and ardha chandra (half moon):
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Friday, March 01, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
"The Purusha, not larger than a thumb, the inner Self, always dwells in the hearts of men. Let a man separate him from his body with steadiness, as one separates the tender stalk from a blade of grass. Let him know that Self as the Bright, as the Immortal."
-Katha Upanishad 2.3.17
Monday, February 25, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Thursday Quote
-Sri Dharma Miattra
Monday, February 18, 2013
Belize 2013
What is the Belize retreat like?
Each day I would awaken just before sunrise, walk down the pier to the platform where we do yoga and watch the sun rise over the Caribbean.
As the sun rose, I'd see a family of crabs do their sideways walk, pincers opening and closing as they searched for their breakfast. Then I'd turn my attention back to the island's stunning sunrise. Afterwards, I'd meditate and then head to breakfast on the beach. Our two-hour classes took place at 9:30am and 4pm under a palapa surrounded by the turquoise water of the Caribbean Sea. The morning class was more active, and the evening class more quiet and reflective, and both included pranayama and meditation. We also did Yoga Nidra, Divine Purification and Psychic Development, chanted, and discussed yoga philosophy.
Between classes, we would convene at our special palapa overlooking the sea and linger over delicious, exquisitely-crafted, locally-sourced meals made according to the principles of ayurveda (incredibly fresh and satisfying to all of the six tastes). Between classes we would rest, get massages, have impromptu conversations on the Village Rooms porch, swim, ride bicycles, stroll the beautiful grounds, explore town, buy local crafts,visit Mayan ruins, and see rays, sea turtles, nurse sharks and more on snorkeling trips to the world's second-largest barrier reef. For more info, go here.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thursday Quote
"A yogi should be hard on himself and forgiving of everyone else."
-Sri Dharma Mittra
Monday, February 11, 2013
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Thursday Quote
"Don't listen to anything that anyone ever tells you that has anything to do with negativity. The worst, sometimes, is what you tell yourself. Sometimes we are our own worst negative influence. That is just nothing but paralyzing—a waste of time and a waste of prana."
-C.O.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thursday Quote
"Lust and gold is maya. As long as the cloud of maya exists, you do not see the effect of the Sun of Knowledge. A sannyasi [monk] must renounce both 'lust and gold.'"
-Sri Ramakrishna
Monday, January 28, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Thursday Quote
"It is only after a student has been shown a method by a guru and is totally involved on a yogic path that the real meaning of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra will reveal itself."
-Geetha Iyengar
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Mid-Week Tip
This Saturday, January 26, 3-5PM $25 ($30 at the door)
Chicago School of Yoga, 2442 N. Lincoln; 773.868.9642
Does winter get you down? In this workshop we will learn about the body-mind connection, and how timeless yoga techniques can be used to cultivate a sense of inner peace. We will use basic yoga postures, breathing practices and chanting to manage symptoms associated with the season — such as lethargy, racing thoughts and negativity. We will also discuss how small changes in diet and lifestyle can help you manage your moods. You will go home armed with practical, time-tested tools to help you weather the season’s darkest days.
This is the only time this workshop will be offered this winter.
Learn more and register here.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Thursday, January 17, 2013
THURSDAY QUOTE
"In enjoyment there is the fear of disease; in social position the fear of loss of status; in wealth the fear of hostile kings; in honor the fear of humiliation; in power the fear of foemen; in beauty the fear of old age; in scriptural erudition, the fear of opponents; in virtue the fear of traducers; in the body the fear of death.
"In all the things of the world, pertaining to men are attended by fear; renunciation alone eliminates all fear."
-Bhartrihari
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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