Rays Of Truth

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THROUGH THE CRAKS . I can no longer close my eyes to what I know is happening in front of me. I cannot wait a single moment longer. It is time to take action with great strength in the heart. Time to let the light shine! . I am reminded of the story behind the yoga pose Visvamitrasana, the ‘flying warrior’, named after an ambitious king who transformed into a great sage. If you take my classes this month, we will be working towards this spirited pose. (The pose above is called Chapasana) . I am reminded today of Lenard Cohen’s song, because it is the same teaching in the Yoga Vasistha text, “One must first see cracks in the ceiling before one can start to see the light shine through it”. . This teaching is the path of jivanmukta, ‘in this world, but not of this world’, liberation of the individual soul. . I look forward to seeing you this month! And sharing with you more about this impactful work and practice. . BTW: I’m not into Super Bowl, so I’ll be teaching class today at the BCSF as usual! . 🌟🙏🌟 (at The Bay Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8E_T4Ll6zR/?igshid=1md5p7os4owc4

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BEING AND BECOMING TRUE SELF . yogaś-citta-vrtti-nirodhah Yoga sutra 1.2, Patanjali . . When you attain a state of yoga, all fluctuations within the mind and body come to stillness. . .. . yogaś = from yoga citta = all that is mutable in human beings; thoughts vrtti = thought-waves; mental modification; mental whirlpool; a ripple in the chitta. nirodhah = to find tranquility; to control . . A vritti alters perception like a misconception, or as waves on the surface of a pond obscure or distort our view of our mirror reflection or the bottom of the pond. . .. . These waves, are constant in me. If I give them power they can take me with them in all directions. This is why I practice coming back to the breath. When the breath is my steady focus, I am learning how to see the totality of my self and be with a pure awareness. When I am not steady, I give my power away to other things, people, experiences and my ego. When I give my power to the ego (ahamkara), the drama ensues. . . Ahaṃkāra is a term that is related to the ego and egoism. It is the way we maintain the identity of ourself and the attachment of one's ego. This ancient term "ahamkara" comes from Vedic philosophy, where Ahaṃ is the "I" and kāra is "any created thing" or "to do". . .. . #yogainspiration #sutra #yoga #yogalife #yogi #innerguidance #practice #power #stillness #tranquility #peace #path #namaste #om #conscious #truth #self https://www.instagram.com/p/BzOAgSzlEko/?igshid=1s8z802jij0kz

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We are the dream

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ENCHANTING PAUSE . So everyday, so everyday I was surrounded by the beautiful crying forth of the ideas of God. One of which was you. ―Mary Oliver . . . All of us are a secret agent of love. We bare the power to bring unity into our world and shine a light where the darkness has long mystified our experience. Now is the time to bring in the light. . . . #conscious #love #awaken #namaste #god #yogainspiration #path #learning (at Cafe du Soleil) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx5HcidFzie/?igshid=16luqd09t5r7n

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NEW CLASS! FLOW + RESTORE Yoga Tree 6th Ave Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 3:30pm-4:30pm . Our time together is a blend of Vinyasa and therapeutic postures. This week’s class is focused on Heart opening. (at Yoga Tree) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxtHTzYFLg6/?igshid=m4pyk1d32cpt

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HERE AND NOW . atha yoga-anuśāsanam Yoga Sutra 1.1, Patanjali . Here and now: Begins the exposition of all contemplation and practices of yoga.  Atha= now; yoga= union, stillness; anuśāsanam= direction, the order, explanation. . Abandon what you once have learned yesterday about the yoga and wake up to the brilliance fresh again, like a gradual stirring within you when the sun rises. To understand the importance of Patanjali’s first yoga sutra, you may have to sit down and ponder “Why yoga?” . My first thought of the day is usually about how much time I have before I have to be somewhere. If I do not carve out space in my life for my personal practice, I can literally step out the door without enjoying a little quite time. I’ve learned to wake up a little earlier, sit a little longer and breathe in a bit more. It doesn’t work for me to be in a hurry everywhere I go, so I continue to finesse the art of my time and flow. . My first commitment every day is to myself. The studies I teach or talk about all day long, come from my daily devotional practice. It isn’t a requirement to live life like this. I make a choice everyday to rise with the practice of stillness. . . . #livinglight #dawn #awareness #practice #sutra #yoga #yogainspiration #commitment #stillness #breathe #devotion #choices #sunrise #yogi #intentions #divine #path #om #namaste https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxf5_cXl5qb/?igshid=1mh60a245ajxx

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DANCING BETWEEN HUMAN AND BEAST . The truth is, my blood flows like a wild beast. If I had horns they would be sharp enough to pierce through most challengers. My feet are like the hooves of a bull and know a dance that can move quickly on the earth. For the most part I have accepted this human path. . . When the moment arises I have been both, the wild animal and the master. There are no fences strong enough to hold a beast from destructive behavior. Only the bullfighter knows what is likely a dance with death. In this life, I am learning how identify myself through my higher Self, and how I can stay strong for this worldly quest without giving in to games of desire. . May I breathe with the wild nature that pervades, and soften the fixation on what I am ready to charge toward. May the most precious light of awareness shine through us all as we dance with the Taurus energy and this new moon of creative power. . . Auṃ maṇi padme hūṃ . The first word Aum/Om is a sacred invocation signifying the absolute and infinite power behind all creation. The word Mani means "jewel" or "bead", Padme is the “lotus flower” (the Buddhist sacred flower), and Hum represents the spirit of enlightenment. Basically, you are calling upon your own transformative Buddha nature. . . #om #namaste #mantra #nature #beast #disciple #quest #desire #dance #path #earth #acceptance #graceful #opening #wakingup #listening #learning #yogainspiration #witness #buddha https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAmeVKFLzn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uxiwxghogrcj

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WHEN YOU LOVE, YOU LEARN . What have I learned? . . Sometimes, I feel I know nothing at all about love. What I do know, seems to be challenged. It’s like the universe knows that I am happy, so it will challenge me in ways that I feel pulled around. Then comes the doubt, and all the fearful questions with strange and opaque sensors. How do I navigate through the muddy waters? . . . The same way a lotus finds it’s root, by deepening down through it all. Deepen the root, Muladhara. . . . #root #muladhara #yogainspiration #yoga #yogalife #yogi #path #fearless #selfpreservation #survival #grounded #earth #earthdayeveryday #love #loveislove (at Yoga Tree) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwkaw0clUBL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u6h1y9ndsr5j

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“There is no such world as heaven. Good action itself is a form of heaven.”
Wisdom of Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram . . . #namaste #gratitude #heavenly #rightaction #faith #trust #yogi #yoga #yogalife #yogainspiration #cloudyskies #art #peaceofmind #purity #pause #reflection (at Sonoma Ashram) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv2UsCvl8E7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1idvrwsywz9zw

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GREEN SUPREME . I bow to the earth, for providing me everything I need. . I bow to the body to which these nutrients are absorbed. . I bow to my heart, may it’s wisdom be felt. . . . This juice is my very favorite for a Immune BOOST. I made this juice using turmeric, cucumber, oranges, dandelions, and lemon. #juicing #juicy #breath #heart #yogainspiration #practice #surrender #yoga #yogalife #nutrition #nourishyourself #green #supreme (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzewrKFnib/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14qau9rygm1vj

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SATURDAY THE SASSY WAY . I’m completely in LOVE! 🥰I can’t even pull myself away from ‘Mini Master Splinter’, he’s got me talking in a sweetly high pitched voice. HELP! 🤪 . . Come play! There’s lots of yoga happening everyday and everywhere I go! Lol . In the moments between, I’m making new friends like his little one! 🙏 . . What are your favorite things to do between things? How about after yoga? What about before Yoga? . Please share! 😀 ‘Mini Master Splinter’ wants to remind you to wag your Fluffy tail and make every moment a practice of kindness and friendliness towards yourself and others! Woof! 🐾 . . . #puppy #dogslife #doggydaycare #dogsarelove #love #wag #happy #happytime #mastersplinter #yoga #om #namaste #yogainspiration #yogaeverywhere #yogafun #moments #joy #yogi #wild #cutenessoverload (at Basecamp Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuO9oZaFRz4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zd0ffckiulrd

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ROOT TO CROWN Who am I? At this very moment I am breathing life to my greatest Self. I am learning to let go of the old patterns and beliefs. Sweeping out the clutter and allowing myself to breathe. I am here to honor the highest Self within. Namo Shanti! . . Class Updates: : (3pm) HEATED VINYASA Today at YT 6th Ave. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmA08glZTc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1arxo2l6m7oau

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SHADE GROWN . Dear One, I am still learning how to follow your guidance. I am still here looking up to you. . . . These are sacred moments. This. Being. . . . #myview #lettinggo #listen #trust #faithfulness #livelove #love #loveyourself #dreams #nature #yogi #namaste #sittingpretty #meditation #space #clarity #flowing #grace #joyagain #breath #wild #insideout (at San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtUuewoFHJt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q3prnnviwgkx

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PEACEFUL BEGINNINGS . I’ve been a dreamer my whole life. I see the reality of a world I am constantly rebuilding, and yet I bow down to the great unknown. How could I know the nature of my powers and my capacities? . The times I thought I was strong enough, showed me how to stay with my vulnerabilities. The times I felt ready for anything, showed me how to preserve the balance. . I sit here now, totally relaxed and peaceful. Here I am quietly listening. . When I whole-heartedly listen to the heart beat of each longing. I feel the truth of all my desires. I know my greatest calling has been written by a fearful presence I can only come to know as my true Self. I will continue to focus this truth and light in through the conscious practice of my life. Today I celebrate my inner child. I gift you with a powerful new chapter. May this be your lucky day. . . I have a dream to share with you. May this year bring us closer together through the mysteries of life, and may we recognize this precious child within who loves to learn, laugh, play new games, and witness the happiness in others. . . . New Years Classes are happening today at YOGA TREE and YogaWorks SF! . I am so honored to lead practice today. Join us today for some elevated self care. The other practice I have laid out for myself is a nap. LOL . Today we honor ourselves and DREAM BIG! LOVE FOREVER! . Thank you 2018! 🙏 2019, with a trusting heart we flow. ✨💗✨💖✨💗✨ . . . #newyear #yoga #yogaeverywhere #yogaeveryday #yogi #yogalife #nature #natureboy #sunshine #vinyasaflow #vinyasa #restorativeyoga #balance #newchapters #newbeginnings #love #trust #dreams #dreamscometrue✨ #yogatreesf #yogaworks (at Yoga Tree) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGw3PWFvpT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ec3l4c5u13uv

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ATTITUDE UNLOCKS THE WAY . I’ve been sitting with my fears, my anger, my negative thoughts and trauma. In a way, it’s like a big kid time out. I took a bath and spread mud all over my face. I then became enchanted by my ability to relax and open myself up to my natural presence. Life has been a little ungrounding, but I have fortunately been deepening my practices. . I asked myself a bold question just now, ‘what if there isn’t anything bad, or anything wrong with this moment? . Perhaps, it is uncomfortable. I’ve been here before. But, the universe has gifted me an opportunity to be unwavering. Now I feel love. I simply love myself and come back to the present moment. . The awareness that is relaxed, interested, and kind will bring me to a far greater freedom, than clinging onto how I want the world will fit into my plans. . So, with my awareness I return back to my natural self and freedom. Sure, I’m still working on the details, but I’m not leaving myself behind and running away with my fears. . . . Come out to YOGA WORKS SF this evening. I’m stepping in to teach a mindful and invigorating Hatha Flow 2/3. Followed by a Restorative practice. It’s an evening of balance! Take a pause from your Sunday, so you can recharge and refresh yourself! @yogaworks https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdcdvDldyc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cdehttc57s3z

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GROUNDING INTO PRESENCE I can’t always see where I’m going, what I’m doing, or know how to make it work. . But, I can be patient. I’ve learned how to be many things. Before all of them, I am love. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTvE3kAshF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ub8aza25b580

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EQUIPOISE OF THE SELF . There are times in my life, where I can see both sides of myself. One Self is totally obsessed with the fluctuations of my thoughts, feelings and experiences. The other Self knows the truth, and is not attached to temporary circumstance. . Both are needed for my awakening. They coexist within me as I move through the unforeseen complexity and desires of my daily life. In some cases they battle each other, and eventually surrender to the laws of nature. When they are resting together in pure awareness, my heart feels free of fear and doubt. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOqYoflHDa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g720x36qzh9g