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Benefits of Yoga
In yoga we might call it satsang. In Buddhism we might call it sangha. It’s the community–the spiritual community. One of the biggest benefits of practicing yoga at the Newburgh Yoga Shala is the sense of community it fosters.
The Qualities of Friendliness
Some of the attributes of maitri are: tenderness, unconditionality, instinctive and immediate caring.
Adjusting To Fall Through Ayurveda
Adjusting to fall and winter through the practices of Ayurveda
Being Here Now
The real practice of Yoga begins when we are able to extend what we learn on the mat into our daily lives.
The Practice Of Being A Student
Sadhana is practice, abhyasa is the art of practice, it is the attitude with which we practice. This is key. In order for the practice of yoga to serve us as a tool of spiritual growth it must be done in a non mechanical way. We all have days where just showing up is good enough, and that is fine, but it is important that we remain vigilant to that attitude. Having a teacher helps with keeping the tamas away. I've found that when you don't have a teacher it can help to turn towards a community or to a sacred text.
The Qualities Of The Mind
The qualities that make up all that exists in the universe and how to use Yoga to bring equilibrium within these.