Last weekend, Monisha taught a fundraising yoga class at the Three Jewels.

Monisha has been studying with TAS for a bit over a year now.  She has been actively showing in the NYC art community, having done artist residency in upstate NY as well as being featured in the book: 5 Year Plan with her contemporary art.  Please join us in thanking her for her efforts and love.

“As we all know, the earthquake in Haiti has left a devastated nation and people behind in it’s wake. We can no longer sit back and do nothing. We are all connected and cannot live separately from the suffering and the joy in the world. What’s happening in Haiti is happening to each one of us, even though we may not be aware of it.

Being inspired by the people around me who were all doing their part in helping, I decided to offer a Benefit Yoga Class where 100% of the proceeds went to a charity to help Haiti. The Three Jewels generously offered their space for this event.
There were 15 of us in class. At the end of the asana class, Michael Kwiecinski led a Tonglen meditation for Haiti. I thank all those who contributed to this effort. We raised $365. The proceeds will go to SOS Childrens Village International.

I am blessed to have been part of this. Thank you all, Thank you, Pema.”

-Monisha

If the mouth goes faster than the hand…..not good – Pema

Dear T.A.S,

Our class has 2 asssitant teachers, Yoni and Kevin.

Yoni and Kevin have been studying with Pema’la for couple years now, and are on their way to finishing the 35 Buddhas soon.

Below are some of their work.

Kevin’s Green Tara

Yoni’s Buddha

baby buddha surrounded by the bodhisattvas!

Say hi to Leora, Yoni and Renee’s baby girl~

“Aoron Sinift, an artist, is putting together a cloth book of paintings
and the proceeds of the sale will go to Doctors without Borders.  He approached me to contribute ‘revelation’ after seeing my work online.
The other participating artists are Yoko Ono, Francesco Clemente, Donald
Baechler and 28 other wonderful artists. 
I am so honoured to be asked and to be in such company and for such a beautiful cause.”  -Monisha Raja-

Congratulations Monisha for being active in the art community and inspiring all of us!

Please see more on the 5 Year Plan at: http://www.5yearplan.org

happy new years everyone, and thank you for partying with us!

yoni is almost finished with the tattoo. we did the clouds on sunday. one more session to go. incredible work.
- matt


Katy, Mimi and I started our first painting,

It’s coming, slowly but beautifully!

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