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28/03/2026
My first yoga experience on TV . She completely mesmerized me with her knowledge and gentle direct way of teaching .
13/03/2026

My first yoga experience on TV . She completely mesmerized me with her knowledge and gentle direct way of teaching .

Longtime yoga teacher Lilias Folan, who introduced thousands to the practice through her long-running PBS TV show, passed away on March 9, 2026.

Lilias, 𝘠𝘰𝘨𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶 was one of the most successful programs in PBS history, making yoga accessible decades before at-home practice became common.

She’s remembered for her approachable teaching style, clear instructions, and ability to make an ancient practice feel relevant to contemporary life in the 1970s, when yoga felt out of reach for many Americans. Her lessons will long be appreciated.

Read an interview with Folan from 2023 at the link in comments.

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🌟 Rest as the witness beyond ego. Accept feedback with clarity, release emotional hooks, and respond to life with dignity rather than reaction. This is the ...

From one of my most beloved teachers doing what she does best . Making it simple .
23/12/2025

From one of my most beloved teachers doing what she does best . Making it simple .

"All the practices of yoga are about returning to what was already there: our inherent wisdom, our natural goodness, and our spiritual wholeness.” -JHL

04/12/2025

In the noise of daily life, we get lost in worries, comparisons, desires, and disappointments.
But Buddhism gently brings us back to the simple truths that make life lighter and clearer.

✨ We all die one day.
Life is precious because it is temporary.
Every moment is a gift, not a guarantee.

✨ We are all connected.
No one lives alone.
Your actions, words, and energy affect everyone around you.

✨ We are not our thoughts.
The mind creates stories, fears, and illusions —
but you are the awareness behind them.

✨ We are not our emotions.
Feelings rise and pass like waves.
They are experiences, not identities.

✨ We all struggle sometimes.
Pain is universal.
Compassion grows when we remember this.

✨ We all want happiness.
Every person you meet — no matter how they behave —
is simply trying to avoid suffering and find peace.

✨ We all have wisdom within us.
Clarity doesn’t come from outside;
it comes from looking honestly within.

The real practice of Buddhism is not in statues, chants, or rituals.
It is in how you show up each day:

🌿 with kindness
🌿 with awareness
🌿 with patience
🌿 with understanding
🌿 with humility
🌿 with compassion

These truths are not meant to be admired —
they are meant to be lived.

When you embody these teachings, life becomes gentler,
your heart becomes lighter,
and peace becomes your natural state.

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