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Next Saturday - Yoga for Peace 108 Salutations

From: Liz Falk <erf59 AT cornell.edu>
To: tc-hsc-l AT cornell.edu, fingerlakespermaculture AT lists.ibiblio.org, fcna-ithaca AT googlegroups.com, info <info AT fingerlakesyogaalliance.com>
Subject: Next Saturday - Yoga for Peace 108 Salutations
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:23:57 -0400

Join the Finger Lakes Yoga Alliance, 9 regional teachers and live music from Ki Tun as we move together through 108 Surya Namaskara's as part of the Global Mala for Peace.

All levels welcome. Bring your own mat or practice on the grass.

Time and Location: September 22, 10am. @ Thompson Park (aka Bell Park) on Cayuga Street (near Gimme!), Ithaca NY. (*Note: rain date Sunday 9/23)

Cost: $3 Donation Suggested.

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Why 108? There are many reasons that 108 is considered sacred in different traditions. The diameter of the sun is 108 x’s the diameter of the Earth. Buddhist have 108 beads representing human passions. There are 108 sacred sites in India. There are 108 sacred places of the body. There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet - each has a masculine (shiva) and feminine (shakti). There are 108 feelings - 36 past, 36 present, 36 future. 1 = higher truth, 0 = emptiness or completeness, 8 = infinity or eternity.

More info: www.fingerlakesyogaalliance.com

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Liz Falk
Professional Development Educator
Cornell Garden-Based Learning
Department of Horticulture
Plant Science 48B
607.255.7351 (o)
http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/
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Next Saturday - Yoga for Peace 108 Salutations, Liz Falk, 09/14/2012