Author: pmcrose

Like a still mountain lake mirrors its surroundings, so too the mind free of turbulence.

Yoga and meditation help to decrease this turbulence.

Anger is like a blindfold.

It blinds us to the ever-present joy and bliss inherent and independent of circumstance in the moment.

The inner smile and a laugh can untether me from my negative opinions and judgments that weigh me down.

Sip life like a fine wine, a rare vintage

worthy of all your attention!

The rasa, the juiciness of our practice, feeds our devotion.

A taste of this delicious fruit of our practices drives our devotion.

So delicious, so satisfying… so happy… like none other!

It brings us back again and again.

All from continued practice–devoted and disciplined.

Devotion is the heart of discipline.

It fuels the making of structure and adherence to it that allows the continued expression and development of devotion.

Discipline gives devotion the structure it needs.

May you have a devoted and disciplined yoga and meditation practice!

We all know the habitual pull of the outside world.

Nevertheless, we can, at any time, regain our center, slow down and become calmer and quieter inside.

How?

Take a few breaths slow and steady with eyes open or closed… maybe even a few ujjayi or ocean breaths. We can repeat our mantra. Or do a few simple and readily available yoga poses, even in a chair. We can visualize a spiritual teacher and focus on them for a few moments. Remembering our inner smile or a few breaths and moments in nature can bring us back.

We can drop in for a visit any time! Lest we forget, we are always welcome with great love and respect in the house of the Self!

Cars need tune-ups. So do stringed musical instruments.

Flowers in a vase need fresh water. Gardens need a regular dose.

Freshen yourself up with yoga and meditation.

Smile as you renew yourself again!

Of course, everything about us is the vital life force, the prana–our thoughts, our feelings, our words, our actions….

Bow to and honor with great respect that which lives and creates you… me… and everyone, and all of life.

In the forests of our lives, take time to honor and develop your relationship with the prana through your yoga and meditation practices.

It’s an amazing and real honor!

We all know in a yoga session when we have pushed too hard and injured ourselves.

We have pushed our edge too far. Rather than gain, we have caused excess pain.

Playing our edge requires we move out of the totally familiar and comfortable, but not willy-nilly.

Thoughtfully and sensitively we find our edge where there is discomfort. We back off from sharp or excessive pain, and we tease or play at this edge skillfully and with curiosity and delight.

Exploring the edge of our yoga poses, we can become pioneers of our edge through our asana practice.

This can train or teach us to be thoughtful and sensitive explorers off the mat as well.

Hi-ho! Yoga explorers… life awaits you!