Downward Facing Blog

Why listening to yourself is really important for you and the world and how it connects to sound

Last night Shane and I were watching Joseph Campbell’s series “Power of Myth”. I’m a few years behind I know. My friends periodically ask me if I had seen it (yet) and would  reprimand me for not having […]

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Then you’ll want to know about Kashmir Shaivism.
 
(Lord Shiva, the representation of divine consciousness)
 
 
I had to get your attention. I mean, if I put Kashmir Shaivism or Sankhya as the headline it might not pull you in. The thing is, Anusara yoga uses Kashmir Shaivism as it’s philosophical basis, although tweaked a bit.
 
 
Kashmir Shaivism […]

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How and where meditation fits inside of the eight limbs of yoga practice
Meditation builds upon the preceding 6 limbs of yoga as a simple, natural state of mind.
 

Adherence to social disciplines (yama)
Following personal discipline (niyama)
Yoga posture (asana)
Yogic breathing (pranayama)
Pulling the mind inwards (pratyahara)
Concentration […]

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