Sigh… I have arrived in Bali. Though I love to travel and explore new places there is something very special about this island and I am delighted to be back. I could feel it right away. What struck me the most when I was here for the first time three years ago was the extraordinary beauty in everything. In addition to the magnificent natural environment the Balinese people revere art and creativity which seems to be woven into every aspect of their culture. Even the most basic everyday items are presented in an exquisite way. The word we use for this kind of beauty in yoga is shri. Like most Sanskrit words shri cannot be defined with one English word. Shri is the goddess Lakshmi; she is divine beauty both elegant and graceful. Shri is splendor; the magnificent light that shines from the rays of the sun, gleams off the water […]
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What is Your Art?
I have just returned from the Anusara Yoga Certified Teacher’s gathering. This year we were in beautiful, lush North Carolina. Thank you to the North Carolina Kula for being such wonderful hosts! I have attended these gatherings for the past several years and each time it always amazes me how much more cohesive the group becomes. It is clear the practice works! During the past year John got super clear about his vision of Anusara yoga and it’s philosophy, Shiva Shakti Tantra so he spent quite a bit of time articulating and sharing with us candidly. When John wrote his vision in 1997, he said, “Anusara Yoga is a Merry Band of bohemian artists…”. While this vision and the Universal Principles of Alignment remain constant, our experience of them deepens and continues to unfold inside us to become us. At the gathering John asked us, “What is your art?” He […]
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