*Kripalu Inspiration Haiku

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

In life’s pendulum

The highs and lows of being

Seek Self in the waves

Find your Middle Ground

The mother ship is calling

Kripalu Center

Yoga skills and tools

Challenged body and stretched mind

Space. Peaceful being

Prana life force freed

Breathe. Relax. Feel. Watch. Allow

Yoga’s real essence

Say yes to the breath

Letting go. Letting it flow

Drop down. Re-align

Overflowing love

Connections and friendships

Embracing true Self

Heartfelt gratitude

So much learned in just one year

More than most lifetimes

Thank you my teachers

Sudhir, Larissa, Coby

Rudy, Sudha .. twice

This is how it is

Unexpected freedom fries 😉

Here, Right here … And now

Namaste

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

Wow. What a journey.

🙏

24 responses to “*Kripalu Inspiration Haiku”

Hariod Brawn

Nov 28, 2014 at 7:44 am

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

Hariod. ❤

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 28, 2014 at 8:17 am
  
  Thank you for your kind words … and ongoing encouragement Hariod ❤️
  
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  1. Hariod Brawn
    
    Nov 28, 2014 at 8:18 am
    
    H ❤
    
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Jewels

Nov 28, 2014 at 8:27 am

Beautiful Haiku Val, and congrats on your graduation! ❤

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 28, 2014 at 8:30 am
  
  Thank you Julie ❤
  
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Ann Koplow

Nov 28, 2014 at 8:35 am

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

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 28, 2014 at 11:32 am
  
  Thank you so much Ann! It is a very special place 🙂
  
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nrhatch

Nov 28, 2014 at 10:09 am

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

Be you! Namaste.

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 28, 2014 at 11:34 am
  
  You crack me up Nancy 🙂 Thank you the smile and good wishes!
  
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Don

Nov 28, 2014 at 10:42 am

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

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 28, 2014 at 11:36 am
  
  Thank you so much Don 🙂
  
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dianasschwenk

Nov 28, 2014 at 12:04 pm

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

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 28, 2014 at 12:53 pm
  
  Why thank you Diana 🙂
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Julie Buhite

Nov 28, 2014 at 1:41 pm

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

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 28, 2014 at 2:29 pm
  
  Thank you Julie for your kind words ❤
  
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Healing Grief

Nov 28, 2014 at 5:41 pm

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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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 29, 2014 at 7:33 am
  
  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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Tiny

Nov 28, 2014 at 10:04 pm

Sounds wonderful! Congratulations on your great accomplishment!

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 29, 2014 at 7:31 am
  
  Thanks so much Tiny. ❤
  
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Nomzi Kumalo

Nov 29, 2014 at 4:35 am

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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1. Val Boyko
  
  Nov 29, 2014 at 7:34 am
  
  Thank you Nomzi for your good wishes and kind words. They are inspiring to me ❤
  
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  1. Nomzi Kumalo
    
    Nov 30, 2014 at 4:32 pm
    
    You are most welcome Val. 😀
    
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dilipnaidu

Feb 20, 2015 at 11:39 pm

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

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1. Val Boyko
  
  Feb 21, 2015 at 8:02 am
  
  Thank you so much! Namaste
  
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