FALL RETREAT
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Nrtta Sadhana Demo by Shadow Yoga Teachers
Watch this beautiful video by our international community of Shadow Yoga teachers demonstrating the rhythmic life currents of Nrtta Sadhana. Nrtta refers to ‘pure’ dance. It is that Sadhana by which the sadhaka rediscovers the rhythmic life currents hidden within the body through unimposed natural positioning. The eighth sutra of the Pashupata Sutras lists Nrtta …
Fall Retreat 2020
Such an incredible time was had during our 7 days in the stunning autumn backdrop of the Eastern Townships at Babaji’s Kriya Yoga Ashram that next year’s dates have already been reserved! We could not have asked for a more perfect setting to introduce the new practice sequence of Nrtta Sadhana right in front of a giant Nataraj. …
Faith and Perseverance
We often believe there is some secret formula that will give us success in yoga practice or some magic pill that will give us health and longevity. We rarely look to ourselves as personal healer or guide. Yet the yoga texts tell us that all that is required is faith and perseverance on our part …
Yoga Needs Nothing
Lately I get more messages in my inbox from people trying to sell me yoga stuff than real student inquiries. Offers of anything I can possibly need for a successful yoga practice. But to achieve yoga we are told we need to give up everything. Yoga texts clearly indicate that all desires must be dissolved. …
Sweating in Yoga
According to yoga texts it is contraindicated to perspire excessively. They go as far as saying to stay out of the sun and avoid being near fire when practicing. The understanding is that it leads to a loss of energy and vitality known as Ojas. If sweating does occur, they do not recommend showering after …
Feet
One simple thing to do every day is to take care of our feet. By keeping the ankles and toes open and receptive we aid the body in proper circulation of fluids, lengthening the lifespan. As the saying goes, ‘we die from the feet up’. Meridians have their end points in each toe and internal …
Remaining Empty
The filling of the feeding tube is a constant in our lives. The question we must ask ourselves is if we live to eat or if we eat to live. Yoga demands the latter. Whether it’s through food, drink or media, we are usually ingesting something at any given moment in our day. Yoga asks …
Self-Inquiry or Activism?
Yoga is not activism. The very method of obtainment demands complete inactivity. We are told by the texts that to get to the state of Yoga we are required to be inactive, not moving, in body, thoughts or breath. But it seems like yoga today is more about community and festivals, supporting a cause, saving …