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“The real miracle is not to walk on water, but to walk on the earth, to be alive in the present moment” Thich Nhat Hanh

Within the first two days of my latest journey I was ready to embrace the powerful aspects of Joy and Love.. These two words were my mantra for the following month …reminding of the importance of saturating our being daily with the aspects we wish to be surrounded in.

The first 3 weeks in Laos with 35 students and part of an incredible teaching team of 5 (two French, an American, a Greek and me .. The Aussie)…positively allowed some valued insights into my passions as a healer and a teacher.

This year I stepped up a notch in the accomodation department and laid my swag in a beautiful river bungalow overlooking Laos farming and meandering river through this amazing landscape. The space allowed  much treasured time to vision, surrender, reflect, refuel and embrace all the mystery in it all.

Within the 3 weeks somewhere amongst the ongoings… I’m sure someone and/or experience handed me a new set of creative artwork brushes.

Unconsciously, my Zenthai art had slowly being dissolving its creative flair..so this experience was a real awakening…much appreciated. The occasion was a vivid reminder of the constant need to continually refuel and inspire our work as healers…. …not allow the stagnation to creep in. The new breath of air, new colour, fresh is flowing …in many aspects of being.

This passage from Eknath Easwaren highlights the point..” You can make your entire life a work of art”…The words we speak. the work we do, the love we give, the food and recreation we ingest and even the healing sessions we share on the zenthai mat can be a loving expression of beauty and presence to this call.

Once again , departing the course 1 week early was a difficult challenge, however , was able to settle my rumbling Asian belly in Chiang Mai before spending a magical week with Gaia in Bali. After a short teaching episode in Ubud with Adam (acro) the remaining week was spent in Pantai Jasri ….the Site of our new Zenthai temple…Shanti Agung.!!!

Facing the sacred and powerful Mt. Agung..the centre backs onto a thick coconut grove which is broken by a small dirt path leading 200m to one of the most amazing oceanic headlands you may imagine. This is real Bali…blue ocean, fish boats, coconuts , grassy edges, rice fields, kids swimming freely whilst adults sit and chat within the cool sea breeze. Despite the lack of surf this time around was able to soak up the peaceful pace and warm natured locals that village life presents. Gaia and I on Love filled mission with the Komangs…buying fridge, stove , selecting tiles and toilets, designing temples and pathways,etc……..all in creative joy!

Back in Seminak on our last night , Gaia and I experienced the most glorious ocean sunsets…ever!!  Awoke the next morning to the huge swell pump-ing along the entire coastline. The long spell of still, mirror like ocean had passed on. The water was moving with renewed vigour….Water flowing freely, powerful and strong  yet with its deeper senses of grace and a recognised presence…Ho! This is blessed life.

On the house keeping front..

1. Advanced Zenthai starts this week (19th March)
2. 5 spaces remaining in Bali retreat….new flyer and info out this week
3. No Acro classes until after Easter..need time to move house and spend quality time doing Ju Jitsu with my two beautiful sons.
4. Thank you to brother Cliff in erecting a new Mt. Ninderry Dunny in my absence…you are a legend

I love you all

Blessings
Gwyn

Acceptance and Trust

Namaste..Yes the title of this newsletter is where i am presently at as I sit and write. Always reminded how our our yoga is so totally immersed in everyday living.

Connectivity, gaze, focus, flow, clarity love, contact, …were all our total immersions for the 2008-2009 Woodford experience. Despite the heat being very challenging at times the absence of rain, the new intro of acro flying, a fantastic new setup and position and a group full of enthusiasm and heart really opened the door for what I feel was a very succesful experience in so many areas. I sincerley thank all who were involved in some way.

The two main messages which I feel were beautifully conveyed is how supportive the family is of each other and the neccessity of full heart presence to allow true healing experiences to evolve. The two zenthai performances/ workshops were well received ..they have both been filmed so let me know if you would like a copy.

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Konichwa beautiful Zenthai Family.

Lisa here, typing on my computer in my little home called Taiyso (meaning Sun House), with the organic farm outside and only sound of rain droplets and the occasional footsteps passing by on their way to the train.
Incredible! as I am actually in the middle of Tokyo, completely grateful to have been offered a little sanctuary.

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