MAY - JUNE 2015 NEWSLETTER WORDS OF WISDOM Sri Swami Satchidananda You Brought Nothing, You Take Nothing “Tithing never makes you unhappy or makes you lose. Whatever you give in the name of God comes back to you ten times, one hundred times. It is almost like sowing seeds into the ground that grow and bring up more fruits and seeds. Whatever you give is not enough. In fact, everything belongs to God, but in tithing at least 10 percent makes you part-owner with God; it shows your gratitude. Everything belongs to God. You are just using it. You brought nothing, you take nothing with you. By tithing you are sowing the proper seed in the proper field. It may bring the benefit right away or even in the future. Those who tithe know the benefit of it. “God bless you. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.” “Who will be the happiest person? The one who brings happiness to others” ~ Sri Gurudev 21-03 MAPLE AVE. FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410 (201) 796-7585 WEB: IYINJ.ORG EMAIL: INTEGRALYOGA@GMAIL.COM ONGOING CLASSES HATHA YOGA CLASSES & PUJA MON TUES HATHA I BEGINNERS 7:00pm MIXED LEVEL 10:30am (Beginners & Regulars welcome) 7:00pm WED THURS 10:30am 10:30am 7:00pm 7:00 pm FRI SAT SUN 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 10:30am 7:00pm 9:00 am INTERMEDIATE HATHA FREE COMMUNITY CLASS May 14 and June 18 7:00pm Monthly 10:00am PUJA (Ecumenical Service) Dear Friends, Could Summer be really on its way? Body concerns often come up during this time. Let go of concerns! Take Yoga classes every day to feel and look better! ONGOING CLASSES HATHA I-BEGINNERS Welcome! Please try to arrive 15 minutes before class. Classes begin promptly and end after approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. These classes are suitable for most anyone to “come off the street” and find yoga doable. A time to relax the body and mind and start the inner healing process. Single classes are $18.00 Monthly registration for all Classes- $108.00 Monthly registration is held during the first week of each month. (Unlimited Hatha classes and a 10% discount in the store). WHAT TO WEAR: We suggest comfortable, modest clothing that will allow the body to stretch easily, such as a leotard, sweatpants and a shirt, or shorts and a T-shirt. Please refrain from wearing heavily scented perfumes. HATHA MIXED LEVEL IF PREGNANT: please call Institute to discuss options. Our mixed level hatha class offers something for everyone and allows students of various levels of hatha to practice side-by-side. We will begin by taking the basic postures that we have all come to love and learn how to deepen our experience of them. For students who have been taking our classes for a while it will offer the opportunity to discover and explore optional and more advanced postures. Those who want to further their practice but are unsure, it allows a gradual progression into more challenging postures. For students new to yoga, it will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of our basic postures. All students are encouraged to proceed at their own pace. LATECOMERS are admitted during the first 5 minutes of class but not after that time. Please do not enter during the chanting at the beginning. HATHA II INTERMEDIATE Continue the journey and refine your yoga practice. Improve form and create a solid foundation to allow the asanas to become tools for higher awareness and begin to experience the benefits of these practices on a much deeper level. It is recommended students become familiar with the basic class before attending the intermediate. PRECAUTIONS: If you have any major health problems, please let the teacher know before class. During their menstrual periods, women are encouraged to practice more gently, with more emphasis on relaxation and alternate nostril breathing. It is advised that pregnant women refrain from taking our regular class. Please call and inquire about Pre-Natal classes. SUNDAY MORNING PUJA Swami Satchidananda was dedicated to the principle “ Truth is One, Paths are Many.” His teachings have brought together people of all backgrounds and beliefs so that they may learn to respect the different paths and realize the common spirit and universality of our spiritual goals and to “Find Unity in Diversity.” The Integral Yoga Puja is a special service that allows us to practice and realize these truths. The practice of puja allows us to open our hearts and to calm our minds so that we may experience all that is spiritual in our lives. During the puja we offer personal prayers, chant and meditate upon the Divine and acknowledge the light that shines within us all. Open to All faiths, everyone is welcome.Every Sunday 10am Please Note that the Institute will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Please have a Safe and Enjoyable Holiday! OM Shanti! 21-03 MAPLE AVE. FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410 (201) 796-7585 WEB: IYINJ.ORG EMAIL: INTEGRALYOGA@GMAIL.COM Restorative Yoga!! with Margaret Satya Ralph & Joyce Bhavani Zonana "The Bhagavad Gita defines Yoga as a condition of perfect balance. Restorative Yoga practices enable one to return to this natural state of balance physically, mentally, and emotionally." Restorative Yoga is the practice of placing the body into a particular asana using the support of props such as; bolsters, pillows, blankets, a chair or other prop. During this practice a deeply rejuvenating experience is created by these gentle, supported asanas that literally hold and support the body as one lets go of all the tensions, mentally and physically. In the supported state, the asana can be held for a longer time which elicits a state of deeper relaxation. This state of deep relaxation allows the innate intelligence of the body to return and reintegrate the system to its natural state of balance and peace. Class takes approximately 90 minutes. Class size is limited due to the individual attention that is given to each student. Registration is Required for the full series! Thursdays, May 21. 28, June 4, 11 7:00 pm $75/series (No regular hatha class these evenings) Community Class will be May 14 Meditation Classes with Rev. Premajyothi Devi End your day with an uplifting and centering meditation. TUESDAYS : 8:30-9:15PM $10 donation May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Free! COMMUNITY Bring a friend and have them experience the Integral Yoga style at our monthly community yoga class. This free class is perfect to introduce anyone to yoga and get an extra benefit yourself! Thursdays-7:00pm May 14 & June 18 We shall honor our Mother and Father ! Mother’s Day Puja: Sunday, May 10, 2015 10am Father’s Day Puja: Sunday, June 21, 2015 10am Buddha Wesak Monday June 1, 7:00- 9:00pm Wesak is a celebration that commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, death, and his passing into nirvana. Wesak is a time for rededication and commitment to our spiritual practices. Join as we celebrate the Buddha. We will share the stories. Share in his teachings. Offer a puja, chant, and pray It is a time to honor the Buddha, the dharma and the sangha, and to recommit to a practice," "Something like a New Year's Resolution." You are welcome to share this special time as we honor the universal teachings of the Buddha and rededicate ourselves to our own spiritual practice. Join Reverend Jagadish Ruttler, his chanters and musicians in the Samadhi room for a wonderful evening of uplifting chants and prayers. BIOGRAPHIES Margabandhu Martarano, an E-RYT-500, has served as Director of the New Jersey IYI, at the request of Sri Swami Satchidananda, for over 40 years, beginning when classes first began and a food co-op opened in Garfield, NJ. Margabandhu is a Senior Certified Integral Yoga Instructor, proficient in all aspects of Yoga, having learned directly from Gurudev in the early years. Professionally, Margabandhu has a BA in Education and is a Certified Massage Therapist, specializing in Acupressure and Reflexology, and a Master Herbalist, having studied with many experts over the years including: Viktoras Kulvinskas, Smoky Santillo and Dr. Ralph Alan Dale. Rev. Jagadish Ruttler is a dedicated student and teacher of Integral Yoga. A Senior Instructor with over 17 years experience, he is certified in Raja Yoga and Meditation as well as Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels of Hatha Yoga. On August 19, 2006, he deepened his commitment to Sri Swami Satchidananda and the teachings of Integral Yoga, and became an Integral Yoga Minister. Along with his commitment to sharing the teachings of Integral Yoga, Jagadish is a Certified practitioner of Acupressure, Reflexology and Reiki (Master/Teacher). John Dhairyan Lucchesi has been a student of Yoga for over 20 years. A passionate, life long learner & instructor he holds certificates in Integral Hatha I, II & Raja Yoga. He is a devotee of Sri Swami Satchidananda. In addition to his Integral Yoga credentials he holds several certifications at the 200 & 500 hour levels from other traditions. He previously owned Dhairyan Yoga Studios in Morristown, NJ and now teaches privately throughout New Jersey. Rev. Premajyothi Devi is a certified Integral Yoga Instructor for Cardiac, Children’s, Pre-natal, Post-Partum, Raja Yoga and Beginner Hatha Yoga. On August 19, 2006, she deepened her commitment to Sri Swami Satchidananda and the teachings of Integral Yoga, and became an Integral Yoga Minister. She is available for Weddings, Memorial Services, House Blessings, Baby Blessings, Ecumenical Services, Spiritual Counseling, and wherever the universal teachings of yoga are requested. Patrick Brown graduated St. Anselm’s College in 1970 with a B.A. in Urban Studies. He was inspired by a friend and former IYI instructor Jack Patten to practice yoga back in 1975. In 2002 Patrick was re-inspired and became a certified Integral Yoga Instructor. Patrick is also certified as an Intermediate Yoga Teacher Training, enabling him to teach a more advanced level of yoga postures. His classes exhibit his proficiency and his commitment to Integral Yoga. DID YOU KNOW We offer Yoga at Work and Private Yoga Instruction. The staff of Integral Yoga Institute is available for group or private classes and lectures. We also have two Integral Yoga Reverends trained to offer Weddings, Baby Blessings, House Blessings and Memorial Services. Please call 201-796-7585. KARMA YOGA . . . is the path of selfless service. It offers a valuable opportunity to practice living in the present moment, without judgement or prejudice. It also allows you to take a mini vacation from your ego! We have several Karma yoga projects in mind, if you are interested please contact us! Thank you! INTEGRAL YOGA NATURAL FOODS & BOOK STORE Margaret Satya Ralph has been a dedicated student of Integral Yoga for over 10 years and is certified in Hatha I Beginners, Restorative and Stress Management. She is training for a 500 RYT focused on skills that will allow her to serve all students who have an interest in participating in the Integral Yoga Hatha I Beginners class. Professionally, Satya is a project manager who has enjoyed the challenges presented to her in both the travel and newspaper industries and is looking forward to her next career focused on environmental issues. STORE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 10:00AM - 7:00PM SATURDAY 10:30am - 1:00pm SUNDAYS CLOSED The Integral Yoga Institute of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the practice and teachings of Integral Yoga, as taught by Sri Swami Satchidananda. These teachings enable one to attain an easeful body, a peaceful mind, a useful life, and ultimately, the realization of one’s true Self. 21-03 MAPLE AVE. FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410 (201) 796-7585 Due to our “Volunteer Staff”, some times our store may not be open. Please always call ahead if you need products or service, especially if you come from a distance. Thank you! OM Shanti! WEB: EMAIL: INTEGRALYOGA@GMAIL.COM 21-03 Maple Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Integral Yoga Institute His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj (Sri Gurudev) (1914-2002) founded Integral Yoga® in 1966, the worldwide Integral Yoga® Institutes, and Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville®, a dynamic community. He is regarded by many as an apostle of peace and served as a living example of the teachings of Yoga and its goal of self-realization. Dedicated to the principle "Truth is One, Paths are Many," his teachings bring together people of all backgrounds and beliefs so that they can learn to respect all different paths and realize their common spirit and the universality of their spiritual goals. Sri Gurudev served on the advisory boards of numerous peace and interfaith organizations and authored many books, including To Know Your Self, The Living Gita, and The Golden Present. Among the many awards and honors he received are the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Humanitarian Award of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, the Juliet Hollister Interfaith Award, and the U Thant Peace Award. Integral Yoga® is the complete Yoga, which integrates all aspects of life and maintains our natural condition of an easeful body, peaceful mind, and useful life. It combines various methods of Yoga, including physical postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques (Hatha Yoga), selfless service (Karma Yoga), devotion and prayer (Bhakti Yoga), meditation techniques (Raja Yoga), mantra repetition (Japa Yoga), and self-inquiry (Jnana Yoga). The practices and principles of Integral Yoga® are the foundation of Dr. Dean Ornish's landmark work in reversing heart disease and Dr. Michael Lerner's noted Commonweal Cancer Help program. The Goal of Integral Yoga is achieved by maintaining our natural condition of: ~ A body of optimum health and strength: ~ Senses under total control: ~ A mind well disciplined, clear and calm: ~ An intellect as sharp as a razor: ~ A will as pliable as steel: ~ A heart full of unconditional love and compassion: ~ An ego as pure as crystal: ~ A life filled with supreme peace and joy. Listen to Swami Satchidananda offer instruction on Yoga practices: http://swamisatchidananda.org/
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