Facing Transitions: Finding Light in Endings and New Beginnings
The clouds lift on this clear cold winter day and I am awed by the sight of luminous mountains with snow crisp edges touching the sky. It’s as if the mountains have regained speech and are stating: We are here. We are always here but today we offer you this vision. It is like Consciousness […]
From the Mundane to the Extraordinary- A Path of Glowing Gems
Subtle Energies There was a little card in one of the Ashram classrooms that had an image of Krishna playing the flute, his body gently curved. The text said “Keep thy Mind fixed on Me.” That little card has been on my mind for years, almost decades. I have wondered: what does it mean to […]
“Abundance”
As the weather improves, blossom gives way to tiny fruits visible on the branches of trees and bushes. Everything in the garden is looking greener – seedlings are now growing vigorously, small shoots and delicate green leaves are appearing everywhere. What better time to reflect on Abundance! Breath and Reflection 1) Practice “Easy Breath” for some time, if possible out of doors in […]
“Beginnings”
As you start the new year, take time to review 2013 and to celebrate your victories. We hope you enjoy these highlights from the Ashram’s 50th Anniversary year! Thanks to everyone for making it so special.
“Activate”
Swami Radhananda describes how knowledge is attained by using the will to take action. Spiritual knowledge grows into awareness of the subtle aspects of life.
“The Body as a Temple”
In a satsang talk offered in November 2008, Swami Radhananda speaks to a group of Hatha Teachers about how yoga brings things together – on the mat and off the mat. She conveys Swami Radha’s teachings of Hatha Yoga from a personal perspective.
“Creativity”
As the dedication of the Temple of Light is celebrated, the Ottawa Yasodhara Yoga Teachers offer reflections on creativity – the nature of creativity, how does one access it, understanding this connection to ‘receiving from the great beyond from above the mind…’ With gratitude to Marcia Bamber, Lorraine Burke, Joan Gamble, Erna Herwig, Robin Mcdonald […]
“Courage”
Explore courage from a variety of approaches. The yogic path is the pursuit of liberation from all limitations. We have to begin where we are. (Kundalini Yoga for the West, Swami Radha, p 160). Thank you to Shaun Alsford, Nicole St. Arnaud, Wendy Blackmore, Lynn Fairey, Sandra Hindson and Utpala Pittman for sharing these reflections. […]
“Taking Refuge in the Teachings”
Yasodhara Yoga Victoria teachers invite us to explore the theme of ‘taking refuge in the Teachings’. 1) Exploring the theme of ‘Refuge’ through Hidden Language Hatha Yoga a) The meaning of ‘refuge’ b) The Tortoise Pose kurmasana – Taking Refuge Everywhere the tortoise goes is home….In this dark little place, how is it that I […]
“Emotions”
Many thanks to Carol Putnam and Silver Frith of Yasodhara Yoga Halifax for inviting us to dive into the watery depths of emotions. Energy…is here now in the Manipura Cakra where the imagination and strong emotions, in interaction with the sense of sight, have welded it into desires. The images welling up are like clay, […]