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What We Know

It wasn’t long ago that I began performing better handstands. I blogged about all the crazy things I told myself while trying to uncover the secret to perfect balance. Now, when I shift my weight from one shoulder to the other, it occurs to me… There are a lot of things we do without knowing how. I once read a post by my old friend, now a yoga teacher, Barbara Burgess , that said, walking was just controlled falling, and standing still was a downright miracle . Everything’s a miracle, really. Until it’s not. And then it is again, if you let it. Do you know, we’re just really throwing our weight around? And in so many ways, unknown. LOL. You don’t know how you learned to walk. You don’t know how you learned to talk. You have absolutely no idea how you’re pushing blood through your vessels or turning food into carbon dioxide and oxygen… Okay. If you do, I’m sorry. We’re not all as smart as you! The point is, learning is scary. Most of us don’t want to know how to B reathe . Who has ...

YOGA: How to know if your mind is clear

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     If you control your physical body (as in, you do not make any unnecessary  movements throughout your day), fifteen percent of your destiny will be in  your hands.      Controlling your physical body is what yoga is about.   When you consciously breath and move your limbs, you are in control. yes or no?       When you punch a hole in the wall out of anger, both your physical and mental  faculties are not under your control. yes or no?      If you JUST control your physical body you will gain control of fifteen  percent of your destiny, according to Sadghuru .      Fifteen percent is a good start on a return. Yes or no?      Start by controlling just your physical body. Don't twitch, don't tick,  don't open your mouth too quickly to answer questions, and don't scratch every  itch. Now you will all start scratching. LOL.      Fo...