Inspiration

According to an ancient shamanic blessing translated from Nahuatl:
??I release my partner from the obligation to complete me.
I release my parents from the feeling they failed with me.
I release my children from the need to bring me pride, so they can write their own paths to the rhythm of their hearts, as it whispers in their ear.
I don’t lack anything, I learn from all beings, all the time.
Thanking my grandparents and ancestors who came together to allow me to be alive and follow my path today.
I release them from past failures and unfulfilled desires, knowing they have done their best to travel their way of living with their standard of consciousness.
I strip my soul before their eyes that’s why they know I don’t hide or owe anything.
I must be faithful to myself more than ever by walking with heart wisdom, I know that I am fulfilling my life project, free from family loyalties that can disrupt my peace and happiness, this detachment is my responsibility.
I surrender the role of the saviour, to be the one who unites or meets the expectations of others.
I cherish my essence, my way of expressing it, even if not everyone can understand me.
I honour you, I love you and recognise you innocent.
I honour the divinity in me and you…
We are free.??~
Photograph: Thinloth Photography
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Kundalini Workshop – Awakening the 10 Bodies | June 26th | GOZO

MBY Kundalini Workshops take you through an introduction to the practice of Kundalini Yoga followed by a Kriya Set of practices, this months set will focus on Awakening the 10 Bodies.
As yoga practitioners, we learn that in addition to the Western way of looking at anatomy, there is also a more subtle, energetic anatomy to awaken to. One of the ways we can understand our existence and enhance our potential is to learn about and work with our Ten Bodies.
In Kundalini Yoga, we each have three mental bodies and six energy bodies, in addition to our physical body.
“If you understand that you are Ten Bodies, and you are aware of those Ten Bodies, and you keep them in balance, the whole universe will be in balance with you.”
The 10 Bodies Are:
*Positve Mind
*Negative Mind
*Neutral Mind
*Pranic Body
*Soul Body
*Physical Body
*Arcline
*Aura
*Subtle Body
*Radiant Body
Workshop Details:
When:
Saturday June 26th
11.00 – 15.30
Where:
Gharb, Gozo
Invest:
60 euros
Includes:
*morning kriya set to awaken the 10 bodies and intention setting
*healthy vegetarian lunch in our lush garden
*afternoon of chanting & a live soundbath
*tea and healthy dessert
Space is limited to 10 people
Full Payment secures booking
Space is limited to 10
email: info@michellebartoloyoga.com to book
SatNamNamaste
Michelle x
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Kundalini Workshop | Become a Magnet for Miracles | May 22nd | GOZO

Can you feel your heart? Can you express how it feels? Can you feel the infinite love you are capable of?
This workshop will work with a set of movements that energise our hearts capacity for love inside & out.
It will strengthen the energy we carry so more love vibrations come our way ?
When:
Saturday May 22nd
11.00-15.30
Where:
Gharb, Gozo
Invest:
60 euros
*full payment secures space
*no refunds available
*limited spaces
*payments accepted through Revolut, Paypal, or direct BOV bank transfer
Includes:
*morning writing exercises, meditation & movement practices on our rooftop with sea views
*healthy vegetarian lunch in our lush garden
*afternoon of chanting, meditation & sound bathing
*tea and healthy treat
*a supportive community 😉
Become a magnet for miracles. A soul who is light. A heart that is calm.
SatNamaNamaste
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Inspiration

“No matter the state of the world, or how dark the shadow that has fallen on our city, I find it curiously comforting to know that if you plant a seed and give it sunlight and water, it will grow.”
Sarah Jio – All the Flowers in Paris

Lizzie Riches – Growing With the Garden

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NAMASCLAY – Yoga & Pottery Workshop May 29th | GOZO

In both Yoga & Pottery you must have a solid centred base to start, learn to stay attentive, do not let yourself be pulled, stay strong but soft, be still, gentle but very precise, stay slow and patient.
MBY KriyaAsana Yoga by Michelle Bartolo will focus on Waking Up the heart centre – our hands are directly linked to the heart and the fingers to the brain, we will circulate the energy in mind & body so you can transmit that through your hands into your clay creations. Michelle Bartolo has been instructing Yoga for 17 years and blends the practices of Kundalini & Vinyasa Flow to bring you a holistic practice.
Mark Ciavola aka Potters Thumb will be introducing you to the Art of Pottery.
Clay runs through Mark’s veins thanks to his mother Anna who has been a major influence and inspiration through out engaging Mark in the mesmerising art and crafts of ceramics since an early age starting in Malta.
What’s Included:
* Morning full of yogic practices with MBY
* Healthy Vegetarian Lunch
*  3 hour Pottery Workshop with Potters Thumb
When:
Saturday May 30th
11 – 5pm
Where:
Gharb, Gozo
Invest:
* 80 euros
*Full payment secures space
*Workshop is limited to 6 persons
For further information please contact Michelle Bartolo info@michellebartoloyoga.com
SatNamNamaste ?
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Voiceless Views – Silent Retreat | May 14-16th | GOZO

MBY will be hosting a weekend retreat for those who crave not speaking for a couple days and going inwards.
The retreat will include yoga, chanting & guided meditations so as your guide/teacher I will be speaking as I guide the classes – all students joining are asked to remain silent for the weekend – in any case a problem arises and you feel you need to discuss something we can set a time within the weekend to do that together.
All meals will be liquid & vegan based: smoothies, juices, soups, tea & water for the whole weekend.
Itinerary:
Friday
* 4-6pm Arrivals
* 6.30pm Welcome Vegan Liquid
Dinner
* 8pm Evening meditation
Saturday
* 8am KriyaAsana Yoga
* 10.30am Liquid Vegan
Breakfast
* 12pm Silent Meditation Walk
* 2.30pm Liquid Vegan Lunch
* 5pm Restorative Yoga &
Chanting
* 7pm Liquid Vegan Dinner
Sunday
* 8am KriyaAsana Yoga
* 10am Liquid Vegan Breakfast
* 11am Check out
This retreat will be limited to maximum 6 people.
Times are fluid as we will see how we flow.
Investment:
(includes accommodation, meals and all guided yoga, meditation & chanting sessions)
Single Room 400 euros
Shared Room 250 euros
Full payment secures booking
Payments can be made via Revolut, Paypal or direct deposit BOV
Please inbox me to book in
You don’t have to look for anything, just look.
You do not have to listen for special sounds, just listen.
You do not have to accomplish anything, just be.
And in the looking,
And the listening,
And the being
I find
Me.
-Ann Lewin, poet
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Aprils Newsletter – Grow Like a Garden

A Gardens Growth Just Happens…

Welcome to Spring readers, although it’s not feeling so Spring like in some countries we are getting closer!

We’ve been tending to our garden here, pulling weeds, trimming trees & planting seeds.
You can see the garden flourish right away from the love & attention. Our bodies & minds are no different.

Last month we visited each centre in the body to create connection and notice where we felt disconnected as we fertilised the soil of our  inner Secret Garden.

This month we will plant the seeds that we wish to grow in each energy centre of our body. We will offer patience, support, love and lots of breaths. We will not force our seeds to grow, we will allow them to get there in their own time – offering loving kindness as they find their own way. 

Here is April’s Soundbath Meditation by Fire, Earth & Ether. We will travel through each energy centre together and plant what we wish to grow. Please do subscribe to my channel to stay updated with all free offerings.

Remember that the Universe responds to your frequency. It doesn’t recognise your personal desires, wants or needs. It only understands the frequency in which you are vibrating at. If you are vibrating in the frequency of fear, guilt or shame you are going to attract things of a similar vibration. If you are vibrating in the frequency of love, joy & abundance, you are going to attract things that support that frequency.
It’s kinda like tuning into a radio station. You have to be tuning into the energy you want to manifest into your life. Change your mindset & it will change your life – Kundalini Awakening 

Wishing you all a Spring full of new beginnings, vibrancy & magnetic energy. Our lives reflect what we have on the inside…

SatNamNamaste
Michelle xx

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Kundalini Workshop for Strength, Freedom & Courage

MBY Kundalini Kriya Workshop
For those who are seasoned to the practice and equally for those who are not & would like a taster of what this practice is all about.
We will be working with a few specific sequences for strength, freedom & courage.
The morning will consist of meditation & movement practices. We will then break for a healthy vegetarian lunch before we reconvene for the afternoon session which will include chanting, intention practices & meditation.
When:
Saturday April 24th
11.00 – 15.oo
Where:
Gharb, Gozo (will send address once booking is made)
Investment:
60 euros (limited to 8 participants)
Full payment secures space
Payments can be made via Revolut and/or Paypal
Contact me to book your spot.
Details re payment will be forwarded once you book via private message or email: info@michellebartoloyoga.com
Looking forward to spreading the gems of this practice.
Feel free to reach out with any questions and/or concerns
‘Today is the tomorrow you were worried about Yesterday’ – Anthony Hopkins
SatNamNamaste ?
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