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Meet Up Oct.9-11/12 Mentone Alabama

2009-10-02T04:06:15Z

Meet Up - Mentone Alabama - Intentional Community/Retreat/Eco-Village Minded
- Causal Camping Weekend - Just Fun & Company - Oct.9th - 11th/12th
- If Interested See Group ASAP At: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theedenproject

http://facebook.com/KnightsIntent

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Join Us

2009-08-08T01:25:29Z

Become A Part Of Reality - See:
http://intentionalone.com/essence/presentlreality.html

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Meet Up Aug 8th Alabama Intentional Community

2009-07-30T02:09:55Z

Meet Up August 8th Alabama Intentional Community

Meet Up - Alabama Intentional Community Get Together Aug 8th. Details: http://bit.ly/CJQ7w or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theedenproject Members & Potential Members Only. Those interested in joining our intentional community/eco-village/co-housing/commune [now forming], please see links for more information, and get involved. We plan to move this project ahead immediately to come together as friends and family to do a wonderful thing together. RSVP after you get the details so we can plan this accordingly. Those coming from out of town can find out about camping or local motels.

We are listed in the directory at IC.ORG

Thanks,

The Eden Project
The Eden Experiment
The Essence Of Eden

http://intentone.ning.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theedenproject
knightsintention@yahoo.com

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Alabama Intentional Community Forming

2009-03-31T22:56:04Z

Alabama Intentional Community Forming

Intentional Community In Central Alabama Now Forming. Get In On The Process If Your In Alabama or Have A Desire To Relocate Once Formed. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theedenproject and http://intentone.com http://intentone.ning.com [network] For On-Going Discussions. Sustainable Living, Self-Sufficiency, Gardening, Friends Becoming Family, etc.

The Eden Project
The Essence Of Eden

Be A Founding Member

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NOMADIC NIGHTS WORLD MUSIC JAM (MEXICO EDITION)

2008-12-08T16:17:00Z

Nomadic Nights
World Music Jam (Mexico Edition)

Thanks to everyone who attended the first Nomadic Nights. Everything happened on the "fly". My buddy Dave, resident Middle Eastern percussion teacher, taught everybody two Balkan songs. We sang, tapped the drums, and tooted our horns ; ) Good Times!

Nomadic Nights will occur every Sunday at 6:00pm at Nomadic Tapestry Movement and Music Studio on Jordan Lane.

In the spirit of folkloric education and preservation; Dave, anyone, or myself will teach several folk songs from one country or region of the world each week.

I will be teaching several folk songs from Mexico this Sunday.

We provide tea and coffee, but feel free to bring libations or food to share.
Donations are gratefully accepted for facility usage.

Hope to see you all there.

For more information contact
"Un Official Folklore Preservationist" ; )
Blake Briscoe

NOMADIC TAPESTRY
A Movement and Music Studio
1219 Jordan Lane STE B & C
Huntsville, AL 35816

www.nomadictapestry.com
blake_briscoe@hotmail.com
256-468-9243

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AlabamaBurnerTalk@yahoogroups.com

2008-10-16T00:07:45Z

AlabamaBurnerTalk@yahoogroups.com

please come and join us

Bubba JoHn

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Burning Ham , coming up very soon !!!!!!!!

2008-08-22T23:29:32Z

ahem. I was wondering if you would spread the word about our Alabama Burn. It started last year because we were too poor to go to BM. This year we're still too poor so we're doing it again! Here's our humble pr so far, hope you can help build our community:

Greetings Flamers! We're doing it again! We had at least 6 people at last year's event, and we're looking to break some records at Burning Ham Arts Festival 2.

Come out to support and promote the local Burning Man community, if you're not going to the desert. Last year we danced, sang, heard local performers, burned a small effigy, and participated amongst interesting folk!

Bring your art, music, dance, food, water, tent, pets, and kids if you must, and camp out at the Pioneer Campground at Oak Mountain State Park, Birmingham, Alabama, August 29- Sept 1. Or just show up on Labor Day for the Big Burn.
How much? Three bucks, cheap.

Camping Reservations and information: e-mail to burningmanbirmingham@hotmail.com

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Half Price Tickets to Crawfish Boil - 4 Available!

2008-05-01T19:04:38Z

4 VIP Weekend Passes to the Schaffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil, May 2nd and 3rd. Original cost of $240, will take $125 obo.

ENTERTAIN your clients and colleagues at the VIP Club with an exclusive VIP Experience at the 2008 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil, which will feature:

Exclusive raised viewing area next to the stage

Access to the VIP Tent located next to the stage

FREE Hot Louisiana Crawfish

Private Restrooms

Private cash bar

Entry into the main festival gates is included.

Acts include Three Doors Down, Southern Culture, Seether, Candlebox, T-Pain, Flo Rida, Reve Carney, Rue Melo, Cory Smith, Gavin Degraw, and Fergie.

Website http://www.schaeffercrawfishboil.com/

Please call Brittany 205-753-0589

*Must be sold by Friday 05/02/2008 at noon, or they are bound for the trashcan due to a conflicting engagement!

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FOOD DRIVE KIRTAN IN HUNTSVILLE, AL

2007-07-20T03:49:10Z

FOOD DRIVE KIRTAN
To benefit North Alabama Food Bank
Saturday, August 4, 2007, 7:00pm

FEATURING Maa Das
with Liz Seifried and Blake Briscoe

Admission for the Kirtan: At Least 3 non-perishable items of food (no glass). Fee free to bring more. Donations and Kirtan will take place at

THE STUDIO
1219-C Jordan Lane
Huntsville, AL 35816

For any questions about what to bring, please feel free to call (828) 515-0163, or email today091979@hotmail.com

Directions call: (256) 658-6804

North Alabama Food Bank:
www.alfoodbanks.org/huntsville/index.htm

The Studio and Naughty Nomads:
www.naughtynomads.com/

Maa Das:
www.myspace.com/madas

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PAIR A NORMAL GUYS INC

2007-06-12T05:35:17Z

listings » for sale » other »
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Location Canada

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HI my name is Jasonp I am the owner operator of a paranormal company inspired by COAST TO COAST AM WITH GEORGE NOORY AND ART BELL. It's named PAIR A NORMAL GUYS INC, nice play on the pair a normal-paranormal lol. Anyways I have two webpages at www.cafepress.com/pairanormalguys or www.cafepress.com/png2 I also created two awesome squidoo.com pages they are located at www.squidoo.com/pairanormalguys & www.squidoo.com/png2

Please visit them and add anything you like or vote on them help me get my company growing. my company really means alot to me and i am hoping to get the word out

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MAY 2, Wed at THE NICK

2007-05-01T17:27:28Z

Be there or be square!! LOL....YEAP really......the most outragous band is coming to birmingham for only ONE NIGHT, ONE SHOW......
RAQUY and THE CAVEMEN!!
The Nick
6:30 pm drum workshop with RAQUY
8pm SHOW with special guest belly dance troupe SIRQUS OF JREAMS
YOU GET ALL THIS FOR ONLY
$20.....can you belive that?
Or you can just do the show for $5.....
Raquy and the Cavemen are from New York City and are traveling our nation promoting their newest cd......if you haven't heard them check out their website and take a listen.....
www.raquy.com
SEE YOU WED MAY 2
jamillarasa@yahoo.com

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Gourmet LIVE cuisine

2007-03-29T01:30:10Z

Hello, my name is Brian Lucas aka Chef BeLive Light.
I used to be head chef and co-owner of Organica: The Living Cuisine in San Francisco from 98-99, open 1 year. It had previously been Jeremy Saffron and Renee Underkoffler's Raw Experience for a year and before that Juliano's Juliano's Raw Living Foods for 3 years. Jeremy Saffron and Juliano Brotman were my teachers. I learned and channeled the gourmet twist of Juliano and the LOVE energy and knowledge of Jeremy in to my own transformational intuitive exotic gourmet live cuisine. You can check out my website at www.belivelight.com and my myspace profile at www.myspace.com/brianlucas to read more about me.
I am currently doing private chef work, lessons and guest chef appearances so if you want to utilize my specialties than please contact me at belivelucas@yahoo.com and (310)460-9253. Also, if you're by chance in LA on Friday, April 13Th, please come to my guest chef appearance at Taste of the Goddess in Beverly Hills. At least tell your family and/or friends if you have any in LA area. It is going to be a 5 course gourmet Mediterranean meal from 7:00-9:30pm for $65 a person if you RSVP or $70 at door. I will be doing one at my friend Melissa's restaurant Terra Bella soon also.

Taste of the Goddess Café
Co-owned by Forest Whitaker Lawrence Zarian's, "The Fashion Guy" from the KTLA morning Show,
"One of his favorite places to Dine!"
7373 Beverly Blvd., (Nestled inside of Prive hair salon & Ona Spa)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-933-1400
www.tasteofthegoddess.com

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Hey You! Yes I Mean You

2007-02-07T04:39:06Z

Do you have a new pet and want pictures to remember them? Have a special someone you want a unique gift for? Children's first year in school? Lose weight and want to show off? Maybe You have a case of the Winter Blues and just need a pick me up? If any of these and more sound like you, give us a call. Softer Image Photography can take care of all of your portrait needs. Call us today to set your appointment and find out about our Valentine's special. Hurry. Valentine's is almost here.

Softer Image Photography
205-663-7012
Charles and Angelia Lowery

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BDSS SONIA workshop OCT 14, 2006

2006-08-23T13:51:57Z

*Sonia* bellydance workshop
October 14
Childrens Dance Foundation
1pm-4pm
$65.00
www.bellydancesuperstars.com
to register with paypal
JamillaRasa@yahoo.com

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Yang Style Tai Chi

2006-07-07T19:25:33Z

Any interests in Yang Style Tai Chi Hand/Sword Forms?

Tai_Ji_Xin
You may find more information from:

http://tai-chi-for-health.blogspot.com/
http://tai-chi-sword.blogspot.com/
http://tai-chi-24-forms.blogspot.com/

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Petite Jamilla Returns to Birmingham for workshop and show August 12

2006-06-01T15:43:52Z

PETITE JAMILLA Workshop and Evening Show!
August 12 (Saturday)
Childrens' Dance Foundation
1715 27th Ct, Homewood, AL
1pm-4pm Veil Workshop
8PM Evening show featuring Petite Jamilla and some of the south's finest dancers

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
DOUBLE VEIL AND SPINNING
Teaching her 7 techniques to double veil in addition to spinning pointers, Petite Jamilla uses Visualization and meditation methods to relax the body and focus the mind on spinning through which she found her own spiritual connection.

Workshop Price: $45.00 pre-register
Workshop Price $50.00 at door

8pm Evening Show Tickets $12.00 general public, $10 senior citizens, students

Workshop Contact and Registration: Jamilla Rasa- 205-621-0609- jamillarasa@yahoo.com

Studio Restrictions: 20-25 people

Parking: Free and lots of space

Directions to Workshop Location: (205) 870-0073 Call studio for directions

ABOUT PETITE JAMILLA:
Bellydance Superstars youngest member Petite Jamilla, as pictured on the cover of “Live at the Follies Bergere” DVD has been touring with the Bellydance Superstars since January of 2004. Performing the celestial and inspiring double veil as a featured part of the show, is just a fraction of what this talented dancer has to offer. Since she was 17, Petite Jamilla has been teaching workshops that range from Zill Techniques with Modern Incorporations, Choreographed Fusion Drum Solo’s, and Spinning Introductions with Double Veil “How To’s.” By the age of 20, she had produced 2 instructional DVD’s [Beginner’s Dance Movements, and Secrets of the Double Veil] available for purchase through www.bohemianmarket.com. Cross-Cultural Fusions are a passionate focus for this dancer as her Irish/Native American ethnicity became the incentive to further explore and push the boundaries of fusion in dance. With training in Bellydance (taught by her mother, Jamilla Rasa), Polynesian, Scottish Highland, Modern Irish, and Cape Breton Step Dancing her unique blend began an unclassifiable style. Dually equipped as a classically trained musician in Western style compositions and Scottish/Irish blends - it was, of all things, the Highland Bagpipes that showcased Petite Jamilla’s talent for the critically acclaimed Rod Stewart in February of 2000.

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Bellydance Superstars Birmingham AL Feb 17-18

2006-02-12T19:14:21Z

FRIDAY, February 17, 2006
BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS performing in Bham
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 South 26th Street
Bham AL
ONE SHOW ONLY
8pm
www.bellydancesuperstars.com for tickets
1-800-594-8499 for tickets

Saturday, February 18th 2006
________________________________________
Bellydance Superstars Productions present a Master Class with Jillina!

**To register for this workshop
www.bellydancesuperstars.com

WORKSHOP TIME: 10:00am - 1:00 pm

WORKSHOP LOCATION:
Children's Dance Foundation
1715 27th Court South
Birmingham, AL 35209
205.870.0073

WORKSHOP PRICE: $60 advance / $65 at door

TO REGISTER:
www.bellydancesuperstars.com

JILLINA WORSHOP DESCRIPTION:
*BRAND NEW CHOREOGRAPHY NOT AVAILABLE ON DVD!!!*
Classic Egyptian Piece in the style of "Tarab". Emphasis on instrumentation, using technique from legendary dancers fused with the modern movements of today's stars. Useful tips for improvisation will be addressed. Handouts will be available.

CONTACT:
Jamilla Rasa
jamillarasa@yahoo.com
205-621-0609

Studio Restrictions: No food or drinks in any studio space. Food and drinks are allowed in the lobby areas and hallways.

Parking: No restrictions.

There will be a variety of merchandise available for purchase at the workshop including apparel, jewelry, DVDs and CDs.

ABOUT JILLINA:
Master performer/instructor and the director and main choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars and Sahlala Dancers. Jillina is featured in the film, AMERICAN BELLYDANCER. INSTRUCTIONAL BELLYDANCE WITH JILLINA, is the latest in her line of award-winning DVDs. Her artistic interpretations, understanding of the culture, extensive background in dance and signature style is evident in her choreography. Recognition for her teaching has taken
her to Egypt, Germany, Japan, Brazil, England, Argentina, Spain, U.K., Taiwan and Canada. Through annual trips to Egypt she progresses in her art and keeps up with modern trends. Jillina is a master of technique and discipline driven by a tireless will to achieve excellence as an artist.

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How did the tribal rites show go?

2005-12-05T23:46:23Z

anyone who was there... how did it do? Got any pics..

Be nice.... I am here with the cows in ohio!

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Katrina

2005-09-03T19:21:47Z

IF YOU REALLY WANT TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEW ORLEANS

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Laylia- feedback & Wiprowil's Next year

2005-08-24T21:55:34Z

Hey Ladies! This is Laylia from Ohio and I was looking for some feed back from last years seminar as well as some things people wanted for next year!

Let me know~ Thanks!

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TRIBAL RITES August 12th!!!

2005-07-27T16:24:19Z

Gypsy Red Tribe presents TRIBAL RITES
EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH!
Safari Cup Cafe, Downtown Birmingham
Corner of Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd and 3rd Ave N
August 12th 7 to 10 PM Admission $5

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH!!! The "Most Emailed Event" in town on Evite.com for the month of August, Alabama's premier tribal style bellydance performance ensemble Gypsy Red Tribe presents TRIBAL RITES, a performance event featuring tribal style bellydance by local bellydance performance ensembles Gypsy Red Tribe and members of Devyani Dance Company, Middle Eastern hand-drumming demonstrations by Karachi Rocket, and DJing and spinning local DJ Rashido. Starting May 13th, TRIBAL RITES is scheduled to take place every second Friday of the month at Safari Cup Cafe located in Downtown Birmingham at the corner of Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard and 3rd Avenue North from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Admission is $5 and all ages are welcome. The event will feature tribal bellydance demonstrations by Gypsy Red Tribe and members of Devyani Dance Company, Middle Eastern hand-drumming demonstrations with open-floor dancing, DJing and spinning of traditional and modern world-music with open-floor dancing.

Tribal style bellydance is a form of bellydance that draws from the traditional dance styles of the cultures of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, including Egypt, Persia, Morocco, India, and Afghanistan, as well as modern dance techniques. The costuming is typically a mixture of traditional Eastern attire, sometimes with infulences from modern Western culture. The style of dance itself includes both choreographed and improvisational movements. All are welcome and are invited to attend and participate, and all are encouraged to come learn about tribal style bellydance, local tribal style bellydance culture, and Middle Eastern music and percussion.

Gypsy Red Tribe has been featured on Fox 6 News' "Good Morning Alabama" morning show and has performed as a featured act at City Stages, Art Walk, Art in Avondale Park, Imagination Festival, and the Improv Festival. Ryan Morrison has also been featured on Memphis, Tennessee's News Channel 3 morning show "Live at 9." Sherry Morrison and Ryan Morrison also offer instruction for tribal fusion style bellydance and Middle Eastern hand-drumming.

For more information about the Safari Cup visit safaricup.com or call Dave McLaughlin at (205) 326-0019. Please see our TRIBAL RITES event listing on Evite.com and visit our websites at http://gypsyredtribe.net, http://gypsyredtribe.tribe.net, and www.myspace.com/gypsyredtribe!

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!

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Wiporwil's Bellydance Extravaganza (Florence, AL)

2005-03-23T18:44:30Z

Wiporwil's Bellydance Extravaganza
> At the
> Florence Lauderdale Coliseum
> April 8, 9, & 10, 2005
> With
> Maresha of Mobile, Alabama
> Laylia of Columbus, Ohio
> Zenobia of Hot Springs, Arkansas
> and
> Megha of Devyani, Birmingham, Alabama

http://www.geocities.com/wiporwil_al/

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reasoning in an idea of change

2005-03-21T03:41:06Z

Looking to further expand Alabama's mind and heart by presenting a music of beautiful tastes of diversity from around the world; Mid Eastern, Indian, Di Islands, Afrikan, Asian, hispanic, keltic, what ever your flavor lets come together and see what we can create.

"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." Nelson Mandela

If music is a universal language. We should then be able to speak to hummanity through music and help it expand and grow its consciousness of love. With intent anything is possible!

If your interested in reasoning or feel a desire to be a part of this movement of changing energy hit me up.

ONE LOVE I-TERNAL
Blake

"The wave of the future is not the conquest of the world by a single dogmatic creed but the liberation of the diverse energies of free nations and free men." John F. Kennedy

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bellydance show in the Ham!

2004-11-05T15:09:11Z

Alabama's premier tribal fusion bellydance ensemble accompanied by the state's only Middle Eastern percussion ensemble will be performing at the 2nd Annual Art in Avondale Park event this Saturday. Don't miss it!

2nd Annual Art in Avondale Park
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Birmingham Art Association invites all artists to exhibit and sell their art in this worthwhile, fun-filled event. Art in Avondale Park's mission this year is to lift the spirits of the communities and facilitate the creative minds and hands of the young and the young at heart. Many people, especially children don't even know they are artists. Art in Avondale Park hopes to give children the opportunity to discover their talents and local artists the opportunity to show their talent by exhibiting their art.

Please fill out the attached application form and send it in as soon as possible. Exhibit space will be assigned first come, first serve so don't delay. If you have questions, call or email Felicia DuBose: 205/854-6889; feliciadubose@aol.com .

List of Artist who will be participating:
Beaton Catherine
Bradley Beth
Burt Chris
Clements April
Colvin Melanie
Curtis Joan
DiMarzo Richard
Duncan Douglas
Dunn Linda
Edwards Virgil
Faulk Jeff
Grable Daphne
Godfrey Bonnie
Hansford Joye
Hornbuckle Denise
Hynn John
Kotler Susan
Levie Laura
McDonough Alexandra
Palmer Amanda Ann
Phillips Shelia
Ray Trina
Rickart Phyllis
Roll Mary M.
Rumbarger Fey
Shaw Martha Jean
Simonton Aimee E.
Smith Grace
Smith Kelly
Smith Ruth Penton

PRESS RELEASE
Event: 2nd Annual Art in Avondale Park
Date: Saturday, November 6, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, November 7
Location: 40 th Street and 5 th Avenue South (next to Avondale Library)

The Neighborhood Associations of Forest Park and Avondale in conjunction with the Birmingham Art Association are holding the 2 nd Annual Art in Avondale Park on Saturday, November 6, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m . This family-oriented event will feature children's art activities, i.e., flower arranging in pumpkins, paper airplane design, jewelry design and Thanksgiving crafts, along with 30 plus visual artists exhibiting/selling their art and local performance artists.

Cultural organization that will be present with either a booth and/or activity for children include:
Birmingham Museum of Art
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
McWane Center
Childcare Resources
Hand in Paw
Sloss Furnaces
Helene Knowlton (art studio across from Avondale Park Area)

Local visual artists exhibiting are: Catherine Beaton, Beth Bradley, Chris Burt, April Clements, Melanie Colvin, Joan Curtis, Richard DiMarzo, Douglas Duncan, Linda Dunn, Virgil Edwards, Jeff Faulk, John Flynn, Daphne Grable, Bonnie Godfrey, Joye Hansford, Denise Hornbuckle, Susan Kotler, Laura Levie, Alexandra McDonough, Amanda Ann Palmer, Shelia Phillips, Trina Ray; Phyllis Rickart, Mary M. Roll, Fey Rumbarger, Martha Jean Shaw, Aimee Elizabeth Simonton, Grace Smith, Kelly Smith, Ruth Penton Smith and more.

Local performance artists/groups are: RUTH AND NAOMI VISITING CHAPLAINCY HARPERS: Rev. Lynn Bledsoe, Rev. Mary Porter, Cynthia Lynn Douglas, Leah Wise and members of the Birmingham Harp Ensemble.; Birmingham Suzuki Violinists with teacher and artist LaDonna Smith; Gypsy Red Tribe, tribal fusion belly dancers with NAWAR, a Middle Eastern percussion ensemble; Drum Circle led my Ryan Morrision, director of NAWAR, along with lots of drummers, including an Alabama Symphony member that plays Diggereedo; and the local group khasma.

Donors for this event include: Piper Paper Company; Land Title Company; Carter S. Kennedy; Stephanie Robinson; Rebecca Estes; and Kay Smith; Concept Printing; Coca Cola Beverage Company.

There will be food, beverages and family fun. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Mary Susan Lewis, Director, 205-591-9161 email: lewisw21@aol.com .

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Calling out the freaks!

2004-10-07T02:41:26Z

The Dresden Dolls are touring again and we're looking for interactive performers in the audience for the shows. What you do is pretty much up to you, so use your imagination! Juggling, roller skates, human statues, mechanical ballerinas, bellydancers, trained monkeys, saw soloists, etc... It will be great exposure as their shows have been selling out all over the place. And we definitely need people for Dallas (all of texas, really)

The tour is as follows:

10/08 Austin TX
10/09 Houston TX
10/10 Dalla TX
10/12 New Orleans LA
10/13 Birmingham AL
10/15 Athens GA
10/16 Atlanda GA
10/17 Kansas City KA
10/19 St Petersburg FL
10/20 Tallahassee FL
10/22 Carborro NC
10/23 Columbia SC
10/24 Ahseville NC
10/27 Washington DC
10/29 New York NY
10/30 Boston MA
10/31 Northhampton MA
11/02 Montreal QUE
11/03 Toronto ONT
11/05 Chicago IL
11/06 St Louis MO
11/08 Denver CO
11/09 Salt Lake City UT
11/12 Seattle WA
11/13 Vancouver BC
11/15 Portland OR
11/17 San Francisco CA
11/19 Los Angeles CA
11/20 San Diego CA

If you haven't heard of the dolls, check them out!
www.dresdendolls.com

If you're interested, drop me a line, or come join us at

www.gothic.net/dresden_brigade

Long live punk cabaret!

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Wednesday, June 2nd's Meeting

2004-06-01T12:49:59Z

I think the meeting is cancelled this week -- I am unable to make it, and I don't think anyone else who is familiar with the space/format is able/willing to step up and facilitate. I guess we will resume next week...Claire mentioned that we might consider going on hiatus for the summer, since folks seem to be out of town or unable to come. However, I am willing to keep the meetings going, even if it's only every 2 weeks or once a month. Who out there thinks they might be able to make meetings this summer? Either post some input here or at the yahoo group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bhamcommunity. Hope to see you soon!

Namaste,
Delia

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hiho from an old friend

2004-05-30T02:15:54Z

as some of you know, I've been out in the SF bay area for a few weeks. I've been hanging with friends, getting reoriented and working on new projects. I have some new performing partners, and I'm doing a walkthrough of a space in Oakland on tuesday - looks like I'm going to be starting up a new artspace/intentional community!

I hope you guys continue supporting each other and exploring new ways of expressing and bringing change..

namaste,
john

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New Yahoo Group..

2004-05-26T02:45:02Z

Delia started a yahoo group check out
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bhamcommunity/
Maybe that link will work otherwise just do a search for bhamcommunity at yahoo groups...

BTW I got a job at www.clubone.com, super happy settling into the bay are, Life is super exciting here... Keep In Touch, Brian

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tribal dance

2004-05-15T17:06:52Z

Hello everyone! My name is Ryan Morrison and I am the lead drummer for the Middle Eastern tribal percussion ensemble NAWAR, the musical accompaniment for the enchanting Tribal Fusion Bellydance Ensemble Gypsy Red Tribe! I have posted a few events here and felt that I might just post a little note to introduce ourselves!

We are based here in Birmingham, founded back around 2000, though our core group has been performing locally in numerous manifestations since 1997. We are an eight-piece group, performing Tribal Fusion Bellydance accompanied by Middle Eastern Tribal percussion. We have performed at such venues as the Improv Fest 2004 and the Imagination Festival, and will be performing this year as the first bellydance group to ever perform at CITY STAGES!

An addition to performing, our director and co-director Sherry and Diana offer tribal bellydance classes at the Energy Pointe Institute across from Alabama Art Supply on Southside. The classes are Friday nights beginning at 6 PM and are $10 a class.

For more information about classes and up-coming performances, please visit http://gypsyredtribe.net and our tribe.net site at http://gypsyredtribe.tribe.net!

Thanks to Beth for inviting us to join this tribe! We hope to see you all at City Stages this year!!! -- Ryan

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Changes always continue...

2004-05-15T16:52:00Z

Weekly gatherings have changed, it would be best to contact Delia if you wish to stay informed, she is doing emails to update everyone, so this Tribe will only be for dialogue I suppose...

Check out http://www.catalyst4birmingham.org to get involved in a very progressive community network.

On a personal note I'm in the Bay Lovin' it up!!! So much to do so little time... Seems like I'm getting a job at a spa for the first time which I'm super stoked about... Blessings on your journey...

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Where are you?

2004-05-14T16:19:19Z

rollcall!
we may be able to facilitate rideshares and other things, if we have an idea of where we all are, who has cars..

I'm presently in southside(Bham), and have no vehicles in B'ham, but can sometimes borrow a car..

and you?

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Wish I could've been there

2004-04-25T00:33:24Z

Well, folks,...I recieved the letter that Brian was leaving...that sux, but I do hope he enjoys himself and has a great time.
What I am getting at is..
I wish I would've been able to make it to a Wed. meeting...I will make one in the future, if they are still available to attend.
Hope all is well, and Hope to meet you people soon.
~~ELF

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My Last Wed....

2004-04-10T20:27:59Z

Breathing Information below...

Gathering once more on Wed. it will be my last Wed. here so I hope you can make it to say goodbye and check out the vibe if you've never visited before. Unless somebody takes on the project Wed. nights seem like they may fade away being I'm leaving and Claire is going on traveling for 3 months. Watching these community gatherings manifest has been very inspiring in my Life, so thank you for being you in my Life.

Keep In Touch, Brian

Brian O'Connell
1100 51st St. South
Birmingham AL 35222
205-TEK-GAIA Cell
205-595-3142 Home (Try First)

P.S. If you want to continue recieving info. on the Birmingham Breathers just let me know and I can pass your email on to Ed.

Birmngham Breathers: Greetings! For April, the weekly
investigation/breathing will be on Tuesdays, just like last month. Next Tuesday 4/13 is at Jonah's place, directions below. We will start at 7. Please be on time. If you do happen to be late, please support the process by entering like a little mouse.

This month we'll be having an investigation circle at the beginning. That's great practice. Please come and join us.

Ed
________________________________________________
When asked how he would summarize his teaching, Freud said, "Secrets make you sick"

________________________________________________
Directions to Jonah's house

Go south on US 280 past the waterworks, then thru an underpass (Cahaba Heights exit0. At the 1st traffic light after the underpass turn right (Cahaba River Road). Follow Cahaba River Road to the 2nd traffic light where you turn right onto Altadena Rd. Go about 1/4 mile to the 1st left (Alta Glen Rd). Turn left onto Alta Glen which is a long dead end. Go nearly to the end, 2636 Alta Glen, the 2nd to last house from the end on the right. Jonah's phone is 969-3026.

If you pass the Summit you have gone too far!

Coming N on 280 from points South of I 459, go past the Summit. At the 1st light after the Summit go Left on Cahaba River Road, see above instructions for your next move.

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fire show

2004-04-04T06:25:01Z

tomorrow night (wednesday night) I'm doing a fire show at the Nick, two sets between 10 and 11 pm - right after the mtng. I guess some folks will caravan over then.. you're all welcome. there is a small cover (3$?) at the door, tho my show will be outside..

tyou can get an idea of what my shows are like at torchery.tribe.net, and at torchery.com

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fave quotes

2004-03-28T01:24:11Z

"To stay young requires unceasing cultivation of the ability to unlearn old falsehoods."
-R A Heinlein

"The greatest barrier to wisdom is not ignorance, but the illusion of knowledge."
-(I forget the man's name, but he was the head of the Library of Congress for several decades, until he died this week. anybody know?)

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topics list for meetings

2004-03-21T20:09:43Z

This thread is intended for us to be able to make sugggestions for topics to discuss at our meetings in realspace, and also to gauge interest, so please also chime in if somebody else's sufggestion strikes a chord..

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charts

2004-03-14T23:42:22Z

Full charts and galactic signatures!
post your brithday and the time you were born and I can find them for you.. or if you already know post them on this thread!!!
Also if you would just like to go look for yourself check out
Tortuga.com
Astro.com

Love in light
Jas

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Glad to be here

2004-03-14T02:12:25Z

So...wanted to say HELLO!!
~~ELF

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Coast to Coast AM - You'll love it.

2004-03-14T02:06:53Z

I'm just going to brazonly plug Art Bell's creation - Coast to Coast AM

This is a free promotional streamlink weekend. Check it out. Click the link. It's way cool guys.

Fringe science and paranormal talk radio. You can even call in!

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/

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massage party

2004-03-12T20:05:24Z

what do we think about a massage party but with the theme of a circle.. so it'd be like a chain massage party where we were all giving each other back massage in a big circle,we could even do feet and we could have everyone wash their feet off in the bathtub and spray essential oil good smelling stuff on them to make it fun and not bad smelling

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do ya have cable?

2004-03-11T16:45:37Z

Does anyone out here have cable?
I'd like you to record on (the sci-fi) a show called.. Mad, mad house. It has David Wolfe (avocado) whom which is one of my heros!! I'll pay for the tapes but lemme know first ;)

love and light
Jasper

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February is experimentation month!!!

2004-03-10T21:45:30Z

Creating foundations of intentional communities is becoming more prevalent and vital to address feelings of isolation when choosing an alternative lifestyle. One way we plan to facilitate this is through regular gatherings of individuals that understand the benefits of manifesting beings into our life's that reflect the true affinity of all human kind.

Basically we are in the beginning/brain storming/experimental stages of facilitating community through regular veg/vegan/raw potlucks with solution/action based dialogue bustin out in to an open jam! Also doing chill out/do whatever, guided yoga/qi gong movement, massage party, movie watching, etc. Through February we plan to do these activities on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:00pm and Sunday afternoons starting at 1pm until further notice. Below is a more extensive explanation of the outlook on the flow of the potluck/dialogue gatherings...

One regular event will eventually beginning with some form of movement; streching, Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, etc. For now we will begin with a vegetarian/vegan/raw potluck with supportive dialogue, sharing experiences and information, ideally in a non-biased form, acknowledging the broad spectrum of views. Also non- judgmentally being aware of and praising the entire process/source of what we consume is relevant to how it affects the individual and the whole.
After dinner we will move into solution/action based dialogue. Topics will evolve by group consensus, most likely including the confluence of spirituality, technology, health, politics, the arts. Creating fun activities to share, learn, and act on. Possible projects will evolve and be decided through this form of interaction.
After closing the circle, we'll end the evening with festive celebration and play including live music, the more instruments you bring the better!
Directions will be given upon contact. We are eager for any and all suggestions/comments/questions/participation.

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topics

2004-03-10T07:44:44Z

so how about starting a list of topics we'd like to have roundtable discussions about. (may be something like what was done on V-day at 1100-space).

which leads me to my first suggestion:
a followup to the relationships discussion.

others?

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Gatherings are Grrr8!!

2004-03-10T07:21:44Z

The gatherings have been awesome!
I always leave with extreme vigor and an amazing feeling of electricity.
I can't wait until the next one! I'll be there 4sure!
what would everyone think about bringing pictures or an item for "show and tell" ??
;)
Love and light
Jasper

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What is BCG for?

2004-03-10T07:16:07Z

Brian quoted his friend as saying:
"I think we should be an example for, not an exception to, the community (unfortunately, most collectives of this nature isolate themselves)."

I totally agree. I think this should be a guiding principle in choosing projects, making policy.

I would add that the invitiation for new people to join should be continuously open.

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Magic gathering of March third (White Planetary Wizard)

2004-03-10T07:07:07Z

WOW!!!!!
This last gathering really rocked!
I had such an amazing/healing time!! And the whole Guitar/drums/firedance/shadowdance scene wassooo cool (felt just like welcome home!!!!!!!!!)
I've been dealing with alot of negative input in my life right now and being around all this love just fixed me right as rain!
Thank you all for being you.. I Love you all.
I had an idea that for bonding month we could do a group art project and I think we should still do show and tell if anyone has anything left that they wish to show and tell.
But anyways through out some more ideeRs on the thread!!

love light
jasper

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Introductions

2004-03-10T06:55:11Z

on another thread, Jasper mentioned that we're having so many new poeple coming to meetings/events now, that it is starting to get to be more of a challenge to keep names attached to faces.
(not to mention some folks online haven't come in the flesh yet!)

so, lets introduce ourselves..

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art!!!

2004-03-10T06:48:17Z

Bring all the art supplies you can think up/dream of.. anything goes.. crayons,markers,colored pencils,paint!! also bring old magazines, extra pairs of scissors, tape, glue, just phase back to those early kindergarten years and bring all that stuff.. construction paper.. ANYTHING
I've got posterboard btw but bring whatever.. also we might need some big flat/hard surfaces to do all this on.. brainstorm

Cya tommarow
love and light
Jas

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Gift Economy & Reciprocity

2004-03-08T23:31:16Z

this is in response to Jasper's comments on the "topics" thread. I've been thinking alot about economy lately too and the whole energy behind acquiring objects and material goods. I got involved with Nervousness.org over the past year and I've sent some pretty wonderful things to folks without being reciprocated in kind. It is better to give than receive is a severly understated cliche. While I was busy, working crafting and doing art for people that were not likely to give back, I received some of the best insights that i don't have the eloquence to go into here, gnosis, head change, heart change, ideas that changed my life, that would not have ever occured to me without the giving.
i've spent this past year making things by hand and really putting my heart, blessings and good energy into the object's i have made and it set me to wondering about what kind of energy is put into things that you run out to Wal-mart and buy. What kind of oppression might be behind say a nice persian rug, or genuine silk 'whatever',slave trade, people working for our 'ravenous american consumption' in other countries...then there's the whole "proudly made in the USA" bullshit... excuse my language but to me that's exactly what it is, slaves that make a few more bucks an hour, people spending all their highest energy times of the day working 'for the man' coming home too tired to do things that give them joy and the only good energy they have left is spent in the living room where the focal point of that room is a time killin' dream stealing, media and entertainment vaccuum that sucks more of their spirit and attention into acquiring still more objects with little or no spirit, more money and acquiring them all with such a quickness that it just wouldn't do to spend joyful, reflective, cathartic time making something theirselves or filling their souls up connecting with loved ones. Whew! was that one sentence? anyway i'm off the soapbox now.

jas, i've been seeing 'give it away' and you get something back manifest for me too. my daughter is about to have a baby and while i was waiting for her to find out what sex it is i was holding a huge bag of boy clothes and a huge bag of girl clothes for her. the very day that i found out it was a girl and gave away the boy stuff, my husband came home with a big bag of clothes for my kids from someone he worked with. this is how i get all my kids clothes, when im done with them i pass them on and more comes back, almost magickally in the same week!

oh yeah about gift economy- i ran across this article a few months ago that you'd find very interesting....it is very long.....gonna post the 'guts' of it here then a link if you want to read more (it's about marcel mauss a french anthropologist who wrote a ?book? called the Gift in 1923, it started a 'movement'called M.A.U.S.S. can't remember what that stands for, it started in the 80's, picked up and started flourishing more in the 90's) ....and a couple more links if you're interested......one is a free e-book called for-giving that i have not had the time to read all the way through but the intro sounds good, as well as some other topics in the table of contents that i have skipped around read just because the title sounded interesting.

loving you guys!

dee

http://slash.autonomedia.org/analysis/02/10/11/1246214.shtml

Mauss' conclusions were startling. First of all, almost everything that "economic science" had to say on the subject of economic history turned out to be entirely untrue. The universal assumption of free market enthusiasts, then as now, was that what essentially drives human beings is a desire to maximize their pleasures, comforts and material possessions (their "utility"), and that all significant human interactions can thus be analyzed in market terms. In the beginning, goes the official version, there was barter. People were forced to get what they wanted by directly trading one thing for another. Since this was inconvenient, they eventually invented money as a universal medium of exchange. The invention of further technologies of exchange (credit, banking, stock exchanges) was simply a logical extension.

The problem was, as Mauss was quick to note, there is no reason to believe a society based on barter has ever existed. Instead, what anthropologists were discovering were societies where economic life was based on utterly different principles, and most objects moved back and forth as gifts — and almost everything we would call "economic" behavior was based on a pretense of pure generosity and a refusal to calculate exactly who had given what to whom. Such "gift economies" could on occasion become highly competitive, but when they did it was in exactly the opposite way from our own: Instead of vying to see who could accumulate the most, the winners were the ones who managed to give the most away. In some notorious cases, such as the Kwakiutl of British Columbia, this could lead to dramatic contests of liberality, where ambitious chiefs would try to outdo one another by distributing thousands of silver bracelets, Hudson Bay blankets or Singer sewing machines, and even by destroying wealth — sinking famous heirlooms in the ocean, or setting huge piles of wealth on fire and daring their rivals to do the same.

All of this may seem very exotic. But as Mauss also asked: How alien is it, really? Is there not something odd about the very idea of gift-giving, even in our own society? Why is it that, when one receives a gift from a friend (a drink, a dinner invitation, a compliment), one feels somehow obliged to reciprocate in kind? Why is it that a recipient of generosity often somehow feels reduced if he or she cannot? Are these not examples of universal human feelings, which are somehow discounted in our own society — but in others were the very basis of the economic system? And is it not the existence of these very different impulses and moral standards, even in a capitalist system such as our own, that is the real basis for the appeal of alternative visions and socialist policies? Mauss certainly felt so.

In a lot of ways Mauss' analysis bore a marked resemblance to Marxist theories about alienation and reification being developed by figures like György Lukács around the same time. In gift economies, Mauss argued, exchanges do not have the impersonal qualities of the capitalist marketplace: In fact, even when objects of great value change hands, what really matters is the relations between the people; exchange is about creating friendships, or working out rivalries, or obligations, and only incidentally about moving around valuable goods. As a result everything becomes personally charged, even property: In gift economies, the most famous objects of wealth — heirloom necklaces, weapons, feather cloaks — always seem to develop personalities of their own.

In a market economy it's exactly the other way around. Transactions are seen simply as ways of getting one's hands on useful things; the personal qualities of buyer and seller should ideally be completely irrelevant. As a consequence everything, even people, start being treated as if they were things too.

http://www.freewords.org/fwlinks.html

http://www.for-giving.com/toc.html

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relationships

2004-03-08T22:24:02Z

I was reading through this series of opinions, intended for polyamorists, and it occured to me that much of it applies to monogamous relationships and platonic relationships as well.

http://www.xeromag.com/fvpolymistakes.html

a good read.

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link exchange

2004-03-03T22:45:32Z

Does anyone have any favorite links to info on any topics we're thinking of taking up?

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the spice of life..

2004-03-03T03:05:15Z

variety!
At the last meeting, we talked again about rotating locations of our meetings. Does anyone have a space to offer for a meeting next week or another week coming up?

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...makes the heart grow fonder~

2004-02-27T07:00:03Z

Aloha beautiful cOMmUnity fellowlings... I just wanted to say that I am so looking forward to coming to the Gatherings again and have missed you all dearly! I also anticipate meeting all of you out there in CyBeRsPaCe who haven't manifested yo'selves to the physical gathering realm yet... all in due art, I suppose! (As Time is Art, So it is Said...)

Each preceding Gathering that I have made it to other than Simply in Spirit (although, when are we ever Else...) has absolutely eLeCtRiFiEd me as Jas has said (and no maté circles even!! There *must* be something magical going on!! ;) ) and I am glad to be a part of such an innovative and creative
reality-sculptors
as are convening in The Magic City at this time in space
space in time
TimeAndSpace

...however that goes ;)

Anyhow there are some potent portals being opened in the minds of those who are simpatico to the SyNeRgY of what is taking place

And to us all...

~~>>>WeLcOMe hOMe<<<~~

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The Beginning of Wednesday nights...

2004-02-22T22:39:43Z

In Long Beach CA Tony Moss hosts a potluck with solution based dialogue, the history follows: "The Living Planet Project began to gather momentum in a small coffe shop by the same name. The owner of the coffee shop, Tony Moss, moved the meetings to his house after Living Planet closed it doors for the last time. In his living room, the community continues to grow. We still gather weekly in an effort to raise a conscious community where we can go to encourage each other's strengths, and support each other's needs. We have a regular group of about fifteen people, and an extended family of about thirty or forty, and we are growing by the week. We've come together in recognition of a need for a stronger community, as a strong community is better able to support and sustain itself relying less on an outside source for its needs. One of our goals is to inspire other groups like our own to come together to take a look at what's going on around us, and to take a role in a stronger community."

Which is exactly what has inspired me to manifest community wherever I go. Wednesday night gatherings at Tony's was like my sancutary, my weekly rejuvenation to face the world's atrocities and embrace all the reflective brilliance that is the duality. So I'm blessed to help facilitate a space that will create the foundations of community. From what I've seen Birmingham, as everywhere, is flourshing with new paradigm minds that are seeking out others of this affinity. We are experiencing the climactic exsistance of the human race as we know it, creating unity through community is vital. As I become you and you become me, let us decide were we shall go....
Blessings, Namaste, Infinite Love Brian

Brian O'Connell
1100 51st St. South
Birmingham AL 35222
205-TEK-GAIA

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Yoga in the Community...

2004-02-10T22:01:52Z

Here is the schedule. Please call with any questions. 877-8444 Thanks

Group yoga classes:
Monday
4:30-5:30 Children's yoga Unity of Birmingham
5:45-7 Yoga, all levels Unity
Tuesday
10-11:15 Ashtanga prep, all levels Birmingham Yoga
12-1 Gentle Yoga ` Birmingham Yoga
5:30-6:30 Yoga, open level Pelham Dance Center
Wednesday
12-1 gentle Hatha yoga Birmingham Yoga
4:30-5:45 Yoga basics Birmingham Yoga
Thursday
10-11:15 Yoga basics Birmingham Yoga
12-1 Gentle Yoga Birmingham Yoga
Starting soon, yoga for families:
3:30-4:30 The Village center
5:45-6:50 Yoga, all levels Unity

Every style Kathy teaches is very focused on proper alignment and respect for each individual's needs.
Price varies by location.

Birmingham Yoga 2531 Rocky Ridge Rd Suite 124 Vestavia Hills 979-3588
Unity Church 2803 Highland Ave Birmingham 251-3718
Pelham Dance Center 3050 Lee St, Pelham 685-0777

Kathy Jones 205-877-8444 reach44str@aol.com
Yoga for You with Kathy Jones

Yoga is about you, and your relationship to the outside world. It is more than a stretching or a relaxation technique. It is about relationship; relationship on all levels. The practice of yoga helps us live more in line with our higher values, deepening our understanding of ourselves, and our appreciation
for life as a whole. Yoga helps to improve health in many ways.
Bringing focus to your breath and specifically developed poses increases strength and flexibility, which in turn, reduces stress hormones, increases mental clarity, and frees up energy in your life.

Kathy undertook yoga teacher training in Houston, in a comprehensive program under the direction of teacher Robert Boustany, She has furthered her studies with well known teachers worldwide, and studied the Viniyoga tradition with Gary & Mirka Kraftsow, Brian Dorfman, and at the KYM in Madras, India.
She is available for private lessons, classes and workshops on Yoga Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath practices), Chanting, Meditation, Ayurveda, Women's health, Children's yoga and Yoga philosophy.

Yoga Sadhana is the discipline and application of the eight-step process of yoga to your life. Sadhana is your personal practice, the practice you do at home. This is important in achieving physical, energetic, metabolic, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Honor yourself and your higher aspirations. Make an appointment today for a private lesson. A private lesson is an important way to take charge of your life, and refine your understanding of your unique needs; body, mind, and spirit. The focus is you. Together we will work out a practice and a plan that is
tailor-made for you, your condition, and your goals. The idea is not dependence but independence so that you can master your own practice at home. Private instruction can be periodic, or regular, as necessary.

Private sessions work wonderfully in conjunction with group classes because the one-on-one work will teach you about the habit patterns of your specific body. You can carry this knowledge into your everyday life, as well as into group yoga classes with enhanced understanding of how good posture &
alignment feels, bringing relief from tension.

Yoga is about You. It is about working with your capacities today, and expanding them so you are able to meet your goals. Yoga and Ayurveda are about expanding and enhancing your experience of life.

Private sessions are held at various locations in the Birmingham and Atlanta areas. Speak with Kathy to arrange. Kathy Jones 205-877-8444

® Yoga Basics This class focuses on good body mechanics, so you
understand how to practice yoga safely. It also teaches how the different postures can be used to fill your unique needs; healing specific bodily tensions, digestive concerns, scoliosis, etc. useful for those who are new to yoga, and those who
have previous practice
® Hatha yoga Ha means sun. Tha, moon, We work on balancing the warm and cooling energies in the body, using elements of muscular work and relaxation in each pose. Suitable for all levels. Focus is on good alignment, and creating stability in the postures. The class increases muscle tone and enhances
flexibility.
® Ashtanga prep. Soft, safe, flowing yoga with emphasis on the breath and linking breath with movement. We will focus on correct understanding of ashtanga postures, and the benefits proper alignment has on your body. We may adapt poses slightly to address personal concerns. The class will educate you and
prepare you for further ashtanga practice.
® Gentle yoga is for those with fears about trying yoga, as well as for those with limitations that impair movement… arthritis, sufferers, people with back pain and those limited by wear and tear caused by stress. Focus is on breath, simple movements, and awareness of one's own condition.
® Personalized, private & semiprivate sessions can be arranged at Unity Church, Birmingham Yoga, or at other locations in and around Birmingham.

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First Gathering....

2004-02-06T04:29:32Z

We apologize for such late notice on our first meeting, everything is moving so quickly, so keep posted. Our first meeting last night was profound, consisting of Claire, John, Brian, Beth and Jasper. Endless possibilities are presenting themselves, below is what Claire facilitated in creating to give an example of what is manifesting…

Purpose:
-support/allies
-inspiration/motivation
-action
-info & skill sharing
-affection
-education
-ground energies & open circle
-consensus & solution based
-dialoguing & communicating
-creating safe space (haven) with & in community
-food
-sharing experiences regarding diverse diets
-info for transitioning
-distinguished potluck; vegetarian, vegan, raw

Vision: ________ (short-term) ________________________ (long-term)
-spreading the motivation to create community through similar formats of gathering, dialoguing, loving, to the world through our daily way of being and reacting
-spreading the word that community is here to be facilitated and we can manifest any type of community we desire
-to open minds, pick up momentum, expose others to new ways of being and magnetizing the rest.
-holistic vibration raising
-manifesting/creating affluence to fund chosen projects
-self-sufficiency & sustainable projects & practices

Projects /Activities
-Spirituality
-Technology
-Health
-Co-op
-Economy/Business
-Permaculture-Agriculture
-Networking-Local & Global
-Speakers
-Yoga Classes/Dancing/Movement/Meditation
-Massage
-“Mind Expanding” Movies
-Special Gatherings (i.e. world prayer day, 13 moon and Valentine’s Day)

Which was decided as our first Special Gathering on Feb. 14th!!! Will be posted soon and more to come…

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Birmingham Community Gatherings's topics - tribe.net

Meet Up Oct.9-11/12 Mentone Alabama

Join Us

Meet Up Aug 8th Alabama Intentional Community

Alabama Intentional Community Forming

NOMADIC NIGHTS WORLD MUSIC JAM (MEXICO EDITION)

AlabamaBurnerTalk@yahoogroups.com

Burning Ham , coming up very soon !!!!!!!!

Half Price Tickets to Crawfish Boil - 4 Available!

FOOD DRIVE KIRTAN IN HUNTSVILLE, AL

PAIR A NORMAL GUYS INC

MAY 2, Wed at THE NICK

Gourmet LIVE cuisine

Hey You! Yes I Mean You

BDSS *SONIA* workshop OCT 14, 2006

Yang Style Tai Chi

Petite Jamilla Returns to Birmingham for workshop and show August 12

Bellydance Superstars Birmingham AL Feb 17-18

How did the tribal rites show go?

Katrina

Laylia- feedback & Wiprowil's Next year

TRIBAL RITES August 12th!!!

Wiporwil's Bellydance Extravaganza (Florence, AL)

reasoning in an idea of change

bellydance show in the Ham!

Calling out the freaks!

Wednesday, June 2nd's Meeting

hiho from an old friend

New Yahoo Group..

tribal dance

Changes always continue...

Where are you?

Wish I could've been there

My Last Wed....

fire show

fave quotes

topics list for meetings

charts

Glad to be here

Coast to Coast AM - You'll love it.

massage party

do ya have cable?

February is experimentation month!!!

topics

Gatherings are Grrr8!!

What is BCG for?

Magic gathering of March third (White Planetary Wizard)

Introductions

art!!!

Gift Economy & Reciprocity

relationships

link exchange

the spice of life..

...makes the heart grow fonder~

The Beginning of Wednesday nights...

Yoga in the Community...

First Gathering....

BDSS SONIA workshop OCT 14, 2006