Cindy Lusk Live Your Yoga

As we enter the New Year, we step through the threshold of possibilities. I am reminded of the first aphorism from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra: atha-yoga-anuśāsanam (NOW the study of yoga). That first word, atha/now holds special significance as the first word of the text. It holds all time: past, present, and future. All you have done in the past has lead you to NOW, and the choices you make NOW will unfold as your future. My practice of meditation and my studies of the teachings of yoga clarify my awareness and understanding, yielding a better ability to make conscious choices in each NOW. Maybe this is your year to establish (or re-establish) your meditation practice, which will serve your future self. Let me know if I can help.

Equanimity cradles the immense sorrow and wonder of live at the same time.

Oh my...in the midst of working on a presentation on Abhinavagupta's teachings, I took a break to look at social media and found that Mark Dyczkowski has passed. I am devastated to hear of the passing of this man who contributed so much to the study of Ta**ra with his many publications. It is a HUGE loss. The only consolation is his recent publication of his translation of Abhinavagupta's Ta**raloka.

I had the opportunity to attend a satsang at his home in Varanasi, right on the banks of the sacred river Ganges, where I snapped this pic. He was gracious, wise and sweet. I always thought I'd have time to study with him more personally and closely, but.... Let that be a lesson. And in mourning his absence, we celebrate his many contributions.

I’m going with the spiral.

This explains my current emphasis and offerings...can you see the reflection of me and my kitty on the alter (post-meditation).
https://mailchi.mp/02be3edb9b8c/re-entry-reflections-and-upcoming-events?e=7f60878a06

I am honored to be co-teaching, with Sara Davidson Flanders and Jayendra Hanley, the Blue Throat Yoga Foundational course "Entering the Heart of Shiva" in 2025. This course covers the theory and practice of meditation, the teachings of the Shakta-Shiva non dual tradition, many core myths, along with teachings from the great texts like the Shiva Sutras. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

We are having an informational talk THIS TUESDAY Oct 29 at 5pm Pacific Time via zoom (free!) I'll post a link below for you to sign up if interested, and also some other information links.

and NOTE: DEEP DISCOUNT if you sign up by November 10.

This course is near and dear to me, and is amazing for anyone wanting to dive deeper into study of the tradition.

May we remember.

when storm clouds threaten
to darken your thoughts
and the winds of doubt
blister your belief
drowning lungs and hope
in grey-clad worry

when the bitter squall
of despair
gusts across your
dreamscape
luring you into the fog
of doubt

remember this
sunlit
truth
at the center of your soul

you are the sky

everything else
is just weather

Poem

Art Rooswandy Juniawan