July / August 2005

the summer of
breath observation~

In observing how you’re breathing,

you’re making space to witness every nuance
of your experiences,

silently, reverently, realistically.

As a yogin, you work to cultivate
confidence and love
in your practice, your body, your interactions, your life;

whenever you observe your breath,

see if confidence and love are present.

If confidence and love are not the source of

what you’re observing, don’t waste time

analysing why, and don’t judge yourself or others for it.

Instead, pause.
observe to
locate those qualities in the

conversation/interaction/person/moment and

BREATHE AGAIN.

In this way, so many more moments of your day

can be infused with understanding, sweetness,

courtesy, quiet.

With great respect and gratitude,

Elena, Lynn and the staff of Virayoga