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BHAKTI BLAST OFF!
2 August 2009
Join deAnna with guests Jay Lobo and Brooke from Sunstone Yoga for Karmany’s first Kirtan!
We will be accompanied by harmonium and guitar. This Sunday evening from 6pm-8pmish. Suggested donation $5.
Find relief from the heat of August with the soothing nectar of Bhakti Yoga…
Bhakti yoga is the yoga of pure devotion. The yoga of love! It is one of the pillars of Jivamukti Yoga and is a fundamental aspect that links together all spiritual traditions. One of the most powerful expressions of Bhakti is chanting mantras and prayers with the elevated intention of transcending into a state of cosmic consciousness…entering an ocean of bliss and tranquility!
At first that may sound like some far out activity that is limited to those in cults or maybe it sounds dry and boring…or maybe you are not comfortable with the sound of your own voice. In my experience, you have to try a few different styles and find one that really resonates deeply within you. There are many expressions of Kirtan (ecstatic chanting) and these days there are a lot of really great modern variations such as MC Yogi, Wah!, Manorama, Sean Johnson and Wade Morrissette. These artists have gained inspiration from traditional guys like Ravi Shankar, who played with The Beatles back in the 60’s. Krishna Das, Jai Uttal and Bhagavan Das really brought chanting into its current popularity with their folk and rock influences. Mike D. from the Beastie Boys even played with Bhagavan Das on the album Now! and accompanied my guru, Sharon Gannon, on a few tracks such as SATTVAM for her album neti-neti and Reverend Run from Run DMC rapped with her on the same album on the track “Sound is God”.
Why would these popular mainstream artists do side projects with Ravi Shankar, Bhagavan Das and Sharon Gannon? Perhaps they experienced something profoundly uplifting when they explored Sanskrit chanting during their yoga practice or spiritual journey…and since they are the sort who are ahead of the curve, they realized the potential of blending the ancient with the modern and wanted to share the gifts they received and pulsations they experienced from these mantras with the rest of the world in a way that felt hip and familiar.
When we chant sacred sounds, a vibration awakens within us and we heal our hearts and sooth our minds and emotions. Sanskrit is a language where sound and meaning unite. It is a universal language like music or mathematics. Actually, I feel this beautiful language is like a marriage of music and mathematics. The ancient rishis or seers, put the same attention to detail in formulating the Sanskrit language that they put into creating mathematics. You might notice if you ever see Devanagari script written that the alphabet has some very familiar shapes. While this is fascinating on the intellectual level, the experience is even more amazing. When we chant in Sanskrit, we promote healing of the mind and emotions. Ultimately, one of the aims of yoga practice is to lift ourselves up out of our thoughts…going beyond the mind and the definitions of how we see things so that we can see the world trough a fresh set of eyes. We see the world differently and the world sees us differently. We raise our vibrations and thus become a shining light to those around us and the world looks shiny and new to us!
This month’s “Focus of the Month“ from Jivamukti is “Panoramic World“. ( If you get a chance, I highly recommend reading Sharon Gannon’s essay which is linked into the previous sentence.) Mantra repetition and chanting plant seeds deep in our hearts for strength and faith to grow. Faith is an essential element for yoga practice and it is something that no one else can give you. It is what each of us is made of. As we cultivate bhav (the mood of one who is intoxicated by love for the Divine), we uproot doubt and confusion and gradually profound shifts begin to occur.
As we chant these mantras and verses silently or aloud, we attract the virtuous qualities of the divine manifestation which we are calling out to and we find a healing outlet for our multi-faceted, tumultuous emotions.
On a scientific level, we are quite literally rewiring our neural nets, uprooting stagnant, negative patterns of thought and expanding positive thoughts. Now that is something worth investigating.
Note: If you wish to use any part of this essay please ask permission first or reveal and credit the source. Thanks!
Jivamukti at Divine Yoga Center
This Saturday, 20 June, deAnna is looking forward to returning to Southlake to visit her friends at Divine. We will be tuning into the frequency of a few practices that will be sure to ignite our highest potential and be more receptive to our highest good.
Join us this Saturday from 1:30pm-3:30pm.
Visit Divine Yoga Center.
3rd Sunday at Karmany, 21 June!
Jivamukti Sadhana Intensive 5:30pm-8:30pm
Join deAnna for a journey into your true potential and discover the transformative power of devotion as we embark on a series of asanas inspired by the epic Ramayana. Gain inspiration from the story of Hanuman, a divine being who, due to a curse, forgot his special qualities and gifts unless reminded. Practice will include an inspiring musical soundtrack accompanied by chanting and meditation. Suggested donation: $40
Raw Decadence!
Who says you have to sacrifice great taste to have a satisfying and decadent meal? In the coming weeks, look for more recipes and photos from my Raw foods adventure. Included will be practical daily meals and treats and a few elaborate things I had to whip up to further enhance the experience and see how much possibility there is in this lifestyle. I have been amazed!
I am offering weekly meals for pick up based on a set menu. Each week is different. Sometimes we try out new delicious ideas andsometimes we revisit some tried and true items like Macadamia Feta from Matthew Kenney, Corn Chowder from Ani Phyo and Fettuccine Alfredo from Frank Giglio.
Special Jivamukti Monthly Master Class in Arlington 18 July…
Learn more about Lifestyle and Living Foods Diet
Mark your calendars! On deAnna’s next visit to Arlington, she will be taking part in a yoga and diet day-long retreat that will be a rejuvenating opportunity for everyone to enjoy deep and vigorous practices, an introduction to upgrading to a living food lifestyle.
deAnna will join Paula Weithman and Steven Haun as we joyfully explore ways to more fully embody the yogic qualities of radiat health, inner calm and compassionate living.
Basic Itinerary: Jivamukti with deAnna 10:30am-12:30pm. Iyengar Yoga focusing on Padmasana and Fore Arm Balance with Paula Weithman 1:15pm-3:15pm. Yogic Lifestyle: Raw Food Lifestyle Basics for Busy People with Steven Haun and deAnna Anderson.
And meanwhile in Southlake 18 July…
1:30pm-3:30pm
deAnna will be back in Southlake offering it up…Jivamukti style!
Gratitude!
Since opening Karmany Yoga in February, we have been very blessed in receiving so much encouragement and support from the press. In just a few short months, we have been featured in Daily Candy, Park Cities People, Channel 11, Channel 5, D Beauty Magazine and most recently were filmed for an upcoming show on the Style network.
Follow the links below to read what they are saying about the new venture…