Tag: healing
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Moving “authentically” in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
“An authentic movement is in and of the Self at the moment it is done. Nothing is in it that is not inevitable, simple. When it is authentic, I can almost tell you what is coming next. When I see somebody move authentically, it is so real that it is undiluted by any pretense or […]
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Ashtanga 3rd & 4th Series Video
Hi friends, hope you enjoy this video of my shoot with Liana Romulo assisted by Regina Cannon at Ashtanga Yoga Denver. These two series have a very special place in my heart as they have been very healing for me. One often sees this kind of practice implicated in injury and I’d like to share a […]
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When a Teacher isn’t Right for Us
Feeling a basic sense of trust with a teacher is quite important in opening ourselves to the practice!
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Real Gurus Inspire Change
“Watch yourself. If you see yourself changing, growing, it means you have found the right Guru. He may be beautiful or ugly, pleasant or unpleasant, flattering you or scolding; nothing matters except the one crucial fact of inward growth. If you don’t [grow], well, he may be your friend, but not your Guru.” — Nisargadatta Maharaj in I am that : talks with Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj
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Trauma, Relationship, Guru
“The core experiences of psychological trauma are disempowerment and disconnection from others. Recovery, therefore, is based upon the empowerment of the survivor and the creation of new connections. Recovery can take place only in the context of relationships; it cannot occur in isolation. In her renewed connections with other people, the survivor re-creates the psychological […]
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New Yoga & Singing Workshops with Jen & Karen!
Hi friends, check out our new demo teaser and my Featured Guide Page at Truth in Singing! I will be collaborating with my new friend and voice pedagog extraordinaire Karen Tucker Patterson on her new holistic approach to finding your authentic voice. I will teach yoga at the beginning of the sessions and she will then […]
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Om gam ganapataye namah!
Greetings, everyone! Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope it will contribute in some way to true happiness and freedom for all beings. Ganesha is here to get us off to an auspicious start. He blesses beginnings and is often said to be the remover of obstacles. Our material on this blog will address many […]