Friday, November 26, 2010

Heart Song Circle with Kevin James

Just back from a magical retreat in Kyushu... which I will share with you later.
In the meantime, I'm very happy to announce that I will be hosting Kevin James' Heart Song Circle at my home on Tuesday, November 30 from 7pm.

Please read on for more information..... hope to connect with you on Tuesday!






Weaving ancient Mantra’s from various traditions with his own heartsong, Kevin James’ anthemic songs are an effective platform to dissolve the ego, reconnect to the heart and co-create a positive vibration for the world. Kevin draws upon influences from traditional Indian Kirtan, Celtic and Sufi chants and world music , with his own wisdom and a deep understanding of universal truths.

Kevin creates a free and open sacred space where everyone is encouraged to express themselves through Sacred song and spontaneous dance.

Kevin and his partner Mel have spent the last 2 years touring Asia where their music has been well received. Featuring at the Bali Spirit Festival and the Asia Yoga conference in Hong Kong last year. They have held workshops and retreats in Taiwan, Japan, Kuala Lumpur and Indonesia, with the response being so overwhelming that they have been invited back once again for 2011.

Regardless of your religious or philosophical beliefs, you can find a commonality or kinship with the music of Kevin James and a respect for all paths to God or self-awareness.

“There is a renaissance of people who are more interested in celebrating what we have in common rather than our differences.” And this is what is captured and felt through this music.

“I believe we are taking a huge leap in consciousness, things are changing so fast for everyone and now is the time when it can be beneficial for us to look back, in order to move forward. Devotional singing has been a part of almost every culture and religion of the world throughout recorded history. It reconnects us to our centre, brings balance and peace to the mind and a break from the ego. By devoting our attention to a greater power than the conceptual self, we can expand our awareness beyond the ego, to enter the bliss of the heart.”

Kevin believes it’s all about holding space and being an empty vessel for every one to unite or unify.
“Within every song there is room for freedom. Where the different choruses can overlap and it’s my intention to lead the group to a point where there is no leader anymore. A space where everyone is guided by their own heart, where we are all singing as one voice. This leaves the participants feeling empowered and part of a unified whole.


Energy exchange: up to you!

http://kevinjamesheartsongs.com/

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Autumnal Offerings

Already October 28th, which by the way is my (and my husband's ) 26th, yes 26th wedding anniversary........unbelievable!!! So much his-tory and her-story , shared in our lives!!!

I just returned from a quick trip to the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Now I have been blessed to travel quite a bit, have seen many beautiful places but I must share with you that Hawaii is magic!!! The water, the waves, the wind and clouds are all so full of beauty and intensity there. It all felt so powerful, mystical and very sacred. I definitely want to go back and really see and experience so much more in that inspiring land.

So here are the offerings for the next few weeks before I travel down to beautiful Kyushu for the "Joy of Sacred Sound and Movement" retreat with Sachiho and Kevin.

Kundalini Dance Meditation
this Saturday from 3-7pm at my home. Hope you can experience this beautiful and powerful program.

Hideyo and Rebecca welcome you to come and experience the joy, the freedom and the inner power as we open our bodies, our hearts and Spirit.

We will guide you through an opening cleansing ceremony, Kundalini yoga for awakening the chakras, a beautiful dance meditation, a powerful gong experience, a meditation for sending Love to Mother Earth, and the receiving of Deeksha ( an energetic transfer of healing energy).
We will finish with a deep relaxation/shivasana, followed by a sharing circle and delicious "Shakti Tea".
*Fee : ¥5000
*Place: We will share the address once we receive your reservation
*please come at 14:30 and relax in the magical garden.

*Space is limited
If you want to participate, please email us so we can hold your space.

rebecca@chakrama.com
080-4070-2012
or
info@naturalhighproduction.com
or hideyo blackmoon on facebook

Class schedule remains the same.
Mondays from 10-11:30am
Wed. from 7:30-9pm
Thursday from 1-2:30pm

Please feel free to call me on 080-4070-2012 with any questions, or answers:)
As always Peace to all, Light to all, Love to all.........Rebecca

Thursday, September 30, 2010

October Classes


Oh the delicious bitter-sweetness of Autumn......... as we move into Fall, the season of breathtaking colours, Thanksgiving, and greater awareness of change, I feel myself opening ,even more, to doors closing and new ones opening.
I have always felt very sentimental (who me???) about autumn. It has always been my favourite season. Growing up in Chicago I remember raking big piles of leaves in my backyard and then jumping into them. In those days we even use to burn the piles of gathered leaves and the smell was so beautiful. I always found it so magical how those intense green leaves would change colours and transform
into flaming jewels on the trees......and you know how I love jewels:). Anybody remember "Taffy Apples"???
So.... as the leaves begin to fall go to the parks my friends and let Mother Nature crunch under your feet..........it's great for our souls and our soles!!!

Class Schedule for October:
Mondays......4th, 11th , 18th from 10am-11:30am
Wednesdays......6th, 13th, 20th from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Thursdays......7th, 14th, 28th from 1pm-2:30pm

I have some very special journeys coming up and would love to have you join.
Hawaii Spirit Festival......October 21-25th. Details below
Kyushu retreat with Sachiho and Kevin...November 19-21....details to follow soon
Namaste Yoga and Well-Being Festival....December 3-5.....Jakarta

SPECIAL EVENTS & GATHERINGS IN OCTOBER

Friday October 15th: 10am-1pm
At Rebecca's home and garden
Please email me at: rebecca@chakrama.com or call 080-4070-2012 to reserve your space
Energy exchange: 3500¥ ( includes drawing materials and of course "Shakti Tea"

Journey into your Creative Core
Please join Rebecca and Diane in a beautiful class where we will stir our creative juices through the practice of Kundalini Yoga, focusing on the Second Chakra, our centre for passion and creativity. After the yoga and meditation we will then explore our creativity further through the medium of drawing. Using pastels and stream of conciousness writing we will more deeply explore our inner world. This is a FUN creative PLAY that anyone can do. No previous art experience necessary. Really!



Tuesday, August 31, 2010

September 10th: Sound Meditation and Healing Workshop with Sachiho

Come join Rebecca and Sachiho for a magical, heart-centred, special afternoon in Rebecca's garden.

September 10th from 2-6pm
We will practice yoga, chant, dance, share and experience powerful sound healing meditations while connecting with our Mother Earth, Gaea.
Energy exchange: 6000¥

What a summer this has been!!!!! I spent almost 6 weeks in the US, Chicago and NYC. I started at my Mother's home in Chicago, in the home I grew up in from the age of 8, so many memories and feelings arise when going back to our childhood homes, powerful! My Mom is now 84 and is a constant source of inspiration, and joy to me. She truly is a natural yogini in that she doesn't hold on to any thoughts or feelings that do not serve her well. Now she does this as she smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day between 10 cups of coffee........who's to say what really works? I pray I have her genes!!!

I spent 7 days in Chicago going to a course with Andrew Harvey, the founder of a beautiful and important movement called "Sacred Activism". Please take a moment and look him up on utube or his website under his name. He has many powerful ,poetic and relevant messages to share.
I then flew off to NYC, spent some wonderful time with Jake, my eldest son now living in NYC. I do love that crazy, vibrant off the wall city. I went to several Broadway show, ate at far too many yummy restaurants and even went dancing in a very "colourful" gay bar one night..........the best place to dance!!!
Then attended 2 powerful retreats at Omega Institute, a really good place to know about. 6 months of the year they offer wonderful holistic programs in a beautiful natural surrounding.........highly recommend that place. Spent one week in a "Goddess Bootcamp", what a blast and then a week with my Kundalini teacher, Gurmukh........big blessings, all of it!

And now back home in sweet Japan. I really do love this country. It is blessed with a very gracious and sweet energy. I love to travel but love to call this country home now.

Rebecca's Fall Menu
September 10th........Gathering in the Garden with Sachiho and Rebecca.........2-6pm
September 11th...........sharing yoga and healing at Shamballah Tribal Community
September 24th........a Heart-Centered Lifeshop with Shivani and me in my garden (details soon)
October 21-24..........Hawaii Spirit Festival on the island of Oahu.........so excited!!!
November 18-24.........retreats in Kyushu with Sachiho and Kevin James and me ( details soon)
December 3-5........Namaste Yoga Festival in Jakarta

Aside from that.....home classes on the following dates in September:
Mondays: 6, 20, 27 from 10am-11:30am
Wednesdays: 1, 8, 22, 29 from 7:30-9pm
Thursdays: 2,9,23,30 from 1-2:30pm

Feel free to call me on 080-4070-2012 with any questions......or answers:)

Peace to all, Light to all, Love to you..........Rebecca


Friday, July 2, 2010

Summertime and the livin is easy!!!

Dearest Friends......this last week I've had such a great time not doing anything I do usually. My schedule is totally chaotic, unpredictable and spontaneous.......and I'm loving it!!!

My second son , Nathan, from NZ is in from University with 5 friends, yes they are all staying at my home and it is so crazy and so wonderful!!!

Sooooooo my "normal" schedule is up in the air and I am surrendering to this way of being for the next 2 weeks.

I will however be teaching the following before I fly off to the USA for almost 6 weeks...

July 4th at Lotus 8 Yoga Centre: 4:30-8:30. teaching with beautiful Sachiho from Okinawa
July 5th and the 12th at my home: 10am-11:30am
and that my fellow travelers may be it until I return August 24th..................

Wishing you all wondrous wind beneath your wings this summer, breaths filled with in-spiration and joy, unconditional JOY!!!

As always.......Peace to all, Light to all, Light to all.
My Love..........Rebecca

Sunday, June 13, 2010





wooooooo.........what a wonderful whirlwind it has been this last month!!! From Hong Kong to Okinawa I have been blessed to share, teach, experience and meet so many open hearted people.

There is so much to share but for now I just want to let you all know my teaching schedule between now and the 14th of July when I go to the USA for 5 weeks.

JUNE
Monday June 14th and 28th from 10-11:30am at my home.
Tuesday June 15, 22, and 29th from 7-9pm at Shamballah across from West park Cafe in Motoyoyogi.
Wednesday June 23rd and 30th from 7:30-9pm at my home.
Thursday June 24th from 1-2:30pm at my home.

JULY to be announced soon!

Please check out this beautiful workshop I will be sharing with Sachiho on July 4th at Lotus 8.

Please feel free to call me on 080-4070-2012 with any questions.

PEACE TO ALL, LIGHT TO ALL, LOVE TO ALL................Rebecca



Saturday, May 1, 2010

Loving the Azaleas..................


Dearest Friends...........been such a long time since I've updated. Between my old computer totally crashing and figuring out my new Mac (named Lakshmi :)) and hosting my teacher Gurmukh, it's been wonderfully busy.

Just wanted to quickly get out to you May's class schedule at my home. So here you go........

May 6th, 20th, 27th- Thursday from 1-2:30pm
May 8th Saturday from 10am-12noon The Third Eye Chakra Journey
May 10th, 24th, 31st - Monday from 10am-11:30am
May 11th, 25th- Tuesday from 7:30-9pm

Will be teaching in Hong Kong at the Evolution Yoga Conference from May 14-17. Hope to see some of you there!!!

Home classes resume on the 19th of May, Wednesday from 7:30-9pm

Will send details very soon on the really wonderful workshop I'll be co-creating with Deanne, the "holy-hula hooper" on the 9th of May from 10am-noon in Yoyogi Uehara.........will be a blissful blast:):):)

And don't forget Okinawa June 4-7............
Please call with any questions or just to say "Sat Nam"..0n 080-4070-2012

As always will be grateful when we meet on the Path.
Sending so much Love and Abundant Blessings............Rebecca