Affectionately called a coin boy, Robert Astrich left his body with ease on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
Our condolences go to his family that he loved dearly. Bob has been part of the TriYoga
community for over 12 years and will be greatly missed.
Read Kaliji’s tribute to Robert here.
John and Stephanie just completed an 11-day trip to Taiwan, where they were hosted by the OkiDo Yoga Association. TriYoga was taught in 7 different locations across Taiwan, including the 25th Annual OkiDo Yoga Autumn Seminar. OkiDo Yoga hosted Kaliji in Taiwan in 2004 and 2005, and many students were very happy for TriYoga teachers to return. Total attendance for programs with John and Stephanie was nearly 500 students!
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On Sept. 24, Kaliji gave a presentation on Mudra for the Indo-American Senior Heritage in Artesia, CA.
~ 2009 South African under 20 surfing champion ~
I have been with TriYoga for the past two years now and absolutely love it!
Being a professional surfer, it is a vital factor for me to be as fit and flexible as possible, and TriYoga has been my secret. Not only does TriYoga keep me flexible and injury free, it helps me to relax and stay focused on my surfing. I travel nationally and internationally to compete and I take what I learn in the yoga class with me where ever I go. TriYoga has been a vital key in me winning my title this year and I can’t thank them enough.
The 200 Hour Basics TriYoga Teacher Training in China completed on September 11, with the certification of 19 teachers! The training covered technique, practicum, and teaching methodology for all Daily 10 Series of Basics, plus prāṇa vidyā, mudrā, physical and subtle anatomy, nada yoga, and sanskrit. The discipline and dedication of the students was remarkable as they flowed through the training, 9 hours a day for nearly a month! Most of these teachers will also continue with John and Stephanie for Levels 1, 2, and 3 over the next few months. »
While in Berlin, Kaliji gave an interview for the online yoga magazine yogaservice.de .
Watch the interview here.
On September 9, Kaliji was interviewed by Anna Trokes, the most well-known author on yoga in Germany. Anna interviewed Kaliji for her upcoming book on 7 spiritual masters.
With Sukadev, the founder of Haus Yoga Vidya and the Yoga Vidya organization.
Rudiger, Kaliji, Sukadev and Anna
Kaliji was presented with a garland at the conclusion of the programs on Thursday.
And as always, the flow is with Kaliji. After arriving at the Dusseldorf airport and checking in for the return flight to Malibu, Kaliji, Mercury and Nandi went to Starbucks ~ this is the first person that Kaliji saw!
Kaliji returns to California for three weeks and then begins a series of programs on the east coast in October.
Each day during the retreat is full with programs. Participants experience 1 hour of Prana Vidya, 7 hours of yogaflow, and an hour and a half of satsang/jnana daily.
Tuesday’s sessions included partner stretch.
Johanna (TY teacher and owner of the TY Center in Allershausen, Germany) and Roselyne with partners
Berlin TY teacher Bianca assists her partner.
Basics teacher Angelika (in orange) assists her partner.
Mudra class
At Yoga Vidya, 5 types of drinking water are offered: reverse osmosis, life water, earth water, oxygen enhanced thru swirling, and energized water.
The reverse osmosis system
The beautifully decorated water bar
Sunrise view from Kaliji’s room at Yoga Vidya
Programs at the retreat begin in the early morning and end late at night, but there is always time to be out in nature. Here, Kaliji walks at the pond by the retreat center.
Mercury is also in Bad Meinberg, providing mantra during yoga nidra and meditation, and vocals and percussion for chanting.
During one evening satsanga, TY teacher Urvasi gave a lecture and demo on Bharata Natyam, a classical Indian dance form. It is the most popular classical dance in India, and contains all of the traditional elements of classical dance: the mudras (hand positions), abhinaya (facial expressions), and padams (narrative dances). Mercury, ever the entertainer, joined Urvasi on stage for his rendition of the dance.
This annual retreat provides an opportunity for teachers and students from different locations to come together.
Marco, Level 2 teacher from Berlin, studied with Urvasi (right)
Tour chef Mitradeva, TY teacher from Berlin
Top row left to right: Tino, Ralph, Keith, Marco, Nicolai
Bottom left to right: Martin, Andreas, Mitradeva
Kiran Schmidt, husband of TY teacher Cassandra, went to Bad Meinberg to see Kaliji, and shared very moving stories of life with Cassandra and the challenges after her departure 4 years ago.
He also brought his new partner Deborah to meet Kaliji.
