The Breath Of Love

"There is one way of breathing that is shameful and constricted. Then, there’s another way: a breath of love that takes you all the way to infinity."

Rumi

Quote On The Breath

"Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts."

Thich Nhat Hanh

Kabir ~ on God and the Breath

Are you looking for me? I am in the next seat.
My shoulder is against yours.
You will not find me in Indian shrine rooms,
Not in synagogues, not cathedrals,
Not in masses, nor sacred songs.
Not in legs winding around your own neck,
nor in eating nothing but vegetables.
When you really look for me, you will see me instantly.
You will find me in the tiniest house of time.
Kabir says: “Student, tell me, what is God?”
He is the Breath inside the breath.
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Qigong Class in Forest, VA

Health and Longevity Exercise Class in Forest VA.

Qigong (pronounced chi goong)

When: Late March and April 2010

Where: Bentley Commons 1604 Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24502
Cost: $5 per class
Class Size: Limited, call 434-509-0036 for class times and day.

Class Makeup: Age 40 and above - great for seniors.
Instructor: Ken Harbour L.Ac.

Learn the health enhancing exercise routine that's thousands of years old and practiced

by millions of Chinese daily to prevent and help heal chronic illness.

Acupuncturists Without Borders in New Orleans

Just a brief encouragement about the power of a simple acupuncture involving the ear. 3500 years of empirical evidence doesn't lie. Blessings

Acupuncture Without Borders In Haiti

It's just a few needles in the right place ~ but so much healing

Mindful Eating ~ Food is medicine and food is disease!

I was going to write a small article about “How to Kill the Speed-Eater in YOU,” but I found some really good advice for that habit at a link I’ve included. I don’t think people realize how important it is to allow rhythm in your eating habits – not woofing it down – not eating on the run – not eating when angry – but instead, intentionally enjoying the experience. The body craves rhythm. It has monthly cycles, sleep cycles, breathing cycles, rhythms upon rhythms happening all the time. Too much of any one thing causes chaos—too much sleep, too much couch-potato-ing, too much food, too little food, too many thoughts, too many projects, too much anger and too much excitement.

So why not honor the cycle and rhythm of food intake your body needs, and increase maximum health for yourself. There are whole hosts of practices you can follow to increase your health besides just going for veggies as the main dish or sticking to whole grains. Consider the following:
How does the food make you feel? Which foods make you feel heavy and which ones empower?

How does the taste make you feel? How much of the food actually satisfies that craving (sour, sweet, spicy, salty)?
Can you eat and breathe slowly at the same time?
How many times do you chew before swallowing? You know there is a reason to chew, right?

Satisfy a sweet tooth with fruit!
Shun saturated fats and opt for more healthy cooking methods (steaming or stir-fry).
Sit at the table and give your food full attention. Giving thanks for a plate of life nourishing food can be a way of celebrating creation’s blessings – you don’t have to eat junk!

Rate your hunger before you eat. Don’t feed the beast, control it!
Check out this link. The vast majority of chronic digestive problems and many health issues can be traced to eating habits and food choices. At BlueCrane, we don’t try to act like food police. However, we will help you consider some new ways to explore health and enjoy food at the same time. Visit the link.