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Comment on “Your True Self” by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:37:31 +0000

I am struggling with the fear of losing my ego-consciousness/asmita. While I truly desire the discovery of Atman, I am so attached to habits and labels of identity that knowing my True Self seems like a will-o’-the-wisp. Several events in my life over the past few years have forcefully eroded some of this clinging, but I find myself scared by the possibility of completely letting go. My identity feels like a wall that I can’t see beyond, and I’m at an impasse in my practice. I meditate, but haven’t been able to jump this hurdle. Do you have any suggested readings or meditations that might help? Thank you very much for sharing your teachings.

Comment on Ask the Yogi – Yoga and Insomnia by Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:02:35 +0000

Pranayama or breath-consciousness as anuloma viloma can also help balance your mind and create harmony. This is alternate nostril breathing, with eyes closed and focused at third eye. Inhale for a count of 4, hold for a count of 4, exhale for a count of 8, hold for a count of 4. Also try progressive tensing/relaxation. Starting at the feet or the head, progress to the other end of the body tensing individual body-parts one at a time and then relaxing and moving on. And don’t forget that Meditation puts some people to sleep real quick! :-)

I would add that most insomnia is the busy-ness of the mind. On a practical basis, have a notepad to write down those all important things you suddenly have to do that nag you for 5 minutes before bed and then let them go. Focus on your breath, Inhale “I”, Exhale “Am”, In Sanskrit, So-Hum. If you are fearing something figure out how you can face it with courage and an open heart. Make sure that you exercise or practice yoga every day. Do not take excitatory herbal remedies or supplements, B complex, Co Q10 or eat chocolate or drink non-herbal tea after 3pm. Stop taking naps during the day if you are. See if your meals make you tired or exhausted and are draining your energy. And check out what being tired or exhausted does for you – what does this allow you to avoid or not live up to in your life? Could this be an excuse to hold yourself back from something unfamiliar or frightening? –Jeff

Comment on Bio- Aaron Goldberg by Ask the Yogi – Yoga and Insomnia « Inner Vision Yoga

Ask the Yogi – Yoga and Insomnia « Inner Vision Yoga — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:00:14 +0000

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Comment on Yoga and the Guru Question by Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:49:43 +0000

Logic will probably have little to do with it. :-) When the woman who touched Christ’s clothes was healed, it was, by Christ’s own admission, not He that healed the woman but the woman’s faith that ‘made her whole’. Shraddha or faith, along with Bhakti or love/devotion, are two of the most powerful energies in existence and as the guru inspires these qualities within us we too are made whole. So do not try to dissociate from the person, perhaps allow it to happen naturally like a ripe fruit falling from a tree. Just know that at the heart of it, we are the Master and the Master is us — until we become bored at playing the game of unworthiness and this truth is truly experienced. –JM

Comment on Learning by Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:35:03 +0000

*Smile* I love this essay. I think I’m still somewhere in late September/early October right now, but reading about Christmas time gives me hope. I was frantically worried just this morning about loving myself, yet being too egocentric over my postures in class. Turns out, worry can truly wreck an entire day’s focus. I still can’t get a grip on gentle self-improvement versus self-denigrating competition in asanas, but I’ll keep trying. Thank you for such a comforting contribution. Namaste.

Comment on Yoga and the Guru Question by Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:24:02 +0000

Thank you for the concise and illuminating essay. I believe that I understand the importance of a guru and certainly feel more certain on my own path as I work with two teachers in particular. My dilemma right now is that of dependence and attachment to a guru. I understand the logic of looking for a radiant form of the guru in everything, but that notion still seems a bit ephemeral–I’m not able to dissociate from the person. Do you have any suggestions? Namaskaar.

Comment on “Be In The Moment” by Maureen

Maureen — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:03:32 +0000

I would love to hear an update from Peggy. I hope all is well and that she has healed completely! Blessings, Peggy, and thank you for sharing your journey. I can relate.

Comment on Yoga Light Bulb Jokes by Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:44:59 +0000

Those are pretty funny! You need to add sumits and nia (I’ve heard of ‘em, just have no idea what they are) and whatever the next big yoga thing is.

Cheers,
Maureen