Saka in Estes

Saka is headed out to Estes Park, Colorado for the 10th Annual Yoga Journal Conference with B.K.S. Iyengar. Looking forward to seeing everyone out there.

A boy!

Congratulations to Sara and Bobby on the arrival of their beautiful baby boy. Kiernan Cole Hackney was born at 7:27am on Wednesday, September 21 after a whirlwind four hours of labor. He is 8lbs 5oz. Everyone is happy and well.

Art Helps Auction for Katrina

Jager Di Paola Kemp Design will host Art Helps, an art auction to benefit the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The event will be held Friday, September 23, 2005, 5-9 p.m., at JDK's 47Sanctuary Gallery. All proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity International. Artwork will available for viewing online starting Wednesday, September 21. Bids will be accepted via email until 4:30 p.m. on September 23. Art Helps will feature work generously donated by national and local artists, Evan Hecox, Geoff McFetridge, Mark Andrew, and Trevor Graves and many JDK employees. Local band The Cush will play live at 7:30.

Hinda running for Mayor

Our friend and fellow yogi, Hinda Miller will be officially announcing her candidacy for Mayor of Burlington tomorrow. Please join her Tuesday, September 20 at 2pm on the terrace at Union Station (One Main Street), Burlington. Introduction by Madeleine Kunin.      

Saka Prop Bag

Saka is pleased to announce the arrival of the Saka Iyengar Prop Bag, designed to commemerate B.K.S. Iyengar's 2005 US Tour. Just big enough to fit 3 blankets, 1 block, and a sticky mat (plus some additional room for belts, eye wraps, and yoga clothing), this bag is ideal for Iyengar yoga students. Available exclusively through IYNAUS.

Amma Meditation Class

A free special event, open to the public will be held at Yoga Vermont on Saturday and Sunday October 22-23. Born out of Amma's divine inspiration, this meditation technique, when practiced with dedication, is designed to bring about integration in our lives - an integration of body, mind, intellect and heart; an integration of our True Self with God. The IAM - Integrated Amrita Meditation TechniqueSM, is a powerful way to reconnect with our real center, our inner Self, and thereby experience true joy and peace in life. For details and registration information please visit amma's website or email Alicia Eure at a_eure@msn.com.