Rohini reads her poem “dislocated” before leading a few minutes of meditation.
Poem and Reflection
Rohini reads her poem “threat recognition,” and then leads a few minutes of silent reflection.
Poem and Meditation
Rohini reads her poem “road block” and then leads a few minutes of meditation and silent reflection.
Stilling Meditation
Rohini leads a short meditation for all participants to work toward inner stillness.
For Those Struggling to Breathe
Rohini reads her poem “consequences,” and then shares a few minutes of silent meditation and reflection, so we can inwardly be with and support those around the world struggling to breathe, whatever the reason.
The Silence
After reading her poem “re-cognize,” Rohini shares a story about a powerful experience of re-cognition shared by two Jewish mystics.
The Love of Conflict
Rohini explains how all human conflict and hate are rooted in the dichotomizing activity of the intellect.
Zen Stories
After a reading, Rohini works with three students on burning up and resolving a vibration connected with the fourchotomy of “bitter.” She then shares two instructive Zen stories.
The Prescription
After reading her poem “The Prescription,” Rohini leads a short meditation in which we can be with our experience, whatever it is, and still our underlying vibrations.
Rubber Duckie 2021
Rohini uses rubber duckies to explain the abiding substrate of consciousness that undergirds all the modifications of the mind. If we identify with the modifications of the mind, we are lost. If we still all modifications, our minds can serve as clear mirrors reflecting the light of the Self, which then can be revealed as our true nature. Rohini’s talk elucidates Vyasa’s commentary on Yoga Sutras 1.32.