Happy Hippie: 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Pond life....

In the entire world, there is not one human being who is free from pain. Even in favorable conditions, a person encounters struggle. The external form of struggle appears to be cruel. Some describe it as a horrible demon, but its nature is not malicious. Struggle keeps us from being sluggish. It keeps us aware and in the end bestows true knowledge. Struggle is actually an angel and the well-wisher of everyone.

It is proper to welcome struggle. Its arrival is always auspicious. Struggle changes a sub-human into an ideal person. It transforms an ordinary human into a spiritually awake person respected by the world. Struggle is a subtle sculptor who shapes the life of every great spiritual master into a unique and unparalleled work of art.

Difficulties are bound to come. Just sitting still, difficulties appear all around you. Difficulties get in the way when you act. If there were no difficulties, you would never realize your inner strength. Strength is always within us, but it only comes out when difficulty appears. When difficulties arise, do not stop. Instead, continue on your way by having faith in God.

Seekers who believe they must practice yoga only in the meditation room are under a great illusion. They must practice yoga in society as well. Practicing yoga in the meditation room is easy because there are no external disturbances. But one encounters many disturbances while practicing yoga in society, which makes it very difficult. The true yogi is one who can successfully protect his mental steadiness while in society.

Swami K.

The reason that this journey began for me. Jasmine...

Val the heart and soul of The Lotus Pond.

Mama goddess . The beautiful Michele.

My yoga sister KG .

Love their souls..

Speachless...

My beautiful friends... More like sisters.

My amazing teachers.....

My family.

Light and love...

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Inspired....

On my yoga journey I have been blessed to meet and be taught by a number of AMAZING people. Today I am going to take a little time to thank them.... My life has changed in such a dramatic way from the waving of my flame by these people. I love you all so very much...

Namaste

Val spies...

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

The owner of the lotus pond. Thank you for having such a magical place that opens many doors for many people.

Chay Prieto

About 8 years ago jasmine was on life support and I needed an escape. I went to a yoga class at the lotus room and she was my teacher. My light at the end of the tunnel. Didn't know I could quiet my mind until that day. Now years later... I go to a Ytt and she's one of my teachers.

Nancy M. Lead me to the path of children's yoga. After a talk with her I realized where I needed to be...

Alissa Futch Grzybowski !!! Alissa has such style and class with all that she does. I love her sweet humble spirit.

Erin wheeler umm speachless !! Lucky Cat Yoga

Erin wheeler, Eric wheeler and Roger MCKEever!! Love this group sooo much

Nicole WHiting... My soul sista

Nicole and Jordan

Karin Stephan www.yogamacro.com

I can not say enough about this 70+ powerhouse. She has worked along side B.K.S Iyengar !! My hour 1:1 with her was amazing.

Swami Vidyananda

Haris Lender the creator of KAY. Peace begins with me. I love this woman. She makes me feel powerful for some strange magical reason. She is amazing. If you are looking to do a kids yoga training look no more. Even if you have no desire to be a kids yoga teacher, if you have kids or grand kids ... She has the tools to make it all better and all easier.

Stephen Jones umm not only is he an amazing yoga teacher, we both have track and field in our blood.