DIVINE DISCOMFORT In a recent gathering for the Upcoming Sattvic Living program (upcoming events page), a participant asked my colleague Richard, how he began his journey with Ayurveda. He paused, and responded, “Pain is the biggest motivator for change.” He went on to describe how an illness and surgery at a young age took him [...]
This freedom is not an ideal, a thing to take place eventually. The first step in freedom is the last step in it. It is the first step that counts, not the last step. What you do now is far more essential than what you do at some future date. Life is what is happening [...]
Waiting for the Water to Settle the dilemma of waiting for clarity In last month’s newslettler, we discussed how the season of autumn ushers in change and sometimes uncomfortable, but necessary upheaval. Those ‘winds of change’ often bring up issues or situations to examine, decisions to ponder and opportunities for new direction. And speaking from [...]
Hot Flash Haven Beat the Heat with these Yoga and Ayurveda Tips! SITALI PRANAYAMA Pranayama simply means “breath control”, and refers to breathing exercises that use breath, our prana, or life-force, to affect our mental, physical and emotional state. Sitali pranayama is a cooling breath. Here’s how to do it: Sit in a comfortable meditative [...]
There is no end to self-knowledge. Posted: So, a man who is really earnest must begin with himself, he must be passively aware of all his thoughts, feelings and actions. Again, this is not a matter of time. There is no end to self-knowledge. Self-knowledge is only from moment to moment, and therefore there is [...]
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Yoga has an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases that include the recurrence of heart attacks, hypertension and coronary heart diseases. Yoga influences the hypothalamus directly, the area of the brain that controls endocrine activity, and helps prevent heart attacks. Links to the study articles: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,137950,00.html http://www.medindia.net/yoga-lifestyle/yoga-heart.htm Today, with the fast pace of [...]
Self-knowledge I like this quote from J. Krishnamurti as it represens a core theme of his teachings - go inside for the truth! We often spend our days looking for leaders, gurus, teachers, books…outside help and the truth is only within ourselves. That is why it is important, as I said, to understand the process, [...]
PERCEPTION . . Something To Think About. . . Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a violin pl ayed six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time approx. 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 [...]
..Give the Gift to Another! Holiday Gift Certificate Specials I’ve created modified packages with special rates so you pay less than full price for a sampler, full, or extended session. Give the gift of self-care and peace to someone you love. This offer is for new clients only. 30mn Intensive Session A lot can happen [...]
