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On the Yogaheart Radio show today, Walker Blaine shared his experience of Shambhala Buddhism, pilgrimages, the use of creative expression as a means to learn the teachings and share the joy.  We play tracks off his 2 cds and talk about his book as well.

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Here is a link to an article I had written called Realizasana.  It was just published/posted in The Wave, the newsletter for the Atlantic Yoga Association.

Openness is spaciousness.

Hello!

May your Summer be unfolding beautifully.  Here are a couple of announcements you might be interested in if you take yoga classes or if you listen to the Yogaheart Radio Show.

This is now the last week of the Summer Yoga Schedule, where Thursday and Friday 6 – 7 pm will complete the 5 week term.  Because Tuesdays and Wednesday classes have now ended, Tuesday night can be an added bonus night to the term.  All are welcome to attend this Tuesday, July 27, 6-7 pm for an $8 drop in fee.

Also this week on Yogaheart Radio, Walker Blaine!

Namaste’

On Wednesday July 14th, gentleman and long standing sangha member of Shambhala International, Dewi, appeared on Yogaheart Radio and thoughtfully shared the experiences that took him from Wales to Nova Scotia and his experience of Tibetan Buddhism.  We go between talking about the practice and philosophy of Shambhala Buddhism, the history of the community, and how Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche brought this practice to life in the West.  If you listen carefully you will hear that it is raining outside during the interview.  It was truly a wonderful afternoon.  Thank you Dewi!

Click here to listen:

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Here is a very good article about Yoga.

Bodhi

I am grateful for my gratitude… most of the time I look around in absolute awe.  Gratitude doesn’t necessarily just happen naturally, but also not something I could say I personally created in myself either.  It seems to be a grace that appreciation is a fairly constant feeling in my body/mind regardless of the circumstance.  I realize it is something I cannot make myself feel, unless I am feeling it…   so I am very grateful for my gratitude.

Perhaps this grace floods into my life because I, at the very least, allow myself to do certain things that I know are good for me.  I am clear that this is not selfish nor indulgent, but it is actually the very best way to assist Life as a whole, thus unselfish really.  This is good news.

One thing that seems to nourish my well being and fertilizes my gratitude is walking in nature with my dog, Bodhi (Bo-Dee).  It is simply an excuse to appease my mental agenda to say that I must spend over an hour a day in the woods because he needs it, but in truth, I need it too.  I need to move my body and my energy, connect with nature, and breathe good air at least once a day.  It is obvious when he has gone without a walk, because he gets agitated and ‘wiggy’, but when humans behave this way we look for all kinds of complicated reasons as to why, when the answer might be very, very simple.  Instead of reaching for short term distractions, our greatest relief may lie in absolute simplicity…  walking, relaxing, and doing less.  It has been said that one of the biggest obstacles of enlightenment is its simplicity.

So really, my dog takes me walking.

Nature is strong medicine and given free of charge without negative side effects.  It is out of which we came to be here individually and collectively, it is our natural home.  When I am out in the forest, trees do not remind me of my stories, rocks won’t indulge me in my biases, the wind just won’t reminisce with me…  and what I am left with is Life-As-It-Is.  On the other hand, trees do remind me of great wisdom, patience, and unconditional love.  They are my elders, my teachers, and they will listen to my questions and give me honest answers.  Rocks offer me strength and experience to navigate obstacles without anywhere lay blame.  And the wind dances through me, clearing me out for each new breath, clearing my mind like it clears the sky of clouds.

Next time you need to reach for something to feel better, what are you going to reach for?  Perhaps you’ll take a moment to just pause and take a deep breath before you decide.  You may notice how quietly and patiently all of Life is reaching for you…  beckoning you to breathe it into your heart and let yourself be nourished.  ♥

wow.
what a world we live in. that i can hear this broadcast last night on my radio, and then turn right around and share my appreciation of it with others…

wade davis is a current day hero, ♥ eloquent and profound. you might want to make a cup of tea, sit comfortably… and get ready for something very special.

i’ve listened to lecture 4: sacred geography so far and it was a captivating and moving masterwork.

aum!

Wednesday July 7th, Pam Carpenter shared her courageous experience of realizing the unknown and ok-ness with all things comfortable and uncomfortable on the Yogaheart Radio Show.  This was a conversation that inspires freedom and supports living in a new way.  Thank you Pam!

To listen click here:

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On Wednesday Jun 30, Mandee Moon had a wonderful afternoon of conversation with Seth Daley, Ashtangi and owner and studio director of The Shala, a beautiful Ashtanga Yoga Studio new here in Halifax!  CKDU’s archive of the shows is sometimes out of order, so I cannot post the interview here at the moment for downloading, however as soon as I can I will.  Thank you for your patience!  :)

namaste’
Mandee

On Wednesday May 26th, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Naomi Irons (www.naomiirons.com) about the Awe and Wonder of life that reveals itself when we tune in to our precious selves and live from our heart’s truth.  Naomi is a wonderful light and guide for all though who cross her path.  In this interview, she also shares her connection to Louise Lebrun and the Wel-Systems approach to fully living.  If you would like to listen to the recording, click here:

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Please note that the interview begins about 2 minutes into the recording.