Shanti, of course, is the Sanksrit word for peace. (The tradition of reciting “shanti, shanti, shanti” 3 times reflects the trinary nature of existence – – the relationship of peace within yourself, peace between you and others, and peace throughout the universe. Buddhists also refer to the Threefold peace of the body, mind and speech). [...] [read more...]
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This meditation was one of the first that I learned from my teacher Alan Finger. It is a beautiful way to calm and still the mind and connect to the energy of your body. The Hum-Sa Kriya is part of the “Ishta Diksha.” Diksha, meaning “initiation,” is the physical transference of divine energy directly into [...] [read more...] What is health? What is illness? What is healing? If you can recognize illness or disease as a balancing factor, a part of your wholeness that has been denied, then you will be able to find healing through expanding your awareness and seeking alternative concepts other than those that attempt to eradicate the illness through [...] [read more...] There is nothing more to be than what you are right now. When you allow yourself to be what you are right now, magic happens. When you know in your heart that there is nothing more to be than what you are right now, you experience yourself as being perpetually more amazing than you ever [...] [read more...] True health comes from the inside out: Everything you are looking for you have right now. Everything you need to truly be well has already been provided to you. If you want health, educate yourself, but be careful to not concentrate too heavily on disease. Believe in your body, and be aware that health assistance [...] [read more...] Breathe, Feel, Soften, Strengthen. If your injury or illness is long standing, if you feel frustrated or agitated that you are just not improving as quickly as you want to be, or if your pain is nagging, annoying, and “always there,” consider the following 4 words: breathe, feel, soften, strengthen. You can use these words [...] [read more...] “Two of the biggest causes for not being able to sleep at night are over-exhaustion and over-stimulation. You must clarify which of these scenarios is true for you or for your students. Are you or your students totally exhausted and beyond sleep because of working all day, or is the mind racing and the body [...] [read more...] “The truth will set you free. ” We’re all adept at seeing certain truths. For some of us, it’s easy to accept that we’re pretty, attractive, talented, loved, or successful. (And sadly, for some of us, it’s easier to accept a truth that we’re unattractive, unsuccessful, unloved, or untalented!) But these are simply ideas that [...] [read more...] If you practice hatha yoga, you’re no doubt familiar with this scenario: You’ve had an invigorating and inspiring practice session in which your mind was totally focused on your body and your breath. By the time you’re done, you have a deep sense of peace and relaxation that seems to pervade every cell. You feel [...] [read more...] Natarajasana, Pose of the Lord of the Dance, is a complex pose that is deep backbend with the added fun of balance. As with any backbend, is it essential to fully warm up the thoracic spine and hip flexors as well as integrate core stability for the safety of the lower back. A myriad of [...] [read more...] |
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