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MOKSHA YOGA TRINIDAD
We are located at...
THE SANGHA (MOKSHA YOGA TRINIDAD STUDIOS)
103 Tragarete Rd., Woodbrook
  (right next to Island People)


CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS:


JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER: 

ZEN TALKS WITH RINCHEN
15 OR 30 DAY CHALLENGE
EROTIC ART WEEK: MYT PRESENTS YOGA EROTICA!
THAI MASSAGE WORKSHOP
ACROYOGA WORKSHOP
POLE DANCING

MYT's ANNIVERSARY PARTY
PARKING
HELP SAVE A LIFE!
LIVE MUSIC FLOW CLASS

COCKTAILS TASTING FRIDAYS!!! This month's host - ANGOSTURA!



ZEN TALKS WITH RINCHEN...
THE BUDDHIST WAY TO CONTENTMENT AND MEANING!

Rinchen a Mahayana, Buddhist Monk is offering a talk on the Buddhist Path - How to change one's moment by moment experience of life so that old constraints fall away and our "heart-mind" is continually fulfilled.

This talk will be held at MOKSHA YOGA TRINIDAD in STUDIO B and will be followed by further classes and workshops to which all are invited. There are no fees, but donations are welcomed.

SESSION #1
SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010
10AM TO 12NOON

SESSION #2
SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010
10AM TO 12NOON

NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY


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15 OR 30 DAY CHALLENGE


    CHALLENGE SCHEDULE:
  - 15 DAY CHALLENGE PART 1  -  JULY 15 - JULY 29, 2010
  - 15 DAY CHALLENGE PART 2  -  JULY 30 - AUGUST 13, 2010
  - 30 DAY CHALLENGE               -  JULY 15 - AUGUST 13, 2010


CLICK THIS LINK FOR DETAILS: Summer Challenge




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MOKSHA YOGA TRINIDAD presents...
YOGA EROTICA, for EROTIC ART WEEK!
Arouse your inner energies...discover the art of TANTRA and to make it truly enticing...bring a *partner or NOT (*partners can be supplied)! Stimulation, passion, touch S+M...are you tempted?

We've added 2 more classes!!! Based on all the feedback
and questions we have decided to split the classes up so that now
we have a FLYING SOLO's CLASS and a COUPLES ONLY CLASS.
The classes, dates and times are as follows:

COUPLES ONLY CLASS (Physically Intimate Couples ONLY)
In this class, learn how to be better partners to each other.
You will learn to connect in a way that you may not have thought about before. There is no nudity but be warned...
the conversation may be rated R *smile*

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010 at 12NOON to 1PM
MONDAY, JULY 26 2010 at 6:15PM to 7:15PM

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FLYING SOLO's CLASS (Individuals...can be a group of friends...whatever!)
In this class, learn to be freer with yourself...connect with yourself on another level so that you can be a better partner or just simply understand you better. There is no nudity but be warned...the conversation may be rated R *smile*

SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2010 at 1:15PM to 2:15PM
MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010 at 5PM to 6PM

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TT$60.00 per person OR MEMBERSHIP PASS accepted
PLEASE NOTE: IT'S FIRST COME, FIRST IN...NO SIGN-UP OR PRE-REGISTRATION
**This event is for fun only and Management has the right to refuse admission

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MORE INFORMATION ON EROTIC ART WEEK:
EROTIC ART WEEK is a unique annual art festival that was conceived by a collective of visual, graphic and performing artists living in Trinidad & Tobago. 2010 will be the second year of the Caribbean's first Erotic Art Week which will run under the theme "Wider". Expanding on last year's theme "Open", the EAW committee is aiming to make the event bigger and better.

Events are generally take place in evenings in the Woodbrook, Port of Spain area.

Venues include:
- Moksha Yoga, 103 Tragarete Road
- Pink Cheri/Flam Couture, Ariapita and Murray St
- Cafe Marrakesh, Baden Powell and Murray Sts
- Island People, Tragarete Rd and Murray St
- Alice Yard, Roberts St between Carlos and Murray Sts
- Drink WIne Bar, Rosalino and Roberts Sts
- Brooklyn Bar, Cor. Carlos and Roberts Sts
- Studio, Cor. Luis St and Ariapita Avenue
- Body Art, Ariapita Avenue, next to Studio
- Bohemia, 34 Murray St
- Rostant Advertising, 32 Murray St
- Humzinger, Maraval Rd
- Sky Bar, Cor. Murray St and Ariapita Ave

More details for Erotic Art Week: http://eroticartweektt.blogspot.com/

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THAI YOGA MASSAGE TRAINING (for Certification)

WHAT IS THAI YOGA MASSAGE?

Centuries ago, a dynamic bodywork therapy based on yoga and Ayurveda was born in the temples of Thailand.
In this unique healing system of Thai Yoga Massage - also called Nuad Boran and widely known as traditional Thai massage - the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body's energy ("Sen") lines and pressures points. Together these actions result in a comprehensive full body treatment that relieves muscular tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically.

Thai Yoga Massage is performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. No oils or creams are used. This training certification is being offered by and through the Lotus Palm Centre in Montreal, Canada.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER OF THE LOTUS PALM CENTRE
Kam Thye Chow
Founder of the Lotus Palm Centre and Instructor

Native of Malaysia, Kam Thye was raised in the tradition of Asian arts and healing customs. He has been practicing Tai Chi Chuan and Chinese massage since the age of 13 and has studied Kung Fu and Chi Gong for more than 20 years. He has taught martial arts and Thai Yoga Massage in North America, Asia and Europe. In 1995, Kam Thye Chow founded the Lotus Palm School in Montreal (Canada) - the first school dedicated to promoting and teaching the art of Thai Yoga Massage. For more information on Lotus Palm, Thai Yoga Massage and it's instructors visit the website at http://www.lotuspalm.com/.

LEVEL 1 WITH KAM THYE CHOW:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
**Deposit due by FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2010 and is non-refundable after this date
**Full payment is due by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

LEVEL 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
- The four foundations of Thai yoga massage (awareness, body mechanics, movement, and massage techniques using hands, knees, feet, and elbows)
- Effortless transitions between postures
- An introduction to contraindications and safety
- Care for the client and therapist before, during, and after the massage
- Massage for shoulders, head, back, arms, hands, legs, abdomen, and feet.

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LEVEL 2 WITH TERRANCE ALEONG (LOTUS PALM REPRESENTATIVE FOR T'n'T):
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 to FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

**Deposit due by FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010 and is non-refundable after this date
**Full payment is due by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

LEVEL 2 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
- Beginning with a complete review of all techniques taught in Level I, you learn:
- 90 additional minutes of massage techniques, including side-lying postures
- Expanded Thai energy lines
- How to customize massages to accommodate common ailments and people of different sizes and flexibilities.

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OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE:
In this class, students learn several posture sequences targeting the different body parts, in order to perform a complete 90-minute Thai Yoga Massage session.

WHO CAN ATTEND:
The course is open to anyone who is in good health ages 16 and over.

CLASS TIMES:
These times are not 100% confirmed, but will be approx. 9AM to 4:30PM each day (or as close to these times as possible) with an hour for lunch.

*REQUIRED READING
The Essential Guide, Thai Yoga Massage
* Book not included in the course price

COST
US$580.00 each level
REQUIRED DEPOSIT FOR NATIONALS: US$250.00
REQUIRED DEPOSIT FOR INTERNATIONALS: US$150.00

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COST:
All other course materials supplied, including practice mats!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
- Space is limited to 20 participants per level
- You must have level 1 to participate in level 2
- You will only be a certified Thai Yoga Massage Practioner after you have taken Level 2
- Your space is only considered booked with your deposit
- PLEASE NOTE DEPOSIT PAYMENT DUE DATES
- PLEASE NOTE FULL PAYMENT DUE DATES
- This training is open to anyone nationally and internationally
- Internationals can contact us at manager@mokshayogatrinidad.com for more details regarding places to stay and flight.

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ACROYOGA WORKSHOP

MYT, we're bringing this exciting bit of news to prepare you for one of our awesome upcoming activities!
Exhale Yoga Trinidad presents AcroYoga with Arianne...
A weekend workshop series.

SESSION #1
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 9AM -12NOON
AcroYoga Asana Sequence & Basic Acrobatics

SESSION #2
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 1PM - 4PM
Spread Your Wings and Fly

SESSION #3
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 10AM - 1PM
Giving Flying Yummies & Thai Massage

AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, & the dynamic power of Acrobatics.

1 SESSION   - TT$280
2 SESSIONS
- TT$500
3 SESSIONS
- TT$675

ALL LEVELS WELCOMED!
Limited space available
50% deposit necessary to secure space
Register now!

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POLE DANCING WORKSHOP

DATES AND TIMES:

PART1:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010
FROM 9AM to 12NOON

PART 2 (continued from first session:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010
FROM 9AM to 12NOON

It's a fun, exciting and tremendous way to exercise and improve fitness!

Throughout the class you'll perform moves that require you to use the full range of movement in many parts of your body. You'll be able to exercise your whole body with particular focus on muscular strength and muscle endurance, gain flexibility, burn calories, boost your metabolic rate, reduce body fat, and improve your coordination - among many other benefits!

COST
- TT$350.00 - 1 SESSION
**TT$175.00 Deposit required

- TT$600.00 - 2 SESSIONS
**TT$300.00 Deposit required

**DEPOSIT DUE BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER THIS DATE.

Here are some clips...

What a class could be like...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrVmMG_H2Z8

What you could EVENTUALLY be like...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msy7TtyAVIc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMCCtd3FFRU

Try it... yuh go like it *smiles*!!


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MYT's ANNIVERSARY PARTY

We are still ironing out the kinks and now have 2 dates in mind, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 OR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2010.

The tentative venue is Aura unless any of you have a place in mind?? But hear who we'll have performing, anyway...
3 CANAL, ATAKLAN, and NIGEL ROJAS from bands ORANGE SKY & BLUE EMPEROR!!!

We cyah wait!

Look out for details on the venue and more!


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PARKING

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  • NO PARKING ON THE STUDIO SIDE OF TRAGARETE ROAD TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS.  *ON THESE DAYS YOU CAN PARK ACROSS THE STREET ON TRAGARETE RD. (ALL DAY)
  • NO PARKING ON ANY STREET WITHIN 9m/30ft OF THE CORNER

 

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  • PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE PARKING LOT NEXT DOOR TO TROPICAL DRY CLEANERS
  • PARKING IN MOKSHA YOGA TRINIDAD RESERVED SPOTS, ONLY, IN THE PARKING LOT
  • PARKING ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS ON THE STUDIO SIDE OF TRAGARETE RD. (ALL DAY)
  • PARKING ON ANY SIDE STREET AT THE LAWFUL DISTANCE FROM THE CORNER

    *SECURITY ESCORT IS AVAILABLE FOR EVENING CLASSES.



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HELP SAVE A LIFE!

Many of you might not know her, but just as many might...her name is ADELE BECKLES. What's her story?  Well Adele has been living without kidneys for a few years now.  You wouldn't know it just to look at her...she is one of the most fun-loving people we know.  But just like life, we all have "our thing", right? 

So here's Adele's...she needs a kidney URGENTLY!  After years of trying to do this alone...living on dialysis...living through many surgeries...her body has finally decided that it can't take any more and she has finally decided to ask for help. 
So this year, Moksha Yoga Trinidad is on a mission and this mission is called...
HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE. HELP SAVE A LIFE!

We would love to help her find a kidney donor and we are hoping that one of us...
from the MYT family... or even a friend of a friend to anyone in the MYT family will be able to help her.

HERE IS SOME TOPLINE INFORMATION...

  • To find a donour, individuals will have to be tested to see if he/she is a match
  • Once confirmed you are a match, the surgery will be performed at Mt. Hope
  • It takes 10 days recovery for the donor
  • Adele and her family will cover the cost of one (1) month's salary,
  • PLUS any expenses that month

To some of you this may sound like a crazy request..."GIVE UP MEH KIDNEY???  ALLYUH MAD!" But this kind of things happens all the time, it is very safe for the donor and it means you get to take part in something great!  But it is also something that you need to be educated about and a decision you need to be comfortable with.  So stay tuned for a later email with full details, answers to many questions we know you'll have and the blueprint on THE PLAN!

In the meantime... 
ALL KARMA FUNDS FOR THIS MONTH AND FOR HOWEVER LONG IT TAKES WILL GO TOWARD HELPING TO SAVE ADELE'S LIFE!

So if you know for sure already that you don't want to donate an organ, you can participate in our "PAY-BY-DONATION" class which takes place at 5:45PM on FRIDAYS!
We'll use these funds to cover any of the expenses that come up for this drive and to help with Adele's family expenses.

Finally...
If anyone has any thoughts on how else they can help, please email Karen Blackman at karen@mokshayogatrinidad.com

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LIVE MUSIC FLOW CLASS LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AT 4:30PM!!

Join us for the last Friday of each month for a Moksha Flow class to the acoustic sounds of Francesco Emmanuel..Sweeeeet!!!

 

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COCKTAIL TASTING FRIDAYS!!!

Alyuh hear??? Wine Tasting Fridays IS NOW COCKTAILS TASTING FRIDAYS!!!!
So, EVERY FRIDAY, from 5PM - 7:30PM, you can come join us for an evening of delicious cocktails and great conversation at Moksha Yoga Trinidad's KULA CAFE, hosted by angostura!!!

 

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CHARITY PROJECTS

Moksha Yoga Trinidad and The Sangha Co. Ltd. have officially launched an NGO/NPO - THE KARMA FOUNDATION! The very first project is the launch of a campaign called The Campaign for Change - Be Involved.  Be The Change!  This Campaign involves the sale of Karma Tags. There are six (6) different Karma Tags, each with a different symbol to represent six (6) causes and through the sales of each Karma Tag, The Karma Foundation will sponsor/support various non-government supported, community-based charitable orangisations. 

 

KARMA TAGS

The charitable organisations chosen, will focus on either Abuse, Poverty, Crime, the Environment, Discrimination and Animals - to help get the stray animals off of the roads.  Each Karma Tag is hand-crafted in silver, by Jasmine Thomas-Girvan and comes with a Hemp Chain.  The symbol represents the positive to each of these issues. Your choices are


om        HEART       HAND
  Om Karma Tag          Heart Karma Tag      Hand Karma Tag
     Spread Peace                            Spread Love               Lend a Helping Hand
        Fight Crime                           Combat Abuse                     Fight Poverty

recycle        equality        paw print
Recycle Karma Tag   Equality Karma Tag   Paw Print Karma Tag
      Help Save Our                Help Stop the Effects of   Help Protect Unwanted Pets &  
        Environment                          Discrimination           Prevent Cruelty to Animals 



The Karma Tags are available for sale at The Moksha Boutique
Located at The Sangha (Moksha Yoga Trinidad Studios)
103 Tragarete Rd., Woodbrook
(next door to Island People)

The purpose of this project is to get each of us involved in trying to make a change... trying to make a difference, instead of letting corporations do all the work... encouraging us to be more and more immune to these issues each day!

The cost of each Karma Tag is $300.00 and 100% of the proceeds goes toward sponsoring those in need!  NOTE: If you just cannot afford the cost of a Karma Tag, but would like to support the causes, you can donate directly to the various First Citizens accounts as listed below...

1) Crime Account - 1620053
2) Environment Account - 1620059
3) Poverty Account - 1620054
4) Animals Account - 1620055
5) Abuse Account - 1620057
6) Discrimination Account - 1620056

For those of you who can't decide on which Cause to choose, made-to-order Totem Karma Tags and Charm Karma Tags are available.  You can also choose your own birthstone for the Charm Karma Tag.  The cost is $2,000.00TT - $200.00TT going to each Cause and $800.00TT to the designer.  Ask for details!

                 charm                                totem
                  Charm Karma Tag                                  Totem Karma Tag



Visit www.mokshayogatrinidad.com/karmayoga and add it to your "favourites" for updates on The Karma Foundation funds distribution!



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