Eugene Halliday - Towards the Whole Being

Eugene Halliday's teachings offer a modern updated interpretation and application of the original teachings of Yoga; what Yoga leads to in the aspirations of embodying human and divine values.

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JUST FOR TODAY I will try to live through this day only and not tackle my whole life problems at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appal me if I felt I had to keep it up for a lifetime.

JUST FOR TODAY I will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said that "most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be".

JUST FOR TODAY I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my 'luck' as it comes and fit myself to it.

JUST FOR TODAY I will strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer, I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.

JUST FOR TODAY I will exercise my soul in three ways; I will do somebody a good turn and not get found out; if somebody knows of it, it will not count. I will do at least two things I do not want to do - just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but for today I will not show it.

JUST FOR TODAY I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticise not one little bit, not find fault with anything, and not try to improve or regulate anybody but myself.

JUST FOR TODAY I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from two pests; hurry and indecision.

JUST FOR TODAY I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax. During this half hour, some time, I will try to get a better perspective of my life.

by Eugene Halliday

Deeper Teachings for the Yoga and Meditation Enthusiast - Towards the Whole Being

Melbourne Yoga offers regular Weekly Workshops for the yoga person seeking more than just the benefits of Yoga's preparatory exercise and posture.

It is a significant maxim that for learning Yoga and Meditation disciplines, a teacher is required who indeed has embodied the values of the truths being taught. Many modern western people feel a bit uncomfortable with the idea of a guru or teacher as guide. This arises in part because of the failure at some period in history where the teacher has failed to impart knowledge in a self-consistent way, and in turn the student becomes frustrated or even lost on their journey of awakening to greater understanding. It is the responsibility of the student and the teacher to be clear in their communications and in the sharing of knowledge.

Melbourne Yoga has chosen to base the Yoga and Meditation disciplines principally on the teachings of Eugene Halliday, who indeed spoke and wrote of every important aspect of Indian Yoga and Meditation, and integrated this with all of the great religious, philosophic and artistic traditions of the world. He was and is a true master of the art of Yoga, and it is for those who wish to delve into the deeper teachings, that such a guide, a true teacher, is of tremendous value.

Below in outline are a number of the diverse yet precise teachings of Yoga and Meditation along with teachings which have evolved out of the ancient texts and oral transference. We all do well who read, study and inwardly digest the knowledge of those who broke the spell of ignorance and disregard. Finding our own way is part of the journey, but knowing where to look and go is of fundamental importance. Eternity has an infinity of time and space, but as creatures we have only limited time and space to gain the realisation. Here are some downloads for consideration and use in your own meditations and unfoldings.

Towards the Whole Being, the Advaita(non-dual) teachings for the 21st Century by Eugene Halliday. These teachings are an update and extension to the recent 2600 years of Man's artistic, religious and philosophic strivings and development. Eugene Halliday's clarification of Samadhic Contemplation in the essay Reflexive Self-consciousness is key to the deepest understanding of Yoga and Meditation discipline.

Introductory and Traditional Teachings in outline.

Yoga related Meditational Essays excerpted from the Teachings of Eugene Halliday

psychographic drawings by Eugene Halliday