yoga – J. Schlenker

On Sale

Do we create our own reality? Jessica moves to an island to make a new start after her divorce. A whole new idyllic world opens up for her, but all is not as it seems. A Novel Tea Book Club Selection, Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist, William Faulkner-William Wisdom Writing Contest Finalist, 5 Star Readers’Continue reading “On Sale”

Chichen Itza and Yoga

We spent our Thanksgiving at Cancun. While there we visited Chichen Itza. I talked my husband into doing the shelf or plank pose in front of the pyramid, El Castillo.

Another Birthday

I’m not sure when I last posted, but, it’s been a while. Yesterday was my birthday. I’m officially social security age. My husband took off work, and we traveled to one of my favorite restaurants, Roots, 2 1/2 hours away, for lunch. We were the first to arrive. The hostess said sit where ever youContinue reading “Another Birthday”

Resolutions

Many people make resolutions at the beginning of the year….January 1st. I’ve chosen March 1st as my own new year and a time for making resolutions, although I don’t make them all at once. That would just be too overwhelming. So, I’ve decided to try making a new one at the beginning of each month.Continue reading “Resolutions”

Yoga Wish List

This is today’s drawing. This pose is on my yoga wish list to learn. I might as well add sculpted arms and a skinny body to this wish list.

Yoga & Yogananda

“God Talks With Arjuna – The Bhagavad Gita” Paramahansa Yogananda Chapter IV The Supreme Science of Knowing God, The Historical Basis and Esoteric Essence of Yoga Verse 3 – I have this day informed thee about that same ancient yoga, for thou art My devotee and friend. This sacred mystery (of yoga) is, indeed, theContinue reading “Yoga & Yogananda”

Love

Love might be one of the most overused words in the English language as well as the most misunderstood. It can span the scale from 0 to 10 in actual meaning. One might say I love pizza, and then there is waiting for that special someone to say those three words, “I love you.” ItContinue reading “Love”

Exploring Mystic India

I needed some uplifting tonight. We watched the film, “Mystic India.” I’m fascinated by yogis, those who are truly advanced souls. I think they come in many forms, some that we would least expect. I suspect sometimes there are many homeless, as well as people who have suffered incredible life traumas and emerge with incredibleContinue reading “Exploring Mystic India”

Living in the Present

The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not liveContinue reading “Living in the Present”

Recipe For Success of the Spiritual Kind

Take in hand, Bowl of Clay, formed from the earth Consciously pour Edging God Out Into and don’t let disperse Dilute with pure pristine water Swirl around with wood from forest tree By hand of wind formed from air Drip slowly into fire To be engulfed by its ashes Absorbed into the ether Be stillContinue reading “Recipe For Success of the Spiritual Kind”