Sunday, July 7, 2013

Inner Peace

As in the ocean's midmost depth no wave is born, but all is still, so let the practitioners be still, be motionless, and nowhere should they swell.

 - from the Sutta-Nipata
Sometimes my brother Apollo likes to buggy me and challenge my blissful state of inner peace. I try not to let myself get heated by practicing Seektari Pranayama. From my book:

 Seektari Pranayama (hissing breathing) is well known for cooling the body and the mind. Most felines practice hissing breathing when mentally heated, but its physical benefits should not be ignored. With tongue curled and lips pulled back, let out a strong force of hot air.  Ahhh...makes one instantly feel calmer and cooler!
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14 comments:

  1. Timmy TomcatJuly 8, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Hello!
    Golly Gee Whiskers this is a bloggie we will visit!
    Dad says he strives to quiet his mind and has worked with meditation for some 40+ years. He says he needs it with us. Now we can show him we also have deep practice!
    Purrs
    Timmy
    PS
    ohhhh Capcha Hsssss
    http://www.campaignmonitor.com/blog/post/3817/stopping-spambots-with-two-simple-captcha-alternatives

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    1. Swami ZoeJuly 8, 2013 at 2:02 PM

      Thank meyou for visiting Timmy. I hope I can be of great service to your Papa! I will tell Mama about the capha thing. We're still learning Blogspot (Mama and brother Ku's blogs are WordPress).
      Me-Ommmm

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  2. Quinn and Angel brandiJuly 8, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Life is good. I have no one to hiss at, for the moment. Meditate, sleep, eat, get petted and groomed. Such is the life of a blessed rescue cat!
    QUINN

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  3. DaisyJuly 8, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Oh I love hissing breathing. I practice it on the Harleymaniac all the time!

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  4. Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101)July 8, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    What fun! We often do Zen photo quotes at both my blogs. Namaste.

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    1. Swami ZoeJuly 8, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      Oh wonderful! I look forward to them! Me-Ommm

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  5. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJuly 8, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    so you mean I should start hissing? I think it is a great idea!

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    1. Swami ZoeJuly 8, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      Yes, it's a great Pranayama practice! It both cools and clears the mind. Me-Ommmm

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  6. AnonymousJuly 8, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Hissss never thought of that of meditative.... It sure makes sense! Will hiss more often, with a purpose now - thank you for the tip!
    Happy Cat Family

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  7. AnonymousJuly 11, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Now I know what they are doing when I hear that breathing! But where do the occasional accompanying "whappy paws" come in? Love taps? MOL!

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    1. Swami ZoeJuly 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

      I'm afraid the "whappy paws" are not part of a yoga practice. We must strive to practice Ahimsa, non-violence though I do admit I occasionally lose my temper with my little brother. Me-Ommmmm

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