Seduction of Spirit at The Chopra Center This Week!

New in 2012!
This year we have carefully selected a special theme for each of our three Seduction of Spirit retreats. The three themes are Music and Meditation, Pathway to Happiness, and Discover Your Purpose.

Every Seduction of Spirit includes the core elements of meditation, yoga, sutra instruction by Deepak, and other practices for inner calm and expanded awareness. In addition, each individual retreat will feature new experiences, individual and group activities, guest experts, and life-transforming tools and techniques related to the retreat’s guiding theme.

Seduction of Spirit is a rare opportunity to step away from the constant demands on our attention – the emails, text messages, phone calls, meetings, errands, and conferences – and dive into the stillness and silence that flows beneath life’s chaotic surface.

This beautiful retreat is about slowing down and tuning into the peace of present moment awareness. Through the practice of Primordial Sound Meditation, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, and other timeless tools, you will begin to:

Deepen your meditation practice
Reconnect with your deepest dreams and desires
Move beyond limiting conditioned beliefs
Tap into your hidden inner reserves and potential
Appreciate the gifts of your life as it unfolds
Let go of the struggle and achieve more by doing less
Experience the mind-body harmony of yoga
Release the stress and obstacles to balanced living
In a supportive group of like-minded individuals, Deepak Chopra and other Chopra Center master educators will guide you in Primordial Sound Meditation, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, visualizations, creative activities, and discussions that will help you move from constriction to expansion, from fear to love, and from heaviness to happiness.

Seduction of Spirit is suitable for people of all faiths, and for both beginning and experienced meditators.

Who Will Benefit?
Seduction of Spirit is a profound experience that offers a lifetime of healing benefits to anyone seeking spiritual awakening, emotional wellbeing, and greater physical health and vitality. The many gifts of Primordial Sound Meditation and Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga include:

Higher states of consciousness
Greater levels of intuition and creativity
Increased flexibility and energy
Relief from stress and anxiety
Restful sleep and inner calm
Awakening to deeper purpose and fulfillment
Many participants return year after year to deepen their meditative bliss and connect with the friends they’ve made.

Summoning the Sacred this week at The Chopra Center!

Join us for our most intimate workshop with Deepak Chopra, created exclusively for Seduction of Spirit and/or SynchroDestiny graduates who want to open to new levels of spiritual wisdom. Limited to a small number of participants, this new experiential course will take your understanding of sacred spirituality beyond the level of the intellect.

Summoning the Sacred features special guest Dr. Jean Houston, a prolific author and renowned spiritual teacher who will guide you in an exploration of the science of archetypes and activating their powerful energy to guide and transform your life. This workshop sells out quickly, so we recommend that you register soon!

Each day you’ll also go deeper into the timeless spiritual philosophy of Vedanta, which is the foundation of many of the Chopra Center’s teachings. The teachings will be made personal through the lecture sessions as well as a combination of experiential activities that include advanced yogic practices and a unique experience of pranayama techniques to expand consciousness and the body's vital energy. Awaken the divine within you through a daily practice of Primordial Sound Meditation, Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga, and sacred silence.

Deepak on Dr. Oz!

Check out Deepak's latest visit to Dr. Oz here!



Don’t let stress make a mess of your balanced life. The greatest mind and body expert of our time, Deepak Chopra, shares his four simple secrets to stress less.

Stress-Less Starter Breakfast
This breakfast consists of one tablespoon of flaxseed oil, one hardboiled egg, and tomatoes and cucumbers drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Flaxseed and olive oil help slow the release of inflammatory hormones the body pumps out under stress. The omega 3 fatty acids in flaxseed and olive oil also provide anti-inflammatory effects on your joints and improve blood flow. EPA and DHA fatty acids present in omega-3s also maintain healthy levels of serotonin. Serotonin controls emotional response and creates a sense of well-being within the body. Take the flaxseed oil as you would cough syrup and enjoy this nutrient-rich breakfast.

Take a Stress-Less Supplement: Endorphinate
Endorphinate is used to support important functions in the body that promote a sense of calm, comfort and well-being. This stress-reducing supplement contains two B vitamins, folate and vitamin B12, which help prevent and relieve physical and emotional distress. Take two capsules in the morning and afternoon, for a total of 4 capsules. This supplement can be found online for $17.50.

Eat a Stress-Less Snack: Chyawanprash
This jam-like mixture of herbs, spices and other ingredients from the ancient ayurvedic healing tradition is widely used in India due to its extensive health benefits. The main ingredient in this snack is amla, a gooseberry that is very rich in vitamin C. Research shows vitamin C may help prevent the stress hormone cortisol from increasing after a stressful event. Chyawanprash can be eaten by itself or it can be spread on a cracker or piece of toast. This vitamin C-packed snack is available at health food stores for $10.

Try Stress-Less Breathing Exercise: Ujjayi
Breathing is fundamental for life, but because it is automatic, we tend to take it for granted. Ujjayi breathing is a technique created by ancient yogis to help clear and cleanse the body and mind. It is a diaphragmatic breath which first fills the lower belly, activating the lower rib cage and finally moves into the upper chest and throat. Inhalation and exhalation are both done through the nose. Practicing ujjayi breathing several times a day for a minute or two can have huge benefits.

21 Day Meditation Link

Join us for our Winter 21 Day Guided Meditation Challenge here!

Did You Know?

I am a Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga Teacher!!


If you have questions about the process connect with me at 760-494-1657.

Namaste!~

Programs in 2012~

Programs in 2012~
Physical Healing
Perfect Health
Journey into Healing
Emotional Wellbeing
Healing the Heart
Balancing the Body
Spiritual Awakening
SynchroDestiny
A Weekend Within
Seduction of Spirit
Seduction of Silence
Summoning the Sacred
Silent Awakenings
Meditation Weekend

For more information go to www.chopra.com or call me direct at 760-494-1657

Inspiration!

2012 is a great start to look at things differently. I mean why not? Is what we've tried in the past working?

Oprah to Visit India with Deepak Chopra

Oprah Winfrey is heading to India, reported NDTV.com Jan. 2. The news site quoted Winfrey’s Twitter post, “Yes! I am coming to India next month for 1st time as part of Next Chapter,” announcing the talk show queen’s first-ever visit to the country.

The trip is expected to include work as well as fun, as Winfrey added that she will shoot a part of her much anticipated new series, “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” in India. The show finds her traveling the world to interview interesting personalities.

According to a press release, Winfrey will be travelling with doctor-turned-spiritual guru Deepak Chopra. “I fire-walked with Tony Robbins — never pictured myself doing that! I celebrated the power of God and community with Joel Osteen and I’m planning a trip with Deepak Chopra to India where I’ve never been,” reported NDTV.com.

Inspiration!

YES YOU ARE!!

Meditation Weekend at The Chopra Center!

Meditation Weekend

{ Tap into the quiet that is within }

The Chopra Center Meditation Weekend is a brand-new workshop led by Chopra Center master instructors trained by Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon. In the beautiful setting of the world-renowned La Costa Resort & Spa, you will receive the tools and support needed to establish a fulfilling and life-long meditation practice. Learn more

Jan 14–15, 2012: Carlsbad, California
Jun 23–24, 2012: Carlsbad, California
Aug 4–5, 2012: Carlsbad, California
Oct 6–7, 2012: Carlsbad, California

For more information click here.

Inspiration!

Changes by Irene Margolis

“Take the moment and transform it to a better situation or thing” -Deepak Chopra In this life, the past can hold tremendous power over our minds. This is more or less due to the unfortunate oversight of our inner power. Most don’t realize that our past thoughts have created the circumstances we are now faced with in our current reality. When you focus on negative events, the more those negative events seem to arise and manifest, creating dis-harmony, dis-ease, and dis-comfort in our every day lives. This is due to the Karmic pattern we chose for ourselves. We can begin to shift this karmic debt by changing how we think…now. Once you shift your thoughts into alignment with what you are actually wanting in your life, then you will begin to see the universe put you into instances where opportunity’s flourish and ideas are created. But..you have to recognize these opportunities and ideas when they are presented to you, and act on them. Second guessing, doubt, fear of the unknown…..these are all things that do not serve you in the shifting of your karmic pattern…so release them. Allow yourself to blossom into the beautiful creator you naturally are within, by recognizing the seed of opportunity when it is presented to you. This will thus create, “Thoughts into Things,” and the shift in your karmic pattern. Life can be lived easily and effortlessly, when you commit to practicing things like acceptance and understanding that everything is here for its own reason, and everyone is on their own path. You become at ease within and gain peace of mind in its basic natural form, which makes life seem not so strenuous. There is no such thing as, “bad”…only life lessons. People tend to confuse the two because their inner being feels uneasy at the moment that, “bad” instance is created. The uneasiness that is felt is only another learning experience..another life lesson to make us great inside. And how could learning…..ever be “bad?”
So…in the end does the change simply come from the instances you encounter? Or are you creating those instances making the real change…come from within you.

Information on Workshop:

"Through Transformation, one can create a balanced Personal Life, Community and World around us."

Come join us Sunday, January 15th from 2:00 to 5:00PM at the La Costa Resort and Spa Conference Center across from the Chopra Center for The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Transformation Circles; featuring The Law of Giving. Learn the tools to help you manifest your intentions and desires.

Adopted from the best-selling book by famed Dr. Deepak Chopra, this workshop will help you connect with your life on a deeper level. Through the practice of these laws, you will be able to create affluence and abundance for yourself and others, have better relationships and live the life you love. The workshop will include readings of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success followed by a guided discussion group. The course will conclude with meditation techniques, a guided meditation, and closing circle.

Tuition is $25 with advance registration and $30 at the door which includes the book "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" by Dr. Deepak Chopra, as well as the Transformation Circles Companion Guide. All attendees of the workshop will receive a special 15% discount at the Chopra Center Store, valid the day of the workshop (excludes jewelry).

Contact Information:

My Transformation Circles
Founder Irene Margolis
858-997-9911
www.mytransformationcircles.com

Deepak's segment on CBS This Morning with Charlie Rose, Gayle King, and Erica Hill:

TOPIC: DIGITAL ADDICTION MAY DAMAGE YOUR BRAIN STUDY:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505269_162-57358519/digital-addiction-may-damage-your-brain-study/?tag=morningFlexGridLeft;flexGridModule

YouTube spends $100 million to redefine TV

http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/story/2012-01-11/youtube-channels/52501780/1


Engaging the couch potato
The first wave of YouTube channels employs well-known names such as Deepak Chopra (producing a series of shows on spirituality and health) and CSI creator Anthony Zuiker (dishing up horror shorts with a Twilight Zone feel), and other areas built around globally hot topics such as soccer and education.

The Chopra Foundation Announces Recipients of 2012 Rustum Roy Spirit Award

http://www.prweb.com/releases/chopra-foundation/deepak-chopra/prweb9091778.htm

My Intention for 2012 is _______________.

Happy New Year Chopra Friends!!

What is your intention in 2012? My intention for the new year is to do yoga everyday! Make 2012 the best year ever! Let me know if I can help!

Lots of love in the new year!

Knowing the Power Within

Knowing the Power Within

by Irene Margolis



In our modern culture, we have become a technology-oriented society where people have become accustomed to communicating by texting, e-mail, and Facebook, and relying on Google to find the answers. On a deeper level, when you go beyond cyberspace, people really have the desire for a more human connection with others. This is why there are so many varieties of online dating services—Match.com, Christian Singles Meet, Senior Singles Meet, etc.—all with the goal of helping people create relationships with other like-minded people, and people within their community. But in search for that perfect companion, I believe many people have overlooked a very important aspect of being, which is their own personal power, or as Deepak Chopra mentions in the Law of Pure Potentiality in his book, “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success,” “Your power is that of bonding…a bonding that comes from true love…”


What is it that makes us feel empowered? Self power—the love and awareness that you can create your physical world and connect with everyone in it. Creating reality comes from knowing you have the power to do so. The power within you has the ability to attract to you, situations, opportunities, people, and circumstances on a daily basis—forever. When you fully understand that power, you learn to control it and shift your attention into a progressive direction that will help you bask in all life has to offer. You are the most powerful creator in the world.


Your thoughts can literally shape your future, and this is why it is good to be aware of that fact, because if you are thinking, “I don’t want to do that,” then you are literally attracting “that” in which you don’t want because you are giving power to it. Why focus on that which does not serve you, when you can be playing in the field of creative infinite consciousness, building your internal power? Would you not then begin to realize how incredible you truly are and how silly it was to think anything less than that? Life is a playground, and we are all here playing in the same realms of existence together. Knowing our power within allows for the funnest games, for real power is love of all that is.

Irene Margolis is a certified Chopra Center Primordial Sound Instructor and has been involved with Dr. Deepak Chopra and the Chopra Center for over 14 years. Several years ago, she created the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Transformation Circle, a fun and informative workshop, which is presented on Sundays each month at the La Costa Resort and Spa. For more information, visit www.mytransformationcircles.com.

Reversal of Aging by Deepak Chopra

Reversal of Aging



Reversal of Aging Part : 1 Timeless Mind
Our relationship to time influences our biological clock
http://youtu.be/dWGs1jmP7X0


Reversal of Aging Part 2: Resetting your Biological Clock
Relationship between biological, psychological and chronological age
http://youtu.be/Lz27bIqPlos


Reversal of Aging Part 3 : Experience your body as energy & information field
Maximize energy ,comfort & bliss in your body
http://youtu.be/y_BidkyrMgo


Reversal of Aging Part 4 : Foods that Heal
Phytochemicals are healing & anti aging
http://youtu.be/_8Ia2_FJeJw


Reversal of Aging Part 5: Maintaining Biological Rhythms
Entropy and Life compete.
http://youtu.be/P5rBL9RM_BQ


Reversal of Aging Part 6 Passion & Detachment
Attention Intention Detachment Passion are key to aliveness
http://youtu.be/MGuYOSIIN2I

Inspiration!

Inspiration!