The human mind is constructive. We create our world, inside of our own heads. To understand the way that we as individuals think, the way that we construct reality, we have to examine some of the moving parts of the consciousness system that are involved. Some of these parts are cognitive, some emotional; things like … Read more
Dhaka can be a nightmare. It was for me a few days ago when I forgot all of my things except my passport and phone (which I only have for pictures and music) and got lost in the city for a solid 11 hours straight. I thought I was going to have to sleep on … Read more
This story is part of a series, this is the twentieth part. You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 and the most recent story here: The Wanderer, Part 19 Tas found himself in the dark, though he didn’t know how he arrived there. He got up to walk and found himself in a … Read more
Over the past few months of practicing in a traditional ashtanga setting, in what many people consider to be ‘classical yoga’ with a guru, I have come to the conclusion that the idea of having a ‘guru’ or single appointed teacher is outdated. This is not to say that the old method of learning spiritual … Read more
This story is a part of a series. This is the 19th part of the Wanderer You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 or the previous story here: The Wanderer, Part 18 Tas woke with a start. His body ached, he was so sore from the day before. His back hurt and his legs … Read more
Saraswathi is a Hindu goddess, part of the trinity with Lakshmi and Parvati; she is a representation of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom, and learning. The three forms of the female goddess assist Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahman their partners while they sustain the universe . The goddess is revered by Jains and Buddhists as well as Hindus. … Read more
This story can be read alone, or as the 18th section of the wanderer story. You can read the first story here: The Wanderer, Part 1 or the latest story here: The Wanderer, Part 17 Tas woke up slowly, rolling to his side to nurse his aching stomach. He slept soundly, but his body was stiff as … Read more
Last day of practice with Saraswathi was a sweet one. Can’t believe I’ve been in India over 2 month, holy shit! So grateful for an amazing experience! #guruselfie #ashtanga #yoga #india #saraswathi A photo posted by Elliot (@pada_yogi) on Mar 31, 2015 at 5:35am PDT Tuesday marked the final day of my practice at the … Read more
