MorningMysore

Dear Ashtangis,

According to the astrology calendar Friday is a moon day. There won’t be morning mysore class that day.
Enjoy the rest.

Just a reminder that this Saturday, right after the 10:00 am class (so at around noon), we are going on a field trip to discover Tamil Nadu food (Chettinad cuisine):

Anjappar Chettinad Indian Restaurant
458 Barber Lane, Milpitas CA 95035.
Tel: 408 435 5500
Fax: 408 435 5525

(intersection of 237 and 880 in the Ranch 99 mall)
http://www.anjapparca.com/
Everyone is welcome!

To find out more about Chettinad cuisine:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chettinad_cuisine

For UNICEF’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN HAITI

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
THE METROPOLITAN CLUB HOUSE
94401
338 SOUTH FREMONT STREET, SAN MATEO

All of us own a few things at home that we have not seen,
touched, or used in the last 12 weeks. Studies show if you have
not associated yourself with an item for that long, you don’t even
remember you have it. Next thing you know, you barely have any
space to maneuver in your living room.

Well, this is an opportunity to clear up some clutter and start a
lighter new year for a good cause. Bring what you want to get rid
of, new or used, but still perfectly functional and in mint
condition to our community fair, donate them to the fair, and
shop for other items that suit your current need for below
suggested retail price.

Each donated item will be priced at $5, $10, or $20. 100% of
money raised will be donated to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, which
is absorbing all associated administrative costs so that 100% of
every dollar we give will support UNICEF’s relief efforts for
children in Haiti. Many of these children have become orphans
from the recent devastating event.

At the end of the day, we will donate the entire sum online to
UNICEF and if you leave us your email at the door, we will send
you a copy of the receipt.

Look for our signage with multi-colored balloons.

QUESTIONS?
Contact: 650-518-0786
yuliana.candra at gmail.com

Suggested Items

Books, Travel Guides (fictions/non fictions, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s)
Travel Gear (overnight bags, sleeping bags, tents, flashlights)
Sporting Goods (tennis balls/rackets, baseball bats, sport helmets)
CDs, DVDs (popular music, films, languages)
Kitchenware, Kitchen Appliances (mixers, wine glasses)
Electronics (cell phones, phone/laptop chargers, laptop bags)
Power Tools (hammers, drills, toolboxes)
Home Decorations (candleholders, fruit bowls, rugs)
Artwork (framed photographs, paintings, glass arts)
Jewelry, Fashion Accessories (scarves, gloves, purses)
Pet Care (bowls, feeders, crates, kennels, gates, doors, ramps, steps)
*We are not equipped to swipe plastics, so please bring cash and personal
checks only, payable to U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Cash preferred.
*Please bring your own shopping bags – stay green with us.
*Items with high resale value, such as some electronic, rugs, jewelries and
artwork might be put on silent auction.
*Please do not donate junk items, broken lamps, used socks from last tennis
practice with holes, etc. If you don’t want to come near it, then don’t bring
it. Organizers reserve the right to decline your donation.

Hi folks, we’re getting down to the wire with David’s workshop. If you were planning to sign up and haven’t gotten around to it and you can sign up before Monday that would help us to know that we can go forward with the workshop. I’d like him to be able to come and I’m sure you are all looking forward to his visit. Times are tight and it isn’t always easy to commit financially to these events, so if you need help or want to contribute to a scholarship please note that is also available.

David is an inspirational teacher that I feel honored to have met. I would love for you to be able to experience his teaching, so if you can make it and support this event in any way please do so. If it is not possible I do understand. If you have any questions about an of the classes please contact me at annefinstad at yahoo dot com.

Best and peace,

Anne

Starting from this Thursday January 14, we will have a weekly meditation sitting before the Mysore class, from 6 to 6:30am.

The format will be simple silent sitting for 30 minutes.

Ever since we started focusing on meditation in my Saturday morning class, I have been coming round to thinking that meditation, or dhyana, is an essential but often overlooked part of yoga practice. After all, it is the seventh limb of our eight limbs, right before samadhi.

Here are some useful links about meditation:

http://www.swamij.com/index-yoga-meditation-meditation.htm

http://www.vipassana.com/meditation/mindfulness_in_plain_english_3.php

http://www.audiodharma.org/talks-rec.html

For those of you who come early to do your Mysore-style practice, don’t worry you will still be able do so at the other end of the room. Mysore class will start at 6:30 as usual.

Dear Ashtangis,

There won’t be morning mysore class on Friday.

Enjoy the rest.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/travel/10places.html

NOTE, CHANGE OF DATE. Something has come up so this lunch has been pushed back by two weeks to Saturday January 30th. Everything else remains the same. sorry for the inconvenience. i hope everyone can still make it. – stu

Hey everyone!

The next saturday yoga lunch will be January 30th. this time we’re off to anjappar chettinad in the ranch 99 mall in milpitas (intersection of 237 and 880). specializing in chettinad cuisine you can read more about it, check out their menu, and get directions at their website, http://www.anjapparca.com/

as always, all are welcome. a group of us will leave yiy after philippe’s 10am class, roughly 11:30. you can head over with us then or plan on meeting us there a little after 12:00. if you know you are coming or have any questions please leave a comment or email me (stuw at mac dot com).

looking forward to seeing everyone there…

stu

Hi Guys,
For those who would like to practice on Friday 25th I will open the studio at 7:30 am. I hope some of you will join me for the self-practice.
Happy holidays!

Hi Guys,

There won’t be morning mysore class on Wednesday. Enjoy your rest.