What HIB Means to Me – Tracy Draksic 2/11/2024

When Rolf taught meditation, he would talk about our mantra as an ālambana, a Sanskrit word which means “anchor”. Venturing into that dark and mysterious place called mind, the mantra serves as a light and a guide – keeping the practitioner on track, preventing her from getting lost. When I reflect on what HIB means to me, the word ālambana comes forward. I first showed up for Yoga 1 at East West Books on Main Street as a stressed-out grad student, hoping to get my life back into balance. I had no idea what a treasure I had found. Here were the friends, teachers, and the Tradition that would be my light and my guide for the rest of my life. Our world is always changing and evolving, and HIB has gone through changes as well, but one thing remains constant. The Institute has always been and will always be an oasis of love and wisdom as soon as one crosses the threshold at 841 Delaware Avenue.
Happy birthday, HIB! I love you!