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Tag: yoga

  • My Dhyana Self-Knowledge

    I am grateful to be feeling so much today. I have been particularly inspired by learning about Dhyana, or meditation of yoga. It actually brought me to tears this morning and I’ve been in a slow, positive, steady emotional recovery since. I am presently feeling refreshed with appreciation for my own self-knowledge. “…once it has…

  • 8 Steps on the Yogic Path to Enlightenment

    No one is surprised when they learn that Yoga is more than a series of postures and breathing exercises. The best in-depth introduction to Yoga that I’ve ever found is from The Oxford Companion to the Body. I’ve included the text below. The word ‘yoga’ refers primarily to an ancient Hindu spiritual tradition intended to…

  • Synergy Workshop at Bikram Yoga Richardson

    This weekend I went to a Synergy Workshop at Bikram Yoga Richardson. Synergy is described as a playful partner-based workshop that includes Thai massage, partner flying & stretching. We began with a group exercise designed to help us feel more comfortable with each other. We spent the majority of the time learning partner Yoga and…

  • Cultivate Equanimity

    Cultivate Equanimity

    If your mind becomes firm like a rock And no longer shakes In a world where everything is shaking Your mind will be your greatest friend And suffering will not come your way. -poem from the Therigatha Steadiness and strength of mind in the midst of stress, chaos and uncertainty of life, is not a…

  • Vulnerability and Connection

    In my continuing efforts and struggle to make sense of my very own existence, I invariably return to remarkably rudimentary, yet paramount questions. Why am I here? What must I do? And, how may I actualize these concepts, and increase the ratio of pleasure to pain in my life? My wonder, pursuit and search for…

  • Bikram with 2011 USA Yoga Men’s Champion Joseph Encinia

    Last night, I had the opportunity to practice Bikram Yoga with 2011 USA Yoga Men’s Champion Joseph Encinia. His life is a testament to the healing powers of Yoga. He has overcome severe health issues through the practice of Bikram Yoga and is now the National Champion. The video below is impressive.