Tada Drustuh Svarupe Vasthanam: When yoga is present the Seer indentifies with his or her true nature.
Namaste to the Get Real Family. I have recently had to move and set up internet and replace my 10 year old computer, and now I am back on-line. This will be my last post on this blog, but you all can easily start a cyber space through blogspot. If I can do it anyone can.
It is Pure Consciousness, your True Nature that is destined to be known. Cleansing is a path to God, but only one of many. Yoga tells us the most effective pathway is Bhakti, devotion. Remain devoted to the desire for self-knowledge that brought you to this intensive and you will come ever closer to living in your Truth. Begin to mark the moments when you are able to SEE the mind's play. In these moments, you are Truth, the Seer.
I will be setting up Pure Consciousness dispensers around BBY this week. Please make an appointment to receive the Avidya (Ignorance) Vaccine. This is tax deductable.
Blessings on your journey.
OM!
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
1.2 Yogah Cittivrtti Nirodhah
Yoga is the Intentional calming and quieting of the stormy nature of the mind.
A Vrtti is an electrical impulse, the brain firing. That's all it is really, a thought. Much electricity creates a storm. Pay attention as you integrate this week to the electricity in your environment. With practice storms come less, but at this point, it may feel stormy. Especially as you contemplate breakfast. Better to enjoy a comfortable food than create stress over preconcieved notions. The path of lifestyle changes is small steps, a natural unfolding, on-going realizations of what your true self wants to manifest. Find humor in the process!
This Saturday we will be doing a bit of review, so please bring all of your hand-outs thus far, as well as any questions for our last meeting. Come prepared to do a little yoga.
OM
Yoga is the Intentional calming and quieting of the stormy nature of the mind.
A Vrtti is an electrical impulse, the brain firing. That's all it is really, a thought. Much electricity creates a storm. Pay attention as you integrate this week to the electricity in your environment. With practice storms come less, but at this point, it may feel stormy. Especially as you contemplate breakfast. Better to enjoy a comfortable food than create stress over preconcieved notions. The path of lifestyle changes is small steps, a natural unfolding, on-going realizations of what your true self wants to manifest. Find humor in the process!
This Saturday we will be doing a bit of review, so please bring all of your hand-outs thus far, as well as any questions for our last meeting. Come prepared to do a little yoga.
OM
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sutra 1.4 Tada Drastuh Svarupe Avasthanam
When Yoga is present, the Seer identifies with his or her own True Nature.
I just found a site with downloadable chanting of each sutra. www.patanjalisutras.com
Keep up the wonderful work. Beware of agrandized expectations and self-doubt. Hooray for self-love and exploration.
OM
When Yoga is present, the Seer identifies with his or her own True Nature.
I just found a site with downloadable chanting of each sutra. www.patanjalisutras.com
Keep up the wonderful work. Beware of agrandized expectations and self-doubt. Hooray for self-love and exploration.
OM
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Please enjoy your rest day everyone. You might like to take this time to contact the part of the mind that lives in the heart. Keep your expectations out of it and just be present as much as you can on this day. Many blessings on your work.
OM
OM
Friday, October 23, 2009
Day 6 woo-hoo! Please stay present in your prayers for harmony with the universe, and always remember why you are taking this time.
We all come together again to share our experiences, and prepare for purgation followed by reintegration. We will continue our learning process in the coming week with an Integration plan that is very specific, so rest easy, you won't be released suddenly without a segway period. We will start the bulking up for those that need it (Steve. Haley don't worry, its not over yet!) and explore the Cleaner Lifestyle idea (including the desire Alicia brought up, to live like this all the time, which is unsustainable). There are very simple things you can do on a consistent basis (which means it doesnt have to be ALL the time) to support the body's natural rhythms for health and balance. Remember your body and this universe are designed for your well being. All you have to do is keep floating along the stream.
We will look not only at diet, but also how to support the biorhythms and mental/emotional spaces you have been working to contact this two weeks and maintain some of these positive changes into your life.
Tomorrow, we will share a silent Sadhana to start the day. Sadhana is spiritual practice (remember, "spiritual" has many faces). The room is open at 8:15 if you would like to take advantage of more time to practice. Come on in at your own pace and we will be silent until 8:20. You may do asana, breathwork, meditation, either what I have taught you or any other practices you are used to taking. If you have questions about your practice, I will be present to help. Enjoy the stronger energy when we are together so you may take the experience of strong Sadhana and the support of our community home with you.
Tara, thanks so much for sharing your experience as you take one week of your life to stand out from the crowd in the name of self-care. You are inspiring those around you, as I'm sure all of you are this month.
OM
We all come together again to share our experiences, and prepare for purgation followed by reintegration. We will continue our learning process in the coming week with an Integration plan that is very specific, so rest easy, you won't be released suddenly without a segway period. We will start the bulking up for those that need it (Steve. Haley don't worry, its not over yet!) and explore the Cleaner Lifestyle idea (including the desire Alicia brought up, to live like this all the time, which is unsustainable). There are very simple things you can do on a consistent basis (which means it doesnt have to be ALL the time) to support the body's natural rhythms for health and balance. Remember your body and this universe are designed for your well being. All you have to do is keep floating along the stream.
We will look not only at diet, but also how to support the biorhythms and mental/emotional spaces you have been working to contact this two weeks and maintain some of these positive changes into your life.
Tomorrow, we will share a silent Sadhana to start the day. Sadhana is spiritual practice (remember, "spiritual" has many faces). The room is open at 8:15 if you would like to take advantage of more time to practice. Come on in at your own pace and we will be silent until 8:20. You may do asana, breathwork, meditation, either what I have taught you or any other practices you are used to taking. If you have questions about your practice, I will be present to help. Enjoy the stronger energy when we are together so you may take the experience of strong Sadhana and the support of our community home with you.
Tara, thanks so much for sharing your experience as you take one week of your life to stand out from the crowd in the name of self-care. You are inspiring those around you, as I'm sure all of you are this month.
OM
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