The following is an excerpt from the book “Art as a Way of Life” edited by Roderick MacIver, a gift from one of my students.
photo copyright Lauren Hermele.
“Beauty happens unexpectedly, but it comes out of a practice of attention and humility. And beauty is always a surprise. You can’t go expecting beauty. It comes from tilling those fields. It comes practicing that practice, staying in that place. Because it is a deep thing. It is not a superficial thing. It is … Continue Reading
I didn’t teach my son down dog. He started doing it after watching me. He says now ” I need to do yoga”, runs to the mat and gets into down dog. Woof woof.
July 28, 2012
11:45 am-12:45
at Laughing River Yoga
$10 suggested donation
all proceeds benefit TJ Donovan for Attorney General
Expect a special guest appearance by TJ.
I support TJ Donovan for Attorney General. TJ wants to create a system that encourages more equality among citizens. He has shown thoughtfulness and fairness in his role as State’s Attorney and I expect good things if he becomes the next Attorney General. He is open minded when it comes to alternative solutions for dealing with crime. This is … Continue Reading
The quintessential summer experience, this summer’s seventh annual YogaSurf weekend embodies the alive quality that we work to cultivate in our yoga practice. One with nature, you will meet the ocean headfirst, practice yoga outdoors, watch the sunrise and eat amazing, healthy food. You will also learn how to surf or paddleboard in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Open to all levels.
Schedule:
FRIDAY
7 pm dinner/campfire introductions
SATURDAY
7 am yoga on the beach
9 am breakfast
10:30 am surf lesson/free surfing
12:30 pm lunch/more surfing or … Continue Reading
This image brought up a lot of emotion for me. I am struck by the dignity of the posture within the confines of the bars. My sister sent me the link just as I was giving thought to our focus for this schedule, the tenant No One is Free Until We Are All Free. Although it can take a lot of energy to simply care for myself and my family, I gain more energy when I one, practice and two, remember that my practice is not only for … Continue Reading
The oldest living yoga teacher in the world, in Central Park. Courtesy of Robert Sturman.
Mark Utter is a man with autism who uses facilitated communication to express his true thoughts. Misunderstood for years, he and Emily Anderson are using facilitated communication to create a poignant and witty film that reveals Mark’s unique observations of our world which have been trapped in his head for a long time.
Please read the following interview from Seven Days: An Interview With Mark Utter via Facilitated Communication
SEVEN DAYS: Do you remember the first time you realized you wanted to express yourself but couldn’t?
MARK UTTER: I remember knowing I could … Continue Reading
In this video Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, leader of Shambhala, teaches that meditation practice trains us to use our minds in a positive and useful way.
