The Nectar of Sugarloaf

Did she find a good place to do yoga or what?!?

Here is Tree (also known as Teresa) as she does a deep stretch of downward dog in Sugarloaf Mountain, just south of Frederick.

These are pics of a day trip there with her family. But Tree did not just hike and stretch her body, she also explored the inner recesses of her mind.

The yogis and sages say that meditating outside is very good indeed. Surrounded by the vastness of the open sky – stars, planets, nebulae – there is ample scope to feel and immerse oneself in the contemplation of the Great.

A natural component of any meditative practice is vistara or expansion. To feel that there is much more to life than to feel locked up and burdened by one’s petty ego. Being outside helps break down those boundary walls wherein we can open the doors and windows of the mind.

Here Tree is taking full advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

Being in the great outdoors and not doing a backbend would be akin to going to the Caribbean and not getting into the ocean. In both instances it just has to be done.

Thus before leaving, Tree made sure to do a clean upward facing dog pose on that level flat rock. A great way to co-exist with nature – and alas the day was complete!!!

See all our yoga vacation photos – and send us your pics as well!!