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WHAT’S MY PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE?
“Today, I cannot see myself without a practice of yoga,” says Kiran Shines.
Kiran Shines was born in Canada, grew up in Brazil, and as a child of South Asian ancestry, says she viewed herself as one with the Universe.
“I was not a very expressive being as a child or as an adult. Curiosity was always playing with me, and I was present to a deep longing for self-expression. Dancing was one form; writing became available when I dove deep into yoga. Meditation was the catalyst that created the space for words to come through and be captured on paper. The first expression that resulted was my book, My Friend Maya.
“It’s a story about Sunny, a curious little girl who is preoccupied with thoughts, emotions and senses. Sunny journeys into Karma and Dharma and Swimming with Sadhana, where she meets friends who offer her guidance on the way. Sunny continues her journey in Moksha and Lila, which will be published soon, and Brahmasmi, a creation in thought at the moment.
“Writing an animated series for children and their parents has allowed me to express myself and to share the benefits I experienced with an intentional practice of yoga. And I share gladly to inspire you to create your own space to intentionally practise yoga; to realize the benefits through your own direct experience.
“Today, I cannot see myself without a practice of yoga. It has been a healing and transformative tool in my life. It has improved the quality of experience for me to levels I could not imagine before, and now I can.
“I am so grateful to be in this wonderful space full of joy and peace and this energy expresses itself through various forms including writing.
“Another energy also became available to me in the form of service and support of other beings through coaching and guidance. I created my own practice to guide and coach others in their journey of life and I offer distinctions in yoga and Vedanta. I also offer distinctions in a framework I created called practice KIND.
My Friend Maya is available on Amazon, $25.53.
“This framework will be available in a book format at the end of the year for other coaches who are wishing to integrate a framework in their practice to support and serve their clients. It is my intention to inspire and trigger transformation whether you are a client or a coach servicing clients. It is an honour to be available in such a space and I humbly answer the call.
“My journey is full of inspiration and gratitude. I am blessed to offer services and I am happy to support others on your journey.”
To learn more, visit http://www.kiranshines.comor connect with Kiran at kiran@kiranshines.com.
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