It is time for my second Boabom Samae, and for a little reflection. I find myself wanting to express something … ephemeral. The feeling is one of transition. It is said that we find it difficult to notice real changes in our personalities because we are biased to perceive continuity. Yet I can almost hear [...]
Open the Door, to that which is Pure.
We are Our Own Doctor, We hold Our Own Cure.
The Past hidden Ages, do not need to hold Sway.
Over so much that We Do, or so much that We Say.
The Desire which shimmers, is holding a Lie.
Searching the shadows, while the Light we defy.
The sorrow, the misery, they [...]
I woke up at 5:20 am :-> it was still dawn though you could see the light emerging and a new day was about to born.
I’ve put some clothes on, drank 2 glasses of water and drove to the nearest empty beach
It was actually 6:00 Am when I started my Boabom session at the [...]
TWO HAIKU (April 21, 2010)
Chile Trav’lers back!
We are all reunited
“… and it feels so good…”
Boabom is hard
but harmless. Real danger is
Assembling the wall.
- the other anonymous student (Northern School)
Solstice approaches.
Good friends, fresh air, lots of food.
Boabom outside!
Elegant Yuas
Phrased together as a class.
There is sweet music …
Paralyzed with Fear,
Gaunai Humiliation.
Student’s first logak.
- The Other Anonymous Student (Boabom North)
The recent Amazing weather reanimated the old ‘Must Walk Gene”, as it was an absolutely gorgeous day (must be why they call it “Mother” Nature), i followed the collective decision to get out and enjoy. Walking for me is always a positive. More so in good weather, better yet near water. As i walked [...]
Breathing through movement.
Barely can do this new move.
Samut: “Too easy.”
Balance improves, but…
Flailing arms and legs. Watch out!
Someone yells “Timber!”
Angry arrival.
Meditation in movement.
Why was I so mad?
– The Other Anonymous Student (Boabom North)
Went to the car wash today, i know it is a waste of good water and the soap probably is not so good for the environment, but it is a necessary evil. Well for as long as i drive a car and when occasionally, i can’t bear to see it so grimy. Maybe i should [...]
On January 31, 2009 the *BSBLROFC (Boabom Boston) came out en masse to attend a piano concert by our own Lindsey Robb. As some of you know Lindsey is an accomplished classical pianist who teaches at the Rivers School, Conservatory of Music in Weston, MA and who gives private lessons to some lucky fledgling students [...]
Just occurred to me that i truly enjoy checking in with The Boabom Journal. Often with anticipation, as to what new thought provoking and insightful positive it will hold. At times there will be a gap between entries, which could for one less secure prove a disappointment, or a let down. Last time the Journal [...]
Have gone through many changes since beginning at The Boston School of Boabom. Some easy, some not so much. Yet all have been ultimately, a positive experience in that i have begun working for a better way, in hopefully a better way than i had known. As i am drawn to words both spoken and [...]
“When we understand that this-finding that quiet place within where thinking ends and consciousness begins- is the most important goal and purpose of meditation, then it’s easier to understand and use the various forms of meditation.
Nearly every spiritual tradition on Earth has developed some form of meditative practice, and each is intended to arrive at [...]
In Honor of the Boston School of Boabom and its Teachers,
From the Ulan-Tefa class (4th level – Boabom to 5th Level)
Sojamm!! from all the Ulan-Tefa class, a gift of a goat and a flock of chickens has been donated in honor of the BSB Teachers who have been so great with teaching us this beautiful [...]
“Beginning”
Slow as the movement of the trees,
the hands and legs reflect the art of the wind.
Precise as the sunrays that greet the Earth,
there is no hurry in the breathing itself.
Mysterious as the movement of the stars at night,
it’s forms become one with the time-space.
Circles, and shapes the mind-body creates,
like the Universe in its dance, the [...]
Greetings, grins and smiles, welcome students all
sandals, shoes and boots, waiting in the hall
conversation bubbles, and laughter while we wait
someone changes quickly, they were a minute late
there is no inconvenience, no one is upset
as a group we stick together, since the day we met
now class begins it’s rhythm, seductive and secure
new movements that we learn, [...]
BOABOM
{The Secret Art of Boabom}
Breathing Technique: Inhalation (Nssss) / Exhalation (Haaaa) With Sound x2 = (With two short movements {Nsss…Nsss…Haaa…Haaa})
Inhale/Contain/Exhale Exercises with containment (hold air)
Osseous Awakening
CYCLE I – Standing Exercises :
1- Base Position
2- Freeing [...]
A few weeks after I had begun taking Boabom classes, I was on the phone with my father in India, telling him about my exotic new activity. In my description, I paraphrased what my teacher said: about how one could leave one’s troubles and concerns behind while in the classroom and focus on something else [...]
Among the treetops
Is where we dare to emcee
Right-, left-brain; hands, feet
Sweat, breathe, move: we’re one
The week’s “to-dos” are outdone
Awaken yourself
–Vanessa & Lucie (Boabom North)
When you’re doing brain science you can get lost in the details — there are mountains of theory and data aimed at making sense of how humans and animals adapt to an ever-changing world. My work focuses on how animals and humans learn. Boabom has given me a refreshingly holistic take on learning — it [...]
On the Water…
Being on the water in a kayak is a special way to end the day. While swimming i had been too low in the water. In a boat too high. But a kayak is for me the Goldilocks equivalent of just right. This provides for me the ability to be in and experience the true [...]