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To Take the Posture is the Purpose of the Practice

"These forms are not a means of obtaining the right state of mind. To take this posture itself is the purpose of our practice. When you have this posture, you have the right state of mind, so there is no need to try to attain some special state. When you try to attain something, your mind starts to wander about somewhere else. When you do not try to attain anything, you have your own body and mind right here." ~Shunry Suzuki in Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind … [Read more...] about To Take the Posture is the Purpose of the Practice

In Memory of a Yogi ~ The Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda

"To commune daily with God in deep meditation, and to carry His love and guidance with you into all your dutiful activities, is the way that leads to permanent peace and happiness." ~ Paramahansa Yogananda The writings of Paramahansa Yogananda have been a guide to me ever since I took up yoga more than 10 years ago. You may or may not know that March 7th marks the 60th anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda’s mahasamadhi (a yogi’s final conscious exit from the body at the time of physical … [Read more...] about In Memory of a Yogi ~ The Mahasamadhi of Paramahansa Yogananda

Thoreau the Yogi

 “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” – Gandhi This morning while reading the newspaper over breakfast at my hotel, I came across a review of a book I hadn't heard of yet. The book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, purports to extol the value of those who shun the spotlight and instead seek solitude, simplicity, and quiet contribution in the noisy world around them. The book sounds intriguing and probably has appeal for a lot of yogis out there who … [Read more...] about Thoreau the Yogi

Sh!t Meditators Say…Tiny Devotions Giveaway

Looks like Tiny Devotions, the fabulous mala bead company, couldn't help but take a little inspiration from Lululemon's fabulous "Sh!t Yogis Say" parody. It's all in good fun and should bring a smile to your face! Want to win some free mala bead bling for your yoga wardrobe? Here's the giveaway rules from Tiny Devotions blog: We meditated all of January and came out out of silence to make this video (Yes, we know we're about a month late on the rest of the world). We need your help in … [Read more...] about Sh!t Meditators Say…Tiny Devotions Giveaway

Learning to Sit Alone

‘All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.’ ~Blaise Pascal Think about some of the problems of our daily lives, and how many of them would be eased if we could learn to sit alone, in a quiet empty room, with contentment. If you’re content to sit alone quietly, you don’t need to eat junk food, to shop on impulse, to buy the latest gadget, to be on social media to see what everyone else is talking about or doing, to compare yourself to others, to make more … [Read more...] about Learning to Sit Alone