Los Angeles - Autumn Rhythm Rejuvenation - Oct. 24, 2009 (4pm - 6pm)

Robin Downes is back in on the west coast for one special group session!

Join this 2 hour Session / Workshop - Ancient moves to soulful grooves for Autumn's Rhythm Renewal. Get in sync with the Autumn season and be prepared for the holiday season.


Rejuvenate, renew and relax at the yoga studio within CREATIVE CHAKRA SPA - Ocean side retreat in Marina Del Rey, California!


Beginners are welcomed, on-going students will be offered advanced options during the session.

Fee is $35.00 for the two hour session. Additionally, you will receive a bottle of Autumn Equinox meditation balancing oil. This essential oil is tuned with planetary chimes and gongs and infused with crystal essences. Ingredients: a blend of proprietary essential oils in a base of jojoba and fractionated coconut oils. Inhale, relax, and enjoy!

Space is limited to first come, first served. You must pay in advance to secure your spot, you can pay via Pay Pal. Any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at robin@yogaflava.com.

Here is the link for the event on FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=304212050077&ref=mf

I have been using the wonderful Yoga Care Kit and I highly recommend it as a wonderful accessory to your Yoga Flava session. Aromatic Essential Oil preparations for your yoga experience. The four products can be used before, during and after your practice. A respiratory inhaler to open and expand your breath; a meditation blend to deepen your meditation practice; and 2 different muscle gels that are customized to target your need.




If you would like to have this waiting for you at this session - ORDER NOW FOR ONLY $25.00

To order your Yoga Flava home study products - http://yogaflava-africancaribbean.blogspot.com/2009/08/yoga-flava-products.html

Autumn Rhythm Renewal - Yoga Flava - Up in the Club!

Yoga Flava's Autumn Rhythm Renewal
(Ancient Moves & Soulful Grooves)

Yoga ~ Music ~ Dancing ~ Up In The Club


Date:
Friday, October 2, 2009

Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm (Free Yoga Session)
8:00pm - 1am - Dining and dancing.

Location:
Katra
Street:
217 Bowery @ Rivington St. in Soho

Katra's Phone:
212-473-3113

R.S.V.P. via Email:
robin@yogaflava.com


Complimentary introduction session with Robin Downes' Yoga Flava (ancient moves and soulful grooves). Celebrating getting in sync with a new season ~ Autumn Rhythm Renewal! Participate or observe. Dancing and dining will be available after the session until 1am. Bring your Yoga Mat, Yoga clothes and dancing shoes. There will be dining and dancing after the yoga session

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO CLIP FROM THE LAST TIME YOGA FLAVA WAS UP IN THE CLUB!


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Autumnal Equinox '09 - New Season New Flava!

WHAT IS THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX?
Today is the Autumnal Equinox 2009, marking the beginning of a new season and new flava! This is a time to seek to restore balance in the world and in ourselves - mind, body, breath and spirit. "Equinox" is from the Latin word "aquinoctium" meaning equal night. An equinox occurs when the sun is over the equator and hours of the day and night are equal - 12 hours each.


MEDITATION:


Find your balance by sitting or standing quietly with your eyes closed, breathing deeply and being mindful of your body. Check in with yourself, how do you feel? Now bring your hands to your heart center and be mindful of feeling balanced. Let this be a gentle reminder to you of grace, beauty and balance that comes with the autumnal equinox - between day and night, light and dark, activity and rest.

CELEBRATIONS - NEW SEASON NEW SPONSOR - MAREN GOOD OF GOOD SCENTS, INC!
My celebration began last Saturday at the V.I.P. Private Penthouse Party sponsored by
Maren Good of Good Scents, Inc. / Scent and Sound Works. Check out the following video:

HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS HOW YOU CAN GET IN SYNC WITH THE SEASON:



1. Go for a nature walk and enjoy the changing scenery.

2. Go to your local farmers market and buy the seasonal fruits and vegetables (apples, pumpkin, squash, etc.)

3. Create a Cornucopia (Harvest Basket or Bowl) gather items from you nature walk, farmers market visit and around your home.

4. Rest in the contentment knowing you have collected that which you need.

PROSPERITY CONSCIOUSNESS


As a African American, I pondered what this season of harvest meant to me, being mindful of the harvest of cotton and such that slaves were forced to be a part of. I came across Oprah Winfrey's quote in a Forbes Magazine interview "I had to get rid of that slave mentality". Today is the Autumnal Equinox 2009, change of season, change mentality to HARVEST PROSPERITY CONSCIOUSNESS. Celebrate the abundance you already have and open up to the possibilities ahead. Yoga for Prosperity Sessions will be beginning in October, let me know of your interest as I create the new schedule.




In the mean time, check out Robin Downes'Yoga Flava home study products and the Yoga Flava web site.

Next upcoming event - Yoga Flava up in club Katra, Oct. 2nd. (more info.coming soon)

Sending peace, prosperity and positive vibes... Robin

http://www.yogaflava.com

YOGA IS FROM AFRICA (Ancient Egypt)

Origins of Yoga
It is a little-known fact that Yoga first began in Africa, specifically Kemet (ancient Egypt). Yoga, which means union, is for everybody. I would like to see people of African descent reclaim this ancient holistic practice for themselves and incorporate it into their modern lives.



The young Egyptians (Kamites) of Northeastern Africa were educated in a system of higher knowledge called the "Mystery System" by Egyptologists. They had to acquire a high level of competency in Yoga before they were considered mentally and spiritually prepared to master the rigors of mathematics, engineering, medicine, astronomy, astrology, architecture, literature, religion, metaphysics, ethics and philosophy.

According to the book The Metu Neter by Ra UN Nefer Amen, these ancient Africans migrated to India and became what are now known as the Dravidian Indians. They passed on teachings and spiritual practices that later evolved into Hindu beliefs and yoga practices.




Yoga in the Modern World
Many of us are living with dis-ease, a fast track life that leaves little time for self-nurturing. People of color often have an especially hard time in modern society living up to expectations and illusions created by the mainstream media. The African-American community has high instances of obesity, hypertension, diabetes, anxiety and depression. Yoga is very soothing to the mind, body and emotions, which helps lower stress and blood pressure levels. It can also deliver a good cardiovascular workout that can help you lose weight while strengthening and toning your entire body. It can also help you sleep more soundly, leading to clearer thinking and awareness.






Yoga Flava promotes a style that includes soulful grooves and healing moves.



Breathing deeply, combined with movement, helps to naturally relax, de-stress, re-energize, and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. What are you waiting for?

For more information check out Robin Downes' Yoga Flava: www.YogaFlava.com

Yoga Flava TV - Rainbeau Mars

Yoga Flava on African Caribbean Television.

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Summer Spiritual & Sensual Sizzle

Bringing in the Summer Solstice with Yoga in Times Square

Inagural NYC Yoga Journal Conference - Day 1 of 5

I arrived at the Business of Yoga Workshop (Part 1) at around 11am. I missed the first two presentations with Bill Harper, publisher, Yoga Journal www.yogajournal.com and Connie Chan, founder, Levitate Yoga. I was happy to catch Connie Chan in the lobby. I met Connie in 2007 in times square for the Yoga in Times Square celebration. Check out the video clip from 2007 - http://www.yogaflava.blogspot.com



She reminded me to spread the word, it is truly a transcendental experience. This year the Yoga in Times Square will take place, Sunday, June 21, 2009. I will be there for the morning session. Sign up at http://bit.ly/14Iekl



I walked in on Bob Murphy, CSMO, Mindbody, Inc "Creating a Viable Studio" www.mindbodyonlin.com. He was discussing the biz of yoga. Some of the highlights of the discussion included:
*Determine what you want.
*Create goals with actions
*Budget and monitor
*Have the life you want.

Sales Specialist, Tiffany Baker, gave a great demonstration of the software. I am curious about how it can work with the programming / video on demand for Yoga Flava TV. They suggested I check out their client's business module - Core Power Yoga.
I will certainly be checking them out further. MindBody has a booth at the Conference.

The next speaker was Leonard D. Easter, Esq. He shook us up with the legal issues that are currently being questioned in the Yoga community. He advised us to focus on a business plan that is clear, direct and simple. In addition to a good lawyer, have a good accountant. If you are just started out, several law firms, business schools and retired executive are available to help start-up companies. I got on the mailing list and will keep everyone informed about the on going legal developments in the Yoga community.

After being shook up by the attorney, we were calmed down and connected to spirit with Ganesh Das (aka Carlos Menjivar) managing director, Jivamukti Yoga. "Building Community with Yoga."www.jivamuktiyoga.com He started with a much needed Meditation. Highlights of his lecture were based on principles from the Bagavagita:
*No difference between the spiritual and the biz of yoga.
*Everything is an extension of thr spiritual life.
*Create success for the people in your business.
*Everything has a mutually beneficial relationship.
*What is our purpose and what is our intention.
*Be clear about what success means to us.
*Want to be wealthy so that I can share it with others!
*Be indifferent toward the wicked.
*Live simply so that others can simply live.
*Money if a form of energy.
*The only way you are going to be happy is to make others happy.
*Business is a perfect way of working your Karma out.

He recommended a book "The Diamond Cutter" (Buddist principles in business)

I met some new friends: Suzanne Girard Foote, Founder and Director of New Mother Yoga and Wellness (www.newmotheryogaandwellness.com) and Ardie Cowlah Hollander (brandmarketers.com, modernyogis.com) who got me excited about a t-shirt that has a video screen.

It was a great way to end the first day of the Business of Yoga Workshop. I look forward to tomorrow.

It's official Yoga Flava TV will be reporting from the inaugural New York City Yoga Journal Conference.

I'm sooo excited. This has been an amazing time to return to my hometown with Yoga Flava TV on African Caribbean Television Satellite Network! I look forward to bringing you all of the Yoga news from this event with Flava!

For Immediate Release
April 22, 2009
Contact Information
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release-April 22, 2009
Attention: News, Business, Health and Educational Editors
CONTACT:
Porsche Haynes
Florida A&M University

( BPRW) African Americans Benefit from Yoga
(BLACK PR WIRE) (April 22, 2009) “Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for African American men and women, killing more than 102,000 annually,” according to the American Heart Association. Diabetes, hypertension, obesity and other issues are at the forefront concerning African American health. African Americans are responding by attempting to eat better and be more physically active. Unfortunately, many African Americans are overlooking an ancient practice that could be beneficial in combating health-related ailments; namely, yoga.

According to The Gale Encyclopedia, yoga is a system that benefits the body, mind and spirit by teaching self-control through a series of postures (asanas) and exercises, as well as through breathing (pranayama), relaxation and meditation (dyana) techniques (Bruno, 1999). When combined with a nutritious diet and other cardiovascular activities, such as running and aerobics, yoga can contribute greatly in improving one’s health. According to medicinenet.com, practicing yoga can help lower blood pressure, decrease stress and help reduce symptoms associated with depression and anxiety. Yoga can also help lower blood glucose levels (as with diabetes), increase strength and flexibility, and reduce some symptoms of asthma.

Yoga is also relatively inexpensive. A reasonably priced studio ranges from ten to twenty dollars a session, but one can purchase DVDs and practice at home for far less. Yoga props, mats and blocks are also sold for decent prices at local stores, such as Target and Wal-Mart. Yoga is one of the most beneficial exercises that African Americans can do to combat health issues, and with effort, African Americans will see results.

Sources Used:
Bruno, Leonard C. “Yoga” Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. 1999.
Weil, Richard, MEd, CDE “Yoga Health Benefits”. Medicinenet.com. 2008. Retrieved Sept. 20, 2008.
http://www.medicinenet.com/yoga/article.htm
“2008 African American Heart Health Tool Kit”. American Heart Association. 2008. Retrieved Sept. 21, 2008.
http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/.../1200430257943African%20American%20Heart%20Health%
“General yoga Information”. American Yoga Association. 2000. Retrieved Sept. 23, 2008.
www.americanyogaassociation.org/general.html



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