YOUNG YOGA INSTITUTE

89th Edition MARCH 2017

Winnie Young

Thelma, Winnie and Isabel

A Word from the Principal 4Yoga for Scoliosis 5A Single Yoga Pose 10Mind Power in the 21st Century 13The Temporomandibular Joint 15Tomatoes 16New Years resolution 17How to kick your Yoga practice up a notch 18Devaduuta Panna Asana 20Headstand 21What religion is your bra 23Guided Meditation 24Eggs 26Recipes 28Birthdays 30MAILBOX NEWS 32YYI Yoga books price list 41 National Executive Committee details 42YYI Bank details 45

Greetings from New Zealand

I would like to challenge all the newly qualified teachers, as well as the teachers thathave been doing Yoga for a long time, to get your creative juices flowing and writeone article this year and send it through to be included in the Forum for all to enjoy.

It could be a pose that you feel can be beneficial if adapted or taught a specific way,an aha moment, your journey into Yoga, something you found amazing learning at aworkshop, the choice is yours, but I challenge you to share a piece of yourself withyour Yoga community. You will find mine in the next edition.

Namaste Melissa

(Send all articles to forum@youngyogainstitute.co.za all other YYI related queries please find details for the NEC at the back of the Forum. )

I CHALLENGE YOU

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Dear friends,

Warm New Year Greetings!

I hope you experienced a blessed Christmas filled with joy, love, light and peace and

the holidays left you relaxed and rejuvenated.

As per usual, my holiday was spent in sunny Mozambique with friends as my family

could not be with us this time. To make up for missing out on their company, I decided

with my husband, to arrange a visit in February. As I write this letter, I am looking

forward to quality time spent with my ageing parents, beautiful daughter and

grandchildren in the snow covered mountains of northern Portugal.

God willing, I will be back in time to join you for the Teachers’ Workshop at La Verna

on Vaal, the weekend of the 17th March.

This is something I am very much looking forward to when we will get to enjoy the

Iyengar Teachers Nella Souris and Steve Wilder and learn from their vast experience

gained through the many years of teaching.

Melissa Neuhoff, our Forum Editor, has relocated to New Zealand and on behalf of the

NEC and all our candles, I wish her and her husband the very best of luck for the

future. We will miss her at La Verna and the committee meetings but we are

fortunate that in this digital age, she can still put the Forum together in the excellent

format she has until now – thank you Melissa!

Yoga is about sharing and as such, we welcome your stories and news to publish in the

Forum and also post on FaceBook.

Our thanks to Graham Hankin for his invaluable work in updating our books, with the

co-operation of Doreen Smit and other tutors.

I extend the NEC’s best wishes for a wonderful 2017 and I look forward to a successful

final year in my term of office, and your invaluable contribution to make it such.

Namaste,Isabel FerreiraPrincipal

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“Yoga for Scoliosis”article by Elise Miller in the Spinal Connection Newsletter by admin | Jul 2, 2016

What is YogaYoga, meaning yoke or union is and ancient physical, mental and spiritual practicedesigned to cultivate inner peace, an open heart, a calm mind, and a strong relaxedbody. In the West, yoga is most commonly associated with the physical disciplineknown as hatha yoga, one of several branches of yoga.

The roots of yoga go back over 3.000 years to India and was first introduced into theUnited States in 1893. Today, an estimates 5 million Americans practice yoga and thenumber is rapidly growing.

Hatha yoga is the practice of physical postures (asanas), the practice of breathingtechniques (pranayama) and relaxation (sivasana), and was developed to relax,detoxify, strengthen and stretch the body. Within hatha yoga there are manydifferent schools, such as Iyengar, Kripalu, Ashtanga, and Viniyoga. Iyengar yoga,named after its founder B.K.S. Iyengar, is renowned for its precise attention toalignment, and anatomical detail. Individual attention is given to special physicalproblems such as scoliosis.

Yoga for ScoliosisIn the practice of doing the yoga postures, there is an emphasis on posturalalignment, particularly in the Iyengar system. One becomes more aware ofimbalances throughout the body and learns methods of improving one’s posture. Forsomeone with scoliosis it is is very important to both lengthen ad strengthen themuscles that support the spine in order to relieve tightness and pain. There are manypostures where the spine is simultaneously being lengthened and the paraspinalmuscles (longitudinal muscles sown the spine) and other supporting muscles of theback are strengthened which together help offset further lateral curvature androtation.

Standing poses strengthen the legs which creates a solid foundation from which thespine can stretch and become freer. This enables the legs, rather then the spine, tocarry the weigh of the body.

At the same time, it is very important to create flexibility in the legs and mobility,particularly, in the hips. There are many yoga postures that stretch the hamstrings,hip flexors, and quadriceps which are the key muscles that not only create moremobility and strength but which can help improve posture.

Many yoga postures also loosen the upper back particularly the trapezius muscle(large muscle from neck to base of shoulder blade).Yoga also emphasizes breath awareness while doing the postures. With scoliosis,there is often decreased breathing capacity particularly on the concave side, becausethe intercostal muscles (muscles between the ribs) have decreased in their

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elasticity and strength. By sending the breath into a collapsed ribcage on concave side,one can actually stretch the intercostal muscles and create more lung capacity as willas more evenness of the sides of the body.

Suggested Yoga Poses for Scoliosis

Please Note:We encourage all readers treated for scoliosis to advise their physician about thereintent to use yoga. We caution all readers to remain within their limits and adhere tothe advise of their doctors.

Yoga may be good for general health and will being, and help manage the affects ofscoliosis. There is no known scientific evidence however to show that yoga corrects ofhalts abnormal spinal curvatures.

Suggested Yoga PosesThe following are beginning yoga poses that you can do on your own. As you progressit is recommended that you receive the guidance of a yoga teacher to assist you inlearning more advance poses so they can give you guidance of proper alignment foryour scoliosis. Please remember to breath while holding these poses. You may start tohold these poses for a half a minute and build up to minute.

1. Right Angled Wall Stretch

Place hands on the wall shoulder width apart atshoulder level and walk the feet back placing them hipwidth apart under the hips. Push palms into the wall andlengthen spine. Keep lower back in. As the shouldersbecome more flexible, you can bring the hands to hiplevel to form a true right angle.

2. Three Part Pull

a) Pull back form kitchen sink, railing or ropes.Feet are in towards sink and legs are straight.

b) Walk feet forward so when you bend knees,legs are are at a right angle as if sitting in a chair.Pull back.

c) Walk feet in a few inches. Drop buttock to a squat and pull back. (May also do with a partner)

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3. Pelvic Tilts Pose

a) Dog Tilt: Tailbone, sitting bones lift. Lower back in.Head lifts. Inhale.

b) Cat Tilt: Tailbone, sitting bones down. As palms pressdown, lift mid back bringing navel to lower back andspread shoulder blades. Head drops and neck releases.Bring concave side of back up to ceiling more to eventhe sides. Exhale.

4. Extended Puppy Pose

Stretch the hands out in front. Move the buttockhalfway back to the heels and press down through thehands as you pull back trough the hips. Move handstoward convexity if extreme lateral curve and feel ribsand spine cone towards the centre. (i.e. move hands toright if you have thoracic scoliosis)

5. Lunges

Bring left foot forward and back knee down. Lungeforward so front knee is slightly over ankle bone. Feelstretch in back thigh and groin. Variation – Bring backknee off and stretch through heel. Reverse.

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6. Hip Opener

Come back on all fours. Bring right foot and kneeforward and place on floor. Square hips and slideleft leg back. Slowly come down with hands out infront. If you come far enough, place elbows onfloor. Reverse.

7. Back Strengthener

a) On tummy, arms out in front. Lift right arm andleft leg. Stretch, take five breaths holding theposition. Reverse and repeat again on each side.

b) Place hands on a low ledge at least 8 inches fromfloor or seat of a chair if shoulders are flexible. Pressdown through palms as you lift up through crown ofhead. Breathe. Repeat second time

8. Abdominal Strengthener

Legs on floor. Bring right leg up to 90 degrees slowlybring down to 60, 30 a few inches form the floor andrelax. Reverse legs. Do both legs together as you getstronger. Arms down by side or overhead as you getstronger.

9. Hamstring Stretch

Bend right knee to chest and place belt or straparound ball of foot. Slowly straighten leg andstretch through heel. Reverse.

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10. Gentle Twist

On floor, bend right knee and place on left thigh,move onto side left hi and twist left knee overtowards floor as you simultaneously look to right andkeep right shoulder down. Reverse.

11. Relaxation

Place a hand towel or washcloth under concaveside of back as you lie evenly on floor. Lie on backwith blanket under head and knees. Align yourbody and let go of all tightness in your body fromhead to toes. It is advisable to stay in the relaxationposition for at least 5 minutes letting go of alltension.

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A single yoga pose each day may improve

spine curvature for scoliosis patients

Written by Honor Whiteman and Published on 12 October 2014

A new study claims performing a single yoga pose for 90 seconds for at least 3 days a week could reduce spine curvature in patients with scoliosis in as little as 3 months.

The researchers, including Dr Loren Fishman of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, NY, publish their findings in the journal Global Advances in Health and Medicine.

Scoliosis - a condition in which the spine curves to the side - affects around 6 million people in the US and is accountable for more than 600,000 doctor visits each year. Although scoliosis can affect all age groups, onset is most common between the ages of 10-15.

Severe scoliosis - defined as a spine curvature of more than 45 degrees - is usually treated with surgery. There are non-surgery techniques available for patients with spine curvatures less than 45 degrees - one of the most common being bracing.

Each year, around 30,000 children and adolescents with scoliosis are fitted with a brace that is worn for around 23 hours a day, helping to straighten the children's spines as they grow.

The researchers note that a popular bracing method - most commonly used in adolescent girls - requires patients to attend 40 2-hour sessions, three times a week for 3-4 months. The patients are then urged to carry out lifelong exercises for 30 minutes a day.

"Since many scoliosis patients are adolescent girls, the unwieldy bracing and lengthy exercising is socially awkward, emotionally painful and physically difficult," says Dr Fishman. "And yet untreated scoliosis can progress at 7% per year, and result in disability and life-threatening health risks."

Patients with scoliosis who did the side plank yoga pose for 90 seconds a day saw significant improvement in spine curvature.

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Patients are required to perform the side plank on weaker side of spine

In their study, Dr. Fishman and colleagues set out to determine the effectiveness of onebasic yoga pose - known as the side plank - on 25 participants aged 14-85 with idiopathicscoliosis.

The side plank involves lying on one side of the body with straight knees, and proppingup the upper body with the elbow and forearm.

After undergoing an initial examination, an X-ray and an evaluation by a radiologist,patients were shown how to carry out the yoga pose.

In the first week, they were instructed to do the pose on the side their spine was curvedtoward for 10-20 seconds each day. They were then asked to do the pose once daily foras long as possible, still on the side of their spine curvature.

Explaining the reasons behind asking the patients to do the pose on the side of theircurvature, Dr. Fishman says:"Since scoliosis is an asymmetrical condition, I have treated it asymmetrically, askingpatients to do the pose on the weaker side only. That strengthens the specific spinalmuscles on the convex side that are needed to help with curve reduction.“

He adds that the National Scoliosis Foundation recommend that individuals with scoliosisperform 25 yoga poses to help with their spine curvature. However, he points out thatno clinical results support the effectiveness of this, and patients are not advised toperform these poses asymmetrically.

Patients' spine curvatures were measured at the beginning and end of the study usingthe standard Cobb angle technique, and X-rays were taken again once the study ceased.

Yoga pose improved spine curvature by around 32% among all patients

On average, participants did the side plank pose for 1.5 minutes a day, 6.1 days a weekfor 6.8 months.

The researchers found that spine curvature improved by around 32% over all patients.Among 19 patients who did the yoga pose for at least 3 days a week, spine curvatureimproved by 40.9%. Of these patients, adolescents saw a 49.6% improvement incurvature, while adults saw a 38.4% improvement.

Commenting on the findings, the researchers say:"Asymmetrically strengthening the convex side of the primary curve with daily practiceof the side plank pose held for as long as possible for an average of 6.8 monthssignificantly reduced the angle of primary scoliotic curves. These results warrant furthertesting.“

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Numerous studies have hailed the benefits of yoga for other health problems. Earlier this year, Medical News Today reported on a study that suggested yoga could reduce the risk of anxiety and depression in expectant mothers, while a 2013 study claimed yoga could help lower blood pressure.

Written by Honor Whiteman

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by John Kehoe 2011

Techniques to harness the Astounding Powers of Thought# 403 book summary December 2016

Nothing happens by chance – the quality of life is brought about by the quality ofyour thinking. Our beliefs create our reality in our own mind, making us a powerfulcreative force. Creating visualisations in our minds helps us control and direct thesame energies that hold matter together, change water into steam, or cause a seedto sprout and then grow. Inspiration, prayer and intuition follow patterns we can useat our will.

The nature of reality is holographic, and the brain works as a holographic universe.We are living with the inner reality of our thoughts, emotions and attitudes, and theouter reality of people, places and events. We allow the outer world of appearancesto dominate us. Our inner consciousness is the main cause of our success or failure.Through repetition a thought becomes concentrated and directed, and is able tomanifest itself. Circumstances and situations do not keep you down – only yourthoughts can keep you stuck. Everything exists as a possibility and it takes no specialtalent.

Visualization is using your imagination to see yourself in a situation that has not yethappened, successfully achieving the results you desire. Make it detailed and real inyour mind remembering every day that there is power in repetition. Affirmations areshort simple positive statements repeated over and over, silently or aloud for a fewminutes (e.g. the meeting will be great!) Emile Couè coined the two minute morningand evening affirmation “Every day in every way I’m getting better and better. "JohnLennon in his lyrics for ‘’Mind Games’’ wrote we are playing our mindgames...creating the future out of the now...

Learn to pat yourself on the back for your present or past victories no matter howsmall. Write down everything that makes you feel strong and successful aboutyourself in all areas of your life (try for at least 20.) These will create your futuresuccesses. Nothing succeeds like success. The subconscious mind controls our bodilyfunctions like pumping blood, breathing and digestion, as well as recording everyevent of our personal history, along with all our emotions and thoughts. Thesubconscious mind is creative, prolific and ever ready to serve us, like fertile soilwhich accepts all seeds. It does not evaluate things like your conscious mind, and itdoes not argue with you. Make sure the thoughts you habitually think about, arebased upon what you want to see happen in your life. Your life is in your thoughts.The power of your subconscious is awaiting your instructions, day and night.

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The partner within you is your intuition. Mozart, Socrates, Edison, Einstein andnumerous Nobel winners have used the power of their intuition for theirachievements. Let your intuition work for your plans and your dreams. Drop off tosleep with the assurance that the answers are soon to be yours. To make a decisionin a hurry, relax your body with deep breathing or shrugging with your shoulders.Feel calm and quiet in your mind and repeat “I always make the right decision.”Abraham Maslow maintained that man has his future within him, dynamically alive atthis present moment. Our NOW has its causes and roots in the past.

Concentration comes naturally when you are doing what you enjoy. It requirespractice by focussing your mind on one idea. Contemplation is like a searchlightseeking out new information - it will strengthen your mind. The latent power of themind is developed by practice. Our beliefs are always the last to get challenged, sowhat you believe you get. Some of your beliefs may be limited or faulty, but yoursubconscious mind will continuously feed you thoughts to support your beliefs.When new beliefs are accepted by your subconscious, whole new realities will openup, creating numerous possibilities. The mind is a creature of habit. New ideas andbeliefs must be imprinted in your mind like 6x3=18 was imprinted in your mindthrough many repetitions.

Your self-image and uniqueness should regularly be maintained and re-enforced forstrength and vibrancy. You can do anything and think any thoughts, as your power isunlimited. The creative ability within us has to be awakened by exploring, beingunafraid of the unknown, asking questions to grow, getting many ideas and lookingfor solutions. Try breaking rules and habits in fun and diversity, as your imaginationknows no limits. Stimulate and excite your mind. Creativity is innate within us.

There are no such things as problems, only opportunities – make every situationserve you. You could possibly cure illness by using visualization techniques, as themind and physical body are intertwined. Your body is a miraculous self-healingmechanism, with laughter releasing hormones from your brain which relieves pain,tension and depression. It is an abundant universe and life can be prosperous, funand adventurous, with many opportunities to make a great deal of money. It is yourresponsibility to be successful. Associate yourself with great achievers both real andimaginary.

Every person is uniquely special and deserves your respect. Bring out the best ineveryone by believing in them. Love people. Empowering people is a special andintimate way of touching other people’s lives. Everything you can conceive is withinyour grasp. The time is ripe and ready. Are you?

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DO YOU GRIND YOUR TEETH?DO YOU HAVE REGULAR HEADACHES?

DO YOU EXPERIENCE RINGING IN YOUR EARS?THIS COULD BE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER!! (TMJ)

The temporomandibular joint is a hinge joint that connects your jaw to . The temporal bones of your skull which are in front of each ear. It Allows for your jaw to move up and down, side to side so you can talk, Chew and yawn. TMJ is the most frequently used joint in the body.

CAUSES OF TMJ DISORDER:

* Grinding and clenching your teeth* Shifting of the disc within the joint* Arthritis of the joint* Stress* Chewing on tough food eg. Biltong

SYMPTOMS:

* Pain in your face, jaw, neck and shoulders* Difficulty opening your mouth* Clicking, popping or grating sounds in the jaw* Headaches* Dizziness* Hearing problems* Tinnitus (ringing in ear)* Toothache sensation

TREATMENT:

* Talk to your dentist. Are these true TMI symptoms?* Medication such as anti-inflammatories, anti-anxiety,

anti-depressants* Bite plate to use at night* Heat* Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy treatment includes mobilisations, exercises, electrotherapy, myofacialrelease and jaw exercises, postural correction.

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TOMATOES!A teacher asked her students to bring some tomatoes in a plastic bag to school. Eachtomato will be given a name of the person whom that child hates. This way, thenumber of tomatoes will be equal to the number of persons they hate.On a decided day, the children brought their tomatoes well addressed. Some hadtwo, some had three and some had five, some even had 20 tomatoes in accordancewith the number of people each student hated, thus if a student hates 5 people,he/she will bring 5 tomatoes.

The teacher told them they have to carry the tomatoes with them everywhere theygo for two weeks. As the days passed the children started to complain about thedecay and smell of the tomatoes. The students who had many tomatoes complainedit was very heavy to carry and the smell was too much.

After a week, the teacher asked the students "How did you feel this one week?"The Children complained of awful smell and heavy weight of the tomatoes especiallythose who carried more tomatoes.

The teacher said, "This is very similar to what you carry in your heart when you don'tlike some people. Hatred makes heart unhealthy and you carry that hatredeverywhere. If you can't bear the smell of spoilt tomatoes for a week, imagine theimpact of bitterness on your heart as you carry it daily."The Heart is a beautiful garden that needs regular cleaning of unwanted weeds.Forgive those who have angered you. This makes room for storing good things.Get Better, Not Bitter!

Contributed by Jeanette Mayhew

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Sit up straight ------correct your postureDrink more water

Move often -------sitting is the NEW smokingCheck your workstation------- Is your computer too

low? STOP your neck complaining. A good office chair can make a BIG difference

Eat healthy------ invest in your healthSTRR R E T T T C C C H H

Less technology-------more outdoors------go for a walkGet more sleep-------your body deals with stress

whilst you sleepSTOP sleeping on your stomach!--------Your neck and

back will LOVE you for itInvest in a good mattress and pillow

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If your Sun Salutations are starting to feel a bit stale, it might be time switch upyour yoga practice. While it may sound unconventional and even contradictory,consider looking for inspiration off your mat and into a dojo — a martial artstraining facility — instead.

Yoga and martial arts may seem diametrically opposed, but these two ancient artforms share much in common. Both cultivate body awareness, strength, flexibility,breath control, discipline, humility and focus. Apply these martial arts principles toyour yoga practice to help kick it up a notch.

1. Be like water.

Bruce Lee was onto something when he famously made that statement, but he wasmerely echoing the teachings of Lao-Tzu and the Tao Te Ching, which says, "Nothingin the world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard andinflexible, northing can surpass it."

The art of yielding is a founding principle of many martial arts styles. The idea is touse your opponent's energy against them, thereby using as little force as possible toachieve a maximum result. In your yoga practice, be like water and soften intoposes rather than fighting against your own body. Use your breath to go deeperand allow the pose to unfold in its own time.

Add fluid movement to traditionally static postures to bring a more oceanic qualityto your practice. In Crescent Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana) reach your arms to the skyon an inhalation, then allow the arms to flow back like wings as you lean your torsoforward on the exhalation. On the next inhalation, lift the torso and send your armsback to the sky. Repeat this fluid motion for 3-5 cycles of breath. Follow the path ofleast resistance to get more out of your practice.

2. Practice blindfolded.

Many martial arts styles incorporate blindfolded drills into their training to helpimprove proprioceptive awareness and muscle memory. Practicing yoga blindfoldedrequires us to be fully present in our physical bodies, allowing us to get out of ourminds. It enhances balance, coordination and improves tactile senses.

Stand blindfolded in Mountain Pose (Tadasana) and bring awareness to yourfoundation. Gently rock forward into your toes and back into your heels andobserve how the blindfold challenges your sense of balance. Once you feelcomfortable in Mountain Pose, begin to flow through a few rounds of gentle SunSalutations. Start slowly and gradually build up to more challenging poses, longersequences, and eventually a full practice guided solely by sensation over sight.

How To "Kick" Your Yoga Practice Up A Notch

Where do North and South Meet…..? In the BERG!

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3. Get out of your comfort zone.Martial artists are constantly pushing past their comfort zone every time they stepup to face a new opponent. Apply this to your yoga practice by trying out a newstyle. While there is value in repetition and consistency, training your body in onlyone way will only make you stronger in one way.

Adding variety to your practice will challenge both your habitual patterns ofmovement and your mental attitudes. Explore a new studio, try out a new teacher,or completely switch up your style. Create new connections by going to AcroYogawith a partner, or consider taking your practice global on a yoga retreat.

Moving out of your comfort zone can also mean finding the strength andconfidence to work towards a pose that scares you, such as an arm balance orinversion. Break down the components of the challenge pose and don’t be afraid toreach for a little support in the form of props or a friend to spot you.

4. Make every move count.In martial arts, every move becomes the difference between winning and losing.While yoga is not a competition, there is value in making every movement count.Many people are so intent on locking into a specific posture that they forget aboutthe journey getting there. Focus on the transitions. Make how you move into andout of a pose just as important as the pose itself.

Visualize your practice not as individual poses, but instead as a slow and thoughtfuldance. When the next pose is called, do not think of it as the end goal. Synchronizeyour inhale and exhale to each new movement along the way, and allow one poseto merge seamlessly into the next — think of the gracefulness of Tai Chi. Staypresent and use the transition as an opportunity to explore your practice.

5. Meditate.'Kicking' it up doesn't always mean kicking butt. As it says in the Tao Te Ching, "Lessand less do you need to force things, until you finally arrive at non-action. Whennothing is done, nothing is left undone." Practice the art of non-doing and youryoga practice will exponentially expand.

Carve out five minutes after your practice to sit in stillness with your eyes closed.Use this simple concentration practice to help focus your mind and relax your body.

Inhale fully, allowing your belly to expand, then exhale the breath out slowly. At thebottom of your exhalation, mentally count, “One.” Take another full cycle of breathand mentally count, “Two” at the bottom of the exhalation. Continue the count allthe way up to 10, counting only on the exhalations. If you lose your count, simplystart back at one. Don’t be discouraged if you only make it to three or four beforeyour mind wanders. The practice is simply observing when your mind has wanderedand gently guiding yourself back.

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Devaduuta Panna Asana or

fallen angel poseSquat with legs together on your tiptoes, fullyextending your arms up. Draw fingertipstogether, bend elbows wide. Exhale, placingyour left upper arm (triceps muscles) on theoutside of your right thigh. Keep your kneestogether, breathe into the twist.

Take parsva bakasana by placing both palmson the floor, shoulder distance apart, fingerswide pointing away from and perpendicular toyour toes. Seal the connection of your leg,torso and arm. Lean into your hands, drawyour chest forward and your shoulders awayfrom the floor. Begin bearing weight on yourarms. Continue leaning forward. Let thataction lift your feet off the ground. Wrists andelbows remain in line, both your forearmsbecome perpendicular to the floor, and yourhips are in the air.

Turn your head to look left, bend your elbowsslowly and gently place your right temple onthe floor. Note that you are simply touchingthe floor not transferring weight there!Straighten your left leg, pointing your toes tothe sky as you draw your right toes to your leftknee. Savor the sweet blend of strength andlightness. To unwind the pose, return toparsva bakasana, then return to the tiptoebalance.

Embrace the possibility of the second side!

Arm balances cultivate discipline, tenacity,deep body awareness, laser like focus and asteady, calm mind — the essence of shtirasukha asanam. Fallen Angel develops an abilityto deeply twist and strengthens arms andshoulders. Preparatory poses should includetwists, forward bends, arm balances such asbakasana and galavasana, and movements torelax the neck and stretch the wrists

By Anne O’brien

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This posture may seem like just a fun party trick, but it is actually so much more. Thehealth benefits of headstand and its variations are many.

Before you begin, remember that while you are learning head stand it is best topractice with a teacher until you find your bearing. This posture is healing, but only ifyou are doing it properly and safely. If you have any neck or back issues, you willmost likely want to skip this posture until you are recovered. It is also commonlyadvised not to go upside-down if you are on your moon cycle or pregnant. If youhave a healthy neck and back and know this pose, here are my top ten healthbenefits of Headstand!

1. Relieves StressHeadstand is known as a cooling posture, meaning that it helps you to draw yourattention inwards. This posture is extremely helpful if you are having anxiety, stress,fear or otherwise worrisome thoughts. Combine headstand with long, slow breathingand you have a recipe for stress relief.

2. Increases FocusWhen you turn upside down, you are increasing the blood flow to your brain. Thiscan help to improve mental function, and increase you sense of focus.Along withhelping to reduce fear and worry, this posture will improve your ability to keep yourmind sharp and clear.

3. Improves Blood Flow To The EyesWhen you flip over, you will be sending extra oxygen and nutrient rich blood to thehead, and that means more will be getting to your eyes. This can help to preventmacular degeneration and other eye issues.

4. Increases Blood Flow To The Head And ScalpHeadstand is an awesome posture if you want to optimize the nutrient flow to yourhead and scalp. You can help your body deliver extra nutrients and oxygen to yourscalp, thereby improving nutrient delivery to your hair follicles by turning upsidedown. You never know, perhaps a consistent headstand practice will help you grow amore luscious head of hair!

By Ali Washingtonhttps://www.doyouyoga.com

Sirsasana or headstand is one ofmy favorite postures, and has beenfor many years. There was a timewhen I would request a headstandon every class I went to wheneverthe instructor asked us what wewanted to work on. To this day, Ipractice headstand for at least 10minutes, 6 days a week.

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5. Strengthens Shoulders And Arms

While you are holding yourself up in headstand, you should be pushing down into theground with your forearms, utilizing the strength of your arms, shoulders and back tokeep the pressure off of your head and neck. This is an awesome posture forimproving upper body strength and muscular endurance.

6. Improves Digestion

When you allow the effects of gravity to be reversed on your digestive organs, youwill help to move stuck material, release trapped gases, as well as improve bloodflow to the all important digestive organs — increasing nutrient absorption anddelivery to your cells. Again, if you combine headstand with focused belly breathingyou will have a double whammy effect.

7. Helps To Flush Out The Adrenal Glands

Going upside-down will squeeze your little adrenal glands, which are responsible forthe production of those so-called stress hormones. The cleaner your adrenal glandsare, the more optimal they will function. This will help you to adapt to stress better!

8. Decreases Fluid Build-Up In The Legs, Ankles, And Feet

Edema in the legs is no fun, and it can happen if you tend to spend long hours onyour feet. Reversing the effects of gravity on your bodily fluids will help to flush outbuilt up water in the legs, relieving the uncomfortable feeling of edema.

9. Develops Strength In The Core Muscles

Headstand is a major core workout. You will rely on your core strength to hold yourlegs up and keep your balance throughout the pose. Having a strong core makes youmore durable and less prone to injury in yoga, and in life overall.

10. Stimulates The Lymphatic System

Your lymph system can also be called your garbage dump system. This network ofnodes and fluids help to remove waste products from your blood. When you flip ontoyour head you will be directly stimulating your lymphatic system and thereby helpingto remove toxins from your body.

Sirsasana is definitely not a pose I would recommend you get into on your first day oflearning and practicing yoga. But I do highly recommend you keepat it because it’s a great posture with tons of benefits!

What’s YOUR take on headstands?

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WHAT RELIGION IS YOUR BRA?

A man walked into the ladies department and shyly walked up tothe woman behind the counter and said,'I'd like to buy a bra for my wife. '' What type of bra?' asked the clerk.

'Type?' inquires the man, 'There's more than one type?'' Look around,' said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material imaginable.'Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only four types of bras to choose from.'

Relieved, the man asked about the types.

The saleslady replied:'There are the Catholic, Salvation Army, Presbyterian, and the Baptist types.Which one would you prefer?'

Now totally befuddled, the man asked about the differences between them.The Saleslady responded, 'It is all really quite simple.'

The Catholic type supports the masses;The Salvation Army type lifts the fallen;The Presbyterian type keeps them staunch and upright;The Baptist type makes mountains out of molehills.

Oh and

Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD , E, F, G, and H are the letters usedto define bra sizes?

If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for, it is about time you became informed!

{A} Almost Boobs. {B} Barely there.{C} Can't Complain. {D} Dang!{DD} Double dang! {E} Enormous!{F} Fake. {G} Get a Reduction.{H} Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up

Oh They forgot the German bra.Holtzemfromfloppen!

Contributed by: Lianne Mitchley

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Take a long and deep breath. As you exhale, move attention to the base of yourspine. Feel the weight of your body resting on your root chakra - your chakra ofsupport and belonging.See your root chakra connecting you to the ground below. Breathe into your 'roots'and see them taking in pranic energy and nourishment from the Earth.

Visualize the colour red. See your roots slowly becoming red - grounding you in the‘here and now’. Feel the Earth supporting your existence and your beingunconditionally.

Rest in the awareness. When ready, move your attention to your lower abdomen,just below your navel, to your sacral or passion chakra - the seat of your creativeimpulse, emotional intelligence and pleasure.Breathe into your chakra, and see it gently expand like ripples on the surface of alake. See it flowing and moving freely like Water.

Visualize the colour orange bathing the ripples, and your chakra. Feel the Waternourishing and satisfying all your needs and creative urges.Rest in the awareness. See the two colours, red and orange, and feel the support andnourishment of both the root chakra and the sacral chakra.

Move your awareness up to the area below your sternum, between your chest andnavel, to the solar plexus chakra, or your power chakra.Breathe into your chakra, and see it fill up with fiery flames. Feel thetransformational heat and energy of Fire, which changes everything that crosses itspath.Visualize the colour yellow bathing your chakra like bright sunshine, replenishing andnurturing it, like the sun nourishes all life on our planet. Feel your power gettingstronger - power to serve, to help and to nurture other beings and yourenvironment.

Rest in the awareness. See the three colours, red, orange and yellow, and feel thesupport, nourishment and strength of the root, sacral and solar plexus chakras.When ready, bring your awareness up to the centre of your chest, to your heartchakra, the chakra of love, compassion and empathy.

Breathe into your chakra, and see it soften and lighten on your breath. Feel itexpanding outward and gently caressing everything it touches, like moving Air.Visualize the colour green - the rich, sprouting colour of spring. Feel the fresh Airrenewing your chakra and the colour green healing and providing new life to it. Seeyour heart expanding and sending loving-kindness and compassion to all creation.Rest in the awareness. See the four colours, red, orange, yellow and green and feelthe support, nourishment, strength and love of the root, sacral, solar plexus andheart chakras.

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Now, move up to your throat chakra - the chakra of self-expression and yourpersonal truth.

Breathe into your chakra and see it sending soft vibrations into the Space or Ether.Visualize the colour blue, the colour of lapis lazuli, bathing your chakra. Feel thechakra opening and clearing, freeing your ability to express your truth.

Rest in the awareness. See the five colours, red, orange, yellow, green and blue, andfeel the support, nourishment, strength, love and truth of the root, sacral, solarplexus, heart and throat chakras.

When you are ready, move awareness to the centre of your forehead, in betweenyour eye brows, to the third eye chakra – the chakra of intuition and insight.Visualize a deep indigo colour bathing your chakra, bringing clarity, insight andunderstanding, and heightening your intuition.

Rest in the awareness. See the six colours, red, orange, yellow, green, blue andindigo, and feel the support, nourishment, strength, love, truth and insight of theroot, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat and third eye chakras.

Move up to the crown chakra, at the top of your head, your connection to the higherconsciousness or divine spirit.Breathe into the chakra and feel it opening up to the sky above.

Visualize a violet or a purple light, softly bathing your crown chakra, and gentlyharmonizing you with the rest of creation. Feel your 'oneness' with all there is.Rest in the awareness. See the seven colours, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigoand violet, and feel the support, nourishment, strength, love, truth, insight and theconnectedness of the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye and crownchakras.

Bring your focus back to the rising and falling of your breath. Feel the perfection ofthe moment and bask in your own perfection. You are perfect in this very moment.

Continue focusing on the breath.

When you are ready, open your eyes and arise.

http://www.do-meditation.com/guided-chakra-meditation.html

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Eggs are a natural whole food packed full of protein,vitamins and nutrients essential for maintaining good health.Whole foods are foods that are closest to their natural state, including unprocessedfruit, vegetables, whole grains, eggs, whole fish skinless poultry and lean red meat.Research shows that dietary patterns that include more whole foods results in highernutrient intake and an increased quantity of antioxidants.

What nutrients are found naturally in eggs? Eggs have the highest nutritionalquality protein of all food sources…Protein is a source of energy, but its main role in the body is growth and repair. Ithelps in the formation of muscles, hair, nails, skin and organs, such as the heart,kidneys and liver. The protein found in eggs is considered to be of the highest quality,providing the right amount and balance of amino acids to match humanrequirements.

Eggs contain many essential vitamins and minerals as shown in the list below:Selenium – antioxidant which protects our body and immune systemFolate – for growth and maintenance of healthy cellsBiotin – helps cell metabolism and the utilisation of fats, proteins and carbohydratesCalcium – for building and maintain bones and teethCephalin – a phosphorus-containing lipid found in tissuesLecithin – contains acetylcholine which has been proven to help brain functionPantothenic acid (Vitamin B5 ) – releases energy from our food for our body to useVitamin B12 – for brain and nervous system functions and blood formationVitamin A – for growth and eye healthIodine – to ensure proper function of our thyroid glandVitamin E – antioxidant to protect our bodies against diseasePhosphorous – helps build strong bones and teethIron – to produce haemoglobin which carries oxygen around our bodiesThiamine – to turn carbohydrates into energy our body can useZinc – helps in growth, wound healing, blood formation and maintenance of tissuesVitamin D – important in bone health

How Many Eggs Can Children Eat in a Week?Eggs are an ideal food for inclusion in children’s diets as they are naturally nutritiousand provide useful amounts of folate, vitamin A, iron, zinc, iodine and omega-3s inparticular. Eggs also provide a very good source of protein for children to supporttheir growth.Eggs are so versatile and there are many nutritious recipes that kids will love, andthey have a very useful role in the diets of children who may be fussy eaters whomay refuse to eat other foods.The New Zealand Nutrition Foundation supports including up to six eggs a week perperson in a healthy family diet

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A pair of chickens walk up to the circulation desk at a public library and

say,

‘Buk Buk BUK.’

The librarian decides that the chickens desire three books, and gives it

to them. Around midday, the two chickens return to the circulation desk

and say,

‘ Buk Buk BuKKOOK!‘The librarian decides that the chickens desire another three books. The

chickens leave as before. The two chickens return to the library in the

early afternoon, approach the librarian, looking very annoyed and say,

‘Buk Buk Buk Buk Bukkooook!‘The librarian is now a little suspicious of these chickens. She gives them

what they request, and decides to follow them. She followed them out of

the library, out of the town, and to a park. At this point, she hid behind a

tree, not wanting to be seen. She saw the two chickens throwing the

books at a frog in a pond, to which the frog was saying,

“Rrredit Rrredit Rrredit…”

What do you call an egg that goes on safari?

An eggs-plorer!

What happens when you tell an egg a joke?

It cracks up!

How many eggs does it take to screw in a light bulb?

None. Eggs don’t have hands.

What day of the week do chickens hate the most?

Fry-day

Why did the chicken cross the playground?

To get to the other slide!

Why does a chicken coop only have 2 doors?

Because if it had 4 doors it would be a sedan!

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Tasty Tomato Pesto Tart

Summer time - or any time, this tart is super tasty any time of the year. Served hot with salad for a great value dinner, or enjoy it cold on picnics.

Ingredients

5 sheets filo pastry50g butter, melted¼ cup basil pesto300g mixed coloured cherry tomatoes, halved5 eggs½ cup cream2 teaspoons thyme leaves¼ cup basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease a 24cm tart dish with butter.Lie on sheet of filo horizontally over the tart dish, allowing the excess pastry to drape over the rim. Brush the pastry with butter and then cover with another sheet of filo, lying vertically over the dish. Brush with butter and continue to add remaining sheets of pastry swapping between vertical and horizontal and brushing with butter in between. Trim any torn edges of filo pastry but allow a few cm of excess pastry to sit above the dish.Spread the pesto over the pastry base.Cover the base with the tomatoes, cut side facing upwards.Whisk the eggs and cream together, then carefully pour the mixture over the tomatoes.Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with thyme leaves.Bake for about 30 minutes until the tart is golden and only just set in the centre. Cover with foil while baking if the pastry starts to colour too much.Sprinkle with basil leaves and serve with a green salad

How can you drop an egg six feet without breaking it?By dropping it seven feet – it won’t break for the first six.

How does a witch make scrambled eggs?She holds the pan and gets two friends to make the stove shake with

fright.

What happens if you play table tennis with a bad egg?It goes ping, then it goes pong.

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Easy Cauliflower and Red Onion Bake

Cheese, onion and cauliflower make perfect partners in this dish that combines simple ingredients, herbs and spices to deliver a tasty dinner that serves 5

Prep Time Cook Time 15 min 35 min

Ingredients

1 small head of cauliflower (or half a large one)3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground paprika½ teaspoon ground coriander¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper7 eggs½ cup cream½ cup grated parmesan cheese½ cup grated tasty cheddar cheese1 red onion sliced into thin rings1 cup cooked long grain white rice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease a 20 x 28cm baking dishDivide the cauliflower into florets and arrange in a roasting dish.Drizzle with oil, season with salt, cumin, paprika, coriander and cayenne and bake for 15 minutes until the cauliflower is starting to colour.Whisk the eggs together with the cream in a large bowl and stir through the cheeses.Arrange the cauliflower and onion in the baking dish and scatter over the rice. Pour over the egg and cheese mixture.Bake for 20 minutes or until the egg is just set. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Where is the best place to learn about eggs?In the hen-cyclopedia

Why did the egg cross the road?To get to the shell station.

What do you call a city of 20 million eggs?New Yolk City!

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MAY

JULY

APRILJUNE

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Poster from Pune Institute

A poster of a new book "Beloved Guruji". which may be available in February.

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DEAR HELEN,

I HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL, AND WISHING YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR, HOPE 2017OFFERS AN ABUNDANCE OF

PEACE, LOVE AND LIGHT.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR EMAIL REGARDING THE LA VERNA WEEKEND. I AM SO SORRY TO SAY I AM UNABLE TO ATTEND

AGAIN AS I WILL BE OFF TO INDIA THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND.

I AM GOING WITH 9 OF MY YOGA STUDENTS, 4 LADIES WHO WE DON’T KNOW ANDA GUIDE, IREEN BRANDERS.

THIS IS A TRIP I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO. IT IS A TWO AND A HALF WEEKYOGA TRIP: WE STAY IN ASHRAMS IN DELHI AND THEN DOWN

TO CHENNAI IN THE SOUTH.

I DID SOME ADVERTISING FOR MY YOGA CLASSES ON FACEBOOK AND RANDRIDGECOMMUNITY PAGE AND I AM INUNDATED WITH CALLS AND REQUESTS FOR YOGA. I AM NOW REGISTERING ABOUT 20 PER CLASS. I HAVE PASSED ON

SOME STUDENTS WHO WANTED ONE-ON-ONE YOGA CLASSES TO TINKIE.

TAKE CARE.

ALISON VAN WYK

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Dear YYI Teachers

In order for your YYI certificate to be internationally recognised youmust apply to the YTF for full membership.

When your NEC queried international recognition, Marina Contardo,Chairman of the Yoga Teachers Fellowship, wrote "I recommend that youadd these (logos for YTF and International Yoga Federation) to your YYIqualification certificate. Your students/teachers can then use it onlyif they are registered paid up members of YTF".

Please, if you have not already done so, go online and register tobecome a member of the YTF.

I would appreciate confirmation that you have applied for membership.

Have a great day.Love & blessings

Hello Jane,

Thank you very much for the feed-back regarding the Yoga Alliance and all the news:)

I think we have unanimously decided to go the YTF route where our teachers register as YTF members and the training is then recognised internationally.

The “UK get together” sounds great!Good luck with your U3A endeavour – lucky attendees to have you teach them...

The retreat went off very well with 27 people attending.

We invited Vaugan Harris from “HeartSong” to come and take us on a Sound Journey, which was excellent.I absolutely love the Tibetan Singing Bowls and your experience sounds absolutely amazing

The water level on the river is rather high but far from the wall still

Have a blessed week and a very merry Christmas; wishing you the best for the New Year.

Much love,Isabel Ferreira

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Liewe Isabel

Hier gaan dit baie goed met yoga.Ek gee 28 lesse per week. (!!!!!)20 lesse vir kinders8 lesse Hatha Yoga volwassene.Ek is baie dankbaar vir die YYI wat my die kennis gegee het om my yogaordentlik en professioneel uit te oefen.Dit is my lewenspad en nie gedink ekgaan full time yoga instructor weesnie.Well, 56 jaar jonk en geniet dit elke dag.

Namaste=Sietske KloostermanHolland

Good morning Doreen

Hope you are keeping well.Just wish to update you on my progress in teaching, I now teach 7 times a week, at various gyms, and I am absolutely loving it. My classes have grown, and I am getting much experience.

My yoga has improved tremendously. J, never forgetting my teaching at the YYI.

Kind regardsTAKE CARE…Lots of love

Maro J

Hi YYI Instructor Badge Holders

Find attached a message to you all from your Training Manual Committee.

The Committee members concerned wish to draw on your expertise for any

info which will be of value to the YYI.

Do share your ideas or queries with us.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Regards

TRAINING MANUAL COMMITTEEtrainingmanual@youngyogainstitute.co.za

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I must just tell you that Naomi is spectacularly AMAZING, as our yoga teacher.We had a whole session on the eyes yesterday and it was yet another one of her original and brilliant sessions.We are very privileged indeed to have Naomi as our yoga teacher.

I have discovered something through participating in her lessons for over three years now.I was very weak in the beginning and suffered from a lot of lower back pain. All that has gone.However, I did have reason to be very dismayed with certain people in my life and I have learned, through yoga, to live with that.

This is what occurred to me this morning:-

No matter what terrible things may befall one in this life, it all pales beside the discovery that being in competition with oneself to improve oneself and then persevering and succeeding in this improvement, results in Mensa in corporeum – I think it means a healthy mind in a healthy body. Through overcoming one’s own weaknesses gradually, one overcomes the effects of a negative environment.

The joy one gets, even at my age, or perhaps, particularly at my age of 74, when one improves one’s ability and strength through perseverance at yoga, is so satisfying, that all negativity pales and fades away.... vini vide vici......

Please correct my faulty quotes, but I mean to say things along those lines.

With love and gratitude for all you do for your fellow human beings, to help them in a very real way and with no little effort on your part.

RegardsSonja Clausen

In praise of Naomi and my discovery through Yoga

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A very frail Isabel and members of the YYI at the funeral.

Thelma Coulson

May the YYI offer our deepest sympathy to Debbie and the family on passing of

wonderful Yogi

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Angels In The Stars

© Sara ManisPublished on March 2011

God saw I was getting tiredas he put his arms around me

as he whispered come with me

There is a place for you in heavenwhere there is no suffering and no painall you have to do is look up to the sky

and know that you will see me

As I am an angel in the starswhat a great place to be

I am an angel of God and asparkle I shall be

Know that I'm watching over youjust look up and see

I'm looking watching over youplease don't be sad for me

I'm your angel in the starswhere I am happy now

you will see and one dayyou will be with me

Sad to hear that Thelma has died – she figured largely in the birth and continuance of the YYI. I remember her particularly at La Verna in the late 1980’s and 1990’s – along with Winnie and Isabel and Ann,

they made a formidable team and wonderful teachers.

Jane McEwan

Thelma Coulson

A sad day for the Young Yoga Institute as we mourn the passing of Thelma Coulson who was a founding member and friend of Winnie Young.

May the YYI KZN Committee offer our deepest sympathy to Debbie and her family on this sad day.

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MARGARET’S SPELLBOUND PUPPETS

Margaret was bitten by the puppet bug when, at the age of ten, her mother made her a puppet theatre, and her two elder brothers gave a puppet show at her birthday party.

She first started giving shows while still at school, with a friend, under the name “Magic and Moonshine”. After matric she gave puppet shows as “Spellbound Puppets”.

After qualifying as a teacher, she taught for a year, to pay back a teaching loan, and then travelled in Israel, Egypt and Turkey with her puppet theatre.

She then travelled up to Germany on the Magic Bus. She lived in Germany, where she gave puppet shows in German at schools, birthday parties and fétes.

She also performed feminist shows for adults, at various venues, and also as a street performer.

She returned in 1983, and worked part-time at Wits University while giving puppet shows. In 1989 she became a full-time professional puppeteer, and has never looked back!

She performs all over Johannesburg, and sometimes further afield, most recently for the Paleng Project in Male-lea in Lesotho.

She also facilitates puppet making workshops for children and learner educators.

She performs regularly at Kinder Theatre in Emmarentia, and also at the Bryanston Organic Market, and will be one of the guest speakers in Rustenburg, in March next year at the ISASA (Independents Schools’ Association of SA ECD (Early Childhood Development) Conference.

She believes that through puppets, people of every age are able to experience and rekindle the magic and wonder of childhood.

Margaret AuerbachSpellbound Puppets(011) 615-2768www.spellboundpuppets.comCandle No 776

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La Verna Dates for 2017:

Teachers’ Workshop: 17 -19 March

General Seminar: 25 – 27 August

Silent Retreat: 03 – 05 November

I feel a lot of hard work and dedication went into the planning of the weekend.

Everything was ready when participants booked in.

Programme arrangement – very busy – I would have liked a little more free time (I know it’s difficult when planning and others want more activities).Our Instructors always interact well with attendees. The poses were well suited to a Retreat. I personally feel the session so soon after breakfast on Sunday morning would have been more suited to a communal walk around LV. Notwithstanding that Lianne is a lovely teacher. Facilities are good. Accommodation and meals – it was wonderful to see my room had been thoroughly cleaned (no goggas or spider webs!). Isabel bringing extra fruit/avos/nuts made the meals extra special.Love Virgina

Dear NEC,

I agree with all comments so far:

A number 5 for everything! Food has improved – very good

Yoga teachers were excellent

The caring and sharing was so very special. I was overwhelmed at

the very special helpfulness of everyone when my neck went into

spasm!

Thank you so much to you all.

Love Doreen

Comments from Yogi’s at past La Verna’s

Compliments to all the instructors! They were well prepared,

extremely informative and very motivating! I came home wanting to

share all my new insights and apply them in my classes!

Thank you! Marissa

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Young Yoga Institute yoga books price list

BASIC YOGA ASANAS R45

TO TRIM THE WICK BOOK 1 R70

TO TRIM THE WICK BOOK 11 R105

HANDBOOK FOR TEACHERS R50

WHEN TO TEACH WHAT R25

PREPARING FOR MOTHERHOOD R25

LIGHT A CANDLE R50

TO STEADY THE FLAME R65

CHAKRAS AND KUNDALINI R25

MORE WAX FOR THE CANDLE R20

YOGA FOR THE CHRISTIAN R40

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YYI main bank account: In the name of: Young Yoga Institute

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