Sunday...day after shot...#5

Greetings ...

I so much wanted to be at the fundraiser at Lululemon this morning but the after shot malaise does not inspire me to be social...I am there in spirit ....ALWAYS.
Looking forward to resurfacing later in the day...maybe a cup of tea out in the world a bit later....so much love to all of you participating today....it feels so good ...it is so wonderful to reciprocate the love...

This shot was the easiest of them all....even though......looking forward to the next batch of vaccines being harvested as we speak....first round of vaccines down...it's unknown how many more shots I get to have....so far ...so good...

Many of you have been asking me what my treatments are ...

Here is a brief list of what I do....more to come ...more details later...I have to get back to my treatments...

• infrared light sauna

• Hyperthermia 

• ultrasound

• laser

• infrared lamp therapy

• light therapy

• clay pack

• coffee enemas

• vaccine therapy

• light activator

• oxygen therapy

• nutritional supplements

• aloe therapy

• alkaline water therapy

• meditation

• yoga 

• qigong

and more!!!

Each therapy takes about 1hour give or take...
Sounds like a spa day...not so spa like when it's a 10-12 hour per day regimen...still...feeling very positive about this alternative approach...there is much more to the program than it sounds listing it simply like this...I'll continue to share as I feel I can...

Love to all,
Namaste,
Summer

Wednesday

Feeling strong ...doing well...adapting....sending love to all...

Please join me at the NEW Soul of Yoga location this Thursday night at 5:30 pm ...can't wait to see you!
See all schedule info on the right panel of blog...

Sunday...day after shot...

Not so bad this time...not great but not so bad...I've been collecting the next gallon of urine to harvest more vaccines...I will be receiving more shots soon...I'm also feeling very excited to celebrate summer solstice on my first day back to teaching ...

Join me this coming week for classes if you can...

Yoga Vista
Monday nights 6pm

Soul of Yoga
New Location
Thursday nights 5:30 pm

Indigo Village
Blend class Pilates/Yoga  and more
Tues/Thurs mornings 9:15am

See right panel of blog for details on schedule

Love to all...Have a beautiful day!

another week has passed...

It's hard to believe another week has passed and I have been home almost 2 weeks from Mexico...I feel much more in sync with my treatments and it is feeling more doable than the first week...I'll be getting my 4th shot today ...not looking forward to not feeling well but ready for healing...I will also be starting classes again next week...a day at a time right now...Monday night Yoga in Vista at 6pm ...Tuesday and Thursday morning Blend at 9:15am  at Indigo Village in Encinitas...and Yoga on Thursday at 5:30 pm at the new Soul of Yoga...if you haven't seen the new Soul of Yoga you will be amazed...it is beyond beautiful!!!!! I'm hoping that the small of amount of work and connecting with my support system and sharing my support for you will be a positive energy exchange for the next 3 months...allowing my time to heal with the incredible time commitment of this treatment. I look forward to seeing you and sharing our love!

Please scroll to the right panel for all schedule info...

another fundraiser sponsered by Nature's Whisper...Jolie Cash

Join The Sassy Seva Sisters in Celebrating Summer Autio's path to live!To read about Summers Path with Cancer visit her blog Sacred Movement Class Taught by Jolie $25  (includes a toast to Summer with some bubbly) Wednesday, June 23rd 7-9pm dress comfortably Nature's Whisper School of Yogafor more directions click here 100% of the proceeds will go to support Summer in her path to healing cancer                 Ongoing Group Class Schedule! Yoga Studio Schedule  University Heights~with Jolie Monday 6:00-7:15pm~Introduction to Yoga (gentle/prenatal appropriate)  All Levels Tuesday 6:00-7:15pm Shiva Shakti Flow~All Levels Wednesday 9:30-10:45am  Shakti flow~gentle All Levels 11:15-12:30pm Hot Mama/Buddha Baby ~Postnatal with Baby Thursday 6:00-7:15pm Shiva Shakti Flow~All Levels     Friday 9:30-10:45am  Shakti flow~gentle All Levels 11:15-12:30pm Hot Mama~Prenatal Saturday 9:00-10:15 Shiva Shakti Flow~All Levels 10:30-11:45 Hot Mama~Prenatal (partners welcome) All Hot Mama Prenatal Yoga classes are open to women of all Rhythms Prenatal accommodated in all classes Directions to Nature's Whisper Yoga Studio

Nature's Whisper School of Yoga Class pack Savings All classes are $10 drop in Buy a 5 class pack, get a FREE class This makes your class $8             For more information contact Jolie: Yoga@JolieCash.com (760)213-1110

For information on classes, workshops and Teacher Trainings, contact
Jolie by reply to Yoga@JolieCash.com  or call Jolie @ (760)213-1110
for your FREE 20 minute coaching session 
Jolie Cash & Nature's Whisper School of Yoga

more fundraiser info at Lululemon

Hello Summer!

The following email is what my friend is planning to send out to all of her contacts to start the bidding! If you have anyone who may be interested in these items, please forward it along and have them email me at liveinbloom@ymail.com with their bid.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Love,

April

Dear Divine Beings,

We are holding a silent auction, via email, from now until midnight of Saturday, June 26th for those who are interested in these gifts from DivineArchetypes.com. This auction is to benefit a San Diego yogini, Summer Autio, who is battling cancer for the third time in four years. To place a bid on these treasures, please email April at liveinbloom@ymail.com by midnight, June 26th. She will contact all bidders to announce the highest bid by Sunday afternoon. There will be a yoga class and silent auction held Sunday, June 27th in dedication to our beloved friend, Summer Autio. Read more about her and the auction items from DivineArchetypes.com below. Also, a photo of each auction item and a picture of Summer are attached.

Summer Autio is a local yoga teacher who has given so much of her love and support to her community and friends. Now, we are gathering to give back and help her anyway we can. She was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer four years ago, and under the care of western medicine, the cancer quickly went into remission. It came back the following year, and she battled it once again using western medicine practices. Now that the cancer has returned a third time, she has decided to only engage in alternative therapies, as well as visit her oncologist regularly to monitor her progress. This has been a very challenging and expensive journey for her, and she is fortunate to have such wonderful and loving friends who have donated several thousands of dollars to cover alternative therapies. The upcoming yoga class and silent auction are one of many fundraisers organized to assist with payment of these treatments. We truly appreciate all love and support from everyone!

Many Blessings to All!

The gifts from DivineArchtypes.com up for auction are the following:

The Tattvas Collection of Esoteric Essential Oils 

Retail Value: $118

All oils are sourced directly from the grower/distiller in Indonesia, and are extracted via steam distillation from organically grown or sustainably wild-harvested sources. To provide optimal energetic protection, the oils are bottled in violet glass, and during the capping process, each bottle is nitrogen blasted to remove all oxygen. Labels are made from tree-free paper and printed with water-based inks. The collection includes 10ml each of Agarwood, Betel Leaf, Galangal, Kaffir Lime Leaf, & Massoia Bark. A booklet is included with your purchase for information on the healing qualities and suggested usage of each oil.

Golden Earth Amulet with Galangal Essential Oil

Retail Value: $250

The Golden Earth Amulet was hand-forged in Nepal by a master artisan using an ancient Newari technique. It is made from a copper core, fused with a 24K gold skin, and is set with a Golden Tiger's Eye stone. Upon completion, each piece is blessed by a Nepali holy woman, who is considered to be an incarnation of Vahrayogini. Also included, is a 10ml bottle of Galangal Essential Oil.

Green Tara Tibetan Thankga (15"W x 21"H, original, unframed) with Kaffir Lime Leaf Essential Oil (10ml)

Retail Value: $522

In Tibetan Buddhism, Green Tara is the Buddha of Active Compassion. She is also known as the Swift Liberator due to her readiness to instantaneously step into action to aid those who call upon her--indicated by her outstretched right foot. Her right hand, in the gesture (mudra) of generosity, indicates her willingness to grant material items, love, protection (rom fear, obstacles, and difficulties), and the Dharma. Together, her extended right hand and foot indicate her compassionate activity--the method aspect of the path to enlightenment.

Her left hand is in the mudra of The Three Jewels, where the joining of her thumb and ring finger symbolizes the unity of compassionate bliss and wisdom. She holds her left hand and foot close to her body, indicating her imperturbable inner peace and her complete control over her subtle inner energies--both achieved through practicing the wisdom aspect of the path.

Green Tara's color represents activity and success (material as well as spiritual), and the purified aspect of the air element, which activates growth, helping our good qualities bloom so that we may be liberated from cyclic existence.

Her mantra is OM TARE TUTTARE TURE SOHA. OM represents Green Tara's body, speach, and mind. TARE, TUTTARE, and TURE all mean to liberate. TARE liberates from suffering (the first Noble Truth), TUTTARE liberates from the causes of suffering (the second Noble Truth), which are various disturbing emotions, also known as The Eight Dangers--pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, miserliness, attachment, and doubt--and the contaminated actions they motivate. TURE liberates from disease, indicating the third Noble Truth, cessation of suffering and its causes. Practicing the fourth Noble Truth, the path to enlightenment, leads us to such liberation, which is our ultimate purpose and is spiritual success. SOHA means, "May this come about." It indicates our desire to plant the root of the path to enlightenment in our hearts.

More information will be included with the Thankga and Essential Oil as well.

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Fundraiser info at LuluLemon

            Dear Friends,

                     Friends are putting together this fundraiser at Lululemon...this is what was sent out...

Hello dear friends of our fellow yogini Summer!

We are contacting you today to announce (and request auction items for) a yoga class and silent auction to be held Sunday, June 27th (9am) in honor of our friend Summer. The class will be led by Michael Fukumura at Lululemon in Carlsbad. Please feel free to donate an item to be silently auctioned off after yoga. All proceeds will go directly to Summer. Last year was a great success--and we always have fun doing it--so please joing us! 

The yoga class is free of charge, although, you are welcome to donate cash instead of (or in addition to) buying an auction item/service. We look forward to a powerful, uplifting class and seeing your bright, beautiful presence...all in dedication to Summer! 

Here is a link to Lululemon!

http://lululemon.com/carlsbad/carlsbadforum/events/event-22553-2010-06-27

If you have an item you would like to include in the auction, please bring it to Lululemon at the Forum in Carlsbad. They have a donation sign-in sheet and will keep the items safe between now and then. If you have questions, feel free to contact the coordinator of the auction, April at liveinbloom@ymail.com

Thank you for all of your love and support!

Summer AutioSummer Autio brings more than 25 years of mind/body practices to her teaching. Her spiritual path has been accelerated by incredible health challenges...these challenges have placed Summer in a spiritual fire that most would be burned by. Summer has used these challenges to deepen her love for yoga ...to deepen her expression of love and compassion not only in her yoga classes but in moment by moment life's experiences...using the heat of the fire to burn away what is no longer useful...to allow all experiences to move us towards LOVE.

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3rd shot on Saturday...

My friend/nurse gave me my 3rd shot on Saturday afternoon and although she was great at it...I became very sick a few hours later...it lasted throughout the night and then slowly improved on Sunday...it's a good thing to respond this way ...at least it's what I'm told...

I feel so many things right now about my life...about how I'm going to live and then I feel  a sense of accepting and the peace that comes after being scared ...I can't always rely on what I feel so I'm teaching myself to go with what is...it's to be expected...to be a bit scared and then to be ok again...it's a lot to take in ...a lot to do ..the treatments are a full time job and I need more time to adapt...in Mexico it was 12 hours per day of non-stop treatments...and now ...for me it's 5-7 hours of staying with the commitment to see this through...

thank you for all that you do to support me...I hear your voices of love and care and it keeps me going...the text messages...the responses to my blog ...the emails...the loving messages...thank you for not forgetting about me...I  miss teaching...I miss working ...and yet...I need to rest...I just want to say thank you for now....much love everyone...hope to see you soon...

...a bit overwhelmed...

Trying to adapt to my home program and get used to the treatment protocol and adding life back in the mix...it's a bit overwhelming but I think it's doable...it's a full time job...had a little meltdown today...giving myself moments of losing it and then it's back to refocus...I get my 3rd shot later today...maybe that is what is giving me some stress...I don't really care for shots...especially the kind with long needles and pain...oh well...bring on the bravery ...love to all

home ...organizing

Wow...I can't believe it's already Thursday and I'm barely organized in my home care...unbelievable amount of preparation and work...my son and his Dad came up yesterday and helped me assemble some home care devices and what we thought would take a couple of hours became a full time job...and this was done by a contractor...my oh my...what a day...I'm so grateful for everyone's help...if my husband and I were to have done this...it would have been many days before completion...only a few more things to tweak and I'm off and running...

So much to do....and do and do and do and still do...ongoing new lifestyle commitment...learning to adapt...another week and I'll be a pro...still looking for a volunteer nurse or experienced shot giver to help me on Saturday...some of you have offered...due to the length of the needle and my lack of buttocks body fat....I really would love an experienced person at least the first time on my own...Saturday afternoon is shot time...anyone???? please!!!!

Off to run errands and go to Dr. and Dentist appts and then back for treatments...sending much love...

Day 13 in Mexico Saturday

only one more day to go and I'm feeling mixed emotions...part of me wants to stay and continue here...the other part of me needs to go home and start integrating this home care...it's a huge commitment and I have to be diligent...so options...

symptoms from the shot have improved....

need to pack and check out early am then spend the entire day completing my treatments and then home in the evening...probably getting home around 9 ish...so much to do to set up my home care and continue my treatments immediatly...some start again tomorrow night when I get home...WHEW...5-6 hours a day at least...it will all come together...

so many tears saying goodbye...I'll be back here in one month for a check up and more tests ...tweaking the treatment if needed

so many good stories to share...I'm overwhelmed by the love and care...more stories to share later...for now...packing...see you all soon...

day 12 in Mexico Friday

Feeling very sick today...fluish...similar to chemo symptoms...side effects from the vaccine...shot number 2..all good...supposed to happen...not fun but happy it's working...I cried today as I said goodbye to the nurses and staff who will not be here on Sunday when I leave...it's already like family here...such an emotional day...saying goodbye and feeling sick...it's all good and important...I get so close to these people who are so loving and basically are possibly saving my life...

I have so much to do when I get home...a little nervous as my handyman has not called back...he's been out of town..anyone know of a great handyman who could put some things together quickly ...tomorrow and Sunday???

Love to all...see you soon...

Day 11 in Mexico Thursday

I was supposed to get my vaccine today ...I thought...and then it turns out it's really tomorrow...I was supposed to go tonight and have a Reiki Healing and I decided that too many things are back to back scheduled...even if they are good things...I needed a break from structure ...so after dinner I came back to my room and took a needed shower and rest...so here I am ...getting ready to come home ...planning and preparing and excited and ready...I could stay here another week...I'm coming back in one month for more testing...

So many good things...already saying good by to certain staff who won't be here when I leave on Sunday...already shedding happy " I'll miss you tears"

Love to all...

visit to see Pema

As most of you know...I have studied Buddhism for many years now...in some ways, since I was a small child riding the bus to downtown Sacramento visiting all of the churches with my Mom...we would visit each church so my Mom could teach me about God and that God/Love was in every church...I loved the Catholic churches and for a long time ...I could imagine becoming a Nun...the beauty and the feeling really touched me at such a young age....however...when I went into the Buddhist Temple ...I knew I was home...the food ....vegetarian and the environment in general resonated with me...somehow planting a seed for where my life is now.

About 10 years ago I discovered Pema Chodron and her words of wisdom have helped me get through some tough times...as I became to study more ...I was drawn to study within her lineage and have since devoured Buddhist Texts...Buddhist Teachers and Buddhist Studies and practices...I have been transformed as a result of this dedication.

I have requested for Pema to be my formal teacher for quite some time now ....at the time of my original request...she was too busy to add more students...since I have been very patient and consistent in my requests...last year she suggested that I meet her in June( this month) in Berkley/ San Francisco, when she comes to visit her family. I was to have a formal interview and then she would decide if she would be my teacher...as you all know...formally or informally...she will always be my Teacher...she is everything to me!

Now...due to my treatment plan ...here in Mexico and also the home treatment discipline...I can't go to meet her...I just recieved my date to go....June 28 ....just moments ago I emailed her daughter to let her know my situation and that I must request a new date....oh well...what timing...I'm sad and still optimistic about this..she is my teacher so deeply that it's ok...I can feel her strongly...my treatment protocol is too intense to leave for at least 3 months...5-6 hours per day ...and that may also last up to 2 years or more...I'm just grateful to be alive and to have the hope that this can work for me...

Many of you had suggested a road trip to take me to see her and now we have to wait for another time..

Love to all...Love to Pema,

Day 10 In Mexico Wednesday

Dear Friends...

Another powerful day!!!

I am transformed here in so many ways...

This morning I was able to walk over and take yoga again from Javier.
After class...he said " Do you have a few minutes? I have some healing information for you..." I stayed and spoke with him in Spanglish...it worked well...he said, "I've been thinking a lot about you since Monday's class and I've done some research about your cancer and also about the feelings I get from you and about you..." It turns out he is also a Reiki Master...he teaches many people here about Reiki and has weekly healing sessions...He had observed me doing some healing energy work over my belly during a rest period in yoga and asked me about it...I shared with him my Reiki background and he was very pleased as that was part of what he wanted to share with me regarding healing...In addition he had 3 important tasks for me...

1. Use Clay on your belly for 1-2 hours daily ...his grandfather had pancreatic cancer and was told he would die in 3 months...he died several years later from a non-cancer issue...his Grandmother was a healer and she started clay therapy on him daily and she feels that is what healed him...
He also shared numerous healing stories about clay that had to do with many different ailments...it was touching and moving..
He gave me very specific instructions
2. Wheat grass...he  was also very pleased that I was already on that....
3. Visualization...his instructions were as follows:

Place yourself in a pink light as a sphere or circle several feet out from your body...at first you're alone and you only feel ..no thoughts or words or focus other than Love...he repeated LOVE at least 20 times...LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE....etc. He then said after you spend a while sending LOVE to you..then maybe you would like someone to join you...the first thought of a person is the right choice...let that person come in and send LOVE LOVE ect to you and that person....then allow as many people in to your circle as you wish or honor what comes to you....you can even have a parade he said...I love that part...and then do this everyday...send love to your body and mind and to everyone who comes to you...I didn't tell him I already do this...I was so touched by his passion and style of directions...I was and am so grateful...

He then went on to invite me to attend a Reiki healing tomorrow night...I hope I can go...He wants to have several practioners working on me ...He said ...this is on me ...My treat to you...

He is amazing...the yoga class structure is just ok...it doesn't matter ...it is filled with love and peace and at the end of every class is a chant that he repeated in English that basically translates as
" I am joy"
"I hear LOVE"
" I speak LOVE and pure words"

Then later in between treatments...I went out for a quick walk to the health food store to buy more walnuts for myself and one of the patients here and there was a man out front asking people to sign a petition...when he realized I wasn't the person to sign...he didn't say anything at first...then when I came back out ...he said..." You must remember that you must continue to smile your beautiful smile and to continue to show warmth from your eyes ....this is what will keep you healthy" I thanked him and it was difficult not to cry but I didn't and I said I know that so well ....it was auspicious...it felt like an omen....it felt beautiful!

I have had a full day of treatments and I had good news tonight about some blood work that came back....my hemoglobin improved a lot!!! And more good news in small ways but I'll take it...I have so much to prepare for before I go home on Sunday night and then when I get home to continue 5-6 hours of treatments per day...Even though here it's so much more...There will be ongoing expensive medications monthly ...I just have to know I will be provided for...one step at a time...

I receive another Thermography tomorrow although it's too soon..I'll probably come back here in one month and then again in 3 months for check ups...

Another shot tomorrow...I'm still only at 1/2 the dose and it made me that sick...he said that's great that my body is sensitive to it...it's another good sign that the vaccine is a good one for me...

Time to go take a shower and rest..I'm so grateful for every moment here...for everyone who made this possible I am humbled and commited to continue to teach about the power of LOVE for the rest of my life!!!

Thank you
Namaste

Day 9 in Mexico...Monday

A great day today...

I woke up feeling queasy from the shot and then I improved very quickly...I get another shot on Thursday...

I had treatments all day and the great news is that my ex-husband and friend and my son ( his Dad) came for a day visit today...even though we could only visit a few minutes at a time...the great part is that the main Dr. ....Dr. Tony....gave a lecture...first time since I've been here...and they were able to attend with me...

Then after more treatments we took a short walk on the boardwalk and took pictures ...and made more memories. I think Shea was relieved that he didn't need to come and be the caregiver as he had so anxiously offered prior to me coming here...although it's a great place for me here...it would be very boring for someone as a caregiver...

Starting to plan my home care and getting organized for what must be continued for 3 months straight without a break in routine...then another check up...

love to all