This blog deals with spirituality beyond scriptures, worship and concepts of right & wrong. It deals with the pathless path towards realization, where all concepts and perceptions cease. Realization is a state of consciousness and not a place you reach for so all aspects of existence will be a part of this blog. Once your intent is a spiritual transformation, all questions become spiritual. Keep your mind open as the content may not always appear to suit the ordinary definition of spirituality.
Prana Yoga Teacher College
shakti mhi is the Co-Founder of Prana Yoga Teacher College (est. 1982), Canada's only accredited institution of higher learning for yoga teacher training. Students of Prana Yoga Teacher College are given the opportunity to expand their knowledge, heighten their awareness and acquire the skills and tools to teach yoga from an authentic place within themselves.
For more information on Yoga Teacher Training programs, and workshops please visit www.pranayogacollege.com or email info@pranayogacollege.com
~ Hatha Yoga classes with shakti mhi
~ India tour with shakti mhi
~ Yoga and Silence Retreat with shakti mhi
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June 5th, 2008 by shakti
Dear shakti & Daniel,
Keiki and I will be moving back to Hong Kong at the end of April, and we would like to say thank you to you both, for all that you’ve taught and shared with us during our teacher trainings.
In the last few months, we have enjoyed teaching yoga here in Vancouver, loved it, and know that and we will continue our journey both as a teacher and as a student, after moving to Hong Kong.
We are deeply indebted to you both, our inspirational teachers, and look forward to attending your classes and workshops again in the nearest future.
Please continue sharing this wonderful knowledge and continue inspiring others like you have did for us.
Wishing you (and all Prana staff) our Best Wishes,
Ann & Keiki
April 2008
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June 4th, 2008 by shakti
to whom it may concern,
i am very interested in yoga. In fact, I am representing yoga in a contest i am entering. In looking through your website, there was a lot of unique clothing in the pictures.. I was hoping that you would be able to provide any advice to me as to where i could buy clothing like that shown on your site. I don’t feel that lululemon and other clothing companies really show the cultural and historical components of yoga, which is what i am hoping to represent in this contest.
I greatly appreciate any help you could provide,
Thank you so much for your time,
S
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Dear S
The cultural and historical components of yoga cannot be represented in a contest, as a contest is the exact opposite of what yoga is all about. The moment you represent yoga in any connotation of contest, the yoga vanishes and all that is left is a poor interpretation of what westerners perceive as yoga. In these cases the spiritual yoga discipline gets replaced by sexy clothes, trendy yoga mats, and spaceship-like bottles of water.
The traditional attire of the yogis is their state of consciousness.
Namaste
shakti mhi
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May 30th, 2008 by shakti
Hello Shakti!.. i’m pleased that you recovered in such a good way!.
I’ve been doing sadhana since i finished the TT, and everyday i enjoy more the benefits of the pranayama practise. I’ve experienced many things when doing pranayama, sometimes when i hold the breath i feel like i’m going to faint but at the same time i like the feeling!, and right after that is like a deep silence comes, which i enjoyed even more!.. is that feeling ‘normal’?..
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Dear Fernando
If you like the way it feels and you enjoy the deep silence, it can only be good for you, as long as you do not faint. Fainting in Pranayama is an indication of crossing your limit, doing so, can happen only when you practice with a force. If we force the practice it means we let the mind take over the practice as only the mind forces. Pranayama must be done effortlessly otherwise instead of creating and expanding the energy, you consume it.
Namaste
shakti
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May 15th, 2008 by Karen
Dear Shakti,
I did your TTC in Thailand in 2006 and enjoyed it more than words can say. I now want to do more teacher training but cannot come to Canada for 1-2 months to do your level 2 because of work. There is a very good Satyananda yoga centre near where I live and I have applied to do a two year teacher training course with them starting late this year. I have no doubt about the authenticity of the course or the teachers, they are wonderful and teach from the heart. However, my only reservation is that I don’t love the Satyananda style as much as I love the prana yoga style. But many of the most important elements are there for me. I don’t like the fact that the classes don’t flow.
Having said that, I think this may be the best quality teacher training in Ireland. Should I go ahead and do it, trying to ignore the aspect of flow and bring my own style to it afterwards? I’m confused. What do you think?
Peace and Love,
Karen
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Hi Karen
It is nice to hear from you.
Level 1 deals mainly with the asanas and methods, and tools to teach them. Level 2 is supposed to expand the teacher’s knowledge on other aspects of yoga. If the course deals mainly in teaching the asanas, it is not necessary for you to do it as it will be redundant, especially if you are not fond of their style. But if the asanas are a small component of the course and your intuition tells you that the teaching is deep, valuable and clean of new age nonsense, go for it.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Namaste
shakti
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April 9th, 2008 by shakti
Dear shakti,
I have just moved to a smaller town and the teaching opportunities here are MINIMAL. There is a yoga studio in town but their classes now are not that full as it is. During these few years while I am here (I’ve moved to go back to university) should I be concerned that I won’t be teaching as often as I was before? My instincts tell me that it will pass and that it will all unfold as it is supposed to… and I’m ok with that. I just thought that I would turn to my teacher for some guidance in case there is something I am not thinking of.
I hope this finds you well. I love the new hair cut!
With love,
Joanne
shakti’s response is below in red.
Dear Joanne,
Do not waste your time by assuming what is coming or by being concerned as a result of comparing your future that is not in existence yet, or with what occurred in the past that is not in existence any more.
Assumptions and concerns are what freezes us from being creative and authentic, as you already set the tone in your mind for how things should unfold in reality.
Do what ever needs to be done.
Teaching one class is like teaching the whole word.
Be creative and come from the right intention, quality and love, versus quantity.
You said you are going to university. University is already a great opportunity for teaching. You have endless students that need yoga. You may need to educate them about the power of yoga. Do it step by step. Maybe you can offer in one of the many university events an open class introducing yoga. Maybe you can write in the university news letter about yoga. Offer classes to the staff members. Place posters on the boards. Enhance the yoga benefits for students: increasing concentration, relaxing the nervous system, helps to sleep better etc. Create one evening where people can come and meditate together. Become the yoga expert for your university. The sky is the limit.
Start teaching one class and the rest will roll on its own.
Love shakti
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