dissection of the entire human nervous system

This remarkable work of art isn’t a just a painting. It’s a dissection of the entire human nervous system, removed from the body and left intact. The dissection was done by two students at the Kirksville Osteopathic College in the 1920’s. 

She is you…

She speaks her mind
She is vibrantly alive
She revels in her originality
She knows what she wants

She is a bit naughty
She is often outrageous
She is her own unique brand of Sassy and Sexy
She uses the power of her own pleasure as a way of life

She treats herself like the Goddess she is
She chooses to adore her body, whatever her size, age or circumstance
She has work that is designed and driven by her juiciest desires

She works less, gets more and has fun doing both!
She uses her community of women to support her dreams
She has taken her rightful place as the owner and operator of her life

She is you… ॐ 

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She is you…

She is you…

She speaks her mind
She is vibrantly alive
She revels in her originality
She knows what she wants

She is you…

She is a sensual being, a sexual being
She takes reverent care of herself
She treats herself like the Goddess she is
She works less, gets more and has fun doing both!

She uses her community of women to support her dreams
She has taken her rightful place as the owner and operator of her life

She is you…
~ The Pleasure Revolution

Song of Myself!

“I believe in the flesh and the appetites,
Seeing, hearing, feeling, are miracles, and each part and tag of me is a miracle. 
Divine am I inside and out, and I make holy whatever I touch or am touched from, 
The scent of these armpits aroma finer than prayer, This head more than churches, bibles, and all the creeds.” ॐ 

― Walt Whitman, Song of Myself

Wild Kali!

Utthita Trikonasana!

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

Tracing Your Meridians!

When meridians become unbalanced, they can carry too much or too little energy to the organs, and they can create emotional havoc. Tracing them smooths and evens the flow of energy throughout the meridian system. The result is optimal health and well being.

Deep breathing!

Deep breathing, where you fill your belly and expand your diaphragm downwards, is one of the most powerful exercise you can do to activate your lymph system which helps to detoxify your body. Practice 10 deep slow breaths counting 4 seconds in, 8 seconds hold and 8 seconds out. Up to 70% of our body’s waste products are eliminated via our lungs and the rest through the urine, skin and feces. Breathe long slow and deep in a mindful state as often as possible.

being a WOMAN!

I am a woman. I create life. I am sacred. I am sexy. I am fiery. I am more confident than you think. I am worthier than you can ever imagine. I am immensely passionate and loving than you can ever dream of. I may be flawed and imperfect. But I am more generous and warm than you can perceive. I learn. I grow. I protect. Indeed I am thankful for being a WOMAN… ॐ 

Be water, my friend - Bruce Lee.

Urdhva Dhanurasana

Follow your bliss!

Follow your bliss 
and the universe 
will open doors for you !!!

Eroticism n Divine State!

Eroticism is firstly a search for pleasure, and the goal of the techniques of love is to attain… infinite delight. ॐ 

Kama Sutra

Tantra!

“There is no big mystery to Tantra. It is in the allowance and grace of the breath. Breathe easy and naturally and you will open the door to a sacred intent. With this sacred intent, love making becomes spiritual and holy. You open the gateway to total joy and you embrace the divine, erotic impulse. So breathe… and relax. This is tantra.” ॐ 

~ Janet Robertson

Janu Sirsasana

Erotic - Core Energy!

Our erotic energy is our core growth energy. Acknowledging it as the core energy within ourselves leads us into sexual and personal empowerment.” ॐ 

Natarajasana

Being Love!

"Move into the love act so deeply
That the actor is no more.
While loving,
Become love;
While caressing,
Become the caress;
While kissing,
Be the kiss." ॐ 

Follow ur Bliss!

I am a vibrant sexual being. I will use this power with respect and care. I will allow myself to fully let go to pleasure. I will delight in the bliss of my sensuality. I will surrender to giving and receiving love. ॐ 

Judith Orloff, M.D.

Shakti!

I am a pillar of strength. I am fluid and ever-shifting.
I am curvy, voluptuous and undulating. I am angular, sharp and definitive.
I can take you up to the light. I can guide you into the fertile loam below.

I am called by many names.

I am SHAKTI sacred feminine life force. ॐ 


- Lisa Schrader -

power of women!

 

This dance is a prayer for women
who hold themselves back.
Who do not know their own power
as Creators, as Healers, as Givers of Life.

~ Zola Dubnikova

Soul on Fire!

Do not take this soul for granted, for she is fierce, and she can take you places that you never thought you could go; but she is still loving in the midst of it all, like the calm rain after a storm, she can bring life.
Learn her, and cherish her, respect her, and love her; for she is so much more than a pretty face, she is a soul on fire. ॐ  

Peacock Pose!

Bridge pose!

Embodying Nature: A Look at Yoga’s Symbolism!

When most people think of yoga, what comes to mind is the physical practice of asanas as a form of exercise. Too often, even with experienced students, the asanas are practiced with this singular thought in mind. Asanas have the potential to expand into a devotional practice which, like all spiritual practices, bring us closer to an understanding of truth.

The most common reason students give for taking a yoga class is that they are seeking relief from some musculoskeletal problem, or they want to learn how to relax. However, those who stay with the practice inevitably begin to make certain discoveries.

First, they feel better physically. Then they begin to breathe and move more freely. Their state of mind changes, their concentration improves, and they become more alert, more alive. Gradually, the student begins to get a glimpse of an aspect of self beyond the physical, mental, emotional levels - a glimpse of the truth about this entity called “self.”

Each asana affords certain physical, physiological and psychological benefits. Beyond these benefits, there also lies a mystical or spiritual meaning. Each asana creates a certain meditative state of mind.

When properly practiced, asanas utilize the full, natural range of movement of the human body. They promote efficient functioning of the internal organs, balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and create an optimum state of health and well-being.

Asanas are based on a sound knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Yogis knew that placing the body in certain positions would stimulate specific nerves, organs and glands. For example, the shoulder stand posture causes the blood to be directed by gravity to the thyroid gland, and the tucking in of the chin causes a gently squeezing action on the gland which is great for its stimulation.

Postures named after animals (fish, peacock, crow, eagle, tortoise, etc.) and nature (tree, mountain, etc.) remind us that we are connected to all creation. There is no “lower” animal kingdom, or a higher human one, but rather each one of us exists as past, present and future, all at once.

Cats, for example, are experts in relaxation. On awakening from sleep, they instinctively stretch, arch the spine in both directions, and then soften again before moving. Through the practice of replicating and recreating the movements and structure of animals and nature, we can begin to embody the wisdom of their teachings.

In many parts of the world, the symbolic meaning of animals is widely reflected in mythological beliefs. All of the symbolic images are pregnant with power within our lives. By engaging in their symbolism we are also engaging in the great unknown. This is done through the creation of a symbolic gesture of body, mind and breath, which builds a bridge between the self and the energy source that creates and sustains them.

For example, eagle pose. When we think of eagles, we often imagine one often it is the image of one soaring through the air as an expression of freedom. However, the pose in yoga is very constricted and tight. The legs wrap around each other while standing on one foot and the arms interlace and spiral upwards. Rather than the pose reflecting an expression of a flying eagle, it is instead one that is perched, patient and steady, looking with an eagle eye. The symbolism here teaches us to be focused, disciplined and strong.

For some, the ability to trust that they contain these qualities is too far-reaching. It may be easier to invoke the qualities of an eagle to be expressed through them rather than searching for something within that they may feel they do not posses. Over time, the symbolism of the bird gets layered into their own matrix and builds their inner self confidence and strength.

So the next time you’re in yoga class and you find yourself either loving or loathing a particular posture, begin to observe its meaning more deeply. See if you can move beyond the physical sheath of the body and begin to dive into the more subtle sensations that come from our layers of emotion, imagery, energy and timelessness.

via Heather Ivany

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