Waiting For My Real Life to Begin - Colin Hay
Trouble - Coldplay
With A Little Help From My Friends - The Beatles
Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
Dig - Incubus
London Bombs - Eskimo Joe
House - Trevor Hall
Roses & Blue Jays - Buck 65
Idiot Friends - Spongebob Squarepants
Les Baobabs - Bernard Giraudeau
Porcelain - Moby
Sometimes - Daniel Lanois
Where I Stood - Missy Higgins
Think Back - Jon Bryant
Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
Why Do The Men Stray - Gavin DeGraw
Home - Foo Fighters
Meet Me In The Middle Of The Air - Paul Kelly
Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness - Smashing Pumpkins
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Shake Your Asana Playlist: Friday, January 15
One Love - Bob Marley
Champagne Supernova - Oasis
Serve Your Soul – Ben Harper
Help Me – Harry Manx
If You Want Me to Stay – Sly & The Family Stone
Even After All – Finley Quaye
The Lime Tree – Trevor Hall
No Women No Cry – Xavier Rudd
Closer To the Sky – Michael Franti
Tower of Song – Leonard Cohen
Heart of A Man – Eliza Gilkyson
I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You – Colin Hay
My Imagination – Bill Withers
All My Friends – Amos Lee
My Funny Valentine – Chet Baker
Outro: Learning – India.Arie
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
2010: New Decade, Fresh Perspectives & Tips for Manifesting
By Dawn McSweeney, reprinted with permission from Grasping At Intangibles
The annual tradition of tying up loose ends, starting fresh, and making wild promises is upon us, and yet this time around it seems like more. It’s a fresh decade, and while “the tens” may not roll off the tongue, their introduction ought give us time for pause.
Ten years ago, we partied like it was 1999, because it was. We hoped the Y2K bug wouldn’t cancel our bank balances, or send off missiles, while
we secretly hoped that the year 2000 meant we’d all get our own jetpacks.
Take a moment to reflect on that: on where you were, who you were, all that has transpired along your journey since. There have doubtless been days you’ve tried to wish away, and those you wished you could hold on to forever. People have left our lives, others have entered, and we ourselves have grown. Is there any way you could’ve envisioned your current self back in 1999? Probably not. Odds are, you’d be pretty amazed if you knew then what you know now.
These milestones of years, of decades, of evolving traditions, are perfect times for reflection, gratitude, and the making of new plans. Here are a few tips for resolving and manifesting in this new decade:
* Don’t simply resolve to quit things. Plan on replacing negative habits and patterns with positive choices, and focus on those.
* Every day is a fresh start. Failing yesterday is no reason to give up on today. Be better.
* Concentrate on what you want and not what you’re missing. As with driving, you steer toward what you’re looking at. If you focus on your bills, you will always have bills; if you remember your abundance, you will have abundance. If you want love, practice compassion, faith, and self-love.
* Visualize until it feels true. Want that promotion? Picture yourself behind that desk, gazing out your new corner office window. Allow yourself the pride, relief, joy, that you’ve made it.
*Positive energy snowballs just as well as negative, and the most common quality in happy people is the desire to be happy. You can only hold one thought at any given moment. Choose a happy thought.
* Remember to be your best self. Trying to be someone else’s best sets you up for failure. Find your voice and revel in it; love yourself for it.
* Life is too short for hate. That goes for others, and yourself. You will be amazed at how loving and respecting yourself will change your perception, and how others perceive you. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you love yourself. Do it. Preferably naked. You are beautiful. Now celebrate with a cookie.
* Remember to give thanks for the little things, the moments of kindness shared with strangers, the fleeting moments of beauty and perfection. Give thanks not only so that there may be more of them, but so they may stay with you longer, in heart and mind. Compassion is contagious.
* If we all vow to do unto others this year, as we would have them do unto us, this year will be blissful.
May your life be filled with abundance and joy,
and may you always be aware that it is.
The annual tradition of tying up loose ends, starting fresh, and making wild promises is upon us, and yet this time around it seems like more. It’s a fresh decade, and while “the tens” may not roll off the tongue, their introduction ought give us time for pause.
Ten years ago, we partied like it was 1999, because it was. We hoped the Y2K bug wouldn’t cancel our bank balances, or send off missiles, while
we secretly hoped that the year 2000 meant we’d all get our own jetpacks.
Take a moment to reflect on that: on where you were, who you were, all that has transpired along your journey since. There have doubtless been days you’ve tried to wish away, and those you wished you could hold on to forever. People have left our lives, others have entered, and we ourselves have grown. Is there any way you could’ve envisioned your current self back in 1999? Probably not. Odds are, you’d be pretty amazed if you knew then what you know now.
These milestones of years, of decades, of evolving traditions, are perfect times for reflection, gratitude, and the making of new plans. Here are a few tips for resolving and manifesting in this new decade:
* Don’t simply resolve to quit things. Plan on replacing negative habits and patterns with positive choices, and focus on those.
* Every day is a fresh start. Failing yesterday is no reason to give up on today. Be better.
* Concentrate on what you want and not what you’re missing. As with driving, you steer toward what you’re looking at. If you focus on your bills, you will always have bills; if you remember your abundance, you will have abundance. If you want love, practice compassion, faith, and self-love.
* Visualize until it feels true. Want that promotion? Picture yourself behind that desk, gazing out your new corner office window. Allow yourself the pride, relief, joy, that you’ve made it.
*Positive energy snowballs just as well as negative, and the most common quality in happy people is the desire to be happy. You can only hold one thought at any given moment. Choose a happy thought.
* Remember to be your best self. Trying to be someone else’s best sets you up for failure. Find your voice and revel in it; love yourself for it.
* Life is too short for hate. That goes for others, and yourself. You will be amazed at how loving and respecting yourself will change your perception, and how others perceive you. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you love yourself. Do it. Preferably naked. You are beautiful. Now celebrate with a cookie.
* Remember to give thanks for the little things, the moments of kindness shared with strangers, the fleeting moments of beauty and perfection. Give thanks not only so that there may be more of them, but so they may stay with you longer, in heart and mind. Compassion is contagious.
* If we all vow to do unto others this year, as we would have them do unto us, this year will be blissful.
May your life be filled with abundance and joy,
and may you always be aware that it is.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
HappyTree's HappyEverything Holiday Party is this Saturday!
Whether you're celebrating the solstice or the ski slopes, come share the joy of the season with the HappyTree Peeps! This Saturday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. we'll raise our glasses to everything from Chrismukkah to gingerbread, and all the snow angels in between.Everyone is welcome! Bring a friend, or treats to share, and spend some of your happy holidays at our HappyTree.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Yoga for Kids
Happy Kids go to HappyTree!
HappyTree Yoga Studio is pleased to introduce yoga for children of all ages.
Kids will be guided enthusiastically through a yoga adventure that will:
* Increase their balance, flexibility and strength.
* Develop their creativity and imagination.
* Enrich their confidence and self-esteem.
* Improve their body awareness and concentration.
* Help them sleep better.
This Sunday, November 29, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 31, 2010, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
15$ + tax / child per session,
space is limited, SIGN UP NOW!
Got a group?
Schedule a class at our place or yours for your group of 8 or more kids to explore the wonders of yoga. 13$ / child per session, group pricing is also available.
Call (514) 846-YOGA (9642) to get your group started now!
HappyTree Yoga Studio is pleased to introduce yoga for children of all ages.
Kids will be guided enthusiastically through a yoga adventure that will:
* Increase their balance, flexibility and strength.
* Develop their creativity and imagination.
* Enrich their confidence and self-esteem.
* Improve their body awareness and concentration.
* Help them sleep better.
This Sunday, November 29, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 31, 2010, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
15$ + tax / child per session,
space is limited, SIGN UP NOW!
Got a group?
Schedule a class at our place or yours for your group of 8 or more kids to explore the wonders of yoga. 13$ / child per session, group pricing is also available.
Call (514) 846-YOGA (9642) to get your group started now!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Le yoga pour enfants
Les familles heureuses se retrouvent à HappyTree !
Quelle belle façon de passer un froid dimanche après-midi, pelotonné sur le sofa de HappyTree avec une tasse de thé bien chaud, en lisant ou en bavardant avec d’autres parents, pendant que votre enfant découvre les joies du yoga dans la pièce voisine.
Le dimanche 29 novembre 2009, et
le dimanche 31 janvier 2010
de 14h à 15h.
Enfants de quatre à sept ans
Coût par session : 15$ par enfant + taxe.
Appelez le 514-846-YOGA(9642) pour vous inscrire.
L’espace est limité.
Obtenez tous les renseignements sur le site « TheKidScoop.com»
Emma English
Emma est instructrice de yoga pour enfants, certifiée de RCYP. Elle vient de Montréal. Elle guidera vos enfants avec enthousiasme à travers une aventure de yoga qui augmentera leur équilibre, leur flexibilité et leur force ; développera leur créativité et leur imagination ; enrichira leur confiance et leur estime d’eux-mêmes, et les aidera même à mieux dormir.
Rendez-vous au studio HappyTree!
Économisez 10% sur les abonnements réguliers du studio le jour où vous amènerez votre enfant à HappyTree au cours de Yoga pour enfants.*
* Cette offre expire le 31 janvier 2009. Cette offre n’est pas valable avec d’autres rabais ou promotions.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Mala: Meanings & Materials
What's a Mala?
A mala is a length of prayer beads usually worn as a necklace or bracelet. It has 108 beads (109, if you count the unifying or head bead), or a fraction of 108, such as 27. 108 is an auspicious number, derived by multiplying the number of planets by the number of astrological houses (this system is thousands of years old, and yes, we're counting Pluto).
How to Pick Your Mala
With malas, as with crystals, stones and other power symbols, it's important to follow your intuition to the one most suited to you. Whether you follow your heart, or receive them as a gift, the mala you have, is the one you are meant to have, and it came into your life at just the right time.
How to Use Your Mala
A mala is akin to rosary beads, or focus stones. They are used to count off prayers or mantras, so that you don't have to count while chanting. The head bead is a reference point, and not to be counted. Traditional mantras would be in Sanskrit, and relating to one or more Hindu god, but anything can be a prayer or mantra. Whether you choose to use a prayer you're familiar with, such as the Serenity Prayer, or to select your own words, like repeating "joy and abundance" with each bead, helping to manifest these qualities. It is said that if you use your mala beads for 40 days in a row, they will become imbued with power that can be spread to anyone who wears them.
HappyTree Yoga has malas available in the following materials...
Amethyst: associated with the crown chakra, it's the "stone of spirituality and contentment". It balances the energies, and clears the aura.
Garnet: associated with the base chakra, and the elements of fire and sometimes earth, it is a stone of romantic love, passion, and devotion, as well as inspiration and motivation.
Jade: associated with the heart chakra an the element of water, jade is known for bringing luck, prosperity, longevity, wealth, and wisdom.
Moonstone: associated with the Mother Goddess, and lunar power, it's a stone strong in feminine powers. Good for all female health issues, it brings about an understanding of one's destiny, and is the stone of new beginnings for men and women. Cleanses negativity from the chakras.
Onyx: associated with the root chakra, and the elements of earth and sometimes fire, onyx is a protection stone, also promoting inner strength, focus, will power, discipline, and reason.
Quartz: the Jack of All Trades of stones. It amplifies wishes, tunes to all chakras and signs, and amplifies the powers of other stones. Comparable only to diamond in its versatility and power.
White Sandalwood: associated with Ram and Vishnu, it's used for peace and empowerment, and is associated with Gods more so than Goddesses.
Red Sandalwood: a symbol of Brahma and blessed by the goddess Lakshmi, it helps with attaining prosperity. Also associated with Ganesh, and with all Goddesses, it enlightens the super consciousness, improves concentration and facilitates detachment.
Rudrasksha: The seed of the rudraksha tree, rudrasksha literally means "the third-eye" or "tears of Shiva". Said to possess mystical and divine properties, it is considered to be auspicious and powerful, to maintain health, fulfill desires, and achieve all ambitions.
A mala is a length of prayer beads usually worn as a necklace or bracelet. It has 108 beads (109, if you count the unifying or head bead), or a fraction of 108, such as 27. 108 is an auspicious number, derived by multiplying the number of planets by the number of astrological houses (this system is thousands of years old, and yes, we're counting Pluto).
How to Pick Your Mala
With malas, as with crystals, stones and other power symbols, it's important to follow your intuition to the one most suited to you. Whether you follow your heart, or receive them as a gift, the mala you have, is the one you are meant to have, and it came into your life at just the right time.
How to Use Your Mala
A mala is akin to rosary beads, or focus stones. They are used to count off prayers or mantras, so that you don't have to count while chanting. The head bead is a reference point, and not to be counted. Traditional mantras would be in Sanskrit, and relating to one or more Hindu god, but anything can be a prayer or mantra. Whether you choose to use a prayer you're familiar with, such as the Serenity Prayer, or to select your own words, like repeating "joy and abundance" with each bead, helping to manifest these qualities. It is said that if you use your mala beads for 40 days in a row, they will become imbued with power that can be spread to anyone who wears them.
HappyTree Yoga has malas available in the following materials...
Amethyst: associated with the crown chakra, it's the "stone of spirituality and contentment". It balances the energies, and clears the aura.
Garnet: associated with the base chakra, and the elements of fire and sometimes earth, it is a stone of romantic love, passion, and devotion, as well as inspiration and motivation.
Jade: associated with the heart chakra an the element of water, jade is known for bringing luck, prosperity, longevity, wealth, and wisdom.
Moonstone: associated with the Mother Goddess, and lunar power, it's a stone strong in feminine powers. Good for all female health issues, it brings about an understanding of one's destiny, and is the stone of new beginnings for men and women. Cleanses negativity from the chakras.
Onyx: associated with the root chakra, and the elements of earth and sometimes fire, onyx is a protection stone, also promoting inner strength, focus, will power, discipline, and reason.
Quartz: the Jack of All Trades of stones. It amplifies wishes, tunes to all chakras and signs, and amplifies the powers of other stones. Comparable only to diamond in its versatility and power.
White Sandalwood: associated with Ram and Vishnu, it's used for peace and empowerment, and is associated with Gods more so than Goddesses.
Red Sandalwood: a symbol of Brahma and blessed by the goddess Lakshmi, it helps with attaining prosperity. Also associated with Ganesh, and with all Goddesses, it enlightens the super consciousness, improves concentration and facilitates detachment.
Rudrasksha: The seed of the rudraksha tree, rudrasksha literally means "the third-eye" or "tears of Shiva". Said to possess mystical and divine properties, it is considered to be auspicious and powerful, to maintain health, fulfill desires, and achieve all ambitions.
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