Pacific Ocean … The theme for last 3 days was the “ocean”. What is that Ocean? You will know if you practice with or without me, yes.

“We are visitors on this planet. We are here for one hundred years at the very most. During that period we must try to do something good, something useful, with our lives. if you contribute to other people’s happiness, you will find the true meaning of life.”

― Dalai Lama XIV

Have been at Judith Hanson Lasater’s invitational studies this past 3 days… missing the last day, iSad. I miss this great teacher, I miss the fellow yogis, I miss the vibe, the sangha of the like-minded who is so refueled by this teacher.

There’s no fancy playlist – no music – there’s no fancy location of a retreat but it’s an urban retreat of sorts – a refuge as I was refueled and regenerated. WHILE learning. Last night, normally, by evening, I am absolutely exhausted but after dinner, I had so much energy, I took care of all that was neglected last few weeks. With clear lucid mind, all is possible.

And earlier this month at Niroga’s Yoga Therapy Teacher Training … very interesting – know some people with this problem. YOGA is the remedy, that is, the right kind of yoga … lecture by Baxter Bell, MD and Yoga Educator.

Learning from teachers’ teachers, my class is now all about prevention – not so glamorous but yes, prevention or if too late? Then, it’s all about defrosting what’s already frozen and bringing back the ease and grace in our everyday living – That is my intention. Where does that lead us to ? It’s not just the shoulders, it’s in all areas of the body, mind and life – to melt away the blockages not by means of HEAT and stress but by way of methodical, mindful movements and stillness to bring about the balance… the restoration.