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Art has been used throughout history to convey deeper meaning to what is often inaccessible to the logical mind. In yoga there is a long tradition of storytelling, allegory and symbolism for just this reason.

Sutra is also an important and profound approach to communication which attempts to convey the comprehensive complexity of nature, perception and practice within the minimal description of short succinct statements and phrases.

Poetry as a medium of expression and communication emerges out of these origins and as a poet Derek continues this yoga tradition.

The poetry  is not preoccupied with the richness of imagery for poetry's sake but is more concerned with clarifying perception. In this sense the poems are themselves spiritual teachings. Upanishad  a published poem is available.

Poems:

Here are some examples

• Sailing
• What You Are
• The Breath of Stars

Writings:

A wide body of writing exists within the YogaLiving archives. A sample of some of Derek's articles which have been  published in Yoga Journals are offered here for your interest.

A detailed book describing the teaching and practice is now available. See Sphurana

• Sunshine and happiness
• Jnana Yoga- seeing beyond concepts
• Witnessing the moment