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Saturday was Kathy Schaefer’s Breath and Bones workshop at Mercy Center in Farmington Hills.  The  gloomy day was perfect for huddling inside and learning something new form one of our local YAGD teachers, hooking up with like minded people, learning more about our bones and breath to share with our students. It was definately an experiential approach to learning, which allows us to experience a move in our body first so we can then take it to the classroom.  Thanks Kathy!

Well we did it!! on July 1st 5 of us got together with Randy Cardona, our professional photographer.  We met at Belle Isle’s Scott fountain and began our adventure to take as many photo’s at Detroit landmarks as the day and time would permit.  We had a great time, even with the 90+ degree weather and a strong wind.  My thanks to volunteers, Vince Spadacini, Diane  Kinaschuk,Sharon Holcomb and Jennie Kurth. Randy has been excellent to work with and  very responsive to our needs and requests.  My plan is to use the photos on our website and for future advertising for YAGD.  Below are a few of the photo’s taken.

Chela-Yoga is located in Waterford Michigan.  Stop by and visit or check out their website!

I received this from Cheryl today;

Michelle Freers is starting a free class for under privileged in
Pontiac she is looking for free or lightly used yoga mat donations if you can help her please email her at freersmi@msu.edu

Thank you in advance for helping !

Namaste – Cheryl Dodge

For the first time in the MidWest!

Unveiling Infinity

Ancient meditation techniques with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

July 7 – 8, 2018 (Detroit)

Scientists have concluded that the universe extends to infinity, but this infinity can never be seen.

Hidden within the Vigyan Bhairav, a remarkable 5,000 years old text, are 112 techniques to experience infinity within oneself.

During this two-day immersion, global peace leader and spiritual master Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will unveil the subtle secrets in this powerful text. Many experiences in life have enabled us to transcend to a different space and state of mind.

Unveiling Infinity with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar enables us to uncover the ability to achieve this state at will and on a regular basis.

A very rare opportunity for all our Yogic practitioners to meet a living Guru with so many lives he has touched in the entire Globe and to learn something ancient yet very New directly from Sri Sri.

Sri Sri will be decoding this ancient text to all of us guiding us through these profound Meditation techniques.

REGISTER Your SELF: tiny.cc/UI-YAGD

It is with much pleasure that I announce that Mihir, who joined our organization at our June picnic, has volunteered to take over Merchandise handling from our dear friends Vince and Pat.  Mihir has also agreed to be my back up or “Alternate Corresponding Secretary”.  He is skilled in computer applications and eager to support the organization.

He is also a member of The Art of Living  organization which is a non profit 501 c3 like ourselves. They are having a huge event July 7&8th at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.  Here is the information:  It will also be posted in our “Workshops Events” on our website.  Please check it out and let people know about it.

For the first time in the MidWest!

Unveiling Infinity

Ancient meditation techniques with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

July 7 – 8, 2018 (Detroit)

Scientists have concluded that the universe extends to infinity, but this infinity can never be seen.

Hidden within the Vigyan Bhairav, a remarkable 5,000 years old text, are 112 techniques to experience infinity within oneself.

During this two-day immersion, global peace leader and spiritual master Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will unveil the subtle secrets in this powerful text. Many experiences in life have enabled us to transcend to a different space and state of mind.

Unveiling Infinity with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar enables us to uncover the ability to achieve this state at will and on a regular basis.

A very rare opportunity for all our Yogic practitioners to meet a living Guru with so many lives he has touched in the entire Globe and to learn something ancient yet very New directly from Sri Sri.

Sri Sri will be decoding this ancient text to all of us guiding us through these profound Meditation techniques.

REGISTER Your SELF: tiny.cc/UI-YAGD

Vince and Pat are retiring form Merchandise Committee after many years of hauling  our goodies from event to event.  I just wanted to thank them for their service and certainly we will miss their  expertise at doing the job of ordering, storing and selling for YAGD.  Of course I am  now looking for a volunteer to pick up where they leave off.  Please give me a call if you are interested. 248 535 3101 or email me at fitnessfan1@mac.com.

So far we have:

Patti Nevin bringing a desert

Jan is bringing Mac & cheese

Sharon Holcomb is bringing  jalapeño cheese appetizer

Audrey P. is bring some kind of salad

Debbi is bringing a bread dip both gluten free and reguar

Khaya is bringing a quinoa salad with sorrel & chives

Lynda Herman sent me an email that could be a good learning experience for those that want to teach chair yoga.  Thanks Lynda.

“Hi, Char. This opportunity is too far a distance  for me to travel, but I would invite anyone interested in learning how to teach chair yoga to attend any one of the 3 classes I offer in chair yoga.  Tuesdays 10:30 in Garden City; Wednesdays 1pm in Wayne; Fridays 9:30 in Redford Township. ” Lynda is best reached by text or phone at 313-204-1509.