What a wonderful, inspiring program! Seeing the pictures makes me happy. I am so glad to think that this service is available for the community. Thank you RYYO team! I love the new logo. It is beautiful!
Sarada Eastham said on: February 6, 2009 6:09 pm
Go RYYO! Now that’s progressive!
Courtney said on: February 8, 2009 8:14 pm
To Michael….how wonderful to read your update. I remember chatting with you last summer at the ashram when you were just thinking about the Ottawa youth project and here you are totally immersed and experienced. Bravo! Keep up the good work.
I will be returning to the ashram in May for a few weeks, and hopefully doing the YDC in January 2010.
Best wishes,
Carol
Carol Collier said on: February 10, 2009 9:55 pm
The love in sharing the rap song and television brought tears to my eyes. You can never underestimate the power in those simple gestures.
Susie said on: March 25, 2009 10:20 pm
What a dynamic team in Ottawa! Many blessings Palma, Jess, Michael and everyone else.
Francine
Francine Fleming said on: April 12, 2009 11:20 am
Jessica, thank-you for sharing your challenges & breakthroughs! I feel like I’ve never quite described that personality aspect to myself so lucidly (and believe me I am dealing with the exact same one here at the ashram!) – “Was I offering enough classes? How many kids could I get to come to a homeless shelter yoga class, and, when they didn’t come, what did that say about me?” Stepping out of some of my responsibilities and busy-ness here has been a challenge that is offering me the gift of seeing this insidious type of helpfulness more clearly. I’m learning that being truly considerate is a different thing from trying to hold and do everything myself.
om om to you!
Yes indeed. Thank you Jessica for your clarity about the program’s evolution and your own growth. And for your comments too Claire. I have been taking some steps forward in dealing with this over-responsibility trait too and it feels so good. You are so fortunate to be learning and facing it at this stage in your lives.
Much Light to you both, and all in Ottawa. Your work is so inspiring and wonderful.
Terri said on: May 2, 2009 4:42 pm
Wonderful insights and inspiring teaching-in-action, Amanda. Your experience and your heart – knowing what is truly useful and true service – shine through.
Namaste
Terri said on: May 2, 2009 4:46 pm
Sooo good to see! Namaste, Namaste.
Swami Sivananda
Sivananda said on: June 4, 2009 1:34 pm
This is so awesome!! I’m glad the video finally worked for me, it was worth the wait. I especially like the very end with the 2 anchors feeling relaxed in the tree pose. Nice work Michael and Jessica… Om Om!
claire said on: July 7, 2009 5:16 pm
Reading about your class, caused my heart to open beyond description today. I am touched by your questions to the kids, and their answers that catalyze each encounter to bring forth authenticity and loving connection, to the yoga class.
Happy New Year of the Metal Tiger. Keep up the spirit of good works.
Evelyn
evelyn hadican said on: February 16, 2010 3:10 pm
Yay! I’m so proud of all of you! Wow . . . and thrilled that the even t was catering to people of ALL ages with creativity, fun and soul. Mmmmmm . . . missing all of you! Please do send more detailed info and reflections my way! om om om Amanda in India
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What a wonderful, inspiring program! Seeing the pictures makes me happy. I am so glad to think that this service is available for the community. Thank you RYYO team! I love the new logo. It is beautiful!
Go RYYO! Now that’s progressive!
To Michael….how wonderful to read your update. I remember chatting with you last summer at the ashram when you were just thinking about the Ottawa youth project and here you are totally immersed and experienced. Bravo! Keep up the good work.
I will be returning to the ashram in May for a few weeks, and hopefully doing the YDC in January 2010.
Best wishes,
Carol
The love in sharing the rap song and television brought tears to my eyes. You can never underestimate the power in those simple gestures.
What a dynamic team in Ottawa! Many blessings Palma, Jess, Michael and everyone else.
Francine
Jessica, thank-you for sharing your challenges & breakthroughs! I feel like I’ve never quite described that personality aspect to myself so lucidly (and believe me I am dealing with the exact same one here at the ashram!) – “Was I offering enough classes? How many kids could I get to come to a homeless shelter yoga class, and, when they didn’t come, what did that say about me?” Stepping out of some of my responsibilities and busy-ness here has been a challenge that is offering me the gift of seeing this insidious type of helpfulness more clearly. I’m learning that being truly considerate is a different thing from trying to hold and do everything myself.
om om to you!
Yes indeed. Thank you Jessica for your clarity about the program’s evolution and your own growth. And for your comments too Claire. I have been taking some steps forward in dealing with this over-responsibility trait too and it feels so good. You are so fortunate to be learning and facing it at this stage in your lives.
Much Light to you both, and all in Ottawa. Your work is so inspiring and wonderful.
Wonderful insights and inspiring teaching-in-action, Amanda. Your experience and your heart – knowing what is truly useful and true service – shine through.
Namaste
Sooo good to see! Namaste, Namaste.
Swami Sivananda
This is so awesome!! I’m glad the video finally worked for me, it was worth the wait. I especially like the very end with the 2 anchors feeling relaxed in the tree pose. Nice work Michael and Jessica… Om Om!
Reading about your class, caused my heart to open beyond description today. I am touched by your questions to the kids, and their answers that catalyze each encounter to bring forth authenticity and loving connection, to the yoga class.
Happy New Year of the Metal Tiger. Keep up the spirit of good works.
Evelyn
Yay! I’m so proud of all of you! Wow . . . and thrilled that the even t was catering to people of ALL ages with creativity, fun and soul. Mmmmmm . . . missing all of you! Please do send more detailed info and reflections my way! om om om Amanda in India