Good News!

You can still get my new E-book on Losing Weight Fast & Forever for FREE!  So if you would like a copy go enter your name and email address so you can get it right NOW!

Bad News …

This E-book got such great reviews when I took it in for a review of my peers they all told me to take it off my website as a FREE Give-Away and get it published or make it a part of a bigger product (in the works)!  Therefore, this E-book will only be available as a free download for a few more days.

More Good News!

The free E-book will soon be replaced on my website with a Free-Report on my very best tips and strategies for losing weight successfully.  I’ve already begun working on it, and it turns out I have more tips than I even realized!  So watch for that!

Also, I’ll be doing another Webinar!  I’ll be partnering with someone on this one, so stay tuned.  I’m going to make a very special offer to those who would like to join me on a program and take their health to a new level, get some personalized support, and achieve their goals of losing excess fat forever!  We are in the planning stage and will set the date soon – so watch for that!

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More than 30 years ago I found a small book which changed my way of thinking.  This book changed my thinking about Spirituality, Physics, and Life.  This book was written about one of the four branches of Yoga, Gnani Yoga. Yoga is much more than just the postures we are familiar with in the Western World.  Yoga is a philosophy and a way of life.  There are 4 paths, or branches of Yoga all leading to self-awareness and self understanding.  A student can study or follow any one of these paths,  however most students follow a combination of all four.

The four branches are, Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and finally Gnani Yoga (also spelled Jnana).  Hatha Yoga is the Yoga we are most familiar with, having to do with the physical body: Yoga Postures and breathing techniques (pranayama).  Raja Yoga is the Yoga of meditation and Bhakti Yoga is the Yoga of love & devotion.  Gnani Yoga has to do with the science, wisdom and understanding of life, the cosmos and all that exists.  Gnani Yoga explains what Quantum Physicists have only recently discovered, and what they lay person has recently come to know about through the Law of Attraction.

The small book I read and re-read was written at the turn of the century.  If you believe in tapping in the the Collective Conscious or the Universal Domain, this is how I believe the book was written.  Yogi Ramacharaka was not the Author’s real name, but a pen name.  It is thought there was a Yogi Ramacharaka who lived in India a couple of generations prior to the writing of this book. The original manuscript of this book had fallen out of copyright, and the language was out-dated and hard to understand, making it difficult to read and understand.  I’ve taken that original manuscript and updated the language.  This idea occurred to me several years ago.    An opportunity presented itself to me early in January to get this manuscript out and available right away, so I decided to move forward! I may do an additional update in a future edition adding more to the content.  For now, the updated manuscript is available in a Free E-Book version which you can download at www.EverythingIsAnInsideJob.com.

The book encompasses the philosophy of Yoga, and thoughts on spirituality, the power of thought dynamics, and Mind-Body-Spirit Integration.  The ideas on God and spirituality are universal and not pertaining to any particular Religion.  I will address yoga and spirituality versus religion another time – but Yoga is definitely NOT a religion, but can be (and is) used to enhance your connection to your spiritual nature regardless of your religious beliefs.

I hope you enjoy it.  Feel free to leave comments, thoughts, and feedback.  It will be helpful as I make future updates in order to make this information more available and useful to others in the future.

Namaste’

The following words are from Deepak Chopra … David’s beloved friend, brother, and co-founder at the Chopra Center.  David will be sorely missed.  He was loved by many and his life made a difference.

In Honor of My Friend and Dear Brother, David Simon

Dear Chopra Center Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you today the news that Dr. David Simon has passed away. David has been my friend, partner, teacher, trusted colleague, and younger brother for more than twenty years. He has touched my heart, influenced the way I think, and expanded my spirit. David approached life from a place of pure potentiality and unlimited possibilities. His wisdom, courage, and love will continue to inspire all of us for decades to come.

In his books and workshops, David loved to share poems from spiritual masters who lived many centuries ago yet whose beautiful insights into love and our eternal nature continue to resonate with so many people today. David’s favorite poems were reminders that while we appear to be separate, limited individuals, we are all expressions of an infinite divinity. Here are a few beautiful lines from the poet David called “my beloved Hafiz”:

The Sun Never Says

Even
after
all this time
the sun never says to the earth,
“You owe me.”
Look
what happens
with a love like that —
It lights the whole world.

As a talented physician and author, loving father, husband, and dear friend, David shared his unique gifts with the world. Through his dedication and authenticity, he helped so many people go beyond their limited perspective of themselves and reconnect to the love, joy, and peace of their true selves.

I have felt privileged to work closely with David for many years, and I am grateful that we have had the opportunity to develop seminars, retreats, and programs on mind-body healing and spirituality. While David, as he would put it, has now let go of his temporary human disguise to merge again with the unbounded ocean of consciousness, the gifts that he gave so freely during his life will continue to benefit and inspire everyone he touched through his words, wisdom, and heart.

If you would like to share your thoughts, prayers, and intentions for David’s family, please visit lovefordavid.com.

Love,
Deepak

In January I began my year by committing to getting two of my projects out on my websites.  I now have two E-Books available which, right now, I am offering in a Free, downloadable PDF Version.  I’d like for you to be aware of them and please download them if they are of interest to you.

The first book is on Weight Loss and achieving optimal health.  Right now the ‘Working Title’ is Work Smarter Not Harder Lose Excess Fat Forever!   When you read this book you will learn how your body works and what you need to do to stabilize your blood sugar and why that is important when you want to lose body fat an/or gain or preserve muscle mass.  In addition you will find some valuable goal setting tools, a daily journal for you plan, and some helpful food lists.  You can download your free copy of this E-book by going to the my website, www.kayrice.com.  On the right column on the Website you will find the instructions to receive your copy of this book.

The second book is The Yoga of Wisdom & Understanding.  You can find that book on a new website I just started in January,  www.EverythingIsAnInsideJob.com. This book explains one of the 4 main branches of Yoga, Gnani Yoga (there are actually several spellings of that word).  This branch of Yoga explains the science and philosophy of creation and life.  Gnani Yoga is often referred to as “The Yoga of Wisdom & Understanding”; it is also sometimes referred to as the “razor’s edge”.  You will also find a blog post on the site that explains about the book and why I published it.  You can read about it by clicking on this link: http://everythingisaninsidejob.com/the-yoga-of-wisdom-understanding/

I learned a lot thought this process.  As soon as I set a deadline – I got these projects completed!  I set my INTENTION & made a DECISION to finish the books by a deadline, I ASKED for support when I needed help with some of the technical issues.  And I let nothing stand in my way of my COMMITMENT to the project and the deadlines.  This is not to say I may not continue to refine the manuscripts further.  Both books have solid information that I know will help people.  I hope you will find one (or both) of them of interest and help to you.

Namaste’

2012 has rolled in with a lot of energy and a lot of new things!  Since the beginning of the month I have done a lot of things ‘for the first time’.  I have finished and published two new e-Books:   The Yoga of Wisdom and Understanding, and Work Smarter Not Harder Lose Excess Fat Fast and Forever  which can be downloaded from my home page at www.kayrice.com.

TOMORROW, January 31st at 9:00 pm I’ll be hosting my very first Webinar.  Nutrition and how to Lose Excess Fat Forever will be the topic.  I hope you will sign up and tune in.  There are a limited number of spots on the Webinar so if you are interested you should register NOW by clicking on this link:  http://wp.me/P1vmqs-8s .

Finally, on Tuesday February 21 I’ll be a guest on the Logical Soul Talk Radio Show hosted by Michael Craig of LogicalSoul.com.  Oh yes, I almost forgot!  I did a Keynote Speech last month, parts of it were recorded on video.  You can see a short clip on the right of this blog post!

It may seem that suddenly things are happening at lightening speed and doors are opening!  You may be asking, “What shifted?”  It was just a VERY small shift and a commitment that got much of these things moving.  I decided to sign up for a Free Self-Improvement Give Away.  I committed to contributing 3 gifts that would add value to people’s lives and in return I would build my list of people interested in what I do and the services I offer.

Once committed, I had to Take Action and create my gifts.  All the gifts were things that I already had in the pipe line, but I had been dragging my feet on completing.  Now I had a deadline!  I quickly discovered that one of the reasons that I had been dragging my feet was that each product required that I do a LOT of new things in order to get them ready for the program.  Yes, I found myself a little overwhelmed with all these “brand new for the first time” things I had to figure out.  So, what did I do?  I asked for help.

Asking other people for help is not something that comes easily for me.  However, I have learned that it is an essential quality for successful people to be able to do this.  There is absolutely NO WAY you can do EVERYTHING all by yourself and do it well, especially on larger and more far reaching projects.  I’ve learned that when I am stuck on the “How” to do something to change the letters of that word around and ask “Who” do I know that knows how to do this?

Guess what?  When I asked for help, I received it! Suddenly I had surrounded myself with a TEAM of people that knew the things I did not know and they helped me get my gifts up and meet my deadlines!  Yes, I still made some mistakes, but I have moved forward and learned quite a lot in January.  The BEST part is that when I opened myself up to receive this help, I surrounded myself with some brilliant individuals and we discovered how to make our work sessions “win-win” for all of us!  Don’t JUST be on the receiving side – look for what you have that is of value that you can add or help your TEAM with!

In addition to my projects above, I was a presenter at Body For An Active Lifestyle with Greg Spindler this past weekend.  In addition to being a presenter, I learned a LOT about our body Form and Function!  I was also in Ohio for 3 days doing Health Assessments and Wellness Coaching for a company I occasionally work for.  It’s been a wild ride this month.  I hope either through my new books, the FREE Webinar tomorrow evening, or one of my Yoga Classes you will find something of interest or value to you!

So the Success Strategies I used were: Commitment, Action, Ask, & Team! I also completely set aside all Fear that might have “taken me out” when faced with doing things for the first time – you know that fear of the unknown.  When I set that aside, and Asked for Help and Accepted Support from those around me, things began moving forward fairly smoothly and at lightening speed!

By the way, my TEAM is more than just a few random friends who I called and asked for help.  We created a Master Mind Team, and we support and help each other out!  Win-Win-Win – and I think we all would agree that because we formed a Master Mind Team everyone of us has accomplished more and been more productive than we would have been on our own.  I called together some individuals who had strengths and knowledge in my weak areas; I was able to contribute something of value for them where I have stronger skills. This way we all are benefiting!

So there you have it!  Let me know how YOUR 2012 is going!  Send me any of your comments, questions or feedback if there is something you would like to hear more about!  In the meantime … I’m headed to the gym for a little workout.  More about that later.  Namaste’ my friends!

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Something I’ve discovered as an essential part of success in any aspect of life is to be willing to ASK FOR SUPPORT!  I’ve discovered that sometimes this is difficult, and occasionally I fall into that category myself. I believe in personal accountability and I admit, I like being in control.  Sometimes those ideas qualities do not go hand in hand with asking for and receiving support.  I have learned though that it is equally important to be not only a good giver, but also a good RECEIVER!

When I decided to focus on my nutrition plan and change the way I eat, I ASKED THE PEOPLE IN MY LIFE TO SUPPORT ME both at home and at work.  I let them know some specific things that would be helpful to me that they could do, such as support me and my schedule for my daily workouts; not bringing tempting, unhealthy foods into the house, and not leaving tempting food out on the counters.  You may find someone to help you by being an accountability partner.

One thing I’ve learned in life is that “How you do ANYTHING is how you do EVERYTHING!”  So if you are hesitant to ask for support for your Health & Fitness, where else in life might you be hesitant to ask for and receive support from those around you? So let me ask you, WHERE ARE YOU GETTING SUPPORT FOR YOUR GOALS, AND ARE YOU ASKING FOR WHAT YOU NEED?  Have you asked the people around you to support you in your health and fitness goals?

Alex Grey - Sacred Mirrors

How You do Anything is How You Do Everything & How We Breathe is How we Live our Lives …

These statements express a basic principle of Mind Body Integration. These ideas are explained the Ancient Wisdom teachings of Yoga & Ayurveda which are thousands of years old.  Ayurveda tells us that if we have an imbalance in one area, unless we address the imbalance it will eventually show up in other areas.  Conversely if we consciously make choices to create balance in one area it will show up in other areas.  We do this all of the time either consciously or unconsciously.  The first step to correcting an imbalance is awareness.

How you breathe is how you live your life.  Breath awareness is very important in the practice of yoga.  The breath is considered the bridge between the body and the mind.  If we do not take full and complete breaths, exhaling fully and completely, then our bodies will not release into our full expression of the posture.  I ask my students when they notice they are struggling with a pose, not to force, but instead to bring their awareness back to their breath.  Often they will notice that they are no longer breathing fully and completely.  When they bring their awareness back to the breath and take a full inhale they will notice on a full exhale their body naturally releases more deeply into the pose.  To take this idea “off the mat”, I remind them if they notice during their day they are stressed or struggling, to bring their awareness to their breath.  A few full and complete breaths will often release their stress, relax them and change their emotional state.

Further examples of how this may show up follow …

• Someone who is protecting their heart at an emotional level may have a posture with rounded or hunched shoulders.
• Someone who is stiff and inflexible in their body may also be inflexible in their minds, resistant to change or new ideas.
• The person who tends to hold onto things that are no longer useful to them may not only have closets crammed full of clothes they haven’t worn in years; they may tend to hold onto extra weight they do not need, or stay in relationships that are no longer serving them.

The examples above are simple ones.  At a deeper level if we hold onto negative emotions and experiences they eventually become toxic and manifest as disease in our body.

• A person with a broken heart may increase their risk for a Cardiac Accident by not addressing their feelings.
• A person who holds onto toxic emotions such as anger and resentment increases their risk for developing cancer or other diseases.

Recall the expression, “he’ll bust a gut over that”, referring to someone who holds onto anger and hostility?  I know someone who was referred to in just that way because he held onto a lot of anger and hostility, and sure enough he did, literally, “bust a gut” and almost died when it happened. Holding onto anger and hostility, he literally imploded!

Our outer world is a reflection of our inner world.  Because of this I frequently say that “Everything Is an Inside Job.” Check out this website that was just created which will discuss just that: www.EverythingIsAnInsideJob.com   Our thoughts and emotions frequently show up in our body or our physical environment.  We are not just physical beings.  Instead we are multi-dimensional beings with physical, mental and spiritual aspects.  It is not unusual for our experiences on one level influence or show up in other areas.

Why did I name my company ‘Spontaneous Health’ and what is ‘Spontaneous Health?

Our bodies are made to spontaneously renew, heal, repair, and regenerate on their own.  When we make the most nourishing choices for ourselves on every level, mind, body & spirit, then we are supporting ourselves. We can then achieve optimal health and well-being.

“Spontaneous Right Action” is a concept originating in the Eastern Philosophies of Ayurveda and Yoga.  These philosophies acknowledge the we are multi-faceted beings and health must encompass all aspects of our being at the level of our body, mind & spirit.  Spontaneous Right Action means that as you begin to to make the most best and most nourishing choices for your health in one area of you life, you will continue making the right choices in other areas of your life.  You will begin to eat better, exercise more, meditate, release negative emotions, let go of toxic habits … not because you “should” or feel you “have to”, but because you WANT to, because it feels good.

As you begin to connect  and create awareness on all levels, mind, body & spirit then nurturing yourslf through better choices will happen ‘Spontaneously’ .

Going through an old journal of mine this morning I found these and thought they were worthy of sharing … 

“Nothing on earth can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” – Thomas Jefferson

“You and I are essentially infinite choice makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we can have access to an infinity of choices.” ~.Deepak Chopra

“People even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, received, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.” ~Audry Hepburn

“A relationship that is not built on mutual love, respect & trust is as fruitless as anything that can be, and it will not bear fruit, and it will drain you out, and suck your love bank dry.” ~Sandy Elesha

“The time we need to trust the journey the most is when it looks like we can’t.” ~Neal Traicarico

“The past will never change, but you can change the future by changing your actions today. It is really a very simple process. We, as hmans, are always in the process of change. Therefore, we may as well guide the direction in which we change.” ~Andy Andrews

“My mind will not dwell in the problems of the past; it will live in the solutions for the future.” ~Andy Andrews

“When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, FAITH is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.” ~Unknown