The Most Fun You've Had All Month (05/22/09)

Hey My Friend,

As you know, tomorrow is the day of EnlightenUpment. My brother, Adam

and I have spent countless hours crafting this event to make sure that you

have fun, reduce your stress levels, and learn to handle whatever life throws

at you with super-human degrees of grace and ease. Plus, we guarantee

that you'll learn how to tap into your genius-mind at will in any situation.

Studies have show that if you don't learn these skills, you'll die sooner, and

you won't enjoy the life you've got nearly as much. I'd say that makes this

playshop pretty important. :)

If you ever have bad days, don't make as much money as you'd like, get stuck

in repetitive patterns and relationships, or fantasize about punching penguins,

this event is for you.

These people liked it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLkIpDa2P_Y

Go buy your tickets now, and save yourself eleven bucks.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/14468

I look forward to seeing you in the classroom tomorrow, and witnessing your

brilliance at play.

Yes

and

Yes.

Love you

Mateo

--
Love, Burn, Laugh and Learn...and above all else, Know Thyself.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
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Play to Win Within (05/20/09)

Hello Amigo,

Ya know...
The more I work into this EnlightenUpment project, the more I am able
to see the games of life and the ways to play them. It's so simple...just
as with any board game or outdoor team sport, life is a series of circum-
stances that we get to navigate, with varying degrees of grace and ease.
None of it is to be taken too seriously, but we should most definitely in-
vest enough energy to keep the stakes worth playing...while keeping in
mind that it IS still a game.

And as with any game, there are things we learn along the way that can
help us play more powerfully, and have more fun with the experience. It's
no fun to play high-stakes poker with a table full of sharks when you don't
know a straight from a flush and your mortgage is on the line.

So what do we do? We learn a thing or two. We step back long enough
to see the wisest ways to play, and we ask more experienced players
for tips along the way. We stand on the shoulders of giants and slam the
rock through the hoop.
And all the while, we keep playing.

This weekend, we have 2 awesome opportunities to do just that.

The first falls on Friday, when my dear brother, Max, hosts an amazing
marketing seminar in Santa Monica. Over the last year, I've watched this
guy go from earning $4G a month to $50G every 30 days. It's stupid crazy
the way this kid moves through the business game. He's focused his att-
ention there, and he's got some stuff to share. I'll be there. Hopefully you
will, too.
I'd love to see you earning what you're worth.

Max's Marketing Mind Intensive
A One-Day Event Where You Will Learn Cutting Edge
Marketing Strategies That Are Guaranteed To Help You Make
More Money, Reach More People, and Do More Good.

http://www.marketingmindintensive.com

When: Friday, May 22 from 9 am - 5 pm
Where: A secret spot in Santa Monica, CA

This event is limited to 25 people and he's had a very
positive response so grab a spot now if you want to learn
how to make more money, reach more people, and do
more good in your business.

Word.

The second is, of course, EnlightenUpment on Saturday. This 4 hour Play-
ful Intensive based in Improv, Movement, Music and Connection is your
chance to learn the inner-game approach to living on the stage of life. We've
blended the teachings of the sages with the principles of Improv to bring you
a half day of play and exploration of the self, experientially extracting you
from your analytical headspace and dropping you directly into the moment,
into your body, and into your highest state of genius. It's kinda like yoga and
transformation work and playtime and free expression and acting, only awe-
somer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLkIpDa2P_Y

Saturday May 23rd
10:45am-3pm
2309 Main St.
Santa Monica

This one's limited to 20 people, and spots are goin' fast.
Admission is $33 pre-sale and $44 at the door.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/14468

And between now and then, the sun's out and the weather's nice. Get out-
side, move your body, drink water and love yourself up proper. :)

Namaste
Mateo

--
Love, Burn, Laugh and Learn...and above all else, Know Thyself.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
:::::::::
www.getselfcentered.com
www.myspace.com/teofriends
www.playfulwarrior.blogspot.com

Feels S'good (05/15/09)

Hey you,
Genius,

You ready to play? Are you ready to let go of the ledge and fly into
the mystery, untethered and free with the wind in your face and the
sweet metallic mix of adrenaline and bliss under your tongue, heart
cracking against your ribcage?

You were born for this brilliance, and all it take to live it is commit-
ment and practice. The rewards are potentially infinite, the cost is
nothing short of everything...not much, really. ;)

Are you ready to play?
Well c'mon then. :)

AcroYoga FUNdamentals
Come learn to support and be supported in this 3 hour Acro-
Intensive. Yoga, Acrobatics, Partnered work and Thai Massage...
uh, yeah.

Saturday May 16 (tomorrow)
10am-1pm
235 Hill St.
Santa Monica

Click the link above to RSVP and save $10.

EnlightenUpment
Learn to flow in the moment, and come back to yourself grace-
fully when life hands you surprises. We'll use a series of fun and
engaging games, dance, and various interpersonal interactions.
You get a great time.
YES. :)

Saturday May 16 (yes, tomorrow :)
5:45-7pm
2309 Main St.
Santa Monica

Click on the link to RSVP. This is an offering from me to you.

Now I'm gonna go engage some body-intelligence. A little Fela
Kuti and an open floor sounds about right.

Lovin You
Mateo

ps. if you have any questions about tomorrow's happenings, feel
free to hit my cell. 323 620 3239
dig


--
Love, Burn, Laugh and Learn...and above all else, Know Thyself.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
:::::::::
www.getselfcentered.com
www.myspace.com/teofriends
www.playfulwarrior.blogspot.com

Here We Go, IMPROV and ACRO (05/10/09)

Powerful One,

I invite you to come join me this Saturday for two very special events.
Both of these classes are a helluva lotta fun, and will expand your
understanding of who you think you are and what you think you're cap-
able of.
I think I just ended a sentence with a preposition. Hm.

EnlightenUpment
Improve your Life
Have you ever dropped into flow and ridden the wave of your day, deftly
navigating every little twist and turn, and gotten that rush, feeling every-
thing lining up in your favor, and that all is right in the world?
Imagine LIVING that way ALL THE TIME.
Invest one hour of your life on Saturday evening to developing the skills
necessary to living a full, rich, enjoyable existence, by learning to say
YES, and build a life you love, one agreement at a time.
Basically, come have fun and get better at everything.

EnlightenUpment
*FREE Intro*
Saturday, May 16th
6pm-7pm
Shiatsu Massage School
2309 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405

AcroYoga Fundamentals
with Yogi Hendlin
"Come fly with me, come fly, let's fly away..."
I just spent 4 hours down on the beach in Santa Monica, with the minimal
Acro knowledge that I hold, twisting, turning, flipping, base-ing and laughing
my face off with a crew of beautiful people. I'm BUZZING right now.
You can buzz too. :)
Learn how to support your partners, and surrender into the support that they
offer, through an awesome mix of Yoga, Acrobatics, Flying Sequences and
Thai Massage at the Church in Ocean Park.
My homie, Yogi is teaching this intensive from 10am-1pm on Saturday, and
I would love to fly you and experience your power. Come play with me. :)

Acro Intensive
Saturday, May 16, 2009
10am-1pm

CHURCH IN OCEAN PARK
235 Hill St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
$30 before 05/16/2009
$40 after 05/16/2009
Buy Tickets Online!!!

And there you have it, my friend. This Saturday. Block it out, because
there's plenty to do, as you can see. :)

Till then, get some sun, drink some water, and laugh as often as poss-
ible.
Oh, and tell 4 people you love them.

I love you.
:)
Mateo

...drumroll please... (05/08/09)

Aloha Sunshine!

A few days ago, I promised to share some exciting news with you.

There have been a lot of shifts in my life of late, and you know what
I've learned? When I continue to let go of everything I think I know,
surrendering into the flow of my life and...dare I say...the will of God,
everything works.
It's when I start trying to hold on to some glint of goodness, some
story of what's supposed to happen; force my hand and stay locked
in a concept...that's when things start to get sticky.
Now, this is nothing new...my elders have been sharing this with me
for years, but as Rumi once said, "Nothing is true until you experience
it."
Feel a loving desire, move in that direction, let go of what "should" or
"shouldn't" happen...it seems to be working.
So on that note...

I'm moving to Austin, Texas.
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

I've booked my ticket, one way, flying out on May 27th, 2009.
I've been feeling this move coming for quite some time, and while I've
stepped in this direction, my steps have been trepidacious. It was only
when all of my Los Angeles securities began to crumble away that I
saw with absolute certainty that the time to go is NOW.
My steps must be bold, so here we go. :)

This means 3 things to us right now:

1. If you know anyone in the Austin area whom you respect and hold
in high regard, I would appreciate the introduction. I don't know anyone
but immediate family out there, and I'm kind of a communal creature. :)

2. I've got a lot of L.A. living to pack into these last (less than) 3 weeks,
and I'd like to do that with you. I'll keep you abreast of my activities so
we can grab classes and culture together. Keep your peepers peeled.
Already on the roster...Acroyoga, Ojai sweatlodge, Transformational
Improv Classes, Tantra Classes...ya know, livin.

3. If you've had any desire whatsoever to book me for some bodywork,
DO IT NOW. I would love to work with you as much as you'd love to get
some work done, so let's set it up. We only have about 2 and a half
weeks, then I'm taking these hands to the people of Central Texas. :)

I'll send you more information in the next couple of days. In the meantime,
pull out your calendar, pull out your phone, and let's get some facetime in.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Love

Mateo
323 620 3239

ps. As we shift into summer and excitement inevitably builds, don't forget
to Sit Down, Shut Up, and Breathe.
It's good for you. :)


--
Love, Burn, Laugh and Learn...and above all else, Know Thyself.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
:::::::::
www.getselfcentered.com
www.myspace.com/teofriends
www.playfulwarrior.blogspot.com

This Weekend in Venice (05/01/09)

Hey Beautiful Friend

Quick note about this weekend...

Tonight (Friday) is First Fridays on Abbott Kinney. What does that mean
to you? You can come down to Abbott Kinney and peruse the shops, drink
wine, listen to music and enjoy the company of new friends and familiars
from 6pm till 11.
What makes this extra special is that Urban Remedy Community Acupunc-
ture is opening their doors to offer treatments, fresh chai, hot chocolate,
wine, popcorn, music and ME at the massage chair. :)
Come out, get a little bodywork by donation, relax and enjoy the offerings.

Then Sunday, same place, we're gonna get communal again with the Sun-
set Yoga Potluck, featuring Psalm Isadora. Show up at 6, get your asana
on, then sit on the rooftop as the sun sets on the water and dine with a crew
of freshly opened yogis.

The address is 1509 B Abbott Kinney Blvd, right in the heart of Venice, CA.

And don't forget, you can still come in to receive bodywork by donation until
May 8th. If you haven't made your appointment yet, pick up your phone and
holla. It's time you take care of yourself, and it doesn't get much easier than
this.

I have more exciting news to share, but I'll save it for a few days.

Love you!
See you soon!

Mateo
323 620 3239

--
Love, Burn, Laugh and Learn...and above all else, Know Thyself.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
:::::::::
www.getselfcentered.com
www.myspace.com/teofriends
www.playfulwarrior.blogspot.com

Donation Bodywork is BACK!!! (04/21/09)

Greetings, Amigo,

I sit in a sunny patch of carpet in my new apartment in Santa Monica (!!!).
The weather has finally blessed us with warmth and clarity, signs that sum-
mer's comin' on. The wind has switched up on us, bringing fresh fragrances
to our awaiting faces.
This is a good life.
I'm glad you're here to share it.

Speaking of new and exciting...
I've moved into a new clinic space, practicing yoga and bodywork at Urban
Remedy Community Acupuncture (www.urbanremedy.org) in Venice. This
beautiful studio was created to offer anyone interested and available the
opportunity to experience outstanding health care at a price that everyone
can afford.
Simply put, you can show up and receive treatments from highly qualified
acupuncturists, and pay what you can within the sliding scale.

As my offering to and through this gracious space, I'll be practicing body-
work by donation for two weeks, starting this Friday, April 24th. All you
have to do is call me to make an appointment, and show up. :)

Donation Bodywork
April 24-May 8, 2009
Urban Remedy
1509B Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
by appointment only
323 620 3239

On a seperate note...Indian Images!!!
I've been wrestling with this beast since I got back to town. Who knew
how much work can go into creating a simple online photo album? At
long last, I present to you...Some Pictures From India. :)
This is a collection of some of my favorite shots out of the close to a
thousand that I gathered.
I hope you enjoy the visual stories as much as I enjoyed living them.

http://picasaweb.google.com/warriorwork/SomePicturesFromIndia?authkey=Gv1sRgCP2K4auq247gCw&feat=directlink

Get outside and enjoy the sun while we've got it. And if the clouds roll in,
enjoy that as well.

Much Love
Mateo


--
Love, Burn, Laugh and Learn...and above all else, Know Thyself.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
:::::::::
www.getselfcentered.com
www.myspace.com/teofriends
www.playfulwarrior.blogspot.com