This is a haiku that I wrote and shared at the graduation ceremony of my 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu.

kripalu graduation

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In life’s pendulum

The highs and lows of being

Seek Self in the waves

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Find your Middle Ground

The mother ship is calling

Kripalu Center

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Yoga skills and tools

Challenged body and stretched mind

Space. Peaceful being

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Prana life force freed

Breathe. Relax. Feel. Watch. Allow

Yoga’s real essence

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Say yes to the breath

Letting go. Letting it flow

Drop down. Re-align

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Overflowing love

Connections and friendships

Embracing true Self

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Heartfelt gratitude

So much learned in just one year

More than most lifetimes

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Thank you my teachers

Sudhir, Larissa, Coby

Rudy, Sudha .. twice

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This is how it is

Unexpected freedom fries 😉

Here, Right here … And now

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Namaste

p.s. Affirmation for today onwards: I am an advanced Level Kripalu Yoga Teacher!

Wow. What a journey.

🙏

24 comments on “*Kripalu Inspiration Haiku

  1. Hariod Brawn's avatar

    Many congratulations Val, both on your Haiku and on your major accomplishment.

    Hariod. ❤

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  2. Jewels's avatar

    Beautiful Haiku Val, and congrats on your graduation! ❤

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  3. Ann Koplow's avatar

    Congratulations, Val! Beautiful haiku. And I’ve been to Kripalu (it was wonderful).

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  4. nrhatch's avatar

    Yay! Go you!
    Wait . . . strike that.

    Be you! Namaste.

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  5. Don's avatar

    Marvellous words Val. I feel at peace even as I read them. Congratulations on your graduation.

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  6. dianasschwenk's avatar

    Congratulations Val! I am not surprised – you are very committed and dedicated. ❤
    Diana xo

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  7. JJ's avatar
    Julie Buhite

    Congratulations, Val. What a comfort and inspiration you are!

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  8. Karen Lang's avatar

    Looks like a beautiful ceremony Val. Wonderful achievements and wisdom gained for you this year. Words of love and appreciation in your Haiku as well. Thankyou for sharing your journey.

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    • Val T Boyko's avatar

      It was beautiful and very touching Karen. Such wonderful teachers and fellow teachers 🙂 I can’t belief this chapter is over …. I’m still feeling full ❤

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  9. Tiny's avatar

    Sounds wonderful! Congratulations on your great accomplishment!

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  10. Nomzi Kumalo's avatar

    How wonderful and proud you must feel. Congratulations Val. One day at a time and along the way we achieve things that are so meaningful. Have a lovely weekend and thank you so for being such an inspiration. 🙂

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  11. Dilip's avatar

    I am late here but offer my belated congratulations. Namaste.

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