A student 🧘♀️ went to his meditation teacher and said, "My meditation is horrible! I feel so distracted, or my legs ache, or I'm constantly falling asleep. It's just horrible!" ..
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“It will pass," the teacher said matter-of-factly. ..
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A week later, the student came back to his teacher. "My meditation is wonderful! I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive! It's just wonderful!" ..
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“It will pass," the teacher replied matter-of-factly. ..
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The true practice of yoga and meditation Leads to an awakening. The yogi can decipher from unreal to real and begins transitioning from ignorance to bliss. ..
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It teaches that anything we can experience with our senses only exists in our mind, which also doesn’t exist. And yet, in realizing that nothingness, Yoga opens the door to a freedom beyond anything we can imagine. This practice is our journey home.❤️ AUM ❤️
#freedom #liberation #love #peace #meditation #getlitt @camo_flow photo
The Inca Trail as A Metaphor for Life...
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I just hiked the Inca trail in Peru! It was one of the hardest things I have ever done both mentally and physically! Before we began one of our guides took me aside and said “ Are you the leader of this group?” I responded “yes.” He leaned in closer and looked me in the eye and said “You have a great responsibility. You will determine how the group does on this trail. They will look to you as their guide to find strength, encouragement and positive thinking. If you are positive they will be and if you are scared they will be.” I said “Yes, I don’t take that responsibility lightly.” He said “yes, but, this is even more serious because the mountain hears you. She will hear your thoughts and your words and she will give you whatever you are asking for. It is imperative that you keep you thoughts pure as we embark on this journey.” This was so easy at first. The first portion of the trail is filled with optimism and hope! Although we were venturing into the unknown and a little nervous about what lay ahead we were smiling and our hearts were full with possibilities! Every 30 minutes there is a little stand and a Peruvian person selling Gatorade, water, treats or for 1 sol (about 30 cents USD) the use of a bathroom. There were locals using this portion of the trail in their everyday lives and animals like alpaca, mules and horses were moving in unison with us, sharing the trail. We arrived exhausted to our final resting spot that evening where we were met with a big round of applause from our porters (the recognition was nice even though we knew that those guys had ran ahead of us carrying three times as much weight on their backs.) Shortly after our arrival we were convinced our chef must be magic. Like sorcerers these men presented us with an unbelievably delectable meal. As we sat huddled together in this tent with hot cocoa and what seemed like and endless stream of food we discussed what day two was going to be like and I watched as fear crept into peoples faces. Our guides said many times “don’t worry. We will go very slow…like turtles…” read more..
https://debbiedixonblog.com/2019/06/05/the-inca-trail-as-a-metaphor
Join me for 108 Sun Salutations in Bellevue’s Downtown Park, followed by the Summer Solstice Party @ The Porch of W Bellevue.❤️
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Yoga class in the park begins at 4pm and ends approximately 6pm. Summer Solstice Party is 5-8pm.
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Just $25!! ..
No membership necessary, appropriate for all experience levels
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The summer solstice is marked as a time of celebration, as the sun has life-giving energy, and everything is in full bloom.
Why 108? The number 108 has long been considered a sacred number in Yoga. ..
Traditionally, malas, or garlands of prayer beads, come as a string of 108 beads (plus one for the “guru bead,” around which the other 108 beads turn like the planets around the sun). ..
A mala is used for counting as you repeat a mantra—much like the Catholic rosary.
The number 108 is considered sacred by several Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism , connected yoga and dharma based practices. The individual digits 108, 1, 0, & 8 represent one thing, nothing and everything ( infinity ), representing the belief of the ultimate reality of the universe as being ( paradoxically ) simultaneously one , emptiness , and infinite.
Renowned mathematicians of Vedic culture viewed 108 as a number of the wholeness of existence. This number also connects the Sun, Moon, and Earth: The average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters. Such phenomena have given rise to many examples of ritual significance.
Hosted by TruFusion Bellevue
Location
Downtown Park
10201 Northeast 4th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
#celebratewith108 #solstice #108sunsalutations #loveisthetruth #loveyourlife #yogaeveryday #yogaheals
Sonic Yogis are back!!!! Join myself and Wayne Marto for the ultimate yoga and sound healing experience! ❤️ ..
Let’s use the potential and fertility of this time to create opportunities for positive change in our lives and in the world.
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Consider what seeds of intention you intend to plant!
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Come and celebrate ♥LOVE ♥ with us as we tune into the Cosmic Rhythm and vibration of the gongs.
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We will reawaken the Power of our Hearts in this Beautiful, sacred, sound healing.
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The practice will involve breathing together and gentle yoga to move our bodies in a way that makes them more receptive to heal, release or clear anything that isn’t serving us. I hope you will join the sonic yogis for this unique and deeply rewarding yoga experience that blends sacred movement, breath control and healing frequencies of ten planet gongs!
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This practice is appropriate for practitioners of all-levels.
Wear comfortable clothing, bring your yoga mat and any other yoga props needed to support your practice. Prepare to enjoy a truly cosmic experience leaving you feeling tuned, refreshed and connected with your HEART.
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Cost: $35.00 tickets can be purchased on event day
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The combination of yoga and the gongs are truly magical. The vibration of The Gong elevates the receptive qualities of our mind and heart and the body behaves like a tuning fork resonating with the cosmic vibrations of the gong ultimately raising your vibration. These vibrations go deep within your subconscious mind allowing you to obtain a deepened state of being. It is in the state of being where the magic happens and the mind and body become receptive. The Use and Science of the Gong
The most sublime instrument of the Yogi is the Gong. It is a musical instrument, a healing tool for the nervous system #vibratethecosmos #soundhealing @beneficialsound #gongsheal #yoga #meditation #cleansing #liveyourlife
