|
 |
March 2010
Hello Friend,
Welcome to our March Continuum. A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of facilitating a free workshop for the Yarra Valley community affected by 'Black Saturday.' How do such people shine with their resilience, courage and wonderful sense of humour? Their stories and presence touched me deeply; one bio dynamic farmer's wisdom shone through with her acceptance that, in spite of the fires; life and love do eventually return full circle. Another shared the realisation, "The fire was a cleansing, I lost much, but I gained a clarity about who I was." Picture the mythological phoenix rising from the ashes and you get to witness, first hand, the residing strength in this tight community. Thank you to the tireless, Karen Dickson, from Cameron House in Yarra Glen; the invitation to laugh with extraordinary human beings was a profound pleasure.
Our course and workshops for March and April are now fully booked! If you were one of many who missed out, there are places still left for our June 4-Week Self-Care Course.
The camaraderie and inspiration I have experienced with women across the globe since doing the 13 month Meditation Secrets for Women conference, facilitated by meditation pioneer and, dear friend Camille Maurine, has proved affirming, satisfying and fun. Women are indeed, natural meditators, once we discover our gateways, we don't need much urging; we just go for it.
And speaking of women, I have been invited to be a key note speaker at the Australian Meditation Conference in July, this year. I look forward to presenting on 'Women and Meditation', a topic rarely addressed, if ever, in the history and tradition of meditation. When classes are predominantly filled with women, how can we know for sure if women are happy and healthy in their meditation practice? What implications does this have for those who teach meditation? Has anyone really bothered to ask? With the support of Camille Maurine and Dr Lorin Roche , we hope to generate a lively and healthy discussion.
Many people ask me, where do I go for my yoga? The same wonderful space where we run our Sunday workshops. Soma Chi Yoga Studio in South Yarra offers a fusion of Vinyasa flow yoga with tai chi and martial arts influences; a clever blend created by principle and somatic therapist, Lianne Metcalf.
You are invited to lunch with Jenny Fox Eades - 'Celebrating our Children's Strengths' on Friday March 19th. An author, leading UK education advisor and director of Celebrating Strengths UK and Australia. Jenny's lunch will be hosted by my dear friend, Angelina Eynon (0408 270 566) from Positive Impact. A must for parents and those who work with kids!
The following poem was sent to me by friends who recently saw Mary Oliver speak, I dedicate it to the people who live in the Australian bush - they can survive almost, seemingly, anything.
'Wild Geese' by Mary Oliver
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.
Tell me about your despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.
Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting
over and over announcing your place
in the family of things.
Thank you again for inviting Continuum into your inbox.
Keep breathing to be the change you live, and to help you love in all ways!
Warmest wishes,
arian@arianyoung.com.au
http://www.arianyoung.com.au
Phone 1300 020 030
_____________________________________________________________
Has this email been forwarded to you by a friend or colleague?
To subscribe to Continuum, click here
_____________________________________________________________
| Your Meditation Coaching Space |
Ten Ways Towards Self-Care
A component of our Workspace Meditation training is the education of self-care for busy people. Who isn't busy today stuck inside their head with thoughts or conversations, frantic in their heart or, busy trying to move forward? Whatever it is for you, it's worth paying close attention to your needs; because there's no time like the present, to go into self-care. Here are ten really useful ways to help you get more from life.
_____________________________________________________________
| Interview: Look Who Meditates In The 21st Century |
Could this be YOU this year?
Imagine increased clarity, certainty and freedom.
How and when we meditate, is a personal matter, indeed. We know what food we love to eat, the clothes we prefer to wear, or the music we love to listen to, right down to how we enjoy making love - our essential nature is always informing us.
_____________________________________________________________
Our one day workshops for March 28th and April 25th are now FULL.
"My fears about meditation being boring, terribly disciplined and uncomfortable are no longer real. Arian is so tuned in to what is happening with the group it's astounding. Her gifts inspire us to be curious, creative and imaginative ... thank you so much!"
Jennifer Dawson -Midwife and painter
'Learn to Meditate for Self-Care.' March 28th
For beginners and experienced meditators.
And
'Awakening Sustainable Wellness -
Giving our Attention to What Matters.' April 25th
Some meditation exerience required.
"This one day workshop has made me see what's possible when I take care of myself. Arian's message, 'Reach out and make yourself matter' inspires the most caring and compassionate thing we could do for ourselves. Thank you Arian for making me see what truly matters."
Frances Wetherby - Design Consultant
Phone 1300 020 030
_____________________________________________________________
Enlightened companies are recognising the importance of workplace wellness.
Read what satisfied clients are saying:
"Today's working environment can only benefit from managing the inherent stresses of work. Giving our teams the means to deal with on going stress, learning to give our mind and body intervals of calm, clarity and relaxation has been long overdue ..."
Bentley Australia Chartered Accountants - Sydney and Brisbane
"Arian's insightful and practical workshop makes meditation very enjoyable and achievable. She pressed home the need for self-care as nurses; we got a great thing going here with our spot meditations and group meditation evenings."
Joyce Pratners. Ramsey Health Care - Adelaide
We could all benefit from learning how to remain calm, alert and responsive without sacrificing productivity.
A new generation of business leaders is turning to mindfulness, the art of attention, as a cutting edge tool in the workplace - to help reduce stress, increase clarity and optimise performance.
For Training, Executive Coaching, Presentations, Seminars, Conferences and Conventions.
"Arian really makes meditation relevant to the 21st century workplace with a balance of theory and practical training that is helpful and effective daily meditation skills that work."
Helen Glouftis -DCH Health
Phone 1300 020 030
Read more...
_____________________________________________________________
| Learn to Meditate For Self-Care - 4 week Courses |
March FULL - with a waitlist!
Our 4 week courses for 2010 are very popular - March was booked out six weeks before the start date!
The June course is taking bookings already, so book early to avoid disappointment. (September and November also available).
So how are you travelling so far with your sense of self?
See what people have recently said about our 4 week courses:
"I didn't know what to expect and it was just so refreshing to be involved in a course that was practical, with an instructor who not only spoke with great experience, but also has an appreciation for the real world and real life experiences without judgement. Thank you so much Arian, a really positive experience."
Pippa Mcnaughton-Smith - ANZ Bank
"I would recommend this meditation course to anybody that is interested in learning more about themselves and life. It suits any lifestyle, is flexible and will make a difference. I would love my friends and family to also receive the benefits as I have."
Lisa Mantella - Account Manager Optus
"Arian's message that you can't do somebody else's meditation but your own, has made me see why I had so much difficulty learning meditation years ago; her training gives me the freedom I need to keep a balanced and happy life."
Chris Thompson. Architect - Melbourne City Council
"Arian uses her very own experiences and opinions of meditation that encourage us to stay the individuals we are; not imitate traditional meditation theories and practices. It's the best way through to our own self-discovery and self-awareness. The best rules we learnt ... is that there aren't any, meditation with Arian is like discovering a new part of your brain to play with and explore; there's no reason for anybody not to do this course."
Leanne Savage. Senior Graphic Designer - Headland
In a world where numerous changes happen in a heartbeat, let the path of self-discovery and integrated living become an exploration to finding what helps your prana (chi, energy) flow and watch the stress go.
Let our 4 week Learn to Meditate for Self-Care Courses be the road back to yourself!
All classes are conducted in comfortable chairs.
For more information click here or phone 1300 020 030
$50 Credit If you didn't know, for those of you who have done training with us in the form of courses, workshops, personal and group coaching, if you refer someone to us who completes a program you will receive a $50 credit towards the next program you book with us. (Refer 3 people and do our Sunday workshops for only $15!). Just let us know the names of your referrals before they book.
_____________________________________________________________
| One-on-One Meditation Coaching |
The popularity of our one-on-one meditation coaching is not surprising, given the privacy and discretion, and the incredible results our clients experience!
"If you told me 6 months ago that I would voluntarily stop and learn to meditate, I would have told you, put down your beer, you're out of your mind dude! Arian is amazingly gifted, she makes it easy, no fuss, no drama. I can switch off, even when I sleep."
Daniel Macpherson - CEO Software Engineering
In just a few sessions, discover the magic of your own unique meditation style.
Be amazed as you discover what exactly helps you, to relax your body, slow your thinking, increase your clarity and, sharpen your awareness.
It's the perfect tool for 21st century living!
"Why doesn't everyone meditate? These new life skills compliment everything I do in life. No more headaches and tension. Even my husband says he likes being with me again."
Eli Morgan - Senior Lawyer
Packages available
Call now to find out how we can personalise meditation coaching for your unique needs:
Phone 1300 020 030
_____________________________________________________________
Our Store is designed for on-the-go people who want more from life.
Awaken your self-care ability to renew and refocus regularly with our Spot Meditation Packages. Intended as micro breaks (30 seconds - 1 minute meditations) help activate calm, alertness and energy, anytime, anywhere.
Our Longer Meditations are designed to help sustain deep relaxation, slow down thinking and create inner peace. A must for 21st century living as you learn to cultivate clarity, insight and understanding of your innate pathways to heal.
Our e-Books provide a visual complement to audio MP3 training. Learn at your own pace, make notes, as you learn in your own relaxed time and space.
Our Gift Vouchers are a great gift idea for those family and friends who truly deserve to live a deeper, more authentic, balanced and inspired life.
No previous meditation experience required.
_____________________________________________________________
| Meditation in our Global Village |
Meditate with Cows for Euro800
Stressed Dutch businessmen are paying up to Euro800 to lie on a bed of straw and meditate with cows.
A Dutch farmer has come up with the novel form of bovine meditation where businessmen head into the middle of a cattle barn, sit on the straw bedding and try to lose their worries. The experience has been pioneered by Corn de Regt who farms on the outskirts of Dutch town Denekamp, near the German border.
"Unfortunately the silence is often broken. When a cow drops something, or when the animals are unsettled. "But all of that belongs to the meditation sessions. Some of my guests complain about the smell. But that too, is all part of it. "Ultimately all of one's senses are stimulated through meditating alongside the animals. It is a unique experience. And most of the managers that come here like it." Mr de Regt runs a series of relaxation therapies on his farm.
Source - Farmer's Guardian. March
Meditation May be the Future of Anti-Ageing
Scientific experts now believe we have in-built mechanisms that can fight and reverse the aging process. Innovative research into the reversal of aging is well underway and, while scientists debate the many different theories, research has revealed that meditation dramatically affects the production of three important hormones related to stress, longevity and ageing. Cortisol, DHEA and Melatonin.
Source - Natural News.com. March
Meditation May Aid Memory in Alzheimer's Patients
Could meditation increase brain activity and improve memory and cognition in people who have Alzheimer's disease? According to a study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, the answer is yes. Results of the study appear in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, the founding president and medical director of the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation, is an expert on Kirtan Kriya (KK), the type of meditation used in the new study.Kirtan Kriya is a 12-minute singing exercise in the Kundalini yoga tradition that involves repetitive finger movements plus singing the sounds Saa Taa Naa Maa, ancient primal sounds from Sanskrit.
Source - Emax Health. March
_____________________________________________________________
Your Subscription
If you would like to update your details e.g. change your email address, click
here
Your privacy and wellness is important to us. We send out newsletters and emails sharing information or opportunities that we feel will be of interest and benefit to you.
We never give out or sell your contact information. You are receiving this email because you have contacted us, participated in a course, workshop, workplace training or private coaching.
If you feel you have received this newsletter in error, please accept our sincere apologies. To no longer receive our newsletter and emails, please click on
Unsubscribe
_____________________________________________________________ |
