Comment by Fruitfly on November 3, 2012 at 3:40am

sure man, always welcome!  come browse when you can and otherwise, make your life healthy, wealthy and wise!  good luck on your meditation practice.  don't forget to breath, while meditating or not!

Comment by Maria S on December 13, 2012 at 12:47am

I've done yoga only this autumn so I have a lot to learn. I'm really enjoying it and I do a little yoga routine every morning and every evening, so it's part of my regular life already.

Yoga is surely making me happier, hope it works the same way for everyone. :)  

Comment by Fruitfly on December 14, 2012 at 10:24pm

hey thanks for you latest members to join.  post if you like or just enjoy!

Comment by Fruitfly on December 14, 2012 at 10:27pm

awesome Maria!!! yoga really does that! the muscles when subdued really control our inner breath which controls our mind!!! one of the best cures for a restless mind is yoga!!!

Comment by Mark Rysdon on January 15, 2013 at 5:19am

We should keep in mind that yoga is an eight-fold system, of which asana, or posture is the 3rd limb and pranayama, breath regulation, is the 4th limb.  I hear so many people say "I do yoga."  Here in Cincinnati, there is even a studio called "You do Yoga."  I have learned to be patient when I hear this.  However, yoga is not something you do.  When one observes Yama and Niyama (the yoga 10 commandments); when one practices yogas' physical aspects of Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara; when one stills the mind with the techniques of Dharana and Dhyana; when one experiences the peace of Samadhi, one is not "doing" yoga, one is LIVING it!  I know it's just a word, but there are so many people out there who "do" yoga...I urge you to PRACTICE yoga, and you will understand "yogah citta vrtti nirodhah:" yoga stills the fluctuations of the mind.

Comment by Fruitfly on February 3, 2013 at 6:43am

Hey Mark...good point!!!! My Aikido teacher used to say the same thing. He said we had to live the principles of Aikdo, even when we are off the mat in the dojo.  Also my non-violent communication teachers said that we have to live and breath NVC and not just practice it!  Beyond what you said, I will also back you up by saying that yoga can be done without asanas, such as just being mindful.  That is why I made this group for those who practice meditation and not just asana.  Thanks for you knowledge.  Please start a thread if you feel the motion.  We need to all learn from each other about yoga!

Comment by Fruitfly on February 3, 2013 at 6:44am

Thanks Ram!!!

Comment by Erika M. on March 18, 2013 at 11:33pm

I started a free 21 day mediation program last week and I must say that I feel great. :)

Comment by Fruitfly on March 31, 2013 at 10:39pm

hi Erika...sounds great!!! please post info if you like...in the group!

Comment by lakshman on April 2, 2013 at 6:56am

Great point Mark! Most people only think of Yoga as some sort of physical exercise. And in the US, it's become a multi-million dollar (or billion dollar) commercial market.

What is unfortunate is that the physical exercises are only a part (like a warm up) and the main goal is stillness of mind. All the physical aspects were developed for the latter part and meditation is important for that!

PS: I'm glad that this group is called Yoga and Meditation and not just Yoga!!

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