“From the Gross to the Subtle” is derived from my first interaction with my teacher, Swami J.  I was presumptuous enough to be facilitating a 200-hour teacher’s training program.  Yoga Alliance requires 40 hours of philosophy for a program to receive accreditation. I inquired about the Koshas, the progressive layers of “illusion” which cause the individual to appear as separate from the Eternal Nondual. My goal is to assist others with establishing a relationship with that “core”-the Center of Consciousness— which has innumerable names.

This blog is a labor of love and a work in progress.  I intend to offer instruction, share insights, and inspire with submissions from featured guests.  My friends are like you: parents and full-time workers, and they have a crazy busy lifestyle.

I realize that many teachers of mystical traditions, albeit amazing, lead a nontraditional (often renunciate) lifestyle. I want to make these teachings accessible and empower others to understand that enlightenment is now—in the mundane, everyday world. It is available in tough and tumultuous times.

Additionally, I notice that many yoga blogs, although beautiful, often focus on posture practice and exotic locations. I have no qualms with these trends; I love to travel. However, like most of you, my life is around a 40-mile radius. You don’t have to go anywhere to have a retreat. Retreat means going into your Self. Your practices bring you deeper into your life; they do not remove you from it. We need to find peace, tranquility, and who we really are now in the busyness. 

I try to be disciplined, and I have been more successful lately than in previous incarnations of myself. I do something every day, and I give myself grace when I have to abridge or modify my practice—on rare occasions, I simply touch the meditation cushion. But I try not to let that happen too often. 

If you are new to Yoga meditation, start with the “Simple Tips“ category —the categories are to the right of the screen on a desktop and way down below the “Home” page if you’re on a mobile device!!! If you have more experience, you may enjoy the “Insights” category. Or you may prefer to try a streaming “Guided Practice.” More will be coming, including an extensive Asana section. Let’s see what happens. I hope it is useful.

Om Shanti Namasté
ओम शांति नमस