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Category Archives: Yoga
What Is The Path To Enlightenment?
Halfway through yoga class the other day, the teacher had us go outside for a 15-minute walk. He urged us to do it barefoot. "Will you lead us over hot coals?" I asked. "No, that’s for the advanced class," he … Continue reading
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Tagged hot coals, oh teacher, oncoming cars, path to enlightenment, yoga class
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The Making Of A Gadol
I had my annual physical Monday. I asked my doctor if we could do a test to see if I am capable of fatherhood. The test came with a small plastic cup and a long list of instructions, including: 1. … Continue reading
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Tagged female doctor, making of a gadol, mano a mano, nuclear facilities, private room, small plastic container
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Tears For Fears
Kundalini Yoga class. I arrive five minutes early. I put down my stuff, take up my cross, roll out my mat, sit next to the wall, lie down on my back while simultaneously sending my legs straight up in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Dennis Prager, freelance journalist, holy hell, Jewish Journalism, lake of fire, lofty thoughts, luke ford, orthodox synagogue, small exception, tears for fears, yoga class
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Seeking God
At 6:10 pm, I leave the house carrying three books (two to return to the Los Angeles Public Library, and one on Oscar Wilde by Richard Ellmann to read before class begins), my yoga mat and my blackberry. I get … Continue reading
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Tagged angeles public library, man purse, richard ellman, violent spasm, yoga class, yoga mat
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‘ Spiritual Journey Home – Eastern Mysticism to the Western Wall’
Jeff emails: "If you’re into yoga and meditation, you might find interesting the book I’m reading now: Nathan Katz’s memoirs titled Spiritual Journey Home – Eastern Mysticism to the Western Wall (published by Ktav). He’s a professor of religious studies … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient texts, buddhist practices, eastern mysticism, journey home, nathan katz, spiritual journey
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