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Relaxation and Performance

Posted on Sep 30th, 2009 by Rob : Philosopher of Strength Rob

Cross posted from  www.RobMcNamara.com   Many people whom are unconsciously caught in their conditioning make the mistake of pushing harder in the attempt to get more done in their life. While the initial effort may... More »

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The Unconditioned Ground Of Awakening & Your Conditioning

Posted on Nov 14th, 2008 by Rob : Philosopher of Strength Rob

For you integral freaks with a passion for practice I just wrote a post in my pod  Integral Strength  on the two edges of practice: The capacity to awaken into Novelty and the capacity to... More »

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Following Your Heart

Posted on May 28th, 2008 by Rob : Philosopher of Strength Rob

The center of your heart does not make distinctions.  The heart at it's core simply is open, radically vulnerable, intimately receptive.    There's no, "I'll take this, but not that." There's no conflicted stance, no... More »

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Awakening Amidst Contraction

Posted on Dec 28th, 2007 by Rob : Philosopher of Strength Rob

I am amidst what I call a push workout. I'm training my shoulders and core on this particular occasion, performing a cycle of lateral dumbbell raises, abdominal crunches on a bench and a practice of... More »

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Integral Practice & Working With Your Injuries

Posted on Feb 27th, 2007 by Rob : Philosopher of Strength Rob

What is an injury within the context of an integral practice? And how should you work with injuries within your integral practice? These questions have come up on several fronts, both in my Pod Integral... More »

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Integral Awareness & Changes In Your Practice

Posted on Oct 17th, 2006 by Rob : Philosopher of Strength Rob

Here's a question I recieved recently - ok so maybe not so recently - but one that nonetheless deserves some attention as it has continued to surface within my own body-mind's dissonance. "How do you... More »

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