Science and Being Undisturbed
Pythagoras was one of the earliest philosophers to see the value of mathematics in explaining the phenomena in the world. Remember his theorem about right triangles. These early Greek philosophers (before Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle) really began to think about the world in more naturalistic terms and less religious. They believed things could be better […]
Yoga is Therapy
Yoga is therapy and Yoga Tools are used to relieve tensions, constrictions, strains, and distortions. Yoga Tools give support, focus, and leverage to our practice and also allow us to surrender and let go. We are moving beyond exertion and struggle, beyond the notion of doing exercise. Yoga can be a daily process in what […]
Pain in the Neck
PAIN IN THE NECK Pain in the neck, Pain in the ass, Just lie back And let it pass. Pinch of tension, Dash of strain, Did I mention A heated brain? Care to listen? Tune right in […]
STILL
STILL The wave of relaxation is complete When it comes down from my head And through my feet. Being still, calming down, The lights are low There is no sound. A period of rest The order of the day For an hour I will stay Still.
SCIENCE OF MEDITATION AND YOGA
Science tries to understand and explain the workings of the world with logic and by employing observation and experimentation before coming to any conclusions. Building on past knowledge and explanations can be helpful but not always totally accurate or reliable. We still need to rely on our own observations and experiments before we draw any […]