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    • Yoga Meditation Visualized

    • The goal of Yoga is Yoga itself, union itself, of the little self and the True Self, a process of awakening to the preexisting union that is called Yoga. Yoga, Sankhya, Vedanta, and Tantra view the human as manifesting outward step-by-step, whereby the subtler consciousness projects evermore outward, and then gradually forgets those subtler levels. Yoga or "Union" is attained by first training, balancing, and purifying each of the aspects of our being individually, and then systematically receding attention inward through those levels, expanding so as to experience the state of Union, Yoga, Samadhi, or Turiya. Created by Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati www.SwamiJ.com

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    • Sharon Gannon beautifully states the responsibility of yoga, what it does for us and why it's needed.

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    • Divine Love vs emotional love. Relationships of any kind don't work very well when people don't have a proper understanding of what love actually is. Love isn't selfish, it's selfless. Love is forgiveness, acceptance and kindness. Love is not addiction, neediness, or desire.

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    • I'm becoming a big fan of Alan Finger. He has great things to say about the practice of yoga.

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    • Meditation for silencing the mind, being aware, letting go of the ego, and discovering Enlightenment, Self-Realization, No-Mind, Buddhahood, Nirvana, Liberation, Oneness, Utter Completion, Allness, Bliss, Zen, Peace, Love, Truth, Awareness, Infinity, The Absolute, Reality, God, Tao, Source, Presence, Spirit, Divinity, Life, Nature, One Mind, Collective Consciousness, Formless Existence, etc.
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    • See The Rest is Commentary Bob Weisenberg www.YogaDemystified.com

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    • See The Meaning of Life--Who Cares? Bob Weisenberg www.YogaDemystified.com  

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    • We had a beautiful special time this year in Shiner!  What blessing to behold.

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    • My teacher, Deborah Adele, wrote The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice which is recently out. This image shows the book's cover. For more information go to www.TheYamasAndNiyamas.com.

    • OM Mantra and the Seven Levels of Consciousness

    • The OM Mantra is a roadmap for sadhana, spiritual practices (written as either AUM or OM). It is not for the person who seeks only the shallow waters of spiritual life, but rather for those who strive to realize in direct experience the depth of the absolute reality. There are four main levels of consciousness outlined in the OM Mantra, along with three transition levels, which is a total of seven levels. Each of these is experienced on the inner journey of meditation and contemplation.It is important to be aware of the fact that these levels of consciousness are realities that exist universally, regardless of whether or not one uses the OM Mantra or the visual OM symbol in any way. In either case, the underlying principles are extremely useful for all seekers in purifying or clearing the mind, and seeking the direct experience of deeper truths.Different texts and teachings might use different names for different characteristics at these four levels; for example, virat, hiranyagarbha, ishvara, and brahman, as well as vaishvanara, taijasa, prajna, and turiya. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali  suggests remembering the meaning of OM Mantra as a direct path to Self-realization. Remembering the sound vibration of AUM, along with a deep feeling for the meaning of what it represents, brings both the realization of the individual Self and the removal of obstacles that normally block that realization. (See Yoga Sutras 1.23-1.29) Please see this article for more information: Om Mantra and the Seven levels of Consciousness  

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    • New art!  I have been looking forward to having this done for a while, wanted to share it with you! Like the other work on my body, I had it done on my arm to represent wearing my heart on my sleeve- I think it is a very important reminder to me everytime I see it to live in harmony and respect all that is around me!

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    • My 90-Year Old Dad Explores Milwaukee

    • My Dad practices Yoga philosophy everyday without ever knowing he's doing it.  When you're 90 the present becomes more and more precious every day.  And he doesn't miss a beat.  What a joy to have him here in Milwaukee with us, and to soak up his life energy.

    • biofeedback graph one of muldahara energy, yang, affecting the ANS through skin conductance levels

    •   This is the beginning of the graph.  I posted it as part two because I wasn't sure if it would be in order in the photo album, lol.  Please see the info under the second photo for clarification, but in brief-- this is a graph showing how the energy of chakras CAN be graphed in biofeedback.  Of course it isn't a direct measurement but it shows how the autonomic nervous system can be boosted intensely.  Any energy work, chi qong, tai chi, specific kundalini processes will show some effect of the body/mind mechanism going through great changes.  Namaste

    • Biofeedback displaying how root chakra, yang, or muldahara energy effects Skin conductance levels, measure of the ANS

    •   This is a graph I performed with a really neat biofeedback program, which is fairly affordable called Wild Divine Grapher.  I got this reading in a seated and still position with no dramatic changes in breath, only a raising of energy.  The reading shown is Skin conductance level, which is a parameter of the Autonomic Nervous System responsible for fight and flight, related directly to the root chakra system.  Now, even though fight/flight is the mechanism described in psychology for survival mentality of our subconscious, there is alot more than meets the eye.  We can actually store or choose to feel this energy as a boost, or powerful euphoria to assist in breaking through the boundaries of difficult times.  Or we can bask in the intensity of our self trust and go beyond our fears.  The applications are infinite when you think about it.  This is the peak graph and the next photo will be where it started.  The wave was really two pages high.  Something to consider.  Mind over matter if you will.

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    • Johnathon Martin - Yoga and Happiness

    • Hi. Namaste. I am a speaker, trainer & coach who likes to work especially with yogis, aspiring yogis & conscious individuals & businesses. Through yoga & select personal development techniques i help conscious people achieve greater happiness, well-being & success in all areas of their lives. If there was an opportunity to talk at one of your events or to work with you at a workshop or on a personal one-to-one basis i would be honoured. If you visit our website - www.yogaandhappiness.co.uk you can sign up for a free yoga and happiness ecourse & teleclass. In which ways could you align your life better with universal law? Exactly what do you want out of life? Whats your mission, your purpose? Which areas of your life need a little attention? If you would answer these questions & send your reply to jam@yogaandhappiness.co.uk i would be really grateful. OM Shanti.    

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  • Time well spent is time that you are present breathing and paying attention to your feelings and your surroundings. I am a studing sufi and we are taught to consider external always and internal never. Know thyself and you will understand why you do what you do. Change is possible but to change you must pay attention and comfort is the first sacrifice. Growth is always painful but with so much new ground open to you joy is sure to follow. Most people are either stuck in the first second or the third charka. To get to your heart you need someone with an open heart to help you get over the 'me' 'fa' intervial. Tantra is one good way to get your energy flowing again and it is the fastest way to enlightenment if that is your goal. Finding time to practice you might get tired at first but if you get your energy flowing you will have that energy at your comand. Yoga and meditation demand alot of energy so if your's is flowing properly you'll be able to achieve those lofty goals.
    Sufiyogi, 4 months ago| Flag
  • I have found for me that "signing up" to a commitment helps me commit. I want to develop a meditation practice. I've read books on the subject without much practical benefit to date. So I signed up for a class called "Ocean of Bliss" at a local yoga studio. The meditation workshop runs for four weeks. The students are 'expected' to practice meditating 15 - 30 minutes a day. I intend to blog about my experience as I progress - another commitment! Stay tuned.
    Vhira3, 4 months ago| Flag
  • Rock on, Yogibear! :)
    Sounds like your hands are more than full and yet you still find the time to help yourself feel better and grounded...I bow down to you!
    Denise999, 5 months ago| Flag
  • I am also a mum of two toddlers and I totally understand where you are coming from. I am also teacher training and feel like sometimes I don't 'add up' but I do try to live a yogic life and when I'm not too exhausted I try to get up before the kids and have 'my time'...I always feel better and more grounded when I do. I think just to accept where you are right now, there is no wrong or right way.....just what works for you!
    yogibear, 5 months ago| Flag
  • Thanks to all for your wonderful outlooks and for gently reminding me to live my yoga instead of waiting for the 'right' time to squeeze in some practice.
    I need to let go of trying to do/live yoga 'correctly' and just go with what works for me and my crazy, chaotic life. To make it sound more appealing to my inner whiney-baby, I'll just view this time of my life as my foundation building: fill in the cracks and weed out what doesn't really fit well with me, and then when I have more me-time, the basics should be in place and I can then concentrate on pulling it all together.
    My biggest hurdle will be finding some inner peace and contentment to help me learn to go with the flow, but that's why I'm here! :)
    Denise999, 6 months ago| Flag

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