The Schtick (Facebook Stalkers)
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THIS IS A DOUBLE FEATURE SCHTICK SO IF YOU WANT MORE, READ ON.  "The only reason for time is so everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein I joined Facebook about 4 months ago and since then, I've been reacquainted with friends I'd given up for remnants of youth. A girl named Karen now living in Israel got in touch with me after not having seen her since 5th grade. A friend in Barcelona who I last spoke to in 1993 reached out. And many others who I'd not spoken to in years are now email pals. Until recently, I've been an advocate of Facebook. But about 13 days ago, I was contacted by a person who I actually hoped never to see again. He was an acquaintance from my youth who was, let's just say, annoying. Not so much a nerd as a pest, here's how I'd best describe him: He was the guy who would show up at parties and if he didn't feel wanted, he'd call the cops saying the party was too loud. He was the guy who would come over to watch the big game and root for the other team. He was the guy who would tell your girlfriend that you were flirting with another girl. He was the guy who would smoke cigarettes at your high school house party in your living room with all the nice furniture that your parents warned you about. He was the guy who would unknowingly cheat off your test in school and when he got caught, said to the teacher that you told him it was OK to look at your test. He was the guy who you would run into at the supermarket thus causing you to hide by the ice cream for 15 minutes until you could be sure he left. He was the guy who, when you ate dinner with him and tried to split the bill, he'd tell you "I didn't have any appetizers and I'm not paying for your spinach dip." He was THAT GUY. When I got a Facebook message the other day saying THAT GUY requested to be my friend, I just about burned my computer to the ground. I ignored his message. So he started sending me message after message after message after message. Then he got in touch with some of my other Facebook friends who told him where I teach yoga in LA. And THAT GUY showed up at my yoga class. I'm a pretty nice guy and I hate to sound negative but I think it's OK to find someone annoying and it's OK to never want to see a certain someone ever again. So I'm on the Facebook fence. I'm not sure it's good if everyone who's anyone knows where to find you. There are friends and annoyances from your past. And friends and annoyances from your present. And friends and annoyances from your future. But it seems the premise of Facebook is to get in touch with everyone always and forever and do it now! In a world where we are already struggling not to drown in a tempest of emails and information, does "keeping it simple" mean I'm falling behind the times or rising above the madness?
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The Schtick (White Snake)
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"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." Thomas Jefferson
We all lovingly remember when Janet Jackson was performing at the Super Bowl halftime show and her boobie popped out of her shirt. Let us not shy away from the reality that sometimes privates scream for attention. In some countries like Europe and the southern part of California known as Tijuana, nudity is not so taboo. But in more conservative places like Arizona, one best not wear their privates in public. Let me tell you a very true story.
Ten or so years ago, I was teaching yoga at a ritzy health club called the Gainey Village. I was not yet aware that certain yoga poses, when demonstrated by a man in loose fitting shorts, expose certain parts of the body. I happened to be wearing running shorts which leave room to breathe, if you know what I mean. To demonstrate a pose, I picked my leg by hooking by two big fingers around my big toe. And then I revolved my leg to the right. Watching the students suddenly amplified reactions, you'd have thought I did the most amazing pose ever.
One lady's eyes just about popped out of the sockets. A man just rolled up his mat and left. Another lady looked at her friend and whispered something naughty. A different man in the back of the room also rolled up his mat and left. Yet another lady covered her eyes in disgust. A third man rolled up his mat and left.
I thought to myself, "Wow David, you are really busting out some sweet yoga moves. Or else these people are really new to the ancient practice and just can't believe your amazing flexibility which must be over the top for these conservative male students."
Little did I know.
A week later I was called into the office at the Gainey Village. The manager sat me down and hesitantly explained, "Ah, David. I, ah, got a complaint from a client, who, ah, took your yoga class. She, ah, said that she was offended by the, ah, revealing nature of your, ah, clothing."
I didn't understand.
The manager continued, "Little pinkie took a look around and we the staff at the Gainey Village need little pinkie to stay in your pants."
But I still was unclear. Why was the manager being so abstract?
The manager continued, "I don't know what shorts you wear to teach yoga but it sounds like they were of the Dolfin variety."
But I still didn't get it.
Finally, the manager blurted out angrily, "Keep your ---- in your pants. If this happens again, I'll personally lead you and little pinkie straight out the door!"
Now I understood. And boy was I embarrassed. It's one thing to be reprimanded for showing up late for work or for performing poorly at work. But to be reprimanded for accidentally exposing your privates to an unsuspecting audience, that was the worst.
Soon thereafter, my good friend Max began calling me White Snake. And the rest is history.
Please don't be offended. Nowadays, I am cautious to protect against another incident of pinkie peek-a-boo. We all make mistakes. I just want to be honest with you all and wear mine on my sleeve; or maybe I should say "thru my shorts."
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| Yoga + Wine in Sicily
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"Tourists don't know where they've been, travellers don't know where they're going." Paul Theroux
It's not too late to join us for a week full of dreamy perfection that will instantly make this summer one of the all-time greatest. It's how it works. You get on a plane and fly to Rome. Then you get on another plane and fly to Sicily. It will take about 2/3 of a day to set yourself up for Aladdin style dream. You'll wonder if in a past life your asked your Genie for what is about to follow:
Waking up for a light breakfast and espresso, you'll head over to the yoga room whose open doors invite a cool Mediterranean breeze as you lie on your mat for my morning yoga. Themes will focus on the Sicilian philosophy of milking life for all it's worth; more time with family, more appreciation of food and wine, more sun, more rest, more love! Then co-host, wine sommelier, and native Sicilian Angela Gargano will guide you to hidden gems featuring the greatest pasta, the freshest seafood, the most perfect wine selections to accentuate flavors beyond your wildest imagaination. Each day will feature expert tours (rather than tourist book fiascos) leading you to ancient ruins from all the civilizations who ruled over Sicily (Byzantines, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Republicans, etc)
The dollar is terrible so if there's ever a time to explore Sicliy on a high-end luxurious yoga trip where one-price-covers-all, now is the time.
Email Angela for more info: blissflowyoga@yahoo.com
OR
Click here for more info
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Release date set for my debut book
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I finished my book which will be titled YEAH DAVE'S GUIDE TO LIVING THE MOMENT and now it needs to bake in the oven before it will be released on March 10, 2009 by Broadway Books/Random House. In the meantime, check out what will be AWESOME upcoming weekends later this summer in Memphis and Aspen.. These weekends feature accessible gateways by which to find a more deeply present moment and take time away from the bump and grind of everyday living. Such accessible gateways include flowing yoga, great music, exotic chocolate and fine wine Join me: June 27-29 at location in Midwest TBA August 1-3 at Breathe Yoga in Memphis, TN August 15-17 at King Yoga and Snowmass Wellness Festival in Aspen, CO
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| The Speech
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If
your working environment could benefit from some fresh perspective and
exotic chocolate, check out my Livin the Moment speech. I will show how
your everyday passions can unlock the power of a deeply present moment.
Modern research proves that one who is more present finds more success
in every aspect of life from work to marriage to parenting. Having been
presented to Veuve Clicquot and American Express to name a few, the
Livin' the
Moment speech is fresh, well-researched, and sexy (if I don't say so
myself).
Click here for more info
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| Chocolate and Wine at Work
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We spend more time at work than with our families. So strong relationships at work make life more productive and more fulfilling. But what if those work relationships could be fortified with exotic chocolate and fine wine?
I've co-created a 3 hour Livin' the Moment experience specifically tailored for the work environment. This experience offers the knowledge and lasting tools to stay relaxed and present in even the most stressful situations. Participants finish with an enhanced ability to focus the mind, prevent sickness and injury in the body, and stir passion. "Passion is the genesis of genius."
-The experience begins with a 1 hour inspirational speech that presents the predicament that adversely affects productivity, health and well-being: AN INABILITY TO BE IN THE MOMENT. Much of the speech is drawn from my upcoming book which will be published by Broadway Books/Random House in March 2009.
-Then I will lead you onto the mat for a fun, accessible yoga class set to great music. The yoga teaches how to release tension and utilize breathing as tool to stay present and ward off distraction. If Patriots quarterback Tom Brady can do yoga, so can the "tough guy" in your office.
-The experience finishes with an exploration of exotic Vosges chocolate and fine Sicilian wines. This is the payoff: one who is in the moment experiences enhanced perception. Everything is better, richer, sweeter when experienced in the moment.
Contact Pea@atoneyoga.com for more info
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Yeah Dave Yoga (around the world)
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Midwest, USA June 27-29
TBA
Memphis, TN August 1-3
(www.breatheyogamemphis.com)
Aspen, CO August 15-17
Snowmass Wellness Festival
More info TBA
Yoga + Wine in Sicily with Angela Gargano
August 31-September 5
More info
McCall, Idaho September 12-14
http://shantiyogastudio.org/home.htm
New York City September 25-28
(www.exhalespa.com)
Philadelphia, PA October 3-5
(http://www.dhyana-yoga.com/)
Houston, TX October 24-26
(www.yogarasa.net)
Vancouver, BC October 31-Nov 2
(http://www.semperviva.com)
Dallas, TX November 14-16
(www.livingyogadallas.com)
Sedona, AZ December 4-7
(www.miiamo.com)
Phoenix, AZ December
(www.atoneyoga.com)
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My Daily Yoga Schedule
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I teach daily yoga classes at Exhale in Santa Monica and Venice, California.
Monday and Wednesday, 2:30pm, Exhale Venice (these classes are only $8)
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30pm, Exhale Santa Monica
(Tuesday's class is only $10)
For more info check out:
Exhale in Santa Monica and Venice, CA
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Yoga in India With Redback Travels
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Ashley Ruback is leading a yoga trip to India August 3-20. With her tour group Redback Travels, you will:
Set out this August on an incredible journey to Kashmir, India. We'll
explore this breathtaking region during their best month of the year. Trek
in the magnificent Himalayas. Deepen your yoga practice with renowned
teacher, Ryan Redman. Seek adventure by river rafting, day hiking, fly
fishing, playing golf and cooking. Learn about Buddhist culture as you
experience the high desert city of Leh, Ladakh. Visit a village and support
the local trade by purchasing handicrafts such as Kashmir's famous pashmina
shawls, carpets, curtains and saffron (it's the best in the world). Last but
not least, sightsee around Delhi and hit some last minute shopping before
heading home.
This trip will be an incredible adventure and we are thrilled to offer such
a unique opportunity. Get out of the hot weather and immerse yourself in
breathtaking Kashmir.
For more info: www.redbacktravels.com
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Sincerely,
David Romanelli
Yeah Dave Yoga
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