Tag Archives: creativitiy

OMG, I lost my identity!

Okay, so not to blabber on and on about it or get too personal sharing out the more intimate details of my life,   I decided to share this bit because it was so much on the subject of how … Continue reading

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Om is where the heart is.

The first day I arrived at the Himalayan Institute I saw two beautiful caterpillars walking cross my path, one black with a vibrant red stripe, a holly bear caterpillar, the other silvery grey, shimmering in the morning sun. I don’t recall … Continue reading

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Yoga among Friends

In Downer’s Grove, just a train stop outside of Chicago I found good mid-western hospitality and a place for this warrior to rest and share the yoga .  This is the portal to enter into the Yoga ….Among Friends * … Continue reading

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A U M

It’s no secret that singing raises the spirit.  In fact, when we are happy we say, “My heart sings with joy.”  That is I believe what we are all seeking.  Often, we come to yoga because we are in pain … Continue reading

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Spiritual Warrior

The Spiritual Warrior                                                                                                                      Gratitude Moving into Grace : Finding and Following Your Bliss It takes strength and flexibility to live with an open heart, there is so much that seems to impinge and yet , Anahata is where the silent … Continue reading

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Finding our way, living art

“Sacred art is where Eternity shines through Time.” Joseph Campbell “Not all are called to be artists in the specific sense of the term. Yet, as Genesis has it, all men and women are entrusted with the task of crafting … Continue reading

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The Four Deisres.

Desire is not to be ‘overcome’ but rather a call to find what we really want, the yoga of fulfillment… to be yoga now.  This is a guide to deepening our practice from the man I call my teacher.  It … Continue reading

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Helping hands… flowering branches

Vrksasana, Tree Pose  ….sometimes you need a little help to find balance.  Try doing it with your eyes closed to challenge yours. “TREES are the great teachers. The Lord Buddha himself found enlightenment sitting under a tree. This is why … Continue reading

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When you’re green you’re growing when you’re ripe you rot.

Sometimes doing yoga is the answer.  Sometimes not doing yoga is the answer. Neti neti.Painting : Ed Pahr In order to stay alive trees must have stability ,  be rooted yet have flexibility to move with the elements, both play … Continue reading

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