A Sutra a Day: Sutra I-3 New Directions
…drastuh sva-rupe’vasthanam Then the seer (i.e. the Self) abides in [its] essence.* Satyananda Paramahamsa says in his Four Chapters on Freedom, “realisation comes from within and cannot be comprehended by…
…drastuh sva-rupe’vasthanam Then the seer (i.e. the Self) abides in [its] essence.* Satyananda Paramahamsa says in his Four Chapters on Freedom, “realisation comes from within and cannot be comprehended by…
…always a simple thing to get that feeling of ease, I have another tool. It’s something I come back to when I’m in difficult times. This saying comes via a…
I’m a competitive person. I don’t mean to be. I don’t really want to be. But despite having taught yoga for many years, there it is: I’m still competitive. A…
…to practice being mindful once again. Three tips to help you concentrate in your practice Try to hear your thoughts. Hear the words that are formed in your mind continuously….
…daily diet of practice, wholesome meals and fresh air. What’s not to like! The logic of B.K.S. Iyengar’s comments on today’s Sutra is impeccable. He says: Without doubt, Sutras II-17…
…arms, rib cage, spinal column and pelvic/abdominal region can be integrated. Eventually everything comes together, and when attention wanes, then the student can go through building the pose again from…
…will result in the ripples spreading out further. Community building can be a conscious practice, just like our asana or pranayama practice. We do it by staying in touch with…
…anatomical crevices and shone a light on bodies’ dark crannies. What makes me happiest of all is that I can see the potential of building a new yoga community here…
…is full of beautiful and interesting things to see. In this world heritage ville, Daniel and I marched up hills and down dales replete with buildings going back to…
Have you got the habit of saying proper good-byes? My sister passed away 13 years ago. I knew when I left her at her home in Ohio as I returned…
…the benefits of menstrual practice, as a bonus, I offer a simple practice here for those of you ‘fertile’ women out there. Supta Baddha Konasana Prasarita Padottanasana …
…highly recommend Diane, her book, and her workshops: www.sexyandsacred.com.au The last thing which appeared as a document forwarded to me by another friend who works in the area of sexual…