Namaste, Sara. I’m glad you asked. We do indeed. I’d like to start by mentioning that the first text to teach many of Hatha yoga’s central principles and practices was the Amṛtasiddhi, composed by Vajrayāna Buddhists. In ancient times, the breath was considered sacred. In the Hebrew tradition, there is Ruach, “the breath of God.” In Chinese thought, it is Chi, “the cosmic breath.” In India, it is Prana, “the vital breath.” Among American Indians, it was “the secret of life,”

Hi Sally—You are correct. Like the word “mindfulness,” there can be many different interpretations. I will share my understanding here and how we teach it in the Order of the Dragonfly. And while I have written extensively on the subject (see https://www.asksenseitony.com/store), I will offer a brief description here. First, let’s define our terms. The English word actually carries more of the meaning of deep reflection or “chewing something over,” which can be very different

Hi George—That’s understandable, because that word can mean different things to different people. I always like to start by defining my terms. This word originates in Sanskrit as “sati,” which means “to remember, recollect, or observe.” And what is it we are remembering? In the Dragonfly Sangha, it means, first and foremost, to remember who we truly are and to take refuge in our True Self. Second, it means to observe and analyze how the Ego Self’s conditioned thoughts cause u

Hi Marie— I love your question; I think many others have it too. When I was growing up, the churches we attended had very limited liturgy, but my later experiences in the Episcopal Church developed in me a love and appreciation for “the smells and bells.” In our Dragonfly Sangha we have drawn from three primary Buddhist roots: Zen, Shin, and Tantra. In these older traditions, liturgy is central. It’s part of what in Sanskrit could be called puja or bhakti. You might say it is