Anusara Yoga Instructor Todd Norian shares the Tantric perspective that we all have two basic energies in our body: the liberation current and the embodiment current. As we seek fulfillment, happiness and freedom in our lives, simultaneously the universe also reaches toward us to experience itself in a body. Why are you here on this earth? Todd would say, for the sheer delight of it!

 

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Anusara Yoga Instructor Todd Norian shares the Tantric perspective that we all have two basic energies in our body: the liberation current and the embodiment current. As we seek fulfillment, happiness and freedom in our lives, simultaneously the universe also reaches toward us to experience itself in a body. Why are you here on this earth? Todd would say, for the sheer delight of it!

 

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Anchoring is an invocation that you can use anytime you want to feel more grounded, focused, connected or relaxed. The practice takes you through 6 specific steps to help you open to the fullness of your experience. It can be practiced at work or home, in the morning or before bed. You can anchor from a seated or standing position at the beginning of your yoga practice. When the steps become second nature, you can adjust the length of the practice to suit your needs in any given situation.

Our love and joy to you on your journey!

 

 Anchoring: A Guided Meditation Practice [6:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We Explored…

• The rest and activation cycle in meditation
• Using Mala beads & the significance of 108
• Listening as Meditation
• Using meditation to improve relationships
• Hot boredom & cool boredom

We Practiced…

• Walking Meditation
• Music Meditation

Recommended music (subtle) for meditation:

Tamika’s recommeded subtle music pics for meditation are: The Silent Path by Robert Haig Coxon, Shamanic Dream by Anugama, and anything by Madonna (just kidding!) Anything by Marina Raye (seriously). Today we practiced our music meditation using the song The White Spirit by Uman.

We Explored…

• Complimentary vs. Alternative health practices
• Benefits of open and closed-eyed meditation
• Considerations for using a focal point in open-eyed meditation
• Cautions regarding meditation
• Trusting the process
• Effects of meditation on different personalities
• Practicing what works for you!

We Practiced…

• Anchoring
• Awareness meditation
• Trataka

Tamika’s pic for a meditation book: “Whole Body Meditations” by Lorin Roche

We Explored…

• Staying unattached to the outcome of our practice
• Metaphysical effects of meditation (time distortion, visuals, shifts in energy)
• 3 ways the mind keeps us busy: remembering, planning & judging
• The “Isn’t that interesting!” approach

We Practiced…

• Anchoring
• Movement meditation
• Guided body scan
• Intentional breathing
• So Hum Meditation

Recommended book re. traditional psychology and the Eastern healing arts: Yoga & The Quest for the True Self by Stephen Cope.

It was a pleasure to be in the field with you all today!
Namaste, Tamika

This month’s Joycast is an interview with Tamika’s yoga teachers, Brahmanand Don Stapleton & Amba Stapleton. Don Stapleton has taught worldwide since 1976 and was a teacher and director of the Kripalu Center for 19 years. Amba has taught and directed numerous programs and worked privately with a client list that includes Robin Williams, Woody Harrelson, Demi Moore, Robert Redford, Kate Capeshaw, Steve Guttenberg and Donna Karan.

Part 3 of 3 Parts. Please scroll down to begin with part 1 of the discussion and enJOY!

Part 2 of 3 Parts. Please scroll down to begin with part 1 of the discussion and enJOY!

Part 1 of 3 Parts. Please enJOY!