The Bus
The smell of the bus is comforting. Eleven hours in this roaring coach creates intimacy. The passengers are transient, enjoyed in the brilliancy of the moment; they come and go, but the real bonding is with the bus. She is stable and crude beneath my ass, dramatic about every bump in the road and guttural in her expression when forced to speed up or come to a stop. At rest areas and service stations she seems triumphant, rebellious and exhausted as she spits us out to visit vending machines and public restrooms. When I walk on foreign pavement, lazy with cracks and oil stains, I smell the new and different scents that are not the bus and I feel more aware that I am alone and perhaps even a little crazy.
The Therapeutic Agitation of Root Chakra Issues
This is a challenging time. Yogi Amrit Desai used to be fond of saying that “life is a perpetual, therapeutic irritation.” Right now in particular it appears we are experiencing the therapeutic agitation of root chakra issues, among other things. Located at the base of the spine/pelvic floor area, the root chakra (“muladhara” in Sanskrit) is one of seven main energy centers in the body (there are hundreds, but seven main “heavy hitters”). The root chakra relates to foundational issues: identity, survival, security, safety, a sense of being grounded in the world, structure, finances, etc. A balanced root chakra indicates we feel vital and alive in our body, our sexual energy is healthy, our sense of self worth is strong and we experience trust and playfulness in our lives. We also have a healthy relationship with abundance and the ability to manifest.
New Age Vocalist Ashana to Perform at The Practice Room
We are truly graced to have one of the premiere healing music artists and New Age vocalists of our time, Ashana, perform at The Practice Room this Friday, October 7th at 7pm. Weaving together soaring, angelic vocals and the celestial sound of crystal singing bowls, Ashana’s original sound is the forefront of an entirely new genre of healing music. She has received worldwide acclaim for her extraordinary blend of Western and ethnic instruments with the unique drone of the crystal singing bowls, along with mantra, chant and song, creating a harmonic fusion that provides the ultimate transcendent music for healing, relaxation and meditation.
Kirtan Concert with David Newman on Friday, Sept 30
We’re so very excited to host international Kirtan Chant Artist David Newman, also known as ‘Durga Das,’ this Friday, September 30th at 7 pm. He will be performing with his wife Mira, a celebrated devotional singer, recording artist and percussionist.
Here’s What We’ve Been Blogging About
The Bus
The smell of the bus is comforting. Eleven hours in this roaring...
The Therapeutic Agitation of Root Chakra Issues
This is a challenging time. Yogi Amrit Desai used to be fond...
New Age Vocalist Ashana to Perform at The Practice Room
We are truly graced to have one of the premiere healing music...
Kirtan Concert with David Newman on Friday, Sept 30
We’re so very excited to host international Kirtan Chant...