THE RADIANCE SUTRAS

Contemplate the constituents of the body- muscles and blood
and breath and bones, as made out of radiantly dancing emptiness.

Consider the body as permeated with the essence of the universe,
unendingly generous givingness of space.

Practice this and your life will reveal to you the wonder of becoming steady in the radiance that is consciousness.

-translation by Lorin Roche

Ok, I'm back.  This one inspired me to get up off my yogic butt and return to the business of sending out weekly poetic goodness! The Radiance Sutras, also know as the  Vijnana Bhairava Tantra is ancient meditation instruction, and the reason it has lasted this long is because IT WORKS!  All week we put it into practice, imagining the "radiantly dancing emptiness" in our hips, or the "unendingly generous givingness of space" in warrior two. I was amazed how it transformed my own practice, and was delighted and privileged to witness the shift in my students when they applied it.  So my advice is this, whether you are encountering tight hamstrings in your down dog or simply finding yourself in a tight spot in your life, remember your body is "permeated with the essence of the universe"  AAhhhhhhhhh …..:)

 
Love,
Katie

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2012 Fall one day retreats in Inverness

Retreat Schedule

One Day Yoga Retreat - Two upcoming dates!

Sunday September 23rd & Sunday October 21st 2012

Join me for a one day yoga retreat in beautiful West Marin, on the Inverness Ridge. The Retreat will be held at my home studio, which borders the Point Reyes National Park.

Our day will unfold as such:

9:00-11:30am a dynamic practice designed to leave you feeling refreshed, energized and fully awake

11:30-1:00pm enjoy an organic delicious vegetarian lunch

1:00-1:30pm receive meditation instruction and practice seated on the floating deck in the woods

1:30-3:00pm walking meditation/ hike from the house to the top of the Inverness Ridge, overlooking the Pacific ocean and Drakes Bay

3:00-3:30pm tea and a light snack

3:30-5:00pm end with a restorative practice that will leave you feeling truly nourished and grounded

Cost: $95.00 per person, this event is limited to 9 students - contact me @ katiejay@mindspring.com