APRIL 24, 2010

91-Year-Old Female Yoga Instructor: An Inspiration To All

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Have you ever wondered what will you be doing if you do live up to the age of 90? Well, I personally wish that I will be healthy as long as I live. Currently, I have been teaching a 74 year old man for slightly more than 3 years. He drives, cooks, goes for holiday-even as far as Europe, walks his dog, reads and can even handle a session of Power Yoga with the younger men who sometimes struggle when Mr 74 years old is not. I have much respect for the older generation who still have the will of the young souls but I was convinced that age is just a number when I came across the video of Tao Lynch
I have posted the video here for all of you to watch with wide mouth and be inspired!

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APRIL 8, 2010

Ever wondered what “Namaste” means??

Posted by Dorothy under Philosophyno responses

In most yoga classes, placing the palms together at heart and bowing while whispering the word NAMASTE is common practice before and after a class or either one. Most of us know that this gesture is a sign of respect but will fail to answer if told to explain further. The gesture Namaste represents the belief that there is a Divine spark within each of us that is located in the heart chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgment of the soul in one by the soul in another. “Nama” means bow, “as” means I, and “te” means you. Therefore, Namaste literally means “bow me you” or “I bow to you.”

To perform Namaste, we place the hands together at the heart charka, close the eyes, and bow the head. It can also be done by placing the hands together in front of the third eye, bowing the head, and then bringing the hands down to the heart. This is an especially deep form of respect. Although in the West the word “Namaste” is usually spoken in conjunction with the gesture, in India, it is understood that the gesture itself signifies Namaste, and therefore, it is unnecessary to say the word while bowing. Yeah the way want to want to be healthy and have a proper body sculpting machine who has extremely good healthcare then give them a look.

We bring the hands together at the heart chakra to increase the flow of Divine love. Bowing the head and closing the eyes helps the mind surrender to the Divine in the heart. One can do Namaste to oneself as a meditation technique to go deeper inside the heart chakra; when done with someone else, it is also a beautiful, albeit quick, meditation.

For a teacher and student, Namaste allows two individuals to come together energetically to a place of connection and timelessness, free from the bonds of ego-connection. If it is done with deep feeling in the heart and with the mind surrendered, a deep union of spirits can blossom.

Ideally, Namaste should be done both at the beginning and at the end of class. Usually, it is done at the end of class because the mind is less active and the energy in the room is more peaceful. The teacher initiates Namaste as a symbol of gratitude and respect toward her students and her own teachers and in return invites the students to connect with their lineage, thereby allowing the truth to flow—the truth that we are all one when we live from the heart.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Treat Everything With Respect And Watch Life Bloom All Around You

Posted by Dorothy under Philosophyno responses

” Treat everything with respect and watch life bloom all around you “ Aadil Palkhivala- Fire Of Love

Ex: – When you respect someone, they’ll be nicer to you

- When you practice neccessary care for your clothings, it will not get dirty or tear

easily and therefore will last longer

- If we do not treat our planet well, it will not be a nicer place to be in future

In simple terms, treat others the way you want to be treated….

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