Petal 4: I THIRST WHAT IS REAL?

Sun June 22nd, 2014 4:40pm Central Park, NYCDSC_0204

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SALUTATION:

“Let there be a salutation to the holy first Lord (Śiva),
who taught the science of Haṭha Yoga.
Radiantly it shines forth,
like a stairway to the aspirant
who aims to climb up to the lofty heights of Rāja Yoga.”
-Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā 1-1

  
Translated by Sanatana

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Petal 3: I THIRST WHAT IS REAL?

Sat June 21st, 2014 4:40pm Union Square Park, NYCDSC_0168WITNESS:
In the glaring sunlight and heat, amongst the loud bustle of a music concert crowd at Union Square, the two disciples went beyond the duality of scorching heat and noise to create an atmosphere of silent stillness.                                                                          –YasodaDSC_0176

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On the way…

Petal 2: I THIRST WHAT IS REAL?

Sun June 15th, 2014 4:40pm Washington Square Park, NYC

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EXPERIENCE:
When I choose to fight rather than escape from challenges, something changes within. My capacity expanded and the mind became more focused. Agitations provide opportunity both in life and during Asana practices to meet the battle of the mind. Being a controlled environment, Asanas are perfect for the mind to learn not to habitually follow the ever changing mental states. The world becomes different as the result.                                             -Nandiswara

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Petal 1: I SIT IN BRAHMAN.

Sun June 8th, 2014 5pm Washington Square Park, NYCIMG_3528

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EXPERIENCE:
Withdrawing into stillness, the arms and legs of the world swirl around me in continuous dance. Moving yet not moving. As I loose myself in breath and in thought of the Master, I get the overwhelming feeling that it is God swirling around me and within me too.
Quietly I rejoice.    　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-Sadhya                                                                    　　                                                         IMG_3531

One of the spectators was sketching during the Project Sahasrara.