Dear Yogis,
It is Christmas break. STUDY THE GITA WITH US – the third time through this amazing text.Every Monday at 6.30 on zoom (by donation).
Let us take a voyage through the sacred texts together—not to go back in time, but rather to discover how this universal ancient wisdom can spark the answers we need to live more fully today. Explore how these teachings can help in every area of life: work, family, relationships, emotions, spirituality…
We start by studying the book The Bhagavad Gita, which shares the interpretation of this scripture by Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the bestselling classic Autobiography of a Yogi.
What is the Bhagavad Gita? The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient scripture based on the conversation between the God-like being Krishna and the leader of the Pandava army, Arjuna, as they begin the war of Kurukshetra in the longest epic in the world, the Mahabharata. This battle is an allegory of the spiritual path with the five Pandava brothers trying to overcome the bad habits represented by their cousins, the 100 Kaurava brothers. The Pandava brothers each stand for one of the first five chakras and represent the more positive qualities of man like divine calmness and self-control.
Krishna imparts his wisdom upon Arjuna as if he is a devotee seeking the true path towards enlightenment. Their conversation reveals a greater universal understanding of meditation and life. It leaves the space for us to choose how to apply that knowledge to our own lives and discover our fullest potential.
Why I study the Bhagavad Gita: This book has made it easier for me to relate to the spiritual path because it does not command us exactly what to do. It invites us to share the consciousness that we wish to uphold, and then it is up to us to figure out how to apply that understanding in our own unique way in each of our lives.
It can transform your life by inviting a deeper grasp of truth, of other people and of how to relate most smoothly and calmly to this world. It can guide to create a life with less tension where grace flows more smoothly and effortlessly. It helps in the quest to understand how a meditation practice relates to daily life. It invites you to share more love. It has layers of depth so it can be read over and over with something new to learn and comprehend each time. I wish everyone could share the potential ease in life gained from the wisdom in this book.
Is the Bhagavad Gita Timeless? With over 23 million people watching Game of Thrones, why do we question if people would be interested in reading about outdated battle scenes or ways of living. Of course, the ancient scripture, Bhagavad Gita, is not meant for entertainment, but to find an understanding that awakens people to their highest possibilities. I believe the intention behind the Bhagavad Gita is to lay a supportive foundation that can be applied to any path and any life.
THE GITA. I look forward to embarking on this voyage with you! Email for an appointment over Christmas (a great present). yogafirst2@bigpond.com
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YOGA CLASSES AND STUDIO TIMES….. Last yoga class for the year. Monday 18th December.
TAROT AND GITA READINGS – BY APPOINTMENT. yogafirst2@bigpond.com
ZOOM GITA Monday evening at 6.30pm. Although there is no charge, if you can, I would appreciate a small donation (or a big one!). To donate go to the web site www.yogabeautiful.com.au and click on PAY VIA PAY PAL
Windarring Yoga – Tues. x 2 +Thurs. x 1. (some Fridays?). Last class 22nd December.
STUDIO YOGA WOODEND: Monday Hatha 1pm (full) Mon. 2.15, Wednesday Restorative 1pm
THE YOGA LUNCHEON: Will update as soon as we have a date for the next one.
SEE YOU IN THE STUDIO and in the gallery.
NAMASTE – JAHNE