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Sutrasana – Introduction to the Sacred and Wisdom Teachings of Patanjali

Posted on August 11, 2013 by lisa

Applying the language, insights and techniques from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras into asana practice will bring the philosophy to the light in a practical way!

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Join us in Puri and Varanasi in February, 2014!

Posted on August 10, 2013 by lisa

I’m giving my second retreat! I look forward to having enough time to share a more complete experience of yoga, including pranayama, discussions and meditation. It will be in India next February. The details are below. You can also download … Continue reading →

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Listening and Breathing

Posted on February 7, 2013 by lisa

6:30, very quiet morning. The steady hiss of the fireplace; associations: warmth, superficial fire, comfort… slipping into thought. Open again, listen. Can I hear space? the hiss is to my left. To my right, far away, faint, barely audible, cannot … Continue reading →

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Meditation changes behavior

Posted on February 5, 2013 by lisa

A friend recently explained that he began meditation many years ago to change his behavior. I found this incredibly honest and direct. Many of us say that we want peace in our life, to reduce stress, to sleep better. Many … Continue reading →

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Listening

Posted on February 3, 2013 by lisa

It was a particularly quiet Sunday morning, soft light. Initially I allow the monkey mind loose to satisfy its need to wander. After a few minutes I generally tire of that and find myself naturally either being drawn to my … Continue reading →

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Pain as an opportunity

Posted on February 2, 2013 by lisa

Now I understand why this was called a meditation challenge. This morning I awoke with a migraine. The last one was six months ago, thank goodness. My parents suffered from them, and my brother is debilitated by them. Everything is … Continue reading →

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Why do I meditate?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by lisa

Why do I meditate? Why did I start to meditate? Two very different questions. As a young woman I needed something that felt intimate and uniquely me, some way to foster a relationship with who I was and who I … Continue reading →

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First Day

Posted on February 1, 2013 by lisa

First day. It did not begin as planned; does it ever? Last night my cat, Devi, set my alarm. She walked on the clock and somehow set it for 6 AM, with the most annoying of choices, the buzzer. This … Continue reading →

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Join me for 28 days of meditation

Posted on January 30, 2013 by lisa

I signed up to join Sharon Salzburg on her 28 Days of Meditation which begins February 1st, 2013. For more details, or to join us, visit here. I hope to blog about my practice and use this website as a … Continue reading →

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Sustrasana, Philosophy in Action: Asana Practice in Light of the Upanishads

Posted on September 9, 2012 by lisa

The sages who composed the Upanishads interpreted the ancient Vedic edicts by explaining their own mystical experiences through various stories, discussions between teacher and students, and metaphor. For example, the yogic “kosha”- sheath model of the human body, mind, spirit … Continue reading →

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