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December 2016
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November 2016
@[821580710:2048:Amaya Naomi] and @[100000908140794:2048:Chris White]
This is why yoga will never be mainstream.
Engaging in materialistic or sensual pleasure with little focus on higher purpose is not yoga-- it's called bhoga. Bhoga, left unchecked, can lead to pain in the body or/and mind-- and this is called roga.
On the flip side, Roga and Bhoga can both lead back to yoga. Once you make a commitment to not harming or deceiving by paying attention to what is, the pain and discomfort can lead you right back out of the yick and into something better: reality.
For yoga to arise, attention to reality must be fixed and firm... Even when it becomes unpleasant. Even when it is inconvenient. Only then can we see what's under the hood.
Yoga will never be mainstream, but nowadays is a great time for alchemy. For transmutation. Turn this time of grasping and grabbing and pain into abiding love and bliss, by doing the inconvenient and uncomfortable.
When the tide comes in, all boats are lifted. "Other" is only illusion. The side effects of yoga are worth the effort: abiding joy, made of honesty and love. This does not mean "free of pain" but it does mean "free of suffering."
Engaging in materialistic or sensual pleasure with little focus on higher purpose is not yoga-- it's called bhoga. Bhoga, left unchecked, can lead to pain in the body or/and mind-- and this is called roga.
On the flip side, Roga and Bhoga can both lead back to yoga. Once you make a commitment to not harming or deceiving by paying attention to what is, the pain and discomfort can lead you right back out of the yick and into something better: reality.
For yoga to arise, attention to reality must be fixed and firm... Even when it becomes unpleasant. Even when it is inconvenient. Only then can we see what's under the hood.
Yoga will never be mainstream, but nowadays is a great time for alchemy. For transmutation. Turn this time of grasping and grabbing and pain into abiding love and bliss, by doing the inconvenient and uncomfortable.
When the tide comes in, all boats are lifted. "Other" is only illusion. The side effects of yoga are worth the effort: abiding joy, made of honesty and love. This does not mean "free of pain" but it does mean "free of suffering."
This week, I have felt the love, support of community. They come together to support each…
October 2016
Moon day, All Hallows' Eve Eve, & vegan chicken wings. Craft beer. Witch Craft. Crafty Bas…
The latest in yoga fashion.
Renny magic
Sure isn't.
My personal favorite:
September 2016
Out of town & want a tee or tank? Hit me up.
Ever feel like a zebra in a room full of horses? Really, we're all just unicorns that forgot ou magic. Get woke 😉
Unisex (xs,s, m, l, xl) -- $20 + shipping & a variety of colors (and $5 off two!)
Ever feel like a zebra in a room full of horses? Really, we're all just unicorns that forgot ou magic. Get woke 😉
Unisex (xs,s, m, l, xl) -- $20 + shipping & a variety of colors (and $5 off two!)
Oh how tacky.
Want a DC Ashtanga t, and can't grab one in person? HMU
Holy cow
August 2016
Part 2. Twister in Chicago 😉
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TEAMWORK 24/7 MEN'S GYM & BATHHOUSE
July 2016
"When was the first time you did something for the last time? When was the last time you d…
Besties
My life -- 6 years ago -- so happy.
How I supposed to practice when there are Pokemon up in hurr?
A new view!
Charlie is working on his down dog â â but he's gotta work on that dristi!
June 2016
The is so much to LOVE about Philly! Getting to hang with @esitzler and the community at …
Near & dear to my heart.
that time I learned about pirating from Cap'n Morgan.
But before.
Well.
That year I went as a house fire to Wow Wear right after my house fire.
Yo voté.
A guy sped up at me in the crosswalk. Honked. Yelled. Called me a faggot. Threatened to kill me. I stood my ground. Didn't cuss-- switched into teacher mode and made him say he was sorry. He's a DC firefighter with MD plates. Anyone got any ideas how to inform his employer? Take it away, Facebook!
That time I met Jake Shears and he liked my shorts.
Family.
Making shapes in the grass. Look, imma #ekapadabakasana
May 2016
Discovering who spirit trickster. Thanks @pegmulqueen 🙂
How I spent my birthday.
|> Kali <| in the streets |> Shiva <| in the sheets (h/t: @whitsummerall )
HBD ME
This is my teachers' teacher, Pattabhi Jois.
This week marks the seventh year of his passing. He died before I began learning his method.
I wasn't sure what to say to honor him, as he touched so many people directly, and yet for me, indirectly.
I didn't want to appropriate, and yet I am so inspired by his work.
When I saw this image, I knew what it was I wanted to say.
When I die, I hope it is my good humor that is remembered-- just like yours. Thanks, KPJ. I owe you one.
This week marks the seventh year of his passing. He died before I began learning his method.
I wasn't sure what to say to honor him, as he touched so many people directly, and yet for me, indirectly.
I didn't want to appropriate, and yet I am so inspired by his work.
When I saw this image, I knew what it was I wanted to say.
When I die, I hope it is my good humor that is remembered-- just like yours. Thanks, KPJ. I owe you one.
Rain day.
7 years ago! Man-- I had JUST cut off the shoulder length.
Guys...
Think yoga is too girly? Don't let gender disparity become a barrier to entry! Come learn & muck about with a bunch of dudes.
April 2016
Attaboy!
I think yoga is too girly? Don't let gender disparity become a barrier to entry! Come lear…
Tomorrow!
Mysore, 8-10,
q&a/ conference 10:15/30-11:30,
Foundational Postures workshop 12-2!
Sign up: https://goo.gl/9WhvVt
Mysore, 8-10,
q&a/ conference 10:15/30-11:30,
Foundational Postures workshop 12-2!
Sign up: https://goo.gl/9WhvVt
Saturday, April 17:
Foundational Postures workshop.
12-2; Kali Yoga Studio!
Sign up now!
https://goo.gl/9WhvVt
Foundational Postures workshop.
12-2; Kali Yoga Studio!
Sign up now!
https://goo.gl/9WhvVt
March 2016
Out in Arlington? Thursday JD the last day of my afternoon Mysore engagement @littlerivery…
#tbt for Charlie. Somebody likes camping! #charliegram
Facebook reminded me that I used to run marathons 🙂
Real life.
January 2016
The best piece of advice I've ever received regarding travel is to aphorism "Don't leave u…
I remember @tarabrach talking about emotions like storms-- like weather patterns-- in one …
Shave + Avocado/Egg Yolk/Coco Oil face mask + Hair Cut
Inspired by @nudeyogaguy to and @suenodevida_ecu
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