Rising With The DawnA MeditationThere is a time in the day recognized and named in Yoga as an auspicious moment. It is called Brahmamuhurtha. Waking before, or with the dawn, is mystical. It doesn’t actually need a special name, or any instructions, or a fact sheet. It inspires reverence. There is no wonder that this moment is noted in spiritual traditions, named or commented upon by every poet, priest, and mere mortal. Rising with the dawn is a gift you give to yourself, often, or every now and again. It is a moment that is never the same, can not to be repeated, and is not to be missed. Give yourself the gift of awe, of stillness, of emptiness and fullness, of connection, of imagination and inspiration. Rising with the dawn is being present for the breath that begins the day with beauty. Here is a link to... Vitamin DDiscomfortTaking your vitamins is supposed to be good for you. Who would think that Discomfort, our vitamin D for today’s newsletter, would be a recommended vitamin? We do. And therefore, we are providing you with an opportunity to tune into that which gives you discomfort. There is so much to learn from what makes you uncomfortable. What makes you fidget when holding an asana? What makes you wanna get up and run when there’s a conversation about to take place that requires broaching a delicate, intimate, or disagreeable topic? What makes you rail at news of inhumanity or cruelty? Discomfort is a feeling that has the ability to hone your attention to a fine point. That seems like something that could be good for you. Instead of zeroing in, often our first sense is... The Teachers CornerThere Is No Such Thing As PainThe following excerpt is from Ganga's book, Yoga Beyond Belief, Chapter Seven: Injury, Pain and Healing. It comes from the section entitled: There Is No Such Thing as Pain. In this chapter, Ganga shares insights and experiences from a lifetime of yoga practice and inquiry into living. Wisdom gleaned from his personal asana practice, to travels to a leper colony in India, or a San Francisco methadone clinic with a doctor friend, or time teaching thousands of students, his observations and lived experience give us tools to navigate this vast subject. “I realized...” The Gardener Is Now Coming To A Theater Near YouLet's Build A Community GardenA beautiful, independent film, The Gardener, is having its national, theatrical release April 17th. Look for it in a theater near you. But you also have the opportunity to host a screening of the film in your town now to create a fabulous event for your community. Get a group of people together and The Gardener will get you a venue and the film to screen. How great is that! Check out the short preview via the official site... From the White Lotus KitchenMatcha MuleEverybody can benefit from a good kick-start. That’s why we’re passing on a delicious drink to brighten up your day. This recipe for our matcha mule is sparkling, sassy, spicy, and so much fun. Just a few simple ingredients and you are on your way to a good time. Go wild with yet another way to drink the green that gets you going. Matcha madness in a mule will serve up everything you want in a bubbly beverage. Cheers. SanctuaryPersonal Meditation RetreatWe invite you to join us for Sanctuary — Personal Meditation Retreat. Immerse yourself in nature for a time of spiritual sanctuary and take a few well-deserved days to rebalance your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you crave silent contemplation or desire focused time to refine your yoga practice, or whether you're finally going to take time to finish reading or writing that book that's been waiting, there is Sanctuary waiting for you. Come alone or come with a friend or family to celebrate a space out of time. We invite you to the Center, to welcome yourself home. Personal retreat is offered... |
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