Post from Chaaya Bhagavad-Gītā Retreat, Porcupine Castle, Coorg 2018 My mind keeps going back to what Ācārya shared about yajña. We have to honer the “Gods and Goddesses” (the energies) in our bodies or they wouldn’t support us. If your nose is running, you shouldn’t think that it is your noses fault that it is…
Bhagavad-Gītā Retreat, Porcupine Castle, Coorg 2018 Post from Devon “The Great Light is the most influencing factor of the whole life. Just stop all modifications of the mind, and you will seeThe Great Light. The modifications of the mind are due to desires. The inner light is covered by desires. Simplicity, indirectly tames desires. Be…
Bhāratī Yogadhāma भारती योगधाम Ācārya turned 70 We were all invited to the BYD land for a simple function. There were offerings for the cows after viewing their soon-to-be new home. There was a talk and meditation with Ācārya And, of course, there was wonderfully tasted, blessed food. ~ We extend our heartfelt thanks to…
Haṭhayogapradīpikā Public Classes, J P Nagar As we complete the first chapter of the Haṭhayogapradīpikā, we move into the chapter on prāṇāyāma. One meaningful note that Ācārya made concerning women practitioners stood out. Women are not to strain to lengthen the breath unnaturally, especially the exhale. In fact, many of the prāṇāyāma’s are not appropriate for women in…
Haṭhayogapradīpikā, Public Classes, J P Nagar Art by Chaaya, post by Kristin and Chaaya Vijayadaśamī is a most precious day to commence true education. Ācārya shared that knowledge is very precious, that everything in this universe is precious. A student who is established, should hear teachings from their teacher on Vijayadaśamī. Just as a…
Haṭhayogapradīpikā Public Classes, J P Nagar Classes have begun. Ācārya is opening our hearts and minds to the inner meaning imbedded in the Haṭhayogapradīpikā. One such moment where he shed immediate light, was in speaking about one of the six attributes that promote yoga, leading to success. धैर्य Dhairya Bravery/Courage Fear in practice is related…
Dear Jivana Yoga Participants, We want to welcome those of you who will be arriving to India soon and to reach out to everyone with gratitude in our hearts for our shared intention on the path. Arriving in India once again wakes one up to the principle of ‘strainlessness’. This happens inexplicably through its…
Portugal, September 2018 Post from Luisa T My testimony of what the Jivana Yoga Program means to me. When I came to Sintra for the first time, I was seeking, like many other people, answers to the questions that had troubled my mind: What is the purpose of a human life? What is its meaning?…
September Weekend Retreat, Ashland Post from Celeste The greatest message this weekend, for me, was “living with lightness.” It was the thread woven through the weekend, linking all our activities and conversations. We started the weekend being introduced to the 3rd year postures. We had fun playing with balance and soft landings. On Saturday, we…
Dear Aspirants, We all share the wealth of yoga through these true yogic teachings. This is never more evident than when in India receiving the teachings directly from Ācārya. Here are a few quotes from last years retreat to inspire ~ “Show mercy and compassion to anyone who is troubled. As a result of that…