Eat a little, drink a little Talk a little, sleep a little Mix a little, move a little Serve a little, rest a little Work a little, relax a little Study a little, worship a little Do Asana a little, Pranayama a little Reflect a little, meditate a little Do Japa a little, do Kirtan…
Anusara Inspired. http://midcityyoga.com/why-fcking-your-yoga-students-is-wrong/
After my big adventures this morning, I treated myself to a massage. Here’s what we can learn from the science of massage. Pain, patterns, and Samskaras. http://midcityyoga.com/what-we-can-learn-from-the-science-of-massage/
#yoga #offthemat I worked with my friend @[12302900:2048:Bryson] at the DC Improv, me honing my adulthood, him his comedy. Listening to him talk about the discipline of his art form is a reminder that one can find sadhana off a mat. Please eschew your TLDR sensibilities for this one. http://thecomedyhajj.blogspot.com/2012/01/montreal-advice-20-or-how-i-learned-to.html
Led Primary, chanting, Sanskrit, philosophy, and two trips to the Ramakrishna ashram. Today was busy, but had a keen reminder to count my blessings: I saw a funeral procession today. It consisted of a flower adorned handmade chair, the deceased strapped in, carried and paraded to the crematorium. Tambourines and gongs, laughter and tears.
My first conference was fascinating. I got to view Sharath, the (these are my terms) titleholder of the Ashtanga lineage, through the lens of a man who deals with keeping the purity of a practice in the real world– the world of parties, internet gossip, and multiculturalism. A fascinating, non-textbook experience. A highlight, paraphrased: “A…
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha
3 GURUS, 48 QUESTIONS MATCHING INTERVIEWS WITH SRI T.K.V. DESIKACHAR, SRI B.K.S. IYENGAR & SRI K. PATTABHI JOIS http://www.namarupa.org/magazine/nr03/downloads/NamaRupa_03_02.pdf
Control the body to control the mind… And make it pretty.
“Length before strength” is a new mantra for me.