Pranic Current

Nerves...

2012-01-28T09:50:00.000-08:00

Teaching my first "workshop" today at Flow Yoga in Tracy. I am nervous and a little scared. All the negative voices in my head are sounding: "Who do you think you are?" "What do you know?" "You're going to FAIL!" "You are NOTHING!" and they sound on and on.

I have to push them aside and stand firm in my truth and my belief in SELF. Right? So what if FAIL? What will happen? Will I cease to exist? What is the worst case scenario? That I will deem myself unworthy and make no sense at all so that no one will ever want to take a class with me again, EVER? Ok. So what?

And this little game I continue to play with myself until I get to the point of EMPTINESS.

I take a deep breath and I let it go.

I ready myself and move automatically, as if on auto pilot. I am prepared as I can be. I will be okay. It will be great. We will have fun. Do I believe this? I must.

Here I go...Wish me luck!

Aug 2011- Jan 2012

2012-01-15T11:27:00.001-08:00

Aug 2011- Jan 2012, a set on Flickr.

My latest photo album.

Love this one!!

2012-01-12T17:28:00.000-08:00

"Good Afternoon and Welcome to Flight # 2012. We are prepared for take-off into the New Year. Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secure and locked in an upright position. All self destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away. Should we lose Altitude under pressure, during the flight, reach up and pull down a Prayer. Prayers will automatically be activated by Faith. Once your Faith is activated you can assist other passengers. There will be NO BAGGAGE, allowed on this flight. The Captain has cleared us for takeoff. Destination HUMANITY. Please repost if you are taking this flight with me....ALL are Welcome!"

Oh, the Places You'll Go at Burning Man!

2012-01-09T12:06:00.000-08:00

I love this!!!

Ain't no sunshine...

2012-01-06T20:18:00.000-08:00

My kids just left for their fathers. Makes me sad when they leave. Makes me sad to know I have to split my time up with them. I don't like it, but I have to do it.

Anyhow, this song comes to mind.

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-27T12:11:00.000-08:00

Blessed day everyone! Had a great Christmas, happy it's over! Now getting ready to for the New Year. What are your intentions for 2012? What will you create that is powerful and of service to the world? How will you align yourself with your highest calling and/or potential? Time to get clear. Offer it up and let it go so that the Universe and/or God can support you. Peace and blessings... Namaste!

Vinyasa Yoga

2011-10-01T23:09:00.001-07:00

Entering the holy temple of the sacred self. A journey that involves the exploration and surrender to all that lies within. The truth is seen, felt and experienced. Join me. Move * Breathe * Relax.

~ Namaste ~

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The White Stripes - Icky Thump

2011-09-06T23:41:00.000-07:00

July-August | 2011

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July-August | 2011, a set on Flickr.

Prayer for the Earth by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

2011-08-10T00:25:00.001-07:00

I came accross this video on Julie Daley's site Unabashedly Female ...thought it was beautiful!

<p>PRAYER - Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee from Working with Oneness on Vimeo.</p>

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Yogic View...

2011-07-28T13:57:00.001-07:00

Steady the breath, steady the mind. Jai!

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Janis Joplin - Summertime (Live Gröna Lund 1969)

2011-07-12T14:27:00.000-07:00

Summertime and the living is easy... are you feeling it?

The White Stripes

2011-07-07T21:48:00.000-07:00

Sick!!

emilydianda's photostream

2011-07-06T01:55:00.001-07:00

emilydianda's photostream on Flickr.

Latest summer pics!

May - June | 2011

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emilydianda's photostream on Flickr.

John Mayer - Say

2011-06-16T20:53:00.000-07:00

Take all of your wasted honor
Every little past frustration
Take all your so called problems
Better put 'em in quotations

Say what you need to say
Say what you need to saaaay...

Walking like a one man army
Fighting with the shadows in your head
Living out the same old moment
Knowing you'd be better off instead

If you could only
Say what you need to say
Say what you need to saaay...

Have no fear
For giving in
Have no fear
For giving over
You better know that in the end
It's better to say too much
Then never to say what you need to say again

Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open... wide...

Say what you need to say
Say what you need to
Say what you need to
Say what you need to say...

Tom Tom Club - Genius Of Love (Long Version)

2011-06-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

Amos Lee - Windows Are Rolled Down (Live at Farm Aid 25)

2011-06-10T16:23:00.000-07:00

Bella on her bike

2011-05-26T18:53:00.000-07:00

Adele - Turning Tables (LIVE AOL Sessions HQ)

2011-05-26T18:51:00.000-07:00

"Turning Tables"

Close enough to start a war
All that I have is on the floor
God only knows what we're fighting for
All that I say, you always say more

I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb I can't breathe

So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you the heart you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables

Under haunted skies I see you
Where love is lost your ghost is found
I braved a hundred storms to leave you
As hard as you try, no, I will never be knocked down

I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb I can't breathe

So, I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you the heart you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables

Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own savior
When the thunder calls for me
Next time I'll be braver
I'll be my own savior
Standing on my own two feet

I won't let you close enough to hurt me,
No, I won't rescue you to just desert me
I can't give you the heart you think you gave me
It's time to say goodbye to turning tables
To turning tables
Turning tables, yeah
Turning, oh

Shattered into pieces

2011-05-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

My heart has shattered into a million tiny pieces. I can't breathe and I can't stop the river of tears streaming down my face. Trying to hide all this from the kids, leaves me feeling shallow and disconnected.

My relationship is over and we are now trying to decide on how to split our weekends with the kids. This takes my breath away. I don't want to imagine a weekend with out them or a weekend without us together as a family. I can't let go. I also can't imagine what I would do with myself. I am terrified and my heart aches. I feel nauseous. I feel empty and alone in all this.

I am grateful for the sunny day, so that the kids can play outside. This leaves me at least a little time to wallow and indulge in the darkness of my emotions.

I am resisting all of this. I am angry and sad and don't want any of this to happen. This is a nightmare in which I can not wake from. This is not what I want....this is not what I want.

Wood Brothers "spirit" @ the world famous evening muse

2011-05-21T22:33:00.000-07:00

emilydianda's photostream

2011-05-17T14:14:00.001-07:00

emilydianda's photostream on Flickr.

Easy - Anoushka Shankar & Karsh Kale (feat. Norah Jones)

2011-05-04T20:50:00.001-07:00

07_Easy_(feat._Norah_Jones).m4a Listen on Posterous

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Feist - Limit to your love

2011-04-27T23:18:00.001-07:00

08_The_Limit_To_Your_Love.m4a Listen on Posterous

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I can't get this song out of my head...

2011-03-13T21:40:00.000-07:00

Heart Sutra

2011-03-07T21:53:00.001-08:00

“Om Tadyatam gate gate paragate parasam gate bodhi svaha.”

"Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone utterly beyond, Enlightenment hail!"

Describes the truth realized in meditation by the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, the embodiment of compassion.

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Tadyatam = 'like this' or 'this way'

Gate = gone.

Gate gate = gone, gone.

Paragate = gone all the way to the other shore

Parasam gate = gone across to the other side, gone altogether beyond, together with everyone, the sangha, the entire community of beings, everyone gone, gone over to the other shore.

Bodhi = is the light inside, enlightenment, or awakening.

Svaha = a cry of joy or excitement, like "Welcome!", "Hallelujah!” or “Well Said"

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Exhilarating Risks

2011-02-16T11:41:00.001-08:00

I'm taking risks and jumping in with both feet, eyes wide open...feeling exhilarated!!

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Three simple backbends to restore your energy and vitality.

2011-02-15T16:38:00.001-08:00

Need a quick energy boost? Try a backbend. Backbends stimulate the nervous system and strengthen the immune, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Here are three easy backbends you can do right now.

1. Urdhva Hastasana: Stand up (yes, stand up!) Keep your feet parallel and inhale as you lift both arms over head. Pull your belly in, lengthen your tailbone towards your heels and press your pelvis forward. Then lift up and lean back, arching your spine. Exhale back to neutral and release your arms. Now, how do feel? Easy, right?

2. Cat/Cow Pose: Get down on the floor onto your hands and knees. (Go on, do it. I dare you!) Make sure your hands are right underneath your shoulders and your knees are hip-width distance apart. As you exhale, tuck your tailbone and press down evenly through both hands while you round your spine. Look towards your navel. When you're ready to inhale, tilt your pelvis back, arch your spine and look up. Do this a few times, going back and forth allowing your breath to initiate the movement.

3. Supported Backbend: Here's a simple, restorative backbend that you can do by rolling a blanket or placing a bolster under your middle back while you rest your shoulders comfortably on the floor You can also place another rolled blanket or towel under the neck to optimize your comfort. Start with the knees bent, if this position feels okay on your lower back, than go ahead and straighten your legs. Once in the position, close your eyes, relax and enjoy!

Make sure to listen to your body and honor where you are in your practice. The great sage Patanjali reminds us that "Asana (posture) is a steady, comfortable posture" (Sthira Suhkam Asanam II.46) So when practicing your backbends, make sure you are comfortable and at ease, always listen to your breath, and most importantly, enjoy the practice!

Wishing you all health, happiness and total abundance,

Emily Dianda, CRYT

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Ishvara Pranidhana

2010-12-15T09:42:00.001-08:00

Ishvara Pranidhana means to surrender to THAT which is larger than ourselves. Some label THAT as God, Divine Nature, Universe and others may simply label it Love. Whatever YOUR label or belief... practice surrendering... letting go... and TRUSTING that your needs will be met and taken care of. It most likely won't happen the way YOU want it to, but trusting and having FAITH (śraddhā) is all you need for it to work. YOU ARE LOVED! The mere fact that you EXIST is divine proof. So, let go and let God... Blessed day everyone! Namaste!

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2010-11-04T10:55:00.001-07:00

Clearing Your Head: The Practice of Kapalabhati | Pranayama http://ping.fm/DrYNW

2010-09-06T23:38:00.001-07:00

"The yogi observes details like time, posture and an even breath rhythm and is alert and sensitive to the flow of Prana within him."
- BKS Iyengar

2010-04-14T09:12:00.001-07:00

is putting one foot in front of the other, and taking GIANT leaps of faith...

2010-04-12T13:38:00.001-07:00

is resilient.

2010-04-12T13:26:00.001-07:00

Hard to believe that people are still hitting their kids.

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Livvie, busting a move!

2010-03-27T22:16:00.001-07:00

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Originally uploaded by skitoman

Here is a great video of Olivia busting a move. Jamming to the music within. Sorry that the video is turned sideways. I don't know how to turn it around. But enjoy!!

2010-03-06T20:28:00.001-08:00

Toddler twins...enough said.

2010-03-03T17:26:00.001-08:00

My nerves are shot!!

2010-03-03T17:15:00.001-08:00

"Any great change must expect opposition because it shakes the very foundation of privilege." Lucretia Mott - 1853

2010-03-01T16:04:00.001-08:00

is stoked to have had the opportunity for a nap today.

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is having a much needed spa day with the girls today.

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is enjoying this beautiful weather and is anticipating Spring.

November Pics

2009-12-04T20:26:00.001-08:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/edianda/

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A Sweet LIfe...

2009-09-29T01:20:00.000-07:00

Here we are on the eve of Summer, winding it all down with coffee filled mornings spent along side silly girls playing. We ease the heat by cooling off at the beach and by the pool, and we welcome in the beauty of Autumn during a mid-morning hike.

Our evenings are spent out in our front yard watching the girls while they dance to the sound of their daddy playing the guitar.

An honest and true reminder of how to stay present in the moment and that life is sweet and good.

Birthday Party

2009-08-15T23:50:00.000-07:00

The girls turned two today. We had a party for them at Samuel P. Taylor Park, however my camera never made it out. But thankfully our good friend Theresa happened to bring hers and took all the photos that day....Thanks T! It was a fun day. We barbecued burgers & dogs, drank sangria and ate yummy cupcakes. We celebrated with close friends and family and the party was early enough in the day that I was able to get the girls back in time for a little nap before dinner. Good times were had and the girls loved opening their gifts and playing with their new toys. I give thanks and have sincere gratitude for such a beautiful and lovely day!

Dinner, friends and dance parties...

2009-06-29T21:25:00.001-07:00

Even though Thursday started out being little crazy and distressful, it ended on a positive note. First off, the girls slept for over three hours...this is rarely done! I think the Universe or Powers that be took pity on my crazy morning. Then our friend Erica and her three year old daughter, Emmaline came over for dinner. They arrived mid-afternoon so that the kids could get some play-time in together out in the yard. Our friend Anne and her two boys also stopped in for a visit. The kids played hard, running around, playing in the kiddie pool and digging in the dirt. We also had a hard time keeping them out of the garden...they all seemed to want to pick the green tomatoes off the vine and couldn't quiet grasp that they weren't ripe yet. That's the thing with toddlers, you are always saying everything at least ten times, and often feel like you are talking to the wall. At some point it does sink in.. but most of the time it just frustrates the crap out of me.

Anyway... I had a good time conversing with actual adults, even though I was still running around chasing kids, the dog and trying to prepare dinner. The company was nice. And later on, the girls wanted to dance...so a dance party it was!

Fathers Day

2009-06-22T14:00:00.000-07:00

Fathers Day was great. It started like any other day...we woke to the sound of the girls playing in their cribs, and immediately got out of bed, got the girls up and headed to the kitchen to make coffee and breakfast for my man. I tried to keep the girls quiet so that he could sleep in a bit. But that didn't happen. He was already awake and up, and headed out to the living room to play with the girls. Exhibiting again, what a wonderful dad he is...

And so our day began. This was good. With him playing with the girls, I was able to concentrate on breakfast. I made us all a nice frittata with fresh zucchini from our garden, mushrooms and a little cheese...I served it with toast and a side dish of fruit which included blueberries, watermelon and bananas.... it was quiet tasty!

Our plans were to head to the beach for the day and meet up with some friends. Luckily we started the prep work the night before. With Paul having packed the car and me having prepared the food, we were just about ready to go...all we had to do was get everyone dressed. And any one with a few kids knows how challenging and time consuming this can be. But luckily everything went smoothly. We were out of the house and on the road by 10:30am.

Our beach of choice is Limantour. Located at the Point Reyes National Seashore, it's a nice drive from were we are and the beach is rarely crowded. Plus, you can bring your dog! You often see people on horseback and tons of wildlife, which include sea lions, whales, dolphins and pelicans.

When we arrived, we found it to be cold and windy, but the sun was out and our friends Anne & Mike were already there. So we set up camp next to them and turned the girls loose to dig and play in the sand. Pretty soon the rest of the gang showed up, Dan, his wife and their two kids; The Powell's and their baby; Kimberly and even a surprise visit from Bill. We all shared food, drinks and laughter. It was a great day!

Check out the pics in my sideshow... enjoy!

Fertility Yoga - Can It Help You Conceive?

2009-06-06T20:51:00.001-07:00

I believe in the power that yoga has upon the body. And with so many women going the IVF route and spending thousands, I think, why not just try it? So, here's an article I found interesting and just thought I would share it for those of you who are interested and/or trying to get pregnant.

Fertility Yoga - Can It Help You Conceive?

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