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Memory Blips 2116 0
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How often have you walked from one room in your house to another and then wondered why you were there You had a reason, but now that you're there, you can't remember what it was. So you retrace your steps in the hope that your starting place will give you a clue as to why you left it. Sound familiar We lead busy lives; we have too many responsibilities. Pressed for time, our minds jump ahead to the next errand to be done and this 'hurry' state prevents us from 'living in the now,' ...
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10/03/2010 7:27 PM |
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Dig Deeper Into the Meaning of a Yoga Pose 2102 0
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What draws new people to a yoga class Perhaps it is the perception that it can be a gentle form of exercise, or maybe it is the opportunity to try a creative approach to body movement . What keeps people coming back for more Possibly it is the gain in firsthand knowledge of oneself: more body awareness, more mental alertness, more peace of mind, more energy, more living in the present moment, more agility, more joy. What encourages people to dig even deeper into the meaning of the yoga...
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09/25/2010 8:11 PM |
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INITIATION 2038 0
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In this riveting novel, High Priest, Ptahhotep, tutors the Pharoah's daughter for her supreme initiation in the temple. In the same tale, the reader follows the trials of a 20th century woman as she grows spiritually and eventually recalls her initiation in Egypt which took place long before the time of Moses. This novel is a must-read just for its phenomenal insight on how TO BE God. According to the author, Elisabeth Haich, who was a well-known yoga teacher in Europe, this is a true story. ...
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09/12/2010 11:11 AM |
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How Yoga has Helped Me 1988 0
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September is here, and once again you turn your attention to creating a routine for yourself throughout the fall months. You know you should exercise, and so a variety of classes might find entries on your calendar. Yoga first found a place on my calendar about thirty-five years ago. I loved the postures. What intriguing names they had––warrior, turtle, bridge, fish, mountain, tree––and I appreciated them as a creative approach to developing flexibility, strength, balance and endurance in my...
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09/01/2010 8:54 AM |
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The Dalai Lama Explains How to be Mindful 2090 0
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Mindfulness. What is it, this term often used by teachers during their yoga classes The respected Dalai Lama says that it is exercised “by putting your mind back on its object of meditation every time it falters, which it will often do. Initially it takes great exertion but eventually, you will spontaneously stay without effort.' Mindfulness, then, is paying attention. Mindfulness is being aware of an experience with acceptance. Mindfulness is living in the present moment––quite the opp...
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08/22/2010 4:32 PM |
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