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Cultivating Inner Light

July 2, 2010 by Emilah

About 3 months ago I began attending 2-3 classes a week at Bhava, an Anusara Yoga studio here in Albuquerque.  I had practiced and taught Anusara at Yoga Oasis from 1998-2004, but had chosen an Ayur-yoga teacher when I moved to Albuquerque.  A few months after that teacher moved away, I found myself chanting the Anusara invocation when I sat to meditate; eventually I figured “Why not go to a class?”

It has been inspiring to witness my body re-learn the principles of alignment, loops and spirals, and tantric philosophy underlying Anusara Yoga.  I can feel myself getting stronger and my body realigning itself to carrying more light similar to the way it did years ago when I first started practicing this form of yoga.  Years ago, however, I came face-to-face with a lifelong depression when I started doing yoga, my being’s way of clearing me out to carry more light.

This week I decided to give myself a yoga retreat right in the middle of my life – a class every day for three weeks allowing one day off each week if I really needed a rest.

It has been amazing to witness how quickly my body has adjusted to this – it really likes to be used!  Yet even more amazing is the change in my mood. I am much calmer.  Very little seems to upset me.  I am laughing more, connecting with others, and generally being in the world with a clarity and steadfastness that allows for an abundance of inner and outer freedom.  I’m noticing a greater ability to be with what is – the fullness of love, abundance, creativity, and friendship.

I’ve also noticed that after morning classes with Bea, I am often inspired to come home and write blog entries.  The creativity just flows – often stimulated by the theme she chooses for class.   This morning, the theme was prakasha – inner light, clarity.

Curious how much brighter my inner light is when I am doing a regular, challenging yoga practice in community with others. I am able to offer my gifts more fully to the world.  I am able to be with what is with clarity and contentment.  My coaching clients benefit for sure, but so does my partner, the people with whom I share the yoga space, and even the people I interact with at the grocery store!

My challenge to you today: Start a practice or activity that cultivates your inner light!

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Category: Intimacy, Intuition, Posts, TransformationTag: Anusara Yoga, clarity, Inner light

About Emilah

Emilah is passionate about helping people live in greater alignment with their soul’s calling. She lives in Santa Fe, NM with her husband Jacob and their two old cats (siblings Manu & Dora) and two young dogs (Maisy & Reggie).

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  1. Vera

    July 9, 2010 at 2:50 am

    Hi Emilah,

    I enjoyed reading your blog! What a journey you are on! I am glad to be a part of it!!

    Vera

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