January Joy

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January Offerings from Karusia Nirmala
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~ Divine Grace, by Rassouli ~


Greetings Beloved Reader, 

You are standing on holy ground right now. Yes, you are. And so am I, as well as every single one of us.


Right now.


How can this be?

 

We find ourselves in the sacred pause known as the Twelve Nights of Christmas. We have passed the point of the longest night of the year, and are moving towards more light as light moves towards us. We are at a threshold between the old year and the new one to come. This time also marks a portal between an old and a new world, as heralded by the long-ago birth of a saint who came to bring hope, love and healing to all.

 

Let’s take advantage of this transcendent arc of Christmas, and let's create more opportunities to pause and wonder........ We can ride the current of heightened energy that is available during this liminal time. Standing outside the busy-ness of daily living, we can use this holy time to reflect. We can review our journey to date. We can choose to celebrate our successes and freely release our disappointments, with gratitude for lessons learned. We can rest and recharge our inner batteries. We can dream into what we envision next for ourselves. We can remember what we truly love, and what makes our hearts sing.

 

Not everyone can take time off from work or duties, but the good news is that every one of us can find five to fifteen minutes daily to dedicate to the craft of reflection. Yes we can, and here's how!

 

Make arrangements so that you will not be disturbed. Set a mood for meditation by lighting a candle, brewing your favourite healing tea, reading a meaningful poem or prayer.... there are so many doorways that open onto each individual's personal inner courtyard of bliss! Set a timer for seven minutes and turn it on. Smile softly and begin to rest your awareness on your breathing. Allow your breath to slow down naturally. Be gentle, don’t push. stay with this for a while.

Now, imagine a small light glowing in the inner chamber of your heart. As you continue to breathe smoothly, you observe that this light gradually begins to grow and shine further in all directions and dimensions. This light illuminates first your chest, then every cell in your physical being, and then spills into the space around you. Rest your attention on your breath and the light as they fill and surround you. Thoughts and sensations are bound to rise and fall; let them flow freely in the background like waves on the ocean or clouds in the sky. Keep returning to your breath and your light.

 

When your timer chimes, bring your session gently to a close with a word of gratitude or a bow. Take a few moments to tune into your experience. Do you feel different, lighter, calmer? Write a reflection in your journal if you feel moved. 

 

Try this every day! Trust me, a short daily dive into holy territory will make a difference and it will change you. Remember, whenever any one of us shines more brightly, all beings benefit. Imagine if each one of us were to dedicate five more minutes daily to bringing more peace and light into this world... Individually and together, I believe we can tip the balance and bring new life into this world. 

 

I continue to be grateful for yoga, qigong, breath and You! May we all become radiant together. 
What do I offer?
I teach people how to move, think and breathe in new ways that free them to be the best they can be. For this, I draw on a lifetime of exploration in dance, anatomy, prayer, yoga and qigong. I bring the sensibility of the artist and mystic to healing. My services include: 

Traditional hatha yoga. Blending movement, breath and concentration to create equipoise.

Women's QiGong. Sensing and cultivating energy In order to skilfully clear stagnation and build health and inner resources.


Yoga Nidra. Cellular rest, amplified by guided imagery to cleanse and refresh psyche and soma.

~ Classes are small, which allows me to customize for your needs. My training as a yoga therapist gives me many tools to help you balance your biomechanics, your nerves, your hormones and your emotions while having fun and learning new skills that will boost your vitality and well-being. My background as an artist helps you to find beauty and harmony on your path. ~

I also offer the following services by appointment:


~ Private Classes
~ Yoga Therapy
~ Tarot and Oracle Card Readings (Consider hiring me to read for your holiday party or corporate event!
~ Instruction in breath and meditation

~ Reiki Healing and Laying on of Hands

January Public Classes & Events

Classes resume on January 8, 2018.

All classes are held in the Amenity Room at 21 Nassau St. Please enter through the garden pathway west of the main doors. Mats and props are supplied.

Mondays
Hatha Yoga 5:30-6:45pm. By donation.
Women's QiGong  7-8:15pm. $15.

Thursdays
Yoga Nidra 7-8:15pm. $20.
~ no class on January 18 ~

Women’s Chakra Tune Up
Sunday January 21, 2-4:30pm. $40 
~ see details below ~
Women's Chakra Tune Up
Sunday Jan. 21, 2-4:30pm. $40.
 
We will play with movement, breath and visualization to help you begin, or deepen your connections to these marvellous energy centers and the wisdom they hold for us. You will take home a chakra connection practice to further your journey.

~ RSVP to hold your space ~
Justice
What is inner balance? How does one achieve such a thing?  Each one of our figure's chakras is illuminated, and all centers are beautifully aligned in a channel that joins heaven and earth. This sacred vertical, and the symmetry of the composition give a sense of deep inner stillness. Try the exercise in the newsletter above, and see if you can touch this place within yourself. It will always set you right and bring you home to yourself. 

from The Star Tarot by Kathy McClelland
Tarot and Oracle cards communicate through a language of image, symbol, colour, memory and feeling. They stimulate our intuition and open us up to new possibilities beyond our usual patterns. A reading can shine a fresh perspective on any aspect of your life; the cards are very loving and direct in their guidance. I would be delighted to read for you in person, by Skype or FaceTime, or by email.

The turning of the year is a lovely time to book a reading. Review and clear 2017, and begin your adventure into 2018 with insight and vigour!

January Special: One hour reading customized to your needs: $70 (HST included) 
Beaming Love to you right now, Dear Reader!
May you wrap yourself in the magic of this sacred time and dream yourself into a 
beautiful future. 

Namaste,
Karusia Nirmala Wroblewski
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