Newsletter May 2009

EFTPOS NOW AVAILABLE We now have credit card and EFTPOS facilities in the centre for your convenience. THOUGHT FOR TODAY "A bowl of porridge, a bowl of rice Contemplate, they do not come easily. A bit of silk, a piece of thread always appreciate how precious they are. Plan before the storm; do not start digging a well when thirsty" -Chu-tzu (Ancient Chinese philosopher) SHARE YOUR STORY Love your yoga? If you have benefited from yoga please share your story so we can share it with others. Yoga provides heaps of personal and physical benefits and your insights can help others, as well as support our little Centre. Email us your yoga story today.

Namaste Yogis and Yoginis There is a story about a couple who were always fighting, so they went to a relationship counsellor who asked them to listen to a piece of classical music. The woman listened and remarked what a soothing piece of music and how lovely the violins were. The man at once reacted, "What violins? There was some very invigorating piano, it was a lively piece, not soothing!" The counsellor asked them to listen to it again, this time instructing the man to listen for the violins and the woman for the piano. At the end of the piece the man exclaimed, "Well I can't believe it, there WERE beautiful violins; so calming" and the woman said, "You were right, the piano is very lively!" The therapist reminded them they could now enjoy MORE of the delight of the music by opening up to the other's perspective than they could by holding onto their own opinions. This also applies to life in general. I know it's hard to sometimes let go of what we know, to let in what someone else knows, but I can definitely vouch for the benefits - especially when the other is offering constructive criticism. This doesn't mean you take on everything everyone else says, or that you let go of your own insight but you can expand your understanding by being open to the other's point of view. I have had some amazing experiences this month. As part of my course I have had to let go even more of holding on to what I "know" and open up my mind again. The results have been remarkable, and I have been able to receive some invaluable information from some generous mentors in a way that I have not been open to in the past. I thank these generous people who have been inspirational this month and encourage you all to take a chance and let go of what you know, and find out what you don't. It's fantastic! With Blessings, Suzanne Gray

NEW PRICE LIST		SUBSCRIBE ONLINE SAVE TREES & WIN!
You will notice that there is a new price list effective May 17. There are a few small changes. For example we have reintroduced the 4- class pass so that for just a small commitment you can stay on the old casual rate of $15 while still staying pretty casual! For those of you who like to attend casually, you can now pay less than the current casual rate of $15 while still staying pretty casual! Visit the website to find out how you can help us keep our prices down.		It’s World Environment Day next month and if you have a computer and you're not already receiving our newsletter online, now is the time to do so! Subscribe online to receive our newsletter and not only will you be helping the environment, you'll also go into the draw to win FREE yoga!

$10 MASSAGE VOUCHER WHEN YOU PURCHASE A 10 PASS!

This month when you purchase a 10 pass we are giving you a voucher to enjoy $10 off a massage with the lovely Helen Langston, a trainee teacher here at the centre as well as an amazing qualified massage therapist.

Helen has been working and studying as a massage therapist for the last 15 years. She has been employed in leading health retreats in both Australia and overseas and also run her own private practice in the UK during this time. Helen is truly grateful to the wonderful teachers she has encountered on her journey and is honoured to be a student of the Gold Coast Yoga Centre as this compliments her massage in all ways. She has a 9 year old son who is her biggest teacher of all and she loves teaching kids yoga.

There are only a limited number of discounted massage vouchers available so purchase yourself a 10 pass today and get ready to indulge!

GOLD COAST YOGA CELEBRATES GREEN DAY OUT!

We are celebrating this year's World Environment Day (Sunday 7 June) with a stall at the Green Day Out event next to Gecko Hall on Duringan Street (Currumbin). We're going to be running a couple of FREE community yoga classes on the day so be sure to pop on down and bring your friends. There will also be the chance to win some great prizes and indulge in some earth-friendly fun. See you there! 

5 MINS WITH…DANNY

Q: How did you come to yoga?

A work colleague recommended I should go. I was a plasterer and he told me how good it made you feel afterwards. Initially I enjoyed the classes and over time I realised that this was a transformative tool that I could have for the rest of my life.

Q: What benefits have you received from yoga?

Thousands! More flexibility, my lower back pain has gone away and I feel much more confident within myself.

Q: What are some of the most interesting experiences you have had through yoga?

Becoming a yoga teacher changed my whole life direction, which led me to taking a trip to Canada where I got to spend a couple months in an Ashram, where I spent time working in the garden and learning about yoga; and I realised there's a larger yoga community out there. It was exciting and inspiring to meet new people, fellow yogis who helped me realise that karma yoga can be a way of connecting and heading towards a common goal.

Q: What else is important in your life?

Family is important to me, and to do my bit to help the environment, and living a life that inspires others.

FANCY YOURSELF A BIT OF A CHEF?

Calling all yogi's and yogini's who fancy themselves as a bit of an expert in the kitchen! Yoga and healthy, wholesome, vegetarian food go hand in hand as part of delivering a wholistic approach to life. To compliment this match made in heaven and to share the importance of consciously created wholefood, we are launching a specially created Gold Coast Yoga Centre recipe book later this year.

If you have a unique recipe you would love to see featured in the book, please bring it into the Centre with your name on it or email it through to us and you could be seeing yourself in print! Send your submission with your full name, a story or special thought associated with your dish, and a photograph of either the dish, or perhaps your family enjoying the dish.

All recipes must be vegetarian, healthy and yummy and if you have ANY doubts about the deliciousness of your recipe, please feel free to bring a sampler into the centre for u to try out (just joking!). Proceeds from our recipe book will go towards continuing to deliver the best yoga on the Gold Coast, and $1 from each sale will be donated to our list of chosen charities.

TIME TO SIMPLIFY, UNWIND... SPRINGBROOK YOGA RETREAT 

Our delightful Springbrook Yoga Retreat (August 7 - 9) is on again this year and the super EARLY Earlybird special is due to finish up May 30th so book your space today and save! This retreat always fills up early and it's easy to see why - permission to rest, unwind and rejuvenate in the blissful surrounds of the Springbrook rainforest. Find out more online.