WF ONLINE STUDENT TAMARA’S AMAZING CYCLE SUMMATION! “What does 12 pounds of Sweat and karma look like?”“I have lost a total of 12 pounds! I have decided that these are not any ordinary lardy fat pounds. These are Wholistic fitness pounds. Many people use visuals when losing weight like mounds of sugar bags or lumpy […]
WF ONLINE TEMPLE NOTICE: Those of you attempting to reach Coach by his new email address and are receiving a Failure Delivery due to a “Permanent Failure” icon, do not worry. Coach’s new email server is unable to handle his volume and returns emails after a particular ceiling is reached. Just attempt to re-send the […]
The Miracle of Yogi Squat***WF Online Student Steve Jones (of Haku Clan) demonstrates a superb spontaneous “Garland Pose” or ‘Malasana’. This pose, one of a choice few yoga postures that i call a “gateway pose’ is also known around our Temple as, “Coach’s Wheelchair.” Find out why, below. An excerpt of Actual Online Training Exchange […]
FOR MY FATHER on FATHER’S DAY: i consider a father to be like a tree tonight i dedicate these simple thoughts and pictures from todayto you, my father…and to all Father’s Everywhere.becoming and remaining a Skillful Father is in-Deedthe ultimate expression of a Peaceful Warrior; dedicated, strong, faithful,reliable, versatile, and wise. i bow to skillful, […]
RUNNING TOWARD PAIN dear coach ilg,If I can only take a moment of your precious time. I have been reading Direct Lines for a little while now and it sometimes brings up in me a deep welling of emotion. I have been fit for a long time, but always longed for something to make me […]
SCHOOL IS OFFICIALLY BACK IN SESSION:“The World’s Fittest Human”, Coach Ilg, gets schooled like a kindygarter on his first Flagstaff Cycling Club Training Ride. It’s a good thing my WF Jersey carries the slogan, “WF…Begin Again and Again,” cuz’ folks, this ol’ mountain yogi finished dead last in my first Training Ride with the local […]
PURE AWARENESS; The Unending Natural Mind…Since pure awareness of nowness is the real buddha,In openness and contentment I found the Lama in my heart.When we realize this unending natural mind is the very nature of the Lama,Then there is no need for attached, grasping, or weeping prayers or artificial complaints.By simply relaxing in this uncontrived, […]
A MOUNTAIN WELCOME HOME HAIKU FOR COACH Dear Coach, There’s nothing like a clear, spring morning at 7,000 feet while sippingCalli in your slippers, eh? Pine scented winds swish (5) Mountains loom la garita (7) Lilacs greet morning (5) Love,Warrior, Tobe
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