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Michael Rich Ashtanga Workshop Bristol Yoga Studio, Bristol RI January 13, 2013 “Divine is my...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:41:00 -0500

Michael Rich
Ashtanga Workshop
Bristol Yoga Studio,
Bristol RI
January 13, 2013

“Divine is my Partner.”

There were an even dozen of us in last Sunday’s 3 hour Ashtanga
Workshop offered by art yogi, Michael Rich at the Bristol Yoga Studio.
Thank you Michael for your gentle clear-eyed words, knowing guidance
and sense of humor. And for letting us out just in time for the Pats game.

The following are some enlightened excerpts from his one hour talk that apply to all forms of yoga not just Ashtanga. After the talk we practiced for two hours.

Yoga is 95% practice and 5% theory. In other words, by DOING it, you can “get it”.
Commit to practice often - with quality. It doesn’t matter if what you do doesn’t look like the pose. The spirit of the practice arises through moving, bending and breathing.
But caution is advised to not over do, over stretch or try too hard. If your breath is strained or forced - you are moving too fast. Listen to your body (more than your teacher) and proceed with caution. Yoga is something that heals us - not hurts us.
“Use effort where necessary, and relax when possible.”

Yoga is about moving with grace. A dance with the body connected through the breath. A way of preparing to receive the divine from above. Courting grace - making
divine your dance partner. Trying to recognize a version of God within ourselves and everyone else and surrendering to that supreme being.

Yoga helps us be in the present moment, to calm down and let go of external information. In the words of Beryl Birch Bender: It is
“the constant effort to stay firmly grounded in the present moment.” If you are trying to stand in a Tree pose you can’t really think about anything else. You begin “to concentrate more and more on less and less.” When you leave class you should feel better than when you came in and feel liberated!

Some of the most beneficial exploration in yoga is invisible - including ujjayi breath and the internal locks known as bandhas which hold energy in the body creating a life force. There are three bandhas. (“What is essential is invisible to the eye.” Saint Exupery)

A weekend Inroductory Ashtanga Workshop will be held April 12-14 by David Swenson open to all levels at Kripalu. (www.kripalu.org) Swenson is the author of Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual. (www.ashtanga.net)

David Williams is Michael’s favorite Ashtanga teacher. (Swenson was taught by Williams)

Michael Rich’s regular Bristol Yoga Studio class is held on Thursday nights from 6 - 7:30p and will be starting at 6:30p from January 24 on.

Michael Rich is a Professor of Art and Visual Arts Program Coordinator at
Roger William University in Bristol RI. His art yogi blog site can be found at: http://artyogi.blogspot.com
and his Painting website is: http://www.michael-rich.com

Written by Lindsay Green for Preserve Bristol

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Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:24:37 -0500

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Perfect Storm or Sea Storm? East Eyes Hurricane Sandy | US Harbors

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:11:06 -0400

Perfect Storm or Sea Storm? East Eyes Hurricane Sandy | US Harbors:

It’s Wednesday so this is an early forecast for Hurricane Sandy…but still important to read. The info expertly compiled by US Harbors. Many thanks.

This is always a really fun event in a spectacular location over looking the water under a tent at...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:55:11 -0400

This is always a really fun event in a spectacular location over looking the water under a tent at Cove Cabin. They are planning a larger dance floor this year and more time to dance on it featuring the Ed Massa Band! Tables of eight and ten are also available. Hope to see you there!

Offered at Herreshoff Marine Museum: A new way to get out on the water and get exercise at the same...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:57:00 -0400

Offered at Herreshoff Marine Museum: A new way to get out on the water and get exercise at the same time! ($15. per session)

http://www.dharmavoyage.org/adventurerowing.html

Taught by a guy with a yoga connection! “Where mind-body awareness and outdoor adventures meet.”

Hey everybody! I;ve been away for a while. Apologizes for the absence. Here is the YouTube link to...

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:38:56 -0400

Hey everybody! I;ve been away for a while. Apologizes for the absence.

Here is the YouTube link to the (X-Rated?) Flash Mob Dance I was a part of in Newport July 7 during Tall Ships. Thank you to Jackie Henderson for the choreography, the recruiting and the dance lessons. You’re the best. (This link may not work on Mobile devices because of copyright issues. It works on home or work computers fine.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GzaiJJ8r1Y&feature=em-subs_digest

I highly recommend going to Fort Adams to see the new Americas Cup World Series 45’...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:41:00 -0400

I highly recommend going to Fort Adams to see the new Americas Cup World Series 45’ catamarans in action. They are beautiful, fast, agile and exciting. (Their crew is nice to look at too.) It’s free until Thursday. Yesterday the USA Oracle (Coutts) boat sailed through the Sail Newport Youth Regatta filled with optis, 420s and lasers. The kids went totally beserck! Above is the notice of the Opening celebration on Wednesday June 27.

Yoga Days has begun at Blithewold all summer (thru September 11) on Tuesday and Thursdays from...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:33:46 -0400

Yoga Days has begun at Blithewold all summer (thru September 11) on Tuesday and Thursdays from 11am-noon. Your body will love you for it and so will your mind.

Blithewold and Bristol Yoga Studio present a connection to spirit and nature through the beautiful shaded landscape of Blithewold over looking the Great Lawn and Narragansett Bay. Classes are for all levels and ages. Register online or call Blithewold at 253 2707 and ask for Julie. In case of rain, classes will be held in the wedding tent.

Photo above shows Christine Reed, yoga instructor extraordinaire, leading a class last June in the “Nut Grove”.

Hey Older Folks this one is for YOU! Did you know that the Bristol County Water Authority gives...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:02:59 -0400

Hey Older Folks this one is for YOU!

Did you know that the Bristol County Water Authority gives substantial discounts to “seniors” who are 65 years or older. The price of water remains the same (extremely cheap) but the “service fee” is reduced by about a third. Go to billing (link below) and see for yourself or call them at 401 245 2022:

http://www.bcwari.com/bcwa/billing

RECYCLING JUST GOT EASIER Starting next week (June 11, 2012) you can begin to mix your recycling....

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:54:35 -0400

RECYCLING JUST GOT EASIER

Starting next week (June 11, 2012) you can begin to mix your recycling. There will no longer be green and blue bin weeks. If you’re like me - you’ll keep doing the same thing except put out two bins every week instead of one. Apparently, The Recycling Recovery Group in Johnston RI has new equipment that sorts through everything. I hope our local trucks can keep up with the 50% increase.

Picton Castle, a three masted barque, is coming to Bristol in two weeks. An Introductory Bosun...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:42:33 -0400

Picton Castle, a three masted barque, is coming to Bristol in two weeks. An Introductory Bosun School coming for first time to Bristol from June 24 - July 3 for ages 18 to 30. Boat will be tied up at Rockwell Town Dock.

For the first time ever, an introductory Bosun School will be offered at Bristol, Rhode Island, USA for any young people with an interest in advancing their skills in the marine trades. This short course will pack all the basics, including rigging skills, parcelling and serving, coatings and mixtures, knots and splices, small boat handling under sail, power and oar, basic sailmaking, seizings, and wire splicing into ten short days, from June 24 to July 3, 2012. ($660.) www.picton-castle.com 902 634 9984 or info@picton-castle.com

Walker’s Landing: Bristol’s Newest Bed & Breakfast Bristol has a new B&B at 20...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:14:00 -0400

Walker’s Landing: Bristol’s Newest Bed & Breakfast

Bristol has a new B&B at 20 Hope Street overlooking the Bay with water access. It’s central location and proximity to the shore make visiting on foot, bike, kayak and boat easy and fun. Amenities include an ADA accessible first floor bedroom with bath, full breakfast, off street parking, wireless internet, flat screen TV, moorings (by request) and much more. In season rates range from $250 to $350 with a two night minimum for weekends. Lower rates apply off season, stays of 6 plus nights, and parties requiring four rooms. Please call for the latest rates, availability and packages. Proprietor: Pam Delaney

401 396 9505

Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series starts June 21 at Independence Park at...

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:02:00 -0400

Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series starts June 21 at Independence Park at 7pm!

http://july4thbristolri.com/concertseries.htm

There will be a Preview from 6-8pm on Friday July 20. The Fair is all day Saturday from 10-5pm.

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:48:28 -0400

There will be a Preview from 6-8pm on Friday July 20. The Fair is all day Saturday from 10-5pm.

Amorita’s Unlucky Day 07.07.07 Movie trailer for the upcoming documentary film about...

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:39:00 -0400

Amorita’s Unlucky Day 07.07.07

Movie trailer for the upcoming documentary film about “Amorita”, a classic Herreshoff designed yacht involved in a horrendous crash that sent it instantaneously to the bottom of the ocean. Miraculously nobody was killed, and the yacht was eventually rescued and rebuilt. Film includes recently released footage of the accident and sinking.
Film premiers June 26 in Newport, Rhode Island, Jane Pickens Theater.

www.janepickens.com

6:30 Reception/ 7:00p film screening (1 hour)
Pierre Marcel, Director.
www.NY30.org

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNROcoFLIVo

The Community String Project presents a Gala Benefit Concert on Saturday, June 16, 6 - 9 p.m. at the...

Wed, 30 May 2012 18:53:29 -0400

The Community String Project presents a Gala Benefit Concert on Saturday, June 16, 6 - 9 p.m. at the historic Wheaton House, private home of Prescott and Keri Cronin, 90 Union St., Warren.

An Evening of Strings: Michael Reynolds of the Muir String Quartet, in an Intimate Performance of Bach Cello Suites. Join us in the garden for music, wine, hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, and desserts by Pastiche and The Cake Gallery. Tickets are $75 and invitations are available at Paper Packaging & Panache, 418 Hope St., Bristol, and Dish, 155 Water St., Warren or through the website at communitystringproject.org. Reservations are requested by June 8. For more information call 253-6084. Community String Project is a non-profit organization that provides affordable and accessible string lessons to students and adults in the East Bay.

Michael Reynolds is a founding member of the world-renowned Muir String Quartet of Boston. He has performed throughout North America, Europe and the Far East and is co-founder and Director of the Classics for Kids Foundation, which supports children’s string programs around America through matching grants for beautiful new instruments.

Jackie Henderson, dancer extraordinaire and exercise life coach/trainer, in Middletown is offering a...

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:25:00 -0400

Jackie Henderson, dancer extraordinaire and exercise life coach/trainer, in Middletown is offering a FREE Mob Dance rehearsal series that began last Wednesday May 23, 2012 and will run for six more weeks before the surprise performance in downtown Newport on July 7. The location is a secret. About 35 people showed up for the first session. She’d like to have at least 100 people participate in this FUN event. To see the video of the first practice see the link below. If long link does not work try the shorter one below. Practices are every Wednesday at 7:30pm at Able Mind & Body, 926 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI Tele: 401 619 5505 It’s about a 20 minute drive from Bristol. http://www.ablemindbody.com and It’s F R E E!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUe5CPS2tKQ&list=UUFXT7s5gRZ9SYL5yfbG7Epg&index=1&feature=plcp

http://tinyurl.com/86dl5ej

And here is PART 2. It’s faster and more sweaty!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEJHZqpRqM0

And here is PART 3 the final piece. It’s not too late to join and its tons of fun. (It’s For all ages) It’s FREE!

http://tinyurl.com/d4pqw37

ADULT SAILING PROGRAM 2012 - EAST BAY SAILING FOUNDATION AT BRISTOL YACHT CLUB This program run by...

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:06:00 -0400

ADULT SAILING PROGRAM 2012 - EAST BAY SAILING FOUNDATION AT BRISTOL YACHT CLUB

This program run by Jim Dollins gets better and better every year. If you haven’t tried it yet you should. The instructors are top rate and it’s a fabulous way to get out on the water at least once a week (for eight weeks) without the expense and hassle of owning your own boat!

Price: $340. per person; $225. per person for Advanced 420s. Herreshoff 12.5 classes are held at Herreshoff Marine Museum; All other classes meet at Bristol Yacht Club.

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9pm. Friday afternoons from 1-4pm on Mercurys.

Herreshoff to celebrate the third and the fourth! This will be a really fun event. On the Fourth...

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:52:33 -0400

Herreshoff to celebrate the third and the fourth! This will be a really fun event. On the Fourth they will also have some FOOD TRUCKS and don’t forget the post parade SAILING!

Tiverton Lawyer Defends Injured...

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:11:51 -0400

Tiverton Lawyer Defends Injured Animals

http://www.ecori.org/front-page-journal/2012/5/17/tiverton-lawyer-defends-injured-animals.html