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10 June 2007
JivaDiva Blog | 28 October 2007

The Sacred Practice

15/06/07 15:10
There are a variety of reasons people begin practicing yoga. Many wonder what all the fuss is about, some have heard that it can help with flexibility and strength, and others wonder about the stress relief benefits. More than fifteen million Americans have stepped on the mat and have explored how yoga can enrich their lives, but many only see the physical benefits. Despite the growing popularity of yoga, many instructors are left wondering if many people are really missing the true purpose of the practice.
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Heart of Shoulderstand

15/06/07 15:09
During some of my first yoga classes, I remember being baffled as to how the Shoulder Stand could ever become an easeful or comfortable pose. I would listen while the teacher would try to convince me of its multitude of benefits, wondering if I would ever be able to achieve some state of grace in this seemingly impossible pose. Because the pose is fairly complex, it is rather difficult to attain all of the intricate bits of instruction needed to make this pose more refined and uplifting, as it should be. One key piece of information essential in the instruction for this pose – it is all about regaining faith in the intuition of your heart. Read More...
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The Power of Mantra

15/06/07 15:05
bout a year after I had begun my yoga practice, I found myself in the yoga classroom out of my element. While I had gotten comfortable chanting Om, I was shocked to see a teacher sit behind a tiny piano (called a harmonium) and suddenly ask the class to chant “Hare Ram, Sita Ram”. I sat silently through the chant and waited for the ‘real yoga class’ to begin.
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Going With the Flow

12/06/07 21:11
The first time I went snorkeling, I ran into a gigantic sea turtle - the reptile was at least as long as I was, and it looked as if it was flying through the water. The look in it's eyes was one of fearlessness and compassion as it swam no less than 3 feet away from me. Read More...
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Finding the Sacred

12/06/07 21:11
Recently, the festival of Diwali was celebrated in India. This is a weekend sacred celebration with gifts, fireworks, get togethers, prayer and, of course, food. I have heard that it is beyond any celebration we experience on a regular basis here in the states, and it is beyond our imagination. The festival celebrates the triumphant king Rama's return to his throne after a long battle involving demons, and monkeys, and....what?
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To What are you committed?

12/06/07 18:59
What, or who are you deeply committed to, or bound to? What does the force of love drive you to do every day? Maybe it is to wake up and make your partner a cup of coffee. Maybe it is to consume less so others can have more. Maybe it is to speak always of the highest Truth so as to inspire others to that same end. Whatever it is, create a powerful ceremony for yourself, that maybe you do once, or every day, that creates that pact, and make the commitment real and true for you. Read More...

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