Aug 19, 2012
Hatha Yoga Pradipika Online
"There exists at present a good deal of misconception with regard to the
practices of the Haṭha Yoga. People easily believe in the stories told
by those who themselves heard them second hand, and no attempt is made
to find out the truth by a direct reference to any good treatise."
Whether young, old or too old, sick or lean, one who discards laziness, gets success if he practises Yoga. 2.66
Success comes to him who is engaged in the practice. How can one get success without practice; for by merely reading books on Yoga, one can never get success. 2.67
Success cannot be attained by adopting a particular dress (Veṣa). It cannot be gained by telling tales. Practice alone is the means to success. This is true, there is no doubt. 2.68
Full copy of the "Hatha Yoga Pradipika" translated by Pancham Sinh
AAYS Holiday Class Schedule Labor Day Weekend 2012
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Fri 31 Aug Moon Day, no class
Sat 1 Sep rest day, no class
Sun 2 Sep
6:30 am Door Opens
8:15 am Mantra / Mysore
10:00 am Door Closes
Mon 3 Sep Labor Day
6:30 am Door Opens
8:15 am Mantra / Mysore
10:00 am Door Closes
Tue 4 Sep
Regular Schedule
Beginner Course Starts
Fri 31 Aug Moon Day, no class
Sat 1 Sep rest day, no class
Sun 2 Sep
6:30 am Door Opens
8:15 am Mantra / Mysore
10:00 am Door Closes
Mon 3 Sep Labor Day
6:30 am Door Opens
8:15 am Mantra / Mysore
10:00 am Door Closes
Tue 4 Sep
Regular Schedule
Beginner Course Starts
Aug 18, 2012
Gheranda Samhita Online
"(Having closed the eyes) let him contemplate that there is a sea of nectar in his heart: that in
the midst of that sea there is an island of precious stones, the very
sand of which is pulverized diamonds and rubies. That on all sides of it there are Kadamba trees, laden with
sweet flowers; that, next to these trees, like a rampart, there is a row
of flowering trees, such as the malati, jati, kesara, champaka, parijata and padmas, and that the fragrance of these flowers is spread
all round, in every quarter. In the middle of this garden, let the Yogi imagine that there
stands a beautiful Kalpa tree, having four branches, representing the
four Vedas, and that it is full of flowers and fruits. Insects are
humming there and cuckoos singing. Beneath that tree, let him imagine a
rich platform of precious gems, and on that a costly throne inlaid with
jewels, and that on the throne sits his particular Deity, as taught to
him by his Guru. Let him contemplate on the appropriate form, ornaments and vehicle of that Deity.”
Full copy of "Gheranda Samhita" Translation and commentary by Rai Bahadur Srisa Chandra Vasu
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