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Due to the pandemic, i’m still in Argentina, enjoying summer. Grateful though i am to be in good health and with very dear friends, it does feel strange to celebrate Advent, this time of waiting, without winter weather. When the usual trimmings are missing, however, it’s easier to see the essentials. As i see it, the essence of Advent is silence. Is not at the very core of this time of year, celebrated by many traditions as a sacred season, a hushed stillness? MORE
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Angie A created a visual to accompany Kitty O'Meara's poem "And the People Stayed Home." Angie noted: Her poem inspired me to create this film of how I and the people I've been quarantined with have learned to slow down a little and appreciate life. Maybe there is something good that can come from this time. Whether it be to slow down, learn a new skill, get in touch with our body's, get in touch with ourselves or get in touch with the earth.
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The undertow on the Jersey shore can be quite dangerous.... As a young girl, I would charge into the waves. 2020 has reminded me of those beach days—only it’s not fun.... I am comforted by the words of the late great Ruth Bader Ginsberg, “We are not experiencing the best of times, yet I am optimistic in the long run. A great man once said that the true symbol of the United States is not the bald eagle. It is the pendulum. And when the pendulum swings too far in one direction, it will go back.” MORE
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I sit looking at my Christmas tree, which for the first time since I moved to Yogaville (several decades ago!) was not decorated by the swamis who live here. It was a strange and sad experience doing it myself.... I think of my first Yogaville Christmas — magic in more ways than the happy time of inviting all the monks to come to a big Christmas dessert buffet and to decorate the tree. I had invited Sri Gurudev Swami Satchidananda as well. MORE
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This inspiring short film explores the growth of two men—father and son—through different stages of their lives, and how the thread woven between them, the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, brought them back the most important place of all. Winner of the Most Inspirational Film award at the 2015 5Point Film Festival, this film will remind and inspire you to revere and cherish The Important Places in each and every one of us.
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In addition to being a veteran meditator, Swami Asokananda is also a Hatha Yoga master. In episode 8 of the "Two Old Fogey Yogis" podcast, Rev. Prem coaxes out all his secrets on sustaining a lifelong practice, honing his skills as a hatha yogi and a teacher, and his special formula for keeping his daily practice engaging and inspiring! Tune in for Episode 8 of the "Two Old Fogey Yogis" on Soundcloud or via iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM and now on iHeart Radio and the Bandcamp podcast apps!
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Yogaville is hosting a series of holiday and New Year programs via Livestream. Satsang on Dec. 26th is a celebration of Kwanza. On Tuesday, Dec. 29 there is full moon chanting. And, on Thursday, Dec. 31st at 9pm (ET), there will be a New Year's Eve celebration with a full program to ring in the New Year! Join any and all of these events via the Yogaville Livestream link. No prior registration needed and no charge (donations welcome).
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Inspiring Meme of the Week
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