Phyllis Sues is 89 years old.  I’ve taken many mixed level yoga classes with her, and man, can she do more than hold her own among a class full of LA yoga types a fraction her age.  Her longevity and vitality is undoubtedly a result of her activities.  Inspiration beyond words. 

“Practice, practice, practice. That is method.”

Patthabi Jois about Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha

A little levity for your Friday.  TGIF!

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Stop being a Zombie; do yoga!  Awesome.

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On Nov. 18, 1888, Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, “the father of modern yoga”, was born.

Here’s a verse in tribute to him on his birthday.

Tara Stiles on Endurance, Effort & Ease

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Adyashanti delves into the quality of misperception.  Adya recounts how the Buddha says the cause of suffering is ignorance; that is, it’s an innocent misunderstanding about the nature of reality.  Thanks to my lovely friend, Chloe for this video. 

remindersbychloe:

“reality itself is simple, clear and unitary.”

on reality and projected realities.

on truth and stories we create in our mind.

on supposed beliefs and beliefs that are actually in harmony with truth.

adya is the man.

Stay Strong

Lots of recognizable kirtan singers and yogis sharing in the song.  Really sweet and worth the watch. 

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The Mind-Heart Dialogue, Ram Dass

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“Lose your ego, find your compassion”

Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf is the supposed “radical cleric” behind the “Ground Zero Mosque”.  This video, from 2009, is beautiful.  I wish news outlets used video clips from this speech during the mosque controversy, as Rauf clearly promotes the universal (i.e. inter-faith) lesson of compassion.  He directly references yogic terms of “Sat - Cit - Ananda” and how each spiritual tradition simply uses different language to reference the same, universal concepts.