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October
2007
There is a Chinese proverb that
says, "He who deliberates fully before taking a
step will spend his entire life on one leg." In
looking at this proverb through a yogic lens, I
see two counterbalanced thoughts. The first is,
although it is extremely important to be mindful,
movement is necessary. Just as you trust the flow
of breath in a Vinyasa practice, sometimes you
must trust the flow of life and step out on faith
knowing that ALL is happening for your Highest
Good. The second underlying truth in this proverb
is that at some point it's good to come back to
steadiness on two feet - to Tadasana-Samasthiti.
Imagine spending your entire life in
Virabhadrasana III or Vrksasana! We are reminded
that change is natural and harmonious with nature
and life.
For example, as we go deeper into
fall, think about how to balance movement with
stillness. The autumnal equinox at the end of
September has led us into a time for turning
within. It is a time for cleansing the body, mind
and spirit, making space for a richer, fuller
internal and external experience. As we look
forward to 2008, it is also a time to set your
intention and take specific action to further your
life vision and deepen your personal practice.
Yoga Alliance has embraced this season of
change and renewed our approach to purposeful
progress. As we strengthen our house within, we
continue to expand our reach into the community,
connecting with teachers and listening to
students. At the end of September, the YA Board of
Directors held its fall meeting in conjunction
with Yoga Journal's "Drop Back Into
Nature" Conference in beautiful Estes Park,
Colorado. Jeannine Frest from the YA staff and the
entire YA Board were present at our booth in the
Yoga Marketplace and participated in a host of
interesting workshops. Above all, we were
delighted to have the chance to meet many of the
RYTs in attendance.
The YA Board also
welcomed a new Board member, Felicia Boyd. Felicia
offers over 28 years as a dedicated yogini, as
well as over 20 years of experience in corporate
and public service specializing in Information
Technology. Please take time to read her bio in
this issue. In the spirit of change, Shakta Kaur's
term as Interim President/CEO ended and I was
elected Chair of the Yoga Alliance Board. As a
karma yogi, I will keep a watchful eye on the
organization as Interim President/CEO while we
continue our executive search for a permanent CEO,
someone who is spiritually vested in our community
and has the practical skills to move YA into its
next life-form. Read
more
Teresa
Kay-Aba Kennedy, Ph.D., MBA, RYT, CHHC
Chair of the Board and Interim
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Global Mala
Project
Did you participate in the
Global Mala Project that was held September
21-23? If so, we'd love to hear about your
experience. Please e-mail your comments to share@yogaalliance.org.
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Time
to Renew?
Don't panic. Our Registry
Services Representatives will be happy to talk
to you about renewal options.
Learn
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Link to Yoga
Alliance
Help Yoga Alliance promote
the yoga community by linking your website to
ours. We offer research, links and articles to
help broaden your students' knowledge about yoga
and yoga related topics. Link to www.yogaalliance.org
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YA Opens Search for Two
New Board Members
Nominating Committee Chair, Dr.
Jaime Stover Schmitt has issued a call for Yoga
Alliance Board member candidates interested in
serving for a three-year term beginning April
2008. Yoga Alliance will welcome new Board
members at the next face-to-face meeting set for
April 4-6, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
The
committee is searching for yogis and yoginis who
are dedicated to the YA mission - "to lead the
yoga community, set standards, foster integrity,
provide resources and uphold the teachings of
yoga."
"In
order to help Yoga Alliance move forward in its
next stage of growth we are seeking RYTs with a
variety of skills," said Dr. Stover Schmitt. "We
are particularly interested in individuals who
have non-profit board experience and expertise
in one or more of the following areas: public
policy or financial expertise, a degree in the
field of medicine and leadership in an authentic
yoga tradition." Read
more
YA
Welcomes New Board Member
The YA Board welcomed Felicia
Boyd, PMP, RYT as its newest member during the
September meeting in Estes Park, Colorado. She
will serve a three-year term on the
Board.
Felicia is an Information
Technology executive, business consultant,
writer and yogini who partners with government
and non-profit organizations to plan and
translate strategic visions into successful
programs, policy and solutions. With over 20
years of experience in corporate and public
service, Felicia seeks to expand awareness of
yogic principles in addressing work-life balance
issues and in influencing public policy to
national and global problems. Read
more
The 2008
Calendar is Coming
Many thanks to all who submitted
photos for the 2008 calendar. Our 12 yogis and
yoginis have been selected and the photos are
beautiful. The 2008 edition features an expanded
size to allow more room to jot down engagements
and notes. Limited quantities will be available.
To request one, please send an e-mail to
ssumner@yogaalliance.org
Important
Advertising Reminder
As you know, as a Yoga Alliance
Registered Yoga Teacher, you may use the
initials RYT following your name. You also may
use the RYT or RYS designation (in the case of
schools) in your marketing materials and on your
website.
We
do see some confusion, however, in the use of
the words "certified," "approved" and
"accredited" in some advertisements, brochures
and websites. Please remember that Yoga Alliance
does not "certify," "approve" or "accredit"
teachers or schools. You may not use these words
in your advertising and marketing materials in
reference to Yoga Alliance or to Registered Yoga
Teachers or Schools. You may not say, for
example, that you or your studio has been
"approved" by Yoga Alliance. You may, however,
say that an RYT or RYS "meets Yoga Alliance
standards."
If you have made an error, it
is important that it be immediately corrected.
We also appreciate your help in locating those
who are making the error so that we may contact
them and ensure that corrections are made.
As always your assistance is very much
appreciated.
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Yoga Day USA Doing It in a Big
Way
Therese Abair and Jerry Jefferson (both RYTs
200) see Yoga Day USA as a great opportunity to
build and strengthen the yoga community in their
hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida.
"We wanted to bring local
teachers together and share
yoga with everyone in the
community," Therese said.
They succeeded beautifully.
Read
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Photo provided by Living Fit
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Yoga Day USA 2008 will be
held on Saturday, January 26
It's
closer that you think.
Start planning your
event now!
www.yogadayusa.org
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Masthead
Credits: Far left, second left
and far right, provided by Jana Whiddon RYT 200,
Lakeland, FL; Center provided by Tom Larkin, RYT
500, Nashville, TN; Second right, provided by
Susan Richards, RYT 500, West Boxford, MA. Many
thanks to these generous RYTs!
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