ShadeTree Yoga and Yoga Day on Channel 5 News

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Feb 032011

On Channel 5, Kimberly tells us what Yoga Day is all about – coming together, union. Eric is doing Active Isolated Stretching on Therese Abair in the ShadeTree Yoga and Wellness Tent.

Posted by Eric at 3:13 pm

Naughty or Nice?

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Dec 042010

Naughty or Nice?

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Posted by Kimberly at 11:38 pm Tagged with:

Giving Thanks for Life As It Is.

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Nov 242010

Gratitude
–Author Unknown

Eric and Kimberly wish you all a very Happy ThanksGiving!

In the spirit of Mindfulness, know that we can be thankful for many arisings especially the unexpected.  May all Beings have peace. love. wellbeing.  :)

Be thankful for not having everything you want, for if you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you an opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.

Posted by Kimberly at 4:36 pm Tagged with:

Change Your Reactions

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Nov 102010

Self Liberate

Join Kimberly LaRue and Gus Castellanos, your teacher-guides, for the complimentary November Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) retreat to be held in Jupiter, FL. Saturday, November 13 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Four Medicine Jupiter, Fl Please RSVP by 7 P. M. Thursday, November 11.  aummm@mac.com As always, all experience levels are welcomed. Learn how to connect with your thoughts, feelings and body sensations rather than to react or suppress them.  In the spirit of  Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, remember  that there is more right with you than wrong with you.   Bringing awareness to the moment turns an ordinary life into an extraordinary life. Please RSVP to Kimberly at aummm@mac.com by 7p.m. Thursday, November 11.  Details to follow. Wondering if this will really help you?  Here’s what the 8 week MBSR class had to say, “The ratings and comments were overwhelmingly positive! …  100% of the respondents felt that they now have tools to better control the stress in their lives! Well done!! That is truly a significant accomplishment.”

Posted by Eric at 9:55 am Tagged with:

Return from the land of the lotus

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Sep 202009

A couple of weeks ago after a stressful summer of house hunting, I decided I would go on retreat to Padma Samye Ling Retreat Center and Monastery (Inconceivable Lotus Land) which is located in Delaware County in upstate New York. Set near the top of a mountain in the western region of the Catskill mountains, the outstanding facilities are contained within five hundred acres of forests, meadows, and natural springs. This is the first time I went to the Shedra retreat which means “place of learning.” It has been 3 years since I have been back to the land. I used to go frequently when I lived in Chicago. It was easy to drive up with my friend Dawn and there were times we would drive up 6 times in a year!

This Shedra was a particular study of our inner universe of our channels, winds, and essence elements according to Anuyoga Tantras. This was intensive study based on teachings of great masters of Vajrayana Buddhism. Unlike summer retreats that I have attended this retreat had 2 teaching periods where we would learn ancient Buddhist practices. I really enjoyed the extra time learning from my beloved teachers. They are so knowledgable and filled with love and compassion. I also enjoy connecting with sangha (like-minded practitioners) and sharing experiences.
What I find most beneficial is being in this beautiful natural setting and learning how to relax with special meditation techniques I can bring home to practice so that I can benefit myself and others. I find that going on retreats is much more relaxing than going on a vacation sipping margaritas and I am aware that the happy feelings last much longer.
If you would like to know more about Padmasambhava Buddhist Centers or support by contributing to many of their ongoing projects, please visit: www.padmasambhava.org
May all beings have happiness and the cause of happiness.
Posted by Kimberly at 9:16 pm

To the land of the lotus. Time for Retreat.

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Aug 282009



Posted by Kimberly at 9:58 am

Hey, We are ‘Branching Out’

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Aug 252009


Wow!  That was so exciting to be interactive with all you listeners and viewers tonight on Spirit Jump’s live podcast (see wafs.tv on Tuesday eves from 7-9p.m.).  Last time I checked, we drew 890 visitors (not bad for our first visit).

The subject:  Healing with CranioSacral Therapy.  We opened the ‘cast explaining what CranioSacral Therapy is and how it works.  I mentioned the work I do with the Sari Asher Center for Integrative Cancer Care.  Then, Meaghan talked about her personal experience with me in her first CST session and how it helped her to feel lighter and an overall sense of well-being.  Questions were coming in from the chatroom, like “is it good for pre-surgery,” and “cluster headaches,” and “vertigo.”  Then, we took questions from callers, going over things like how to find the right CranioSacral Therapist for you, and also my three-step meditation to assist one caller with their anxiety.
I appreciate Meaghan for inviting me to come on the show, so it can help me educate others in how to heal and enrich the lives of those who suffer from cancer and other dis-eases.  You know, uneasiness creates dis-easiness.  Please stay well tuned because soon Shade Tree Yoga and Wellness has some exciting seeds to plant.
May all beings be free from sickness and the cause of sickness.  May all beings be happy and free!
Posted by Kimberly at 10:13 pm

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Aug 232009



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Posted by Eric at 1:52 pm

BIG LOVE

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Jan 032009

Whoops!  I must correct what I wrote on January 1.
I wrote that post from the top of my head and just stumbled across Buddha’s quote like this:

The thought manifests the word.

The word manifests the deed.
The deed develops into habit.
The habit hardens into character. 
So watch the thought and its ways with care,
and let it spring from love born out of concern for all beings.
I like this way better.  Especially the last line which basically is speaking about bodhicitta.
Bodhicitta has many meanings but simply put it is about having an awakened heart.   The motivation to watch our thoughts with care, love and concern for all beings is the practice.  It is the aspiration to care for oneself and others unconditionally.  Much like a mother’s love.   There are two types of bodhicitta according to the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism.
Relative bodhicitta is where the practitioner works for the good of all beings as if it where his/her own.  Absolute bodhicitta relates to wisdom, openess and spaciousness.  The aspiration is loosening the ego and becoming free from attachments of self and the acceptance of life as it is.   So according to Wikipedia, the term bodhicitta, in its most complete sense, would combine both:  
*The arising of spontaneous and limitless compassion for all sentient beings and
*The falling away of the attachment to the illusion of an inheirently existant self. 
What an aspiration!  This could take years or many lifetimes.  One thing I know is that if you start right now, little by little, love drop by love drop, practice in this moment, moment by moment, breath by breath, relaxing with life as it is, be in your own naked awareness, you will connect deeply with your own intrinsic nature.  It is your true nature to love and be loving.  All else is an illusion.  So go ahead notice your thoughts, connect with your heart and Make Love Big.  
Posted by Kimberly at 7:05 pm

Pure Potentiality

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Jan 012009

Veiw from Mount Batur, Bali

I love New Years Day. It is most likely one of my favorite days in the year. It reminds me of what happens after a hurricane here in Florida. Hurricane holiday comes blowing through then the calm of New Years Day brings an opportunity for a fresh new start. New Years resolutions can be a great time to change habit patterns and create new ones. But why do so many of us struggle with this? I feel compelled to share Buddha’s words of wisdom:

The thought turns into the word,
The speech turns into action,
The action turns into to habit,
The habit hardens into character,
So watch your thoughts for the good of all beings.
Sounds simple right?  It is, if we are gentle with ourselves and bring awareness one breath at a time, one moment at a time, one day at a time refocusing again and again.  Gentle persistence. This becomes the path, the journey of shape-shifting your ordinary life into an extraordinary life,  just by shining the light of awareness here, now, in this moment, pregnant with infinite possibility.  Which thoughts do you want to nourish?
Posted by Kimberly at 11:30 pm
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