Category Archives: Living Yoga Sadhana (LYS)

LYS, take 2: Day 2, Saturday, June 28

I recall my heart broke open on this day. I don’t think I even considered the LYS. I have not ever experienced the death of a person close to me nor do I think I have grieved for a person … Continue reading

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LYS, take 2: Day 1, Friday June 27

I’m writing this in retrospect, some five days after the fact. This was supposed to be the first day of our second Living Yoga Sadhana (LYS) that was Hatha-based with a focus on finding balance. This was the last full … Continue reading

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Pain is better than the meds

When people go to the dentist these are usually the things that cause the most anxiety and stress. For me, I think my intolerance to meds (today it’s an antibiotic I’m reacting to) is worse than the drilling or any … Continue reading

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Boo-hoo, no pain drugs for me

I’m scheduled for a root canal tomorrow. I put it off until after the performance so that I could do the performance, knowing that I was hurting last week but figuring I could manage it. Yesterday I started having terrible … Continue reading

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Kill all the fog machines!

Day two of recovery from being exposed to the fog machine and the burning sensation in my chest has turned into wheezing and a deep barking cough. I hate fog machines. Anyone who adds them to shows is on my … Continue reading

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Sunday, May 4: day two of three – Santosha

Spending a quiet day at home today, trying to recoup from an awesome performance last night. I’m getting the full performance pics from the official photographer, but I’m also really hoping some folks got a few photos of us since … Continue reading

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Sunday, April 27: day one of three: Aparigraha

Very long day today.  Started the day at 11am with turban practice for my troupe in order to be ready for our show next weekend.  Had my regular two classes, then I went out to lunch/early supper with some troupe-mates … Continue reading

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Saturday, April 26: day three of three, Brahmacharya

I lost track after eight hours, but I think I spent nearly 10 hours cleaning, organizing and giving stuff away today. I can walk through my garage, now, get my bike out and even get to the front door in … Continue reading

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Tuesday, April 29: day three of three: Aparigraha

Yoga:  Once again a class night.  And a wild and energetic class at that! Pranayama:  Hoping to start an actual practice next week. Aparigraha: Found more DIY costuming stuff and gave more of that stuff away.  I hate throwing stuff … Continue reading

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Friday, April 25: day two of three, Brahmacharya

I woke up yesterday thinking I might TRY to do yoga naked at home (with no one else there). Then I got out of bed and realized that I prefered to get coffee and really didn’t like that idea. Today … Continue reading

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