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Gregory Ormson

Writer, musician, yoga-loving motorcyclist.

Thanks OM Yoga Magazine (UK) March issue, for publishing the 101st of my YogaInspirationals

A couple paragrphs from the full text (below) written originally as: “Endowed With Longing for Connection.”

Perfection in yoga may have been an ancient goal, and to achieve that goal many yogis spent time alone and in isolation; but I don’t know anyone with perfection on their bucket list. I’ve not heard anyone say, “Yea, I want to become the perfect yogi, to levitate, reach santosha, and become one with God.

. . . The myth of rugged individualism, a notion that’s driven the ethic of individualism and ambition in my country really is a myth. We all need connections with others; and that need is so powerful that people will change their identities, alter their most treasured beliefs, or explore far and wide to find a niche or group from which to draw comfort.

Yoga communities around the world continue to be deeply affected by an invisible virus called COVID-19. Starting in 2020, our community in-person gatherings have been stunted and its intensified the challenge to make important new social connections.

Now for the third time, I’ve scaled back my regular yoga attendance at a studio and I’m bummed about it. But with a worldwide pandemic still happening, and my aversion to sickness, I’m on pause.

All of us in the yoga community have responded the best we can, and we’ve learned to use social media tools to stay in contact with others. But we also noticed that while communities established through the World Wide Web were important, they were different.

I taught online for six years, but it never felt natural to me.… read more...

INVITATION: Music and Cacao Ceremony Event – FRIDAY DEC. 3

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kirtan-cacao-ceremony-sound-healing-tickets-150131119219

I’m inviting you to a Cacao Ceremony this coming Friday from 5:30-8:00 pm, December 3 at RADICILE SANA, 22 N. Bellview, Mesa, AZ.  Space is limited to 15 people with payment in advance through eventbrite (on the link above). Click it to register & for details on what cacao actually is, what to expect during the ceremony, and some items you may need.

A sound healing musician, friend, and yoga teacher Crystal Valentina, has led Cacao Ceremonies and sound healing for over five years. Such a ceremony meets in a community setting around the elements of chant, sound healing, and cacao.

If you’ve never participated in a one, why not try something new? Expand your comfort zone and learn what you may need and want even if you are not aware of it. Think of the possibility to experience heightened sensations, focused intentions, and active empathy.

By invitation, I’ll be a guest musician and participant with everyone on Friday night. It will be fun to make voice with you and play sitar and guitar.  NOTE: The kirtan style chant, a common part of cacao ceremony, is not a singing contest. The purpose of chanting in mindfulness is discovered when the gathered community sound as one voice (the vocal instrument) accompanied by other instruments.

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