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One – The Event

The tenth anniversary of the bombing of the World Trade Center in New York is this weekend.  September 11th changed the course of American history.  This was the first time we felt any physical effects of war upon our own soil.  We were struck by surprise; at the hatred and animosity that engendered the attack, and by our own fear and hatred in response.  Thousands of lives were lost in an instant and many thousands more have been lost over the years as we sought to assuage

our pain through war.

But war is not and never has been the answer.

And I am happy to announce that in Seattle this weekend, there will be an historic event of remembrance for September 11th.

This September 11, Choose Love and Unity.

Tens of thousands of people will be joining musicians, speakers, and celebrities, both live and on the web to intentionally send love, compassion and unity to all of humanity. Come to he Memorial Stadium at 3:46 PM Pacific Time on September 11th, and be a part of this monumental transformational event will be happening in Seattle at exactly 10 years and 10 hours after the 9/11 tragedy.

Click on the link in blue and learn more.

ONE: THE EVENT

WE ARE ONE
ONE with ourselves
ONE with each other
ONE with our planet
MAKE THE SHIFT

This is Karma Yoga, yoga of action.  This is living your yoga.  Make this September 11th truly a day of remembrance – remembering our interconnected with all beings.

Shalom & Namaste,

Diana Bonyhadi

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Sunday Salutations

Thought for the day

“You’ve got to wake up every morning with a smile upon your face, and show the world all the love in your heart…”  Believing in the good is not naive, it is a recipe for wellness and profound change.

Believe in the good.  I know it sounds like all the platitudes of your childhood – but it is true.

When we begin to doubt others and ourselves, we quickly become stuck.  We soon find ourselves unable to move forward in almost any endeavor because we do not, cannot, believe that any good could come out of it.  You can almost hear Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh saying “why bother, nothing good will every happen to me…”

But when you least expect it, your belief in the innate goodness of humankind is restored.  A check for first and last month rent is returned, an event you dreaded turned into an amazing success, a friend calls and reminds you of the strength and determination of the human spirit, someone makes you a delicious dinner.

So, as sit upon your mat today, I encourage you to nourish the light within.  Blow upon that little spark and let it shine forth.  Your spirit is bathed in goodness and innate beauty.  Know this about yourself and others.  And now breath.  Breath into the beauty of your heart, into the beauty of your asana, into the beauty of the world.  Let your practice be a celebration.  Allow it to shimmer and shine and sparkle with all that is good in you.  The rest will follow.

And for a little encouragement dig up that old song by Carole King – Beautiful.

Have a great week.  Enjoy the sunshine.

Shalom & Namaste

Diana Bonyhadi

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Beer, Compassion & Inversions

Have you made your weekend plans?  If not, here are a few things you can add to your schedule.  Some are very yogic, and some are not so yogic. I hear that there is a good chance it will be sunny this weekend, so regardless of how many things you plan to do, make sure that one of them involves playing outside.

Shalom & Namaste,

Diana Bonyhadi


Friday & Saturday:

Hopscotch Seattle, Fremont

Okay, this is for you if you think that an evening tasting premier beer, scotch and tequila sounds like a night of fun.  Think Octoberfest, only with more variety.  I think it is even being organized by the same folks, and the proceeds will benefit the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). This unique tasting experience will feature over 80 beers, wines and spirits and allows guests to interact with beverage experts to discover their true palette during the two-day event.

Saturday:

Compassionate Seattle, Center for Spiritual Living, Seattle

Come celebrate and participate in the creation of a new Charter of compassion for Seattle.  It’s true, there is not another city willing to sign an official Charter of Compassion, a public declaration of our commitment to not only live and breathe compassion, but to also conduct the business of our city with a heart of compassion.

This will be a fantastic day – great music, great teachers, great community.

Sunday:

Get Ready, Get Set, Go Upside Down – An Inversions Workshop 1:30 – 4:00pm

I will be teaching this class at Urban Oasis, East Lake Sammamish Blvd, Issaquah, WA

6 months yoga experience required – that and a great attitude, cause we are going to have a lot of fun learning how to do head stands, hand stands and forearm balances.  After this class, you will never be afraid to go upside down again.  Advanced variations will also be explored, just in case you have got your handstand down and you want to see where else you can take it.  Contact Urban Oasis to save your space.

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Live Music & Celebratory Kirtan

Live Music & the Yoga of Devotion

There is another master teacher in town this week – Shiva Rea.  She will be leading a teacher training and open workshops throughout the weekend at Shakti West in Ballard.  I don’t know if there is still room left, but you might want to check it out.  I definitely plan to.  Shiva Rea has a very special energy about her.  She lives her yoga and has great wisdom to share.

And if you don’t already have plans for this Friday night, you can treat yourself to an amazing evening of music and chanting, also at Shakti West and led by the gifted musician Steve Gold.  I just put a link into his myspace place so you can check out his music, just click on his name, and you can go right there.

Celebratory Kirtan with Steve Gold & Friends

Friday, April 16th, 8:00-10:00pm

Pre-register: by calling SHAKTI West (206) 297-9642
Cost: $20 Adv, $25 at door — 2 hours towards Shiva Rea’s Teacher Training
Location: SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga West, 2238 NW Market Street Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107

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My Mind is in a Fog

Ever notice that some days, your brain just feels foggy?  Like you have a plugged up nose for a brain?  Today is one of those for me.  I know what I have to do to clear it.  Get moving, do my practice, do some meditation.  And yet, there is something sort of luxurious about being in the mist.  You know it will clear, but the blurred lines make the world seem a bit softer.  I am reminded of that famous poem by Emily Dickinson.  Who wants to add that quote as a comment?

Music Update:  April 16 at 8:00pm – Shakti West

Steven Gold is coming to Seattle to do a celebratory Kirtan.  This is going to be a magical evening.  Your heart will sing and your body will move.  I can’t wait.  Need more encouragement, go to his website and download some music.


Classes yesterday were wonderful.  The students fill the space with such spirit.  Thank you yogis and yoginis.
I think the fog is clearing, both literally and figuratively.  The sun is beginning to shine through, and the world beckons.
Shalom & Namaste