Andrea West

when we dwell on senses we get involved and suffering sets in. We go beyond when the mind is silent and free and becomes the witness. We experience freedom and release that which creates the pain and suffering. Using the teachings left from the ancient yogis we can understand how mind and body are limited and we find a a true release. We can remove ourselves from the repetitive cycle of suffering. Om Shanti

Why do we sometimes experience uncomfortable thoughts that arise from within? ….and they seem to come on their own accord. We are not aware that this happens because we are not seeing beyond the experience. This week we will experience how some asanas show the different feelings that come up from inside. Do we react or suppress them? We will experience the reaction which is our normal psychological pattern. We can overcome them with a strong focus to not get involved with judgement. Once...

Can we become the experience and forget the posture? When we do, the body and mind is overcome. If what we feel in posture is unpleasant or pleasant, we make an opinion in the mind then body becomes tighter; no change. If we experience the comfort and discomfort equally. there is a lightness, brightness from within and it changes the mind in the same way. The lightness and brightness is the inner subtle layer of our being is made of prana, a charge of life and it needs to move and flow and...