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Who am I?

by Tracy • March 2, 2009

Yoga is a journey in self discovery.  With practice  Abhyasa (the Sanskrit word meaning practice) in making decisions on the basis of what will bring greater tranquility and peace leading to deeper self-realization through the cultivation of lifestyle, speech, actions and thought is how we answer the question- “Who am I?”.
Yoga Sutra 1.14-  When practice ... Read more

Vande Gurunam Caranaravinde

by Tracy • February 23, 2009

I extend reverence to the lotus feet (light of the lotus).
This is reverence and humility to our teachers/gurus and the teachers before them.  It is also the first line in the Ashtanga Invocation.
The lotus flower grows out from the muck and mud at the bottom of ponds and streams.  It grows slowly toward the light ... Read more

Yoga Sutra II.16

by Tracy • February 15, 2009

Heyam Dukham Anagatam
Pain which has not yet come is avoidable.
The only suffering we can do anything about is that which has not yet occurred.   Past pain or pain that is arising in the moment are unavoidable. How do we avoid suffering to come?  Creating positive intentions in the present moment is a way we can avoid ... Read more