Most yogis purchase a copy of the Bhagavad Gita and never get beyond Chapter 1. Full of symbolism and Sanskrit, it feels confusing and overwhelming. AND if you could simply get beyond that first Chapter, you would begin to receive The Song of God and learn the nature of the divine, your nature, the nature […]
A Meditation for Migraine Sufferers
There appears to be a deep-seated misunderstanding in the yoga community about Non Violence or what we call Ahimsa. Ahimsa is one of the yamas or the personal code s of conduct for yogis. There are five codified by the Sage Patanjali. Generally, Ahimsa is translated as non-violence in thought, word, and deed. It’s really […]
I grew up in Pickerington, Ohio just east of Columbus, Ohio. I put it around 1977 – 1987. Moving to Pickerington was a big deal for my family because we bought a 2 story home and 1 acre of land.
My Journey through “642 Things To Write About Me” continues and today’s random flip has taken me to: Whose death in your life hit you hardest, and how did you cope with the situation over the next month? Well this is a heavy topic. It is interesting because fear of death is the reason we fail […]
My Journey through “642 Things To Write About Me” continues and today’s random flip has taken me to: Describe something “spiritual” you already know you’ll never do again, no matter how long you live. I’ve added the “spiritual” to make this fun for me. This is an easy one and I love this story. When I first […]
I bought a cute journal called “642 Things To Write About Me” and have decided to approach it from the perspective of being a yogi and share. A random flip started me with the following: When did you first experience hypocrisy? I’ve added the word “spiritual” because it interests me more. Hypocrisy is a funny […]
In November of 2014 I went on a retreat with Guru Dharam to study and explore the dream world. It is now April of 2015 and this is the first time I’m writing about it. It has taken me this long, and will probably take much longer for me to digest the experience of navigating […]
Yogis, If you have come into the studio lately, you’ve probably seen me with dark circles under my eyes and a a crease in my brown. I know it’s normal and human to exhibit signs of stress under extreme stress, but this has shamed me greatly. You see, my yoga skills on some levels have […]
The video below tells you how to do the Kundalini Meditation, “Meditation for the Positive Mind.” I picked it because it is quiet, simple, and sweet. I don’t know about you, but when my heart is hurting I feel best in the quiet and allowing my breath to be the music. If this is hard […]
A beautiful meditation practice is called Japa Mala. You use a mala or Rosary starting with the center big knot (Guru knot) and as you touch each bead slipping it across your finger, you say a mantra. It is a way to keep count of the repetitions of your mantra. If you use a mala, […]
Meditation is finally catching on in America and it is estimated 30% of Americans are now meditating. This is great news for the individual and for the collective. In fact, the Dalai Lama said if all eight-year olds were taught to meditate, we would have world peace in one generation. I believe him. I teach […]
Yogis, Please enjoy the following 45 minute video. It is a gentle yoga practice perfected to bring you to a state of consciousness to receive the benefits of meditation. If you are a Yoga Teacher, the full “script” is downloadable here: Yoga Script
Are you frazzled, anxious, worried, or having trouble establishing a meditation practice? Do you feel you have too many thoughts and are easily distracted? Are you having a hard time focusing? Please enjoy the video discussion and practice to calm the Vata Dosha in your mind. For the full ecourse, click here Full Vata Course […]
Setting Intentions on the mat with Tiny Devotions If you are new to yoga or have been practicing for some time, you have probably figured out that yoga is beyond the physical, very much mental, and ultimately a spiritual practice. Because of the spiritual component of the practice, yoga is a means by which to […]
Yogis, this is the meditation we used for the heart chakra. It feels so good and is the perfect 40 day practice to really connect you to the divine. In using this mantra, you become the sound current, which is the Guru. “You see all that you are..the plus and minus of your personality/ the […]
Everything you feel, see and touch is an extension of your spirit. Surrounded by beauty and tranquility, your spirit flourishes. Make your home feel like a sanctuary by creating a sacred space to nourish your body, calm your mind and awaken your spirit. Do what you can to create your sanctuary. When I first began […]