Radiance March Newsletter

MESSAGE FROM MASUDA

It's time to come out of hibernation and enjoy the spring season. Spring is a time of renewal and transition. I like to mark the season with a few rituals to help me ease into the warmer weather, and accommodate the shifts in my own mind and body.

I wanted some type of cleanse to release any negative energy I had stored from the winter months. I decided to visit a Korean bath house and sign up for the house special, which was a body scrub and massage. For the first few minutes the body scrub felt awkward and painful, but as soon as I relaxed I began to enjoy it. At the end I felt light and very connected to my body.

I am also beginning the season with a 40-day meditation to replace some of the habits I had acquired this winter such as hibernating at home and eating lots of bread and chocolate. I chose a simple meditation for bringing prosperity and support into my life and I have enjoyed practicing it every morning. I meditate for 11-31 minutes depending on the demands of the day.

Finding a way to cleanse negative energy and starting a 40-day meditation are simple ways to change old habits and invite new possibilities into your life. I encourage you to welcome the spring season with your own rituals. Your body and mind will appreciate it.

Much Love,
Masuda

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Go Deeper in Your Practice with Annie Sunday, March 29, 2009 2:00-4:30pm $35 early registration by March 27 $45 late registration Svaroopa style yoga is a gentle and safe approach that focuses on releasing and unraveling tensions deep in the spine through postures and breath work. The physical changes are profound. Newbie Yoga with Marina Saturday April 4, 2009 2:00-4:00pm $30 early registration by April 2 $40 late registration Learn the fundamentals of Vinyasa yoga! Students will learn the basics of standing and seated poses, as well as some pranyama (breathing) and relaxation techniques. Living with Fearlessness and Expansiveness with Darshan Kaur Saturday, April 18, 2009 2:00-4:30pm $35 early registration by April 16 $45 late registration Even in these difficult and stressful times, we can live our life with fearlessness and a sense of expansion of spirit. Yogi Bhajan challenged us to "be the lighthouse" in the difficult times, and this workshop will give us some techniques for doing that. Breath, Meditation, & Yoga with Annie Sunday, April 19, 2009 2:00-4:30pm $35 early registration by April 17 $45 late registration Svaroopa style yoga is based on a significantly different way of working with your body than most yoga traditions and can completely transform your practice and your life. Invoke Your Intuitive Mind with Sat Kartar Saturday, April 25, 2009 2:00-4:30pm $35 early registration by April 23 $45 late registration The intuitive mind is achieved by invoking the third eye known as Ajna Chakra. When Ajna is awakened, you can see all and know all. Learning to Let Go of Control and Worry in Your Life with Paige Saturday, April 26, 2009 2:00-4:30pm $35 early registration by April 23 $45 late registration Have you ever wished that you could live everyday without worry or feeling the need to control things in your life? As challenging as this may appear, this workshop will give you everyday tools and techniques to begin letting go of control and worry in your life. Click here to register online.

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KUNDALINI YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

I'm very excited to announce that we will be hosting a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training this fall. We are offering an introductory workshop for the teacher teaching on May 2, 2009.

This is a great opportunity to meet the lead teachers and experience an afternoon of transformation. Open to all levels.

Check out our webite for Teacher Training Information.

The Awakened Self Workshop
Saturday, May 2, 2009
12:30-4:30pm
$50 early registration by April 30
$60 late registration

Just as atoms form into molecules and molecules into cells, so the self is made up of a multiplicity of sub-personalities, or energy patterns. We can either communicate with these energy patterns, or we can manipulate them through our way of life. Manipulation eventually leads to loss of touch with the Self; engaging in dialogue with these energy patterns is the beginning of awareness. Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness.

Join Sunder Singh and Kartar Singh in a process to explore and experience the Awakened Self. The self is the vehicle for our awakening. The question is not the casting aside or the transcending of the self, but rather how to change one's viewpoint. The awareness we experience right now is the awareness of our Awakened Self; however, instead of being present with our awareness, we often escape the present into the past, the future, and the attachment to I, me, mine, and others. This course will help set you on a foundation to become master of your Self.
Click here for more information

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NEW OFFERINGS

Paige Valdiserri and Bob Hickman are joining our staff to offer private consultations at Radiance Yoga.

Soul Coaching with Paige Valdiserri
Paige Valdiserri is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, Personal Soul Coach, and trained in past life regression and hypnosis.

Paige helps students clear away their blocks by creating self awareness deeper connections to their soul's life lessons and journey. Students work in various personal areas to break toxic life patterns that keep them stuck in their daily lives, careers, and personal relationships. Students will work through their fears, traumas, grief, and worry by utilizing various trauma techniques such as past life regression, hypnosis, and self awareness/healing activities.

Appointments Available on:
Tuesdays-Thursdays: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Sundays: 1:00pm-6:00pm

Intuitive Consulting with Bob Hickman
Bob Hickman is a professional Intuitive Consultant and Trance Channel Medium of the Spiritualist tradition with 25 years of experience.

Working with his trusty Spirit Guide, Fletcher, he will bring to you this "Other Side" perspective to help you find direction and solace on your journey through this life. Bob provides a variety of services to benefit students including psychic readings, trance channeling and past-life regressions.

Readings Available at Radiance Yoga
Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-4:00pm

For appointments please call 703-535-8282

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BOOK CLUB

The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

Monday, April 6, 2009
7:30 - 9:00pm
Free Community Event!

The Art of Possibility is a collection of illustrations and advice that suggests a way to change your entire outlook on life and, in the process, open up a new realm of possibility. Packed with such examples of personal and professional interactions, the book presents complex ideas on perception and recognition in a readable, useable style.

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BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

1. Enlightenment

2. Peace & Tranquility

3. Wisdom

4. Joy & Happiness

5. Love & Compassion

6. Stress Reduction & Good Health

7. Improved Brain Function

8. Discover Your Purpose & Gifts

JOIN THE RADIANCE YOGA REFERRAL PROGRAM
We're asking our students to share their love of yoga with friends and family. We're introducing a referral program that offers you 15% off your next purchase at Radiance Yoga when you refer 4 new students to our studio. Be sure to pick up referral cards at the front desk when you check in for classes. This is a wonderful opportunity to share the gift of yoga!