Sunday, July 31, 2011

Day 2: Govinda Kai Retreat in Tali

Today, I had a wonderful practice. My backbends and Kapotasana were deep and grounded. As with previous seasons, G being here is a premonition, a catalyst, a certain kind of strengthening.

I forgot to bring my notebook for his sessions so I am recalling this from memory. The lessons sing to me.

We need to reclaim our ritual of storytelling and deeply listen to stories that people tell.

Everyday, we find ourselves in rabbit holes and that is more reflective of reality.

Reality is not a backdrop that does not change. It is not linear and logical and sensible. It is alive and changing. We are connected to reality.

The structures are breaking down in these times and there is an opportunity to recreate the stories we've told ourselves. Collectively, around the world, our baseline story is changing.

Practice. We practice on the mat. We practice on an emotional level.
Jealousy is the Kapotasana of emotions - we need to be gentle as we get to know the deeper emotions - don't jump straight away.

This is the time of renaissance - the time for reviving art, reaching deep and connecting to our souls. There is a collective consciousness that is already unfolding in a more palpable manner.

We need to tap into our creative abilities. Not merely be reactive to circumstances and irritation.

Our thoughts are manifesting faster than ever. We are all connected deeply.

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Yes. We are.
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Highlights: Stone-oven baked pizza, laughter, 5 hour brunch and controversial conversations, champagne, rain, vegetarian tocino and mongo, chanting with percussions...
That night I saw a beautiful Tuko in our bathroom. Lucky.

Prasarita Padotanasana Photos taken by Govinda Kai




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