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Brian Hyman Brian Hyman spiritual connector. yogi philanthropist. magic carpet rider.

Brian Hyman teaches donation-based yoga classes at Strand Street Yoga in Santa Monica, and 12-Step Yoga at various Los Angeles facilities. He's writing a book about his path to wellness. [www.brianhymanyoga.com]

My spiritual life shifted after I lost my mother to brain cancer in 2009. Before she left the physical world, I hardly believed in God. After her passing, I had even less evidence to believe in a power greater than myself. However, soon thereafter I experienced a moment of clarity one evening when I looked into the bathroom mirror and asked myself what I planned to do with the rest of my life. I decided to choose life over addiction, love over fear, and service over selfishness.

A Higher Power guided my journey, and my life forever changed. Now, connection to what I choose to call God is most meaningful to me. I maintain this relationship through recovery, service, and yoga.

After my mother passed away, my yoga mat became a magic carpet upon which I found the ability to transcend space and time. I soon discovered and developed a deep breath-body-mind-Spirit connection. Conscious contact with God then became possible.

My connection to God becomes severed when I entertain selfish thoughts, think of past mistakes or future scenarios, or am not being of service to others. Prayer and meditation are the spiritual tools I use to reestablish my connection to God. Yoga is the discipline I use to reaffirm my faith and remain present.

The Dalai Lama wrote that spirituality “corresponds to the development of human qualities such as love, compassion, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, or a sense of responsibility.” Spiritual practices such as yoga cultivate these virtues and help us find a deep connection with life in a meaningful way.

I believe we live meaningful lives when our thoughts are inherent and in service to the welfare of all beings everywhere. I will continue to pray, meditate, practice and teach yoga, and connect with God as I understand Him, so that if we connect in the future I can share experience, strength, and hope. Namaste.

Brian Hyman

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