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
SUNRIDER INTERNET ARTICLE This article, a fun and informative one, was sent in by Alert SR Warrior,Teacher Q. enjoy: http://goldsea.com/Money/Chentei/chentei.html
ILG LEAVES LA, SHIVA DANCES Dear Coaches Ananda and Steve,I hope you are doing amazingly well and are having tons of fun! Miss you lots! California is having a hard time stabilizing in your absence! ( kidding Teehee ) 4 earthquakes this week! Namaste, Student TaM **Dear Teacher,i taf all the recent ?earthquake? activity, off […]
A TALE OF SELF HEALING; PART ONEby Coach IlgThe genuine notion of Yoga means to find Union with Daily Circumstances…even if those Circumstances mean injury, illness, or mental dis-ease. Above, i grimace with Pain at the feet of my most recent Teacher of Yoga; a re-inflammed radial collateral ligament at my medial epicondyle. Photo by […]
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