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Entries from October 23rd, 2007

Is Yoga Dangerous?

October 23rd, 2007 · 1 Comment · Yoga

The suggestion that Yoga is dangerous might be born out by the historical secrecy surrounding the practice – Yoga was, after all, a verbal tradition, passed down one by one from guru to initiate, somewhere in the forests or mountains, outside of the traditional hierarchy of authority. I guess that’s the romantic viewpoint. The opposing [...]

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Concert Review: Phil Lesh & Friends in Boston, MA 10/10/07

October 22nd, 2007 · No Comments · Music

Concert Review:
Phil Lesh & Friends
Orpheum Theatre
Boston, MA
10/10/07
Listen to show here (thanks tapers!)
The jury has reached their verdict. We have found Mr. Phil Lesh, formerly of the Grateful Dead, to be the new Godfather of rock and roll. Sorry, JB, but there’s a new Godfather in town and you’ll recognize him by his big brown bass.
Since [...]

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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Book 1

October 12th, 2007 · No Comments · Yoga

Plain ol’ Patanjali Book 1:1.1 It’s time to talk about Yoga!1.2 Yoga is the state of non-thinking1.3 When you’re in the state of non-thinking your true Self is revealed1.4 Otherwise, you’ll believe that you really are your thoughts
1.5 There are 5 main types of thoughts and they can either be a help or a hindrance [...]

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