Ishwarya Chaitanya

Ishwarya  came to speak to us today after having been in India for the past 4 years.

She went to study classical dance and Yoga.  She attended classes and lectures.

To interpret Yoga from the classical names.

Sadness is interpreted as a feeling of being limited.  And Happiness is defined as limitlessness.

How to go from limitedness to limitlessness?

To stop the incessant flow of thoughts of the mind.

The human body is the most precious of all

We can change our environment to suite us.

Every part of our body is interconnected.

Yoga is connecting the mind, body and breath and gaining a deeper awareness of ourselves.  Be completely steady in each posture, even when set up in a Pretzel shape!

Set out to experience complete joy.

Be non violent especially to ourselves.

Be objective in each situation.

Don’t lie or you will feel guilty.  Always tell the truth.

Always be on the path of spiritual awareness.

Don’t always need more, as the satisfaction gained is temporary.

Accept your limitations.  Be aware of your perception.  What is yours?

Look for a feeling of contentment.  With the practice of yoga we can feel contentment.

Learn to live with very little.  Be disciplined.  Learn your procedures and your daily rituals.  As a student, one must study even if you don’t feel like it.

Gain the mastery over yourself so you are no longer slave to your senses.