by admin | Nov 28, 2010 | Inspiration and wisdom, Meditations & relaxations
Sitting comfortably, with eyes closed, take a few moments to bring attention to your breath, mantra, or any other technique that you normally use to centre yourself. When you feel settled, ask yourself this series of questions: What have I received today? Be specific...
by admin | Oct 10, 2010 | Meditations & relaxations
This is a meditation I recently used in a workshop on the Anahata chakra, to awaken to energy of Spring. Sit in sukhasana. Place your hands on your knees in chin mudra , with palms facing up to open your awareness or palms facing down (jnana) to calm the mind. Bring...
by admin | Oct 1, 2010 | Meditations & relaxations, Yoga mudras
Focus your awareness on the physical heart and its cavity. Although the physical heart only occupies a small space, the true heart is without limitations. Try to feel the beating of your own heart. LONG PAUSE Located in the middle of the chest is anahata chakra, the...
by admin | Sep 16, 2010 | Musings, Reflections on yoga
For a moment imagine the human body as a musical instrument, especially one of the Indian instruments like the Sitar or Sarangi, which have playing strings that are struck or bowed, and also have 40-odd strings which are never played but are sympathetic strings. When...
by admin | Sep 3, 2010 | Inspiration and wisdom
When you convince the mind of its accomplishing power, you can do anything! – Paramahansa Yogananda
