The Gannon Flush...

Last night I practiced under master teacher Michael Gannon at Yoga One amongst my yoga family and friends. Michael walked in and began by comparing our crazy minds to a toilet. I must say there are more days then none that there is a lot of shit flying through my brain. I hope the hamster on the wheel has goggles and a shield because I'm sure it gets messy up there. Yoga is our way of flushing out the shit we make up about ourselves and others that controls our everyday lives. The more we practice the more control we have over the flushing mechanism and how often we can rid our lives of the toxic fecal matter that clouds our mental pond....I must say Michael Gannon is down with the 411. This was such an accurate comparison for the way humans really rationalize everyday thought. How many people do you know who are full of shit?...Self included.



We started the practice with Sama Vritti to calm our minds...it is balanced breathing...Balance during the holidays....I wonder if he planned that...He stated the famous Sutra words.. "yogas chitti vritti nirodha"...The cessation of the mind. It was a great mantra during my practice. It was an intense practice and I felt really wrung out afterward. I was glad I participated. It also gave me a good idea of what my practice is going to be like in India. I am grateful for the guidance and opportunity to see what I'm in for and practice under such a wise teacher.

This morning I woke up sore but relaxed. I keep repeating the sound of a toilet flushing in the back of my head. I'm now ready to spend some time with my family over the next week. So Yogas chitti vritti nirodha to the power of hell yea...flush out the shit often...because like every dog..we all drink from the same place and no one likes crap in their fruit punch...hahaha.. Merry Christmas.
Love and peace,
Jonathan