Category Archives: Reality-Based Spirituality
Still-mind meditation – Outcomes, Not Philosophy
Where does still-mind meditation come from? Who was the original teacher? Continue reading
Beliefs have no place in law
Keep beliefs out of the statute books. If beliefs work for someone, they do not have to have the weight of the law protecting them. If the desire for legal protection is just a mask to preserve discrimination against others, call it for what it is. Continue reading
Physical Body, Spiritual Body
Your physical body, spiritual body… can it be so, or do you suppose that the body is totally matter, perishable and not at all spiritual? That the mind is spirit while the body is only the vehicle?. There could be something quite back-to-front … Continue reading
Uncertainty, Control, Stress
Uncertainty is a major stress factor for most people. It goes hand in hand with lack of control, which often freaks people right out. We can face uncertainty in a strong and empowered way, or we can be irrational, inept … Continue reading
The Conundrum of Discipline and Letting Go
Here Sarasvati discusses the problems of actually living a Yogic life. The first conundrum is, “What is surrender?” (not what you might think) Sarasvati supervises Anatomy and Asana teacher training for the Australian College of Classical Yoga. Her own Yoga … Continue reading
Thinking about Choice
Thinking about choice…do you take responsibility for the choices you make? To become aware of the choices we make and being upfront about them – this is one way of getting to know ourselves better. Our choices are a clear … Continue reading
Comfort, Discomfort, Both OK
View Post Generally we choose comfort over discomfort, and that seems wonderfully reasonable, doesn’t it? But just consider, whenever you choose comfort you are pushing away about 99.9% of what is available. Reality is vast, while your comfort area is … Continue reading
Yoga Retreat, or Yoga Treat?
When I was in fourth grade, our teacher left the room for a bit, and told us to be very quiet as we were now on retreat. Another teacher came in, and I proudly wrote her a note saying that … Continue reading
Hurting and Growing
I owe much to guru and lineage. Without having had a guru, I would not have discovered this yogic path, nor ventured far upon it. Without his guru, I would not have met him. Without the great Nityananda, none of us would … Continue reading
Sit with your anger, dive deep through pain
Some years ago now I sat with a spiritual community in trauma. Their spiritual leader was in disgrace from allegations of sexual impropriety. The hall that is normally full was half-empty, and of those attending, half were quietly weeping. The … Continue reading