Life has definitely had its shares of up’s and down’s as of late. There have been so many new and exciting opportunies and breakthroughs that at times it has been hard to remain grounded. While I struggle at times to have a consistent meditation practice I have spent the past month with intent and dedication to spend a few minutes in the divine light meditation each day. It the few moments that it takes I can feel a shift of energies within myself and a calming light surround me. While I have yet to get to the 40-day mark I am interested to see what exists on the other side. I fully intend to continue with the meditation after that point, as the more the energies are summoned, the stronger they become. Read the rest of this post at Balancing on Two Feet.
Language of yoga consistent with what is heard during a service
Mario Toneguzzi, Calgary Herald, October 01, 2011
A Calgary Christian church and community is embracing the tradition and practice of yoga. “I went to yoga and I thought I was going for a workout but what I realized, it was a workout for your body, yes, your mind and your spirit for sure,” says Rev. John Pentland of Hillhurst United Church. Read the rest of this article at The Calgary Herald.
Image: Rev. John Pentland, minister of the Hillhurst United Church in Calgary, and yoga instructor Beth Workman. Dean Bicknell, Calgary Herald
In honour of the 100th anniversary of Swami Radha’s birth, timeless books is preparing three special offerings, all celebrating her remarkable life story:
- Radha’s Story: A Biography of Swami Sivananda Radha. The long awaited DVD release!
- In the Company of the Wise: A Disciple’s Journey. After being out of print for many years, this book is now redesigned and waiting to be rediscovered.
- And, a new centennial edition of Radha: Diary of a Woman’s Search, Swami Radha’s classic memoir of her time in India.
Watch www.timeless.org for these titles as they are released throughout 2011.
An attentive, diverse group gathered at Banyen Books on 4th Ave in Vancouver January 27, 2011 to hear Swami Radhananda read from her book, Carried by a Promise, and to reflect on her path.
Swami Radhananda spoke from her experience with sincerity and passion.
Asked if it was difficult to give up everything and become a swami, she responded that it wasn’t. “When the time is right, everything just opens up,” she said.
Read more at Swami Radhananda’s blog: http://radhananda.org/at-banyen-books/
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