Yogis All: A Journey of Transformation, Volume I, Poems About the Practice

By Michele Venne

An understanding of some of the tools and techniques of yoga in rhythm and rhyme...

 

While completing my Yoga Teacher Training, I decided to record my understanding of the practice. What emerged were twenty-five poems about the practice of yoga. Many are centered on Patanjali's Eight Limbs, but also include Kirtan and teaching. I've included lined pages so instructors and students can make their own notes regarding the practice. My intention is to ignite inspiration and insight for practitioners.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michele Venne
• Release date: Dec 8, 2020
• ISBN: 9781945593222

Book preview

1

Initiation

Odor of rubber identifies new-mat stickiness, crunchy Zafu supports reluctant hips

block, strap, blanket, pillow for orbs of sight

not required, offered for assistance

to see, feel, notice

Muted voices, Indian music, Sacred altar, Cleansing incense

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Sit comfortably, how?

Don’t know what to expect!

Close the eyes, why?

It’s dark and quiet here!

Breathe, when?

Always a connection to now, this experience.

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Words, foreign

Intention set

The journey begins.

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Place this here, reach that there, left, right, front, back

Unusual shapes, body awakening

Stretched with care, strength increased, balance recognized, nose to knees? Ah, flexibility

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The seat, easy.

The quiet, welcomed.

The breath full, relaxed.

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Heart opening, mind stilling, peace