This is Part II of the series. Read Part I here. In the first part of this series, I wrote about how we can approach our emotional life with more sanity, trust and balance. It requires a re-framing of certain ideas we may have about emotions, their place and purpose in our lives, the language … Continue reading A Meditator’s Guide to Emotions (II)
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The Dance of Meditation and Life
Musings on Meditation (VI) This is the sixth in a series of posts on meditation. Read part I, part II, part III, part IV and part V. Disclaimer: The world of meditation is vast and complex, just like you and me and all human beings. Different lineages, schools of thought, religions and traditions have different … Continue reading The Dance of Meditation and Life
Meditate With Your Body
Musings on Meditation V This is the fifth in a series of posts on meditation. Read part I, part II, part III and part IV. Disclaimer: The world of meditation is vast and complex, just like you and me and all human beings. Different lineages, schools of thought, religions and traditions have different approaches. Feel … Continue reading Meditate With Your Body
Rhythms of Attention
Musings on Meditation IV This is the fourth in a series of posts on meditation. Read part I, part II and part III. Disclaimer: The world of meditation is vast and complex, just like you and me and all human beings. Different lineages, schools of thought, religions and traditions have different approaches. Feel free to … Continue reading Rhythms of Attention
Whole Self Adventuring
Musings on Meditation III This is the third in a series of posts on meditation. Read the first part and the second part. Disclaimer: The world of meditation is vast and complex, just like you and me and all human beings. Different lineages, schools of thought, religions and traditions have different approaches. Feel free to … Continue reading Whole Self Adventuring
The How and Why of Meditation
Musings on Meditation II This is the second in a series of posts on meditation. Read the first here. Disclaimer: The world of meditation is vast and complex, just like you and me and all human beings. Different lineages, schools of thought, religions and traditions have different approaches. Feel free to to form your own … Continue reading The How and Why of Meditation
It’s All About Shavasana
One of the things that makes yoga is special is the way it ends. Most, if not all sessions close with a few minutes of total rest, lying on our backs with the arms and legs out, in the posture known as shavasana. I happily confess that it is one of my favourite poses. But … Continue reading It’s All About Shavasana
Dharana & Dhyana: A Somatic Perspective
by Vaishali Iyer The eight limbs of yoga described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras are often taught as a step-by-step ascent, or a process of deepening interiorization which culminates with samadhi in formal sitting meditation. Many times we approach this framework sequentially, beginning with our action in the world, moving through asana and pranayama and only … Continue reading Dharana & Dhyana: A Somatic Perspective
The Wise Body 