Tag Archives: Australian College of Classical Yoga

Sit with your anger, dive deep through pain

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Mataji

A few days ago I sat with a spiritual community in trauma.  Their spiritual leader was in disgrace from allegations of sexual impropriety. The hall that is normally full was half-empty, and of those attending, half were quietly weeping.  The … Continue reading →

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Let ’em think what they like!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Mataji

Do you try to make sure people  understand you?  Waste of time!  After you have said your bit as best you can, take as a given that your hearers will filter your communication through their own preconceptions. For your listeners, “you” … Continue reading →

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Neural Activity, Physiological Measures, and Meditation

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Mataji

Brain waves indicate the person’s level of arousal, that is, the active mode of thinking and doing, or the individual’s state of consciousness. There are four recognised brain wave states. It is curious that traditionally in Yoga it is said … Continue reading →

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