According to Ayurveda, each of the three doshas is associated with certain qualities, times of day, activities and seasons. Generally, we must be most mindful of the qualities in which we are already predominant. For example, if an individual is predominantly Pitta, but also contains a high vata, s/he will need to be most aware […]
Archives for November 2015
Living in Harmony
Living in Harmony: the collective intention for our Holistic Health Retreat last weekend. We began by taking a moment to ask ourselves “what does this mean?” Then, we spent the weekend exploring the idea. Bringing our bodies into harmony and balance through asana practice, harmonizing our minds through calming meditations and a restorative Yoga […]
Reflections from the Fall Yoga Hike
This experience at Grey Rock is breath-taking. Not only because of the natural beauty, but also literally breathtaking! An elevated hike was a first for me and was a challenge. Breath is most important while moving through the rocky trails. You cannot go on without it. My body would remind me too that steady breaths […]
Omniscience
Sutra 1.25 The intelligence of consciousness is boundless. The Sanskrit root of the term “Tatra” is “Tat.” Tat means Consciousness Absolute. We see this word in the mahavakya “Tat-tvam-asi” in the Upanishads; which translates to “That thou art.” We understand by this aphorism that our true identity is boundless pure consciousness, or omniscience. […]
Simplicity is Bliss
A man’s simplicity is the beauty of his humanity in life. Anuj Somanuy I have often wondered what it would have been like, to have lived during an earlier time; a time without text messaging and facebook, without cell phones and fancy television screens; a time where children played outside, catching crickets in their bare […]
