Thinking about two key aspects of my householder path. 1) Loving presence 2) Clearing the lenses
Tag: Philosophy
My intention is to practice: a householder framework of yoga.
A summary of my latest thoughts about an integrated householder path. I see it as a structure for my path going forward and what I can teach.
Discipline, Love, Service, Creation
Discover the power of transforming your life by fully inhabiting the present. Let go of deeply ingrained samskaras to experience life’s moments as they naturally unfold, each with its unique energy.
Saying hello to the mind.
A small exercise to notice the inner voice—and to step beyond it into the present moment. The mind has many names and expressions, but here I will use the Sanskrit word manas. In the Charaka Samhita, “life” (ayu) is described as the ongoing combination of body (sharira), sense organs (indriya), mind (manas), and soul (atma).… Continue reading Saying hello to the mind.
Yoga sutra 1.5
“How do I stop my mind from spinning” said the mouse? “Don’t ask me. My mind is spinning too much to help you” said the other mouse. And fell over. 😉 The first few of Patanjali’s Sutras get us very excited as we are introduced to all of the wonders of practising yoga (1 –… Continue reading Yoga sutra 1.5
Santosha and Tapas: niyama arm wrestling ;)
A meandering post about the relationship between two niyamas: santosha (acceptance) and tapas (discipline).