Utilizing the Fire“Tapas" is a Sanskrit term that can be translated as "discipline," "austerity," or "burning enthusiasm." It refers to the practice of self-discipline and the cultivation of inner strength and determination. Tapas can manifest in various ways within the practice of yoga. It involves engaging in consistent and dedicated practice, pushing oneself beyond comfort zones, and embracing challenges on the mat. This might mean holding challenging poses for longer durations, exploring advanced postures, or maintaining a steady breath even when faced with difficulties. Beyond the physical aspect, tapas extends to other areas of life as well. It encourages individuals to develop discipline in their thoughts, speech, and actions. It involves making conscious choices that align with one's values and goals, even when faced with temptations or distractions. Tapas can also involve adopting healthy lifestyle habits, such as maintaining a balanced diet, getting sufficient rest, and cultivating positive relationships. The practice of tapas is believed to purify the body and mind, cultivating focus, resilience, and self-control. It helps to overcome obstacles, build character, and enhance personal growth. Ultimately, tapas is about harnessing inner fire and channeling it towards self-improvement and spiritual evolution. 3/18/2020
Weekly Words 3.15.20March 15 Quotes from Our Sunday Conference“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” ~ Viktor E. Frankl This is the time to take the practice off our mats and into our lives. "We are the ones we are waiting for." ~Hopi prayer Spread hope, peace and love. 3/13/2020
Boost Your Immune System Power HourHosted by Diana Christinson Sunday March 15 12:30-1:30 Learn simple practices to build your immune system and keep your immune, cardiovascular, nervous systems strong. Wim Hof Method, Breath, cold exposure, earthing, mediation. Wear comfortable workout clothes. This workshop is appropriate for everyone. 3/12/2020
Weekly Words 3.8.20“We have the power to choose, moment by moment, who and how we want to be in the world.” ~ Jill Bolte Taylor
“Most of the circuits in our brains run on automatic. The more you think a thought, the more energy goes into that circuit. Eventually it gets enough energy to run the thought automatically without us needing to put more energy into it. “ ~ Jill Bolte Taylor 3/5/2020
Weekly Words 3.1.20THE BELL AND THE BLACKBIRD. By David Whyte
The sound of a bell Still reverberating, or a blackbird calling from a corner of the field, asking you to wake into this life, or inviting you deeper into the one that waits. Either way takes courage, either way wants you to be nothing but that self that is no self at all, wants you to walk to the place where you find you already know how to give every last thing away. The approach that is also the meeting itself, without any meeting at all. That radiance you have always carried with you as you walk both alone and completely accompanied in friendship by every corner of the world Crying Allelujah. This week pay attention. When are you answering the sound of the bell? When are you answering the sound of the blackbird. |