about free yoga events in the Research Triangle (NC) area

[Tom Roche <Tom_Roche AT pobox.com>]

http://www.meetup.com/NCTriangleYoga/calendar/10396936/
> RSVP deadline: May 13, 2009 2:15 PM

Note: you can RSVP on the upper right corner of the page.

> Dancing, Chanting, Singing, Meditation, Food (Vegetarian Potluck)

> Location:

http://www.meetup.com/NCTriangleYoga/venue/920445/

> 2034 Addenbrock Drive
> Morrisville, NC 27560

> The Art Of Living Foundation celebrates this day of May 13, 2009 in
> honor and gratitude to the founder His Holiness Sri Sri RaviShankar,
> an enlightened Master. Celebrations are held throughout the world in
> a multitude of cities at the same time to establish a ring of
> harmony and depth of personal Peace.

> Sri Sri RaviShankar's extraordinarily-simple teachings and special
> rhythm based breathing exercise known as Sudarshan Kriya have
> changed the lives of over a million people in 145 countries
> throughout the world.

> We will offer our prayers and gratitude in any manner / ritual of
> our choice that is non-intrusive.

> Each one of us will be able to offer flowers & rice and receive
> blessings. There will be two baskets, one to express your gratitude
> and another to surrender your bothers / troubles if any. Write it
> out carefully, thoughtfully, sincerely and bring it or offer it
> mentally at the start of the program. See then how your life
> changes.

> After that will be Satsang celebrations - Chanting, Bhajans,
> Dancing, Meditation ... Our program begins at 7:15pm. PLEASE BE
> AHEAD OF TIME in order to park your car and settle down.

> Mr. Birjoo Vaishnav, a wonderfully dedicated & devoted soul, and an
> Art Of Living Teacher is flying in all the way from Brownsville,
> Texas to be with us and help lead OUR Satsang celebrations. He is a
> gifted singer and a flute player. Dr. Birjoo Vaishnav also holds a
> Ph.D in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

> So let us come together. Bring anyone who would like to come -
> Friends, family-members, colleagues, neighbors, people who are
> looking for an introduction to Art of Living, or anyone who is
> looking to fill their lives with more love, care and health!

> Divine Store will also be setup. So you will be able to purchase
> Books, CDs on various topics and devotional chants. Buy something
> with faith, treasure it and let it nourish your soul for rest of the
> year. Let it keep you going. Gift someone something nice from the
> Divine Store.

> Now, this is how the evening will be laid out with everyone's
> collaboration. There are just 5 main points to remember - Location,
> Parking, Food, Participation %, and the Timings.

> Location: Hari and Geeta's blessed house at 2034 Addenbrock Lane,
> Morrisville, NC 27560. Going North on Davis, take a left onto
> McCrimmon Parkway, right on Old Maynard and then left into the
> sub-division.

> Parking: In the lot alloted for the swimming pool located at the
> entrance of the community or along the road leading into the
> sub-division. If possible, car-pool.

> Food: Bring something Vegeterian (without eggs, garlic or onions)
> for 2-3 other people. Prepare it with love chanting your favorite
> happy song or prayer.

> Participation %: Only 100% and above. And yes, we WILL be dancing,
> shamelessly, joyously.

> Timings:

> * 7:15pm - 7:45pm: Prayer offerings & Light snacks

> * 7:45pm onwards: Satsang Celebrations - Dancing, Twirling,
>   Chanting, light Meditations

> * 9:15pm - Dinner (Strictly Vegetarian Potluck)

> Angels - Aishwarya and Madhurya (Purvi) will be there to welcome
> you. Come dressed in your best.

> Please observe the timings.

> If you are coming with kids that need to be attended to, please be
> judicious regards the timing of the program as to when you bring the
> kids such that those in the program or meditations are not
> disturbed. One of the spouses in such cases can volunteer to bring
> the kids later and the other spouse can attend the program from the
> start. However, do not let anything stop you from coming.