The Intention of Yoga Plantation

Yoga Plantation, is a consciousness cultivating enterprise created with the intention of planting seeds of awareness with our inspiring products and services. Our mission is to support transformation and energetically move the planet, one person at a time, into harmony with our true nature: Peace.

Guided by the mission to positively contribute to change on a global scale, we offer products and create inspiring spaces as exclusive sanctuaries in the midst of daily living to support the developing whole person. The importing aspect of our business is another way we connect and create relationships internationally while bringing unique gifts to our clients from around the world.

Why "Yoga Plantation?" A plantation is a place for the planting of seeds and the cultivation of that which has been planted and yoga means union. Essentially, we are creating meditative places, bringing together people, and offering things to benefit the blossoming emergence of who and what we all really are. We cater to sophisticated, eccentric tastes in boundless ways, including only that which is truly beneficial and in support of Self-cultivation and awakening.

Yoga Plantation is intimate, sacred spaces with soul-nourishing products and services created with the pure intention of consciously cultivating Health, Happiness, and Wholeness.

Signature Spa Body Products

Escape to places where beauty and well-being converge We invite you to experience our unique, signature line of spa products created to calmly awaken your true essence with an inspiring blend of essential oils. Nourishing, cleansing, and sophisticated, our soy candle, body butter, lotion, bath salts, and incense are perfect for daily use at home and the office. Coming Soon 2008: Sugar & Salt Scrub, Linen Spray, Soap, Massage Oil and Air Diffuser. All items can be purchases direct from our web site at www.yogaplantation.com

HOME by Yoga Plantation

We Presents our Home Furniture & Accessories Sale Pieces include: Teak, benches, teak chairs,wooden & bronze statues, terrazzo vases, medium cabinets, armoire, credenza, garden carved stone alter caves, stone garden pots, a variety of bamboo and many more. Private viewing by appointment only, feel free to call or email us. Stay tuned for our store location in Los Angeles, CA. Many of the furniture can be purchased on our website at http://www.yogaplantation.com/ Our pieces have been individually hand selected for your enjoyment of bringing you a pieces of the Balinese culture for you to experience.

Dec 5, 2007

Eat, Pray, Love . . . . .


I've been hearing about this book for many months now and have finally decided to pick it up today. For those of you that have read the book tell me about how this has affected your life experience and what shifts you have made to self honor yourself.

A Billion . . . . . . . . . .

Food for thought.....

A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.

C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in
the Stone Age.
D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate our government is spendi ng it.

While this thought is still fresh in our brain, let's take a look at New Orleans It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division . . Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D), is presently asking the Congress for $250 BILLION to rebuild New Orleans. Interesting number, what does it mean?

A. Well, if you are one of 484,674 residents of New Orleans (every man, woman, child), you each get $516,528.
B. Or, if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787.
C. Or, if you are a family of four, your family gets $2,066,012.

Washingto n, D.C .. HELLO!!! ... Are all your calculators broken??

> Tax his land,
> Tax his wage,
> Tax his bed in which he lays.
> Tax his tractor,
> Tax his mule,
> Teach him taxes is the rule.
> Tax his cow,
> Tax his goat,
> Tax his pants,
> Tax his coat.
>
> Tax his ties,
> Tax his shirts,
> Tax his work,
> Tax his dirt.
>
> Tax his tobacco,
> Tax his drink,
> Tax him if he tries to think.
>
> Tax his booze,
> Tax his beers,
> If he cries,
> Tax his t ears.
>
> Tax his bills,
> Tax his gas,
> Tax his notes,
> Tax his cash.
>
> Tax him good and let him know
> That after taxes, he has no dough.
>
> If he hollers,
> Tax him more,
> Tax him until he's good and sore.
>
> Tax his coffin,
> Tax his grave,
> T ax the sod in which he lays.
> Put these words upon his tomb,
> "Taxes drove me to my doom!"
>
> And when he's gone,
> We won't relax,
> We'll still be after the inheritance TAX!!
>
> Accounts Receivable Tax
> Building Permit Tax
> CDL License Tax
> Cigarette Tax
> Corporate Income Tax
> Dog License Tax
> Federal Income Tax
> Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
> Fishing License Tax
> F ood License Tax
> Fuel Permit Tax
> Gasoline Tax
> Hunting License Tax
> Inheritance Tax
> Inventory Tax
> IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax),
> IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax),
> Liquor Tax,
> Luxury Tax,
> Marriage License Tax,
> Medicare Tax,
> Property Tax,
> Real Estate Tax,
> Service charge taxes,
> Social Security Tax,
> Road Usage Tax (Truckers),
> Sales Taxes,
> Recreational Veh icle T ax,
> School Tax,
> State Income Tax,
> State Unemployment Tax (SUTA),
> Telephone Federal Excise Tax,
> Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax,
> Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax,
> Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax,
> Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax,
> Telephone State and Local Tax,
> Telephone Usage Charge Tax,
> Utility Tax,
> Vehic le License Registration Tax,
> Vehicle Sales Tax,
> Watercraft Registration Tax,
> Well Permit Tax,
> Workers Compensation Tax.
>
> STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
> Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
> We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom staye d home to raise the kids. What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!?' And I still have to "press 1" for English. I hope this goes around THE USA at least 100 times! What the heck happened?????


My thought is:
This is a sad example of greed (selfishness). But society allows this to happen . . . what ever happened to fighting back and standing up for what you believe and know in your heart and soul. It's like America's soul died.

What can you do to make a shift in your life and those around you.....something to ponder.

Nov 18, 2007

The 9th Dimension of Being Human

November:
The 9th dimension of being Human: honoring the subtleties, diving into the unknown, cultivating divine intuition--this is a long waited cycle of completion and mastery.


After our boost in financial challenges, business, purpose and healing in October, we are ready to complete loose ends and unfinished business. 9 is a cycle that requires patience and some endurance so we can change inside-out to be ready for a new start or to achieve the next level of growth. This is a time of both settling-in and processing new ideas and notions.


It is a great time to master unfinished business and practices (9 is perfection). Good period to get in tune with the subtleties of the universe. Mastery of the self – it is a growth period – may be challenging at times – try to take it as your next step of expansion. 9 can be experienced as restless period – endurance is a must. Try to complete unfinished matters rather than start new initiatives (it is not the best times to start new projects – wait for mid-December)


Feminine influences are on the rise; welcome and trust your intuition.


Like an 8 cycle, a 9 cycle may be a time of recognition – in a deeper way – recognizing the subtleties within us as well as being known by others. The activities and the results (or reactions) we created in October will be assessed and configured this month. What no longer serves us will go away and elements of expansion and growth will push us ahead. Manifestation may come in many forms (professional, relationship, living situation…) This 9 cycle is a longer one and will continue through the third week of December. Pay attention to everything around you even if you feel sloppy at times.


Try to be tuned into every day subtleties – mastering the mysteries of life. Notice details you have not paid any attention to before such as the people who cross your path, your environment, your form of speech and form of thought.In a completion cycle there may be a tendency to react out of fear of the unknown. Trust the mystic flow. The unknown has greater plans of mastery and expansion then one can even imagine (it is the subtle body that is moved by collective subtleties). Watch your reactions as they rise – increase your meditation time (in any form). With fear comes Jealousy – notice that – focus on your journey your mystery in mastery – avoid the tendency to compare. Sense of greater purpose will rise – the mind will search for specific goals to get attached to (don’t pay attention to that tendency).


With 18 as a significant number – there will be more mutual carrying in the air – 18 is the compassion and vulnerability of what it is to be human. Trust the universal love that is far more pronounced this time and is far more real then you can perceive (especially in the positive pole where 9 stands for generosity and altruism).


The month is “packaged” in spiritual mastery – try to stick to the higher vibrations focusing on the higher good and higher will. In surrender there is no duality. When a moment of conflict arises ask the divine, “what would you like me to do?” and listen – be yourself.


In love and light,

Akiva Sat Narayan

Rose Bowl Flea Market

We wanted to send our thanks to those who made our furniture sale such a success. We look forward to our next sale and shipment of our new container in the coming months. We will be sure to keep you posted as to when our next event is. Otherwise you are more than welcome to visit our website at http://www.yogaplantation.com/ to make any purchases. Much ALOHA.

Aham Prema (ah-hum pray-mah) - I AM Divine Love

Saying the mantra Aham Prema (ah-hum pray-mah), Sanskrit for “I am divine love,” awakens this power within. Divine Love is the purest form of love, an emanation that enhances and cherishes one's self and others. This love empowers the development of one’s highest level of self by:

~Facilitating one’s communion with and trust in divinity and the Divine Creator*Uncovering and nurturing one’s mastery while fulfilling their divine purposes; blossoming those actions that are felt strongest in their hearts*Enabling one to relate best with and be of service to others
~Enhancing one’s experience of life and sharing the journey: injoyment, creativity, personal and universal truths, while transcending fear into love.

I have been chanting this mantra for over a week now and its been life changing. I came accross this site that I feel will empower and enlighten you to a better knowledge of Aham Prema and its gift at http://ahamprema.com/. Look forward to hearing about your thoughts and experience.

Signature Body Line

As we continue to refine and develope our products we would love to hear from all those who have taken the leap to experience the essense of our fragance.

We look forward to hearing from you soon. Sending you peace, light and love to make life more enjoyable.