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#233

[QUOTE=SunshineHeart;70229]oak333, I wasn’t criticising that book. I have read it and it touches its toe to the waters of what I was speaking about. It doesn’t, however, explore the cosmic aspects of yogic wisdom, simply the quantum elements of mind/body/soul as pertains to human experience.

[By the way, criticism itself isn’t conducive to a mindful yogic life. My “firstly” and “secondly” points were merely meant as clarification of previous concepts, to bring light to the fogginess.]

Had I been referring to a specific book, I would have mentioned a specific book. I was speaking in general for the members to apply the insight as they felt appropriate and as they felt led by their own knowing.

Blessed Be, oak333![/QUOTE]

You are probably right. The book mentioned here is a health book, written by a medical doctor. Obviously, it does not explore the cosmic aspects of yogic
wisdom,as you say. The author did not intend to. However, it goes further
than most of the medical books in showing our quantum body, the relationship
between our soul-mind-body.

I wish you all the best.

#234

[QUOTE=SunshineHeart;70273]
Again, my deepest desire is to be of upliftment to everyone, kima.

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thank you, sunshine, you are

#235

[QUOTE=SunshineHeart;70273]Indeed, kima, it does have many insights and offerings for integration and activation.

I was expanding upon aspects of the the previous comment to clarify the content of various texts that have been circulating for the last several centuries and leaving it to the member to tune in and know which ones to which that insight applied.

[As I said previously, if I’d been referring to a particular book, I would have mentioned it.]

That is the nature of how I share.

I sincerley apologise if in any way what I wrote was perceived as criticising someone or something. I desire that my words be received in the energy in which they are intended – in a spirit of upliftment, illumination, expansion, clarity, and support.

I have no desire to point fingers at anyone (including particular books) or make assumptions about anyone.

Is there something in particular that I said that led you to think I was criticising someone or something?

Again, my deepest desire is to be of upliftment to everyone, kima.

Bountiful Blessings and Appreciation to All!![/QUOTE]

could you tell me what a book you are discussing? i can’t find where you started this discussion…

#236

[QUOTE=oak333;70227]Actually Dr. Chopra covers many aspects in his book soul-mind-body.
He explains why we have a “quantum body” and what this means.

Probably it is not a bad idea to read the book before criticizing it.[/QUOTE]

Hi john32,

The above quote from a post about a third of the way up the page from here is where the part of the discussion began about a book.

Note: In my post above this original response, I was not referring to this book.

Love and Light!

#237

Originally Posted by SunshineHeart
Again, my deepest desire is to be of upliftment to everyone, kima.

[QUOTE=john32;70387]thank you, sunshine, you are[/QUOTE]

Thank you for your kind words, john32.

The truth is that the upliftment you perceive in me is simply your own uplifting nature being reflected back to you through me.

If you didn’t contain it within yourself, you wouldn’t have the capacity to perceive it in me.

(The experience called upliftment is simply a vibration that you contain, I resonated to it, and it was “sounded” within you as a recognition of your own upliftment.)

Heartfelt Blessings to You, john32!

#238

I thought Yoga was a religion and the Hindus does not actually permit us to use their religion as a means of exercise in any way. Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m new to this and I am very interested to know more information.

#239

crwate,

Yoga is not a religion.

It’s a system of accessing the subtle energies of Life; it’s a wash of awareness that’s available to all; it’s a way of moving through life with Grace and Power; it’s a Knowing beyond knowledge … and it is not a religion.

Hindus are but a small percentage of the whole of humanity who choose to experience yoga. For example, one might say prayer is a Christian activity; yet Christians are but a portion of those who choose prayerfulness as a part of their lives. Here again, prayerfulness itself is not a religion. The same is true of yoga.

Also, yoga isn’t exercise in the sense of stair stepping or jogging. It can be a method of moving the body to its limits of pliability but that’s for the purpose of expanding the energy pathways within the human electromagnetic field.

It’s not for building strong biceps so you can lift 700 pounds or punch people in the face so they don’t get up (which I’ve seen so many exercise programs claim as a proof of success).

Yoga is the gentle art of coaxing your Divine nature to the fore and allowing It to lead you in your life’s journey.

What’s not to love about that?

#240

beautiful difinition of yoga purpose - “expanding the energy pathways within the human electromagnetic field”

#241

[QUOTE=Anand Kulkarni;63500]
So do try these steps daily for 3 to 21 minutes. You will be surprised.

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[li]Sit in any position (preferably on a wool floor mat) and relax the body to the maximum.
[/li][li]Calmly close the eyes with inner readiness to let Divine [I]Prana~Shakti[/I] work on her own, through your body and mind. With such inner readiness, [I]Prana[/I] will rise up and up in the backbone.
[/li][li][B]Allow[/B] automatic breathing to take place. Simply follow the air entering and leaving the body. Do not impose any pattern. If some involuntary actions take place, allow them to take place. They are the actions of [I]Prana~Shakti[/I].
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amazing technique! loved it!

#242

i’ve heard it makes a good emotional change…

#243

When feeling down and out, I love practicing Viparita Karani- Legs up the wall pose. It is beneficial for just about everything!

#244

this is one of my favorite poses for relaxation. thanks!

#245

i used to do practice this pose after my work on my feet.
for how long they recommend to do it per day?

#246

I find 20 minutes of “suspended animation” (smile) is most helpful. It’s quick enough to fit into a busy day and long enough to allow the body to reintegrate with the spirit.

It is a requirement, though, for that 20 minutes to be completely still and quiet (including the mind).

#247

“I find 20 minutes of “suspended animation” (smile) is most helpful”

please, give example.
amazing technique!

#248

kima, I was just responding to LaurenRudick’s suggested pose (head on the floor, legs up the wall, arms relaxed). I was calling it “suspended animation” as a pun – you are suspended up a wall, so to speak, as well as suspending your activity of body and mind.

I’ve used this technique about 20 minutes at a time which produces a wondrously refreshed sense of being afterwards. I apologize if my comment was confusing.

#249

don’t apologize, sunshine. i understood you right. i know that pose, just never practiced it. thanks for the tip!

#250

[QUOTE=SunshineHeart;71936]I find 20 minutes of “suspended animation” (smile) is most helpful. It’s quick enough to fit into a busy day and long enough to allow the body to reintegrate with the spirit.

It is a requirement, though, for that 20 minutes to be completely still and quiet (including the mind).[/QUOTE]

sunshine, could you give more details or a link to find more?
thanks

#251

read this about animation: http://discovermagazine.com/2007/may/suspended-animation

#252

[QUOTE=oak333;64067]Sorry, I practice yoga and not tai chi. Somebody more qualified in this field might be able to answer your question.[/QUOTE]

i see the difference only in poses and movements - but one key thing is always there: breathing deep