Guest Blog by YogaVibes Instructor Gail Corvette<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As butter lies hidden within milk, \u2014Amritabindu Upanishad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n My first yoga bio (for the World Yoga Center in NYC in 2006) read \u201cwhat began as cross training for this classically trained ballet student has turned into an amazing journey into the heart through Anusara Yoga.\u201d In Anusara Yoga, we believe in intrinsic goodness\u2014seeing the good in each and every being. I like to think of it as seeing others though the loving eyes of the heart rather than the judgmental thoughts of the head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But can you really see the \u201cme\u201d or Self in others who aren\u2019t your Valentine? Even in those with whom you disagree or have seemingly nothing in common? That\u2019s where yoga comes in. Breathe, step back from petty differences, and see the bigger picture of the divine nature of everyone. We can remember that everyone wants to be happy, that God lives in them as them, even with all their differences in upbringing, circumstances, opinions and worldview. It certainly takes practice but simply that pause to open the heart can strengthen your empathy and compassion muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Self is hidden in the hearts of all.
Churn the mind through meditation on it;
Light your fire through meditation on it:
The Self, all whole, all peace, all certitude.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Easier said than done, right?! It is easy to open your heart to a romantic partner on this day to celebrate that kind of love. We share things in common, have a spark of attraction and want to be together. In fact, I\u2019ve heard that intimacy can be translated into \u201cInto Me I See.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n