Sutra 1.2, as I blogged here, defines yoga as stilling the fluctuations of the mind. Yet it is sutra 2.1 starts to address what yoga practice is all about. Accepting pain as help for purification, study and surrender to the Supreme Being constitute Yoga practice. sutra 2.1 This sutra really offers up the nitty-gritty of yoga and clearly demonstrates that yoga is so much more than just asana. Of course, depending on one's intention, an asana practice can (and should) contain discipline, … [Read more...]
Suffering is Optional
The title of this post Suffering is Optional is inspired from a phrase I almost incorporated on my 2012 vision board. As usual my board is filled with athletic challenges to encourage me to run & mountain bike more; new challenges like learning to actually do my own bike maintenance; and cook "mo 'betta" vegetarian meals my husband will LOVE! Of course another section of my board inspires me to live a stronger yoga life. When I say "stronger" I mean more daily home yoga asana time & … [Read more...]
Split “Yogini” Personality
I've been debating on sharing this blog post (from my journal) for a week or so. Then I had a shift on Friday during a Dharma class at Pure Prana in Old Town Alexandria. I'll save the "wow" moment for the end. So get reading... In my previous blog post, I offered a glimpse into what my daily Dharma Mittra practice/plans and diet are for the next couple months. One aspect of the daily practice is reflecting on satya. This reflection process means spending time each day to reflect on … [Read more...]
We’ve Only Just Begun…
I returned home on Monday 9/19 from the start of my 500-hour yoga teacher training with Dharma Mittra in NYC. The entire week up in NYC at The Dharma Yoga Center was amazing! In a short 8+ day period with Dharma and his fabulous (ego-less) teachers, things have already shifted for me in a way I can't fully explain. Even more exciting is realizing the 8 days I just concluded in NYC were just the beginning of the training which might explain why the song title "We've Only Just Begun" keeps … [Read more...]
May
I just realized this morning during my meditation practice (as the birds & fresh air surrounded me) how much I adore the month of May. We're beyond the cold, dreary winter and just out of the somewhat rainy, warm month of April. For me May signals the start of summer and a year ahead, full of possibilities. I've decided May is my New Year! Living in the DC area for 15+ years now, I have been fortunate not to acquire any allergies to pollen, grass, etc. so I love the smell of fresh cut … [Read more...]
Step Out of Your Routine
"Step Out of Your Routine" is one of the affirmations beaming from my vision board. And it's fitting given the last couple of weeks has been nothing but routine, particularly my yoga practice while I was on the road. Up until last Tuesday, I was on holiday travel for about 1.5 weeks. In order to continue with my daily yoga practice, I had to settle for practicing on plushy carpet. If you're a yogi, you know carpet is not ideal particularly for a practice that is mostly standing & arm … [Read more...]
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