Musings ...

Such a wonderful place! … in between the end of an 'aum' to the beginning  … in between the completion of an inhalation and the start of the exhalation … in between the end of a movement, to the start of the next … in between bites of food … in between, shifting gears  As, life shifts through beautifully…  i often find myself pondering upon these "in-between spaces" …. the end of a relationship, to the start of the next It's in these spaces, that we can catch; that moment in time... to reflect, assimilate and understand. And; then begin on the next inhalation… our next action. It's in these spaces, one finds great understanding, insight, stillness and ... silence! … in between a stimulus and a response Lengthening these voids in space... …. in between going down into water and coming up for breath Becoming more aware and mindful of that moment in time!

On mention of leaving Bangalore, to practice yoga in Mysore.... I get asked thought-provoking questions... - are you going for a re-fresher? - is it an advanced yoga program? - are you getting re-certfied.... re-trained? - are you developing new skills & knowledge?  - 2 whole months ! What will you do with all that time? - why do you need to be there for 2 months, can you not refresh your skills in a 2 weeks, intensive program? etc. I contemplate upon... Why do i choose to move away briefly each year? .... the essence distills through the processing...crystal clear to me... explained in three powerful & beautiful sanskrit words  - "Tapasya" , "Sadhana" & "Swadhaya". The yoga practice teaches me to go deeper into subcutaneous levels ...so I delve deeper into the meanings of these powerful words.  Simply put;  "Tapasya" is  any process to reach special observations and insights "Sadhana...