Category: Yoga
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Chasing After Banners
Not because it is election season, I have been thinking about Dante’s Inferno these days. In case you have not read it, the book is a depiction of Hell. It goes into great detail about the various punishments awaiting those who have sinned while they were alive. I would not say that I am a…
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Clarity and Inspiration
At my most recent yoga teacher training weekend, our teacher challenged us to find the essence of what drives our commitment to teaching yoga. We were asked to complete a simple sentence: “My name is __________ and I am a commitment for __________.” The invitation came at a funny time for me. I had traveled…
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Learning To Meditate
As a part of my yoga teacher training with Down Dog Yoga, I have been asked to start a regular meditation practice. When I first learned of this requirement, I thought it would be relatively easy. I have for many years had a spiritual practice that involved daily contemplation. I have learned since that the…
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Why Am I In Yoga Teacher Training?
As last year ended, I announced that I had decided to take a yoga teacher training course. The first weekend (of eight) is done. I am both exhilarated and tired. I am excited to be taking these first steps along a new path, and to deepen my connection (and understanding) of the practice. The teacher…
Brad Rourke 