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Shine a little light …
With the replacement of two books in my post-Katrina library, one classic (BKS Iyengar’s Light on Yoga) and a modern interpretation and condensation of that classic, with great illustrations and “work in the posture” tips (Iyengar students Silva, Mira … Continue reading
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Top Advice from Patanjali
Paraphrased from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 33: If someone is happy, offer them friendship (share their happiness) If someone is unhappy, offer them compassion (lighten their suffering) If someone is virtuous, offer them delight (celebrate their goodness) If … Continue reading
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Inhale: Where am I in all of this confusion? If I pause and take a moment to breathe, letting go of this veil of illusion [that separates (like two different leaves along two slim branches that stretch their way in … Continue reading