我回家了～

哇!!! 台北! 我回來了!!! 當上了立榮的小飛機時，我的心就一直在微笑中！！
當在飛機上看到台北盆地時，就有想擁抱這片大地的衝動，哇！！有綠色的’山’耶！！（上海是沒有山的）
從松山下飛機，跳上市內公車，司機一開門就親切的打招呼，耐心的等我把行李扛上車，提醒我小心點！
車子走在美麗的林蔭敦化北路上，我的微笑已經咧到耳朵了～
到捷運口，乾淨的地面，大家有序的排隊，上下車一點也不緊張
到家門口，警衛伯伯換了新人，我不認識他，但他也對我微笑！
開門進到我睽別３個月的家，陽光明亮的家，看的到山的家，有自己味道的家
強烈的想要找人擁抱！！！台灣，我回來了～～～～～～

100個瑜珈&冥想網誌(英版)

看到一個網友的blog推薦了一篇文章, 是這個網站整理出來的100個瑜珈與冥想靜坐的blogs。在資訊常被封鎖的國家中，許多繁體中文的東西常常讀不到，所以讓我有機會去看看其他世界的。
這是個美國網站所選出，所以當然是說英文。許多blogs本來就在我的名單中，真的有許多是很認真很有內容的blogs，值得去晃晃喔! 可惜他們不懂中文，許多的中文blogs我覺得都更精采呢.... 我們可真幸運，可以左右逢源啊～　呵.....

Yoga
The sites below are focused mainly on yoga. From yoga tips to personal experiences with the practice, yoga enthusiasts should definitely check out these sites.
A2Ashtangi - Tim practices Ashtangi yoga. This blog chronicles his passion for the discipline, as well as whatever else enters his mind.
About Yoga - This blog is maintained by Ann Pizer, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. She has taught vinyasa/flow yoga and prenatal yoga.
the accidental yogist - Learn all about yoga life in Los Angeles with this informative blog. This includes guides to studios, teachers and specific classes.
Alignment Yoga - This blog presents articles, audio and videos from yoga expert Scott Anderson.
AnmolMehta.com - Anmol is a master of yoga, meditation and zen. Learn more about leading a relaxing, fulfilling life on this blog.
Ashtanga Diary - Sue Zann Toh writes this online diary. She is an Ashtanga yoga nut living in Perth, Australia.
Ashtanga Student - Here, another Ashtanga yoga lover writes about yoga, life and more. This blog has been active since 2006.
BernieBirney - This site is all about yoga for daydreamers. Bernadette Birney calls her blog “rambling,” but we find it delightful.
Bow Down Yoga - This is the blog of Sofi Dillof, an advanced certified Jivamutki instructor. Here, you can ask Sofi questions, learn more about yoga and sign up for classes.
Chai & Yoga - Heidi writes this blog about yoga, healthy cooking, reading, traveling and more. She has been studying yoga for over six years.
City of Gems - This is a fantastic Live Journal about yoga. From personal experiences to practical tips, you will enjoy reading City of Gems.
CRON yogitect - Here, you will learn more about Ashtanga yoga and the calorie restriction optimal nutrition (CRON) diet.
Cupcakes & Yoga - Here is a blog that shares the love of both yoga and cupcakes. Yes, it’s as quirky as it sounds and we adore it.
Dada Veda’s Yoga Blog - Dada Vedaprajinananda offers his wisdom on yoga and the world on this blog. You will also find links to Dada’s music. Do yourself a favor and learn more about this man.
donutszenmom - This blog has been updated since 2005. It is an anonymously written personal blog about yoga, zen and family.
Downward Deegs - Lauren has been a yogini for five years and shares her most interesting yoga experiences here.
driste - This is another yoga enthusiasts reflections on the study, as well as how it relates to life.
Elsie’s Yoga Class - Here, Elsie offers free online yoga classes, complete with helpful pictures and added resources.
Eoin Finn Yoga - Eoin Finn writes this enlightening blog. Finn is a disciple of yoga, Eastern and Western philosophy, martial arts and meditation.
e-Sutra - Leslie Kaminoff writes this blog. He is a yoga educator who has been inspired by tradition of T.K.V.Desikachar.
Everyday Yogini - Nona Jordan writes this blog. She is a certified instructor who has experiences with many branches of yoga. Learn more about her, from her and with her on this blog.
Everything Yoga - This is one of the best yoga resources on the Web, period. Here, you will find tips on beginning or improving your techniques, as well as recommendations for new yoga products.
Grounding Thru the Sit Bones… - Brenda Plakans writes this yoga blog. She is a yoga teacher who has been studying Iyengar-style yoga for 17 years.
Hip Tranquil Chick - This long-running blog chronicles the journey of a hip chick who is balancing yoga with her fabulous lifestyle.
In Limine: On the Threshold, At the Beginning - This blog boasts a long, poignant name, which gives you a good indication of what you will find here. This is a thought-provoking blog on life through the exploration of yoga.
insideowl - This is a personal blog that covers many topics. However, the author does update the site with yoga journals here and there. Yoga enthusiasts should benefit from those entries.
Kundalini Yoga & Chakras Balancing - Here, you will learn more about the Kundalini discipline of yoga, as well as how to balance your chakras.
Just Breathe - Nadine Fawell is a “a yoga teacher, yoga practitioner, yoga-obsessive” who relates all of her life experiences to the practice.
Linda’s Yoga Journey - Here, blogger Linda chronicles her trips to India as she studies her passions “along the yoga path.”
Living Yoga Blog - This is the official blog of Living Yoga a documentary on the history of yoga. Learn more about yoga and the film here.
MahaMando - This is the yoga-related blog off a “21st century seeker” in Santa Monica.
My Third Eye Itches - Although this blog has recently ceased its updates, you should definitely check out its archives. This is a satirical look at modern yoga and is absolutely hilarious.
My Yoga Blog - This is Ursula’s notes on yoga and life. She started secretly writing in 2000 and then decided to start a blog. It is updated very frequently.
My Yoga Mentor - This blog is written by Bridget Chaney Lennon, a yoga instructor and nutritionist. Learn more about yoga, as well as Bridget’s philosophies, on this informative site.
My Yoga Online - This is a large resource for information on yoga, pilates, green living and meditation.
Mysore Musings - Here, you will read the musings of a yoga, book and food lover. Informative and amusing, this is a personal blog that yoga buffs should check out.
namasteph yoga blog - Stephanie is both a student and teacher of yoga. She does not claim to be an expert in the subject, but presents a wonderful blog on yoga and life.
Nobodhis Yoga Journal - This anonymously written yoga journal is updated by an Australian female. Learn with her by reading about this personal journey.
North Attleboro Yoga Blog - This blog offers yoga information from the Aura Wellness Center in downtown Attleboro, MA. Most of the articles are written by Paul Jerard.
Om Shanti: A Yoga Blog - This blog is dedicated to a variety of yoga topics, including health news and product reviews.
The Only Ashtangi in the Village - This is a more of a personal blog than a guide on yoga. However, it is a good read and you may relate to the author’s journey through life with yoga.
Park Cities Yoga - This is the official blog of a popular yoga studio. Learn more about the practice of yoga, as well as various classes offered by Park Cities Yoga.
PeaceLoveYoga - Here is a traveling, studying lover of Ashtangi yoga. Her adventures, lessons and photographs are fascinating.
Playin’ the Edge - You will find some inspirational thoughts about yoga, life and many other topics here.
The Power of Yoga - This blog follows the author’s journey to wellness through the practice of yoga. It is both educational and touching.
Prana Journal - This online journal encourages self-discovery through the practice of yoga.
Reflections for Yoga Teachers - Although it is directed mainly at yoga teachers, this blog should be of interest to yoga students as well. It offers inspiration to those who teach yoga.
Reflections on Yoga - From the same author as the blog above, this site is about the love of yoga in general. Everyone should benefit from this blog, as it provides inspiration to both students and teachers.
Sahaja Yoga Blog - This blog is written by an expert in all things yoga. It offers enlightening posts, including audio and videos of true yoga masters.
Samadhi & the City - This is a group blog about yoga practice in the large cities of Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.
Shiny Yoga* - This blog is written by a full-time publicist who also works as a yoga instructor at night. She teaches Dynamic Hatha Yoga in a flowing vinyasa style.
Skeptic Yogi - Here is a unique perspective from a skeptic yogi who balances an ancient practice in a modern world.
Souljerky - This site offers yoga-related news with some much-appreciated wit. A favorite amongst many yoga lovers, do not let this blog pass you by.
Teacher Tells All - Here, yoga teacher Erica Rodefer discusses her experiences with yoga studios and students.
Teaching Kids Yoga - According to this blogger, leadership begins in toddler-hood! This is a unique and fascinating look at yoga through the eyes of a children’s instructor.
Total - Health - Yoga - and More - This blog is written by Kris, yoga and meditation guide. Learn more about yoga and your overall health here.
Trinity Yoga - This is a group blog by both students and teachers. Here, you will learn more about yoga, asanas, charkas and more.
True Yoga - Leanne writes this blog. She owns a yoga studio and has studied with some of the finest yoga masters, including Baron Baptiste, Sharon Gannon and David Life, Eric Schiffman, Tim Miller, Saul David Raye, Bryan Kest and Manju Jois.
Visions of Cody - This is an online magazine that offers humor on ashtanga yoga. Why should yogis be too serious, anyway?
Woke Up This Morning - Here are more contemplations on life, mankind and the ancient art of yoga. The author is contemplative and hopeful, making for an inspiring read.
Yeah Dave Yoga - This fantastically written and attractively designed yoga blog is written by Yahoo’s Mind-Body Expert, David Romanelli.
Yoga Abode - Yoga Abode is an online magazine that includes a shop, community and blog. Lucia Cockcroft is the editor of this fine resource for all things yoga.
Yoga Adhaya - Learn about the various branches of yoga here, as well as its many benefits. Although it isn’t updated as regularly as other blogs, there is a lot of important information here.
Yoga Basics - This useful blog offers yoga news, trends and happenings throughout the world.
yogabeans! - This has to be one of the funniest blogs we’ve come across in a long time. Here, you will find photos of plastic action figures demonstrating Ashtanga yoga poses.
yoga BLOG by abellaYoga - Here, you can learn all about various studies of yoga, as well as ask questions of the resident expert.
Yoga Buzz - This topical and regularly updated blog covers the latest health news concerning yoga.
Yoga Chickie - As the blogger describes it, this site is “chicken soup for the navel gazing soul.” You should find some inspiration for the yoga mat here.
YogaGlamGirl’s Weblog - This is one woman’s musings on the journey to a healthy life. A yoga enthusiast, she is also interested in holistic health, Japanese cooking and zen.
yoga gumbo - This blog is a nice gumbo with yoga, parenting and cooking mixed together. Regularly updated and always entertaining, there is something for everyone here.
YogaHug - This is a group blog that offers news, resources and tips and for yoga enthusiasts. Regularly updated, it should serve most yoga lovers well.
The Yoga Instructor Diaries - This is another informative and inspiring blog written by a yoga teacher. This author practices in Malaysia.
yoga life: love, truth, beauty. here. now. - This blog offers practices, techniques and reflections on yoga. It is written by a yoga instructor who offers group and private classes.
Yoga Like Salt - Here, a yoga teacher in a small North Carolina town offers essays on her experiences.
Yoga, On and Off the Mat - Brooke Hewes writes this column on Hatha, Pranayama and other disciplines of yoga.
Yoga on the Hudson - Lori Smith is the author of this attractive blog. She is a freelance marketing and PR consultant who lives for yoga.
Yoga Peeps - This blog offers yoga news, interviews with yoga personalities, plus other related topics.
Yoga Podcast Jam with the JivaDiva - This podcast is hosted by Alanna, a Jivamukti yoga teacher. Here, she offers great advice, such as explaining poses in detail.
Yoga Teacher Training - This extremely informative blog has been updated since mid-2005. It offers many tips and resources for yoga teachers both new and experienced.
Yoga Vermont - Not only will you learn more about yoga on this blog, you will see some beautiful photographs of scenic Vermont.
Yoga With John dot Com - John Calabria writes this blog. A humanitarian and yoga instructor, this blog is part of a larger site that offers information on his classes. There is a lot of wisdom here to soak up.
Yogi Dee’s Survival Yoga for the 21st Century - Dee Greenburg writes this lovely yoga blog, sharing her knowledge and other tidbits that may help your day seem a little brighter.
The Yogini From Manila - This blog chronicles the journey of Jane, Jane, a Filipina from Manila who practices hatha vinyasa yoga.
Yogini’s Quest - As the name would suggest, this is one yogini’s journey through life. Here, she writes about yoga, friends, astrology and more.
Meditation
There are many methods of meditation that may not involve yoga. Visit the sites below and start relieving your stress today.
About Holistic Healing - Phylameana lila Des updates this blog about holistic healing and meditation. She is certified in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki and the Science of Intuition from the Holos Institutes of Health.
The Atma Jyoti Blog - This blog is a service of the Atma Jyoti Ashram in New Mexico. Learn more about meditation and spiritualism through this inspiring site.
Ayurveda and Yoga Blog - Although this could have been placed in the category above, it is equally important for its coverage of various meditation techniques and other healthy topics.
De Die In Diem - Here are blogger Gartenfische’s thoughts on God, contemplative Christianity, meditation, family and more.
Lifechoice Meditation Blog - This site offers research and techniques to assist you with your meditation. The articles here are useful, though the blog isn’t updated as much as some of the others on this list.
Meditation Blogger - Meditation Blogger is written by Richard Latham. Here, he offers exercises with discussion for self enlightenment.
Meditation Zeitgeist - This blog offers regular collections of links to articles on meditation. It is a great resource for a variety of opinions.
Marita’s Daily Relaxation Blog - Here you will find relaxing music, videos, pictures and words to aid your meditation.
Meditation DNA - This site was created to help assist people with their meditation. Regularly updated, it provides useful tools for your spiritual and mental journey.
Meditation is Easy - Learn to solve your problems through meditation on this site. It is full of useful and enlightening articles.
Natural Holistic Health Blog - This blog will help you to achieve overall health through holistic means. Meditation is one of those means, which is discussed on the site.
Real Relaxation - Konstantin Koss is a wellness guide and knows how to truly relax at any place, any time. Learn some of Konstantin’s secrets here.
Ursi’s Eso Garden - Here is an esoteric guide to a happier life. Learn more about relaxation and meditation here.
Write Spirit - This is an inspirational blog written by Tejvan Pettinger, a meditation student of Sri Chinmoy who lives in Oxford.
Zencast - These regularly posted blogcasts on zen are related to improving your meditation techniques and your spiritual journey.
The Zennist - This blog goes to the very heart of zen, which should aid you in your meditation techniques.

我的書庫

整理一下自己的瑜珈書櫃，其實，常常有邊讀邊放的壞習慣，還有心肝很大的同時讀不同書的壞習慣，所以書常常被到處放置。
原本以為自己的library已經不少，但是，這樣看起來，還真是沒啥了不起。這群是有一起帶來上海的愛書們，還有一些放在台北家中。還有很多放在書店的架上......
分享一下，之前ＴＴ時老師給的書單，當然都是英文書，也不容易買到，但是我不得說，關於瑜珈的專業書，國外的出版真的比較多、比較專業，一些印度哲學經典也被翻譯和詮釋比較多，標成紫色的不是已經有的就是想要讀的！
Required Texts
The Heart of Yoga, TKV Desikachar
Anusara Yoga Teacher’s Manual, John Friend
A Path with Heart, Jack Kornfield
Recommended Texts

Philosophy
*The Essence of Yoga (Yoga Sutras), Bernard Bouenchaud
The Secret Power of Yoga (Yoga Sutras), Nischala Joy Devi

Viniyoga
* Yoga for Wellness, Gary Kraftsow
Yoga of Heart, Mark Whitwell
Yoga for Transformation, Gary Kraftsow

Iyengar Yoga
* Light on Yoga, BKS Iyengar
Relax and Renew, Judith Lasater

Pranayama
The Yoga of Breath, Richard Rosen
*Yoga Breathing, Richard Freeman (CD’s)

Anatomy*The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga, Ray Long; Chris MacivorThe Anatomy of Movement, Blandine C. Germain
The Anatomy Coloring Book, Wynn Kapit; Laurence M. Elson

Esoteric Anatomy/Psychology
Eastern Body, Western Mind & Wheels of Life, Anodea Judith

Buddhism
Buddhism Without Beliefs, Stephen Batchelor
The Places That Scare You, Pema Chodron (or any books by Pema Chodron)

Ayurveda & Nutrition
*Ayurvedic Healing, David Frawley
Yoga and Ayurveda, David Frawley
A Life of Balance, Maya Tiwari
Nourishing Wisdom, Marc David

Kripalu Yoga
Yoga & The Quest for the True Self, Stephen Cope

Yin/Yang Yoga
Insight Yoga, Sarah Powers (DVD)

Bihar School of Yoga
*Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha, Swami Satyananda
Yoga Nidra, Swami Satyananda(or any of the many books published by the Bihar School of Yoga)

Philosophy
How Yoga Works, Geshe Michael Roach & Christie McNally
The Yoga Sutras, Chip Hartranft
The Bhagavad Gita, S. Radhakrishnan (order from www.natarajbooks.com)
*The Yoga Matrix, Richard Freeman (CD’s)
The Power of Now, The New Earth, Eckhart Tolle

Ethics
The Ethics of Caring, Kylea Taylor; Jack Kornfield

Business
The Business of Teaching Yoga, Larry Payne

Women’s Yoga
Yogini, Janice Gates

Basics
Yoga for Dummies, Georg Feuerstein
Meditation for Dummies, Stephan Bodian; Dean Ornish

* highly recommended

Anusara研習課

前天在閒晃時，突然發現我的老師Jonas要到台灣開課！！！

此次是林正雄老師邀請他來開課的，我之前就有聽Jonas說過，林老師一直有和他保持聯絡，也希望他去台灣開課！這次真的成行! 台灣的朋友有福啦!!

Jonas是個很專業的老師，本身是物理治療師，擁有Anusara認證的老師，也是目前少有的泰式按摩瑜珈專業老師！　我前天寫信去問了他這個課程，他說已經客滿囉～～　哇！真是熱門！！好像才開放報名幾天而已..... 有報到名的同學，真羨慕你～～

桂花香

我必須承認，我現在才覺得上海才開始變得可愛一點。
最大的原因，是因為秋天到了！
整個城市的面貌和人們好像都有點不同。
可能是溫度降低了點，心也涼快起來，
可能是陽光照射的角度改變了，
可能是夜晚比較早沉下來，
可能是家隔壁的建築工地不太打鑽了，
可能是大閘蟹上市，柿子也紅了，
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還有，這個時候，可能是因為空氣中充滿桂花香～
在台北時散步的小公園也有時會透出桂花香，可總看不到桂花在哪，總是要駐足深呼吸一會才可確認。
小小的花蕊，卻香氣十足，香味就足以證明了存在！
在上海這陣子，只要一出門，我就容易被桂花香迷惑！
路上總是會飄出幽幽的花香～讓不愛出門的我，出門時多了樂趣和好心情～　
所以才會發現，原來這麼多地方種著桂花樹啊！
我必須承認，我還蠻迷戀桂花香的，幽幽的，更容易讓我聯想到桂花茶、桂花糖、桂花烏梅汁、桂花蓮藕糯米‧‧
九月底時聽朋友說，最近在杭州有桂花雨可以看。我問了個笨問題，桂花不是八月開的嗎？都九月底了，朋友說，是農曆八月桂花香！
這是我們小區的桂花樹，

動機

　昨晚繼續讀完＂快樂－達賴喇嘛的人生智慧＂，在＂解除焦慮，建立自信＂的章節中，他給了建議＂只要問題可以解決，就沒有什麼好擔憂的。如果問題解決不了，也找不出方法，那麼也根本不需要擔憂，因為你在擔心也一樣於事無補呀！＂這是這篇的開頭，而且也是粗體黑字！會考！這個概念，我在＂給媽媽的佛法書＂中也引用這是出自寂天菩薩所寫的＂入菩薩行論＂中＂如果事情可以彌補，何必如此不快樂，而如果事情無法彌補，那麼，仍沒有道理要不快樂。＂

這篇文章中，達賴承認就算現在，當在公開演講或教學時，他還是會焦慮。作者問他，都如何處理這種焦慮？達賴回答＂適當的動機＂與＂誠實＂，是克服焦慮與恐懼的關鍵！達賴說＂我會提醒自己，我之所以要演講，是為了帶給人們一點幫助，而不是要表現我有多偉大。所以我知道的，我就能像他們說明。而不知道的也沒關係，我會說：對我來說，這是很困難的！我沒有必要假裝或隱瞞什麼。＂

這讓我想到，我也是，對於教課，總會有一些焦慮，擔心若是學生中有高手，擔心自己表現不好，擔心自己還有很多不會，擔心有學生會不喜歡我上的課....

我記得在Chris的workshop，她分享John Friend大師的經驗。John的workshop通常可以大到有一、兩百人，在這樣的教課中，要怎樣照顧到每個學生？！第一個原則是＂see the good!＂老師需要有Eagle view，永遠先宏觀的看到好的一面，看到學生展現美好的地方，而不是就只有看到哪裡做錯、姿勢不對！

另外一個重點，就是＂remember your intention!＂，記得自己教學的初衷！John 說永遠記得你教課的intention! 所以在兩百人的大場面時，你的intention才可以幫助你穩定的教課，才可以感染擴散給課堂的每一個人！　當時，我對這個intention的概念，似懂非懂。

直到讀到達賴的這篇文章才豁然開朗。達賴說著他的經驗：當遇到很嚴重、危急的狀況，而人們又太過信賴我，但有些是超乎我的能力。在這種焦慮下，我回到最重要的動機。我會不斷提醒自己：只要我是誠心想幫助人，盡力而為就行了。只要動機純正，心懷憐憫，就算做錯了或失敗了也沒有什麼好後悔的！　

＂真誠的動機使你不再懼怕，而且充滿自信。若是你的動機是要欺騙人，那當你失敗時就會變得很緊張。＂

我想過了，在瑜珈路上，論柔軟度或是肌耐力，永遠都有人比你更軟、更強壯！論哲學知識、心靈成長，永遠有前輩在前方！所以，其實沒必要焦慮比不上別人！只要在自己的路上專心學習，感知道自己的進步和成長才是正道！
在教學上，不是要跟學生炫耀自己有多利害，而是要永遠記得，I am here to serve! 我是來幫助大家的！就像當初想當老師的初衷，教瑜珈是傳福報的！

上海不明白1

這篇只是要分享許多對上海的不明白.....沒有Judgement! 純粹真的是不明白.....

都聽說上海人在前幾年時興穿睡衣上街，但也聽這裡認識的上海朋友說過，最近已經很少見了。
但, 這是在新天地吃完brunch之後，看到的一對年輕夫婦，真的穿著睡衣推著嬰兒車，從容的漫遊在新天地的廣場。不明白的是，新天地附近大部分都是商業區，就算有住家，在這區都是豪宅，所以這對夫婦可以漫遊到這裡，表示他們也是豪宅的住戶？？！！(圖一)

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在方兵中路上的熱鬧市集，處處都有有趣的事物。這是其中令我驚訝不已的。
這個小攤，抬上擺著＂免費檢查，藥物植牙＂。我正在想什麼是藥物植牙的當時，往旁一望↘
哇！這位端坐的太太，口中冒出陣陣白灰！ 原來現場就開始磨牙、鑽牙、補牙囉！！而且，還不只有這攤，附近還有幾攤做一樣的生意的！(圖二)

傻眼中　　

站上墊子就對了！

最近才想通這件事
對於每天練習這件事
不用想太多
只要時間到
站上墊子
就對了
不管今天有多懶、
有多少事要煩、
有多餓、
或是還很撐‧‧‧
Practice! Practice! Practice!
站上墊子，all will come~~~
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人總是會發懶，睡醒後總是會賴床，總是有一堆藉口發懶，我是說我啦.... 之前也早就聽過，自己的練習要規律，要自律，也讀過YJ常說的在家練習的tips，但是，我發現好像只有這一個方法對我最有用，站上墊子，就對了！！本來只想做十分鐘的，但總是玩了九十分鐘以上.....

上海人像

拍了一些街景，但是總覺得這些拍人的照片好像特別有故事.....

Walk the yoga talk

讀了我的TT老師Sara所寫的一篇文章，As a yogi, the question is no longer, “What advanced pose can I do?”, but “Can I walk my talk?” 對於一個yogi來說，重點已經不是可以做到哪些高難度的動作，而是我是否有身體力行?

“Walk the talk” 翻成身體力行好像就馬上遜掉一點，但是這是我目前可以想到的。文章中Sara說到他目前的忙碌生活，讓之前可以從容進行的瑜珈練習和靜坐變的不太可能，但他可以做的，就是把墊子上的練習搬到繁忙的生活節奏中，他可以做的就是找到自己的呼吸，還有保持與自己心的連結，”stay connected to my heart.”

這是許多老師說過的話，也是我常對學生說的 “真正的瑜珈是在墊子之外”，有個認真不缺課的學生問過我說　＂他很喜歡上瑜珈課是因為上課時很舒服很快樂，但是下課後呢？該如何繼續擁有這樣的感覺。＂

其實，很簡單就是把瑜珈搬到生活中。把瑜珈動作嗎？那只是一部分，把瑜珈動作嗎？那只是一部分，因為在瑜珈體位法的練習中你會更對身體有覺知，所以你身體也不再會彎腰駝背。但是，更受用的是你在瑜珈墊上學習到的專注力，帶到對生活中事物的專注，進而提升的覺知度，再加上對慈悲心的培養，你會發覺生活中的更多幸福，所以當然會更快樂。

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這真的是我的經驗，前陣子跟自己在乎的人常吵架，一吵架就生氣，然後就傷心，接著自己就一直在低沉的情緒中徘徊。突然有一天，我驚覺這種事已經發生很多次，我不喜歡這樣的模式，我不喜歡讓自己這樣down，我為什麼要讓自己這樣不開心。我想了想， “一切不開心都是因我自己而起＂，哇！這句話可是葛老說過的，真的驗證，會吵架都是因為我執意，他不依，不依就算了，我還執著，所以就生氣，生氣了還不原諒，就開始傷心了，開始在負面情緒中打轉。是我把自己關在這個籠子裡的，是我讓自己難過的，傻瓜！在After Ecstasy, the Laundry 中就有一段提到 “Forgiveness is the heart’s capacity to release its grasp on the pains of the past and free itself to go on.” 所以，寬恕別人就是釋放了自己。　這麼一想，就瞭了，那當初更何苦要生氣先呢？呵！　想通了，打斷這個循環之後，就真的很少生氣了。

呵～　我想，I am walking my yoga talk now!!　At least, trying to!