Smooth Movement

This morning yoga class was Gentle Hatha. The instructor asked us to move as slow as our breathe with mindfulness.

While I was making movements slowly, the second hand of a Rolex watch came to my mind.

My brother taught me to notice the smooth movement of the second hand of a Rolex watch. That smooth movement distinguishes a good watch from a cheap watch, it tells the differences in quality and craftsmanship.

Although in yoga we learn not to be judgmental, our movements do reflect the capability of our Gross Body, the strength of our Subtle Body and the mindfulness of our Causal Body.

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Netti Pot

My son has been using the Netti Pot for a while. He is able to breath with both nostrils again. He loves the feeling.

The best things come around in simple and natural means...

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Another week of Yoga

Time flies.

Now that my kids and I have a common interest, we spend more quality time together. I am not sure if I like working on yoga more or being with my kids more during yoga classes. I am very very grateful.

My son said that once you did well in one pose, you had to challenge yourself and go for more difficult postures. It is human nature to get bored easily and to go after challenges. That is his philosophy. I am not so sure about that.

My friend wrote: "I love learning yoga more than before. It grows on me. It energizes me not just after each practice, but day after day. I find my body self-adjusting my posture. I feel it most when I am sitting during meditation. My body is light and sitting is effortless, as my spine is kept lengthening on its own during the sitting. My mind can stay still and calm sooner and longer. The feeling is small, sinking in bit by bit, but powerful."


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Day12, 13, 14 - Nice Surprise

Another 5 yoga classes in the last 3 days.

Today I had a chance to talk to my son and asked him how he thought about his yoga lessons. He enjoyed them very much and wanted to persuade his grandma and best friend to try yoga lessons too. He is more optimistic about life, knows how to relax and release stress, understands his body more, and best of all, able to change his attitude or mind when necessary. He was at a lost in this point in life, through yoga, he begins to see the light and rainbow.

During our conversation, I was able to introduce him to the facts of life and Dharma. I can pass on my wisdom and practice experience to him. Am I ever glad? I have introduced Dharma to so many people, "preaching" to my son is so much warmer and close to my heart or home.

Thank you SON, for giving me the chance...

Thank you GOD, for life...


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Day 9, 10, 11: Relive Life Again Through Yoga

Three more days of Yoga, we went through Hatha, Iyengar and Reduced Heat Yoga (28 degree Celsius).

Today I can do Lolasana (Pendulum Posture with legs in lotus position) without any prepared training. I guess it was because my body has better strength and flexibility with the recent yoga practices. I felt so amused.

I could not remember my first walk, first talk, first fall etc. But through yoga, I can re-understand my body, re-learn new posture, remember the experience and re-live life again.

Soooooo wonderful is the feeling......

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Day 6,7,8: Building Awareness, Flexibitity, Strength & Energy

In the past few days, I was too busy to write the blog.

I went for 4 yoga classes in the last 3 days: Ashtanga yoga focuses on developing strength and endurance; two classes of Hatha Flow yoga in which students move in a continuous flow from one posture to the next, combining the breath with movement; Restorative yoga which is a gentle and therapeutic style of yoga that use props to support the body, deepening the benefits of the poses.

I begin to sense the change in my physical body in terms of flexibility, strength and energy level.

After one week of yoga classes, my understanding of my gross (physical) body, subtle (inner energy) body and causal (causation and dependability) body are deepened.

Through yoga, I can find my path on the spiritual journey of life...

I recommend yoga to everyone, especial to the youngsters in life.

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Day 5: Ommmmm.....

Today's teacher is Tom. He has a different teaching approach. We enjoyed his teaching very much. He aided us in understanding the alignment of the posture.

When he asked us to chant Om 3 times, he wanted us to say it in harmony with the whole class.

In India, I was taught to chant Om as long as possible in one breathe in order to extend our breath. Tom said not chanting in harmony was egoistic. But chanting in harmony with others can promote mediocrity. May be that's why in our Tibetan chanting practice, we chant slowly in harmony together, progressively we chant faster at each own pace, then gradually we chant quieter until we are chanting silently into meditative state...

Ommmmm.....

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Day 4: Now, the inquiry of yoga

Atha Yoga Nushasanam (Now, the inquiry of yoga) is Patanjali's first yoga sutra. It states:

Now, the inquiry of yoga
Yoga is an opportunity to quiet the chatter of the mind
Then consciousness finds it's authentic nature
May the posture be sweet and full of ease.

Today Katerine, our yoga teacher introduced this Sutra to us. She wants us to bring"Now, the inquiry of yoga" into our daily life.

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Day 3: The third class- Iyengar yoga

Today's yoga class is lyengar, using blocks and props to help stretching. The teacher is Anne Marie, she is more of an instructor than teacher, she does not connect with you like the previous teachers do.

It is good to try so many different teachers in the beginning, such that we can experience a wide range of teaching techniques. After a while, we need to follow a good teacher to deepen our learning.

We woke up at 8:00am in the morning, no breakfast, just attended a 90 minutes class; and when we got back home it was close to noon and time for lunch.

So the whole morning is gone for one yoga class. How time flies...

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Day 2: The Beauty in Life

Today our yoga teacher is Dina. She emphasizes on appreciating the beauty in life, within us as well as outside/around us.

It is nice to take the time and effort to reflect and appreciate everything life has offered.

Through appreciation we generate positive thinking and energy...

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My friend sent me this link:

Take a look at this deal. $40.00 for a private yoga class of up to 4 persons.

http://dealoftheday.redflagdeals.com/deal/toronto/yogaaah

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Day 1: In love with Yoga

Today, my son, my daughter and I went to yoga class. We joined a one month trail membership in a yoga studio. The three of us enjoyed the lesson very much.

We intend to go every morning if possible for a month as it is better to have an empty stomach before yoga exercise.

It is a luxury to have yoga lesson every morning as it implies that you have the time, money and mind to do so.

I am so glad that my kids love yoga too and we can learn it together...

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Laughter Yoga

Another interesting therapy...

How to improve your health by simply laughing.

Curing cancer???

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLDqMpeGYj8

Superbrain Yoga

Very interesting...

How to improve your brain function by doing a simple 3 minutes exercise each day.

Preventing Alzheimer disease???

http://www.homeopathyplus.com.au/superbrain.html

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World Yogasana Championships & Yoga Training Courses

In case you are interested:

1. World Yogasana Championships Mumbai, India January 8th, 9th & 10TH, 2010

The World Yogasana Championships in Mumbai, India are organized by The Yoga & Culture Association of Maharashtra (Mumbai), sponsored by Life Mission, Gujarat, India and conducted by the renowned Lakulish Institute of Yoga of Gujarat State, India.

The World Yogasana Championships have been organized for the specific purpose of encouraging youth’s participation in Yoga. Why Yogasana competition? It is well recognized throughout the world that youth are both attracted to and highly engaged in competitive sports activities. Yoga is our cultural heritage gifted by God and the sages and it seems both practical and sensible that for preserving this rich heritage, Yoga should be propagated among youth as a sport activity. Yoga practices and dietary observances are an unparalleled means of achieving a disciplined body and mind and the Yamas and Niyamas are a way whereby youth can understand the importance of moral codes of conduct.

Why the World Yogasana Championships ?

While Yoga has its cradle in India, Yoga has, indeed, become universal. And while Yoga is not a religion, it is safe to say, that all religious prophets, irrespective of whatever religion they followed, unfolded the Truth from within through Yoga practice.

And yet Yoga is seen in the West, almost exclusively, as a series of deep stretching postures and physical exercise. Without reference to its historical and spiritual context, Yoga has been grossly misrepresented and it is therefore both timely and necessary to draw the attention of our youth and foreigners, alike, as to the real context of Yoga.

By first interesting and encouraging youth to engage in Yoga as a competitive sport and experience its benefits first hand, it is anticipated that ultimately they will be much more inclined and interested to delve into the true meaning and heritage of Yoga. India’s cultural heritage is also to be well exhibited at the World Yogasana Championships.

The Yogasana Championships are to be held in Mumbai January 8,9, & 10th, 2010 and the host organizers are providing foreign Yoga participants in the Championships free Mumbai hotel accommodation, free meals and free daily local transportation to and from the site of the Championships / hotels throughout the Championships duration.

Your association members are encouraged to send interested individuals to participate in the Championships. Full details for registering can be found at Life Mission’s website: www.lifemission.org.


2. Yoga Training Courses Offered at Limbdi, Gujarat State, India

Both Certified and Non Certified Training Courses are being offered in India by the renowned Lakulish Institute of Yoga in January, 2010 at Life Mission’s Rajrajeshwardham Ashram at Limbdi, India. The Certified Courses are three weeks in duration, the Non Certified two weeks:
January Three Week Certified Course: January 12th – February 2nd, 2010
January Two Week Non Certified Course: January 12th – January 26th, 2010

This is an exceptional opportunity to take in authentic India classical Yoga teaching as taught by the Masters; an unparalleled opportunity for profound inner transformation; and an opportunity to see and experience India The cost of the three week course, including room and board and local travel sightseeing trips is only $1200 U.S funds. The cost of the two week Non Certified Course is $900 U.S. Funds.

Course attendants are strongly encouraged to attend the World Yogasana Championships in Mumbai, India January 8th, 9th &10TH, 2010 as they are both informative and entertaining.
Training Course attendees are being offered free room and board in Mumbai during the Championships to enable them to view the entire event before embarking from Mumbai to Limbdi.

For more details : e-mail Dennis konchak: lifema@telus.net or Telephone Dennis at 250-954-0073 in Canada. Also, see Life Mission’s website: www.lifemission.org. for full details.

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2010 Lakulish Institute of Yoga Annual International Yoga Training Courses

In case you are interested:

Lakulish Institute of Yoga Annual International Yoga Training Courses

• Certified Level 1 Teachers Training Course - 3 Weeks
January 12 – February 2, 2010 Cost $1200 U.S.*
(Recognized Course in North America by Yoga Alliance)

• Non Certified Yoga Training and Yoga Retreat**
2 or 3 Week Programs
Available to Choose from. January 12 – February 2, 2010
Cost of 3 Week Program $1200 U.S.*; $900 U.S.* for 2 Week Program

* Prices Includes Board and Room and Local Trip Visits

** The difference Between the Certified and Non certified Courses is separate classes for Asanas and Pranayam Trainings and the related more intensive and advanced trainings provided in the Certified Teachers Training Course.

Programs Consists of:
* Daily Practice of Asanas & Pranayams and its Theory
* Training in Shat Kriyas (Yogic cleansings)
* Philosophy of Ashtang Yog
* Karma Yog
* Bhakti Yog
* Spiritual Discourses
* India’s Eternal Culture and Divine Yoga
* Yoga Therapy
* Darshan of Swami Rajarshi Muni
* Principles of Ayurveda and Its Natural Remedies
* The Science of Diet and Yog Diet
* Site Visits and Visits to Indian Shops
* Visits to Different Ashrams of Life Mission



Location:

Life Mission, Rajrajeshwardham, P.O. Box 27, Limbdi 363 421, Gujarat, India.
Phones: +91-2753-261863, 292063.
Email: life_mission@hotmail.com
Contact Person: Arjunsinh

International registration for Training Courses:

Contact: Dennis Konch
Canada
1-250- 954- 0073
E-mail: lifema@telus.net
Website: http://www.lifemission.org


Important Notice:

The World Yog Asana Championships sponsored by The Lakulish Institute of Yoga to Promote Active Participation and Interest in Yoga by world youth is to be Held in Mumbai January 8,9, & 10th, 2010. This will take place just prior to the International training courses and Free Board and Room will be provided to all registered course participants whether registered in the certified or non certified course. All course registrants are urged to attend these events as they are highly entertaining as well as being extremely informative.

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