Photo of the Buddha in a store window in Great Barrington, MA
Winter Solstice
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Most cultures interpret this solar event as recognition of rebirth. As the sun enters the zodiacal sign of Capricorn, it is a victory of light over darkness and the rebirth of the sun. It is a time to renew and restore .
There are many holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza), festivals, celebrations and gatherings around this time. Continue reading “Winter Solstice”
Mindfulness Yoga
“ The Awakened Union of Breath, Body and Mind”
Yoga is an ancient science and philosophy developed in the east 5000 years ago. The word Yoga means joining, yoking or the connection of the breath, body and mind.
Hatha yoga is the most popular Yoga in the west. The esoteric meaning of hatha is “ha”which signifies the sun and “tha” which signifies the moon. Thus it is the yoga that unifies the power of the sun and the moon-male and female energies within all of us. Continue reading “Mindfulness Yoga”
Chakras: an introduction
Chakras are considered to be the loci of life’s energy or prana. (Shakti, qi or ki) They vitalize the physical body as they flow along the energy channels by integrating our emotional, physical and mental natures. They are associated with the many physiological functions of the body including the various organs and endocrine glands.
Chakras can be thought of as data bases (Carolyn Myss) where your life’s experience and emotions are filtered. Continue reading “Chakras: an introduction”
Loving Kindness
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Taking refuge in your body
(Notes on an article by Cyndi Lee in “Lion’s Roar”)
We all feel a need for refuge or sanctuary at various moments in our life. Many of us look for refuge or protection in material possessions, praise from others etc. Others look for refuge or escape in drugs or alcohol or over eating. These may give short-term relief. Continue reading “Taking refuge in your body”