PRANAYAMA PRESS July, 2006

Monthly Email Newsletter from

Bhumi's Yoga and Wellness Center and

Bhumi's LESStress Corporate Trainings

Property of Bhumi's Inc., 2006

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1.  What is "Pranayama Press"?

2.  Conversations with Buddha

3.  Quote from Ephesians

4.  "Thought is Vibration" by Bhumi

5.  Bhumi's LESStress Corporate Training in the News: Crain's

6.  Bhumi's Yoga Teacher Training Featured in Plain Dealer

7.  Doug Swenson "Author of Power Yoga for Dummies" July 14-16

8.  Yogi Amrit Desai "Inner Depth of Yoga" Lecture Aug 10

9.  Bhumi's Yoga Enthusiasts Study(YES) Group Workshops Aug 24-27

10. Sanskrit Sounds are Vibration - Workshops Aug 25 & 27

11. Yoga Teacher Training Sept 2006 - May 2007

12. Bhumi's Newly Certified Teachers in Local Magazine

13. Women's Holistic Retreat Oct 20-22

14. Looking Ahead: Costa Rica with Bhumi Jan 20-27, 2007

15. Bhumi's Yoga Tapes on CD

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1. WHAT IS "PRANAYAMA  PRESS"?

 

"Pranayama Press" is an email news vehicle from Bhumi's Yoga and

Wellness Center and Bhumi's LESStress Corporate Trainings.

Pranayama refers to the healing breathing exercises used in yoga.

So,take a deep breath, relax and read on.

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2. CONVERSATIONS WITH BUDDHA:

 

Student: "Are you God?"

Buddha: "No."

Student: "Are you an Angel?"

Buddha: "No."

Student: "Then, What are you?"

Buddha: "Awake!"

Author Unknown

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3. QUOTE FROM EPHESIANS:

 

"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that

which is good for the use of edifying, that it may minister grace

unto the hearers." Ephesians 4:29

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4. "THOUGHT IS VIBRATION" FROM BHUMI:

 

Summer's magical months are a perfect invitation to de-stress and

refresh; a time to enjoy! In this spaciousness, new perspectives

can emerge.

 

This quote greets all visitors in the Bombay airport:

“Intolerance itself is a form of violence and an obstacle to the

growth of a true Democratic spirit.” Mahatma Gandhi

 

Self acceptance, tolerance of ourselves, brings freedom from

within. Honoring the uniqueness of others brings freedom to

society.

 

Thought is vibration. Consider our environment. To be angry

about it’s mistreatment doesn’t help. Toxic thoughts are formed

and negative language is the result. A more conscious approach is

to meditate, pray or create healing thoughts, purifying one’s own

mind and heart. Action then comes from a clearer frame of mind.

 

This process from thought to speech to action can be applied to

any part of one’s life. Use conscious communication to affirm and

strengthen, so that the message is beneficial to the listener.

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5. BHUMI's LESStress CORPORATE TRAINING IN THE NEWS: CRAIN'S

 

"Crain's Cleveland Business" in an article "Meeting for

Meditation", Harriet Tramer interviewed Harriet Russell

Director of the Corporate LESStress Trainings of Bhumi's Inc.

Ms. Russell previously worked internationally many years and on

Wall Street and knows the stressors that plague corporate

executives and employees.

 

She conducts customized trainings at workplace sites educating

and inspiring clients with body-mind techniques and how to

communicate from a place of responsibility for oneself and

respect for others.

 

For more information: www.bhumiyoga.com "Corporate Training".

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6. BHUMI'S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING FEATURED IN PLAIN DEALER:

 

The Cleveland Plain Dealer, with more than 1,310,000 readers

featured the Bhumi's Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program

in the section "Your Job: Careerscape" written by Terri Mrosko.

Bhumi's Yoga was the first program in Ohio to be nationally

recognized by the Yoga Alliance. Bhumi has trained over 160 yoga

teachers in Ohio alone.

 

Teri: "What gives you the greatest satisfaction?"

Bhumi: "Seeing them fly on their own...(in their own uniqueness)"

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7. DOUG SWENSON AUTHOR OF "POWER YOGA FOR DUMMIES" JULY 14-16:

 

"The Ultimate Yoga Weekend" with Doug Swenson is Fri, Sat, Sunday

July 14-16. There are 4 sessions and you may take any or all of

them.

 

Doug began studying yoga in 1969. He incorporates influences from

several different yoga systems along with his passion for

nutrition and the environment. He is the author of "Power Yoga

for Dummies", "Mastering the Secrets of Yoga Flow", "The Diet

That Loves You Most", and "Yoga Helps".

 

His keen sense of humor sends students home with a smile on their

faces and a softness in their hearts.

 

For more information: www.bhumiyoga.com "Yoga Center/Workshops".

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8. YOGI AMRIT DESAI "INNER DEPTH OF YOGA" LECTURE AUGUST 10:

 

Yogi Amrit Desai, Director of the Amrit Institute in Florida

will visit Cleveland Thursday evening August 10. Dr. Desai will

lead a workshop entitled "Exploring, Expanding, and Experiencing

the Inner Depths of Yoga". The experience will include chanting,

breathwork, meditation and lecture.

 

Yogi Desai has authored many books addressing how body-mind

awareness heightens personal development and how that creates

a sense of well-being in daily life, no matter what is happening.

 

The experience of deep relaxation called "Yoga Nidra" is

foundational in Amrit Yoga and its healing effects are an

experience not to be missed.

 

For more information: www.bhumiyoga.com "Yoga Center/Workshops".

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9. BHUMI'S YOGA ENTHUSIASTS STUDY(YES) GROUP WORKSHOPS AUG 24-27:

 

Director Bhumi offers an end of summer series of workshops for

any yoga enthusiast Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sunday August 24-27. You

may take any number of the three hour sessions.

 

Held in a lovely country setting outside Cleveland, this is a

retreat into yourself and great opportunity to study in a small

group with individualized attention. Various topics are available

or pick your own.

 

For any level. Yoga Alliance approved CEU/YTT200/500 credits.

 

For more information: www.bhumiyoga.com "Yoga Center/Workshops".

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10.  SANSKRIT SOUNDS ARE VIBRATION - WORKSHOPS AUGUST 25 and 27:

 

Sanskrit, the most ancient Indo-European language has not changed

for thousands of years because it's very logical and pure.

(NASA was considering using it for universal technological

communications.)

 

The mere repetition of the sounds brings peace

and calm. When spoken or sung it changes one’s consciousness, the

mood becomes meditative and the mind becomes very clear.

 

Fri eve Aug 25 in three hours you will learn to read the alphabet

and a few lines from the scriptures! Sun am Aug 27 will be a

continuation of pronouncing properly names of yoga poses and

reading yoga scriptures.

 

Think you are not able to learn foreign languages? The method is

fun and non-competitive. Transform your mind. Transform your life.

 

For any level. Yoga Alliance approved CEU/YTT200/500 credits.

 

For more information: www.bhumiyoga.com "Yoga Center/Workshops".

This is part of the YES Group series workshops described above.

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11. BHUMI'S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING: PROGRAM STARTS IN SEPTEMBER:

 

Bhumi's Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) programs were the first in

Ohio nationally recognized by the Yoga Alliance.

 

The 200 hour certification, begins September 15. Immerse yourself

once a month in Weekend sessions held at a lovely private country

setting 30 mins from downtown Cleveland.

 

Harriet Russell (Bhumi),Director, incorporates several styles of

yoga into the courses. Bhumi's unique approach and in-depth

holistic programs come from her eight years of residency at the

largest Yoga and Health Center in N. America where she was YTT

Director, and the many years afterwards of teaching yoga in the

U.S. and abroad.

 

We only accept 16 students, for individualized attention.

 

If interested, we will mail you a detailed packet.

Registration deadline is Aug. 1, 2006, Aug. 31 space permitting.

Call: 440-236-6366 or Email: bhumiyoga@alltel.net

See: www.bhumiyoga.com "Yoga Center/Teacher Training".

 

We also offer a 500 hour advanced certification, and continuing

education credit workshops.

 

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12. BHUMI's NEWLY CERTIFIED TEACHERS IN LOCAL MAGAZINE:

 

"The Life Force Energy of Prana" by Bhumi (Harriet Russell) was

published in Balanced Living Magazine along with a photo of the

May 2006 class of newly certified Bhumi's Yoga Teacher Graduates.

 

Appropriately so, they were seated in meditation,looking peaceful

and content.

 

To link to the published article see www.bhumiyoga.com Home page

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13. WOMEN'S HOLISTIC RETREAT OCTOBER 20-22

    "TRANFORM YOUR ENERGY, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE":

 

Fri eve - Sunday 1 pm October 20-22 the Fall Women's Retreat will

be held at the beautiful Cuyahoga National Recreation Center

ovenight facility in Peninsula, Ohio.

 

Everything will be geared towards women's specific health needs:

Yoga, shiatsu massage, holistic methods for women's health

concerns, energy balancing and polarity therapy, relaxation

methods, pilates, feng shui for your outer spaces, meditation for

your inner spaces,learn to cook natural foods, gourmet vegetarian

meals, walks in the woods, and great company!

 

Return refreshed and renewed!

 

For more information see: www.bhumiyoga.com "Yoga Center/Retreats".

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14. LOOKING AHEAD: COSTA RICA WITH BHUMI JANUARY 20-27, 2007

 

Bhumi will take a group again this year to Costa Rica from

January 20-27, 2007.

 

Enjoy the warm weather, gourmet meals, yoga and acupressure

shiatsu massage sessions morning and before dinner, island

snorkeling, just walking the beach, strolling into town, or an

eco-tour into the rainforest, canopy ride, or to the waterfalls.

 

Call: 440-236-6366 or Email: bhumiyoga@alltel.net

See: www.bhumiyoga.com "Yoga Center/Retreats"

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15. BHUMI'S YOGA TAPES ON CD:

 

"Chakra Yoga with Bhumi", "Gentle Yoga For Menstruation", and

and "Balancing Yoga for Menopause" are all available on CD now.

 

These are yoga routines designed and guided by Bhumi with

background music and a relaxation in the end.

 

Bhumi is the co-creator of the "Moon Salutation"(1988). 

 

To order:

Call: 440-236-6366 or Email: bhumiyoga@alltel.net

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The author is:

Director Harriet Russell (Bhumi), RYT, M.S.

Bhumi's Yoga and Wellness Center RYS

Bhumi's LESStress Corporate Trainings

P.O. Box 545

Columbia Station, OH 44028

Tel:(440) 236-6366

Email: bhumiyoga@alltel.net (Yoga School)

Email: harriet_russell@alltel.net (LESStress Corporate Trainings)

Website: www.bhumiyoga.com

 

Bhumi's Yoga and Wellness Center offers group yoga and meditation

for all ages and all levels, private consultations, wellness

workshops, "LESStress" corporate stress management training

seminars, speaking engagements, retreats and Yoga Teacher

Trainings at the highest level nationally recognized by the Yoga

Alliance. 

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