Objectivity, Compassion and Equanimity as Acts of Self-love

Objectivity, Compassion and Equanimity as Acts of Self-love

kelly SUNROSE  

By cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward those who are happy, compassion to those who are suffering, delight toward the virtuous and equanimity toward detractors, one’s thoughts are purified and the obstacles to self-realization are lessened. {Yoga Sutra 1.33} We are still working through Yoga Sutra…
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Practice Makes a Practice. My Abhyasa (r)evolution.

Practice Makes a Practice. My Abhyasa (r)evolution.

kelly SUNROSE  

Stillness is the result of devoted practice and non-attachment. {YS 1.12} Practice is the effort of remaining present. {YS 1.13} With continuous, devoted practice for a long time, the practice becomes firmly rooted. {YS 1.14} Abhyasa/Practice. As a girl and young woman, the notion of…
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Practicing Vairagya (Non-attachment)

Practicing Vairagya (Non-attachment)

kelly SUNROSE  

This class focuses on Vairagya, or Non-attachment (one of the key teachings on this yogic path).  This is an all-levels class that lasts about 50-ish minutes. For yogis who are new to sirsasana (headstand), please exercise caution.  I recommend learning headstand from an experienced teacher and…
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