Inviting Divine Grace

Kalofer Lace

Maybe its all the snow, but I seem to be having a little love affair with lace lately. 

Really!  Curtains, scarves, flowers, garland, gift wrap, bracelets, the list goes on and on.

What does this have to do with yoga, you ask?

Well, the snow has certainly got me longing for some warm weather and a trip to the ashram, that's for sure... 

But all that lace is also reminding me of the beautiful Kolam designs many women in South India create each morning with white stone or rice powder to invite the divine to grace their homes. 

Check out these pretty examples: 



Kolam by Nithya of Nits Arts and Crafts


Nits Arts and Crafts

Trek Earth

Interactive Kolam and Rangolis

So, I'm curious, how do you invite divine grace into your home?

Sparrow's CD Release Party, Nov. 16th!



Announcing the Release of Sharanam Sparrow, my dear friend and Bhakti-Sister, is releasing her long awaited Kirtan recording SHARANAM tomorrow, Saturday, November 16th, 2013! The Edmonton CD release will be held at the McMullen Gallery (room 1G1-8 of the Walter Mackenzie Center) at the U of A Hospital.  This is a gorgeous art gallery right off the main entrance from 112th Street and 85th avenue (8440 112th Street).           7pm   Doors       7:30   Music and chanting with Ojima Clarke, Andriko Lowozy and Kim Jorgensen       8:15   Songs and kirtan from 'Sharanam' with Sparrow and the Sparrow Spirit Band      10:00  Sound Journey with Kris Elaschuk and Blair Armstrong Entrance is $25.00 at the door, which includes a copy of the new CD. Sparrow's two previously released CDs will also be available onsite. There will be chairs and some floor seating but we welcome you to 'byoc' bring your own cushion as seating will be somewhat limited. If you are not in Edmonton, CDs and recordings will be available soon through: www.sparrowspirit.com

Intermediate Hatha Yoga Sunday at Sunshine Fitness

Due to ongoing cleanup at Yoga for Today, our last Hatha Yoga class of the fall session will be held at:

Sunshine Park Fitness on the lower level of Franklin's Inn. (enter through the north doors)

Time: 9-10:30 am

Please bring your own mat.

Looking forward to seeing you!  Namaste!

Classes at Yoga For Today Cancelled Until Further Notice

Best wishes to the owners, staff, and members of Namaste, Yoga for Today and all of the businesses in Franklin's Inn in Sherwood Park, affected by the fire at Namaste on Saturday!

I'm so glad to hear you all made it out safely!

Sending you lots of prayers for freedom from fear, safety from harm, and a quick return "home"!

Looking forward to getting back to class as much as I am? 

Check back here, and on the Yoga for Today Facebook Page for updates.

Om Trayambakam!

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti!!!

Tibetan Bazaar, 2013!