Live to the point of tears.
-Albert Camus
I love that a dear friend captured this on camera for me. At play.. laughing so hard I was crying—many of you have created and know those moments with me. I thank you for those shared experiences of absolute, pure, celebrated JOY!
(Photo: Beachside - Kaşadasi, Turkey)
Come together with like-minded
folks to discuss the books on our list.
It’s a great way to get more out of your yoga philosophy reading!
Now Reading:
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda.
with Carolyn Butcher
Saturday 1/29/2010
From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This Indian Spirituality classic offers timeless teachings and practical advice shared by a respected contemporary Yoga master, Sri Swami Satchidananda. The Sutras (thought-threads) cover yogic teachings on ethics, meditation, and physical postures, and provide directions for dealing with situations in daily life. Bring your questions, insights, and observations from reading this book. We will enjoy a 30-minute meditation, recite and reflect on passages to fuel discussions about the cultivation and experience of inner harmony.
All discussions will be held at The Yoga Fusion Studio - 4609 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Beginners/All levels welcome!
Cost: FREE. **All titles can be obtained through Amazon.com or other major book-seller.
To Register:
Phone: 301.656.8937
Email:
On-line scheduler: Workshops at TYFS
(Photo: Sample from “Spiritual/Yoga Philosophy” section of Carolyn’s Bookshelf)
Come together with like-minded
folks to discuss the books on our list.
It’s a great way to get more out of your yoga philosophy reading!
Now Reading:
The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran.
with Carolyn Butcher
Saturday 12/11/2010
From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Considered one of the classics of Indian Spirituality, Eknath Easwaran’s translation of “The Bhagavad Gita” is clear and accessible. Explore the tale of warrior Arjuna - a story of the war within, the struggle for self-mastery, and the human desire to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. Bring your questions, insights, and observations from reading this book. We will enjoy a 30-minute meditation, recite and reflect on passages to fuel discussions about this classic tale and its application in modern life.
All discussions will be held at The Yoga Fusion Studio - 4609 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Beginners/All levels welcome!
Cost: FREE. **All titles can be obtained through Amazon.com or other major book-seller.
To Register:
Phone: 301.656.8937
Email:
On-line scheduler: Workshops at TYFS
(Photo: Sample from “Spiritual/Yoga Philosophy” section of Carolyn’s Bookshelf)
Highly regarded resources to help you in your development on the leadership path.
**All titles can be obtained through Amazon.com, the author, or a major book-seller. Enjoy!
Career Development
Working Identity by Herminia Ibarra
Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity by David Whyte
The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self and Relationship by David Whyte
Leadership Development
The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins
The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success by Scott Eblin
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
Vision, Mission & Message Creation
Awakening the Entrepreneur Within by Michael E. Gerber
Believe Me: The Art of Business Storytelling by Michael Margolis
The Leader’s Guide to Storytelling by Stephen Denning
The Power of Story by Jim Loehr
Business and Strategy Development
Beyond Selling Value by Mark Shonka and Dan Kosch
Relevance: Hitting Your Goals By Knowing What Matters by David Apgar
The Answer to How is Yes by Peter Block
Vision Execution
Leading Change by John P. Kotter
The Heart of Change by John P. Kotter
Transitions by William Bridges
The Wisdom of Teams by Jon R. Katzenbach and Douglas K. Smith
FALL/WINTER READING LIST
Oct - The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar
Nov - Yoga of Heart by Mark Whitwell
Dec - The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran
Jan - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjai by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Come together with like-minded folks to discuss the books on our list. It’s a great way to get more out of your yoga philosophy reading!
Now Reading: The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar. with Carolyn Butcher
Saturday 10/16/2010 From 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
During this book discussion we will explore a central theme of the book - developing a personal yoga practice. TKV Desikachar provides a distillation of Krishnamacharya’s - his father’s system and shares insights on his personal approach to yoga. You are welcome to bring your questions, insights, and observations from reading this book. We will recite and reflect on passages to fuel discussions about all elements of yoga, teachings from these yoga masters, and will enjoy a 30 minute meditation.
All discussions will be held at The Yoga Fusion Studio - 4609 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Beginners/All levels welcome!
Cost: FREE. **All titles can be obtained through Amazon.com or other major book-seller.
To Register:
Phone: 301.656.8937
Email:
On-line scheduler: Workshops at TYFS
(Photo: Sample from “Spiritual/Yoga Philosophy” section of Carolyn’s Bookshelf)
As a companion piece to the June 18th blog entry “The Hero’s Journey,” several resources from some of Carolyn’s favorite authors and teachers are listed below.
**All titles can be obtained through Amazon.com, the author, or a major book-seller. Enjoy!
-Author: Joseph Campbell
Book: The Hero With A Thousand Faces
-Authors: Joseph Campbell with Bill Moyer
Book: The Power of Myth
-Author: Selected and edited by Diane K. Osbon
Book: Reflections on the Art of Living - A Joseph Campbell Companion
-Author: Carol Pearson
Book: Awakening the Heros Within
-Authors: Camille Maurine and Lorin Roche, PhD
Book: Meditation 24/7 - Practices to Enlighten Every Moment of the Day
-Author: Lorin Roche, PhD
Book: The Radiance Sutras
June 18th Blog Entry: http://www.carolynbutcher.com/index.php/blog/inner/the_heros_journey/
On May 18, 2010, Carolyn presented a workshop entitled “Practical Tools for Managing Time, Energy, and Stress” at the IPMA-HR Montgomery County, Maryland Chapter conference for human resource professionals.
Carolyn offered workshop participants: An Invitation.
“Do more with less” is our current workplace reality. It often leaves us feeling distracted, overworked, unappreciated, overwhelmed, and with low energy to do the things that we enjoy. This results in lower productivity, results that are less than excellent, and feelings of being disempowered and disengaged in the workplace. “What if” there is a way to tap into our storehouse of energy daily to renew, find more time, mindfully manage one’s inner life, and change our workplace reality for the better?
Participants paired up to check in with each other on their current workplace reality, participated in a quick “Time at Work” assessment exploring a typical arc in the day, and boldly declared and made a determination on what is and is not essential through out the day. The group also explored the influence of state of mind on state or work, sources of stress that are helpful and harmful, and identified ways to renew energy creatively and consistently throughout the day. The group then participated in simple breathing and stretching exercises to center and focus the mind and effectively release harmful stresses in the body.
As a trainer, teacher, and a coach, Carolyn typically assigns homework and this workshop followed true to this practice. Each participant accepted the assignment to engage in the self leadership practice of writing and reflecting. They also agreed to create a daily renewal checklist and a mind map of the week ahead. Participants committed to incorporating some of the centering exercises into their day and using the same mind map at the end of the work week to reflect and do a week-in-review. The session closed on a high and feel good note. Carolyn offered some resources on self leadership, balance, and renewal from some of her favorite authors and teachers.
**All titles can be obtained through Amazon.com, the author, or a major book-seller. Enjoy!
-David Rock of http://www.resultscoaches.com/
Book: Quiet Leadership-Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work
-Jim Loehr of http://hpinstitute.com/
Books: The Power of of Full Engagement and The Power of Story
-Peter Block of http://www.designedlearning.com/
Book: The Answer to How is Yes
-Sarah Susanka of http://www.susanka.com/
Book: The Not So Big Life - Making Room for What Really Matters
-David Whyte of http://www.davidwhyte.com/
Book: The Three Marriages - Reimagining Work, Self and Relationship
Join us this summer at http://www.lilomm.com for our Summer Reading Club! Come together with like-minded folks to discuss the books on our summer reading list and take part in experiential exercises to deepen the application of the principles and practices in each book. It’s a great way to get more out of your summer reading, enlighten your daily life, and do something good for yourself and others!
Additionally, our summer reading series has a focus - Service! We have chosen Citizen Effect as our charity of choice. All class fees will be donated to Citizen Effect to serve communities in need. To learn more, visit Citizen Effect at http://www.citizeneffect.org/
Carolyn Butcher, an experienced facilitator, yoga teacher, and executive coach will lead the sessions. Join us for one or all book discussions throughout the summer.
Your Investment: Book prices range from $3.88 to $16.95 @ Amazon.
Cost: $10 drop in or $40 for entire summer reading series.
SUMMER READING LIST
Sun, May 23 (1-3p) Book: The Power of Less (Author: Leo Babuta)
Sun, June 20 (1-3p) Book: the not so big life (Author: Sarah Susanka)
Sun, July 25 (1-3p) Book: The Happiness Project (Author: Gretchen Rubin)
Sun, Aug 15 (1-3p) Bring Your Favorite Poem (An original or your favorite poet)
To enroll, visit Lil Omm at http://www.lilomm.com/
Email:
or Call: 202.248.6304