has, within itself, safety hazards, repetitive motion injuries, stressed out employees, and an atmosphere that requires optimum morale. Every possible life skill can be gained from the steady practice of Yoga.

Safety hazards need to be listed in at least two categories, from actual hazards to potential hazards. An actual hazard such as a back injury that occurred in the past, which often happens to employees holding a specific job, or within a particular department, can be prevented by having a Yoga specialist observe the physical movements of those employees.

In an office setting, Yoga techniques can be introduced to gently stretch tendons, muscles, and soft tissue. This has often been referred to as “Office Yoga” and will actually increase productivity as office employees “recharge their batteries.”

Within a manufacturing or shipping environment, employees face many risks. Shifting and lifting objects can cause many accidents or repetitive motion injuries. There is also the potential for injury when employees who monitor machinery become less aware of hazards around them. Yoga practice helps employees to increase their awareness on the job.

Repetitive motion injuries can occur on any job. The cost of worker’s compensation claims is enough to make any business take preventative action. Yoga classes and Yoga safety programs offer employees methods for preventing injuries. Installing a Yoga program does create a positive atmosphere in the workplace.

Stressed out employees will benefit from any Yoga exercises or techniques. The fact is that stress will cost every company a fortune in health insurance premiums and potential claims. Think of the sick time, lack of production, poor morale, potential office turmoil, and worker’s compensation claims. In each case Yoga offers a low cost alternative for small to medium businesses.

Yoga classes in the workplace create an atmosphere of optimum morale. Employees get the message that upper management cares about their well being, when Yoga classes are available. These small “perks” create harmony in the office, on the production floor, and within shipping departments.

Even a worker who is disgruntled will realize the benefits of a corporate Yoga program. Yoga also helps employees develop new life skills such as anger management, stress reduction, moderate diet, healthy living, self-esteem, and much more. The truth is: There are so many benefits to be gained by introducing Yoga into the corporate sector that management is “crazy” not to offer it.

Imagine a company with happy, healthy, and appreciative employees. Yoga could be inserted into the work schedule, for a half-hour per day, and you would still increase productivity. Yoga training in the workplace is truly a “win – win” situation for both the employees and the ownership.

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Fushi Wellbeing has just introduced the very best of yoga equipment and yoga products to complement their lifestyle section. Yoga sublime and soulful is a wonderful discipline that has a huge number of health benefits. Yoga has become so popular that there are now so many more yoga accessories to choose from to enhance your practise. Yoga locks, Yoga books, Yoga Mats, Yoga DVDs, Yoga straps and renowned Manduka yoga mats are just some of whats out on offer. the Fushi Expert panel has selected the best yoga products to complement their ethical lifestyle range

Yoga mats are probably the most popular of all yoga equipment available. A good yoga mat will really help enhance your everyday yoga practise and make yoga even more enjoyable for you. A yoga mat is essential is helping to provide support and grip whilst cushioning you from the floor and improving your balance. A good yoga mat will also help improve co ordination and enable greater stability. Yoga mats with a non slip surface like the Manduka yoga mat will help with fast paced exercises and above all will be durable. Yoga mats also improve your safety and define your space in the studio help provide traction. It is much more comfortable to do the yoga poses over a soft surface than over a cold, hard floor and a travel yoga mat like Manduka Superlite travel yoga mat is ideal to take away on holiday. Fushis selection of ethical and eco friendly yoga mats are available in a wide range of complimentary colours, styles and sizes, providing optimum support during yoga practice.

Fushi Wellbeing offers a range of yoga accessories, yoga mats, yoga blocks, yoga cotton straps, yoga mat towels perfect for Bikram yoga and plenty more yoga equipment that will perfectly complement your practise. Fushi has also selected a range of books on Yoga to help with understanding this amazing discipline and improving your knowledge and daily practise.

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The Wai Lana Sport Yoga Mat Bag is practical and durable, so you can transport all of your yoga gear with ease! The Yoga Sport Bag is large enough to fit any size yoga mat. The main compartment features a two-way zipper closure to keep all of your gear secure. Additional inside pockets hold all of your personal items. The Yoga Sport Bag features a washable cotton exterior with a waterproof vinyl interior. The Wai Lana Yoga Sport Yoga Mat Bag is lightweight and durable making it the perfect accessory for the yogi on the go!

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