Reflections
16 entries in 2015 · oldest first
2015
Retweeted DCHomos (@DCHomos):
My parents are so disgustingly happy. It's a lot to live up to. I think it kinda messed me up lol.
My parents are so disgustingly happy. It's a lot to live up to. I think it kinda messed me up lol.
I've been humbled and honored to share the yogic tradition as taught by Sharath Jois, the lineage of Sri K Pattahbi Jois with the #dcashtanga community... And I could not be more full of gratitude for the chance to share it with my student at the source. @livelyogini
Oh my gosh, the fighting next door! It's like Real Housewives of Gokulum over there. (I think? I've not seen the program)
Retweeted Emma O'Neill (@EmmaONeillYoga):
Hanuman Temple w @michaeljoelhall followed by an epic day in #India! #mysore #temple #epic #gratefulâ¦
Hanuman Temple w @michaeljoelhall followed by an epic day in #India! #mysore #temple #epic #gratefulâ¦
I'm too tall for the tarps 😡 oop. Nikki asked me to wear proper trousers and a sleeve into the city to make for a better experience. It was good advice. I thought of @tara_lizbeth telling me to "put on a denim!" before going out, not liking my short-shorts. Growth is there.
Befuddled by Supta Kurmasana?
We all eventually struggle with unlocking complex asanas-- but like a well written mystery, the clues are hiding in plain sight.
Let's double back and look at the evidence and see if we can crack the case.
Primary Primer: Supta Kurmasana. May 10, #littleriveryoga
We all eventually struggle with unlocking complex asanas-- but like a well written mystery, the clues are hiding in plain sight.
Let's double back and look at the evidence and see if we can crack the case.
Primary Primer: Supta Kurmasana. May 10, #littleriveryoga
"Make a career of humanity, commit yourself to the noble struggle of equal rights. you will make her greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in District of Columbia 1959
You could take all this, take it away
I'd still have it all
'Cause I've climbed the tree of life
And that is why, no longer scared if I fall
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
'Cause, you're the one
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
You washed away my tears
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
Nothing fails
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
Makes me want to pray
Pray you'll always be here
I'd still have it all
'Cause I've climbed the tree of life
And that is why, no longer scared if I fall
When I get lost in space
I can return to this place
'Cause, you're the one
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
You washed away my tears
Nothing fails
No more fears
Nothing fails
Nothing fails
I'm not religious
But I feel so moved
Makes me want to pray
Pray you'll always be here
Life lessons from 60's game shows.
Mostly I think I'm just meant to host a game show.
I didn't get in to Mysore for January, but when my teacher asks "who is your teacher" to one of those who have shared space in my Shala, I feel like I'm there, and niyamas take over. Is this "parampara"? Wow. I miss and love my teacher, but just wow. #dotherightthing
"Weddings"
#tourof2nd
Saturday is a rest day for a lot of folks.. But I often take Sundays off. Today I have a wedding to attend-- there is nothing better than spending time with your very best friends. -- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
Of course, you will substitute @ashtangadispatch for yourself above. But this way, you can just copy and paste at the end of your posts to make it easy.
I think this one is going to do really well, btw. 🙂
#tourof2nd
Saturday is a rest day for a lot of folks.. But I often take Sundays off. Today I have a wedding to attend-- there is nothing better than spending time with your very best friends. -- Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01 for more practice ideas!
#yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
Of course, you will substitute @ashtangadispatch for yourself above. But this way, you can just copy and paste at the end of your posts to make it easy.
I think this one is going to do really well, btw. 🙂
I apologize for my purposefully divisive comments on prayer, fundamentalism, and letter of the law religion. I recognize in them a lack of compassion.
As an individual who prays to a supreme (not Diana Ross) power, I see value in prayer. Due to the value I also see in the dissolution of labels and constructed beliefs, I let my interest in the dissonance that can bring destruction override equanimity in tone and presentation.
I cannot destroy your constructed beliefs nor force an experience of any kind-- I forgot that, as my passion got in the way.
Please understand: I am challenged in tonality by strong opinions on faiths that recommend slaughter or subjugation. Many do.
A better framing: does your faith pray to a God that would cast anyone to a hell for getting the name of God "wrong"? That would enslave a people? That kills? How does this make you feel in light of recent tragedies?
As an individual who prays to a supreme (not Diana Ross) power, I see value in prayer. Due to the value I also see in the dissolution of labels and constructed beliefs, I let my interest in the dissonance that can bring destruction override equanimity in tone and presentation.
I cannot destroy your constructed beliefs nor force an experience of any kind-- I forgot that, as my passion got in the way.
Please understand: I am challenged in tonality by strong opinions on faiths that recommend slaughter or subjugation. Many do.
A better framing: does your faith pray to a God that would cast anyone to a hell for getting the name of God "wrong"? That would enslave a people? That kills? How does this make you feel in light of recent tragedies?
I have literally no idea what he's selling, but omg his walk struggle.
I have literally no idea what he's selling, but omg his walk struggle.
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