Thursday, July 1, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Who are you?
Why?
Those two questions. 9 hours. Three different partners. Two hour drive home to digest.
I enjoyed the practice. It was something that I have never ever done in my entire life. I found myself thinking about when I am an old lady talking to whomever about my yoga teacher training days, and my glorious teacher Rameen. (Rameen, Rameen, always talking, Rameen). Friday. I paired up with Holly. She asked me first for an hour and a half "Who are you?" to which I would reply, with a single word, then she would repeat the question. After my questioning was up, I asked her the exact same one for an hour and a half. I felt a great connection with Holly. I am very happy that we wound up as partners. Everyone left the yoga house feeling drained. Some very unhappy with the way the afternoon went. I got agitated simply because of my illness.
Why?
Those two questions. 9 hours. Three different partners. Two hour drive home to digest.
I enjoyed the practice. It was something that I have never ever done in my entire life. I found myself thinking about when I am an old lady talking to whomever about my yoga teacher training days, and my glorious teacher Rameen. (Rameen, Rameen, always talking, Rameen). Friday. I paired up with Holly. She asked me first for an hour and a half "Who are you?" to which I would reply, with a single word, then she would repeat the question. After my questioning was up, I asked her the exact same one for an hour and a half. I felt a great connection with Holly. I am very happy that we wound up as partners. Everyone left the yoga house feeling drained. Some very unhappy with the way the afternoon went. I got agitated simply because of my illness.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Yoga weekend at the yoga house was excellent. Mom and dad came along for the journey which also means the girls came - yaaay! All in all it was a fantastic weekend. Yoga was great, and even though I felt like I was on a holiday, I felt sorry for myself because I wasn't science centering/imaxing/outdoorsing it with my kiddos. They had a lot of fun with Grandma and Grandpa, as per usual. Our hotel had the world's fastest waterslide. Olivia came flying out of that thing like a bullet, it was quite hilarious. Of course I had to try it out....I wish I didn't. I got so much water up my nose and so much of my bathing suite up my bum. I had my mom and dad and Madison in tears they were laughing so hard. Ollie on the other hand was the only one worried about me (she's so sensitive). I was fine, but I think the horrendous coughing and water coming out of both my nose and mouth was enough to throw Olivia into a worrisome state. We went down that slide at least 237345 times before the end of the weekend.
Rameen introduced us to a chakra meditation. I have never really been big on meditation. Not that I didn't like it, but just that I didn't ever do it that often. Why didn't I meditate more often? It is my new favourite thing to do. After my asana practice I take 30-45 min to meditate - it's like a super duper long savasana. At one point in our meditation I started to dream. I was startled when Rameen started to talk, I felt like I had been sleeping for hours. Not too sure if that's what's suppose to happen, but that's what happened to me on Sunday. I am going to that my father who snores like nobody you've ever heard snore before. Broken sleeps are. the. worst.
This month we are focusing on breath. Last month was on the awareness in our bodies. Joints stacking upon bones, bones staking upon joints. The asana practice was dedicated to the back body - it's a beautiful sequence that I have been craving, especially after these last few night shifts. This month I am going to try something new. I am going to wake up early (something I hate doing) and do my practice before the house wakes up. I just might even go across the street and practice in the field. Since I won't want to wake up any earlier than 6 I'll have to do my meditation before bed. I started doing this last month and I can proudly say that I am one of those people who falls asleep as soon as they hit the pillow. Teaching is so much fun. I am having a blast with my friends and family. Hmmm..maybe the fam can do a easter yoga practice on Sat. HA - maybe though.
I have a bunch of studying to do, and brilliant me left all my notebooks in Regina. Seriously. Allie, the darling that she is, will be sending them to me hopefully today. We are studying the Chakras, Koshas, and Nadis this month and will be tested on it at the end of April. Next weekend is the anatomy portion of the class. I am obsessed with how the body works, so needless to say and I stooooked for that class.
Rameen has made me want to grow out my hair. Embrace the hockey hair Kelly, it will turn into a beautiful swan one day.
Rameen introduced us to a chakra meditation. I have never really been big on meditation. Not that I didn't like it, but just that I didn't ever do it that often. Why didn't I meditate more often? It is my new favourite thing to do. After my asana practice I take 30-45 min to meditate - it's like a super duper long savasana. At one point in our meditation I started to dream. I was startled when Rameen started to talk, I felt like I had been sleeping for hours. Not too sure if that's what's suppose to happen, but that's what happened to me on Sunday. I am going to that my father who snores like nobody you've ever heard snore before. Broken sleeps are. the. worst.
This month we are focusing on breath. Last month was on the awareness in our bodies. Joints stacking upon bones, bones staking upon joints. The asana practice was dedicated to the back body - it's a beautiful sequence that I have been craving, especially after these last few night shifts. This month I am going to try something new. I am going to wake up early (something I hate doing) and do my practice before the house wakes up. I just might even go across the street and practice in the field. Since I won't want to wake up any earlier than 6 I'll have to do my meditation before bed. I started doing this last month and I can proudly say that I am one of those people who falls asleep as soon as they hit the pillow. Teaching is so much fun. I am having a blast with my friends and family. Hmmm..maybe the fam can do a easter yoga practice on Sat. HA - maybe though.
I have a bunch of studying to do, and brilliant me left all my notebooks in Regina. Seriously. Allie, the darling that she is, will be sending them to me hopefully today. We are studying the Chakras, Koshas, and Nadis this month and will be tested on it at the end of April. Next weekend is the anatomy portion of the class. I am obsessed with how the body works, so needless to say and I stooooked for that class.
Rameen has made me want to grow out my hair. Embrace the hockey hair Kelly, it will turn into a beautiful swan one day.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Homework
Yoga homework/studying is my kind of homework/studying. I lovers it.
Yoga simply cannot reach it's goal with words and philosophy alone. To attain and achieve the main goal of yoga, practice must be present. Every. Single. Day.
If you can control the rising of the mind into ripples, you will experience yoga.
Being able to completely calm the mind and just be = yoga.
Chittam - the sum of the mind. There are 3 different levels of chittam. The basic mind is called ahamkara (the ego, the "I" feeling) From there we rise to huddhi (the intellect or discriminative) The final stage is called manas, the desiring part of the mind, which gets attracted to outside things through the senses.
The entire outside world is based on your thoughts and mental attitude. The entire world is your projection.
Only you can make your world and your life at peace. It is in the way we let our minds think. If we think positively and peaceful, we will live and be positive and peaceful beings.
To understand that eternal peaceful You, the mind must be quiet, otherwise, it is to distort the truth.
The seer can never misunderstand nor forget itself. The true you is always the same, but you appear to be distorted or mixed up with the mind. By making the mind clean and pute, you feel you have gone back or you appear to have gone back to your original state.
Yoga simply cannot reach it's goal with words and philosophy alone. To attain and achieve the main goal of yoga, practice must be present. Every. Single. Day.
If you can control the rising of the mind into ripples, you will experience yoga.
Being able to completely calm the mind and just be = yoga.
Chittam - the sum of the mind. There are 3 different levels of chittam. The basic mind is called ahamkara (the ego, the "I" feeling) From there we rise to huddhi (the intellect or discriminative) The final stage is called manas, the desiring part of the mind, which gets attracted to outside things through the senses.
The entire outside world is based on your thoughts and mental attitude. The entire world is your projection.
Only you can make your world and your life at peace. It is in the way we let our minds think. If we think positively and peaceful, we will live and be positive and peaceful beings.
To understand that eternal peaceful You, the mind must be quiet, otherwise, it is to distort the truth.
The seer can never misunderstand nor forget itself. The true you is always the same, but you appear to be distorted or mixed up with the mind. By making the mind clean and pute, you feel you have gone back or you appear to have gone back to your original state.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Scientists today acknowledge the fact that humans are only utilizing one-tenth of their total brain power. If you consider all that humans have accomplished in the fields of science and technology, etc., utilizing only one small compartment of the brain, you may gain some idea of how much might be possible with development of the mine silent centers of the brain. As the mind expands, it increases in power and all physical barriers are transcended. Scientists call the dormant brain the "silent area. Little is known about its capacity, but neurologists say it has something to do with ones psychic capacity. After long and arduous practis of yoga, the psychic potential manifests, maybe in the form of clairvouance, clairaudience, telepathy, telekinesis, psychic healing etc. These are called siddhis or "perfections". Some people regard them as a grand achievement, but they are only temporary manifestations which can even hinder further spiritual progress. The goal of all yogic sadhana is to discover and experience the universal spirit within, and if siddhis are indulged in, they take one away from the ultimate experience. Therefore, they are better ignored as they are not the desired fruit of hatha yoga.
Although regular practice of hatha yoga can bring about many wonderful changes and desired results, it is essential to remember that they are only side-effects. Hatha yoga is not being taught for its own sake, for therapeutic purposes, or for gaining worldly or psychic powers, and this is something hatha yoga practitioners should always keep in mind.
As the individual consciousness moves closer to the real self, the supports on which the mind is dependent, i.e. the senses and sensorial world, become less influential. Consciousness can fall into a void if the mind completely dissolves without having a base to fall back on. Preservation of the mind and body must take place when the consciousness moves into higher states. The senses must be conditioned to retract and extend at will. The concept of Vishnu is an aspect of existence which links prana and consciousness to the physical body and creation.
Although regular practice of hatha yoga can bring about many wonderful changes and desired results, it is essential to remember that they are only side-effects. Hatha yoga is not being taught for its own sake, for therapeutic purposes, or for gaining worldly or psychic powers, and this is something hatha yoga practitioners should always keep in mind.
As the individual consciousness moves closer to the real self, the supports on which the mind is dependent, i.e. the senses and sensorial world, become less influential. Consciousness can fall into a void if the mind completely dissolves without having a base to fall back on. Preservation of the mind and body must take place when the consciousness moves into higher states. The senses must be conditioned to retract and extend at will. The concept of Vishnu is an aspect of existence which links prana and consciousness to the physical body and creation.
Friday, February 19, 2010
40 Day REVOLUTION IS THE SOLUTION! Thanks RYAN! ONE LOVE
Shanti (Peace) Prayer
Om sahanaa vavatu
Sahanau bhunaktu
Saha veeryam karavaa vahai
Tejasvi naa vadhee tamastu
maa vidvishaa vahai
Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaantihi
Translation (in the context of a classroom)
May the teacher and the taught be protected together,
May the teacher and the taught be nourished together,
May they both work together with great energy,
May their study be enlightening and fruitful.
May the teacher and the taught never hate each other.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
4
May WE nourish each other,
May WE work together with great energy,
May OUR study be enlightening and fruitful.
May WE never hate each other.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
Namaste
I have been finding myself chanting this mantra all day long. Our 40 day yogabration was last night. That class was by far the most emotional, spiritual, and gratifying class I have ever participated in. I knew walking into One last night that it was going to be a tough one. emotionally. I got teary eyed as I wrote my name down for "attendance" realizing it really actually was day 40. It was bittersweet. We started with our peace mantra (the one posted above). It was beautiful. I got up to handstand for almost the whole two minutes - the sweat rolling down my chest, my arms, my neck, my head was nothing like I've experienced before. As I rested in child's pose I could have full on had a bawling my eyes out session. I have never felt so vulnerable during a class before, but at the same time, I had never felt so strong and connected with my body. At the end of practice, we all sat in a circle. Ryan set out his mat (he wanted all of our sweat on his towel) and wanted each of us to go into the center and offer a pose. We had Bob Marley blasting and everyone was clapping and groovin'. Normally, this is the type of thing I would get nervous about, kinda like speaking in front of an audience, but once I got to the mat it was nothing at all. I have never felt more comfortable with these people. Some just sat in seated and went around and looked at each and every one of us, and one lady gave each of us a hug - welcome back tears. We ended our session with a "zipper crowd surfing" practice. That was a cool feeling, and the grabs to the ass was the most action I have gotten in months.
I truly feel so blessed to have had the 40 day experience that I did.....I'm rushing to end this, and I don't want to so I'll leave it at this and get back to it later.
I LOVE YOGA!
Om sahanaa vavatu
Sahanau bhunaktu
Saha veeryam karavaa vahai
Tejasvi naa vadhee tamastu
maa vidvishaa vahai
Om Shaanti Shaanti Shaantihi
Translation (in the context of a classroom)
May the teacher and the taught be protected together,
May the teacher and the taught be nourished together,
May they both work together with great energy,
May their study be enlightening and fruitful.
May the teacher and the taught never hate each other.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
4
We are one, in each of us there is an inner teacher that we must learn to listen to. I like this translation a little better...
May WE nourish each other,
May WE work together with great energy,
May OUR study be enlightening and fruitful.
May WE never hate each other.
Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
Namaste
I have been finding myself chanting this mantra all day long. Our 40 day yogabration was last night. That class was by far the most emotional, spiritual, and gratifying class I have ever participated in. I knew walking into One last night that it was going to be a tough one. emotionally. I got teary eyed as I wrote my name down for "attendance" realizing it really actually was day 40. It was bittersweet. We started with our peace mantra (the one posted above). It was beautiful. I got up to handstand for almost the whole two minutes - the sweat rolling down my chest, my arms, my neck, my head was nothing like I've experienced before. As I rested in child's pose I could have full on had a bawling my eyes out session. I have never felt so vulnerable during a class before, but at the same time, I had never felt so strong and connected with my body. At the end of practice, we all sat in a circle. Ryan set out his mat (he wanted all of our sweat on his towel) and wanted each of us to go into the center and offer a pose. We had Bob Marley blasting and everyone was clapping and groovin'. Normally, this is the type of thing I would get nervous about, kinda like speaking in front of an audience, but once I got to the mat it was nothing at all. I have never felt more comfortable with these people. Some just sat in seated and went around and looked at each and every one of us, and one lady gave each of us a hug - welcome back tears. We ended our session with a "zipper crowd surfing" practice. That was a cool feeling, and the grabs to the ass was the most action I have gotten in months.
I truly feel so blessed to have had the 40 day experience that I did.....I'm rushing to end this, and I don't want to so I'll leave it at this and get back to it later.
I LOVE YOGA!
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