“If we fall, we don’t need self-recrimination or blame or anger—we need a reawakening of our intention and a willingness to recommit, to be wholehearted once again.” – Sharon Salzberg My mind easily wanders down dark alleys of fault, mistakes, failure and disparaging thoughts. After faulting, I can be consumed with worry, guilt and frustration.Continue reading “Reading from Class: “Bootstraps” by Sharon Salzberg”
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Playlist for Last Couple of Weeks: Most of July 2014
This is a really fun playlist with a bunch of favorites:
Summer Yoga Wall Ropes Workshops: July 27, Aug 17 and Sept 14
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Reading from Class: Persistence by Sharon Salzberg
“Often we can achieve an even better result when we stumble yet are willing to start over, when we don’t give up after a mistake, when something doesn’t come easily but we throw ourselves into trying, when we’re not afraid to appear less than perfectly polished.” – Sharon Salzberg This reading is from a greatContinue reading “Reading from Class: Persistence by Sharon Salzberg”
Reading from Class: The Power of Freedom (Presence) by B. K. S. Iyengar
“If there is anxiety in the body, the brain contracts. When the brain relaxes and empties itself, it lets go of its fears and desires. It dwells neither on the past, nor the future, but inhabits the present. Freedom is about dropping the shackles of fear and desire. When freedom comes, there is no anxiety,Continue reading “Reading from Class: The Power of Freedom (Presence) by B. K. S. Iyengar”
Playlist for Independence Day: End of June and Beginning of July 2014
This is mostly recycled from last year’s Independence Day-inspired playlist with a few changes.
Playlist for Spring Equinox: Most of June 2014
One of my new favorites is Gino Paoli’s upbeat version of his beautiful “Il cielo in una stanza.” I have re-played heavily for last few months, which inspired replay of Carla Bruni’s French and Italian cover. “Il cielo in una stanza” by Gino Paoli off The Starbucks Compilation “Arrivederci Italy”: