Mind embodiment

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Modern western living normally considers mind and body to be separate
entities. As in "My body wants one thing but my mind is telling me another",

in the way we separate types of occupation into white collar and blue collar,

and further relegate body and mind to separate worlds of academic pursuit or

the wide world of sports. It begs the strangeness of why we play action games

on our Ipods. Gone are times when hunting and farming, adventure or
community required a life interested in utilizing both at once.

This dualistic view makes it difficult to recognize the interwoven relationship

between thinking and doing, connecting understanding and being.

Hatha yoga is the physical and mental education which teaches how to inhabit

our bodies and grasp the shadow of consciousness. Our practice lets our body's

experience help define our understanding. Hope to see you in Friday class, 7pm.

(Large concepts still workout abs, hamstrings, strengthen joint function,

relieve stress, increase metabolism and balance weight.)

Namaste, :)ohn

Part 2

There is interest in starting a friendly running group to participate in a local
5K race (3 miles). Date depends on how long we want to get ready (2 months?)
It all starts with stepping a short distance. Let me know if you are interested.