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Yoga Doing You

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Yoga Doing You

Let postures flow,
movement as natural
as moonrise,
being without doing.

Go right to the edge,
to the spark within
each breath, and inquire
into the awareness that
underlies the stretch.

Release the small me
clamoring to be seen,
and experience the
emptiness beneath,
the boundaries
expanse of freedom.

This leap outside
a fixed identity,
this free fall into truth
is, very simply,
yoga doing you.

~ Danna Faulds

This is one of my favorite Danna Faulds poems. As a yoga teacher, this is also the vision I hold for my students on their journey into yoga.

When we explore movement and breath, we go deeper within ourselves and allow the prana to move through us… opening, nourishing, healing and energizing mind, body and spirit.

Being without doing.

I have just reserved my place at an Energy Intensive retreat at Kripalu Center in November. Danna Faulds will be there. 🙏

 

 

Val T Boyko
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34 responses to “Yoga Doing You”

  1. Yoly Avatar
    Yoly

    It’s a workout

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      … and a work in 💛

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      1. Yoly Avatar
        Yoly

        Awww very true

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  2. nrhatch Avatar
    nrhatch

    Cool! Have you had a chance to meet Donna before?

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      I haven’t met her before Nancy. She was a teacher at Kripalu before my time and will be there with her husband, and some really cool yogis. I am excited to chill in their presence 🙏

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        nrhatch

        What a great opportunity for you . . . and them!

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  3. Healing Grief Avatar
    Healing Grief

    Beautiful poem Val and how exciting you will meet Danna! Yoga and Danna, what a gift. 🙏🏻💕

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Karen. I am sure there will be many gifts in these few days 💕🙏💛😶

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  4. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    How wonderful for you to have this opportunity to go to the retreat, Val. Enjoy.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Jet ❣️ it feels so special 😊

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  5. Infinite Living Avatar
    Infinite Living

    Being without doing! …Love it and with you on the message.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks P.D. 💕

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  6. Jill Weatherholt Avatar
    Jill Weatherholt

    How great it will be for you to meet Danni!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      My thinking too Jill❣️thank you!

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  7. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    Wonderful poem and that photo! I can’t imagine being able to do it myself. My neurologist urged me to avoid putting pressure on my knees because of pinched nerves and now neuropathy. I’d like to give gentle yoga or chair yoga a try, though.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you! I would follow your intuition and keep tuning inwards Shielagh❣️

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  8. roughwighting Avatar
    roughwighting

    Whoa. I love the poem, and the posture. I’m going to try that one! And Kripala! Lucky you!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Pam. So glad it inspired you 💛

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  9. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    How wonderful, Val! I’m enjoying my journey back into yoga as a part of healing my body, mind and spirit. Thank you, always, for your inspiration. 💕

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      Val Boyko

      I’m so glad you are enjoying this path Carrie. Thank you for your kind words 🙏💛

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  10. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Hi Val, what a lovely post thank you. Yoga is doing me as I recover from a stay in hospital where, even in my small corner with the sun coming in through the window, yoga found me and together we played as best we could. Yoga is the beauty, the light, the lightness that releases and gathers and holds us where we need to be in each and every moment.
    thank you Val

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So beautifully said Helen 💛
      May the sun and light and yoga continue to help with your healing 🙏

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  11. smilecalm Avatar
    smilecalm

    beautiful free-fall, Val!
    i’m sure that’s what would happen
    if i tried that yoga pose 🙂

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Laughing …. this is one of the best comments David! Thank you 😊

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    Kate @ Did That Just Happen?

    I’m so glad you get to meet her! That will be such a wonderful experience for you! I have slacked on my practice, but have been purposeful the last couple of weeks to get back to the mat – and beautiful posts like this help me remember why I like it!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Yoga is always there for us whenever we are ready. 💕

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  14. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Wonderful poem and image, Val. So inspiring. 😀

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Diana 💛🙏💛

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  15. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Great poem and timing for my yoga session tomorrow morning. I hope it “does” me 😉

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Me too Terri 💛

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  16. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Such a beautiful poem. and breathing all that much deeper and freer as I release all tensions
    Must do more of my Qi Gong..

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Qi Gong … yes Sue 💛 Move the energy and connect inwards.

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        Yes, it is powerful… 🙂

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