1) MAY MUSE: MA! Spring Blessings!
2) Chanting at Samadhi (Seattle) Fri May 9
3) Tues Voice Classes and Individual Sessions continue
4) Portland workshops May 17 and 18, Kirtan May 17, Individual sessions
5) NW Folklife
6) River of Sound Tours to India (Sept 24-Oct 15, '08 and spring 09)
6) Links I love and quote

Jai Ma, Chanting Beloveds! .

This Friday, in honor of Mother's Day and Pangea Day and May Day and
spring, we'll be chanting to the Ma here in Seattle (and we'll include
other aspects and traditions of course). In the chanting, all of the
humanity, the mind and body that works so steadfastly and tries so
hard just gets to rest back in Love, as Love itself just sings on
through. We'll be setting up again on the east wall like we used to so
it creates more of an easy "family feeling" where we can see eachother
more easily. Feel free to bring water bottle, and something to sit on,
though there are bolsters there too.

If you would like to sing or are interested in just feeling more
comfortable and confident in giving voice, feel free to call and set
up an individual voice sessions. Its amazing what happens with some
time one-on-one to care for that amazing part of your humanity- your
voice.

May you feel the radiant, welcoming blessings of Love within,
nurturing you, calling you by name, welcoming every aspect of who you
are.

With all gratitude and love,

Gina Sala
(206) 412-3745
www.ginasala.com
info@...

2) Friday, May 9 –8pm - Gina Salá and Friends Chanting/Singing
Satsang at Samadhi Yoga (with Stephen Metcalf (bass), Joshua Mattson
(Cello), Geoff Johns (tabla)
WHERE: Samadhi Yoga, 1205 E Pike, Seattle, WA 98125
www.samadhi-yoga.com Next Seattle Chant is June 13
Come as you are; participate as you like, sing, dance, and rest back
in the vibration of the many voices of the One - including yours! As
Gina says: "Chanting sacred names opens the heart and helps the mind
to rest in the heart. As with the honeybee and the flower, there is
such sweetness in that union." All are welcome, no experience
necessary! (note: You may consider bringing comfy pillow and
waterbottle)_$12-$20 appreciated for space and musicians, all welcome

3) *Tuesday Voice classes- (Free your heart, free your voice) – Joyful
exploration of your instrument through exercises, songs and chants to
build confidence and resonance and delight (and community!) $20
drop-in through May 27. All welcome,.
WHERE: 2 Dog Yoga: 1205 E. Pike, N. Seattle
Info/registration: info@... (206) 412-3745

***INDIVIDUAL VOICE SESSIONS ALSO AVAILABLE in PORTLAND AND SEATTLE***

4) PORTLAND VOICE WORKSHOPS AND KIRTAN (CHANTING) May 17-18
Saturday, May 17- 1 - 4:30pm "Meeting Your Voice" (part 1) workshop
Where: Yoga Shala of Portland – North Williams, 3808 N. Williams Ave.
(503) 963-YOGA (9642) $55 In this weekend immersion, Gina Salá leads
participants in a guided tour of delicious techniques and songs and
chants from East and West to allow an opening in the voice. Experience
the power and beauty of our own voices, our shared humanity and our
essential nature that is our ground. This afternoon will be beneficial
for teachers, chanters or anyone who would like to experience greater
freedom in giving voice. This also provides a foundation for future
work that Gina will share in her upcoming sound school. All are
welcome.
Saturday, May 17 - 7:30 pm – Chanting/ Kirtan
Sunday, May 18 10-12:30pm "Meeting Your Voice" (part 2) In this follow
up to Meeting Your Voice, Gina Salá addresses specific vocal issus and
then guides us in a deeper practice of embodied presence, nada yoga,
and opening to the One within us. Details at www.ginasala.com

5) Sun. May 25 5:30-6pm – NW FOLKLIFE- (Seattle) Fountain Lawn Stage
(by central fountain at Seattle Center) Northwest Folklife Festival
(Great free festival supporting ethnic and traditional arts)
http://www.nwfolklife.org/

6) River of Sound Tour to India – Sept 15-Oct 24, 2008 and spring 09:
Inspiration, Integration, Rejuvenation
One of a kind trip for new or seasoned travelers to India. Call (206)
412-3745 or email info@... for details.

7) Links I love:
a) I am so deeply touched and inspired by Ammachi (great humanitarian
and saint named Amritanandamayi Ma). She is coming to Seattle May
30-June 2 info about Amma is at:
http://www.ammachi.org/amma/index.html . Info about her Seattle visit
is at: http://www.ammachi.org/tours/amma-tours/seattle-jun08.html.
Ammachi has received the same award from the UN that Desmond Tutu, and
HH Dalai Lama received for humanitarian efforts- the Gandhi King
Award.

b) May 10 – Saturday – is Pangea Day- which will be celebrated by film
and music world wide to focus attention and celebrate the compassion
and unity that is expressed in the world. There will be videos and
music broadcast from several places. As organizers say, 'Of course
movies alone can't change the world, but people who watch them can."
www.pangeaday.org

c) Mother's Day: http://www.mothersdaycelebration.com

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