~THERE IS NO HEALING WITHOUT SOUND~

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there is the practice of pratyahara~in this practice we eliminate as much external sound (y other outer stimulation) as possible, but whether we listen to the sounds of our bodies, or external sounds~the upanishads say, 'there is no healing without sound'~for me, i have been blessed with a friend whose music has helped me as i have had to change my practice of yoga after many years to aid in my own healing from physical y post traumatic injuries~check out her calming, healing music on alchymiemusic.com (y don't be surprised if you see her playing some punk rock next month out at a local naples venue! (that can be healing too!!!)~thanks jen!

BIHAR SCHOOL TEACHINGS~HRIDYA MUDRA MEDITATION

The Hridya (heart gesrtue) Mudra Meditation from Swami Satyananda Saraswati of the Bihar School~ strong yet safe mudra meditation that revitalizes the heart y can be used in times of crisis. I pray some-one will be blessed by this practice~Offering 4 mins of additional time following instruction to meditate with Music y Yantra from Alchymiemusic.com ~

Kriya for Renewal~music "Desert" earth sky cd by Alchymiemusic.com

Kriya for Renewal~music~'Desert' by Alchymie~Alchymiemusic.com  (earth sky cd)

yoga taught by tammy~please make sure #1). never strain on pranayama. if you feel strain, simply revert back to long deep breathing y #2). this kriya is not to be practiced beyond 11 minutes at a time daily~

Sushumna Pranayama as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda ~ Music by Alcymiemusic.com from cd Midnight Clear~

Sushumna Pranyama as taught by Paramahansa Yoganada~As you do this practice, allow your eyes to remain closed y your hands rest comfortably in your lap or on your thighs or knees;  a common mudra that is easy for you may be used. Most often during prananayama we use jana (gyan)(wisdom) mudra by touching the first finger to the thumb. This mudra dialates the bronchi y so it is the most often used mudra for pranayama. 

(music by Alchymiemusic.com~from Midnight Clear cd)

     P. Yogananda's Karma Shakti Kriya
     music "valley" by Alchymiemusic.com

Preparation for Yogic Practices (part 1 y 2)~Music by Alchymiemusic.com

~When Practicing Yoga~Also have Water for sips if needed during practice to keep hydrated, although it is always best to Begin Practice with an Empty Stomach~  Also, it is great to have a 'hankie" or tissues as breath practices naturally clear the nasal cavities ~Yoga On ~

Yoga Warm Up for Arms KundaliniCafe.net y KundaliniCafe.blogspot.com Music by Alchymiemusic.com

Healing Hands Kriya ~ Music by Alchymiemusic.com

sometimes you have to remember before you can forget

~ dark y dirty or shining light, always the answer lies within you ~

The Vibration y Karma created by your Words, Writings y Teachings~

each and every word that leaves your lips holds a vibration that is released into the universe...., and yes dear ones, these words hold part of your karma. and if you shall be so inclined to write these words and bring them to others, especially if you hold yourself as a teacher, the vibration is multiplied. this is universal law. 
"a man who can control his tongue is mightier than a man who can conquer a city"
"i urge you not to become teachers as teachers shall be judged much more severely" 
"if you chose to teach, every word you say shall be judged,... now tell me, who still wants to become a teacher?" the 1st 2 quotes are biblical, the 3rd is from yogi bhajan~ shanti shanti shanti~

passing the test of aug 2014

I've been rereading writings on this and last month, Lorna of Hare in the Moon Astrology, speaks of the 9 tests of the spiritual warrior. Others have said we are at the (explosive) ending point for the greatest struggles we have been through in our lives, that began in 2007... yes, si, this is all Age Change stuff but... perhaps it is true, at least for some of us. Concepts, Material things, People..., Relationships, Work related stuff.... ALL of IT, is up for complete change, and so deeply imbedded patterning, sometimes requires... 'an intense amount of heat' (generated of course by light... yet still, ouch, it can burn),,, but just like when the new skin under a burn is revealed, so shall we come out of this transition just fine... some looking smooth and soft like new baby skin,,, and some with a few scars., either way, it's ok~ But, if you didn't "get it" before... something will happen to, let's say, to 'test you'... The question is... "can you stand in the light, against any darkness that seems easier, more comfortable? quite literally it is calling to us, "can you take the heat?"... it may melt some parts of you away.... it is ok~ when all melt away, still truth remains~

There Are No Partial Commitments ...
JUMP IN WITH BOTH FEET~ Or Dry Off !

astro café ~ april 2014 ~grand cardinal cross 4/23-4/24~ try not to 'fight' against what is happening. the changes in you and in your life which has already occurred over the past few years was built up by these planets moving toward this alignment. I think one reason so many are feeling an 'off kilter' effect is because you have so many demands of daily life that must be dealt with regardless of the planetary changes affecting you. this is especially true of the role of a 'householder', these years of servicing your family in the way you must now, is very demanding. but your creative soul cannot be held back. think about where this energy has already brought you to and consider 'riding it'. it is intense. but I know you can handle it. let go of the past. let go of your titles, of who you have come to believe you are. yes you have worked hard to earn many titles, i know. but still, let that go..... let it all go, 'burn the boots', shed your identity and step out in faith, vulnerable, and set your soul free, there is something more that you have not yet discovered because you have no room for something new. let it go~it's 'boot burning' time~

the time to pursue has ended. imagine now that all things come to you~ faith, trust y intuition will be your new best friends, your new trinity, so keep them close y trust that your life truly is..., guided by divinity~

you need not worry dear one, you are free to release now. not every battle is yours to be fought. not every injustice in yours to rectify. not every hurt are you meant to heal. take refuge now. be at peace. know that 'everything is just as it should be' and that all scales will be balanced. it is called karma. karma will balance and bring justice to what you cannot. it is good that you see what needs healing. but it is not yours to heal. now it is time to heal yourself.

~each moment of every day, and each person you meet, holds the potential to change your life forever... be mindful~

~be mindful not to look to others for your own approval. know, trust, and love thyself first, above all else, for within your own heart is where all knowledge resides~

Have fun and be blessed~ You don't have to separate your secular life from your sacred life.... ~It's all Sacred~

ASTRO CAFE JULY 2013~The Sweet Month~

~The Sweet Month, July 2013~The Month we have been preparing and waiting for since 2009~
Achievement of Self Transformation of last 4 years~Time to unite with your Emotional and Physical Bodies, and allow your Mental aspects to fall away.
Since 2009 the planetary aspects have not allowed for things to 'be easy'. It truly has been a time for change, growth and transformation for many countries, governments, and 'institutions', but also for individuals... and transformation, usually does not feel very good as we go through it. this month however is the special month of what the astrologers call the "Grand Water Trine" (involving Jupiter, Mars, Neptune and Saturn). There is also a trine in today's New Moon, with the Sun, Moon and North Node. In short this month of July 2013 astrologically offers us not only a time of respite of these past years, and year, as we approached and entered the Aquarian Age, but a true time of achieving the transformations we have been working on, enduring, sometimes fighting against... for the past 4 years. Allow yourself this month to connect with your Emotional and Physical Self. Allow yourself the luxury of at least 3 minutes of silence, thanks and intention each morning and 3 minutes of reflection each night. Allow yourself to let your mind 'turn off'. When you connect with your Physical and Emotional Self, do not allow your mind to judge. "Just Notice". How your Emotional and Physical Bodies "feel", will show you the path to your self truth this month. Do not be surprised if changes in relationships and work/finances are necessary as part of your transformation as you allow yourself to embrace your own self truth. Blessings to all~

TEACH

Look what the Bible says about teaching...~"not many of you should become teachers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more severely than others" James 3:1~wow, enough to scare you a bit? so how do we teach?
TEACH~
TEACH WHAT YOU KNOW
TEACH WITH HUMOR
TEACH WITH HUMITLY
TEACH WITH COMMON SENSE  (and above all~),
TEACH WITH LOVE