![]() ![]() JDirector's Letter Namaste yoga enthusiasts, Recognizing the essence of humanity-that the heart of each and every one of us is the same-is the potent significance of the greeting: Namaste. The yogis use the breath to control prana. Janaki "By expelling and restraining prana*, the mind is pacified." –Yoga Sutras I.34 *Prana is the vital life force, closely connected to the breath. May universal consciousness embrace each of us now. Accessing our innate wisdom in this way, we collectively shift the planetary consciousness. Whatever our capacity for daily meditation, let us remember our breath is a certain path to being calm and centered in every moment. ![]() Everyone, dedicated meditator or not, can access this freedom from anxiety and cascading, confusing thoughts by practicing slow, abdominal breathing anytime, anywhere. Sustained by regular practice, the quiet mind becomes ours even when we are not sitting intentionally in the stillness. With time, our meditation practice extends this stillness beyond a few moments. Accompanied by a mantra, counting, or sometimes both, focus on our breath guides attention to the stillness between thoughts, where each breath ends and a new breath begins. Breath is also a key focus in meditation practices from traditions throughout the world. This same slow breathing offers relief by reining in the pace of thoughts. Difficulty falling or staying asleep is usually accompanied by a racing mind cluttered with unwanted activity. Once the mind, with its misguided, fear-based anxieties, is dismissed, attention is free to rest in truth. Heart, or spirit, speaks only the language of love her guidance requires no translation. Slow, even, abdominal breathing - through the nose - calms and quiets the mind so the voice of our heart is perceptible. Not only does it maintain the physical body, it is the most direct connection to our innate spiritual wisdom. SeptemDear Yoga Family, The breath is our lifeline. " hsin hsin ming by Sengtsan, Third Zen Patriarch When the deep meaning of things is not understood the mind's essential peace is disturbed to no avail. To set up what you like against what you dislike is the disease of the mind. With gratitude, Janaki "If you wish to see the truth then hold no opinions for or against anything. Sending our roots deep into the soil of truth, may we each blossom and bear the fruits of joy and unity consciousness. It is here, within each of us -available at every moment. Let us be steadfast in our experience of Truth, Consciousness and Joy. Abandoning the filters of the mind, let us see from our heart with clarity-the direct perception of what is. The entire package is right here, in our collective heart, accessible in meditation. From here springs unconditional love, compassion and selfless service. Our inner connection to one another is true, as is our innate wisdom accessed through this interconnectedness. Truth is right knowledge and joy-unity consciousness. ![]() What then, is true? We are, when we are fully Here, Now. Decisions are made, emotions rise and fall, and actions are taken based on nothing of substance. With this “knowledge” of unknown provenance, the mind creates filters through which we then perceive a distorted reality, easily forgetting the source of this perception is largely illusory. When we don’t know how, when, or why something occurred, the mind tends to automatically fill in the unknown circumstances with its own concocted set of facts. WMYC welcomes individuals to try a class for free and see first hand how yoga can change your life.ĭirector’s Letters Dear Yoga Family, What if we could see and listen from our heart? Receive communication directly with our heart? The mind hoards memories and interpretations of situations-both of questionable veracity. We offer yoga and a variety of other programs and classes. We wish you health as you keep your yoga and meditation practices strong at home.Ībout Woodbury Meditation & Yoga Center (WMYC): Founded in 1984, WMYC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. ![]() Sign up for our Enews for weekly updates. We’ll make every effort to add a class that works for you. If none of the available classes offered above meets your needs, let us know. Kindly advise which class you expect to be attending regularly. Please call or email with questions, comments, clarifications. ![]()
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