"Always
see the good in your fellow human beings, put the negative aspects of
the past behind you, live completely in the present, and make the best
you possibly can of it. Expect the best from the future and remain in
constant contact with cosmic consciousness--then nothing will stand in
the way of a meaningful, happy life."
--from MUDRAS
by Gertrud Hirschl
--from MUDRAS
by Gertrud Hirschl
"What is the most important thing we want in life? . . . Without peace we are living in a burning world. The main aim is peace. --baba hari dass (quotes from 1984-86)
About Melissa
Melissa Anderson -- is a long-time student of Ashtanga Yoga. She was introduced to Kundalini Yoga at the age of 15 for a school year, and began learning Ashtanga in 1983 in Hawaii with Brad Ramsey. Living and studying the daily practice of the yoga in Kona for a year and a half was a transformative life experience. In 1985, K. Pattabhi Jois toured Encinitas and Hawaii for 3 months, and she was able to take Intermediates with him daily.
Melissa completed Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (500 hr) at the Mount Madonna Center in 1986. And soon after was given Sri K. Pattabhi Jois' direction and blessing to teach. She began teaching after she and "Dr. Ray" Rosenthal sponsored Guru Ji on his tour that included Santa Cruz that year.
Melissa is creative as well as spiritual, has a BFA in Communication Arts from Otis College. and is a Certified Restorative Yoga Trainer. Search for Misa Anderson in Los Angeles at:
www.restorativeyogateachers.com
Melissa completed Yoga Teacher Training and Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (500 hr) at the Mount Madonna Center in 1986. And soon after was given Sri K. Pattabhi Jois' direction and blessing to teach. She began teaching after she and "Dr. Ray" Rosenthal sponsored Guru Ji on his tour that included Santa Cruz that year.
Melissa is creative as well as spiritual, has a BFA in Communication Arts from Otis College. and is a Certified Restorative Yoga Trainer. Search for Misa Anderson in Los Angeles at:
www.restorativeyogateachers.com
ma with guru ji and amma, kona, 1985
Favorite Guru Ji Stories
(from Linda Costa):
"We had class in Paia in Maui and Guruji was staying in Kihei and I drove him home. There were several of us in the car and Guruji was sitting in the front seat next to me. Rajneesh was popular in those days and many followers gave him everything-all their money and the control of their lives. Someone in the car asked Guruji about Rajneesh and Guruji said: I don't want your mind, you keep it. Don't want! His English was very simple in those days but we knew what he meant very clearly."
It was afternoon; I went back to my place to rest after the yoga and helping on organizing the tour. The telephone rang, and Guru Ji's voice came crackling through the line, "Melissa, you coming here? Yes, Guru Ji." I hung up the phone and went back to Dr. Ray's, I wasn't tired anymore. The surprise of talking to the great guru on the phone filled me with new energy. It's like Joseph (organized Guru Ji's tours for a time) said, "There is Love There." -ma
(from Linda Costa):
"We had class in Paia in Maui and Guruji was staying in Kihei and I drove him home. There were several of us in the car and Guruji was sitting in the front seat next to me. Rajneesh was popular in those days and many followers gave him everything-all their money and the control of their lives. Someone in the car asked Guruji about Rajneesh and Guruji said: I don't want your mind, you keep it. Don't want! His English was very simple in those days but we knew what he meant very clearly."
