When I lived in the Hale Pule community, every Saturday morning began with a practice of 108 sun salutations. It was a practice of creating space, releasing old energy from our bodies. To begin, we would say the Vande Gurunam mantra, to honor the lineage of teachers who brought us the teachings.
As I begin this offering, I take a moment to give gratitude to the many beings who have brought light into my life: to my family, my first teachers; to all of my schoolteachers and professors, for your wisdom and inspiration; to the yogis and sages who have come before me; to my friends, steady lights carrying me along the journey; to seeming opponents, for how we helped one another to grow. To the artists and the brave ones creating their own path, and to those willing to learn and grow in public view. To Mary Oliver, for remembering the beauty of nature. To all of the plants and animals, for their purity of being; to the earth, the ocean and the moon; to the sun and the wind, for keeping the cycle of life continuing ever present. To all of the spirits and beings on the other side of the physical realm, for your inspiration, encouragement, and occasional mischief. To the guru that resides within me, and the Guru that surrounds us all. To all of us in this experience of life, I give reverence.
Good Body Ayurveda 