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Gratitude | |
In our community we have many wonderful people who quietly offer support, love, and generosity and who are truly an example of all things Yoga.
This month we would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to Uma Dabral. Umaji has supported our classes, workshops and Pilgrimages with Panditji, opened her home to us for meditations, graced us with her knowledge and love during cooking classes. Umaji, your kind heart, giving nature, sense of humor and brilliant spirit are appreciated by all in our community.
Bahut Dhanyavad!
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Full Moon Meditations |
Full Moon Meditations in the Himalayan Tradition are a wonderful opportunity to connect with the rest of the Himalayan Tradition family wherever we are around the world.
Panditji and Umaji have graciously offered to host the June Full Moon Meditation at their home. Please contact Jyoti for details.
If you are unableto attend the Full Moon Meditation in person, please sit in the "cave of your heart" at 8pm Calgary time. 2011 Dates Wed, Jun 15 8pm MST
Fri, Jul 15 8pm MST
Sat, Aug 13 8pm MST Mon, Sept 12 8pm MST
Tues, Oct 11 8pm MST
Thur, Nov 10 8pm MST
Sat, Dec 10 8pm MST
Your donation is greatly appreciated!
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MUSINGS BY JYOTI | | Enough . . .
What is enough? This is a question I have been pondering lately in all areas of my life. I have learned that enough is different for everyone. I have learned that enough can change from enough to too much or not enough in the beat of a heart. I have learned that the pursuit of enough is a slippery slope on the razor's edge and can end in feeling guilty, feeling disconnected, feeling like you should have done more.
What if instead of wanting, pursuing and needing to have enough (money, youth, time, possessions, friends, education) we choose contentment with what is? What if we choose to be happy, fulfilled and nurtured just as we are?
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Namaste! 
Swami Veda Bharati is Coming to Calgary!!!
We are all very excited about Swamiji's summer visit. Please see the "Special Events" Section below for details.
As mentioned in our last newsletter, The Solar Science Workshop has been rescheduled for June 10 and 11. Panditji will introduce Solar Science on Friday evening. Saturday he will teach Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations), Gayatri Mantra, Agni Sara & Mudras. See the "Calgary Workshops" section below for more details. If you cannot attend both days, we would love to see you for just one session. Please pre-register by this Wednesday, June 8 by calling the Yoga Studio North at 403-286-6161. We hope to see you there!
Dates have been set for Panditij's annual "Beyond Imagination" Pilgrimage to the Himalayas. Please see the "Pilgrimage to India" section for details.
New Class: Food Sadhana: Cooking classes with Panditji and Uma. See "Calgary Classes" section for details. Panditji's classes at Yoga Studio North will continue until June 23rd. He welcomes you to drop in to any of his classes before we break for the summer.
Join Panditji & Uma for the Full Moon Meditation on June 15th at their home in Calgary. Contact Jyoti for details.
Panditji & The HYMC Team
Panditji now offers teachings and inspirations for our spiritual journey on his Blog, onTwitter, and on Facebook.
 
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Calgary Classes | |
New Class! Food Sadhana: Cooking Class with Panditji and Uma. Food Sadhana is not your typical "add 1 cup of flour and stir until blended" cooking class. While there will be a delicious Indian lunch to be had and you will receive recipes for the dishes, this class will come from a more spiritual and philosophical place. Addressing things like intention while preparing, mindfulness, etc.
Please note that space is limited to 6 only so it will be first come first serve until the class is full. Space Still Available!
When: Friday June 10, 17 & 24, 2011
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Panditji's Home. Call Jyoti for the address
Cost: $25 per class. Drop in may be available if there is room, call Jyoti 403-804-2425 before classes to see if we have space.
On-Going Classes
Panditji's Classes at the Yoga Studio North
will continue until June 23rd -
Please drop in to any of the classes!
Traditional Yoga Nidra
Every Tuesday, May 3-June 21, 2011 7:00-8:00 am
Drop in for Yoga Nidra at The Yoga Studio North*, Varsity Location. Registration not required. YSN Drop in fees apply.
Exercises for Joints & Glands: Gentle Movements
Every Thursday May 5-June 23, 2011 7:00 to 8:00 am
Drop in anytime at The Yoga Studio North*, Varsity Location
Registration not required. YSN Drop in fees apply.
Meditation & Satsang
Every Thursday May 5 - June 23, 2011 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Registration not required. Please Drop In to Join Panditji for an inspiring evening. Yoga Studio Drop in fees apply.
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Calgary Workshops |
 Weekend Workshop: The Surya Namaskar Workshop has been rescheduled for June 10 & 11!
Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations), Gayatri-Mantra and the study of Solar Science with Pandit Dabral
Friday June 10, 6:30-9:00 pm $45
Saturday June 11, 1:00-5:00 pm $80
Attend both sessions for $115.00
Mudras and Mantras in The Solar Science: A seminar in which you will build and experience the foundation of the yoga practice within the Solar Science, Surya Vijnana. A thorough explanation of the Gayatri-mantra will be followed by japa (the repetition of the mantra) according to the tradition of the Himalayan yogis. Special sessions of Surya Namaskara with mantras will be given along with kriyas (cleansing practices) for the awakening of the prana in the solar plexus.
This event will be held at Yoga Studio North, Varsity Location (formerly Crowchild Square). Please pre-register by calling the Yoga Studio at 403-286-6161. Thank you!
Click here to see the Schedule for the Weekend.
This is sure to be a fascinating workshop - please Join us!
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Special Events |
An Event with Swami Veda Bharati
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A rare opportunity to share an audience with Sri Swami Veda Bharati. Join us for a Satsang with Swamiji and a two night event on Shiva Sankalpa Sukta; a Vedic commentary on learning the skill of living a happy and joyful life.
Save these dates:
Tuesday August 16th, 2011 - Satsang
Thursday August 18th & Friday August 19th, 2011 -
Shiva Sankalpa Sukta Event
More details to be announced.
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PILGRIMAGE TO INDIA |
 Beyond Imagination! Pilgrimage to India with Pandit Dabral, Ph.D. Sept 9-26, 2011
Join Panditji for his annual Pilgrimage to the sacred sights of the Himalayan Mountains of Northern India. Spend time at Swami Rama's ashram in Rishikesh. Journey to Badrinath, Kalimath, Kedarnath, Joshimath, Triyuginarayan and many other sacred places in the Himalayas. Cost: $3000 U.S. Please contact Jyoti for more information.
This is a trip you won't want to miss!!! |
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Bhagavad Gita Insights | |
From "Practical Lessons on the Bhagavad Gita" by Pandit Hari Shankar Dabral,Ph.D.
For Bhagavad Gita Insights from previous newsletters, please visit Panditji's website by clicking here
Bhagavad Gita insights for June:
Cultivating Oneself
Everyone faces problems and difficult circumstances in life. The Gita is here to teach us and give us the opportunity to rise. We are a temple we visit each day in meditation. We light a candle at the heart center. We bow. We pay our homage to that Inner-dweller. We meditate and receive mental peace, shantih, then gently come out from that temple. We can take that peace everywhere we go. With every single action we perform, we can keep that peace in our mind. That is how we cultivate ourselves.
We are all Arjuna. Deep inside we all are seeking some kind of knowledge, guidance, and liberation. We don't want to be bound; we want to feel that we are really free. The joy of that freedom comes from within.
To read the rest of this article, Please Click here to link to Bhagavad Gita Insights on Panditji's website, then go to "June 2011".
Please join us next month for Bhagavad Gita insights on "The Three Gunas". Hari Om!
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