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Yogi-posture, ramrod straight,
legs crossed in yin-yang shape.
Hands held gently at rest on the knees,
while fingers posed in mudras
help to focus energies.
Eyes closed softly,
attention on the breath,
allowing it freely to tap into the Source.
Follow the breath,
it will show you the way,
the truth lies within you
beyond this illusory play.
Sharing this poem that I wrote shortly after beginning my blog (it’s a repeat). Join me as I host Open Link Night over at dVerse Poets. The doors to the pub open at 3PM Thursday. Share any ONE poem of your choosing.
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Renee Espriu
/ August 23, 2017Like this post Gayle. I did not see it initially but then I believe you have had your site longer than myself. Hope you are well. I finally got my new site nearly completely set up. Have had it awhile but my computer skills take lots of thought. Will email soon. LOL
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Bodhirose
/ August 23, 2017Thank you, Renee! I just got notification from WordPress that it’s my 7th anniversary with them…oh my gosh. What a journey it’s been and I’ve met so many wonderful souls, like yours! You’ve been so committed to this new endeavor of a new site, Renee…congratulations. I hope to recover some more of my enthusiasm at some point. I envy yours. Look forward to your email. xo
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Renee Espriu
/ August 23, 2017Just sent you out an email with pics of the girls. I’m not sure it is enthusiasm but it keeps me busy and thinking! That’s a good thing. Will be 65yrs old on Sunday. So they say! lol
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Sherry Marr
/ August 23, 2017Very beautiful, peaceful and calming.
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Bodhirose
/ August 23, 2017Thank you for your kind words, Sherry. xo
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ayala zarfjian (@ayalazarfjian)
/ August 24, 2017Lovely. It’s the hardest thing to be still and in the moment.
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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
/ August 24, 2017Ohj… I have tried that a few times… so very very difficult to do. But you write about it so well
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Grace
/ August 24, 2017I am sitting up here, back straight, breathing in and out ~ Have a good week Gayle ~
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kanzensakura
/ August 24, 2017You write about this so serene and calm. And it is! I don’t get into all the postures and such, but I do sit still and tap into the source of things all around me. Still, silent, listening…lovely write Gayle.
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ladynyo
/ August 24, 2017Repeat or not, it’s a lovely, instructive poem…and it rhymes!!!!
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kim881
/ August 24, 2017This is just what I need tonight, Gayle, serene and comforting.
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whippetwisdom
/ August 24, 2017A lovely meditative poem Gayle, perfectly in rhythm with the yogi inhale and exhale :o) xxx
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Glenn Buttkus
/ August 24, 2017Not in good enough shape to do yoga anymore, but I love your poetic rendition of it; certainly agree that the real answers for each of us are within–solutions are an inside job.
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Sanaa Rizvi (@rizvi_sanaa)
/ August 24, 2017‘Follow the breath, it will show you the way, the truth lies within you beyond this illusory play’.. love this! Beautifully penned, Gayle 🙂
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Frank Hubeny
/ August 24, 2017I hear the back posture is critical for yoga and meditation. It helps the breath flow more freely.
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alisonhankinson
/ August 24, 2017I have never managed Yoga, I am not very bendy….but I do practice meditation and I thought this was very accurate.
Follow the breath,
it will show you the way,
the truth lies within you
beyond this illusory play.
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lynn__
/ August 24, 2017Nice…I like yoga for relaxation, flexibility, and better posture 🙂 Just breathe!
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merrildsmith
/ August 24, 2017I feel relaxed just reading this!
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Waltermarks
/ August 24, 2017Wonderful meditation, Summer reruns are great
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georgeplace2013
/ August 24, 2017Have never tried Yoga but it sounds so peaceful and healing.
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MarinaSofia
/ August 25, 2017I did not see this originally, but it reminds me how good I feel after meditating and that I should be doing it more regularly.
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Bodhirose
/ August 25, 2017It reminds me of the same thing, Marina. Always nice to see you! xo
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annell4
/ August 25, 2017Of course, the path lies within, a wonderful poem!
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Kathy Reed
/ August 25, 2017Thanks for starting us off on a meditative course…a good reminder for me to return to yoga class. It helps dealing with all things in life and I think we all need to find relaxation these days.
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kaykuala (@hankkaykuala)
/ August 25, 2017Yogi-posture, ramrod straight,
legs crossed in yin-yang shape.
Hands held gently at rest on the knees,
while fingers posed in mudras
The opening lines immediately conjure a pose very accurately of one in meditation. One is more or less sitting next! Great wordcraft Gayle!
Hank
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sarahrussellpoetry
/ August 25, 2017A very meditative poem about meditation — gentle, quiet, deep.
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Imelda
/ August 26, 2017Hi, Gayle. The rhythm of your poem is good. Love it. 🙂 I hope you are doing well.
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Bryan Ens
/ August 26, 2017Such a peaceful poem!
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sharmishtha
/ September 6, 2017Happy birthday gayle! Emailed you on the correct date…. hope u got it.
love
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Sean Michael
/ September 12, 2017I’ve never actually done yoga, though my grandma does. I do like to meditate–very nice.
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Bodhirose
/ September 14, 2017Good for your grandma, Sean! Glad to hear that you like to meditate too. ☺
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Jamie Dedes
/ November 24, 2017Lovely!
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Bodhirose
/ November 24, 2017Thanks, Jamie! One of my very first poems. 🙂
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Jamie Dedes
/ November 25, 2017I know. How wonderful is that? 🙂
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