Exaggerated conditions.
The ocean has waves that break far out to sea, the regular waves with white water blowing from the tops of the breakers and the wind combs the salty water. The never-ending dance with the great elements of the planet.…
Patrick Ryan
20 years of practicing Yoga, Taiji and Body Awareness exercises will have given me something of the art to pass on to you. I will help you transform your life with these ancient practices.
Radha Krishna album playing
For an hour, I listened and continued to sleep, that can sometimes be my pattern. A long time to get up. Having a plan had me moving in the right direction when my feet hit the floor. The mind and…
The peoples’ practice.
How can a practice be of, by and for the people? Well, it would have to have common features available to everyone. It would have to be advantageous to practice. It would have to be relatable. The practice for everyone…
The heart of our system.
The sunrise is almost done. Everything seems very still. With the spectacular colourful show, slowly evolving from pinks with candy floss clouds above, all puffy and beautiful, to sharp oranges closer to the horizon. Over the water, the glory is…
Get down dog.
Adho Mukha Svanasana. Have you seen small children do this pose perfectly and naturally? Do you remember doing this one as a kid? Or some variation of it. Hands on the ground and look between your legs. Go slowly and…
Dark billowing clouds are exquisite.
The power of positive thinking without fail leaves some room in your heart for hope and confidence. And on the flip side with pessimism, we risk missing opportunities. Although reality is fluid, and it is often easier said than done.…
Don’t be a stick in the mud
Cause it is really quite stuck. New opportunities, new processes, new information are available with perseverance. It takes perseverance to get unstuck or to remove a stick from the mud. In Taiji when sinking, really sink, as if trying to…
Doing the pretzel
Upside-down, back to front, limbs intertwined, holding poses until they hurt. If that’s what you do then, I am happy for you. If the breath is there, I’m even happier for you. If you are going where you want to…
This gets me closeness
If you use the mind to integrate the breath and the movement, it will help connect to yourself and your environment in a way that is intimate and familiar, even if it is your first time. Even if you are…
Substitute and still genuine.
A dear friend of mine is a great cook. Combining the right vegetables and spices at the right time often according to the recipe. She uses cashews instead of peanuts in the pesto she makes, a great substitute because it…
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