Diary Entries
July 31, 2008:
There is so much happening right now, that I have had a hard time keeping up with this blog. Let me give a quick download.
- We had such an incredible time hanging out at Harmony Festival. I had the opportunity to sing and do spoken word while Paula Coles band was doing sound check, introduce and dance on the stage with Damian Marley and Arrested Development and a part of an incredible music festival.
We had an ecstatic time chilling in as I hosted the "ambiotic lounge", where I got to introduce Alex Grey, a revolutionary artist and we danced to the hypnotic rhythm of one of my favorite Sufi artists, Sukhawat Ali Khan Band.
I got to lead a guided meditation in the morning sunshine and do what I love to do most which is center myself, by leading others to do the same at the Eco Village.
Most importantly we saw right before our eyes, the gathering of thousands and thousands of people come together to dance, sing, play and be 1 in Harmony, (my middle name if you did not know) in some way, be a part of huge life transformational festival. Here is my right hand and associate Alex Westmore (it was her birthday) who I could not it without and we are basking in the glow of the days events.
We got to ask questions, rap out and participate in prayers with Goddess Alchemy, Astarius and Soul Eye.
We are intending to post up footage from the highlights of this great event soon, so please check back.
- My daughter Jade and I share a birthday week and we had a great week of celebrations. We got hugged by Ammachi the hugging saint and played with David Wolffe and friends up in Topanga.
- We also threw a birthday party for my daughter with music a slip and slide and a kiddies pool. Jade's dad had quite the time, being the hose an constant part of the water amusement. YAY!
- The kids loved the raw and vegan Strawberry cake, even though they had a cooked organic choice they could not tell the difference and gobbled it all up.
Her best friends are Sofia (Donna Delory's daughter), Safiyah (Rocky Duwani's daughter), and Liv, (Craig Cameron Olsen's daughter) , so needless to say, the adults had some good live music to listen get emerged in and we really enjoyed ourselves.
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer as much as I am!
Give Thanks and Praises,
Rainbeau
Thank you to everyone who helped in the participation of these events. Alex, Carlo, Kammallajah, Rick and all our friends.
April 29th, 2008:
I am in the Houston Airport Lounge, on my way back from Brazil, headed home to Los Angeles. My trip to Sao Paulo was truly inspiring in every way and I will carry the people of that city with me forever.
The first event that we did was in the Unique Garden, which was a very special place. We had a press conference where I taught a yoga class to some very fun and enthusiastic members of the press from all over South America. I also got to spend some time meditating with three other lovely yoga teachers from the surrounding areas: Xiomara from Columbia, Ana Paola from Mexico and Lilly Hastings from Brazil.
It was a true pleasure to feel the inspiration of the Brazilian canopy that is connected to the world's treasured Amazonian forests. It holds a very special place in my heart and memory. But this time, I would say that the Unique Gardens is a perfect blend of esthetic quality and nature. If left up to me, I would have spent even more time there, meeting and meditating away on the possibility of deep relaxation amongst the fresh air and beautiful landscape.
After the gardens, we went to a site visit, which was in a huge warehouse converted into a beautiful, modern space for the 3,000 attendees at the next day's convention. The convention center was inside what would be the equivalent of New York City's Central Park.
Here, I am smiling below one of the many quotes they had of mine (translated into Portuguese). I think this one says, "Play a sport without opponents, where you break your own records...Play Yoga."
Teaching a 1,000 plus class, and having so many focused people in one room, was an experience like no other. It was an experience like no other, to have so many focused people all in one room. Although it was hard to get to everyone, I definitely felt them all and hope that they all felt me. I had 15 assistants walking around, making sure that all our yoga friends were staying in alignment. Everyone had on a special bamboo adidas yoga shirt with a "Play Yoga" logo and my silhouette.
We brought our "Play Yoga spirit" to the heart of the city for a 15,000 person concert. We went directly from the convention, without even time to get into a dress. But I didn't mind; I just shook it on stage in the awesome adidas Techfit line. It's form fitting and flattering, and the Powerweb made me feel confident enough to dance in front of all those people and amongst the dolled up Brazilian beauties.
I am now a huge fan of Jorge Beng Jor who surprised me with an onstage introduction. I felt electrified as I sweat and felt the energy of the heart and of the Sao Paulo Samba.
April 24th, 2008
I am in Sao Paulo, Brazil settling in for an action packed weekend. It feels great to be here, and they are taking really good care of me. They seem to go the extra distance with everything they do.
I'm finally looking at the pictures from the fitness academy I did in Shanghai, China. I've included some of my favorites.
April 23rd, 2008:
It's time that I start logging my daily experiences, because although I think that I'll clearly remember them, they become a little less clear as time goes by.
I am on a plane right now headed to Brazil, via Houston. I'm going there to teach thousands of people yoga. All of the yoga "guru's" will be joining me and I will be sharing everything I have to share.
All of our lives are a true gift and as we are slowly or quickly leaving our bodies, we may as well lengthen the moment by being completely in awe of the "present" that is right before us...
See photos from my trip to Brazil in my new photo gallery! Click Here
