seva journal

with Natalie Donnellon
Saturday, December 18 · 1:30pm – 6:30pm

Ayurveda “the science of life” is a natural, holistic approach that facilitates the body’s own healing process.

This workshop will include lecture, discussion and hands on experiences that we will share together.

Our program will cover:
Introduction to Ayurveda Lecture
Creating a vedic kitchen at home
Optimizing Digestion and immunity

$45 Pre-Register
$55 Day of Space Permitting

Friday, December 10 at 6:00pm – December 11 at 1:30pm

Slow Down, Unwind and Relax with us in Nature at Pierce Cedar Creek.
You will enjoy 2 Rejuvenating Yoga sessions with Michele and Marro as well as 3 Healthy Vegetarian Meals prepared by the onsite Chef.

We will begin Friday night with the perfect end to your work week – YOGA. After practice we will enjoy a healthy dinner together and then you may relax by the fire, enjoy a movie with us in the auditorium, or simply retire to your… private room.

Saturday we will wake with another Yoga session designed to inspire your day and then share a delicious breakfast in the dining hall. From here by mornings light you will be able to see the beautiful nature preserve that surrounds us.

After breakfast, you will have the opportunity to join a guided hike through the 661 acres of field, forest and wetlands, or relax as you choose.

We will all meet again to share one last meal in the dining hall, closing our experience – Until the next time that is.

Cost is
$155 Single rate
$135 Double rate

The cost includes Yoga, Meals and your accommodations.
Depending on weather we can hike, snowshoe or x-country ski.

Please contact Michele at Seva – 616-458-2541
or email us for information.

The facility can house 40 guests.

November 13th 3pm – 5pm
Bring body and soul into greater balance with an afternoon of nourishing yoga asana, meditation and pranayama breathing. We will enhance our experience with essential oils for deep renewal; unwind the tangles and tensions within.

$35 pp

November 24th 6pm – 7:30pm

“Ahimsa is the highest dharma. Ahimsa is the best tapas. Ahimsa is the greatest gift. Ahimsa is the highest self-control. Ahimsa is the highest sacrifice. Ahimsa is the highest power. Ahimsa is the highest friend. Ahimsa is the highest truth. Ahimsa is the highest teaching.“–Mahabharata XVIII:116.37-41.

Explore Deliberate practice, and how this has the ability to spark transformation at the speed of light.

Lets start a Conversation of how World Peace begins locally in our minds.
Share your personality with like minds as we flow to some Positive Vibrations all in the name of Non-Violence.

$20pp

** If you would like to book a private session or a Thai Yoga Massage with Yoga Dan he will be taking appointments for Nov 24 between 12 and 4pm. Please email for more info…

Thursday 10/7 – 6pm class.

Join us in the Thursday Vinyasa class for this fantastic opportunity to practice to the music of Girish! Cost will be the normal class rate plus $10.

Hear some examples at http://www.girishmusic.com/

Sept. 25/26, 4:30-6pm
Oct. 2/3, 9/10, 4:30 – 6pm
Oct. 2, 7pm – Tibetan Tantric Chanting for Peace

Topics include in this order-
Generosity, Morality, Patience, Joyous Effort, Concentration and Wisdom.


This is a donation based series – suggested $12 per or $65 for the series.

About Ven. Thupten Tsondu ( Tashi ) -
Venerable Gyudmed Ngarampa Thupten Tsondu (Tashi) was born in Tibet but fled to India in 1959 to seek political asylum along with his parents and the Dalai Lama. At age 13 he entered Gyudmed Tantric University to become a monk according to his wishes. In 1995 he was given a dialectic exam in front of 400 monks which resulted in the Geshe Ngarampa degree, a Ph.D. in Tibetan Tantric Buddhism.

He has visited the USA, Canada, Switzerland, England, Mongolia, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal and India and has taught ritual chanting, sand mandala construction and dialectic debate to monks at the Gyudmed Tantric, Gaden Jangtse and Drepung Gomang Monasteries of India and the Pethub Stengeyling and Gyud Monasteries of Mongolia. Tashi also served as chief administrator of Gyudmed Tantric University and wrote a book on tantric ritual.

Venerable Gyudmed Ngarampa Thupten Tsondu (Tashi) is currently a Buddhist spiritual teacher in Florida.

Chakra Journey – August 22, 10am – 11:30am

Discover your chakras in this vinyasa class designed to awaken your shakti. Chakras, literally, wheels, are energy centers within our bodies. The 7 major centers are located along the spinal axis, and each is associated with specific psycho-physical functions.
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Ubud, Bali. Your next Yoga Adventure.

I love taking students to a new place on the mat, a new space in your life and on travels around the world.

In January 2011 join me for the opening celebration of Stay Human, a beautiful Yoga and retreat center dedicated to bringing people together to practice Yoga. Meditation, Art and Music.
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Looking for a way to spend some quality time volunteering and make a positive impact in your community? Habitat for Humanity of Kent County has some great opportunities waiting for you! HFH is in need of individuals and groups for weekday volunteer opportunities. What a great way to spend time with your family while the kids are home for summer vacation! If you have extra time Monday-Friday, HFH would love to hear from you! For more information, contact Joni Jessup at 616.774.2431 x224 or jjessup@habitatkent.org.

200 Hour RYT Training begins in October at Seva!

The Seva Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training program has been designed to provide you with the training, practice and teaching experience to gain the skills and confidence necessary to become an effective Yoga teacher.

This Yoga teacher training course exceeds the curriculum requirements specified by Yoga Alliance in:Techniques, Teaching Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, Philosophy, Ethics, Lifestyle, and Practicum.

Also included in this program are additional workshops with Lynn Medow presenting a sessions on Modifications, Ethics & Philosophy, as well as an entire Anatomy Weekend. Natalie Donnellon will be presenting an Intro course to Ayurveda.

Join me for the transformation, it all begins this Fall!