sandeyeEvents, Classes & Practitioners: Sundays in Brooklyn
February 1st 2008 15:46
I would not be writing for YogaTap.com, had I not become increasingly involved with both the theory and practice of Yoga during the past year. After my interest had been 'kick-started' by a friend, I soon discovered that not only the benefits that I searched for, but more important ones also, were locked away within Yoga practice. I had previously had no idea at all that Pranayama could make such a difference to my health and inner peace, for example. Although Yoga was originally introduced to me during my childhood, I did not at that time take it seriously. Despite minor interludes of considering practice since, nothing actually happened until approaching circumstances & encouragement from my friend combined, early last year.
This same friend was also responsible for my sticking my nose deeper into the theory, and subsequently practice, of Buddhism. I once had an image of a fat smiling Chinese chap and a bunch of monks who swept their path before them so as not to tread on bugs, and later on I had read the story of the Buddha's life, but had no real knowledge of Buddhism. Once I began to leave the shallows and enter the depths of Buddhist theory, mostly by reading a whole bunch of library books, I realized that Buddhism was pointed in the same direction as my own personal views. It related to love, truth, naturalness, etc. After exploring enough literature, online sources, and also discussing subjects such as meditation with my friend, I decided to wear the label Buddhist and to practice properly.
The combination of these three areas - Buddhism, Yoga, and breathing practices - built up within me over 2007. Without them - and indeed the friend who lead me to them - I may not have survived last year, for it was filled with some 'extreme moments' that I might otherwise not have been able to cope with. Going through some of the toughest times of my current life, it was this trio that kept me not only stable and balanced, but contented and progressive, whilst surrounded by an increasingly collapsing and meaningless world.
The following information relates to an opportunity for other people to get onto that same track that I took, combining Buddhism and Yoga - and just happens to be provided by that same friend who 'saved my life' in 2007.
QUOTE concerning series: "The Buddha taught that if could only see things as they truly are, then we would cease to think and behave in ways that conflict with our basic desire for happiness. It's no small coincidence that this is the purport of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra as well. In this ongoing series we will be exploring some of the Buddha's prescribed methods for cultivating insight into the nature of reality through guided meditation. Join us as we support each other in a practice of cultivating mindfulness, relaxed concentration, compassion, earnestness, and intimacy with the experience of breath, body and mind."
QUOTE concerning Ralph: "About the facilitator: Ralph De La Rosa has studied and practiced various forms of yoga and meditation for over a decade. He came to the practice of vipassana two years ago, and finally began to experience the deep transformation promised by so many other methods. His style has been called gentle, warm, and eloquent. He is honored and grateful for the opportunity to share his practice with the practitioners of Go Yoga."
DETAILS: Sundays from 4-5pm @ Go Yoga, 112 N 6th St, Brooklyn.
Phone: 718.486.5602
(Fee by donation)
This same friend was also responsible for my sticking my nose deeper into the theory, and subsequently practice, of Buddhism. I once had an image of a fat smiling Chinese chap and a bunch of monks who swept their path before them so as not to tread on bugs, and later on I had read the story of the Buddha's life, but had no real knowledge of Buddhism. Once I began to leave the shallows and enter the depths of Buddhist theory, mostly by reading a whole bunch of library books, I realized that Buddhism was pointed in the same direction as my own personal views. It related to love, truth, naturalness, etc. After exploring enough literature, online sources, and also discussing subjects such as meditation with my friend, I decided to wear the label Buddhist and to practice properly.
The combination of these three areas - Buddhism, Yoga, and breathing practices - built up within me over 2007. Without them - and indeed the friend who lead me to them - I may not have survived last year, for it was filled with some 'extreme moments' that I might otherwise not have been able to cope with. Going through some of the toughest times of my current life, it was this trio that kept me not only stable and balanced, but contented and progressive, whilst surrounded by an increasingly collapsing and meaningless world.
The following information relates to an opportunity for other people to get onto that same track that I took, combining Buddhism and Yoga - and just happens to be provided by that same friend who 'saved my life' in 2007.
QUOTE concerning series: "The Buddha taught that if could only see things as they truly are, then we would cease to think and behave in ways that conflict with our basic desire for happiness. It's no small coincidence that this is the purport of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra as well. In this ongoing series we will be exploring some of the Buddha's prescribed methods for cultivating insight into the nature of reality through guided meditation. Join us as we support each other in a practice of cultivating mindfulness, relaxed concentration, compassion, earnestness, and intimacy with the experience of breath, body and mind."
QUOTE concerning Ralph: "About the facilitator: Ralph De La Rosa has studied and practiced various forms of yoga and meditation for over a decade. He came to the practice of vipassana two years ago, and finally began to experience the deep transformation promised by so many other methods. His style has been called gentle, warm, and eloquent. He is honored and grateful for the opportunity to share his practice with the practitioners of Go Yoga."
DETAILS: Sundays from 4-5pm @ Go Yoga, 112 N 6th St, Brooklyn.
Phone: 718.486.5602
(Fee by donation)
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