Welcome to the random thoughts of a yogi...
I find myself in a bit of a pickle lately -- in a time when outside forces are wanting me to speed up, my body is telling me to slow down. Since I know that my body is filled with infinite wisdom, I tend to defer to it. Still, it's hard when I've got a lot to accomplish within a limited time frame. I'm saying no (with a smile, of course) more often and trimming obligations from my schedule (for the first time in a long time I'm liberating myself by not sending out Christmas cards) and I make my yoga, pranayama, and meditation practices a priority.
The good news is that there's a lot of online support out there for those of us who make out yoga practices a priority. Just check out this list of the Top 100 Yoga and Meditation Blogs (yes, I'm grateful that this blog made the list). There's so much great information about yoga out there and what I love about blogs is the varied viewpoints you'll find on the subject. Browse the list (or take a look at the Yoga Blogs and Podcast list on the left hand column of this blog) and find a blogger who offers a new perspective for you. Happy reading!
I'm in NYC this weekend for a workshop and I was delighted to come across this fantastic list of holiday attractions/experiences in NYC. Other than shopping for gifts for my family, I haven't really taken time to take in and enjoy the fact that it's the holiday. Again, I need to resist the messages to operate at light speed, slow things down, and do a little appreciation of the season. If you live in or around NYC, check out this Web site for holidays NYC style.
I have an addition to the last post which spoke about practicing yoga in these financial times. One of my favorite yogis -- Syl Carson -- happens to have a banking background and recently offered her perspective on the state of economics at this time. You can watch the video here.
My final piece of information comes from a holiday memory from around 5 years ago. A friend who died from cancer was receiving treatment at Sloan-Kettering around the holidays and when I went to visit him I found myself struck by the juxtaposition of the seriousness of what was happening in the hospital room with the buoyancy of the holiday celebrations outside. Every year around this time I think of that visit to the hospital and I remember to be grateful for my health and all that I am blessed with in my life. Unfortunately, over the years, I've had more friends and acquaintances be diagnosed with cancer. If you or someone you know has been afflicted, I suggest the latest DVD by Susi Hately Aldous -- Yoga For Cancer Survivors. Five dollars from every DVD purchase goes to support the Yoga for Cancer Survivors' Research Program.
That's all for me today. I'm going to take a little time now to rest and breathe before moving on to the next thing. May you create moments of peace and relaxation during this hectic holiday season.
Namaste!
I find myself in a bit of a pickle lately -- in a time when outside forces are wanting me to speed up, my body is telling me to slow down. Since I know that my body is filled with infinite wisdom, I tend to defer to it. Still, it's hard when I've got a lot to accomplish within a limited time frame. I'm saying no (with a smile, of course) more often and trimming obligations from my schedule (for the first time in a long time I'm liberating myself by not sending out Christmas cards) and I make my yoga, pranayama, and meditation practices a priority.
The good news is that there's a lot of online support out there for those of us who make out yoga practices a priority. Just check out this list of the Top 100 Yoga and Meditation Blogs (yes, I'm grateful that this blog made the list). There's so much great information about yoga out there and what I love about blogs is the varied viewpoints you'll find on the subject. Browse the list (or take a look at the Yoga Blogs and Podcast list on the left hand column of this blog) and find a blogger who offers a new perspective for you. Happy reading!
I'm in NYC this weekend for a workshop and I was delighted to come across this fantastic list of holiday attractions/experiences in NYC. Other than shopping for gifts for my family, I haven't really taken time to take in and enjoy the fact that it's the holiday. Again, I need to resist the messages to operate at light speed, slow things down, and do a little appreciation of the season. If you live in or around NYC, check out this Web site for holidays NYC style.
I have an addition to the last post which spoke about practicing yoga in these financial times. One of my favorite yogis -- Syl Carson -- happens to have a banking background and recently offered her perspective on the state of economics at this time. You can watch the video here.
My final piece of information comes from a holiday memory from around 5 years ago. A friend who died from cancer was receiving treatment at Sloan-Kettering around the holidays and when I went to visit him I found myself struck by the juxtaposition of the seriousness of what was happening in the hospital room with the buoyancy of the holiday celebrations outside. Every year around this time I think of that visit to the hospital and I remember to be grateful for my health and all that I am blessed with in my life. Unfortunately, over the years, I've had more friends and acquaintances be diagnosed with cancer. If you or someone you know has been afflicted, I suggest the latest DVD by Susi Hately Aldous -- Yoga For Cancer Survivors. Five dollars from every DVD purchase goes to support the Yoga for Cancer Survivors' Research Program.
That's all for me today. I'm going to take a little time now to rest and breathe before moving on to the next thing. May you create moments of peace and relaxation during this hectic holiday season.
Namaste!
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A yoga teacher often says that children are natural yogis.We don't generally consider children as having stressful lives, but when you think about how busy they are and we are as well, always rushing around to school, sports, lessons and so on
Posted by: Guided meditation online | June 17, 2009 at 02:56 AM
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Posted by: Meditation | January 27, 2009 at 01:55 AM
Hi Pinky! You are very welcome. Thank you for your appreciation. It made my day!
Posted by: Diane Cesa | December 16, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Interesting! I lift weights and was thinking about picking up yoga. This seems like the perfect fit.
Posted by: Yoga schools | December 15, 2008 at 04:29 AM
Thanks. I agree. Slowing down is better. Sometimes I think the more we rush the less we actually get done.
I enjoy your blog. Thanks for writing it.
Posted by: pinky | December 12, 2008 at 07:03 PM