Discussing Halloween's party and sort the clothes for T.Turnovski - school in V.Tarnovo

Today in our CAS class we were discussing the Halloween party.We chose the prizes for the party.It was so funny, as you can see from the pictures.We liked the prizes and we did not want to give them to the other students,but we have to :D :)))

 After we chose the prizes for the party ,we sorted the clothes for the children without parents in T.Turnovski - school in Veliko Tarnovo.It was so nicely and sad in the same moment , because we were feeling really good because we help to these children when we collected all of these clothes and it was so sad because we have everything and they do not have anything.After we sorted the clothes I felt really pleasant that we did something beneficial for these children

Local Project : IB brochure

On 26^th of October came out the first edition of the I.B brochure.First we printed 50 copies , but they finished for minutes ( I don’t exaggerate they finished in the first big break).Then we printed 30 copies and we sold them too . We were so happy because all of the students liked the brochure.

After we counted the money , Loretta told who are the winners from the lottery.I was so surprised because I was one of the winners . I won a sweet pen , with which we will write the future articles in the newspaper J

Fourth Yoga Lesson

On 25^th was my fourth yoga lesson.I was so tired because I finished school at 16:00 o’clock , but I went ot my yoga class.I was feeling so calm , so when we started with the relaxation I fell a sleep.After the class my  neighbour told me that she was next to me and she was talking to me because she wanted to wake me up , but I did not wake up.When I went home I felt like a newborn baby.J

Decorative Ceramic Club & Discussing the Halloween party

On 21^st of October in our CAS class we were discussing the Halloween party.We talked about our costumes and about the program on the Halloween evening :)
 Then I decoupaged  my box.It was so funny.I really liked my box and when my mom come back from China this will be a present for her. I am sure that she will like it too . I eagerly expect the next Decorative Ceramic class.
It was so fun while I was making my box it was difficul too , but at the end I liked it a lot :)

Third Yoga Lesson

On 18th of October was my third yoga lesson.I was sick, with terrible headache.I'm still sick,but I'm better after my yoga class.
Irina(our teacher) taught us how to make Lotus Posture :

It was so interesting .. I cant wait till the next class =)
I know that yoga is so popular in Hollywood and when I went home I was searching who of the famous stars are practicing yoga.I found that are so many people one of the most famous are Madonna,Cameron Diaz,etc.
I also read that  Ricky Martin practices yoga every day :) When I read these thing I was feeling like a famous Hollywood star :P :P

Discussing Decoupage Activities,Halloween party and the first edition of our newspaper

On 14^th October we had a CAS meeting where we discussed the Halloween party ,the first edition of our newspaper and we discussed how to decoupage our boxes.I hope that the Halloween party will be great,because we are so excited about it.I hope that everything with our newspaper will be okay too, because we have a lot of work.

Decorative Ceramic Clum - Visited Art Shop "Gama"

My classmates went to this Art Shop "Gama" on 7th of October,but I was on eye doctor on this time,so I did not go with them. I was so sad , because I really wanted to go there... so I decided to go alone without them and on 14th of October I went there.

It has so much different things for painting and papers …It was so interesting. I took a business card on one Art teacher and in the summer I will go on art courses.

 P.S I liked the shop and I will definitely visit it again.I liked all of the art things in there,

These are some of the things that I bought from there

Second Yoga Lesson

On 11th of October was my second yoga lesson. I was so sad through the whole day,but of course I went to the yoga class. We started the class and I really felt better,because with the breathing exercises bad energy go out of your body and you are like a new person

This is a picture made by my mother after meditation

 When I went home I was so enthusiastic so .. I read about the Yoga system and now I will share what I found , I am sure that you will like it :)

Hatha Yoga
Ha and tha, the sun and moon, refer to the two opposite currents that regulate all processes in our body. There is nothing mysterious about it because anything in our universe exists because of a positive and negative charge. Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Kriya Yoga are specifically dealing with the intention of gaining control over the flow of these life-currents.
Hatha Yoga is known for the asanas or postures. It is thought that by perfecting the body, creating a healthy physical condition, and raising Kundalini (dormant energy) upwards along the spine, the body becomes better prepared for yogic awakening. The first effects felt are usually improved health and strengthened nervous system. Some Hatha Yogis may even demonstrate control over internal organs, blood flow, and breathing. The ability of some Yogis to even stop the breathing and heart beat completely for a period of time has been demonstrated under laboratory settings. Traditional Hatha Yoga consists of:
1. Asanas (postures);
2. Shat Karmas (six cleansing techniques, also known as Shat Kriyas);
3. Pranayama (control of breathing with retention);
4. Bandhas (locks) and Mudras (seals) for the regulation of Prana (life-force) and Kundalini; and
5. Samadhi (Union with God, realization of the Self, ecstasy, nirvana).
There are many good books available on this subject and one is wise to have a copy handy that also include pictures of the various asanas and mudras.

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Raja Yoga / Radja Yoga
Raja Yoga means royal and is sometimes called the crown of Hatha Yoga. Raja adds concentration after body and mind are cleaned and trained to stay calm and attentive. The improvement in our power of concentration, as a result of Raja Yoga, moves all of our attention towards the source of our Being in order to become that Being. Raja Yoga is a complete system, also refered to as Ashtanga Yoga because of the eight (ashta) limbs (anga) the system rests on.
The Eight Limbs (Ashta-anga) are:
1. Restraints (yamas: harmlessness, truthfulness, non-stealing, control of senses)
2. Disciplines (niyamas: cleanliness, purification of body, mind and nervous system, study of metaphysical principles, contemplation on God)
3. Postures (asanas)
4. Control of breathing and life-currents (pranayama)
5. Turning the attention within (pratyahara)
6. Concentration (dharana)
7. Meditation (dhyana: prolonged periods of perfect concentration and contemplation)
8. Holy Trance (Samadhi)

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Bhakti Yoga (Union through Devotion and Love)
Bhakti Yoga is the Yoga of selfless love, compassion, humility, purity and the desire and serious intention to merge with God. It is nothing else than to follow the 'First Commandment': "to love God with all your heart, mind and soul."
The following persons are known as outstanding examples of Bhakti Yogis:
·  Daya Mata
·  Shree Maa
·  Anandamayi Ma (1896 - 1982)
·  Mother Teresa (1910 - 1997)
·  Ma Yoga Shakti
·  Mata Amritanandamayi (Ammachi)

Bhakti Yoga Meditation - a complete guide for understanding the philosophy and practice of bhakti for practitioners at any level. Following the teachings of Jagadguru Shri Kripaluji Maharaj, we offer online meditation instructions, mp3 downloads of meditation kirtan, lectures and other helpful accessories, tips and suggestions for you to progress in your bhakti meditation.

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Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of Knowledge)
Jnana Yoga is practical Philosophy/Metaphysics. It is both theory and practice. Jnana Yoga uses the intellect as a tool to understand that our true Self is behind and beyond our mind. It is a Quest for the Self by direct inquiry into "who we are." It is, however, a mistake to think that the Source could be found with the intellect alone.
For the purpose of Self-discovery, Jnana Yoga probes the nature of the Self through the question: Who am I? Through persistent probing, fixing our attention on the source of our Being, we regain our real Self. We remember who we are. The inquiry, as the result of practising Jnana Yoga, leads us towards clear Awareness by removing our attention from that which we are not. Along with Bhakti Yoga (Devotion), Jnana is listed among the best approaches for becoming aware of the eternal Self (God).
Shankara and Ramana Maharshi are the classic authorities concerning Jnana Yoga. Like Hatha and Raja Yogis, Jnana Yogis also acknowledge the relationship between breathing and thinking. They found that breathing slows automatically through concentration on the "I-AM."
For more in-depth information, please see extended article: Jnana Yoga

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Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga refers to actions designed to rid the body and mind of obstructions. Kriya Yoga is a complete system including mantras, meditation, and other techniques towards controlling the life-force and bringing calmness and control over body and mind. The goal is to unite with pure Awareness (God). Since pure Awareness is our original condition, it is also referred to as Self-awareness.
The following organizations are known to be genuine sources for the original techniques:
·  Ananda Church of Self-Realization
·  Center for Spiritual Awareness (CSA)
·  Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF)
For more in-depth information, please see our extended article: Kriya Yoga

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Karma Yoga (Self-less work for our fellow neighbour)
Karma is the total sum of all our actions (mental and physical), in this life and before. Karma Yoga is the yoga of Service or self-transcending Action, whereby the yogi directs all actions towards God. By serving God and humanity (without selfishness, egoism, and attachment) the heart becomes pure, the ego fades and, over time, or even over many lifetimes, one becomes increasingly in tune and unified with God. Enlightenment (Samadhi, nirvana, union with God) is naturally realized through Karma yoga
These are the six yoga systems.I hope you will like the information from : 
http://www.self-realization.com/articles/yoga/yoga_systems.htm

The International Teacher's Day

The day after my classmates baked the cakes and we all together wrote the fortunes we had to bring them at school.In the second school brake we went to the teacher’s room and greeted them for their holiday.They were really suprised and it was so nice to hear that they liked the cupcakes and the fortunes on them.All day they were talking how good the cakes were

Fortunes for the "International Teacher's Day

5th of October the International Teacher's Day,we went in Marti's Flat.It was so funny,but a  I little bit cannoying and excausted too(when we were writing the 50th fortunes for the cupcakes)

First Yoga Lesson

On 4th of October was my First Yoga Lesson.Place - School in Gorna Orqhovitca.I went there at about 19:00 and I met my teacher Irina Velkova,then I introduced myself to the other people of the group.So the class started.First we started with breathing techniques.Our teacher Irina showed us how to breath with stomach,chest and then with shoulders.It was so interesting because if you breath properly it is easier  to make the excersise.Than she learned us how to relax.It was amazing.I felt like I was in different world,world without problems.
I eagerly expect the next yoga class. :))))

Decorating ceramic plates

On 30th of September was our first meeting of the Decorative Ceramic Club!

We met our teacher Miroslava Petarcheva at 13:45 in the library.I was so enthusiastic for this meeting.
So we started making the plates.It was so fun,but for me it was difficult to cut an ornaments form the decoupage paper sheet.I am so happy with the result of my hard work and commitment to a plate.
I have never before heard about what is Decoupage?so..when I went home I searched and I found this .. I think that it will be interesting to read this :)
Definition of Decoupage: art produced by decorating a surface with cutouts and then coating it with several layers of varnish or lacquer
Decoupage on wiseGEEK: For those who enjoy a good craft project, homemade worry boxes can be constructed out of unfinished wooden jewelry boxes, which can be found in many craft shops, and some creative painting or decoupage.
In a child’s room, for example, you can cut out pictures from wallpaper border and decoupage them to lampshades for the bedside tables(I found this in http://www.wisegeek.com/topics/decoupage.htm )