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Surrendering the Battle, to Win the War
By Lou Maitri: lovingkindness, friendliness towards self and others. I had not thought of my own internal struggles as a war within–until recently. This past year presented three different situations in which I was maitri challenged. They involved my car, … Read more
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The Yamas – Contributed by Shailendra
Ahimsa —— All school children in India (including me) without reserve, are taught the 3 monkey system of Mahatma Gandhi. Monkey 1 with his eyes closed (don’t see bad i.e., violent, cruel images), Monkey 2 with his ears closed (don’t hear bad i.e., gossip) and Monkey … Read more
The Elements and Yoga – Thoughts from Courtney
Submitted by Courtney –Thoughts on the poses and the elements The part that’s earth urges you to be ON the pose. be on your feet and on balance, root, STAY! The part that’s air urges you to be IN the … Read more
On Prayer – Kahlil Gibran
Submitted by Shailendra– You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance.For what is prayer but the expansion of yourself into the … Read more
The Niyamas – Guidelines for Personal Behavior
Sauca Cleanliness, purity, keeping our bodies and surroundings clean and neat, physical as well as mental purity, internal and external cleanliness. Santosa Contentment, the ability to be comfortable with what we have and what we do not have, positive attitude … Read more
The Yamas – Universal Ethical Disciplines
Ahimsa Harmlessness, non-violence, not causing pain, respect for all beings and all things, consideration towards all living things Satya Truthfulness, genuine, honest, virtuous, right communication through speech, writings, gesture and action, not lying Asteya Non-stealing, non-covetousness, the ability to resist … Read more
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
From Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 1. Yama – Universal ethical disciplines; rules and restraints for us to live in society; our attitudes toward our environment; respect for others and self. 2. Niyama – fixed observations and guidelines for personal conduct to … Read more
Sequence for Immunity
This asana sequence is designed to increase immunity. The document contains both a morning practice and an evening practice with timings. Printable PDF version of the Immunity sequence.
Some things never change… maybe
Because of past trips to India, it is impossible for me not to compare other times and how it used to be. Now there are cars and more cars. Tiny little cars, some made in Japan and TATA cars and … Read more
Smells and Sounds of India
It is sunday and Kamal, the India women I share the second floor with says “holiday.” Some of us (other Americans)are getting together for dinner and cooking on my floor because I have a large kitchen, which is actually Kamal’s … Read more
Holiday in India
Today is Independence Day in India (from England) I did ask. It is also Sunday so things are a little quieter here. I am love the house I stay in here. This is the first time I am on the … Read more
Blogging from India
Dear Friends, I have made some discoveries. It seems that the Internet places don’t have the same connections as ones people pay for in their homes. Like a Direct TV or Comcast. Well, I am using a computer in a … Read more
Preparing for India and Blog
The trip to India is beginning before leaving as I learn how to write on a blog.
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Ten Good Ideas
Seek joy – first and foremost Seek reasons to laugh Seek reasons to offer words of praise – to self and others Seek beauty in nature, beasts, and other humans Seek reasons to love. In every segment of every day … Read more
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The Rhythm of India: Slowing the Vrttis
India is the home of Krishna and Shiva and many other well known Hindu gods and warriors whose stories are known, told and lived by. India is the birthplace of Yoga, a comprehensive system of practices that give guidance on … Read more