The Yogi, whose mind is in harmony, finds rest in the spirit within and deep communion with the whole Free from restlessmess her soul is like a lamp whose flame burns steady in a shelter where no winds blow. Bhagavad Gita VI: 16-21 What happens when you add the element of sound to a hatha yoga practice? We’ve been exploring that in my classes for months now. After our centering…
Category: <span>philosophy</span>
The differences between Eastern & Western Astrology parallel the differences in the cultures. In the East spirituality is a priority in one’s life. And, spiritual practices can be performed in solitary, in groups, in organized religions, in beautiful architecture, nature, or any place one may find oneself. Spirit is a constant priority, sometimes surpassing food. Western astrology is more focused on the material world and seekers ask a lot…
It’s a metaphysical concept that what we see has more to do with what we want to see, than what’s actually there. Perception is a funny thing and it can alter everything. Once you’ve begun to ponder this concept and apply it to your life, you begin to ask the question, so what is real? What is the truth? Sigh. The philosophers, yogi’s, astrologer’s, and other wisdom seekers are still…
“When one’s body revolts against work, fatigue soon sets in; then one must not rest for it would be a victory for the body. When the body desires to rest, don’t; when the mind knows it ought to rest, do so, but one must know and distinguish language of body and mind, and be honest.” G. I. Gurdjieff ps…..I’m still in the ‘balsamic phase’ of my lunar cycle……………..just popped ‘out’…
Gurdjieff said, “Change depends on you, and it will not come about through study.You can know everything and yet remain where you are.It is like a man who knows all about money and the laws of banking, but has no money of his own in the bank. What does all his knowledge do for him?”
I have just three things to teach: Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and in thoughts, You return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, You accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, You reconcile all beings in the world. Thus the wise man residing in the tao Sets an example for all beings. Because he doesn’t…
In the beginning there was no existence. Existence appeared and grew. It became an egg. The egg broke open. One if its halves was of silver, the other gold. The silver half became this earth. The golden half became the sky. The membrane surrounding the white of the egg became the mountains. The membrane surrounding the yolk became mist and clouds. The blood vessels rivers. The white became the…
In 2001, I had the great good fortune to meet Sylvia Boorstein, a meditation teacher from the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. I loved her at first sight. She was the epitome of The GrandMother archetype for me. Round, jolly, sparkling, and chock full of the kind of everyday wisdom that only comes from deep study and years of personal practice. I assisted her with her 5-day program at Kripalu Center…
We talk about the Edge in yoga class a lot. It’s a place that’s easy to find…..you’re on the mat, stretching, and then you hit the wall, you can’t go any farther. You’ve reached your edge. Everyone handles that spot differently. Some push, forcing their bodies to go further. Others, back off, fearing the sensations that occur there, worrying about injury or something like that. Regardless of what category you…
He said, “Come to the Edge.” I said, “I can’t, I’m afraid.” He said, “Come to the Edge.” I said, “I can’t, I’ll fall off.” He said, finally, “Come to the Edge.” And I came to the Edge. And he pushed me. And I flew. Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918)