Saturday, June 27, 2026

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera): Yoga as in 8 limbs of Yoga, and karma and dharma - and as might be taught by Yogini Angela Farmer and Yogi Victor Van Kooten? and see the PS * Restorative Yoga class on Saturdays (and as we may live to 150 and well beyond:)?

 



Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera): Yoga as in 8 limbs of Yoga, and karma and dharma - and as might be taught by Yogini Angela Farmer and Yogi Victor Van Kooten? and see the PS * Restorative Yoga class on Saturdays (and as we may live to 150 and well beyond:)? 



Dear Yoga friends, family in their 80s and 90s' ~ Dick (Robb MD, possibly posthumously, also an ophthalmology professor in Harvard Medical School), Unitarians' Chris Michaels and Ma/Janie, and Alden (Briscoe - who went to Quaker George School in Philadelphia before Harvard college), ~ Quakertarian & Veterinarian & cousin Annie (Brown in NE Oregon), George (Church) and Maitreyi (Mazumdar MD - both professors in Harvard Medical School too), Peter (Norvig, Stanford AI), Marlynn Wei MD JD (co-author of "The Harvard Medical School Guide to Yoga: 8 Weeks to Strength, Awareness, and Flexibility"), Doortje (Van Kooten - in communication with Angela and your father Victor?), Pin/Sid Mazumdar HHS, Valerie & Ed Smyth MDs, All, 

Some Restorative Yoga explorations for tomorrow Sat June 27, 2026 8 am your time?

Some Yoga meditation explorations ~

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Lie on your back .. with your head on a folded blanket, knees bent, feet about hip width apart, parallel to one another, or slightly turned in, and 12 inches or so away from your buttocks, knees resting against each other, 
... and release your inner body into your back body ... can you explore your inner back torso with your breath as if exploring the ocean floor?
... Explore the relaxation response, eg here - https://scott-macleod.blogspot.com/2008/09/arc-steps-to-elicit-relaxation-response.html - or your "inner releasing action" ~ http://www.scottmacleod.com/yoganotations.html ~ inside your body mind?


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Go deeper if you'd like, and possibly with this prop of 2 tennis balls inside a sock at the very beginning of this class ... and at around 3 mins especially - 

Angela Farmer : Living Fully In Our Bodies (Full Class) 

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Sit in easy cross-legged pose, on a folded blanket or height under your buttocks, and let your spine lengthen up, head like a helium balloon, spine like a string on it ... and explore further your your "inner releasing action" Yoga meditation,  exploring your inner back body torso with your breath, like filling a spinnaker sail with your breath 


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Yoga twisting on your back (Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Spinal Twist) pose)
Lie on. your back again and lift your back pelvis up and to the left 3 or 4 inches, extend your left arm out to the left, and drop your knees to the right, even aiding them with your right hand, or welcoming them into your right arm ... Breathe into the areas that are opening, especially in your inner back body 

And then explore the other side,  lift your back pelvis up and to the right 3 or 4 inches, extend your right arm out to the right, and drop your knees to the left, even aiding or supporting them with your left hand, or welcoming them into your left arm's elbow ... Breathe into the areas that are opening, especially in your inner back body 





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And here are some variations and further ways to explore this Supta Matsyendrasana - Supine Spinal Twist - 
Core Exercise: Supine Twist

https://youtu.be/TeAhhVD2q1c


Supine Spinal Twist / Supta Matsyendrasana
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qwIPnZbxx3I



How to do Supta Matsyendrasana - Supine Spinal Twist - Beginners Yoga



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And as we may live to 150 years old and well beyond :)  

How to scientifically prove reversing aging, and with Yoga asana with time for humans, and with the Flywire Connectome and with all its Drosophila fly body parts too, and in a #RealisticVirtualEarthForAgingReversal a #RealisticVirtualEarthForYogaAsana too?  - 

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Red Flour Beetle ...



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Yoga as in 8 limbs of Yoga, and karma and dharma - and as might be taught by Yogini Angela Farmer and Yogi Victor Van Kooten? and see the PS

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Yoga as in 8 limbs of Yoga, and karma and dharma - and as might be taught by Yogini Angela Farmer and Yogi Victor Van Kooten? 



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Yoga and growing a WUaS abolition movement worldwide and to protect people potentially  - "& coding for all 7.9 billion people on the planet for #FreeUniversalEducation #WikiToo  https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/You_at_World_University (& for #AvatarAgentElectronicHealthRecords with #ExtremeLongevityGenetic #GeneDrugTherapies emerging for all) & to end poverty eg by distributing #PiCryptocurrency minepi.com/sgkmac to most and to abolish the wrongful buying & selling of people in the illegal sex, drugs, violence etc industries internationally and thus modern slavery, how best to do this with you and IT, AI & ML ? Develop #WUaSAbolitionAudits worldwide for 7.9 billion people too?"

... and see the PPPPS 

Happy Yoga, and as we may live to 150 years of age and well beyond :) ! 


Yogically, abolitionally (and again see the PPPPS), Namaste, 
Scott


Will create a blog post with these Sat June 27, 2026 Restorative Yoga explorations and as we may live to 150 years old and well beyond, later 



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Yoga as in 8 limbs of Yoga, and karma and dharma - and as might be taught by Yogini Angela Farmer and Yogi Victor Van Kooten?


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interestingly, again - 
in AI Mode - 

The approach to the Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga), karma, and dharma through the lens of Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten is a radical departure from rigid, structural, and rule-bound practices. Instead of treating yoga as a linear ladder to be climbed or a set of external commands to obey, they teach yoga as a fluid, deeply internal, and organic exploration of freedom. [1]
Here is how these foundational yogic concepts transform under their unique, somatic philosophy.
1. The Eight Limbs (Ashtanga) as an Organic Whole
In traditional philosophy (from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras), the Eight Limbs are often taught sequentially, starting with moral codes and moving toward meditation. Angela and Victor view the limbs not as steps, but as a living tree where all parts grow simultaneously.
  • Yamas & Niyama (Social and Personal Ethics): Instead of imposing "shoulds" and "musts," they treat ethics as a natural byproduct of deep self-listening. Non-violence (ahimsa) begins by not forcing your own body into a painful, idealized shape.
  • Asana (Posture): This is the core of their teaching revolution. They moved away from strict linear alignment (such as traditional Iyengar yoga) to find the "inner body." Asana becomes an exploration of fluid, undulating movements, unwinding chronic tension, and listening to the body’s innate wisdom rather than an external blueprint. [1]
  • Pranayama (Breath Control): Rather than controlling or forcing the breath into rigid counts, they emphasize uncovering the natural, uninhibited breath. It is about opening the spaces in the body so the breath can move like water.
  • Pratyahara & Dharana (Inward Focus & Concentration): This is shifted from a forceful "blocking out" of the world to a soft, receptive yielding. It is an invitation to feel the subtle sensations inside the tissues and joints.
  • Dhyana & Samadhi (Meditation & Absorption): Meditation is not a mental battle to quiet the mind; it is the natural state of rest and connection that occurs when the body feels safe, spacious, and deeply grounded in the earth.
2. Dharma as Your Unique Visual and Bodily Truth
Traditionally, dharma means duty, cosmic law, or the right way of living. In Angela and Victor's teaching, dharma is deeply tied to authenticity.
  • Undivided Self: Dharma is discovering your own nature rather than trying to fit into someone else's mold.
  • Innate Expression: Victor, who is also an artist, often weaves visual imagery, poetry, and nature metaphors into the practice. Dharma, in this light, is allowing your body to express its unique shape and truth in the moment, rather than mimicking a textbook pose.
  • Listening to the Inner Voice: Your ultimate duty is to your own healing and inner guidance, breaking free from the "conditioning" of society, teachers, or even your own past expectations.
3. Karma as Cellular Memory and Unwinding
Karma is the law of cause and effect, often understood as the accumulation of our actions. Somatically, Angela and Victor interpret karma as the physical and emotional conditioning stored in our bodies.
  • Staging Ground in the Body: Trauma, habit, injuries, and mental stress are "karmic knots" held in our connective tissue, hips, spine, and breath.
  • The Unwinding Process: By practicing with a soft, inquiring, and non-aggressive attitude, you allow these deep-seated habits to unravel.
  • Breaking the Cycle: Instead of generating new "reactive karma" by aggressively fighting your tightness, you meet your limitations with curiosity and compassion. This shifts your physical state from reaction to creative response.
The Essence of Their Shared Teaching
If you practice the Eight Limbs, karma, and dharma in this spirit, you shift from doing yoga to undoing what stands in the way of your natural state. The practice becomes a deeply nourishing, creative, and liberating art form rooted in the earth and open to the vastness of life.
If you are exploring this for your own practice, let me know if you would like to look into specific somatic movements they favor, resources on their writings and art, or how to adapt this soft, internal approach to restorative poses.






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Yoga as in 8 limbs of Yoga, and karma and dharma? 

Yes, the physical poses (asana) popular in the West are just one part of a much larger philosophical system. In traditional yoga, the 8 limbs, karma, and dharma work together as a complete ethical, physical, and soul-wise (spiritual?) framework for living a meaningful life. [1, 2, 3]
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Originating from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the 8 limbs are a step-by-step guide to self-realization, mastery of the mind, and inner peace. [1, 2]
  1. Yama (Restraints): Ethical guidelines on how we treat the world and others (non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation, and non-possessiveness). [1, 2]
  2. Niyama (Observances): Personal practices for self-discipline and spiritual growth (purity, contentment, austerity, self-study, and devotion). [1, 2]
  3. Asana (Postures): The physical practice meant to create a strong, healthy body and prepare it for seated meditation. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  4. Pranayama (Breath Control): Learning to regulate the life-force energy within through breathing techniques. [1]
  5. Pratyahara (Sense Withdrawal): Consciously detaching from external distractions to focus inward. [1]
  6. Dharana (Concentration): The practice of single-pointed focus. [1, 2]
  7. Dhyana (Meditation): The state of uninterrupted flow of awareness. [1]
  8. Samadhi (Absorption): Enlightenment; a state of deep unity and oneness. [1, 2]
Karma (The Law of Cause and Effect)
Karma literally means "action." In yoga, it represents the universal law that every thought, word, and deed has a corresponding reaction. [1, 2, 3]
  • Karma Yoga: One of the four main paths of yoga, known as the path of selfless service. It involves doing your duty without attachment to the results or personal gain. [1, 2, 3]
Dharma (Your True Purpose and Duty)
Dharma refers to your cosmic duty, path, or divine destiny. It encompasses the moral and righteous way to live, as well as finding your unique purpose in life and acting in alignment with that truth. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The eight-fold path, the practice of selfless action (Karma), and living out your purpose (Dharma) are deeply intertwined—they all serve to clear the mind of ego and suffering, bringing you into union with your highest self. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Would you like to explore how to incorporate Karma Yoga into your daily routine, or are you looking to deepen your understanding of specific Yamas and Niyamas? Let me know where you'd like to dive deeper!







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Found this possibly interesting new Yoga book as resource, and re Ayurveda from a somewhat contemporary (hippy even?) American perspective - 

Frawley, David, and Sandra Summerfield Kozak, 2001.
Yoga for Your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice, 2001
Silver Lake, WI: Lotus Press.


Yoga for Your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice
Book by David Frawley and Sandra Summerfield Kozak. 









With Angela and Victor in it, interestingly ... 





PPPPS

Hi Pin, Ma, Ed, how are you this Friday? Are you at the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh already, Ma ? Just writing out tomorrow's Restorative Yoga explorations and as we may live to 150 years old and well beyond ... Reached out to Frau Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany (2005 to 2021),  and former Prime Minister of GB Theresa May (from 2016-2019) and regarding growing a worldwide WUaS abolition movement in coding for all 7.9 billion people on the planet and for avatar agent electronic health records for all and with aging reversal & longevity genetic drug therapies emerging ... with both of their fathers ministers too ...

Dear #FrauAngelaMerkel Mrs. @theresa_may @gcmodernslavery #PeterNorvigGoogleAIDirector: In growing a #WUaSabolition #WorldwideAbolitionMovement @WorldUnivAndSch building on @MITOCW in ~7 languages @WUaSPress in all 200 countries https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Nation_States  and in their main languages https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Languages & coding for all 7.9 billion people on the planet for #FreeUniversalEducation #WikiToo  https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/You_at_World_University to end poverty eg by distributing #PiCryptocurrency minepi.com/sgkmac to most and to abolish the wrongful buying & selling of people in the illegal sex, drugs, violence etc industries internationally and thus modern slavery, how best to do this with you and IT, AI & ML ? Develop #WUaSAbolitionAudits too?


ReTweeting - 
It was a pleasure to host Angela Merkel this morning at the @AtlanticPARTN. 
As one of the most influential European political leaders of the past two decades, she has helped shape many of the debates that continue to define Europe today. https://x.com/i/status/2070166385058091367

Dear #FrauAngelaMerkel @theresa_may @gcmodernslavery #PeterNorvigGoogleAIDirector: In growing a #WUaSabolition #WorldwideAbolitionMovement @WorldUnivAndSch w @MITOCW in ~7 langs & coding for all 7.9B people on planet for #FreeUniversalEducation #WikiToo Dev #WUaSAbolitionAudits?

https://x.com/WorldUnivAndSch/status/2070524394276049364

https://x.com/Q_YogaMacFlower/status/2070524367424164103

https://x.com/sgkmacleod/status/2070524876520399341

https://x.com/HarbinBook/status/2070525640525393978

https://x.com/WorldUnivAndSch/status/2070524394276049364

https://x.com/scottmacleod/status/2070524519153074576

https://x.com/TheOpenBand/status/2070525827213857223



ReTweeting -

It was a pleasure to host Angela Merkel this morning at the @AtlanticPARTN.

As one of the most influential European political leaders of the past two decades, she has helped shape many of the debates that continue to define Europe today.

https://x.com/theresa_may/status/2070166385058091367


See too - 
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scottgkmacleod_frauangelamerkel-theresamaypm-peternorviggoogleaidirector-activity-7476288134562099201-DVnf

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/scott-macleod-4691a011a_frauangelamerkel-theresamaypm-peternorviggoogleaidirector-activity-7476287792642412545-geAT


https://www.linkedin.com/posts/world-university-and-school_frauangelamerkel-theresamaypm-peternorviggoogleaidirector-activity-7476286498963902464-tVes
Thoughts? Warm regards, abolitionally, fondly, Yogically (as in 8 limbs of Yoga), Friendly NtF Quaker and Unitarian Universalist regards, Scott (And just found this again too - Incredible #670RidgecrestRd #Canyon94516 Seeking to develop further the #WUaSAcademicMedicalCenter #WUaSLongevityGeneticsInstitute
(& @WorldUnivAndSch @WUaSPress as 2 parallel legal entity wings)
as I take ownership on 11/1/23
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17hHa261f5bl7t_wlrH3UQFnrMBMh0lid/view?usp=drivesdk &
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MfrfInbuEfNE7kXBBjO18iLQPoswKJWl/view?usp=drivesdk ~

https://x.com/scottmacleod/status/1700859111200395685) 


PPPPS a 

Dear #FrauAngelaMerkel @theresa_may @gcmodernslavery #PeterNorvigGoogleAIDirector: In growing a #WUaSabolition #WorldwideAbolitionMovement @WorldUnivAndSch w @MITOCW in ~7 langs & coding for all 7.9B people on planet for #FreeUniversalEducation #WikiToo Dev #WUaSAbolitionAudits?

https://x.com/WorldUnivAndSch/status/2070524394276049364

https://x.com/Q_YogaMacFlower/status/2070524367424164103

https://x.com/sgkmacleod/status/2070524876520399341

https://x.com/HarbinBook/status/2070525640525393978

https://x.com/WorldUnivAndSch/status/2070524394276049364

https://x.com/scottmacleod/status/2070524519153074576

https://x.com/TheOpenBand/status/2070525827213857223



ReTweeting -

It was a pleasure to host Angela Merkel this morning at the @AtlanticPARTN.

As one of the most influential European political leaders of the past two decades, she has helped shape many of the debates that continue to define Europe today.

https://x.com/theresa_may/status/2070166385058091367


See too - 




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Dear #FrauAngelaMerkel #TheresaMayPM Mrs. @theresa_may @gcmodernslavery #PeterNorvigGoogleAIDirector: In growing a #WUaSabolition #WorldwideAbolitionMovement @WorldUnivAndSch building on @MITOCW in ~7 languages @WUaSPress in all 200 countries https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Nation_States - 
and in their main languages https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/Languages & coding for all 7.9 billion people on the planet for #FreeUniversalEducation #WikiToo  https://wiki.worlduniversityandschool.org/wiki/You_at_World_University (& for #AvatarAgentElectronicHealthRecords with #ExtremeLongevityGenetic #GeneDrugTherapies emerging for all) & to end poverty eg by distributing #PiCryptocurrency minepi.com/sgkmac to most and to abolish the wrongful buying & selling of people in the illegal sex, drugs, violence etc industries internationally and thus modern slavery, how best to do this with you and IT, AI & ML ? Develop #WUaSAbolitionAudits worldwide for 7.9 billion people too?



ReTweeting - 

It was a pleasure to host Angela Merkel this morning at the @AtlanticPARTN. 

As one of the most influential European political leaders of the past two decades, she has helped shape many of the debates that continue to define Europe today. 



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