Self Inside The Self...

Just for a moment, flowers appear
on the empty, nearly-spring tree.

Just for a second, wind
through the wild thicket thorns.

Self inside self, You are nothing but me.
Self inside self, I am only You.

What we are together
will never die.

The why and how of this?
What does it matter?

~Lalla

Happy May Day Yoga Souls!

This is the letter I wish to send out, post marked and stamped from my soul to yours!

Inspired by the fertility of the creative force present in the deepening colors and fragrance of life at this mid point between spring and summer.  The fertile prana of  our innermost intentions, and re-aligning the ways we "be" in the world by expressing this inwardness.

I hear drum beats, I witness Shiva and Shakti in play, I adore every flower, leaf, petal.  And elephants!  I am seeing elephants in the clouds, in my dreams, in the ganesha mantras we've been moving to in class.  The transition of obstacle to understanding... the distinction between the temporary fluctuating mind and our deepest presence.  In times of obstacle (distraction, loss of presence), we must re-align!  Sutra 2vs23 reminds us there is no need to attatch to past mistakes.  It is   suffering/obstacle that provides us with the opportunity to make the distinction between the temporary and the eternal.  This is why we practice.  As the offspring of such divine love, maybe Ganesha is reminding you and I that deep true love knows no obstacle.  Only presence. 

Finally the latest of playlist inspirations:

Prana(Sahana Vavatu) by: Yoga Rhythms Compilation

Midnight Raga by: John De Kadt

Ganesha Mantra II (Group Chant) by:Larisa Stow

Ganesha Mantra by: Larisa Stow

Juice (Remix) by: Seoan(Deep B.)

Mahatma's Message by: MC Yogi

Let Your Heart Be Known by: Steve Gold

Allah Allah by: Arjun &the Guardians

Inside by: Moby

Invocation to Water by: Shaman's Dream

Holy Ma by: Heather & Benji Wertheimer

May the sweet fragrance of spring call us to presence, peace, and passion!  Jai Ganesha!

Jami

Photos by: Meanest Indian's & Biggunben

Comments

[Kenny]

Jami,

Thank you for the invigorating practice today. It was cold outside, but we were warm - grooving to a connected and vibrant vinyasa. I would love it if you would provide us with a playlist of your latest music.

Kenny

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