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Phun Phestival Comes to
Santa Fe
Nations. Her gentle presence and warm
embrace have been described as “Di-
C
elebrate Sustainable
vine” by many around the globe. When
Santa Fe: A People,
asked to describe the experience of
Planet & Prosperity Phes-
God, Amma replies, “It is not possible
itval will be held July 18-
to adequately put into words the taste
19 at the new Santa Com-
of sugar to one who does not know the
munity Convention Cen-
meaning of the word ‘sweet’. One has
ter. The weekend event
to taste sugar to understand sweetness.
brings together local and
Similarly, God is pure experience, be-
national businesses, non- Amma
yond the mind and words”.
profit organizations, and
the public for a weekend of education, inspiration, empower-
Amma’s visit to Albuquerque will include free programs and
ment and celebration.
darshan embraces June 21, 22 and 25. Her retreat is June
Speakers at the event include Santa Fe icon Paolo Soleri
23-25. Retreat registration required. All programs will take
who will be share his work of “arcology”: architecture coherent
place at the Marriott Pyramid North in Albuquerque. For
with ecology. Known for designing Santa Fe’s famous Paolo
more information visit Amma.org or call 505-982-9801. See
Soleri Amphitheater, he is also the founder and designer of
ad on page 2.
Arcosanti–an experimental town under construction in cen-
tral Arizona, designed to be an alternative to urban sprawl.
America's number one populist Jim Hightower, national radio
commentator will entertain and educate with his fiery and Get in the Flow for Free
funny presentation. Bestselling author John Robbins will also
discuss healthy and socially responsible eating, and how it B
ODY of Santa Fe will hold an open house on June 13. The
event is being held for those who are either new to yoga
has changed thousands of lives around the world. or Nia, or those
Visitors to the expo can discover products, services and interested in try-
ideas to help them create happier, healthier and more sustain- ing out a new
able lives at over 120 booths and 50 classes. The weekend instructor or a
is being held in collaboration with and will partially benefit different style
Earth Care International. of yoga class.
Big Head Todd and The Monsters and The Tosh Meets BODY instruc-
Marley Band are the featured entertainment. tors will hold a
wide variety of
Tickets for the weekend are available at WorldWellness.org; mini class sam-
Tickets Santa Fe at 505-988-1234; and at the Lensic Theater plings including
Box Office. Prices range from $15 for an Expo Day Pass to $44 Restorative Yoga,
for a Weekend Pass that includes both evening concerts. For Vinyasa Flow, Nia, Beginner’s Yoga, and Kid’s Yoga.
more information call 505-217-3792. See ad on back cover. Restorative Yoga offers soothing and well-supported poses,
providing the opportunity to linger quietly for a few moments
and savor the simple sweetness of life. Vinyasa is a continuous
Albuquerque Gets Big Hug
flow of poses linked with breath to inspire and heal. The Nia
Technique explores finding health through movement. Begin-
K
nown as the “hugging woman of the world”, Amma will
ner’s Yoga is perfect for those who have never tried yoga before
make her annual visit to New Mexico on June 21-25. Over
and Kids Yoga, a lighthearted exploration of yoga postures,
the past 35 years Amma has hugged more than 25 million
pranayama and mantras, is for children ages 5-11.
people. The humanitarian may sit for as long as 18-20 hours
BODY will also be offering other specials at the center
straight without a break. One devotee says, “Amma’s hug is
exclusively during the hours of the open house.
like a gentle river caressing our parched souls. It is hard to
describe her embrace. It is an experience where my mind stops
This free event will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 2-6:30
and feels completely relaxed and loved”.
p.m. at BODY 333 Cordova Road in Santa Fe. For more infor-
Amma has earned international recognition for her
mation call 505-986-0362 or visit BodyofSantaFe.com. See
outstanding contributions to the world community and is
ad on page 25.
recognized as an extraordinary spiritual leader by the United
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