Day 16 • Rudi & The Green Apple
Rudi & The Green Apple
A Story of Love & Transformation, by Co-Founder of Shambhavananda Yoga, Faith Stone
Today you’ll begin with 10 minutes of reading Rudi and the Green Apple, an incredibly special and personal story from Faith Stone, co-founder of ShambhavAnanda Yoga. The book traces her own spiritual path to meeting her teacher, Swami Rudrananda, and introduces many of his core teachings in a way that is vivid, heartfelt, and deeply relatable. It’s a joy to read and offers a meaningful glimpse into the deeper qualities of our tradition—through the eyes of someone who lived it firsthand.
After spending some time with the book, you’ll return to your cushion for a mantra japa meditation, followed by a short tension release practice. Adding just a few breaths of tension release at the end of your daily practice can be a powerful way to “clear the pipes” and stay energetically light and inward throughout your day.