Happy Holidays & Celebrate January 1st with us!
by Blair Lewis • December 25, 2011
December 25, 2011
Dear Friends and Family of Alive and Healthy,
We are writing to wish you all a very Happy Holiday to you and yours! We hope that this winter holiday season has brought you great fellowship and some quiet time for reflection.
I know that my most recent letters to you have been quick class announcements and greetings from my heart. Today, I wish to write a little more.
As a spiritual teacher, my duty is to help you and yours with establishing a life that makes sense and to regain your health & vigor. This effort requires honesty, trust, humor, science and courage. It is educational and scientific. It is a training program. Recently Pandit Rajmani of the Himalayan Institute spoke of this training:
”I must not let my mind continue making the list of all the follies. I must not allow the mind to count how many times I have failed, how many times I have suffered and how many times people have treated me unjust fully. That is old story. This world is wonderful, beautiful. I must train my eyes to see that beauty and joy that is inherent in this world. I must train my mind to look for the beauty and joy that is inherent in this world. I must train my soul to become interested and cultivate taste for that most absolute, unsurpassed beauty and joy that resides right next to itself at the same very lotus of the heart.” Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, Living Tantra V
I see suffering… more than ever. I see it in all ages, races and vocations. With proper training, this suffering can end. Our deepest fears are birthing loneliness, purposelessness, anger, doubt, guilt and self-hatred. The only antidote to this tragedy is love….but it must be love that makes sense. Love that is sustainable. This is where the training begins, for a lasting love requires a healthy diet that supports both the mind and body; an exercise program that improves endurance and releases tension; a self-understanding that allows us to heal ourselves, help ourselves, forgive ourselves and get back in the game. The greatest service you can do for this world is to care for your body, breath and mind. Only a truly happy person can help this world. Such happiness comes from the heart of the Divine, not from worldly pleasures. You can attain this.
Spirituality today means ‘sustainability’ – created by vibrancy, wisdom, community, and values that embrace all differences. You must develop a personal philosophy that allows you to incorporate all your life experiences and move forward. The past that creates pain must be met with loving wisdom and practicality. We have all been hurt and we have all disappointed others, but only in the present moment we call ‘now’ is there a place where we can skillfully choose our next step.
I pray that our courses and classes will help you move closer to a joy that cannot be dimmed, a courage that never leaves you and a tranquility that will always beam from your heart. I know that our bodies are hurting, our minds torture us and there is so much pain; but, I also know there are time tested solutions to all of these challenges. I have trained for over thirty years to help you.
I am here to meet with you in person, online and by telephone to discuss whatever grieves you, kills your hopes or holds you back. The great sages say never delay doing a good thing for your mind, heart and soul.
Thank you for allowing all of us at Alive and Healthy to be a part of your life. We are honored to be with you.
Classes and More – in Person and Online
2011 has been an amazing year for Alive and Healthy. Our seminars and classes in Wisconsin and Texas have been well attended and filled with sincere folks seeking health, happiness and freedom from all fear.
And now after 6 months of testing, you can join us online or by telephone from anywhere in the USA. Currently we are using the www.GoToMeeting.com technology to allow families from all 50 states to join us for classes held on-site at Alive and Healthy Institute. Please email us if you wish to join us online. Thank you!
December 29
Thursday, December 29, 2011, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – At the Office!
The Science of Sadhana, Part 2 – learning how to apply the texts and techniques to build your foundation of fearlessness, service and community. As the New Year is only a few days away, now is the time for recommitting and refining your practice for the new year.
January 1st
We welcome the New Year in Dallas with a special fire offering and celebration at our home on January 1st from 10am – 11:30am. Group meditation will be held from 9:00 am – 9:30am, followed by chai and fellowship until 10 am. Your family and friends are welcome to join us. Please do RSVP to reserve a cup of chai and a place at the fire.
January 2nd
Monday nights, Starting Jan. 2nd, Blair teaches at Krama Yoga Center
Meditation with Movement and Stillness– 4 week class, Jan. 2, 9, 16 & 23.
6:00 – 7:00 pm Movement with Ricky Tran
7:15 pm – 8:45 pm Meditation & Stillness with Blair
This is a four-week class that combines the movement of hatha with the inner dynamics of meditation. The class is for adults and teens seeking a masterful approach to stress management and strengthening of self-confidence.
Location: Krama Yoga Center, 2760 E. Trinity Mills Rd. #120, Carrollton, TX 75006, 469-324-9642
Located in the Briarwyck Shopping Center on Trinity Mills Road at Marsh Lane, by the 24 Hour Fitness.
http://www.kramayogacenter.com
Thursday, January 5th, Group Meditation, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – At the Office!
The first Thursday of every month is for group meditation. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, January 8th, new times and new format:
9:00 – 9:30 am Group Meditation
9:30 – 10:00 am Chai and Fellowship
10:00 – 11:30 am Satsang with Blair
Theme for 2012: The Science of Sadhana – an introduction to the texts and techniques to build your foundation of fearlessness, service and community. This Sunday we will begin exploring the Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad-Gita, this Swami Rama’s commentary on the psychotherapeutic view of this great text. Feel welcome to bring any version of the Gita that you love.
Could You Help Us Help?
We want to be more available online, in print and in person to those seeking help from all suffering. As you know, no one is ever turned away. As more people have a lack of finances, the only way we can increase our community outreach is to have your support.
We humbly seek your tax-deductible donations to help us fund programs, equipment and our web-presence.
The Alive and Healthy Institute is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt spiritual organization and we are happy to receive your donations online, by check or charge or cash.
You can mail us your contribution to Alive and Healthy Institute
14114 Dallas Parkway, Suite 260
Dallas, Texas 75254
Thank you very much!
The Topic of Money for Your Class….wait….it’s good news
Alive and Healthy wants to help you save money. As you know all of our classes have been by Love Offering this year. This means that you pay only what you can afford to give and feel welcome to come for free as your finances dictate. We have always suggested a Love Offering of $20 per class, and yet accepted whatever is in the offering plate. However, some of you have been graciously paying $20 or more several times a week – while we need and appreciate your support, we karmically think we should balance the situation. The auto-pay solution begins January 1st!
Auto-pay begins January 1st, 2012 and offers you the following benefits:
• $108 per month for all weekly classes held at Alive and Healthy; $159 for couples and families per month
• Free 20-30 minute meeting with Blair each month for spiritual counseling and practice refinement
• 50% discount on all Alive and Healthy ‘in-house’ weekend seminars and special events
• 20% discount on books and Neti-pots
We hope that you will see the benefits of Auto-Pay and enroll. Alive and Healthy will continue its policy of a suggested a Love Offering of $20 per class or $30 per family. You can still pay only what you can afford to give and feel welcome to come for free as your finances dictate.
Have a very Happy Holiday! We look forward to seeing you real soon! Thank you for your donation.
Yours in Service,
Blair and Terri
December 10 Seminars at Blue Sky in Grafton, WI
by Blair Lewis • December 2, 2011
The Science of Happiness & How to Be Your Own Psychotherapist
– December 10th at Blue Sky in Grafton
Happy Holiday Greetings! I hope your Thanksgiving gatherings were filled with friends and family dining together. I am happy to announce that I will be back at Blue Sky’s Grafton campus for four days in December.
On Saturday morning, December 10th, I have two new seminars for you and, again, they are free (if you wish). Please join me for The Science of Happiness and stay for How to Be Your Own Psychotherapist.
As a thank-you for your kind support and interest in holistic care, both seminars are by donation only. If you are financially strapped these days, please come for free.
Details in just a moment…
I will be available to meet with you and your family for private consultations at Blue Sky’s School of Massage in Grafton:
• Friday, December 9th, 2 pm – 6:30 pm
• Saturday, December 10th, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm – remember, I have two great seminars for you on Saturday morning (see below)
• Sunday, December 11th, 2 pm – 6:30 pm
• Monday, December 12th, 3 pm – 6:30 pm
Please email me to schedule an appointment.
The Science of Happiness — 9:00 – 10:30 am on Saturday, December 10th
A happy person is clear, tranquil and humble; and whose family shows that they can live together with diversity – diverse views, thoughts, and inclinations – all under the same roof.
This seminar will help you learn:
• The Art and Science of Inner Kindness –how to be kind to yourself in all situations and circumstances.
• How to greet Honor & Insult, Loss & Gain equally. This is the antidote to self-condemnation; a skill to share with your family and colleagues.
• To understand that the greatest of all friends is within you.
Fee: By Donation Only, Suggested Love Offering is $25 per person, $35 per family.
Date and Time: Saturday, December 10th, 9:00 – 10:30 am at Blue Sky in Grafton
How to Be Your Own Psychotherapist — 11:00 am – 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 10th
It seems that this world is not for the weak and meek. It is the energetic, vibrant , strong, healthy, powerful people who feel entitled to achieve. And according to all accounts, they do just that. They achieve their goals.
We call them the fortunate few. We all want to join them. So, what causes us to sabotage our own best efforts? What stops us from joining the ‘fortunate few?’
The Sages say that self-condemnation (identifying yourself with your mistakes) is the root cause of our problems. Once you condemn yourself, you lose your self-respect and this leads to self-hatred. Later, you will project your self-hatred onto others and then you will start to isolate yourself from others. Isolation comes from falsely thinking that others know our weaknesses and condemn us. How to Be Your Own Psychotherapist is a fun filled hour of stories and strategies of how to work with your mind and relationships. I will introduce you to ancient, time tested methods on how to counsel and train your mind to be your friend.
• Learn how to use a working schematic of the mind, breath, body & senses
• Understand the source and trigger of impulses and urges
• To achieve mastery over our mind’s inconsistencies, we must transform our attitude towards our mind. We will discuss three powerful ways to transform your attitude today.
Fee: By Donation Only, Suggested Love Offering is $15 per person, $25 per family.
Date and Time: Saturday, December 10th, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon at Blue Sky in Grafton.
I hope you can join me on Saturday morning for these presentations. It will be a fun and interactive time with loads of new ideas and stories.
As always, I most certainly welcome you to make a private appointment so we can discuss how to apply this knowledge to benefit you and your family.
To help you reserve your spot today, please email me today.
If you have questions, please call Alive and Healthy and leave us a message.
I look forward to seeing you real soon!
Happy Winter Holidays to you and yours,
Blair Lewis
Blue Sky School of Massage in Grafton
350 Double Tree Lane
Grafton, WI 53024
(Near the Family Farm on Port Washington Road, between Hwy. 60 and Hwy. C.)
Directions to Blue Sky are online
The Spirituality of Sanskrit Nov. 18-20
by Blair Lewis • November 2, 2011
We are very pleased to announce that Jon Janaka will be coming teaching The Spirituality of Sanskrit at Alive and Healthy on November 18, 19, and 20th.
Jon Janaka holds a Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin where he studied Sanskrit and the History of Religion in India. After his graduate studies, he lived and worked at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania for 7 years, where he studied under the guidance of Pandit Rajmani Tigunait. His unique combination of academic background combined with personal immersion in the traditions and techniques of the Himalayan Sages prepared him to bring the transformative power of the Sanskrit language to a modern audience.
The study of Sanskrit gives the sincere yoga student access to the profound aspects of the original yogic texts. Sanskrit is a language of sounds (not words) heard by the Sages and Rishis in deep meditation; these sounds are an expression and encapsulation of the consciousness of the Divine. Reciting these ancient hymns with precision and respect can lead the aspirant to the source of Truth, Happiness and Bliss. I hope you will join us in this pursuit of the Divine Experience through the study of Sanskrit.
Here are the details of his seminar:
Thursday, November 17th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Fee: Love Offering only
Satsang on Sanskrit with Guest Instructor Jon Janaka and Blair Lewis
Jon has come down from wintery Wisconsin to provide us with a great weekend seminar on The Spirituality of Sanskrit. Tonight will be a fascinating question and answer session on mantras, sound, vibration and Sanskrit.
The Spirituality of Sanskrit– the language of the Gods
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Seminar, November 18, 19, and 20th
Fee: Early Registration: $149.00 per person; $225 per household.
At the Door: $199.00 per person
Individual Class Sessions are $35 each.
Yoga Instructors may qualify for special pricing, please write us for details.
Work-study Scholarships are available.
Please email us for payment arrangments.
Friday Evening, November 18th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
• Introduction to Sanskrit as a Spiritual Practice
• Language and Consciousness
Saturday Morning, November 19th, 9:00 am – 12 noon
• Sanskrit Alphabet
Saturday Afternoon, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Prayers of the Tradition
• Mantra and Meditation
Sunday Morning, November 20th, 9:00 am – 12 noon
• Prayers of the Tradition
• Recap and review
• Home Practice of Sanskrit
SPECIAL GATHERING – at the home of Theresa Oswald and Blair Lewis
Saturday Evening, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Fee: Love Offering only
– A Special Master Class & Satsang on Shiva Sankalpa Sukta
We look forward to seeing you at The Spirituality of Sanskrit – the language of the Gods.
Location:
Alive and Healthy Institute
14114 Dallas Parkway, Suite 260
Dallas, Texas 75254
Pressure & Priorities – Creating More Space in Your Day
by Blair Lewis • October 9, 2011
Pressure & Priorities – Creating More Space in Your Day
- Date: Thursday, October 13th
- Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Tuition: $35
- Location: Alive and Healthy Institute
14114 Dallas Parkway, Suite 260
Dallas, Texas 75254
Registration Required: Contact Alive and Healthy online to reserve your seat, please email Blair Lewis, Blair@AliveandHealthy.com or call toll-free 1-888-414-9500.
Do you feel lost about what to do and the how’s and when’s?… Perfect, join us for:
Pressure & Priorities – Creating More Space in Your Day
When your life feels cramped, crowded and depleted, you need more time and more space. Only powerful and extraordinary techniques can help you. Here is where you learn them. Right here, right now!
- Discover the Loopholes in the Laws of Time
- Learn to apply physics, physiology and pranic science for overwhelm
- Stop the excuses and start getting things done
- Never Feel Rushed & Overwhelmed Again!
Conquering Fear on Labor Day
by Blair Lewis • August 22, 2011
The Dallas – Fort Worth Free Day of Yoga is Monday, September 5, 2011
This year we will be offering two classes of principles and techniques to overcome fear and stress.
Join Anne Schanz, PhD, Theresa Oswald, MD, and Pandit Blair Lewis for a dynamic afternoon of fun, fellowship and freedom from fear. And it is free!
Part One
Conquering Fear – consciousness yoga in action. Unveil the effects of unconscious roles we play in everyday life with Anne Schanz PhD a holistic counselor and expert in yoga psychology. Get first hand experience of the mind body connection and what it can do for you with avid yogini and integrative physician Theresa Oswald MD.
12:30 – 1:45pm on Monday, September 5, Labor Day
What to Bring: Pen, paper and an open mind. Be prepared to laugh, learn and grow!
Part Two
Conquering Fear – consciousness yoga in action. See the endless possibilities of befriending your mind with Blair Lewis, Pandit of the Himalayan Tradition and ardent yoga student/teacher for 30 years. Harness your closest ally in conquering fear; your breath. Explore practical pranayama with avid yogini and integrative physician Theresa Oswald MD.
2:00 – 3:15pm on Monday, September 5, Labor Day
What to Bring: Pen, paper and an open mind. Be prepared to laugh, learn and grow!
Both classes will be held off campus at the:
Center for Spiritual Living
4801 Spring Valley, Suite 115
Dallas, Texas 75244
To Reserve Your Seat: Please email us at Terri@aliveandhealthy.com
Everyone is Welcome! Both classes are free of charge. Love offerings are welcome.
Battle of the Bands – Sounds of Support
by Blair Lewis • August 14, 2011
The Trees for Tibet ‘Battle of the Bands’ is a friendly charity battle hosting bands from the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex, including Plano, Carrollton, Lewisville, Rockwall, Allen, Frisco, and the surrounding areas. SoundsOfSupport, better known as S.O.S., organizes a fundraising event for a different charity – this year, they’ve chosen ‘Trees for Tibet’.
- Battle of the Bands www.soundsofsupport.com
- Saturday, August 27
- 6:30pm – 11:30pm
- Ticket info Click Here!
- “The Rock”
2435 E. Hebron Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
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Now is the Time to Conquer Fear
by Blair Lewis • July 18, 2011
On Tuesday evening, July 26th, the Dallas-Fort Worth community has a rare and illuminating opportunity to meet a world-renowned scholar and humanitarian – Pandit Rajmanit Tigunait, Ph.D. His topic will be: Conquering Fear, the Science of Self-Transformation. The following excerpt from his most recent book, The Pursuit of Power and Freedom: Katha Upanishad, clearly illustrates the importance of his upcoming topic:
“As spiritual scientists, the sages of the Himalayas were interested in discovering the anatomy of health and happiness, stamina and weakness, and joy and grief. In an attempt to find lasting peace, they tried to understand the source of fear and the way to eliminate it once and for all. Their limitless appetite for unveiling the mysteries of life enabled them to invest all their resources – physical, mental and spiritual. This gave them access to a world filled with infinite possibilities – a world beyond our normal understanding.”
“All of us want to be happy. In search of happiness, we are continually adding new nuances in the fields of science and technology, religion and politics, and trade and commerce. Experience tells us that the more we possess, the more fearful we become, and yet our desire for power and possessions forces us to exhaust all our energies acquiring everything possible. On the one hand, we want to be happy. On the other hand, we do not want to let go of that which makes us miserable. And yet we fail to see why we are caught between wanting and not wanting, freedom and bondage.”
Pandit Tigunait will share the techniques and insights that he has gleaned from a lifetime of study and commitment to helping individuals and families overcome fear, doubt and anger. His presentation will delight you with a wonderful blend of wisdom, humor and humility. He will be speaking at the Center for Spiritual Living in North Dallas. Details are online at: www.AliveandHealthy.com
The Biography of Pandit Tigunait
The spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D. is the successor of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Lecturing and teaching world-wide for more than 30 years, he is the author of fourteen books including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual Seeker and the best-selling At the Eleventh Hour: The Biography of Swami Rama, and is a regular contributor to Yoga International magazine.
Pandit Tigunait holds two doctorates: one in Sanskrit from the University of Allahabad in India, and another in Oriental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Family tradition gave Pandit Tigunait access to a vast range of spiritual wisdom preserved in both the written and oral traditions. Before meeting his master, Pandit Tigunait studied Sanskrit, the language of the ancient scriptures of India ; Pali, the language of Buddhist scriptures; Prakrit, the language of Jaina scriptures; and Zend-Avesta, the language of the Zorastrian tradition. In 1976, Swami Rama ordained Pandit Tigunait into the 5,000-year-old lineage of the Himalayan masters.
While living in the world with his wife and two children, Pandit Tigunait walks in the footsteps of his master — he writes, teaches, guides and administers the work and mission of the Himalayan Institute, a multi-national humanitarian organization, while joyfully maintaining his personal commitment to his spiritual pursuits.
“Live in the world, and yet remain above it. Find a balance between the sacred and mundane, and between worldly success and inner fulfillment. There is a way to find freedom in this world, you do not need to try to find freedom from this world.” – these are the core teachings of the Himalayan sages.
Conquering Fear — The Science of Self-Transformation
An Evening with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D., the Spiritual Head of the Himalayan Institute
Tuesday Evening, July 26th, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley, Suite 115, Dallas, Texas 75244
Fee: By Donation Only, Suggested Love Offering is $15
Conquering Fear — A Special Evening with Pandit Tigunait in Dallas
by Blair Lewis • July 7, 2011
Conquering Fear — The Science of Self-Transformation
An Evening with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D., the Spiritual Head of the Himalayan Institute
Tuesday Evening, July 26th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley, Suite 115, Dallas, Texas 75244
Fee: By Donation Only, Suggested Love Offering is $15
For Reserved Seating (which is strongly encouraged), please contact: Jill Pickett at 469-544-4823 or email Jill@aliveandhealthy.com
Pandit Tigunait will help you learn to:
• Understand the source of fear — the source of fear and doubt can be known and understood.
• Transform fear and self-demeaning habits by retraining your mind to hear and heed the voice of the heart.
• Apply the science of self-transformation — for your personal growth, worldly success and lasting relationships.
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D., the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute, is the successor of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. Lecturing and teaching worldwide for over 25 years, he is the author of fourteen books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual Seeker and the best-selling At the Eleventh Hour: The Biography of Swami Rama, and is a regular contributor to Yoga International magazine.
Pandit Tigunait holds two doctorates: one in Sanskrit from the University of Allahabad in India, and another in Oriental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Family tradition gave Pandit Tigunait access to a vast range of spiritual wisdom preserved in both the written and oral traditions. Before meeting his master, Pandit Tigunait studied Sanskrit, the language of the ancient scriptures of India, as well as the languages of the Buddhist, Jaina, and Zoroastrian traditions. In 1976, Swami Rama ordained Pandit Tigunait into the 5,000-year-old lineage of the Himalayan Masters.
Why We Fight – a Memorial Day Weekend Special Event
by Blair Lewis • May 27, 2011
Old Fashion Yoga on Sunday May 29th at 9 am — 11 am
Why We Fight – a Memorial Day Weekend Special Event
This Sunday we will devote the entire two hours of Old Fashion Yoga to the practices and philosophies of creating a lasting peace. The first 14 registrants will receive a free copy of the book “Why We Fight – yoga practices for lasting peace” by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.
We will view war through the eyes of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh guru and his famous student Banda Singh Bahadur and share in their famous dialogue about the mis-use of non-violence. Then we will peer through the eyes of Arjuna and Krishna as they debate war in the Bhagavad Gita.
We will close with yogic and tantric practices for establishing a lasting peace within ourselves and in the hearts of those with whom we live and work.
A great Sunday morning of technique and fellowship.
Tuition: Old Fashion Yoga has a suggested love offering of $20 per person or $30 per household. However, everyone one is welcome regardless of their ability to pay.
Those seeking a delicious cup of chai must RSVP and arrive by 8:50 am. Thank you.
Location: please email us for the location and directions. Use Blair (at) aliveandhealthy (dot) com
Please join us. Happy Holidays!
Living Tantra Study Group starts May 12th
by Blair Lewis • May 9, 2011
Living Tantra Study Group
This is a 6 week series held on Thursday evenings to review, refine and expand your knowledge presented in the Living Tantra series by the Himalayan Institute. For present and future student of the Institute’s 66 hour online and live program designed to systematically deepen your personal practice and advance your practice to the next level. Our Study Group is designed for sincere seekers and students interested in becoming healthier, happier and more compassionate.
Instructors: Blair Lewis and Theresa Oswald, MD
Email for Location: Blair (at) aliveandhealthy.com
Tuition: By Love Offering (suggested donation $20 per class or $108 for all six classes)
Week One 5/12/2011 Tantric Overview of Traditions and Techniques 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- What is Tantra?
- How will Tantra help my personal practice and self-transformation?
- Prana definition and explanation.
- Explore Prana awareness, collection and direction.
Week Two 5/26/2011 Tantric Rituals 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- Science of Agni Vidya.
- Technical aspects and ingredients for external fire offerings (Bahir Yaga).
- Power of group collective practice.
- Understand Antar Yaga (internal fire offering).
Week Three 6/2/2011 Healing Power of Tantra 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- How can Tantra benefit yourself and others?
- Understanding the law of cause and effect.
- Qualifications of a healer and healer’s toolbox.
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.
Week Four 6/9/2011 Prana Shakti and Kundalini Shakti 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Please note the 2 week gap between class #4 and class #5. June 23 is class #5.
- Explanation of the body as a living shrine.
- Agni Sara and the Manipura Chakra
- The Difference Between Prana Shakti and Kundalini Shakti
- Learn tantric method of combining asana, pranayama, mudras and mantras.
- Introduction to Saundaryalahari.
- Exploring Kundalini Shakti, the primordial pool of energy and consciousness.
Week Five 6/23/2011 Tantra and the Lotus of the Heart 7:00 – 8:30 pm
- Understand the real role of tools and means in spiritual practice.
- Healing the Heart; How and Why?
- Discuss Saundaryalahari verse 38.
- Complete practice of Shakti Sadhana.
Week Six 6/30/2011 The Power of Sri Vidya 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Please note the 2 week gap between class #4 and class #5. June 23 is class #5.
- Definition and expanded discussion of Sri Vidya.
- Connecting to the Divinity in you.
- Discover the Power of collective consciousness
- Power of Mantra and Initiation.
The Mystery & Power of Prana Shakti on May 14, 2011
by Blair Lewis • May 9, 2011
The Mystery and Power of Prana Shakti — part of the Advancing Your Practice Series at Alive and Healthy
Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 9 am – 5 pm
Prana-feel it, taste it, experience it!
Nourish and enliven your practice by accessing your internal storehouse of strength, vitality, will power and determination.
Let us explore Prana Shakti, the force within us that allows us to move. Prana Shakti is the power to be and the power to become.
This is an experiential workshop on advanced techniques of pranayama using lectures, videos and practicums. Participants will help prepare a delicious pranic-laden vegetarian lunch.
9 – 10 am chai and practice
- Pranayama
- Relaxation practice
- Additional Pranayama
- Mantra meditation
10-11 am Prana Samvedana practicum
11am -12 pm discussion with questions & answers weaving together morning’s practice
12-2 pm lunch (hands on cooking and nutrition class with prana rich food to enhance your practice). We will be cooking and enjoying Toor Dal with mango and Saag Paneer. Learn about phytonutrients, tamasic, rajasic and sattvic foods and how they impact your practice.
2-3 pm Prana Dharana practicum
3-4 pm practice
- Relaxation practice
- Prana Samvedana
- Prana Dharana
- Mantra meditation
4-5 pm chai and synthesis of day’s experiences
Instructors: Blair Lewis and Theresa Oswald, MD
Email for Location: Blair (at) aliveandhealthy.com
Tuition: $95 per person/$150 per household couple. Scholarships available. Due to food preparation, reservations are required. Please contact ASAP if you wish to attend.
Event and Classes – MAY 2011
by Blair Lewis • May 4, 2011
Dear Friends and Family of Alive and Healthy,
All of a sudden May is here and the first 2 weeks are loaded with activities …and you are invited to join in!
- May 5 • Thursday 12 noon
Blair speaks at Rotary Club of Carrollton & Farmers Branch. Guests and fellow Rotarians are welcome! Topic: Humanitarian Service for Personal and Global Transformation - May 5th, 6:30 – 8:30pm (Thursday evening)
Fire Offering at our home. Chai at 5:45 for those who email to reserve a cup. - May 8th, 9:00 – 11 am (Mother’s Day)
Fire Offering at our home in the morning - May 12th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Thursday evening)
Living Tantra Study Group begins at our home. Click here to learn more about this wonderful study group. - May 14th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Saturday)
$95 for the day/$150 per household
Advancing Your Practice – the Diet of a Meditator. Vegetarian lunch is included - May 15th, 9:00 – 11:00 am (Sunday morning)
Old Fashion Yoga at our home - May 16th, 4:00 – 5:30pm (Monday afternoon)
Fire Offering at our home. Chai at 3:45 for those who email to reserve a cup
Here are some of the details:
Fire Offerings
There is a suggested love offering of $20 per person/$30 per household for each event and class. This does not include the seminar on May 14, “Advancing your Practice.” Scholarships are available for all programs.
- If you need directions to our home, please email me and I will send you the details.
- If you would like to know more about the fire offerings, please email me and I will send you some information.
- If you would like to know more about the Living Tantra Study Group, please email me and I will send you the details. I will also get this posted on our website this week.
May 14th • Advancing Your Practice
$95 for the day/$150 per household
Wholly Cow! You are going to love this! Learn how to deepen your meditation practice with personal instruction and rare videos of Swami Rama. You will also learn about brain nutrition for enhancing your meditation practice. We will cook together, eat together and meditate together. Come prepared to sit, stretch, breath, cook and rejuvenate.
Includes a delicious vegetarian lunch, six hours of lectures and videos, and practicum’s in the meditation hall and in the kitchen.
Please RSVP. See you soon. Thank you.
Best Wishes, Blair & Terri
Living Tantra Study Group
by Blair Lewis • May 6, 2010
- May 12th, 2011 (Thursday evening)
- 7:00 – 8:30pm
- By Donation only
- Suggested donation: $15/person – $25/household
Please call for additional information on this ongoing Study Group being held every Thursday at the Alive and Healthy Institute in Dallas, TX.
The study group begins Thursday May 5th. PLEASE NOTE: We will not being hosting the study group on May 13th or May 20th
Old Fashion Yoga
by Blair Lewis • February 4, 2010
- Sundays 9:00am – 11:00am
- Call for location and to verify class day & time
- due to seminars, class does not meet every Sunday.
This ongoing Sunday morning class is a mixture of lecture, practicum and videos on teaching the comprehensive science of yoga. It is also about fellowship and learning how to deepen one’s own personal practice of yoga, meditation and contemplation, etc.
How the Himalayan sages and adepts introduced and taught the science of yoga. If you ever wondered how the yogis started their day, this is the class for you. It is filled with ancient stories, techniques and modern medical explanations of the benefits of yoga. This is a class for adults and teens who wish to travel back in time. We will return to the days when the sages and rishis walked among us, providing inspiration and practical advice.
- We will explore and discuss the concepts of vital energy (prana) and space. We will move, stretch, meditate and contemplate together.
- Pranayama – the science of expanding and controlling prana – will be explored from both an anatomical and energetic perspective.
The goal of hatha yoga is to gain freedom from the body and to create more space around your vital organs. We will stretch our minds and our understanding of how and why hatha is the gateway to the higher practices of yoga. When you are feeling stressed, creating more space within your body will diminish tension, improve your health and make sleeping much more restful. If you are looking for hotbox yoga with pain and sweat, this is not for you. However, if you are looking for maximal stress reduction and love the idea of finding steady, stable joy and self-esteem, then enroll immediately.
Beginner and advanced practitioners, as well as yoga teachers are highly encouraged to attend this program. We will be practicing asana, breath exercises, meditation and contemplation. Please bring your yoga mat and meditation cushion if you have them. Otherwise, a few thick blankets will suffice.
