Meet Colette Fortenberry our featured student of the month!
Colette is a sweet and friendly yogini that represents All That Matters well!

Age 6 - Kindergartener (see anyone of any age can do yoga!)

When did you start yoga and what attracted you to the practice: My Mom and Dad gave me a yoga pass for my Christmas present last year.
What is your favorite style of yoga: I really like Belle’s class because we get to do a new pose each class, and we get to color and sing songs.
What other activities do you enjoy: Playing with my dog Biscuit and swimming and riding my 2 wheel scooter.
Favorite sound: The birds outside
Least favorite sound: People yelling and screaming
Favorite meal: Pasta!!
Great Movie or book to recommend?: Cinderella (a classic)
What keeps you doing yoga: Because yoga is fun and it makes me feel happy :)
Advice to beginners: To listen to your teacher
What do you like most about All That Matters: I like picking out presents for my mom and dad in the store because of all the pretty things in the store...and because Yoga is fun!

Congratulations to Karla (who works in our store) and Ben!

This Year All That Matters is proud to welcome two outstanding individuals who have inspired thousands!

Coming in March: Passion in Action:

Rumi and Sacred Activism with Andrew Harvey

Join Andrew, a renowned Rumi scholar, mystical teacher and novelist, to experience his vision of Sacred Activism rooted in the poetry of Rumi and sacred practices of the major mystical traditions.

Take a look as Andrew explains more about sacred activism.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj4jLGc9wfU

And be sure to look for Andrew's book The Hope in our store!

Coming in April: Transformational Healing

with Mirabai Devi

Mirabai is a confuit for healing, an author and an international spiritual teacher who is recognized as having attained enlightenment. This workshop with Mirabai is an opportunity to do deep inner work in a safe and confidential enviornment.

Click here to listen to some interviews with Mirabai to learn more about her!http://www.mirabaidevi.org/media/clips

And be sure to grab a copy of Mirabai's book Samadhi or any of her cds at our store!

Krishna Das has put out a new book! Copies are available at the Store, along with other Krisha Das Cds

Chants of a Lifetime

Searching for a Heart of Gold

This book offers an intimate collection of stories, teachings, and insights from Krishna Das, who has been called "the chant master of American Yoga". This candid, lively and helpful guide to the path that opens the heart is an instant spiritual classic.

This book includes a CD for personal chanting practice with Krishna Das

Thank you for all who participated in
our Monthly Community Yoga Class!

This month we collected over 84lbs of food
to be donated to the Jonnycake Center of PeaceDale!!

Let's see if we can collect even more for our next class Feb 28th!


please visit http://www.jonnycakecenter.org/ for more information on how you can help.

Helping Haiti

Most of us by now have heard of the devastation in Haiti due to a 9.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the county about 2 weeks ago. Help for Haiti is very much still needed. There are hundred of thousands of people without food, water, shelter, bathrooms, clothing..etc.

We here at All That Matters encourage anyone and everyone to help to aid the people of Haiti anyway they can.

We support the following relief agencies in their efforts to assist the recovery process in Haiti. If you would like to donate please click a link below to find out how.

Partners in Health www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti

The Red Cross ://www.redcross.org/

Doctors without Borders http://doctorswithoutborders.org/index.cfm

Also consider joining one of these classes. Each teacher is donating 20% of their proceeds to Haiti earthquake relief and All That Matters is matching these donations dollar for dollar.

Angelspeake on January 30th http://www.allthatmatters.com/classView.cfm?classID=29&insID=552

Writing in the Zone on February 28th http://www.allthatmatters.com/classView.cfm?classID=480&insID=351

Thank you for all your support!!

Look for an article regarding the history of All That Matters in the next edition of Natural Awakenings Magazine. Look under Community Spotlight, and learn how All That Matters started, grew and became what it is today!

It really is a great story, it reads well and speaks to the heart of the business. Congratulations! -Maureen, Publisher of Natural Awakenings Magazine

http://www.naturalawakeningsmag.com/

Meet Tina Manoni our featured student of the month!
Tina is a friendly and active yogini that represents All That Matters well


When did you start yoga and what attracted you to the practice: My daughter started it up and she influenced me to give it a try. It was a great because I wanted a new way to work out besides running.
What is your favorite style of yoga: It would have to be vinyasa. I love the flow and how the movement is like a dance.
What other activities do you enjoy: I also enjoy running, biking, kayaking and xc skiing.
Favorite sound: Percussion! A Phil Harmonic performance of percussion is just wonderful.
Least favorite sound: Would have to be loud outdoor
landscaping—such as sawing down a tree.
Favorite meal: I love sushi, seafood and most meats (depending on my mood ) :)

What keeps you doing yoga: Makes me feel good! If I feel crummy coming in, I feel great going out!
Advice to beginners: Find an instructor that you really like. If you find that you are getting “tired of yoga”, try switching up instructors, styles...etc, because everyone teaches in their own unique way.
What do you like most about All That Matters: What I like most about All That Matters is the variety of classes, times and instructors (even the substitutes! Many great choices!

“It is one thing for the entire universe to conspire to make our dreams come true, it’s quite another to set yourself entirely unnecessary challenges”—Paulo Coelho

Don’t let the New Year pressure you into believing you have to be a whole new person,
instead let it guide you towards what is good and true.
Take a peak of some ways we can help keep you on the right track to
health and well being.
~Happy New Decade~



Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Products: holistic, healthy and healing.
If you haven’t experienced Dr. Hauschka products yet, this year may be the time to start. Made from botanical extracts pulled from their own gardens, these products keep your skin in harmony with both your body and nature.

Have you considered using a
reusable, stainless steel water bottle?
Try one of ours!
-8 out of 10 plastic water bottles used in the United States become garbage or end up in a landfill.
-Plastic water bottles are made from non-renewable resources; the Earth Policy
Institute says it takes about 15 million barrels of oil per year to create enough bottles to meet demand.
-In costly news, bottled water is costly. Especially when you can simply drink tap water. You can save hundreds of
dollars a year!
dollars a year.

40Days to Personal Revolution!
Begins January 27th
Stop into the store for anything you need to complete your 40 days!

Thank You for an Amazing

New Year's Eve Gong Bath!

We did it- Gonging all night long for just about 10- 12 hours!Many thanks to the 30+ people who braved the weather and brought their energy and intentions into a powerful circle of resonance and community.It was an amazing night! Hearts were open, energy was flowing and community was created in a circle of sound healing, transformation and manifestation.

Along with the gongs we were chanting, drumming, singing, and even enjoyed the sounds of the cello. We don't want to forget the deep, melodic resonant snoring that seemed to add to the experience just perfectly. We sat in silent meditation at 4am and then gently welcomed the early morning light of a new day, a new year, a new decade with bells, mantra and more gongs.
We were delighted to get the chance to lay down, rest and receive while some picked up a mallet and approached the gongs with gentle sacredness. Thank you! Your playing was beautiful and so appreciated.

This was a New Year's Eve like no other and one to be remembered as our intentions resonate throughout the year. May 2010 bring you life's unimaginable possibility!

YOGA DAY - USA

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Join thousands across the country for Yoga Day USA, a history-making celebration where yogis, novices, couch potatoes and triathletes, young, old and everyone in between join together to stretch mind, body and spirit through the practice of yoga. In the spirit of karma yoga, or service to others, all Yoga Day USA classes and workshops are free.


Take part in these two free classes at All That Matters:
12-1:30 – Children’s Yoga with Belle ages 9-13
1:45-3:15 – Open Yoga with Mel W.

Tired of the same old New Year's celebration?

Join the Resonant Voices of the Spheres and ring in 2010 with a very special all night Gong Bath Event.
That's right, all night! We begin this special event at 9pm New Year's Eve and end at 9am New Year's Day!

There will be chanting, meditation, gongs, Tibetan and crystal bowls, bells, drums, rattles, and lots more instruments to carry us through the night. This is a powerful night to set your intention for the New Year and doing it on the vibrational waves of sound will make it that much stronger.

Bring your gongs, bowls, bells and any instruments you might have to share in this community gathering. Make sure you bring your sleeping bag and whatever you need to be comfortable through the night. There will be light refreshments available.

Feel free to come for an hour or two or stay for twelve. Whatever you decide is best for you, this will be a New Year's celebration to remember and a powerful intention that will keep on resonating throughout the year.

Due to the nature of this event, all participants must be prepaid by Dec 30th. A minimum of 20 registrants are needed. Please note that our front door will lock at 9:30pm

All That Matters was a proud supporter of the FIRST Rhode Island 6 hour Ultramarathon and Relay. Thank you to all who participated. This race brought together people from all around the country. Click the link below to see photos of the race!

http://www.scottmasonphoto.com/RUNNING-2009/Rhode-Island-6-Hour-photos/10336663_SbiYV#715527620_Q4BnF

WINTER WARMERS

~Heap on more wood! the wind is chill, but let it whistle as it will,
we’ll keep our holidays merry still ~

Check out these fabulous items and deals to keep your heart and home
warm and wonderful this season.

~May the beauty of the holidays light up your
heart this season. ~

Keep the light all the time, with porcelain nightlights.
Great for bathrooms, hallways, rooms and more.
Darkness never seemed so inviting.

Don’t let the holidays stress you out.
“Blessed is the season that which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love”

Give your shoulders and neck some love with the bucky wrap.
Can be heated or chilled!

Years end is neither an end or a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.

~END OF THE YEAR SALE~
Dec 28-31st.
Help clear our inventory and take 20%off storewide

Life is a spell so

exquisite, every-

thing conspires to break it.

Healthcare Reform needs our Help

I have been one of those folks sitting on the sidelines listening to the healthcare debates with very little hope of change (even though I voted Obama). I guess the fact that I can afford insurance, albeit catastrophic only, kept me on the side line.
In early October while my husband and I were in a hotel in Florence, Italy, waiting for a taxi to take us to the airport, I fell, the taxi was canceled and an ambulance called. Off to an Italian hospital we went.
As we arrived at the hospital, we were greeted at the door by four healthcare workers, one an orthopedic surgeon. My foot was dislocated and the doctor immediately adjusted it. I was sent for x-rays. They explained them to us, showed us the break, and took time to tell us the prognosis. I was casted and re-x-rayed, and a taxi was called to send us on our way all within an hour of arrival. While waiting for the taxi, my husband realized we had not filled out paperwork, given anyone our health care card, credit card, or address. He went back and asked how to pay for the ambulance and services provided, and was told, “No charge – this is Italy,” and then with a smile, “Don’t worry, Obama is working on it!”
I returned home to have surgery and $15,000 worth of care, which included quite a bit of paperwork and patience. This experience has challenged my sideline position on healthcare. The United States is ranked 37th in world healthcare (by The World Health Organization) and is by far the most expensive. I really wish I could just sit back and believe the Italian hospital worker – not to worry, Obama is working on it – but I think he needs all our help.

Joan Dwyer

Director/ Owner of All That Matters

photo... of Joan post fall...with family

Join us in sharing this seasons spirit by helping to make a less fortunate familys holiday a little brighter!

All That Matters is hosting two families this year. These families have written down a few items that they could use over the holidays and we hope that we can all give a little to help make their holiday a wonderful experience. So come and in and take a card with a family members name, age and wish on their card and then please return the card and gift/item to All That Matters by December 20th. Thank you in advance and we wish you joy this season!

“If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.”

Gradual Transitions and Grateful Times

“November comes and November goes,
With the last red berries and the first white snows.”
November a time of change, with harvest stored away, home, hearth, and
Holiday! So let us embrace what is to come, while mentally and physically
preparing ourselves for winters solitude. You’ll be grateful you did...

Feeling inspired by the leaves blowing in the wind?
Channel your inner Picasso and water paint on the Buddha Board. With the Buddha Board, you can create art over and over again with this specially designed water painting easel. Easy clean up and economical smart, this board embodies living in the present moment and accepting change as your creation gradually disappears before your eyes….

Warm up and shape up with this super comfortable and flexible Zobha Essential Zip Jacket! Made from 100% recycled material, this jacket is not only flattering but durable and winter weather ready. Show that frost who’s boss and enjoy the outdoors with grace and ease.

Looking for a great cd to play while entertaining guests, family and friends? Try Quiet Letters by Bliss. This album is a chill out masterpiece, deeply rooted in a fine collage of western, African and classical musical influences, and representing the vast musical backgrounds of the band. Now you can spice up more than what you’re cooking!

Meet Brandon D’Arezzo our featured student of the month!
Brandon is a courteous and dedicated yogi that represents All That Matters well.

When did you start yoga and what attracted you to the practice:
I actually remember taking my first yoga class in 5th grade and really liking it. Then I started in my freshman year in high school and have kept it up. I’m attracted to the general euphoric feeling I get from the practice.

What is your favorite style of yoga: Kundalini Yoga for the structuring it provides. The repetitions and mantras bring me to a centered place.
What other activities do you enjoy: I love reading and writing.
What is the last great book you read/recommend: Way of the Peaceful Warrior by the Dan Millman
Favorite sound: Gongs...
Least favorite sound: Shrill loud and shrieking noises...
Favorite meal: Got to be honest with Mac & Cheese
What keeps you doing yoga: Yoga keeps me balanced place in my life. I seem to gain more and more from each class.
Advice to beginners: Just sign up and go! Once you sign up for a series you are really encouraging yourself to keep going. Also, try as many different classes, teachers and styles you can to see what is right for you!
What do you like most about All That Matters: The whole atmosphere and feel of the place. Plus I really enjoy that there is a library here. I like to use the library for a quiet place and to study or relax and read.

A big Thank You to all who participated in and donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Class! With your help we were able to donate $214!

With Zobha's help, they were able to donate a beautiful free pink top to all those who gave.

With Coral's help, we were able to have a great class for a great cause!

Stay tuned for more fun charitable classes to come!