In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet…the trumpet shall sound… and we will be changed. - Corinthians 1:52 At school there was a ‘work-study’ arrangement for scholarship kids … [Read more...] about Crossing the Threshold
Yoga Practices
Goddess of the Thunderbolt
The individual, whose nature is Consciousness, embodies the Universe in a contracted form Pratyabhijñāhṛdayam 5 The ashram in India scheduled 6 hours … [Read more...] about Goddess of the Thunderbolt
Hatha Yoga is Kundalini Yoga
I am often asked what kind of yoga I teach, and after almost 35 years, I am still stymied as to how to answer. I usually mercifully restrain myself from breaking into a lecture and say that I teach … [Read more...] about Hatha Yoga is Kundalini Yoga
Monkey Mind
Happy Chinese New Year! It is the Year of the Monkey and it is said the character of the next 12 months will mirror some traits we associate with monkeys: quick moving, volatile, tricky, changeable … [Read more...] about Monkey Mind
About Anger
Attachment breeds desire. From desire anger is born. Anger leads to delusion, from delusion, forgetfulness, from forgetfulness, the destruction of intellectual discernment."Bhagavad Gita, … [Read more...] about About Anger
Our Work is Cut Out For Us
I thought I was being charming at dinner recently, in the midst of telling one of my fascinating stories, when my son turned to his father and said: “Dad, youre a saint.” We all laughed at his … [Read more...] about Our Work is Cut Out For Us
Pranayama: Breathing Techniques for calming the mind
Breathing Awareness The core of meditation techniques the world over is breathing awareness. Awareness of the breath refines the mind and leads it into a state of meditation. You will find that … [Read more...] about Pranayama: Breathing Techniques for calming the mind
