Yoga Sutras: Four Keys To Peace
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"By Cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and disregard toward the wicked, the mind-stuff retains its undisturbed calmness."
-Patanjali Yoga Sutras 1:33 (translation Sri Swami Satchidananda)
Verse 1.33 of Patanjali's classic text The Yoga Sutras, circa 2BCE, is sometimes dubbed the "four keys" to inner peace. You could call them mental asana. Notice which "posture" you find the most difficult. I find the first three not so hard, the fourth key very challenging. But that also means I stand to gain the most peace from practicing it.
For example, do you find it feel easier to be envious than friendly toward the happy? Dismissive than compassionate toward the unhappy? Mistrustful versus delighted by the virtuous? Feeling fury rather than disregard for the wicked? I've done all those postures and found no calmness in them. So, why wouldn't I give the Yoga Sutras Rx a try?
For those who like Sanskrit chants, here is an audio of verse 1:33, Maitri Karuna, chanted by Tina Shettigara, and the Sanskrit words here.
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Dominican Republic: Two Retreats
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Early Bird Registration discounts apply for the December 5-10 Empathy & Embodiment Retreat (by Labor Day); and for the January 18-24 YINspirations Yoga Retreat (by Hallowe’en).
When you join us in Puerto Plata, DR, during our cold winter months, we are treating you really to a relaxing, rejuvenating, restaurant, beach, and pool resort experience.
Choose your dates and your interests!
December 5-10, Empathy & Embodiment emphasizes compassionate communication and meeting our needs, with daily lessons and practices, and we build in fun, pampering, adventurous tours as well as daily movement and embodiment integration, led by Cathan Kabrelian and myself.
January 18-24, YINspirations Yoga Retreat has morning and evening lawn yoga, ranging from Yin/Restore to Kundalini, Yin/Nidra, Slow Flow, Yin/Yang, and AcroYoga when appropriate.
Additional excursions and massage options are available at extra cost. You might even book a Thai massage with Mary, pending availability. Grab your dates now!
Additional deals for each retreat:
*Dec. retreat upgraded to Cofresi Beach Condo (Jacuzzi tubs).
*Dec. retreat includes Waterfalls tour and Puerto Plata tour
*Dec. retreat Friends discount $25 each for you and friend
*Dec. retreat early bird $50 off by Labor Day
*Jan. retreat Friends discount $100 when you bring a friend
*Jan. retreat early bird $100 off by Hallowe'en; $150 Labor day
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August Group Classes in New York:
Tuesday 12:00 Yin Yoga Meditation, Equinox E.85
Tuesday 1:45 Restorative Yoga, Equinox E.92
Thursday 8PM Sonic Meditation, Equinox Gramercy Park/24th St.
Saturday 4PM Restorative Yoga, Pure/Equinox W.76
Sunday 1:15 Sonic Meditation, Equinox Gramercy
Friday 8/9, 8/30: 6PM AcroYoga, Cosmic Fit Club
Friday 8/9, 8/30: 7PM Thai Bodywork, Cosmic Fit Club
Reach out for an Equinox day pass if you need one!
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Photo Thanks; Privacy; Reply; Forward
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Photos this issue courtesy of Grant Henry, Linda Mittel, and my iphone.
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Thank you for being my cyber-sangha!
Om shanti, shanti ~ peace!
OMMMMMMary
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August: AcroYoga YinYang Fridays
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Friday Night AcroYoga at
Cosmic Fit Club:
Aug 9, Aug. 30
Come savor the sweetness of AcroYoga open level play, supported at 6PM, followed by therapeutic Thai massage 7PM-8:30. Then, Jam until 10PM or join us in snacks or sauna!
Info and registration: here
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August 16-29 is the next 14-Day Fresh Foods Cleanse:
2 Days Prep
7 Days Cleanse
5 Days Re-entry
You will experience new energy, lightness, inspiration, and a new relationship to food and your body.
Feel stronger and happier with the way you nourish yourself!
Read more and register here.
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The book launch date for Heal to Lead: Volume II with my publisher Raven and Grace Press is set for Monday, October 7th.
Twenty-five chapters by authors including myself and Hay House author Jennifer Grace will be in this collection of stories.
My story "China Dolls: A Healing Journey" tells a tale of generational woman wounds from my maternal great-grandmother through my mother, to the present day and beyond. From two wars, over two continents, through four generations, and more.
I will have copies of the book for sale at $19.95 + shipping; I would love if you would pre-order a copy from me! If price is an issue, I may get a limited number of subsidized copies, so let me know! I've listened to some of the other , and I can't wait to read them all!
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