Q: 'I agree that [yogic calmness] is important, so how do we account for all the yoga teachers who fly Ukraine flags and require masks in their studios?' — Audio

Introduction

Today’s essay is a revised and updated essay from the summer of 2022. It explores the idea that yoga is very often, and very likely mostly, used as a popular drug-free yet drug-like activity that allows yogi and yogini wannabes to easily fall into spiritual by-pass instead of developing authentic yogic equanimity. I had observed very early in my own yoga journey this phenomenon in 2016. And my assessment of yoga as spiritual by-pass was absolutely confirmed with the convid and how so-called yogis instead of standing with equanimity and strength for freedom against medically induced tyranny joined the panicked and embraced medical tyranny and anti-social shunning and cancelling practices.

In the post with this audio I link to the written essay and include the important links from it. Go to the written post for all the links and for the graphics. I have also included my playlists.

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Text of the Essay

Q: 'I agree that [yogic calmness] is important, how do we account for all the yoga teachers who fly Ukraine flags and require masks in their studios?' A: Yoga as drug.

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Playlists

Spotifiy

YouTube Music

YouTube Talk 

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Important Links

Kirsch’s Request for How to Red Pill

What are the best ways to red-pill someone?

My Reply to Kirsch’s Request

Steve Kirsch asked "What are the best ways to red-pill someone?" My answer.

Dalai Lama Tongue Kisses Boy

Koan ‘If You Meet The Buddha On The Road, Kill Him’

Michael Stone Podcast ‘In That Lump of Flesh and Bone’. or Soundcloud

Michael Stone Podcast ‘What Are You Going to Do with What You’ve Got’ or on Soundcloud

Pali Canon, Saṁyutta Nikāya: Connected Discourses on Feeling 36.21; Sivaka

Mass Formation

Recovery 2.0

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Request for Help

In July of 2024 I had unexpected pacemaker surgery that cleaned out my savings.

I requested donations to help me through the pinch. I anticipate that my immediate threat of insolvency will be cleared before the end of the year.

I recorded this November 5th, 2024. If you have come to this essay before January 1, 2025, and you are in position to help and would like to, you can check out the details of that in the link in the post. Once my yoga based trauma recovery centre is given the green light with confirmation of my residency, I anticipate the need for immediate financial help will disappear. As the situation changes I will update my requirements. At this time, I’m about 1/3 of what I anticipate is required. So if you are curious and would like to help me, please consider my request for donations and give an amount, if you are called to do so, that gives you joy. I appreciate and am grateful for considering me. 

Spiritual Rebirth After a Surgery Bottoms Me Out in Two Ways

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And lastly, I appreciate that you have generously shared your time with me and this essay!

All the best with what is changing. Everything changes! With peace, respect, love and exuberant joy.

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