August 2016
 
As we begin the last full month of summer, think about how you would like to spend these glorious hot days! A trip to the beach, a visit to the mountains, a day alone to meditate? Enjoy it to the fullest! This is your life!
 
 
Therapy group for The Highly Sensitive Person
New session will begin Sept. 28 and meet for 8 consecutive Wednesdays through November 16, from 6 - 7:45 pm.
contact HarDarshan to apply/sign up: hardarshan@sacredlistener.com
or 919-257-7814
 
 
  Monday morning &Thursday evening classes will continue to be informed by the book "Outrageous Openness - Letting the Divine Take the Lead" by Tosha Silver. We will enjoy great quotes from her book & practice Kundalini yoga & Meditation as taught by Yogi Bhajan to give us an experience of how we can allow the Divine to take the lead in our lives! Each class will be taught twice, once on Monday, and once on Thursday.
 
  Class topics and dates:
August 1 & 4: "The Cosmic Orchestra"
Yoga Kriya: The Essence of Self
Meditation on the Self
August 8 & 11: "Why Bother Competing?"
Yoga to Withstand the Pressure of the Time
Yoga for Strength to Sacrifice
Meditation to Develop the Self-Sensory System
August 15 & 18: "Rejecting Rejection"
Yoga Kriya for the Aura, Liver, and Self Reliance
Yoga Kriya for Self-worth and Releasing Negativity
Meditation for Self-Affirmation
August 22 & 25: "A Ma'am is Not What I am"
Yoga set for Women
Adi Shakti Meditation
August 29 & Sept. 1: "A World Without You"
Yoga Kriya for Apana (elimination)
Guided visualization meditation on death
 
  
 Mondays  11am - noon
Location: 305 Glenwood Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
Fee: $10
call for more info/directions: 919-257-7814 or email: hardarshan@sacredlistener.com
 
Thursdays 6:15 - 7:45 pm 
Fee: $15 drop in or $10 per class when paying for multiples
same address and contact as above
 
 Sign up Today for the next Sacred Feminine gathering: 
(Date changed!)
Saturday, August 6, from 1 - 4:30 pm.
Our summer theme is: "Growing the Wisdom of Your Innocence"
The fee is $50 and includes tea, snacks, and art supplies.
You will practice Kundalini yoga and meditation, somatic exercise, and art. As usual, music and chanting will be part of our day, as well. Reserve your space soon, we fill up quickly!
 
 
Special Workshop!
"Living with Sacred Intention"
August 27, 9 am - 5 pm
By popular request, this comprehensive workshop is going to cover many aspects of living consciously:
*Yoga and meditation tools to be healthy and happy
* Feng Shui and sacred space. You will have time to brainstorm about your own living space.
*Flower remedies: You will learn the principles behind flower remedies and muscle testing, and receive your own personalized remedy.
* Co-creative gardening (which can be applied to small indoor spaces as well) We will walk the heart labyrinth.
*Healthy food. We will talk about principles of healthy eating, and enjoy a catered raw vegan lunch, as well as healthy snacks and yogi tea throughout the day.
*Aromatherapy. Learn more about essential oils and experience the ones best suited to you.
*Gemstones. Meditate with a gem of your choice after learning about their unique qualities.
Fee is $250 and includes handouts, lunch, tea and snacks, and your personalized flower remedy. Register by August 22 by contacting HarDarshan: hardarshan@sacredlistener.com
 (919) 257-7814 
 
Special Meditation for Yogi Bhajan's Birthday!
Friday, August 26
We will begin at 3:25 am and chant 2 1/2 hours of long Ek Ong Kar, followed by a world wide meditation of Guru Ram Das at 6 am for 11 minutes. We will conclude with Yogi Tea and breakfast, all in time for you to get to work!
go to bed early the night before, and join us in this blissful experience!
 
Visit and "Like" us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kundaliniyogachapelhill
 
 
 
 
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, Level One                             
 
 The next course begins on September 10, 2016, and the registration deadline of August 1 has been extended to Aug. 10.
Consider joining us for what many have said is "The best thing I have ever done for myself, the best decision I ever made!"
Contact HarDarshan for an application. hardarshan@sacredlistener.com
Here are some photos of the beautiful training space:
 
when the weather is nice, we have lecture and discussion outside!
 
walking meditation in the heart labyrinth
 
enjoying graduation!
 
blissful meditation
 
Mark your calendar for the Level 2 training "Conscious Communication", coming in August of 2017!
   
 
 
 
Durga's Magic Closet!
at Carolina Kundalini Yoga in Chapel Hill. New and gently used clothing, lots of white, natural fibers.
 Prices from $2 - $30. Come find a bargain!
Shop before or after class or make an appointment: (919) 257-7814 or hardarshan@sacredlistener.com.  Some great books & CDs for sale, too!
 
Quote of the Month
"The beauty we find here and the beauty we make here pleases God, for it makes our world closer to His."
from the novel "The Miracles of Prato" by L. Albanese and L. Morowitz.
 
 
 
 
Recipe of the Month
HarDarshan's Summer Salad
The Indian healing system known as Ayurveda recommends that our meals be balanced among the Six Tastes. This recipe includes all six, uses some of the fresh produce abundant this month, and is delicious! The six tastes and how they are included in this recipe: 
Sweet: raw sweet corn
Astringent: fresh thyme leaves and cilantro
Pungent: shallots, jalapenos and scallions
Sour: lime juice
Bitter: watercress
Salty: Salt!
 
Ingredients: 
1/4 cup avocado oil, plus 1 TB, divided use
3 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 ears)
2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
2 TB finely diced shallots
2 TB seeded, finely diced jalapenos
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 pound zucchini or yellow squash (or yellow zucchini!) this is about an average size squash
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
2 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch watercress, cleaned, tough stems removed
Himalyan salt and freshly ground black pepper
 
1. In a large bowl, add 1 TB of avocado oil to the corn kernels, along with thyme, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper.
2. Make the vinagrette: In a small bowl, combine the shallots, jalapenos, lime juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk in 1/4 cup avocado oil.
3. Thinly slice the squash on a diagonal on a mandoline. Slice the avocado halves lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices; season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the squash, scallions, cilantro, and vinagrette to the bowl of corn. Gently toss in the watercress. Divide half the corn salad between four plates. Divide avocado wedges among the plates, then top with the remaining corn salad.
This makes a great lunch on a hot day. Hint: If you are not using all the salad at once, don't cut all the avocado right away. Wait until ready to serve.
 
 
 
 
 
Sacred Listener, Transpersonal Counseling and Kundalini Yoga, Chapel Hill, NC