Yoga Sutra 2.7 - 2.11 Attachment is a residue of pleasant experience. Aversion is a residue of suffering. Clinging to life is instinctive and self-perpetuating, even for the wise. In their subtle form, these causes of suffering are subdued by seeing where they come from. In their gross form, as patterns of consciousness, they are subdued through meditative absorption. … [Read more...] about Yoga Sutra Meditation
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Some Good Advice for the Soul
The Ririan Project blog almost always has great tips on personal development, but today's post, Get Your Soul In Shape With These 11 Most Deeply Held Wisdoms, was fantastic. Many people only focus on how to have a nice looking outer appearance, but utterly fall short in terms of having a beautiful spirit as well. While many of the ideas included on the list are probably second nature to some yogis, I imagine that you might find some new ideas for living more peacefully, such as by hanging … [Read more...] about Some Good Advice for the Soul
“The Glow of Hope”
"The Glow of Hope" by S.L. Haldekar Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore From Wikipedia: Glow of hope, also called "Woman with the lamp", is a painting by Haldenkar. It is housed in a special room at Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore, India. The painting is currently on display on the second floor of the museum, in an enclave with a curtained window. The enclave is normally darkened, which highlights the subtlety of the glowing candle in the piece. When the light is turned on, the painting … [Read more...] about “The Glow of Hope”
Weekend Yoga Video: Dharma Mittra Back-bending Sequence
Here's a little back-bending video by Dharma Mittra for the weekend. Check out the Dharma Yoga Center website to find out more about this legendary yogi. I thought this was an interesting quote by Paramahansa Yogananda I found on the site: "In the beginning of one's spiritual search, it is wise to compare various spiritual paths and teachers. But when you find the real guru destined for you, the one whose teachings can lead you to the Divine Goal, … [Read more...] about Weekend Yoga Video: Dharma Mittra Back-bending Sequence
38 Ways Yoga Keeps You Fit
If you are looking for some motivation to practice yoga more often, check out these 38 Ways Yoga Keeps You Fit. They are sure to inspire you to get on the mat more regularly. Here's a sampling from the article at Yoga Journal: 11 Yoga lowers cortisol levels. If that doesn't sound like much, consider this. Normally, the adrenal glands secrete cortisol in response to an acute crisis, which temporarily boosts immune function. If your cortisol levels stay high even after the crisis, they can … [Read more...] about 38 Ways Yoga Keeps You Fit
Separated at Birth?
I've recently been reading It's a Long Way to the Floor by David Byck (check out his website!) and couldn't help but think that he and my favorite Chinese History professor in college may have been separated at birth. While the book has been a decent read so far, I've been incessantly perplexed by the possibility that he has a long-lost twin that he doesn't know about. It just makes me laugh how similar their pictures are. Anyhow, expect a review of David's book in the near future. Later! … [Read more...] about Separated at Birth?
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