June 13, 2009

"Hear my song!"

"Hear my song" is an expression offered in the Bhagavad Gita. This phrase contains a great secret within it and is considered a core teaching of this great epic tale. In fact, the actual translation of Bhagavad Gita is The Song of the Lord.

Symbolically, when we ask the world to hear our song, and we truly live the essence and vibration of that song, then it is likely that the world will respond, feel, and experience it within. When this occurs, the song, or expression, will manifest. If the expression of an individual manifests, then the fullness of life in an individual will manifest. The vibratory soul purpose - the connectedness - of the individual is expressed and the world responds with openness and acceptance. When an individual feels accepted in their expression, they open to their divine essence, sharing more, which then creates a more connected feeling to the world.

“We are not here on earth to glorify god, we use the patterning of God to transform our own patterning and thus lift the soul.” Goswami Kriyananda

Hatha Yoga Classes

These all levels classes offer tools for developing flexibility of both body and mind, while building strength, self-acceptance, and peace. An integral practice of Hatha, Kriya, and Intuitive Movement. Yoga for the artist in you. Explore the foundations and simple graces of asana (postures). Experience the profound effects of pranayama (breath control). Merge with your inner world through dhyana (meditation).
Simply bring a willingness and your beautiful Self! Om Shanti
CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE: (beginning July 2009)
Monday & Wednesday
5:30-6:45 pm

Exhale Yoga Studio
4940 NE 16th & Alberta
$8 walk or bike - $12 otherwise

Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 -10:00 am
In Other Words Bookstore
@ 8 N. Killingsworth
Community Classes $5-$10 Donation

Tuesday
5:00-6:00 pm
Alameda Fitness Center
@ 4016 NE Fremont
$10 drop in (or $75 for 10 classes)


Sanskrit Definitions


Yoga

Union - A state when your life of action and thought are in harmony with the very source of your being.
Hatha Yoga
The ha (sun/masculine force} and the tha (moon/feminine force) in union, in harmony.
Kriya
Action - Kriya energy (kundalini) is energy brought about by the mind.
Kriya Yoga
Is the science of conscious efforts directed along certain lines of spiritual action.

A Yoga Dictionary of Basic Sanskrit Terms by Goswami Kriyananda


Meditation Practice

coming soon