As a physical practice yoga liberates patterns of tension and stuck energy in the body, just as meditation helps liberate the mind. Both help us experience deeper connection to spirit. As we benefit from our personal practice, aligning ourselves with our own positive nature, the natural expression of our increased sense of well-being is expressed through metta, a term which means “loving-kindness”.
We’ll begin this practice with a brief talk introducing The Four Immeasurables of Buddhism: metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (joy) and upekkha (equanimity). We’ll then flow through gentle meditative movements infusing metta phrases into each breath and movement, gradually building in intensity to fuel these states within ourselves. Our practice concludes with a Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation, offering prayers and well-wishes to ripple out into the world and toward the people in our lives. No yoga experience is necessary; all are welcome! All participants will receive a beautiful keepsake and handouts to remind them of the mantras and simplified practice to do at home.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion.
—Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Saturday, Feb 25
2:00–4:15 pm
$35 advance / $40 day of event
Uma has been in love with the teachings of the Buddha ever since she was 9 years old and tip-toed into the Byudo-In Temple in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Upon discovering yoga in the mid-90s she knew instantly it is was her dharma to share the benefits of these wonderful practices and teachings with others. Uma is endlessly fascinated by the intersection of Buddhist and classical yoga teachings, as many of the philosophies and concepts are shared between the two.