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The Haiti Earthquake

As many of you know there has been a devastating earthquake in Haiti and it has led to a high death toll and horrific suffering among the people there. Continue reading

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Face of Fullness: By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar

There are no free thoughts;
the gate to freedom exists
within the eye of the I.

It may be known
when you are alone
and completely empty.

Or when lovers meet
to spend their passions
and rest in the heart. Continue reading

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Three Methods for Self Realization: By Sri Ramana Maharshi

Bhagavan Ramana  explained the three approaches or methods to strengthen Self-Inquiry and gain Self-Realization. Continue reading

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All This Talk About Sensuality: By Jim Atwell

All this talk about sensuality;
When we make love do the two of us become One?
And when we become One are we Nothing?
Let’s get together and do nothing for we are already One
And I am in Love.

Much Love
Jim Atwell

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The Music of Mystics: By Jim Atwell

Ah, the music of mystics
The sound of silence
That plays with an orchestra of none.
Play on gentle muse and I will listen to our song
As we tap our toes to the rhythm of Love.

Much Love
Jim Atwell

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The Dreamer and the Dream: By Jim Atwell

Ah, the dreamer and the dream
A dance of Love.
A dance of time.
A dance of Place.
Who will Lead?
Who will follow?
The dancer or the dream.

Much Love
Jim Atwell

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Conscious Yoga Dance: Meeting of Two Sacred Expressions

Conscious Yoga Dance is for me a Dream come true.  By joining Yoga and a creative inner expression, Dance, I have reached another level, finding freedom in the discipline.

I designed Conscious Yoga Dance as a connection between Yoga and Dance to tune our mind to our inner flow.

Conscious Yoga dance allows your body to come fully alive and express itself, building an energy field and breaking inner boundaries. It allows us to become more and more in tune with ourselves, expressing the body connection to the universal flow of life through music and movement.

After practicing Yoga for several years I have experienced a deep inner peace, harmony and flexibility in mind and body. The inter-connection of mind-body-spirit has become a reality for me feeling oneness. Learning how to spread this feeling of Unity is what brings me to study, practice and teach yoga. It has leaded me to find the way in which I can fulfill others and myself in a magnificent way. Continue reading

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The Journey Of Love: By Jim Atwell

Ah this journey!
Songs I have sung
in dreams of desires
Of forms cherished
in search of a mate.
Am I Love in search of Love?
My soul mate!
Where ever you are!
I am with you forever.

Much Love
Jim Atwell

Editor’s note: Minor edits were made in the original. Thank you Jim!

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Cat and Cow Pose: By Christine Wushke

This pose is very effective for relieving back tension as well as nourishing the spine. This pose can be done as a meditation in motion. Keep your movements slow and gentle, as well as coordinated with the breath.

*Use caution if you have herniated disks, or arthritis in the spine. Continue reading

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Sita Sings The Blues — A phenomenal retelling of the epic Ramayana through animation, 1920s jazz songs, contemporary commentary and one woman’s inspiration

A few months ago, a friend of mine suggested I see an animated movie called Sita Sings The Blues — he even went so far as to bring a Netflix DVD over and leave it in the temple where I live.  “Just send it back once you’ve seen it,” he told me.

To be honest, I didn’t feel very attracted to watch the movie.  My friend had mumbled something about, “It’s really great, it’s the Ramayana with 1920s blues songs… and all the characters from the epic tale are there..!”  and somehow the description sounded lame, over all, so I passed on it.

I think we sent the DVD back to Netflix, unseen.

Sita, Rama, and Hanuman

A scene from Sita Sings The Blues

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