I Am Home

Namaste

I am home; settled back in to my working week, family routine and daily worldly interactions.

The winter sun is low and casting broad shafts of southern light. The trees are glistening, laden with dew and raindrops. And my heart is warm, smiling and singing “Om Namah Shivaya”.  The mantra is on a permanent loop, resonating and reminding me throughout the day to return to centre, to be still and seek truth in the moment.

I retire at night with the mantra. I awake with the mantra. The joy simmering within has clarity and quietly emanates out to the world.

Something has moved along, woken up, stepped up. I can feel it as gait of body, clarity of mind and tenderness of heart. 

At this  moment I am witness of my own experience of a week at the Sivananda Ahsram & Beacon Yoga Centre.  The program and event   honoured and celebrated the MahiSamadhi of  Sivananda, and offered complete submersion and surrender into all aspects of the yogic practice and lifestyle. A daily schedule committed to meditation, japa, kirtan, jnana, raja, pranayama, asana, havan.  

My interest is revitalised.  My sense of commitment renewed.   And my gratitude is immeasurable.

The ongoing spiritual program at the Beacon Yoga Centre, that attends the many aspects of YOGA, is an absolute gem and a gift to the broader Western Australian community. We are so blessed and lucky to have access to this full range of yoga experience.

I would like to express my love with many thanks and much gratitude to the facilitators, organisers and ashram staff,  residents and volunteers for their dedication and support that enabled and sustained this event.

I would also like to express my love and deep appreciation to Sawmi Uditramananda Saraswati  and Viswa Chaitanya  for their comprehensive and selfless  sharing of wisdom; always with clarity and great humour.

Hari Om Tat Sat

Dawn