Philosophy of Soma Yoga Training

May we be protected Together,
May we be nourished Together.
May we work together with great Vigor,
May our study be Enlightening.
May there be no hatred between us.

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.

Soma Yoga Center opened on September 10, 2001; one day before the tragedy that altered the world forever. In looking back I see how perfect that timing was - how perfect to have built a center for peace and unity when the whole world was questioning the reality of either. How perfect to have created a forum that challenges and expands upon our beliefs about boundaries, forgiveness and life eternal, how perfect and how essential.

These past years have been troubling and yet triumphant for the World. As we are one by one, thought by thought, breath by breath remembering the truth about who we are and who everyone else is. We are looking deeper and more clearly than ever before.

My vision in creating the Soma Center for Yoga and Meditation was to provide a haven for growth, liberation and transformation. The teacher training program is based on my deep desire to create a curriculum for teachers which preserves the ancient spiritual roots of theory and philosophy with contemporary methods of healing and psychology.

It has been said, when this type of sacred yoga is practiced in a group, hearts unite throughout the universe. The magnitude of light generated by our intentions, breath and presence dispels present darkness, and darkness to come.

Love cannot help but grow in this illumination.

Waking up is never easy. Especially in those moments in between, when rolling over and slipping back into slumber seems so right and so what being in the present moment is all about.  But how does it feel when we are fully alert, fully awake, fully excited? Then, going to sleep seems like such a waste of time. There is so much to do, so much to see, so much to experience.

In my view, the world as a whole is waking up, we are seeing our connection to all things around us. This is the time for emancipation.  Magic exists . . . EVERYWHERE. Miracles happen. . . .EVERY MINUTE. All we are being asked to do is pay attention, love, be still and know.

Some of us have seen this magic, have had these awakenings and have felt the desire to go deeper. This is the place to begin. Thank you for your enthusiasm and presence.