Chasing Kripa & Following in the Footsteps of the gurus September 2, 2023
Posted by ajoyfulpractice in "Impossible" People, Art, Books, Changing Perspectives, Dharma, Faith, Healing Stories, Life, Music, One Hoop, Philosophy, Religion, Wisdom, Yoga.Tags: Bramcharya, Christa McAuliffe, David Blaine, guru, Guy Laliberté, kripa, niyamas, Romare Bearden, Salma Hayek, yamas
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May you be safe, peaceful, healthy, and hydrated.
“I act tall!”
– Salma Hayek, Actor, Director, Producer, and Activist
Brahmacharya is the fourth and penultimate yamā (external “restraint” or universal commandment) in the Yoga Philosophy. It literally means “Divine conduct or behavior,” but is also understood as “following in the footsteps of the Divine” or “chasing God.” In a religious context, it is a path outlined by the life (and the commandments) of a “Big G” guru. In a philosophical context – specifically, in the context of the 8-limbs of Yoga, it is living a life in accordance with the yamās and niyamās.
Brahmacharya is very much an internal practice. However, it has outward implications – and what other people inevitable see is what they understand. So, someone may conduct themselves in a way that acknowledges the divinity and connection of all living beings; but, what people see (and focus upon) is celibacy. You may focus on keeping your mind and body clean; but, what people see (and understand) is that you don’t drink, smoke, or gossip.
Just as there is grace in going deeper into the lives and teachings of “Big G” gurus, there is something to be learned by going deeper into the lives of “little g” gurus (like the ones born today).
Click here to learn the lessons I’ve learned from Romare Bearden (b. 1911); Christa McAuliffe (b. 1948); Guy Laliberté (b.. 1959); and Salma Hayek (b. 1966).
Please join me today (Saturday, September 2nd) at 12:00 PM, for a 90-minute yoga practice on Zoom. Use the link from the “Class Schedules” calendar if you run into any problems checking into the class. You can request an audio recording of this practice via a comment below or by emailing myra (at) a joyfulpractice.com
Saturday’s (heart-filled) playlist is available on YouTube and Spotify. [Look for “09022020 Magical/Birthday Inspiration”]
NOTE: The practice music is the same, but one playlist includes David Blaine’s Ascension and the other includes Romare Bearden’s “Sea Breeze.”
Updated 09/2023.
A Joyful Practice 
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