Hey every one. Since I have been working on the internet full time for the last 5 years I have grown my hair. Below is a light hearted skit that looks at the Guru Model as it stands from a western perspective. The Guru and the Pandit talking about the politics of consciousness. Something different check it out. Please leave a comment . For the New Zealanders check out the details below this for the Yoga Retreat that my friends from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre. It will be a awesome retreat .
Yoga Retreat
February 12th-14th
Starts 6:00pm
The retreat will be run in a traditional style that reflects the Sivananda Ashrams:
Each day will consist of:
2 Practices of Satsang- Meditation,Kirtan and Yoga
Philosophy
2 Practices of Yoga Asana and Pranayama Classes
2 Nutritious & Tasty Vegetarian Meals
A workshop on one aspect of the vast profound science of yoga
The cost is
-Early bird price with shared cabin $175 (booked before jan 14th)
-Early bird price private cabin $195 (booked before jan 14th)
-Shared cabin after jan 14th $200
-Private cabin after jan 14th $220
The location is Te Wera valley lodge, 3560 Ohura Road,R.R. 25, Stratford
Space will be limited so be in quick. To secure place full payment must be made.
For bookings or questions please call 06 7538234.
Added April 2011 This was a great retreat see you year !!
Namaste
Al
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First Comment says:
January 6, 2010 at 2:16 pm (UTC 13)
LOL nice work .
Kara-Leah says:
January 11, 2010 at 6:28 am (UTC 13)
Love what you’re playing around with here… interested to see how it develops
Michelle says:
January 11, 2010 at 6:31 am (UTC 13)
I Love it! ,The entire message is one that is not only intriguing, but vital. I like your opening quote…Live your dreams, rather than dreaming your life. :: Oh, and your hair looks great long!
Namaste!
annabelle says:
January 11, 2010 at 7:07 am (UTC 13)
Your efforts are much appreciated, there is not much in NZ for us yogis and what you are doing is so good. I have watch the dvd and love practicing it. Just wanted to say good on you and please, please keep it up. Namaste x
Kathy says:
January 11, 2010 at 7:07 am (UTC 13)
Nice editing! It’s true a small change can make a huge difference.
Brynjar says:
January 11, 2010 at 7:18 am (UTC 13)
Brilliant
Claudia says:
January 11, 2010 at 7:41 am (UTC 13)
The retreat sounds nice.
Janita says:
January 11, 2010 at 9:02 am (UTC 13)
Thanks for that bit of fun, and for your ongoing work to spread the yoga!
jane says:
January 11, 2010 at 9:56 am (UTC 13)
You are so funny……all is in the moment. Namaste brother.
Lucas says:
January 11, 2010 at 1:25 pm (UTC 13)
Realmente muy bueno!!!
Priya says:
January 11, 2010 at 2:25 pm (UTC 13)
Namaste,
wish you a very happy new year,
I like the way you present yoga and inspire people
God bless you.
Diane says:
January 11, 2010 at 2:34 pm (UTC 13)
Happy New Year! My inner guru thanks you.
) Nicely done and I liked the cameo appearances too.
Karen says:
January 11, 2010 at 3:50 pm (UTC 13)
LOVEd it…great imagination shown..thanks!!
looking forward to more of your “conversations”
Valentine says:
January 11, 2010 at 4:57 pm (UTC 13)
Thank you for sending this email, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you too AL, I loved it nice work.
Evelyn says:
January 11, 2010 at 5:53 pm (UTC 13)
I like the playfulness of the video. Not slick, not fancy, but good message.
Michael says:
January 11, 2010 at 7:28 pm (UTC 13)
Interesting perspective!
Lori says:
January 11, 2010 at 7:36 pm (UTC 13)
A very silly side of you! Point taken.
John says:
January 12, 2010 at 12:01 am (UTC 13)
Silly, but good. I appreciate all your efforts. I did the beginner’s video yesterday. I feel good from it today.
Stephen says:
January 12, 2010 at 12:50 am (UTC 13)
You are all three people Al, yet one
Namaste
Stephen says:
January 12, 2010 at 12:54 am (UTC 13)
Value..the Guru transcends time
the CEO loves time, yet doesn’t have it
Al knows neither yet knows himself
anju says:
January 13, 2010 at 8:28 am (UTC 13)
gud.great imagination. happy new year Al. gud going.nice video
Katarina says:
January 19, 2010 at 9:06 am (UTC 13)
Happy new year Al may this be a good one….interesting perspective on the west and east..are we really that different or is this just a different dress code???
Brad says:
January 26, 2010 at 2:24 am (UTC 13)
Nice one dude, especially the smoothie… still not liking the Kiwi accent in a GURU, being an Aussie, I just can’t help but smile.
Keep up the great work!
Sophie says:
January 26, 2010 at 9:53 pm (UTC 13)
Good quality video. Clear picture.
Tumeric is well known for its anti-inflammatory, healing-open-wounds properties.
Nice hippy outfit you do have. Reminds me of N. India gurus. Keep it coming.
Kim says:
March 10, 2010 at 2:50 am (UTC 13)
I was on your free downloads on beginners yoga and was unable to download although I have high speed internet. I would really like to get copies of these exercises as well as the senior one for my mother. Could you contact me and let me know how we can go about getting those videos to me. Thank you and Namaste.
ALI says:
March 24, 2010 at 4:12 pm (UTC 13)
THANK YOU FOR EVERY THINGS
Laura Vanacore says:
March 25, 2010 at 3:11 am (UTC 13)
I want to really thank you. It was gorgeous.
Vero says:
March 25, 2010 at 6:10 am (UTC 13)
Hahaa….for a moment I thought you lost it…..hahaha, but it turned out to be really funny. Thanks for the info, the work and the efforts. In one way or another the information will get into our brains, thanks for the comedy, laughter is medicinal no doubt and its a good therapy combination with yoga.
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Namaste (I learned this word from you, thanks
Kim Best says:
March 25, 2010 at 6:24 am (UTC 13)
Thank you. I thought it was great to have you share what some actually go through in our search for peace within.
Sunny says:
March 25, 2010 at 10:31 am (UTC 13)
Hi Al,
I admire your creativity and enjoy and appreciate all your messages. I think it also very brave of you to just speak your heart with such complete and open confidence. I wouldn’t worry too much about the controversy…some see things with a different perspective. I would like to see you re-do this skit…maybe slow it down. Perhaps those that feel it is controversal will change their view. If not…there are many that will always appreciate your voice and light. It’s all good. Blessing to you, Sunny Surya
grace says:
March 29, 2010 at 6:55 pm (UTC 13)
Thanks Al blessings on your creative pursuits and messages of the inner reality.I bet you are having fun.Living your dreams..
oh and you definetely look attractive in your gypsy guru outfit.
Quim says:
March 30, 2010 at 12:27 am (UTC 13)
Whooah, for a moment I saw a dude talking to 2 other identical dudes, thought it must be the Mushies…very enlightening man
Could you tell me where you got the yellow table cloth from? Brutus ate ours the other day….damn Chihuachua’s!!
al says:
March 30, 2010 at 11:33 am (UTC 13)
LOL Quim the mushies could do that to ya. Yellow cloth from spotlight ( chain store ) about 2 bucks a metre.
Namaste
Katarina says:
September 28, 2010 at 10:42 pm (UTC 13)
Hello ALL, HOW ARE YOU, HOW IS YOUR PRACTICE GOING….. NAMASTE FROM KATARINA
Shaner says:
April 1, 2011 at 6:38 am (UTC 13)
Thank you for the video Al!! I recently found you and your work, much respect. You radiant wisdom and joy. I am so honored and blessed to benefit from your love and applied knowledge. Peace & Love
Shaner says:
April 1, 2011 at 6:39 am (UTC 13)
Very inspiring video. Got me thinking. : )
alicia says:
December 17, 2011 at 3:13 pm (UTC 13)
Hey Al.
An interesting youtube clip to watch ; “Trailer The Cure is U”.
It features a diverse and well known bunch of experts in their fields discussing nutrition and disease. I find their philiosophies very exciting as they resonate within you and strike a chord of recognition of a fundamental truth. Enjoy.
Alicia