tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60931759673489477692011-10-28T10:33:37.969-07:00A spiritual sanctuary for women seekers.Donnalamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02914254219314803406noreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6093175967348947769.post-31238960657633463642011-05-27T05:25:00.000-07:002011-10-28T10:33:37.992-07:00

Flatcreek Yoga Hostel has a new additional downtown space for rent! Robin's Nest is one block off Biltmore Ave., right behind the Orange Peel music venue. We accept male or females guest in this lovely, 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. Amenities include: Hardwood Floors, granite counter tops, microwave, coffee maker, linens and towels provided, washer/dryer, sizable Balcony with outdoor seating, Jacuzzi tub

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The ebb and flow of life brings a constant play of transitions. My sadhana is to simply harmonize with what is. Resistance brings unnecessary suffering. To view life as a play of consciousness, the Divine expressing herself in a myriad of ways, and not label or restrict the play with concepts, is the only way I've found to align with Oneness/Awareness. Flat Creek Yoga Hostel has become a refuge

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I've finally found the time to take some classes over at the new Asheville Community Yoga. Wow, what a beautiful, thoughtfully designed space with an awesome selection of classes and teachers to choose from! We are so blessed to have such a great gathering space to come for yoga. The teaching is strong, the space is incredible. If you get a chance to visit and practice there, I highly recommend

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I'll be the first to admit, I'm not very disciplined at sitting meditation.I have periods where I'm able to sit, usually in the early morning, out on my back deck, when the weather is agreeable.In saying that, I'm a big believer in the power of mediation and silence.It's a powerful way to connect with Spirit. I've had to learn to compensate for my lack of discipline. At times, I've felt I wasn't

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I just returned from an awesome weekend at the Mount Airy Fiddler's convention. A great time reconnecting with old friends whom way too many years have past since last visit.I feel renewed and inspired.After an ~15 yr. hiatus, I've taken up the fiddle again. This go 'round,Celtic fiddle style as opposed to Old Time. I've started lessons with an awesome fiddler/teacher in Asheville, who is very

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It's hard to believe it's been since Feb. that I posted something on the blog. This year has been busy, busy so far here at the hostel and now it's time to settle into the lushness and bounty of summer.I'm nearly finished with the little kitchen garden off the back deck and have a new little companion that helps me do everything around the hostel. Her name is Clover and I rescued her May 10th

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Not much has changed weather-wise since I last wrote in January. Old man winter is still parked over the SouthEast like never before. We've had more winter wonder this year than in all 22 years I've lived in NC. The cold continues to provide ample opportunity to improve my physical, mental and spiritual bodies. I'm teaching in AB Tech's veterinary medical program this semester and continue to

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Greetings Yogini's!Jack Frost has parked himself over WNC for the last month and has no plans to leave it seems. We received a healthy dose of snow just before Christmas and the freezing temperatures have yet to relinquish their icy grip on us since. I escaped to the warmth and sun of Mexico and Belize for a week during the Christmas Holiday and dream of returning sooner rather than later!It's

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John Friend yoga demo for Gurumayi - Gurudev Siddha Peeth ashram in Ganeshpuri, India 11-11-89

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The change of seasons is rapidly upon us. Fall is a time of quiet introspection, of going deeply within to listen to the inner urges of spirit. There's a part of me that wants to cling to the summer, the warmth, the long days of sunlight, yet there is equally a part of me that looks forward to the relaxing and quiet aspects of winter. I find myself quite busy and sometimes scattered during the

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My friend Jack asked me in an email how I came to be where I am spiritually. I thought this would make a nice post since I've never written it down in chronological order. Here goes......"To answer your question about how I came to be where I am spiritually is a very roundabout path. Growing up Catholic the liturgy never resonated with me. I felt like God was unattainable in the Catholic church.

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The 'way' of spiritual advancement through consciousness is actually uncomplicated and simple.The primary quality is really one of attitude in that one looks at life not as a place to acquire gain but as an opportunity for learning, which abounds even in the smallest of life's details. A spiritual attitude leads one to be friendly, kind, and well meaning to all life. We find ourselves walking

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It's been awhile since I last wrote on the blog. Much has transpired in the last month. The two lovely yogini's who were staying here for the 23 day Intensive have gone and I've just had three more wonderfully interesting and fantastic women here for the Cora Wen workshop. It's so much fun having women from all walks of life here at the hostel, sharing their unique and individual gifts.During the

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It's the middle of summer and Flat Creek Yoga Hostel has been busy with many interesting guest. There are currently two ladies staying here for Asheville Yoga Center's summer 23 day Intensive teacher training. It's always such a delight to meet fellow yogini's and share where we are on our spiritual paths. We've had many wonderful shared dinners together, enjoyed the cool evenings out on the back

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Namaste' from Donna of Flat Creek Yoga Hostel. Located in quaint Weaverville, NC, a quick 10 min drive from Asheville. FCYH provides safe, comfortable housing for yogini's (female students) who are studying yoga and healing arts at the local studios/schools, making trainings affordable and your resting space peaceful and rejuvenating. Your stay at FCYH includes a private room, private or shared

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This past weekend I had the great honor to study with my primary yoga instructor John Friend, founder of Anusara yoga. John was here in Asheville teaching a yoga therapeutics workshop and asana class. I had attended a therapy training with him in NYC in 2003, therefore I only attended the asana class. As always, John's teaching was filled with Shakti and deeply touched the hearts of all who

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Today I was blessed with a half day off from work, after a grueling week. The weather is gorgeous; warm, sunny, blue bird sky. The air is crystal clear which allows the mountains to show all of their glory. I spent the day up in the Coleman Boundary, a section of Pisgah National Forest in Barnardsville, a mere 20 minutes away. I took the dogs and O'Reilly up there to trail ride. We had a

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We've certainly seen our share of rain and precipitation, in various forms, in the last month here in Western NC. We've had the most erratic weather I've seen in quite some time. Last week it snowed 2 days in a row after having reached the 70's just days prior. The garden is loving the life giving moisture and should prove bountiful this summer. Finding gratitude for the rain can be challenging

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The nights have turned chilly again but the days are warm and balmy. This is an aspect of spring I love. Cold nights and warm days, similar to weather in the desert. We've gotten loads of rain and my garden and grass seeds are springing up nicely. This week has been exciting in the wild animal department. We've had a visiting black bear perusing the neighborhood. I just put up new bird feeders in

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These last few days have had a turn back toward winter. The highs have been in the mid-forties and lows in the 30's. A shock to the system after having relished such seductive spring-like weather this last week! It is a nice opportunity to return within, both spiritually and physically with the inclement weather and do "inside" projects. I spent last weekend doing seed starts for my vegetable

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There is a hint of spring in the air here at Flat Creek yoga hostel. The mornings are coming earlier, the bird songs livelier. I can open the doors and windows and listen to the myrid of spring music and the gentle breeze which bring the windchimes alive. Yesterday the cow's in the pasture down the way created a most peaceful lull, mooing for the new born calves. Durning your visit, feel free to

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