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Come join us on an amazing Energy Enhancement week to the magical Lake Atitilan, Guatemala. This one week workshop will take u deeper on every level including spiritual, emotional, physical, and meditative growth. We will include morning Kundalini Yoga, Partner Yoga, vegetarian meals harvested from the beautiful organic farm, Reiki level 1 Certification, Access Conciousness Certification with special guest Dr. Lisa Guisiana.

These certifications include: Reiki Level 1 training and attunement with Reiki Master Alicia McMichael, Access Consciousness Certification with Dr. Lisa Guisiana, and Kundalini Yoga and Lifestream Generator Energy Tune Ups with Hercules Yarman of Ouvre.

In Love and Service, Hercules

Mung Beans And Rice, a recipe from Yogi Bhajan:

1 cup mung beans (best if soaked over night 8hours), 1 cup basmati rice, 9 cups water, 4-6 cups chopped assorted vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini, broccoli, etc.)(brussle sprouts are great!), 2 onions chopped, 1/3 cup minced ginger root, 8-10 cloves garlic, minced, 1 jalapeno or habanero pepper (optional), 1 heaping teaspoon tumeric, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 heaping teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon crushed red chilies (more or less to taste), 1 tablespoon sweet basil, 2 bay leaves, seeds of 5 green cardamom pods, salt or tamari sauce to taste (you may substitute Braggs liquid aminos)

Wash beans and rice. Bring water to boil, add rice and beans, and let boil over medium-high flame.  Prepare vegetables.  Add Vegetables to cooking rice and beans.  Heat oil (about 1/2 cup) in large frying pan. Add onions, ginger and garlic and saute over medium-high flame until browning.  Add spices (not salt or herbs). When nicely well done, combine onions with cooking beans and rice.  You will need to stir the dish often now, to prevent scorching.  Add herbs and finely chopped pepper.  Continue to cook until totally and completely well done, over a medium-low flame, stirring often.  The consistency should be rich thick and soup like, with ingredients barely discernible.  Serve with Yogurt, salsa, mango chutney, or cheese melted over the top.  This dish is "pre-digested" and is excellent for the sick, the elderly and young children (in these cases, make it less spicy).

Quinoa Stew

1 cup red lentils, 1 cup quinoa, 9 cups water, 4-6 cups chopped assorted vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini, broccoli, etc.)(brussle sprouts are great!), 2 onions, chopped, 1/3 cup minced ginger root cloves garlic, minced, 8-10, 1 heaping teaspoon tumeric, 1 jalapeno or habanero pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 heaping teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon crushed ret chilies (more or less to taste), 1 tablespoon sweet dried basil, 2 bay leaves, seeds of 5 green cardamom pods, salt or tamari sauce to taste (you may substitute Braggs liquid aminos)

This recipe is prepared almost like Mung Beans and Rice except you cook the ginger, garlic and onions directly in the pot.

Wash red lentils. Bring water to boil, add lentils and let boil over medium-high flame.  Prepare and finely chop ginger, garlic and onions.  Add them to the pot in that order.  Add quinoa and spices to the pot.  Prepare vegetables.  Add Vegetables to cooking lentils, quinoa, ginger, garlic, onions and spices.  Add herbs.  Continue to cook until totally and completely well done, over a medium-low flame, stirring often.  Serve with lime, bragg or tamari and olive oil.  Sliced avocados, green onions and cilantro are optional as toppings.

Yogi Tea

• 2 quarts water
• 15 whole cloves
• 20 black peppercorns
• 3 sticks of cinnamon
• 20 whole cardamon pods (split the pods first)
• 8 fresh ginger slices (1/4" thick, no need to peel)
• 1/2 teaspoon regular or decaf black tea leaves (approximately 1-2 tea bag)
• Whole milk and Raw Honey (Almond or Soy Milk and Agave Nectar as substitutes)

Bring two quarts of water to a boil. Add cloves and boil one minute. Add cardamom, peppercorns, cinnamon, and ginger. Cover and boil for 30 minutes. Reduce heat, add black tea and simmer for two to three hours. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain and store in the refrigerator. Reheat with milk when you want a cup and add raw honey to taste. (Almond or soy milk and agave nectar for substitutes)

Yogi Tea was created by Yogi Bhajan and when the ingredients interact with each other along with whole milk and raw honey, the drink serves as a tonic that rejuvenates and balances your nervous system.  This is a great tea to drink when detoxing or fasting.

A new year brings new experiences and opportunities.  We outgrew that quaint two-bedroom practice space.  Now the Ukrainian Village neighborhood and the Chicago community now has its first Dharmic yoga, body movement, creative and community practice house, named Samaya.  Join us and experience a house that lives, breaths, and screams yoga in all areas.  Join the residents, Tyrel Williams, Giovaskie Perez and myself as we host a free daily morning Sadhana Yoga practice.  We also host free healing, meditation and community kitchen.  Come and experience our donation only evening and afternoon yoga classes of all kinds.  Receive Reiki and Rossiter healing.  Check out the Lifestream Generator Vibration Technology.  Try the new anti gravity yoga/fitness swings.  Get out of the cold and take a steam in the steam shower.  Get satiated and eat healthy yogic food made daily.  Meet the community during our weekly Sunday community dinner gathering.  Inquire about fitness training and classes from Arnoldprofitness.com.  Stay posted, as we will have our open house very soon.  This house is for the community and it is calling for your energy.  We look forward to practicing with all of you very soon.

In Love and Service,

Arnold Prosperos

Secretary, Ouvre Corporation

Ourve Corporation was passed down to me many years ago as a vehicle for my Dharmic work, merging the ancient technologies of yoga and meditation with the modern creative tools of our world.  As a DJ, I've been able to take this work all over the globe and meet amazing people who were looking for this kind of dynamic themselves.  And whether they got it on a subtle level through my music or performances, or directly through classes, training programs or mentoring, it was because of Ouvre that I was able to make deep and long-lasting relationships and gratefully pass along what I  myself have received.

Now that I am moving on to a life in Japan, the time has come to pass Ouvre along to my present and former students.  As much as it has helped me to mature and grow, it will now provide those rewarding opportunities for each of them.  And though I am letting the outer form of Ouvre go, my work will continue rooted firmly in the spiritual teachings and creative inspirations that have been guiding me all these years.  I am grateful to have received so much and even more so for the opportunities to have shared with others.  Now I embark upon the next leg of my journey to shine this light with a new nation of friends, family and students.

The best of luck to the new caretakers of Ouvre.  Continue learning, building and sharing your amazing adventures with us all.

May the sky be your inspiration
The earth, your ground
Let fire be your passion
And water reflect the depth of your being
Above all, abide in the space that is between
For it is your true nature

In love and service,

MASA/MILES

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Our Kundalini Weekend was a short and intimate program, following up on the 6-day course material that was presented in January.  Present were Sandra, Arnold and Tyrel, with a chance for them all to exercise their burgeoning teaching skills.  In July, I'll be back in the states to present another 6-day course.  This time touching on newer material from the 500-hour training material.  This program will still be open to the public, and will introduce even more of the plethora of yoga practices from this rich tradition.  So if you feel like taking a week off this summer, come join us in July!

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I couldn't think of a better time to head to Miami than the day after a Chicago snow storm.  And thank god I made it out!  As much as Miami calls forth the images of spring break hedonism and winter music conference shenanigans, I am there for more educational reasons: another wonderful GYROTONIC® fitness certification course!  But this time I was there for my GYROKINESIS® certification, which is the system that does not use the Gyrotonic equipment; just the stool, the floor, and you.  And much to my surprise (though I heard through the grape vine it was soon coming), for the first time Juliu is not doing the certifications.  Our group was lead by Erika Hassan along with other master trainers preparing to be certified certifying master trainers.  It was a short but fun trip, and Erika was a perfect teacher and example of this deeply refined yet beautifully expressive practice.  And being around 40-something other Gyrokinesis students/teachers from all over the world was incredibly stimulating and inspiring.  If you don't get to experience it through me, then I highly recommend seeking out a class in your neck of the woods.  If you like yoga, Pilates, tai chi, dance, gymnastics… this is the work-out for you!

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This first yoga program of the new year also marks the closing of an era with my work here in the US.  Nearly 12 years of being with students in Chicago, I am getting ready to pack my things and make the big move to Japan.  But until then, I am working with Chicago teacher trainees to support the completion of their certification.  This 6-day yoga intensive was held in Arnold's practice space in Ukrainian Village and was a chance for us all to dive deeper into the practices and philosophies of Kundalini Yoga.  It's a big step to have a dedicated practice space once again, which is what we began with the Rudra Yoga Studio 5 years ago.  We'll be holding one more course here in March, then Chicago will have three 200-hour certified teachers!

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It seems that every time I go to Japan, it's someone's birthday.  But this time it was extra special.  Not only did I get to finally celebrate with Kai, who is one of those lucky December 24th children, but we also got to recognize my official residency in Japan (kind of like a new birth).  I may not actually live there yet, but I did finally get my visa, alien registration card, and multiple entry permit (once again, on the last day of my visit).  So it's as official as can be.  Five years of labor, I almost cannot believe it!  And the great thing is that this all happened in gradual, baby steps, which in the end felt like being carried effortlessly to my destination.  I really do feel welcomed in Japan, and I'm looking forward to the next 3 years to experience the unfoldment of this next chapter of my life.

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