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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Salvation That Is Yoga





The dark room is
filled with light,
filled with energy,
moving through the room.
The fly on the wall,
watches us as we move in unison.
As we reach an inner peace,
filled with gratitude to the universe.
Our instructor spreading seeds of knowledge,
words of letting go,
words of connections to one another.
Letting the ego dance outside our bodies.
The knowledge that we are perfect as we are,
the love of acceptance.
She scatters the seeds,
and we collect them,
our spirit blooms,
a ray of sunshine follows us home.




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80 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Oh, this makes me really want to go to yoga tonight!

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  2. HopeOctober 11, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    very calming piece. I too love yoga for it is what you describe! thank you!

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  3. Brian MillerOctober 11, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    nice...my wife has a vid...i think it would be cool to do a class and all do it together...calm feel to this for sure...

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  4. Dulçe ♥October 11, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    She scatters the seeds,
    and we collect them,
    our spirit blooms,
    a ray of sunshine follows us home.

    and thatknowledge that we are perfect
    love filled lines, Ayala
    love this!

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  5. Adura OjoOctober 11, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    The calmness induced by yoga and your poem gelling nicely. Love it.

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  6. ClaudiaOctober 11, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    love the scattering and collecting of seeds and the sunray following home...a colleague at work started just recently to take yoga classes and she's always telling a bit about it..nice

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  7. LauraOctober 11, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    so much beauty here Ayala..."She scatters the seeds,
    and we collect them,
    our spirit blooms," yes, yes, yes.

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  8. colleenOctober 11, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    The fly and the imagined buzz really grounds this for me.

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  9. Pat HattOctober 11, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Calmly set the mood, never tried but would be interesting to give a go at least once, maybe.

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  10. ScarletOctober 11, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I like the scattering of the seeds and bringing a bit of a sunshine home.

    Thanks for your kind words in my blog.. I needed it.

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  11. Laurie KolpOctober 11, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    A peaceful place I strive for... to be content and happy with things as they are. I love this!

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  12. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Juliana...I hope you went :)

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  13. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Thank you, Hope. :)

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  14. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Brian...take a class..it's great...I tried it first with a video and it just wasn't the same. The class is amazing.

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  15. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Thank you, Dulce. :)

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  16. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Thank you, Adura. :)

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  17. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Claudia...I know that you would love it..it brings such peace. :)

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  18. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Thank you, Laura. :) Hope you are well. :)

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  19. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Thank you, Colleen. :)

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  20. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    You should, Pat. :) at least once....

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  21. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Thank you, Heaven. My thoughts are with you and your parents.

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  22. ayalaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Thank you, Laurie. :)

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  23. KristiOctober 11, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Very beautiful ayala! I have loved the idea of yoga...and have tried it twice. Didn't quite experince the peace....was too busy trying to keep up with poses. But I'm not giving up...your lovely poem inspired me to try again!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I practice yoga almost daily, it and your write are wonderful :)

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  25. VictoriaOctober 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Letting the ego dance outside your body!!! Great line. I love this.

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  26. Ann GrenierOctober 11, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Lovely, uplifting poem, ayala.

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  27. hedgewitchOctober 11, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Now I see why your life is sun-kissed, Ayala. Beautiful,and the sense of peace truly comes across.

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  28. LisaOctober 11, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    You describe yoga precisely and beautifully.

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  29. mrs mediocrityOctober 11, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    It sounds so lovely... every year I say I'm going to try it, and still have yet to make it happen. This really drew me in and made me feel that way again.

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  30. Steve KingOctober 12, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    "letting go the ego..." That's the hardest part I bet. You make it sound so appealing. Maybe....

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  31. GlynnOctober 12, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    The picture this paints is like watching the spirit of a haiku. Well done, Ayala.

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  32. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    do like the shattering of the seeds... I guess we can all to the to a point in any given day

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  33. kaykualaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    The beauty of yoga is that it a physical and spiritual thing. Thanks for sharing, ayala!

    Hank

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  34. LeslieOctober 12, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    i like the idea of the fly on the wall watching you all :)

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  35. joannaOctober 12, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    ahhh.... this makes me miss my own yoga practice. It's been too long! There is such beautiful tranquility to this piece. :) Thank you for sharing.

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  36. Maude LynnOctober 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful write!

    I have to tell you, though, that it gave me quite a giggle. When I first saw the title, I read it as "The Salvation That Is Yoda."

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  37. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    This is a wonderful string of words, recollecting a beautiful experience. Thank you.

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  38. SheilaOctober 12, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    oh, this is lovely! I especially like the idea of the ego dancing out of the body.

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  39. Jannie FunsterOctober 12, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    YOU are the wisest poet I know!!

    We ARE perfect for just being.

    Who ARE you, anyway?? :) :)

    And that rooftop is really really nice. in Paris, I think?

    xoxo

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  40. RavenblackOctober 12, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    A nice meditative piece. Let our egos dance but on the outside, never letting it grip us and become our reason for joy. :) Thanks for your poem.

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  41. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What a wonderful feeling that must be! Very spiritual I think....

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  42. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Kristi, I am so happy that you are inspired to try it again. It's hard in the beginning but so amazing. :)

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  43. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thank you, David. That's awesome! :)

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  44. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Thank you, Victoria. :)

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  45. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Thank you, Ann :)

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  46. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Aww Joy...a sun kissed life :) a sweet comment :)

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  47. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Thank you, Oceangirl :)

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  48. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Mrs. Mediocrity, I hope you try it :) let me know!

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  49. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Steve...maybe is a start....

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  50. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Thank you, Glynn. :)

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  51. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Thank you, Wolfsrosebud. :)

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  52. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Thank you, Hank :)

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  53. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Thank you, Leslie :)

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  54. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Thank you, Joanna :)

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  55. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Thank you, Mama Zen. You made me laugh...that's cute :)

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  56. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Thank you, Denise. Nice to see you here again.

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  57. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Thank you, Sheila :)

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  58. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Jannie,
    you are so sweet. :)
    I appreciate your support always.
    xoxo
    The rooftop is actually in Chicago :)

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  59. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Thank you, Ravenblack. :)

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  60. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Yes, John. It is a wonderful feeling and I am so happy that I pursued yoga.

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  61. Elizabeth YoungOctober 12, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    A wonderful write about different energies moving through a group experience to produce a wonderful outcome. Beautifully done!

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  62. ayalaOctober 12, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Thank you, Elizabeth. Glad you liked it :)

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  63. CMOctober 12, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    "The dark room is filled with light" ...love that! I felt like I was actually there as I read this.

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  64. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    you've captured the spirit of the kula perfectly...your words just breathe. you've inspired me, ayala, I've never thought of writing a poem about the yoga experience...I shall do one soon, many thanks, namaste ~

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  65. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Love the fly on the wall watching...a lovely peace-giving write!

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  66. Luke PraterOctober 13, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    It's all about letting the ego go, I realise that more and more as I get older.. dig this write, Ayala

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  67. gautami tripathyOctober 14, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Excellent poem!

    stolen moments

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  68. ayalaOctober 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Thank you, CM. :)

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  69. ayalaOctober 14, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thank you, Libraryscene :) I am looking forward to reading it.

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  70. ayalaOctober 14, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thank you, 1emeraldcity :)

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  71. ayalaOctober 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Thank you, Luke. How true...the older we get the more we get this. :)

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  72. ayalaOctober 14, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Thank you, Gautami. :)

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  73. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I've only tried certain poses on my own, but maybe I should try a class sometime. Sometimes during stressful times, I have a horrible time unwinding. Thanks for another peaceful write :)

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  74. BaishaliOctober 15, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    calm and beautiful ...

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  75. KBOctober 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I've tried Yoga a few times but i usually end up giggling and falling over. Beautiful write.

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  76. ayalaOctober 16, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Lori, a class makes all the difference :) it will help you with the stress.

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  77. ayalaOctober 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Thank you, Baishali.

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  78. ayalaOctober 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Thank you, KB. :) Giggling is good :)

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  79. James RainsfordOctober 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Optimism isn't my readiest response, but you've managed to make it a seductive option in this heartening poem.

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  80. ayalaOctober 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Thank you, James.

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