I am slowly developing my room of tranquility, an oasis of peace within this house of chaos.
By the end of the month of September, when I am working again, this will truly be my sanctuary.
”Live out of your imagination, not your history.” – Stephen Covey
My View: Sunday morning yoga practice
Blackstone Lake
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Listening to the teachings of the Buddha has inspired me to do more yoga. I am able to settle and quiet longer into a posture when I am in a state of reflection and contemplation. |
“There may be peace without joy, and joy without peace, but the two combined make happiness.” – John Buchan
I have been so dehydrated. Both water and breath have been less plentiful than ideal. It’s amazing what happens when one starts breathing deeply into the belly and taking in constant fluids – going from a season of wither, into the promise of a new spring. Now, I have to get back into the routine of a daily yoga practice and then I’ll be in the clouds. To me, the month of November is rather bleak and dreary, the segue way into the death of life, and the time of darkness. I would love to go through the winter standing tall: energized, revitalized, full of life! I will.
Another fantastic week. On Tuesday night, I led a collaborative guided visual meditation. Facilitating such activities is often a greater learning experience for myself than particulating in them.
I went to a class at Atlas on Wednesday night after work. One of the best flows I have ever participated in/experienced was presented.
It was a wonderful week. In YTT on Tuesday night, we watched Yoga as Therapy and part of Yoga Unveiled. As a student (of both history and life!), I am fascinated by learning the past + present + future of traditions, ideas, practices, etc. I believe that it is impossible to understand and fully appreciate where something is going, without having an understanding of its origins and as such, ancient carved relief, inscription containing ‘dead’ language, and other scraps of civilization are nothing short of fascinating to me. This is why I went into Classical Studies in the first place – my love of Old Things[tm].
I went to a class at Atlas on Wednesday night after work and was remarkably rejuvenated and uplifted by the experience. I very much admire the style of teachers who have been in this field for many years, and find them a great source of inspiration in terms of my own journey.
| Mahavatar Babaji was the guru of Lahiri Mahasaya. His name means “Great Avatar” and “Revered Father”. Babaji told Lahiri Mahasaya that he was his Guru from the past, then initiated him into Kriya Yoga, and instructed Lahiri to initiate others. Lahiri wanted to remain with Mahavatar Babaji, who told him instead that he must return to the world to teach Kriya Yoga, and that “Kriya Yoga sadhana would spread through the people of the world through his (Lahiri’s) presence in the world.” |
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| Lahiri Mahasaya was the guru of Sri Yukteswar, and became well-known in the west through Paramahansa Yogananda. Mahasaya was chosen by Mahavatar Babaji to reintroduce the lost practice of Kriya Yoga to the world. A sincere spiritual seeker who follows the path of Kriya Yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain Self-realization — even within one lifetime. It is derived primarily from: |
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