2021
Classical Yoga outside Sivananda
i’ve practiced Sivananda yoga for more than 2 years. it is a “classical” yoga system (as opposed to much modern yoga which seems to see yoga as a form of gymnastics) incorporating breathing, mantras and vedic philosophy and more. I was fortunate enough to run across Amber’s yoga training in Macon, GA and in her […]
Tibetan Tai Chi Gung: Exercises 2 and 4 are grueling, Exercise 1 and 3 are a breeze
I find Exercise 2 and 4 to be very demanding on me. I guess I’ve spent 50 years never involved in circular movements where the center of the circle is an area just in front of the spine.I have been forced to only rotate 1-3 each inches in each direction and stop far short of […]
The Gokhale Method and Tibetan Chi Gung – what is the correct view on spine alignment?
Terrence-Monroe: Brannon <thequietcenter@gmail.com> Sat, Oct 2, 4:09 AM (7 days ago) Reply to David David, when we start the tucking exercise, and then continue that tuck for exercises 1-4, I’ve heard you state 2 things:1. that children do not exhibit excessive (lower) spinal curvature2. that most people have too much spinal curvatureBefore making any statements, I will […]
Free NVC (non-violent communication) Training
All our welcome to our free NVC training on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm EST. Call/text Terrence Brannon at 818-359-0893 for details. Review of Sat 9/25/2021 Class Link to Slides
Fire, candles and negativity
David, I cannot build fires in my current living situation.Did you say that lighting a candle is a useful substitute?How often and at what time of day should we burn a candle?Is the purpose of burning a candle to remove negativity? Yes, a candle works very well. Yes, the fire does burn negativity. I like the […]
When doing the extra breathing, what mudra (hand posture) and drishti (focus) should I have?
Hi,You can use a mudra, or not, that is your choice. Focus on the energy. Pranayama is the art of breathing the life force.D
Should the eyes be open or closed during the four standing exercises?
Hi Terrence,You can have eyes open or closed, anytime during all 4. Try not to lock on to any one thing in your field of vision. Master Lama Rasaji sometimes describes it at paint brushing the room with your eyes. (Energy flows out the eyes as well. We want that to continue and increase) The […]
On first principles, anicca and anatta invalidate metta meditation?
Quick Summary The last time I thought about doing metta meditation, I thought to myself: wait a minute, I’m having thoughts about someone who has already changed from what I thought they were (anicca) … furthermore, there is no me or them (anatta)… this loving-kindness practice is attempting to etch false ideas about the nature […]
One Cup of Green Juice Per Day – Michiyo Mori does it…
I dont remember exactly when or how I came across the video below: But in doing so, I was exposed to a very powerful way of healing apparently degenerative disease, simply by having a clean colon. And their way to a clean colon is to quit eating so much and allow the body to eliminate. […]
Exercise 2: letting off the accelerator doesn’t really stop this exercise
David, you explain that slowing down an exercise is a passive process. When I relax with the intent of having exercise 2 wind down, I simply keep revolving clockwise and counter clockwise and I have to tense my muscles. Otherwise it seems like this exercise will never stop. Me Hi Terrence,It’s good that you notice […]