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Namasté Newsletter, December 2007 |
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The flow of life is nothing other than the harmonious interaction of all the elements and forces that structure the field of existence. This harmonious interaction of elements and forces in your life operates as the Law of Giving. Because your body and your mind and the universe are in constant and dynamic exchange, stopping the circulation of energy is like stopping the flow of blood. Keep Reading Where's Deepak
Deepak and Yahoo!
“What small change can you do to make the world that you live in better?"
Answer Deepak’s question here Check back on December 14 for a new question. "What qualities define a great/true team leader?" Deepak on KQED
What We're Reading  Grow Younger, Live Longer by Deepak Chopra, MD and David Simon, MD   Vastu: Transcendental Home Design in Harmony with Nature by Sherri Silverman   Yogic Secrets of the Dark Goddess by Shambhavi L. Chopra Words of Wisdom“The habit of giving only enhances the desire to give.”
–Walt Whitman “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” “What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God.”
Healing the Heart Seduction of Spirit The Signature Chopra Center Wellness Program Announcements
The Chopra Center welcomes its newest family member! Read more Living Perfect HealthAsking “What is spirit?” is another way of asking “Who am I?” Your true Self is pure, infinite spirit. Spirit isn’t something outside you, but is intertwined in everything you feel, think and do. Looking for spirit, the Vedic sages observed, is like a thirsty fish looking for water. Go beyond mental conditioning and find spirit Words of Wisdom“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” “Every prophet and every saint hath a way, but it leads to God: All the ways are really one.” 2008 Brochure |
Spirit of the Season
As 2007 winds down, we have an opportunity to reflect on the gifts of spirit – the pure awareness, pure creativity and pure potentiality that is our true nature. The Chopra Center staff is thankful for the gift of love and appreciation we receive each day from tens of thousands of people around the world. We are showered with emails from you and other like-minded individuals who have found relief, purpose, and fulfillment through the guidance and support of the Center. We are grateful for your stories of triumph over health challenges, freedom from emotional turbulence, the journey of personal fulfillment, and the realization of your dreams. With close to 1000 teachers worldwide, the Chopra Center continues to touch virtually every part of the globe through our vast network of yoga, Perfect Health and Primordial Sound Meditation instructors. As more people engage in this dialog and share the emotional, physical, and spiritual gifts of meditation, Ayurveda, and body-centered restful awareness, the world continues to awaken to a higher consciousness of peace, compassion, and love. We are grateful for this gift of global transformation through self-transformation. Each week the Chopra Center staff gets the opportunity to witness and support the healing of our Perfect Health guests as they transform from pain to relief, from struggle to empowerment, and And as Deepak and David travel throughout the world sharing their light and love at Journey into Healing, SynchroDestiny, Seduction of Spirit, and Healing the Heart, we are grateful for the thousands of you who take the bold move of stepping away from your work and families for a few days to connect with us and reconnect to your unconditioned self. The timeless wisdom, emotional freedom, and renewed strength you take back to your families, friends, and colleagues resonates so clearly as a powerful gift. December is a month of family, community, and giving. The Chopra Center is fortunate to have that family, community, and workplace all woven into one place – our wellness center in Carlsbad, California. We thank all of you who come to spend time with Deepak, David, and the Chopra Center staff; because of you, we are able to live our dharma – our purpose in life. As a small token of our appreciation, we designed a Chopra Center 2008 Wall Calendar with quotes from Deepak and David so that you can bring their sweet words into your home or workplace – or give it to someone special in your life. We mailed the calendar to everyone in our Namasté universe whose mailing address we have. If you haven't received one, please click here and send us your mailing address. And to make it even easier for you to join us in 2008, our other gift to you is a $275 gift certificate towards enrollment at any program or event. To receive your gift, click below.
This end-of-year Namasté celebrates the season of spirit and the spirit of giving. We hope you will enjoy reading your favorite features, and we wish you a joyous holiday season! Peace on earth, P.S. As always, we welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions at feedback@chopra.com Meditation Q&A
Q: Is it important to hold my hands in a particular position when I meditate? Nurture your Spirit in 2008Join us in the field of all possibilities! The Chopra Center invites you to discover your infinite potential at two special programs featuring Deepak and David.
In June we are offering an extraordinary luxury cruise through the pristine beauty of Alaska’s Inside Passage. At Grow Younger, Live Longer, Deepak and David will guide you in their powerful ten-step process for age reversal – aboard the all-suites luxury cruise liner the Seven Seas Mariner. You will learn unique tools and techniques that will transform the way you look, feel and live your life. How We're Stretching
In the Vedic tradition, the energy center or chakra located at the crown of the head is known as Sahaswara. The ancient seers visualized this chakra as a thousand-petaled lotus flower. As the petals unfold, the memory of wholeness is restored, and you remember that you are a spiritual being, temporarily disguised as a person. This union of individuality and universality is the highest purpose of yoga. Open the energy flow in your crown chakra In-house Special for San DiegansVisit the Chopra Center in the month of December and receive 20% off à la carte spa services, Chopra Center signature products, and revitalizing yoga classes. Even better, simply by having an Ayurvedic massage treatment, purchasing something in our retail store, or joining us for yoga, you will be entered in our monthly drawing to win free admission to Journey into Healing this February at the beautiful La Costa Spa & Resort in Carlsbad. We look forward to seeing you!  |
The word religion comes from the Latin religare, which means “to bind” or “to tie.” Similarly, the term ligature, meaning suture, also derives from this same Latin root. These derivations give us a clue to the original intention of religion, which is to reconnect the part to the whole. This is the essence of spirituality, and this is a good time to reflect upon it Chopra Center Calendar
Featured Workshop
For the first time, this transformative program will include rasayana, a series of Ayurvedic massage treatments that slow the aging process; enhance metabolism; and revitalize the mind, body and spirit. What We're Eating
Balancing Your DoshaIn Ayurveda, ama refers to toxic or undigested residue that accumulates in the body. There are many causes of ama, including the consumption of toxic foods and substances, weak digestion, emotional stress, recent surgery, chemotherapy and antibiotic treatment. Read more about balancing your dosha Teacher Feature
Sandra Gibson is the very first Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga instructor in the United Kingdom. Read about Sandra here Learn about becoming a Chopra Certified Instructor or find a teacher in your hometown What's in Store
Words of Wisdom“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
–William Arthur Ward “Faith is the opening of all sides and every level of one’s life to the divine inflow.”
–Martin Luther King, Jr. Featured Artist
Harnessing the power of coincidence led Sheyen DeLuz into the world of jewelry design and the Chopra Center. Read more about Sheyen and see her jewelry On the AirTune in to Sirius Stars Channel 102 every Saturday at 10am EST for your weekly dose of Chopra balance and wellbeing. Not a subscriber yet? Learn more about Deepak's Wellness Radio show Dream On
Being Centered: An Evening with Dr. David Simon |
from despair to hope. Our guests’ successes are celebrated every day at the Chopra Center long after they have returned home. What an amazing gift they give us!
