Greetings fellow Yogis and Yoginis.
Here in SW Florida we have the good fortune of being able to enjoy the endless summer.  Even though it is still warm outside, the days are becoming a little breezier and shorter as we move into Autumn.  According to Ayurveda, we are approaching Vata season.  You might find yourself feeling a little ungrounded or overstimulated and perhaps your sleeping patterns are changing along with your food cravings.  It is important to notice any subtle changes in your mental and physical state as we transition out of the hot summer Pitta months into the breezier shorter days of Autumn.   As a Vata,* I really love the warm moist air and evening showers. I also love the ability to have abundant fresh fruits and veggies year round. I am trying to become more of a Locavore (a person who eats locally grown produce in season). And the law of attraction brought to me a local organic produce co-op called Worden Farm (through the instrument of Cindy! Thanks!). I am anticipating great things. I must however practice patience because the season doesn’t start until November!
Patience seems to be the prevalent theme these days. Our beloved new Joyful Yoga Bonita Springs opening has been delayed until the end of this month, but good things come to those who wait!. The signs are up and they look great! If you are interested in becoming part of our yoga family please let us know. We are hoping for an opening in late September.
Yes this virtue patience is not only advisable in our relationships with contractors but also with our physical bodies. I love to remind students that the body is more like a river than a tree, constantly in the flow of change. If  put awareness on all things working perfectly we will begin to see and feel results quickly as the law of attraction will expand whatever we are focused upon.  As we move into a pose and surrender enough to relax and breathe, we let the law of attraction begin to move the physical representation of ourselves toward any desire…to heal, gain flexibility and strength, lose excess weight or all of the above. True, it sounds easier than it is, but with practice it can be applied to situations in our lives that we may want to change as well. My favorite analogy is to turn your canoe downstream, put the oars inside and relax! And isn’t this the perfect place and time to do just that. Have a fruitful and abundant September.

*Want to know if you are a Vata, Pitta or Kapha? Go to our website and click on Ayurveda and take the quiz.    .

Workshops   
This SUNDAY: FREE MEDITATION workshop
9/9/07  Joyful Yoga Ft. Myers
3PM-5PM
Join us for : 
A Unique, Simple, Universal Meditation for all. Experience the Inner Peace & Bliss. Meditate once with the Master through a direct disciple of Shri Shivabalayogi Maharaj.
Shivabalananda, a long-term, very close and direct disciple of Sri Sri Sri Shiva Bala Yogi Maharaj for thirty years, blessed with the yogic powers of his Master, Shiva Bala Yogi, will be offering Shiva Bala Yogi Meditation Programs on the 2007 International Visit. All programs are free and open to the public.

Shivabalananda/R. B. Singh, scientist and engineer, soon to retire from the Indian Space Research Organization in Sriharikota, India, will be traveling with his wife, Vidyawati Singh, on this fourth visit. His first international visit was in the fall of 1994 with 24 programs in 9 US cities and 21 programs in Germany and the United Kingdom. The second US visit in 2004 offered 64 programs in over 30 cities in 13 states. In US Visit 2005, some 100 programs were
offered in 68 cities in 25 states with over 1600 attendees.
 www.meditate-shivabala.org

October 19-21
We are so blessed to have our 2 favorite Yoga Intsructors of all time joining us for an amazing weekend workshop.  You can’t miss this inspiring duo, Friday evening we start the weekend with a partner yoga class, then Saturday Charles will unlock our hips to awaken us to our creative potential. Sunday, Lisa will lead us through an amazing flow and meditation leaving us transformed and full of energy!  Charles and Lisa Matkin have been featured on Yoga Zone and are contributing editors for Yoga Journal and Yoga Fit magazine.  Check out their website and stay tuned for more information on this workshop.  www.matkinyoga.com

Teacher Training:
We will be hosting Lisa and Charles Matkin in February for a 200-hour Teacher Training.  Jackie studied with them years ago and believes them to be the perfect combination of feminine and masculine energy, making for the perfect balance in knowledge and inspiration.  If you are looking to take your practice to a whole new level or wish to begin your teaching career, this training is a must!!   Call Jackie for dates and details.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11
1 TO 4 PM: GRACE IN MOTION,
A Thankskgiving Retreat with Françoise Esteve
$50 ($40 for pre-registration by 11/1)
Treat yourself to a delightful afternoon of rest and renewal, movement and stillness, community and introspection, art and FUN! We will explore the meaning of Grace through our bodies, hearts and souls. All ages, genders, shapes and sizes and levels are welcome. Come prepared to move and to be moved.

Françoise "French Fry" Esteve, began studying dance and yoga at the tender age of 6 in her native France. She is a Kripalu-certified teacher of DansKinetics, YogaRhythmics, Partner Contact Yoga, Chakra Yoga and Pilates Mat Science level 1 and 2. She has been sharing her passion for movement, ritual and play with students of all ages since 1993. She is a member of the DansKinetics team at the Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA. Françoise can be reached at yogdance@aol.com.

Boutique
We have just received a new shipment of Colonix and Toxinout from Dr Natura. If you’ve not experienced the energized and fabulous feeling of a clean digestive system and flatter abdomen, now is the best time of the year to use this terrific product. It is all natural, creates no discomfort and can be used without changing your usual routine. It is a 30 day program but can be extended to 60 or more if your body needs it. Remember, the average American has 10-20 lbs of fecal matter impacted in the colon!
For more info check out drnatura.com.We sell the kits for less than you can order them on the website, you get it now AND there is no shipping charge!

The Morning Blend on Fox 4
Just in case you have missed the weekly announcement, Jackie and I have been on this local morning news program once each week. You can go to their site and check it out.
We have only 5 minutes of live airtime each week and we have so much to say that it is a little frustrating. Fun though! We will have a link to our site soon.

Joyful Spa Aesthetician
We are very excited to announce the addition of Julia Keeble, Aesthetician extraordinaire, to our Joyful family. An Aesthetician for 35 years, Julia graduated from the prestigious Innoxa School of Beauty Culture and Beauty Therapy in London. She moved to SW Florida in 2003 and has established herself as one of the most sought after Aestheticians in the area. She brings with her the product line Repechage which are seaweed based, rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and proteins. These products help to rebalance, oxygenate, nourish, regenerate, hydrate and renew the skin.

In addition to Julia, there will be 7 additional Massage Therapists (finalizing this now, we’ll announce next issue) offering a cornucopia of modalities and techniques all incorporating the wisdom of Ayurveda to make your experience at Joyful Spa as good as it can be! Designed specific to your individual Doshas. (If I lost you with that last sentence please go to our site and click on Ayurveda and take the quiz. I know I harp on this quite often but the basic knowledge of this ancient science can make ones life so much easier. Give yourself this gift!

As always we continue to grow in gratitude and thank each of you for sharing the Joy of Yoga with us!

Namaste
Tess and Jackie