Posted on Apr 9th, 2009
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Sanieh
A Wonderful time was had by all this past weekend in Nashville! This workshop weekend was full circle for me in a few ways… especially in the closing session.
People from many different stages in my life from TN, KY, Hawaii, and Austin represented an incredible weekend for me and everyone.
Beautiful Emily, who was there when I first found yoga while living on the Healing Big Island of Hawaii, through my beloved teacher, Cori, was there to remind me of my excitement when certain parts of my new practice “clicked” in those very early days of yoga…seeing her was an absolute blessing and full circle moment as it had been years since I’d seen her and it was well before teaching was even a seedling in my world. I felt grounded and humbled and I felt so very supported having her there.
So many familiar faces and to complete the circle, new friends made as well.
Thank you all for being a part of *my* blessing in being. I look forward to reuniting next time...Hey Mike, a winter session sounds fun ;)
Changes are on the horizon I tell you WHAT!
It’s a whole other conversation I could get into about my thoughts on yoga teachers (or teachers of anything really…) using metaphors of things they’ve never experienced. So part of my teaching practice has become about using them only when they are based on a journey that I have actually been on…so that I actually know and have personal experience on what the hay I’m talking about rather than talking out of my neck trying to sound melodic, poetic or esoteric or something. So … here goes:
I once went white water river rafting and even at its most calm point; the strength of the river wouldn’t have any upstream paddling. I remember nearly drowning due to not only my resistance when I fell out into the water, but also my fear of what *could* happen down the river.
There have been tons of internal changes at one location in particular where I teach and as a result, instead of resisting the waters and fighting it, I was put in a position to make a decision that I might not have made (at this time and to this degree that is) had these changes not come to fruition. I chose to relax and let the waters take me where they will. The Universe stepped up somethin’ fierce and opportunity knocked, quite loudly and within the same few days that this all unloaded I might add, and without my petitioning. In a way, my ease in the change was petition in and of itself…or at least it was an energetic signal that said “OK I’m letting go now, what else have you got for me?”
Those changes will be posted to my website soon in full, and a newsletter is going on next week (hopefully) with all the details...
To any of my dear student-friends who might be in a bit of a shock with the new knowledge that my schedule will be shifting due to this unexpected news, please understand that I too did not see it coming. Things happen as I said and so I simply had to respond to what was served to me without notice.
The good news is that It that feels good to me, this whole “trusting the Universe” thing. I’ve spent a lot of time building classes and I’m not really one to up and change classes too often since I believe in the power of consistency and building and the time it takes to do so effectively, but sometimes shit happens… this was one of those time and so I CHOSE to find JOY and OPPORTUNITY instead of cow patties.
What else…?
OH! I’m GONNA BE AN AUNT! AUNT SANIEH! I cannot tell you, I almost feel like it’s *my* baby! My brother, who I am very close too is pregnant! Well, he’s not pregnant but you get what I’m saying. It’s a beautiful time for me because I feel as though it’s single handedly my duty to bring the full Shakti force to this child representing my mother who is no longer in her body… for both the little peanut and my brother who so wishes Mom was here for the news. All I could do was scream “OH MY GOSH!” over and over and over. My mother would have been beside herself… I guess she is … with her first grandchild on the way. It’s looking like a December baby and I think my role in life just increased significantly!
Moving on…
This Wed. morning was the first of the Shantih Rasa classes held at the Shakti Bhakti Buddha Lounge (that would be my home if you haven’t seen it) and everyone seemed to really enjoy it. It’s going to get more and more juicy as the first one was about working through a few kinks but it was pretty great. I’ve got another this Wed for those who responded but couldn’t get it due to space but I am considering making it a regular Monday night thing to pace the week. What do you all think? If it works and is consistent, I might open another day/time… but I’m leaning towards Monday night. It’s a very small class but I promise you, nothing is missing!
Oh, I will be attending and teaching a few sessions at a Mother’s Day weekend retreat with my sweet teacher friend Charles ( who has been around teaching yoga for so long that his website is www.yogateacher.com!) at the Margaret Austin Center in May. Charles has EXTENDED the EARLY BIRD registration for any students of mine for ONE MORE WEEK (which is Next Tuesday!) if you think you might want to attend. If so, here is the information link: http://yogateacher.com/text/retreats/txrajamay/frontpage.html ... If you are thinking you’d like to attend, be sure and let him know you are a student-friend so get the extended discount. This weekend promises to be one of relaxation, live music, lots of meditation and pranayam and even more free time to take care of your beautiful selves!
I’ll also add that there are men who attend this weekend as well. If you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to email me… I’ll be there though
More soon…
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Sanieh
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Posted on Apr 18th, 2009
by Sanieh
1:52am
Oh it's been a week. It's also been a very long day full of yoga, teaching, yoga meeting at the new Yoga Vida 707 on 7th street which turned into a load of fun in and of itself... I'm tapped, I'm full, I'm excited, I'm inspired, I've got flutters in my belly, I'm beautifully anxious, I'm changing with everything else around me and I am welcoming the possibilities that are arising from the view that is being content with where my life is and the direction its headed.
I'm in a very creative space at the moment...
It's no secret that one studio whom I've dedicated most of my schedule to for almost 2 years now up until very recently has decided to go about some changes that would affect the livelihood of some of Austin's most talented and dedicated teachers of yoga. We came together in numbers to stand for what was right, with moral integrity and in representation for the collective whole including those who felt without a voice... while the decision and changes have been put on pause for further review, it's been disheartening to see how badly this has affected the moral of the collective and the energy that has gone into what has appeared to be without moral integrity, thought, or care of those of us who have dedicated our lives to Sva Yaya; self study and the path of living and teaching yoga.
While everyone is entitled to choice, the power of it and the power and liberation to change their minds, many sit in anticipation to see what card will be drawn next by those who pilot the YY ship. This new and unexpected unfolding came to me in surprise just before my trip to Nashville and my creative juices immediately began to flow; which in and of itself is a huge sign of spiritual maturity and growth that has taken many years and attempts in conditioning. I have vowed to stay aligned with that of my chosen path of goodness and self study and have vowed to stop at nothing, to dissolve anything, and to walk into whatever I need to fulfill the call of that which has been placed on my life. Opportunity came to me right before getting this news, and immediately following and for that I am grateful and am FINALLY, FINALLY in a space of complete TRUST that the Universe, the Intelligence, has my best interest in its palm always... in every way and in every aspect of this precious life I GET to live.
What i have found is that when we are in alignment with our highest self, highest intention for the good of all involved and on the path of our Dharma, things make more sense and when they don't, we are OK with that because we trust. It's taken me years and years to actually get that... that it's constant work, constant patience and a constant practice of compassion and understanding that nothing comes over night. I see the beauty around me know, I see the beauty within myself. I'm actually touching the seeds of happiness within rather than seeking them in the external world. When I find this space within myself first, I am most open to receiving beauty far beyond anything I could have ever come up with on my own because I am at ease and beautifully peaceful...even in the storms of life. Every time, when we find ourselves aligned with our highest nature; our own light and goodness, we become more in tuned and with a heightened awareness for life's possibilities in its beautiful and unexpected unfolding.
I sit here writing this when I should be sleeping yet I write with excitement and awe, with a filled heart even in the spaces of the unknown. The unknown of what will come with this studio situation that I have dedicated much of my life to and have built a community within, the unknown of the "beautiful and rare" connections I've made with people recently, the unknown of what my life will look like next year at this time, the unknown of what I'll be feeling at this time next weekend even. All I know for sure is that I am learning to trust that I am protected, that I am connected, that I am loved, that my work matters, and that I am not alone on this journey.
"In Love no longer "thou" and "I" exist, For self has passed away in the Beloved."
-Attar
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Posted on Apr 24th, 2009
by Sanieh
*correction*-if you just opened my reminder newsletter, It stated that my new Wed class at Yoga Vida 707 begins next week... ACTUALLY it begins the following Wed (the first Wed in May)*
REMINDER:
Shantih Rasa Home practice Friday Mornings 930-1030 and Monday evenings 6-7pm in my home space starting MAY 1!
Limited space availble and May is half way filled up already. If you wish to attend, you must pre-register in advance to reserve your spot and to get details. Classes are $12 each or a 5 card pass can be purchased for $55.
sanieh@saniehyoga.com
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