The seeker
The seeker is double-edged. On the one hand the curiosity and willingness to investigate is invaluable for the journey. On the other hand the seeker gets caught in the seeking. Come to recognize in your own practice how the seeking becomes all consuming. Then at some point begin to drop …
Read MoreReflections and Inspirational Readings
Two universal and prime paths of transformation have always been available to every human being God has created: great love and great suffering. Only love and suffering are strong enough to break down our usual ego defenses, crush our dualistic thinking, and open us up to Mystery. They, like nothing …
Read MoreInherent vs apparent nature of mind
Reflections this morning on the difference between the “inherent nature” of mind and the “apparent nature” of mind: This point was brought out by Khandro Rinpoche in this last month’s investigations on the nature of mind and the teachings on Mahamudra practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In my meditation …
Read MoreThe Sacrum in Downward Facing Dog
Yoga Journal Conference, San Francisco, CA — Tias Little explains where he believes the sacrum sits most comfortably in adho mukha svanasana. This clip filmed at the San Francisco Yoga Journal Conference 2010. The workshop was titled, “Unwinding the Low Back.”
Read MoreDoubt on the path
Reflect on how important doubt is on the path, for without doubt you cannot go forward. There must be Great Doubt or Total Doubt. Doubt appears as a potent teaching in Zen and in the Christian faith as articulated by Doubting Thomas. I should know the vitality of the doubting …
Read MoreWhat shall I do to help avoid hyperextension in my joints in yoga practice?
Hi Angelica, I encourage you to strengthen your joints especially in your legs. Excessive mobility is often due to laxity in the ligaments, so you should begin to build more strength (and proper alignment) throughout your joint spaces. This may require a slight bend in your elbow or knee in …
Read MoreWHITE BEAN SOUP
This soup has a rich, satisfying taste while it calls for such simple ingredients. We like to use rice beans for this soup which are the size of orzo pasta. They are usually obtained from specialty catalogues but don’t let this stop you. This is a great soup to eat …
Read MoreShall I practice meditation in the morning or the evening?
Steve, It is best, in my experience, to practice in the morning prior to the start of your day. Prior to the activities of the day, practice quieting your mind. Instead of checking your email, texting your friends or family, eating and talking, sit in silence for 30 minutes. This …
Read MoreTelluride Yoga Festival Welcomes Tias Little
Like a number of his colleagues in town this weekend for the 2nd annual Telluride Yoga Festival, Tias Little could be described as a rock star in the Yoga world. He certainly has legions of devoted students and followers – however, message tank tops and loud music, increasingly popular in yoga studios across the country, are not his stock in trade.
Read MoreAm I just making this up or is it really happening?
As I age it seems my bones get bigger, Do they now hold more blood? They say the universe is ever expanding stretching infinitely in all directions, Is there now room for more stardust? And the pace of electrons inside the superconductor Do they go faster and faster? Theses days …
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