Daily Archives: October 10, 2010
Tibetan Buddhist Metta Meditation
Sit comfortably. Gradually deepen your breath. Feel your connection to the earth (human nature) and to the sky (the divine) by lifting the crown of your head and lengthening your spine while relaxing your arms, shoulders and legs. Close your eyes and visualize the face a special teacher, mentor or friend. Do not concern yourself [...]
frequently asked questions
“It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.” ~James Thurber what if i’m not flexible? Despite what is sometimes taught in the west, the goal of yoga is not to do the perfect pose but to quiet the distractions of the mind. Some bodies are naturally more flexible than [...]
a brief history of yoga
“I was in yoga the other day. I was in full lotus position. My chakras were all aligned. My mind is cleared of all clatter and I’m looking out of my third eye and everything that I’m supposed to be doing. It’s amazing what comes up, when you sit in that silence. ‘Mama keeps whites [...]
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karma yoga = selfless service
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” ~Gandhi Karma is action. Karma is the connection between actions and their resulting forces. Karma is mind-bogglingly complex. Karma is not in pop culture. Karma is acting with compassion. Karma is helping fellow beings — humans, animals, plants, the [...]
good karma spotlight
“Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can.” ~John Wesley Recommended NGOs The Miracle Foundation. Empowering orphans in India to reach their full potential, one child at a time. Batsiranai. Fair trade handicraft project of mothers of disabled children in Zimbabwe. Hug It Forward. Bottle school building, recycling and environmental education [...]
dharma = truth
Do not dwell in the past. Do not dream of the future. Concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~Buddha Many centuries ago in India, Siddhartha Gautama, a.k.a. the Buddha, discovered these Four Noble Truths: 1. Life is suffering. 2. Attachment is the cause of suffering. 3. There is a way to end [...]
