Inspiration
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Quote of the month
When we are not so self-involved, we begin to realize that the world is speaking to us all of the time. Every plant, every tree, every animal, every person, every car, every airplane is speaking to us, teaching us, awakening us. It's a wonderful world, but we often miss it. It's as if we see the previews of coming attractions and never get to the main feature.When we feel resentful or judgmental, it hurts us and it hurts others. But if we look into it we might see that behind the resentment there is fear and behind the fear there is a tremendous softness. There is a very big heart and a huge mind-a very awake, basic state of being. To experience this we begin to make a journey, the journey of unconditional friendliness toward the self that we already are. - Pema Chodron 'Yoga and Vegetarianism' by Sharon Gannon 'Fire of Love - Teaching the essence of yoga' by Aadil Palkhivala 'Yogini - The Power of Women in Yoga' by Janice Gates 'Teaching Yoga - Exploring the Teacher - Student Relationship' by Donna Farhi Books by Samadhi teachers |
| 'The Kamikaze Mind' by Richard James Allen (Samadhi teacher) The Kamikaze Mind is the story of an astronaut who launched himself into a black hole. The recovered fragments of his mind have been organised alphabetically into a whitty, whimsical, surprisingly touching and laugh-out-loud funny dictionary of a floating mind.A journey from chaos to calm, regret to acceptance, anger to compassion, The Kamikaze Mind is a handbook for keeping a smile on your face and a smile in your heart when you’re on that slippery slope, that big wave, or just the same bus again. |
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Written by poet, dancer, filmmaker and much loved Yoga teacher Richard James Allen, The Kamikaze Mind documents the protests, longings, contradictions and quirky humor of a mind leaning towards enlightenment but still ensnared in the glorious and sometimes gritty illusions and delusions of the everyday world.
'Spiritual Survival and the City' by Katie Spiers (Samadhi director) |
| From Samadhi's founder comes this exploration of the philosophical and spiritual teachings of yoga as they apply in everyday life. The book follows closely the teachings of Patanjali as he describes the eight-limbed path to attaining yoga - or deep happiness - for everyone. Filled with practical tips and quotes from spiritual masters, it will uplift and inspire you as well as de-mystifying the spiritual teachings of yoga. Especially great for students who have been practicing yoga for a while and wish to understand more of the philosophy of this ancient tradition. |
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Yoga Practice
Jivamukti Yoga by Sharon Gannon and David Life The Art of Yoga by Sharon Gannon and David Life Yoga Mind, Body, Spirit by Donna Farhi Om Yoga by Cyndi Lee Pranayama The Breathing Book by Donna Farhi Breath : The Essence of Life by Sandra sabatini Scriptural Study The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translation by Alistair Shearer Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjalii by B.K.S. Iyengar The Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Svatmarama and Brian Dana Akers The Bhagavad Gita Penguin Classics The Upanishads : the ancient teachings by Swami Paramananda The Art of Sadhana by Swami B.P. Puri Maharaja Spiritual Activism / Vegetarianism Diet for a New America by John Robbins The Legacy of Luna by Julia Butterfly Hill One can make a Difference by Julia Butterfly Hill Animal Liberation by Peter Singer Enlightened Masters I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj Messages from Amma edited by Janine Canan Kundalini Yoga The 8 Human Talents by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa Pregnancy Beautiful, Bountiful, Blissful by Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa The Natural Way to Better Babies by Francesca Naish General Inspiration The Spirit of Yoga by Cat De Rham Hatha Yoga by Godfrey Devereaux Living Yoga by Christie Turlington Yoga Gems edited by George Feurstein Yoga Body, Buddha Mind by Cyndi Lee Recommended Practitioners Patty Kikos : Kinesiologist, Kundalini Yoga Privates ph: 0415 556 280 |
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