So Hum We breathe in. We breathe out. We inhale and silently and hear SO. We exhale and silently and hear HUM. Two words create internal sounds that bring us to reflections of beauty. So Hum (also spelled Soham). This Sanskrit mantra is made of two simple words which bring [...]
I am back home now. I woke up in the middle of the night trying to figure out which city I was in. Was I in Kyoto, Koyasan, Osaka, or Miyajima? Or was I in Tokyo or back in Tsukiji at Kazuko's apartment? Gradually, I figured out I was back [...]
Vester Marshall lives his spirituality. I am lucky enough to be graced by Vester's towering and gentle presence three times a week, when he comes to my yoga classes at Seattle Athletic Club. He always arrives early, rolls out his impressive "runway" mat, which is long enough to accommodate [...]
Amazing how upside down life becomes without a computer. For a few weeks, I have suffered computer issues and spent last week without access to my MacBook Pro. Now, knock on wood, all seems to be functioning. I've had a full weekend of catching up on correspondences and tending to [...]
I came across this inspirational quote: “At the heart of each of us, whatever our imperfections, there exists a silent pulse of perfect rhythm, which is absolutely individual and unique, and yet which connects us to everything else.” —George Leonard Not sure if Mr. Leonard was intentionally describing yoga when [...]
