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  The Everything Yoga Blog

• Yoga Ouch: Is it in Your Mind or Your Body?

  insideoutweightloss

  19 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm

  The other day I heard a yoga teacher say something that made me cringe a bit (I'm paraphrasing here) -- "If you want to stop, that's only your mind. Push through and keep going." I'm a fan of the listen-to-your-body club, so this direction didn't sit all that well with me (it's right up there with a yoga teacher going up to a student and aggressively adjusting him/her to suit an ideal form). But then I thought about some examples where this might be true. For instance -- childbirth. I haven't had a child myself, but I understand that many women get to a point where they feel like they can't…

• Illness as Yoga Practice

  insideoutweightloss

  16 Nov 2009 | 1:44 pm

  Last week I was knocked down cold by some sort of nasty virus. I had the whole enchilada -- sweats, chills, almost vomit (not a good sign from someone who hasn't actually vomited since she was 6 years old). Needless to say I was miserable, uncomfortable, and weak...and yet the whole experience felt like some sort of yoga retreat. Say what?!?!? I know, I know -- it sounds a little crazy, right? No, I'm not on medication and haven't lost my marbles (at least I don't think so). Just hear me out... I awaken in the wee hours of the morning feeling unsettled, which then leads to feeling inhuman…

• Yoga No-Nos

  insideoutweightloss

  6 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm

  What a week it's been in the world of yoga. First, a yoga student sues a Boulder, CO yoga studio owner over an unwanted adjustment during yoga class. Then the financially-strapped state of Missouri taxes yoga. Hmmmm...I'm thinking Patanjali would be shaking his head (or is that hood) over these two happenings, reminding us of ahimsa and asteya. My comments on these two events -- always ask first then proceed with caution and is it really necessary or is greed driving the bus? The other recent what the h@#$ item in the news regarding yoga lately is one near and dear to my heart (WARNING: the…

• Blowing a Little Angry Wind

  insideoutweightloss

  2 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pm

  A few days ago, I got rip roaring angry. I felt like one of those cartoon characters that I used to watch every Saturday morning when I was a kid -- the pressure cooker inside of me got hotter and hotter until it finally blew, resulting in steam coming out of my ears. The holistic model of yoga (think Koshas) can be understood clearly when experiencing anger (the emotional body) -- your physical body changes (your muscles tense, your face gets red), your breath body changes (your breathing gets choppier, shorter, and more rapid), your mind changes (your thoughts become negative), and your…

• Quieting the Mind and Soothing the Soul

  insideoutweightloss

  29 Oct 2009 | 7:53 pm

  It's estimated that 19 million Americans are affected by stress and anxiety. Ouch -- that adds up to a lot of stressed out, anxious people. That's a lot of road rage, reactive behavior, broken relationships, overindulging in "medicinal" substances, and a lot of dis-ease. The American Psychological Association and The American Institute of Stress offer up these troubling stress statistics: Stress levels are deeply affected by work in 62% of Americans. Money is thought to contribute significantly to the stress experienced by 73% of Americans. 66% of Americans would seriously welcome help in…

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  Bow Down Yoga with Sofi Dillof

• Thank you...

  Sofi

  16 Nov 2009 | 8:04 am

  ... from the bottom of my heart to everyone who helped me reach the 2009 Seva Challenge Goal of raising $20k for Uganda. For more information on this specific program or Off The Mat, Into The World in general click here.

• One more awesome Off The Mat, Into The World benefit. See you there.

  Sofi

  26 Sep 2009 | 7:41 am

  Please join us for a seasonal soup dinner served in a yours-to-keep hand crafted ceramic bowl by Vermont artist Susan Raber Bray.The night will include a silent auction, drinks, music by Bob Wagner and John Creech, and kids arts and crafts area. $35 adults $10 children All proceeds from this event will go to The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation and Off The Mat Into The World.

• MCCRUELTY: I'M HATIN' IT!

  Sofi

  7 Aug 2009 | 3:16 pm

  Yup, that's me in the chicken suit. I'm handing out 'unhappy meals' for PETA outside McDonalds in VT. For more info on PETA's McCruelty campaign visit:     http://www.mccruelty.com/

• Yoga on the Mountain 7/18/09

  Sofi

  28 Jul 2009 | 9:29 am

  Another amazing experience that brought us $4000 closer to our goal. Thank you to everyone who participated and to all their sponsors!

• YOGA ON THE MOUNTAIN: a benefit for O.T.M.

  Sofi

  18 Apr 2009 | 7:01 am

  Off The Mat, Into The World (http.//www.offthematintotheworld.com) is an organization committed to helping alleviate the suffering of children, working towards sustainable living, and helping to create a higher quality of living in some of the most impoverished areas of the world. OTM is also dedicated to ‘supporting cultures and communities where basic human need are at risk' through their yearly Seva Challenge.  In order to help raise money for this nonprofit we pledge to do 108 sun salutations on the top of Mt. Philo on July 18th at 8 a.m and to get as many members of our community to…

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• How old is yoga? 50 or 5,000?

  admin

  19 Nov 2009 | 2:53 am

  Waylon Lewis of Elephant Journal muses: How Old is Yoga? by Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com on Nov 18, 2009 Disclaimer: I don’t know what I’m talking about, I’m sure. So are you. If I’ve got something wrong, comment and I’ll make corrections to this elusive, enigmatic and ill-understood question as we go (that’s the wonder of the web—it’s a two-way street) ~ed. We American yoga students casually, commonly claim that history shows yoga to be at least 5,000 years old. Why? Because we’ve heard it from some yuppie hippie American dilettante, or read it in online somewhere, or…

• Mind. A Dream Interpretation: Tuneups for the Brain

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  10 Nov 2009 | 2:54 am

  Mind A Dream Interpretation: Tuneups for the Brain By BENEDICT CAREY Published: November 9, 2009 at NYTimes It’s snowing heavily, and everyone in the backyard is in a swimsuit, at some kind of party: Mom, Dad, the high school principal, there’s even an ex-girlfriend. And is that Elvis, over by the piñata? Uh-oh. Dreams are so rich and have such an authentic feeling that scientists have long assumed they must have a crucial psychological purpose. To Freud, dreaming provided a playground for the unconscious mind; to Jung, it was a stage where the psyche’s archetypes acted out primal…

• Student sues over injury causing adjustment

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  4 Nov 2009 | 2:51 am

  Yoga Workshop Handed Lawsuit for Improper Adjustment Injury, Are All Studios Doomed for Sue-dom? by YogaDork on November 3, 2009 More lawsuits! Improper adjustments! This time not as naughty as you’re thinking. Can we just be happy for a moment this is not about sexual assault? OK.. moving on. It’s suddenly a rocky road for Boulder, CO studio Yoga Workshop, Richard Freeman’s joint (he and his wife relinquished ownership and management earlier this year update: they took back ownership 9/09). News hit late yesterday that the studio is being sued by a former student due to instructor Luke…

• I need a yogi

  Miss Bean

  31 Oct 2009 | 11:34 pm

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• Yoga: The True Path To Awesome Poops

  admin

  24 Oct 2009 | 6:26 am

  Posted by Neal Pollack on Alternadad/October 15, 2009 Yoga: The True Path To Awesome Poops Yoga does many wonderful things. It clarifies the mind and provides a solid ethical foundation for a productive, happy life. For physical fitness and a way to make loving friendships that last, it can hardly be topped. It can be a path to spiritual ecstasy. But for me, one of yoga’s most profound benefits is also one of its most simple: If you practice regularly, you take awesome poops. read more

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  Teaching Kids Yoga

• Yoga, Obesity, and Weight Loss

  17 Nov 2009 | 1:58 pm

  Promoting Yoga as a Lifestyle Yoga has many role models from fat happy Buddha's to skinny contortionists, although one of my pet peeves is that everyone in the yoga magazines leans towards the later.  As someone who thought about weight a lot, especially as a teen, I found this info on Obesity from the Vitality and Stress course very interesting. A person's weight can affect their stress and their stress affects their body weight.  We know childhood obesity is a big concern for parents.  What I learned last week is our view of the cause of weight problems is distorted and can…

• Medical study - Yoga Helps Some Kids with ADHD

  11 Nov 2009 | 11:04 am

  This week I'm taking a sixty hour Yoga Teacher Training called Vitality and Stress, learning all different aspects and qualities of stress. My favorite so far has been examining our "stress monster" personality. Sounds like something that could work in kids yoga - don't you think? Here's an intersting article and video on how yoga helps relieve stress, balance cortisol levels, and create a better state of mental health. About half way through you'll find this: "A German study found that yoga was superior to conventional motor training in a small population of children with…

• Announcing: Kid Yoga Teacher Training Dates

  4 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am

  Avoid the common mistakes of teaching kids' yoga:   Young Yoga Masters Certificate Program:  Kids Yoga Teacher Training Announcing the next Kids Yoga Teacher Training Dates This Kids Yoga Teaching Training course gets you ready to teach kids yoga and avoid the problems that new teachers experience.  With a tested six week kids yoga curriculum filled with yoga and activities that kids love. You will also discover additional poses, games, meditations, and songs to build the skills and confidence to design your own classes.  This course will equip you to spread the health and…

• Halloween - Did You Have these Kids Yoga Problems?

  1 Nov 2009 | 8:20 pm

  Last Friday's Kids Yoga Halloween Class Halloween makes a great theme, as mentioned here and here, that can be used for at least a week before the actual holiday.  But a kids yoga class that happens during a Halloween party requires special attention. As I experienced last Friday, here are a few....tricks and treats.... for those who end up teaching a kids yoga class where the children are actually wearing costumes.  Be sure to watch for: Overheating:  some costumes are full body cover ups, some even made for trick-or-treating outside in fall weather. If you're teaching kids…

• Character Development Theme: Responsibility

  27 Oct 2009 | 11:08 am

  Kids Learn about Character in School and at Home( In my city, school teachers have been given a monthly theme to teach in the classroom. The Toronto District School Board calls it Character Development. So I went to the Yoga In My School specialist - Donna Freeman for some insight into the monthly themes. Thanks to Donna for this guest post.)Teaching Responsibility Vital to Living Well in the WorldA Guest Post by Donna Freeman from Yogainmyschool.comOne of the primary goals of teaching and parenting is to create responsible adults. By this we hope to create individuals who make moral…

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  YogaDudes

• Yoga Holiday Cards Special Promo

  16 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am

  We just added these holiday cards to the YogaDudes shop. Like the original holiday cards, these are actually postcards that have a simple “Happy Holidays” greeting on the back and come packaged in groups of 10 with envelopes. What a great way to extend your holiday wishes to your yoga students, teachers, and yogi friends.And the best news is that we are running a special from now until Christmas. This is sort of a secret sale. A secret mostly because the sales price module of our shopping cart is not functioning properly. So consider this an inside tip . . . If you add 3 packs of cards to…

• Adorable Yoga Holiday Cards

  11 Nov 2009 | 5:55 am

  Do you have any yogis on your holiday card mailing list? Are you an instructor that would like to wish your students Happy Holidays? What could be better than giving each of them one of these adorable cards by YogaDudes?These cards are available in packs of 10 with envelopes. You can find them in the YogaDudes shop here.

• Excellent Resource for Yoga MP3 Downloads

  5 Nov 2009 | 6:20 am

  In preparation for my last trip I went searching for some free yoga mp3s that I could download to my phone or iPod. I find that even when I use yoga DVDs I often don’t need to look at the screen. It is sometimes awkward and difficult to do so. So finding audio only yoga routines seems like the a terrific idea. I was delighted to find a very useful website called YogaDownload.com. Not only do they offer free 20 minute yoga routines for download, but they have boatloads of options if you are willing to pay a few bucks. Each class can be downloaded in a 20 minute, 30 minute, 60 minute, or…

• Free November Desktop Calendar

  1 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am

  Since I recently wrote on the topic of gratitude, I decided to make the YogaDudes November desktop calendar a reminder to be grateful for all your blessings. Just click on the image above to bring up the full-size version. Then right-click on it and "Save as Desktop."

• The Importance of Gratitude

  1 Nov 2009 | 11:43 am

  Today is the start of November, the one month out of the long year that many of us actually stop our lives and think about what we have to be thankful for. Why is it that we only do this around Thanksgiving? Why is it so hard for us to be conscious of our blessings every day? I try so very hard to take the time out for gratitude, but yet it’s so easy to let it slip.Last month I experienced an excellent lesson on gratitude. My husband and I were on vacation for a couple of weeks in Europe. That alone should be grounds for plenty of gratitude, especially during these times of a suffering…

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  Yoga Peeps

• Episode 73: Maria Scrivan Dogi the Yogi Shownotes

  admin

  15 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pm

  Maria Scrivan is an illustrator, painter and designer. Her expressive images combine social commentary with vibrancy and humor.  She is author, and illustrator of Dogi the Yogi, a children’s book of yoga. Website: www.mariascrivan.com Dogi is available at: www.dogiyogi.com Amazon.com Etsy Dogi The Yogi Reviewed on YogaDork.com Recommended Books: Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds [children’s book] Ask and it Is Given by Ester and Jerry Hicks…

• Episode 73: Maria Scrivan, Author: Dogi the Yogi

  admin

  15 Nov 2009 | 12:48 pm

  Episode 73 is an interview, with Maria Scrivan, of Stamford, Connecticut and Lara Hedin, Founder of Yoga Peeps. In this episode, Maria, author of Dogi the Yogi, and Lara talk about avoiding injuries, yoga as a full body massage, relaxing into your breath, let go to go deeper, staying with it, savasana just as important as the asana, meditation on a run, ride or swimming, brain drain through writing, Ahimsa, Svadhyaya ( the study of scriptures & self),The Peace Pilgrim, opening your mind, setting an intention and believing it will come true. To listen click: YogaPeeps_111509_MariaScrivan…

• Episode 72: Elena Brower ShowNotes

  admin

  15 Oct 2009 | 6:10 pm

  Elena’s Influential Teachers: John Friend: Anusara Yoga Douglas Brooks: Rajanaka Tantra Hugo Cory: Self Mastery Cornell University - First Yoga Class Yogaworks/YogaZone Midtown -  3rd and Lexington Om Yoga:Cindy Lee - using people’s names, encouraging people in a way that was so exciting Rodney Yee Erich Schiffman Shiva Rea Seane Corn Mark Whitwell Jay Brown, Abhyasa Yoga, Brooklyn Books She Loves: The Biology of Trancendence, A Blueprint of the Human Spirit, by Joseph Chilton Pearce Heart Map Solution Magical Parent, Magical Child, The Art of Joyful Parenting, Joseph Chilton…

• Episode 72: Elena Brower Audio Interview

  admin

  15 Oct 2009 | 6:09 pm

  Episode 72 is an interview, with Elena Brower, of New York City, and Lara Hedin, Founder of Yoga Peeps. In this episode, Elena and Lara talk about the height of hope, responsibility as a yoga teacher, teachers who care, helping to find the abundance that is already within you, being as authentic as possible, speaking from your notebook, preserving the purity of the Anusara tradition, meditation as the presence you cultivate in your everyday life, and the teachers, books and music she loves. To listen click: YogaPeeps_101509_ElenaBrower Subscribe with iTunes ShowNotes About Elena

• Episode 71: Faith Hunter Audio

  admin

  20 Sep 2009 | 7:26 pm

  Episode 71 is an interview, with Faith Hunter, of Washington, D.C. and Lara Hedin, Founder of Yoga Peeps. In this episode, Faith and Lara talk about working through pain to make us who we are and become stronger, teaching from your own practice, connection being the best thing about teaching, finding the time to practice, keeping the connection with the divine, sharing LOVE with everyone. To listen click: YogaPeeps_092009_Faith Hunter Subscribe with iTunes ShowNotes About Faith

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  Life Surfing (TM) Eoin's Blog

• Tips for Your Hips – knee function & safety

  admin

  29 Oct 2009 | 11:00 pm

  This information is used a lot in our Positive Force Course and so key for hip opening. We have been dealing with hips opening a lot, our new dvd with Olympic athletes and our cross Canada Tour is called the “Pursuit of Happy Hips” If poses were rock bands, pigeon poses would be the U2 of the yoga world. People love hip opening. And for good reasons. The hips mark the transition from the upper to lower body. If you hips are tight all movements are inefficient. Because body and mind are one connected unit when we are can’t move in our hips, we feel old and rigid. There is so…

• blissology logo: represent!

  admin

  13 Oct 2009 | 12:45 pm

  with each year the path and passion inside me becomes more and more defined. the seed of the heart is flowering into some amazing vision. the blissology path is about reflecting on our intentions and our actions so that we can to balance our personal desires with the web of life. i have been trying to make what am doing less about me and more about united people with a similar vision both in how we practice yoga but even more importantly a vision for people who practice Yoga with a capital Y, that is people who live from an all things connected place even if they can’t do one physical…

• Eoin’s top yoga tunes

  admin

  3 Aug 2009 | 3:18 pm

  Making seven DVDs in one year means that I have been spending a lot of time with musicians making music for the yoga DVDs. We finally released Liquid Soul from PY4H2 and have some AMAZING stuff lined up for these projects due out this fall. The bottom line is that I love yoga to music. Playing Yoga to music is a lot like black licorice. Either you love it or you hate it. There are very few yoga practices that I play that don’t involve some kind of music in the background. I do appreciate silence and outdoor nature sounds from time to time, but music is life in that life is a series of…

• Pimp my Krishna Ride

  admin

  29 May 2009 | 11:54 pm

  Hello from San Francisco. This is my last day away before heading back to BC after our 5 months of exploring Japan, Indo, Oz and India. India is such an inspirational country. There is so much wisdom that comes from there. I had an amazing time going deeper into Ayurveda and Yoga and the culture in general. We had a great time at KARE Ayurvedic Retreat Centre outside Bombay in the lush mountains above a gorgeous lake. It is so mice to see Nature in India and not the crush of the urban density. I definitely had thoughts of the Jungle Book with me all the time. I also had my first trip to the…

• “It’s never to late to keep growing.”

  admin

  13 May 2009 | 9:31 am

  But the freshness and the nourishments in life come from the green leaves that absorb the energy of life and convert into fuel for change. Here are some ways we can grow. Learn something new. A new skill, a new activity. Why is it that we take our kids to science exhibits and music classes but rarely expand our creative juices? Kids brains are malleable and sponges for a zesty life. We often buy into a myth that the goal of life is only financial or to settle into old habits. It doesn’t have to be that way. Our work should be what helps us grow. Every interaction with people in our business…

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  Mastery of Meditation, Kundalini Yoga and Zen

• How to Teach a Gentle Yoga and Meditation Class | Comprehensive Guide

  Anmol Mehta

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:06 am

  How to Teach Meditation How to Teach Gentle Yoga [I have consolidated part 1 and part 2 of this series on How to Teach a Gentle Yoga and Meditation Class here in this one document.  This is for ease of reference and in preparation for the upcoming Mastery of Meditation Teacher’s Training Program]. Coming in the very near future, Mastery of Meditation and Yoga is going to offer a complete multi-media Online Meditation Teacher’s Certification Program, and as part of that project, is this article series which is going to teach you how to teach a meditation or gentle yoga…

• New Free Video for Kundalini Yoga’s Supreme Kriya - Sodarshan Chakra Kriya

  Anmol Mehta

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:54 pm

  Kundalini Yoga Kriya Video Sodarshan Chakra Kriya One of the most popular Kundalini Yoga Kriya’s is Sodarshan Chakra Kriya, which is why the article detailing this magnificent and powerful exercise, 3 Most Powerful Yoga Pranayamas, is always in the top 10 most read articles on Mastery of Meditation and Yoga.  Many of you who have been interested in this Kriya have requested clarification on the technique, and to help make everything crystal clear, I have now created a video demonstration of it .  So below you will find a free video of Sodarshan Chakra Kriya, and I am sure this…

• How to Be Free | Osho on Krishna, Buddha and You

  Anmol Mehta

  18 Nov 2009 | 1:19 pm

  Osho Quote on Krishna, Buddha and You How to Be Free  Today I would like to share with you an excerpt from Mystic Master Osho, in which he urges you to just be yourself, be original and follow your heart’s whispers.  It is always inspiring to visit the teachings of the masters from time to time, as I find the vibrations of their words and insights to often be catalysts for spontaneous and sudden inner transformation.  I hope you find the words below to be equally inspiring, liberating and transforming. Osho Quote on Krishna, Buddha and You: Book: Courage - The Joy of…

• Free Online Mantra Downloads MP3 and Videos

  Anmol Mehta

  16 Nov 2009 | 9:04 am

  Summary:  The Free Online Mantra MP3s and Videos is a collection of the very best Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and other spiritual mantras which you can download for free to include in your daily practice.  This page lists all the mantras available on Mastery of Meditation and Yoga, and is updated as new mantra MP3s or videos (MP4s) are added to the site, so it’s a good page to bookmark if you are a yoga or meditation practitioner . Free Mantra Downloads Free Mantra MP3s Welcome to the Free Online Mantra MP3 collection.  These downloads are a completely free multimedia rich…

• Best Mantra Meditation for Emotional Healing | New Free So Hum Mantra Video

  Anmol Mehta

  12 Nov 2009 | 3:51 pm

  Free Mantra Meditation Video So Hum Mantra for Healing The So Hum mantra meditation technique in this article is a video demonstration of the technique which is fully detailed in the article So Hum Mantra Meditation for Healing and Joy, and you should read that article as well for more details regarding this mantra.  This is one of the best mantra meditation techniques and I constantly get feedback about how it has helped students in their lives.  Here is an example of the typical feedback I get with regard to the practice of this mantra meditation. rain77 writes: Dear Anmol, i want…

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  YogaForce

• Find Inner Peace at the InterContinental

  13 Nov 2009 | 12:00 am

  YogaForce A-Line Mats are now available at the (I)Spa at the InterContinental Hotel San Francisco just in time for the Holidays! Recently recognized in “Best Urban Hotel Spa” and “Favorite Spa Manager” Categories by SpaFinder, Inc., the (I)Spa is located on the sixth floor of the Hotel. The (I)Spa features ten treatment rooms including a couples room, Vichy Shower room, Manicure/ Pedicure station with Aromatherapy Blending Bar and separate men’s and women’s lounges. The urban spa experience is further accentuated by floor to ceiling windows in many of the rooms and a large…

• Make Your Mat Your Own

  1 Nov 2009 | 10:19 am

  When you go to a yoga class, you check your ego at the door. However; in really packed classes, it helps the teacher to know your name. Everyone knows the teacher’s name. And it is his or her job to help guide YOU! Yoga is not about ego, but it is about individuality. It is your practice after all. So, feel free to autograph your mats and let the teacher know of any special issues or injuries you might have to facilitate suggestions for alternative positions to help you to improve.I invented the YogaForce A-Line Mat after I was injured in a car accident. It helped to have my teacher, Bryan…

• Sticks and Stones and Words Hurt

  13 Oct 2009 | 12:01 pm

  I teach kids yoga. Yoga truly helps with self esteem. It brings balance and agility. It opens minds. It creates awareness.My students are the nice kids. However, it pains me to see some mean kids outside of yoga. No surprise, kids have always been mean. They grow up to be mean, bitter adults.When I was little I had a frenemy who was always teasing me about my mouth. “Annie, you look like a bee stung you right in the kisser!” I have no idea why I hung out with her; but, I did. She was at school. It was small. Not like I could just drive away, I was seven! I didn't have much choice. Words…

• Just unDo It

  29 Sep 2009 | 6:50 pm

  So it is starting to feel like fall. Work is in full swing. The office phone interrupts the ring of the cell. You are glued to the computer screen. Everyone wants something and all at the same time. It is easy to reach for a Twinkie and keep on going. STOP.It is so important to take a break and learn to be mindful. So much recent research has revealed that people who practice yoga often eat more mindfully and tend to be thinner. Yoga teaches you to focus. Trade that Twinkie in for something without processed sugar. It will be difficult for a few days, but train yourself to eat healthy, notice…

• How To Get Fit Without Really Trying

  6 Sep 2009 | 11:25 am

  It is healthy to be fit. Always has been, always will be. However, when you workout hard and go for the burn, you usually get really hungry. When you go slow and easy, you are more mindful about what you consume and how healthy you eat. Yoga and walking do the trick. Nothing hard. Easy does it. “No pain, no gain” is so last Century because, working out too hard can actually make you gain weight.Think about it. Sometimes when you embark on a diet and exercise program, it can seem daunting and intimidating. Starting off slowly can help you ease into making healthy changes.By the way, the…

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  Om Shanti: A Yoga Blog

• Free Thanksgiving Yoga Class!

  ekachakra

  17 Nov 2009 | 4:23 pm

  The teachers at Bloomington Power Yoga would like to say “Thank You!” to our students with a free class on Thanksgiving Day.  It’ll be an all-levels flow class, team-taught by all of the BPY vinyasa teachers. The class will be from 11:00am – 12:30pm, with some snacks and drinks afterwards. You don’t need to pre-register, but you might want to come early to make sure you get a spot. (Please note that our regular Thursday classes will be cancelled on Thanksgiving.)

• Advanced Yoga

  ekachakra

  1 Nov 2009 | 7:34 pm

  What constitutes an “advanced” yoga practice? A lot of people think that an advanced yogi is someone who attends the hardest (i.e., the most physically demanding) yoga classes in town, and has mastered difficult backbends, inversions, and other Cirque du Soleil tricks. I certainly used to think like this, and am still sometimes prone to do so. Over the past year, though, several considerations have forced me to reevaluate my conception of advanced yoga. First, after having suffered a number of injuries (typical stuff: wrists, knees, neck, shoulder), I’ve come to…

• New Schedule @ Bloomington Power Yoga

  ekachakra

  1 Sep 2009 | 3:21 pm

  The Fall 2009 schedule at Bloomington Power Yoga starts today! Here are the major changes and additions: - Saturday 4:00-5:30 PM Ashtanga (Eugene) - Sunday 11:00-12:15 PM Community (Teacher Rotation) - Tuesday 7:45-9:00 PM Level 1-2 (Stephanie) - Thursday 7:45-9:00 PM Level 1-2 (Marissa) - Friday 11:00-12:30 PM Kundalini (Jill) We’ve also updated our rates. Single classes and class packages have gone up slightly in cost, but we dropped our monthly unlimited all the way down to $100.

• Slippery Yoga Mats: Part Deux

  ekachakra

  21 Aug 2009 | 9:53 am

  Almost every time I teach yoga, at least one student says, ”My yoga mat is too slippery!” This can be a real problem, especially for newer students, as well as for those who practice hot yoga, strenuous or vigorous forms of flow, or Ashtanga. I’ve made a number of mat recommendations in the past, but non-slip yoga mats and Yogitoes don’t work for everyone. Today, I want to say a few more things about slippery yoga mats, perhaps some things that will be surprising to a lot of people. Although it is true that a slippery yoga mat is difficult to practice on,…

• Zazen

  ekachakra

  10 Aug 2009 | 9:23 am

  We have a new addition to the Bloomington Power Yoga schedule: Zazen. Zazen practice is basically sitting meditation. We sit for 30 minutes. There is no chanting, music, or any other distractions during this type of meditation. The objective, if we can call it that, is simply to sit and observe one’s thoughts and one’s mind. Pretty simple. For newer students, there will be a brief introduction at the beginning of each session, and someone will stick around afterwards to answer any questions. When: Saturdays 5:30-6:00PM Where: Blooming Lotus Studio (same place where yoga class…

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  Dahn Yoga Member's Blogs

• Gettin’ Down at the Dahn Center

  Michela

  2 Nov 2009 | 1:12 pm

  The Oak Park, CA Dahn Yoga Center jammed and did Brain Wave Vibration outside with Robin DiMaggio before the Brain Art Festival last summer. Groove with them as you watch this video:YouTube Direktvideo link

• Dahn Yoga Instructor Highlight

  Michela

  22 Oct 2009 | 3:40 pm

  This article was posted by blogger Nancy A. Ruhling on The Huffington Post. I posted the whole touching article for your convenience, but you can read the original article by clicking here. It’s a nice little snapshot of what being in a Dahn Yoga Center is like.Astoria Characters: The Yoga GuruDressed in her loose-fitting uniform, Hee Jung Jang goes to the head of the class and bows deeply.The dozen yoga students return her greeting then gather in a circle as Hee Jung leads them in warm-ups. Knees bent, they tap their abdomens 1,000 times to get the blood flowing then pace themselves…

• Dahn Yoga Energy Accumulation Postures

  Michela

  26 Sep 2009 | 1:19 am

  Symptoms of dis-ease are often the result of our not having enough energy in our bodies. These symptoms can be physical, but also mental and emotional. So many of our problems can improve merely by accumulating more energy. There are a number of Dahn Yoga postures you can use for accumulating energy. When you hold these postures, energy enters your body through acupressure points, especially major ones such as the ones in your palms (jang-shim), the balls of your feet (yong-chun), your lower back (myung-moon), your lower abdomen, and the top of your head (baek-hoe). The fresh energy coming in…

• New DahnMuDo 3-DVD Set

  Michela

  17 Sep 2009 | 10:24 am

  I’m very sorry I haven’t posted to this blog recently. I hope everyone has been enjoying a deepening of their Dahn Yoga practice. If you are a Dahn Yoga member, you have heard about and probably taken some basic classes in DahnMuDo, a non-combative, healing martial art developed by Ilchi Lee. Before his enlightenment, Ilchi Lee was actually a black belt in Tae Kwon Do from a  young age. As an adult, he ran a physical health training center for a little while that included martial arts. After his enlightenment, DahnMuDo was one of the training methods he developed to help…

• New Dahn Yoga DVD

  Michela

  30 Jul 2009 | 11:47 am

  A new Dahn Yoga DVD has been created called Dahn Yoga Essentials. It’s the best DVD available for having a guided Dahn Yoga class at home. Watch the trailer and get a glimpse of it yourself: YouTube Direktvideo link

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• How Yoga Teachers Can Benefit From Thai Massage

  Shama Kern

  How can yoga teachers benefit from the practice of Thai massage? Here are eight good reasons: 1. Since many Thai massage moves are quite similar to yoga postures, it can benefit students if their yoga teacher can gently loosen them up and maneuver them into a position through the help of Thai massage techniques. For a picture gallery of Thai massage and yoga please click here. 2. Generally in Yoga teacher trainings there is little focus on the quality of touch. Since yoga teachers often need to touch their students to adjust a posture, it can be helpful to have more knowledge about the…

• Prenatal Yoga Classes in Houston, with dinner afterward!

  Kate James

  Prenatal Yoga Classes for pregnant women in Houston meet on Mondays, 6:15 to 7:30 in Pauline's Home Iyengar Yoga Studio. A light, healthful dinner is served after Prenatal Yoga Class. Price: $25 per person, per class. Prenatal yoga class size limited to 5 participants. Class is limited to 5 women, "Please inquire for an opening". Email Pauline if you're interested. For More Please Visit Iyengar Yoga Center Houston

• Embracing the Feminine Divine

  Grace Breedlove

  I have always been a little jealous of those rare Earth Mother types who truly revel in their femininity, whose Moon Cycles are a source of joy, who are brave enough to embrace their bodies in their natural states and not force themselves into the impossible boxes the rest of us spend our lives trying to fit. I wonder how these women are able to find such self-acceptance in the face of the sea of voices telling us we are wrong at our core. Whether its how we should dress, who we should sleep with, how fat/thin we should be, what our boobs should look like, how we should age (or, rather, not…

• Qinoa: The Underappraciated Seeds

  Grace Breedlove

  Today, I am thankful for Quinoa (pronounced "keen-WAH"), the gluten-free wonder grain! Once you get the hang of pre-rinsing the couscous-like kernels, you will be surprised by this delicious, hearty, and versatile carb. Full of protein, fiber, iron and amino acids, it kicks the pants off wheat, in my opinion. Quinoa was considered sacred to the Inca, who called it "the mother of all grains," and I tend to agree with them. It is the seed of a plant in the beet family, not a grain in the traditional sense, and so is free of the gluten that causes bad reactions for so many. As a delightful…

• Taking Care of Business

  Grace Breedlove

  That's what the past month has been about; taking care of business. Sometimes a yogini just needs to unplug and hunker down with the domestics. In particular, I got married a few weeks ago and apparently when that happens, time enters a vortex. As we hurtle towards the holiday season and on to the new year, I am compelled to share my gratitude for all of the myriad blessings this life holds. So, for the next month and a half, all the way up through Christmas (because why stop at Thanksgiving?), I will list something or someone I feel grateful for each day. Today, I am grateful for my husband,…

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• YOGA RETREAT JAN MARRAKECH

  yogamarrakech

  12 Nov 2009 | 12:24 am

• YIN YANG YOGA WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 15

  yogamarrakech

  31 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pm

  Due to the success and so much fun of the last yin yang mudra yoga workshop we have another approaching Nov 15. Continuing on the theme of yin, slow, deep holding of poses to acheive the more yang outward asanas, we will breakdown, explore, creative, align various asanas in various rhythms and context. Hand mudra, yoga seals will be explored and Meditaiton to finish. Open to all with a desire, an interest to learn, discover and deepen their understanding and application of yoga. Namaste aisha heartofa@gmail.com

• YOGA STUDIO OPENING MARRAKECH

  yogamarrakech

  31 Oct 2009 | 5:55 pm

  TRANCE Marrakechs only and first yoga center, studio, will open its door in January 2010 with what promises to be a year filled with holistics, yoga, dance, seminars, and spa.   March 8 sees a 7 day Ashtanga Power Yoga intensive with Americain teacher Larry Schultz and Jan will see ongoing classes in power yoga, pranayama, meditation as well as bodywork alternatives of swedish massage, hot stone massage, indian scalp massage , facials and more.  

• TRANCE – MARRAKECHS FIRST HEALING YOGA CENTER

  yogamarrakech

  15 Oct 2009 | 1:38 am

  Construction is moving fast with few bumps along the way so far. The yoga studio will be finished and open March with a rocket yoga intensive with USA teacher Its Yoga Larry Schultz. Morning and Evening yoga will be practiced along with pranayama, meditation and chanting. The full scale of the healing retreat center will be finished in May with pool, hamman, spa offering new modalities in bodywork  such as indian head massage, reiki, reflexology and body scrubs. Dance, music, holistic seminars are already being booked for dates in 2010.

• YIN YANG YOGA WORKSHOP OCT 25

  yogamarrakech

  14 Oct 2009 | 11:53 am

  Come explore the elements of power yoga in a yin yang style,, flowing through yet holding asanas for appropriate length allows us to deeper explore while maintaining the prana and heat needed to open, cleasne and heal. Workshop will explore mudra as a channel, vibration and the opening heart mantras that uplift, energise and bring joy. Open to everyone from the new beginner to the experienced. confirmations at heartofa@gmail.com namaste aisha

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• New My Yoga Online video Belly Dance Express

  Kreg Weiss

  17 Nov 2009 | 10:55 am

  My Yoga Online has posted a new video with Gillian Cofsky: Belly Dance Express. Take a brief glimpse into the world of belly dance, with this quick class that breaks down and teaches some basic bellydance moves, then strings them together into a fun combination. A quick taste of belly dance to spice up your day, to enhance your femininity, and embrace your sensuality. Belly dancing embraces organic movement that develops body awareness, tones muscles, and enhances coordination. Enjoy an online video sample of Belly Dance Express. No Tags

• Yoga Pose of the Month: Pigeon Pose/Kapotasana

  Kreg Weiss

  14 Nov 2009 | 11:31 am

  My Yoga Online is happy to feature our Yoga Pose of the Month: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose). This classic back-arching yoga posture offers tremendous benefits throughout the body. The positioning of the forward knee, however, requires special attention to avoid knee strain and injury. Learn special tips offered by Dr. Robin Armstrong in doing Pigeon pose safely and effectively. Benefits of Pigeon pose / Eka Pada Rajakapotasana *Opens hip flexor muscles (psoas, rectus femoris), groins *Opens hip rotator muscles (gluteus medius & minimus) *May relieves sciatic nerve tension and…

• Your Yoga Practice: Beyond the Game of Life

  Kreg Weiss

  10 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am

  My Yoga Online has posted a new yoga article by guest author Kino MacGregor, Beyond the Game of Life. Kino brings wonderful insight to the concept of complete yoga practice and complete yoga lifestyle. When we begin practicing yoga the deepest part of our consciousness asks for clarity, awakening and truth. What is sometimes the first step in taking positive steps towards the peace that we all yearn for is a recognition of exactly how deeply we are entrenched within our harmful patterns of the past. Yoga can sometimes be riddled with fierce competition in an effort to help practitioners…

• How Important Are Fats In Your Healthy Diet?

  Kreg Weiss

  9 Nov 2009 | 10:42 am

  My Yoga Online has posted a new healthy living article by guest author Brendan Brazier, How Important are Fats in Your Healthy Diet? How important are fats, what forms should you be consuming and in what quantities? It wasn’t long ago when then medical community was advocating the avoidance of all fat, even in the form of nuts or an avocado. Long gone are the days of neglect and dismissal when it comes to fat. We have made great progress drawing more clear lines between raw plant based sources that are good for you, even anti-aging, and those that are harmful such as cooked, animal based,…

• Natural Health: The Neti Pot

  Kreg Weiss

  8 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm

  Enjoy My Yoga Online’s new healthy living article by guest author Shannon Sexton (selected by Yoga + Magazine): Natural Health: The Neti Pot. Do you have a neti pot yet? Droves of Americans are beginning to rely on this small container, which is used to clean out the nasal passages with saline, as a natural remedy for all sorts of congestive ailments. Each year, about 18 million Americans suffer from sinusitis; an estimated 40 million cope with environmental allergies; and there are more than 1 billion reported cases of upper respiratory tract infections. Many people try to quell their…

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• Can Yoga Teachers Teach Full-Time AND Pay the Bills?

  Hannah O'Reilly

  17 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pm

  Friends often ask me if it's possible to make a living as a full-time yoga teacher. I always say absolutely! But at times it can be a hard road to venture down. As a newer teacher (under the five year mark), I feel much more secure maintaining a full-time job outside the yoga studio and teaching on the side. (I'm also lucky enough to work for Yoga Journal where I can continue feeding my yoga passion every day in a different format.) I have other teacher friends who I can barely drag out of the studio. They teach ten to twenty classes a week and sometimes more, if the opportunity arises. They…

• Does Music Have a Place in Yoga Class?

  Hannah O'Reilly

  10 Nov 2009 | 12:28 pm

  There appears to be an unspoken debate about using music in yoga class. Sometimes classes are accompanied by soothing melodies, devotional chanting, or even all out of rock. Other classes lean towards no music at all. It's gotten me to wondering -- is there a version that's best? Or, like most things in yoga, does it simply come down to what feels right for you? In my own teaching I have covered all sides of the spectrum. When I started teaching, music always accompanied my words. I found that music helped to calm my new-to-teaching-nerves. It created an anchor that I could draw inspiration…

• Do You Meditate?

  Hannah O'Reilly

  23 Oct 2009 | 9:31 am

  If you are anything like me then when you practice yoga you focus on the asana -- poses that stretch the body (and often the mind). You know that meditation is an important part of the practice and you might sneak in a minute or two of stillness at the beginning or end of your asana fiesta. Or maybe you sit and meditate for five, ten, twenty minutes a day. Or maybe you think you should. And you don't.At one time or another I have fallen into all of these categories. When I began yoga it was hard for me to sit for ten seconds. I was so used to moving and doing and multi-tasking that I'd…

• Why Do You Do Yoga?

  Hannah O'Reilly

  21 Oct 2009 | 10:46 am

  I was recently watching Yoga Journal's latest DVD: Yoga For Strength and Toning with Flow teacher Stephanie Snyder. (Full disclosure: Stephanie is my main teacher so I am thrilled that she just released this brand new DVD.) Strength and toning seems like a great reason to do yoga but it got me thinking: I wonder how many different reasons there are that people practice yoga?Some super-busy students of mine do yoga to de-stress; others to stay in shape. Some sporty students do yoga to stretch out after their workout.  I do yoga for different reasons on different days but mostly because it…

• Sharing Wisdom through An Offering of Leaves

  Hannah O'Reilly

  13 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm

  Recently I came across An Offering of Leaves by Jivamukti yoga teacher Ruth Lauer-Manenti. This new book is a collection of "'dharma talks' -- stories from her life that accompany her classes and represent the yogic commitments to ahimsa (non-violence), compassion, and service." Usually when I pick up books based on yoga philosophy, all full of enthusiasm to absorb some yogic wisdom, I get lost after three pages and end up abandoning ship. Thankfully, this book was a very welcome exception. Ruth writes with such simplicity, humor and authenticity that I was immediately drawn into each story.

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• Airplane Yoga

  19 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

  The holiday travel season is about to kick into high gear. It's no secret that travel is stressful and airplane seats are tiny. Though you can't do much when you're squashed into the middle seat, there are a few little stretches (let's call it airplane yoga) that can help relieve your cramped muscles and reduce your stress without getting into your neighbor's personal space. Airplane Yoga originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 23:30:36.Permalink | Comment | Email this

• Do the Holidays Stress You Out?

  17 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm

  I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next week! To me, this really marks the beginning of the holiday season, although retailers would have you believe you should start gearing up for Christmas in October. Ideally, the holidays are a time to relax, indulge a little bit, and reconnect with family and friends, but there are a lot of things that can conspire to stress you out during this time: travel, overeating, shopping on a budget, family tensions. Lucky for you, your yoga practice can help you find the tools to deal with stress whatever the season. Do the Holidays Stress You Out? originally…

• Lotus Pose - Padmasana is the Pose of the Week

  15 Nov 2009 | 2:49 pm

  Some meditation practices include the recitation of a mantra, a phrase repeated over and over as the mind relaxes into a trance-like state. Om mani padme hum is a Buddhist mantra meaning the jewel is in the lotus. This phrase is interpreted many ways, but the one I like references the rewards of coming to sit and meditate in the lotus position. Of course, the position itself is secondary to the intention to meditate, so if lotus is not comfortable for you, take another position that is (half lotus or hero pose, for instance). Lotus Pose - Padmasana is the Pose of the Week originally appeared…

• Amazing John Friend Video

  12 Nov 2009 | 2:32 am

  Twenty years ago this week, John Friend put on an amazing ten-minute yoga demo in India, displaying some serious asana chops. This was eight years before he founded Anusara yoga. Definitely worth checking out. Amazing John Friend Video originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 10:32:16.Permalink | Comment | Email this

• What's Your Favorite Yoga Pose?

  10 Nov 2009 | 3:52 am

  Do you have a photo of yourself rocking your favorite asana? Now you can post it, tell us why you love this pose, and offer tips to your fellow readers. I can't wait to see your poses! What's Your Favorite Yoga Pose? originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 11:52:58.Permalink | Comment | Email this

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• Yoga and the Great Mammogram Debate

  Erica Rodefer

  19 Nov 2009 | 10:54 am

  One of the things I've learned from my yoga practice is that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Sure yoga can help you rehabilitate an overstretched muscle, but it can also teach you had to move your body mindfully so that you never hurt that muscle in the first place. Personally, I prefer the latter scenario. This is a lesson I take off the mat and extend to other areas of my life, too. It has helped me come to the conclusion that I should always practice yoga, manage stress, eat healthy foods, floss daily, get regular check ups at the doctor, etc. I'm a firm believer that the…

• Yoga for Kids: It's Like Eating Your Greens, But Fun

  Erica Rodefer

  16 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pm

  Yoga for Kids is one of the fastest growing yoga niches out there today. It's taught in hundreds of studios across the country. A recent report from CNN featured kids that use yoga to cope with everything from ADHD to divorcing parents. But can a 4-year-old really appreciate the depth of the practice? Who cares!? As long as it's helping them manage their stress and feel better, they're getting the benefit of the practice."I think the younger kids may not know exactly what they get out of it. It's kind of like when you put zucchini in their muffins and don't tell them," yoga instructor Cheryl…

• Can Yoga Help Soldiers' Mental Health?

  Erica Rodefer

  13 Nov 2009 | 10:49 am

  The shooting at the army base at Fort Hood that resulted in 13 lives lost and 30 people wounded was a tragedy that saddened the nation. But in the last year, the leaders at the base have been experimenting with new ways--including yoga--to help soldiers deal with the stress and pressure that comes with their jobs. In the aftermath of the shooting, they hope the "resiliency campus," which in a huge facility that offers programs like yoga, aromatherapy, and video games with traditional counseling,  will help troops recover from the tragedy, reported the Wall Street Journal."The campus ...

• Yoga Studio Makes Creative Agreement with Landlord

  Erica Rodefer

  12 Nov 2009 | 11:50 am

  Opening a new yoga studio (or any business for that matter) in this economy is risky. So when landlords approached a Memphis studio owner about expanding to a new location in their apartment building, the studio owner had reservations. The landlords didn't want the commercial space in their apartment building to sit empty, and they saw a need for a studio in Memphis's Downtown district.So how did they convince the owner, Sarah Nichols who already owned Midtown Yoga, to take the risk? According to an article in The Commercial Appeal, they offered her a sweet deal. In exchange for a share of…

• Yoga Helps Teens with Eating Disorders

  Erica Rodefer

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:33 am

  A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that teens with eating disorders benefited from establishing a yoga practice, reports Time magazine. In the study, teens (mostly girls ages 11-16) with eating disorders showed longer-lasting improvement when they added a yoga practice to their treatment program. "Food preoccupation may be reduced by focusing attention on yoga poses,"  wrote researchers. Has yoga helped you or someone you know deal with an eating disorder?

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• Newcastle Film Evening

  Editor

  16 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm

  [ November 27, 2009; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Film:   "Freedom & Liberation" Time:  Friday, 27 November 2009, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Place:  Cinema for the Soul Royal Exchange Building, 32 Bolton Street Newcastle "Freedom and Liberation" is a film biography of Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, founder of Sahaja Yoga meditation. Inspired by her  parents and Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Mataji took part in the youth movement working for resistance against the [...]

• Sahaja Yoga Program in Chatswood, Sydney

  Editor

  16 Nov 2009 | 3:05 pm

  [ November 25, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_1260" align="alignright" width="148" caption="Meditation Research program Chatswood Sydney"][/caption] Topic: Meditation and its effects on the brain, mind and health Time:  Wednesday 25 November, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Place:  Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood (opposite Westfield shopping centre car park) This fascinating and enjoyable lecture will be presented by Dr Ramesh Manocha, who will provide a refreshing insight into the [...]

• Lesson from Nature

  Editor

  5 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pm

  Autumn leaves The tree outside my house overnight it turned from green to yellow teaching us an important lesson to be ready and prepared for a change. The fall is here to  welcome the winter when silent work gets done under cover to manifest in fresh green spring to be followed by riot of summer’s colour! Let us learn from nature to let go [...]

• I Forgive

  Editor

  4 Nov 2009 | 9:16 pm

  Jesus Christ “I forgive.”  This is the greatest weapon Christ has given us. You just say, “I forgive, I forgive,” and you can overcome your ego. This is the mantra for this chakra…. You’ll find your Agnya chakra will open out and you’ll find your ego will go away. Forgiveness is one of the biggest weapons human beings [...]

• Melbourne One-day Meditation Workshop – 8th November 2009

  LOL

  1 Nov 2009 | 2:49 pm

  [ November 8, 2009; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Feeling tired, stressed or out of balance? Meditation may help! You are welcome to attend our next Melbourne One-day Meditation Workshop, to be held on Sunday 8th November, 2009. This free workshop is suitable for both regulars and beginners. The meditation is very easy; no prior knowledge is needed. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn and [...]

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• My Child’s Bloody Trauma

  Christina Souza Ma

  20 Nov 2009 | 7:25 am

  So many times in my life, I have either seen or experienced a trauma to the head. Compared to other parts of the body, whenever it’s an actual wound to the head, I have seen how much blood is involved because of all the capillaries that run through that thin layer of scalp. Well, for the first time since I learned to balance myself through breath, my yogic breath was borderline non-existent this past weekend when my 2.7-year-old son decided to disobey me and continue jumping on my bed. Yes, most of us parents remember how, as children, we experienced the joy of bouncing up and down on our…

• No Faith in My Neti Pot!

  Francesca Silva

  18 Nov 2009 | 10:56 am

  A few blogs ago, I mentioned how I’ve been having problems with my eye pressure and how I was worried that using the Neti Pot would exacerbate the problem. Well, after receiving lots of support from many people in our YogaHub community (thanks everyone!), I finally took the plunge a few weeks ago, started my cleansing - and it’s been great! Now that I’ve established a routine, I can confirm that I haven’t felt this good in years. My breathing has improved considerably and my asthma is just about non-existent these days, thanks - I’m convinced - to the combination of my Neti Pot and…

• Calming the Financial Fear

  Christina Souza Ma

  13 Nov 2009 | 7:38 am

  It’s almost the end of the 2009. So many people have lost their jobs, homes, companies, businesses - and yet, whenever I go to the coffee shop, it’s still busy with people enjoying a meal or cup of coffee. My company’s year end is not until February, which gives me a bit of time to get some things in order, but the property taxes are due, the year-end payroll taxes are also due, Christmas is coming and with it seasonal gifting and gatherings - all these add up even though we have cut back in so many areas. I find myself in a state of numbness as I go through the bills and cut the…

• Remembrance Day

  Francesca Silva

  11 Nov 2009 | 10:28 am

  November 11th is Remembrance Day in Canada, a day for recognizing our soldiers, who risked and continue to risk their lives to defend our country. Yes, I know recently there’s been a lot of discussion on our blogs about how we shouldn’t need to fight wars. I agree. I wish we didn’t have to fight wars. I wish soldiers didn’t have to put their lives on the line to protect our country. I sincerely wish we could all get along and create a world of peace and harmony. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that we live in a world of conflict and turmoil. Conflicts that start small escalate…

• A Lesson in Compassion

  Amy Cheryl

  9 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pm

  So, I find that every time I visit with my family, I am offered the most wonderful gifts in self growth. This has not always been the case as in the past I wasn’t open to receiving this gift. However, I now recognize the concept that EVERYTHING in our lives is an opportunity for us to grow and learn from, and this belief has become integrated into my system. Recently, my sisters came from Colorado and New York (which is where I am from) to visit me at my place in LA. I am the “baby” of the family, with my sisters being seven and ten years older then I am. By the third day of their…

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• New My Yoga Online video Belly Dance Express

  mega-bloger

  20 Nov 2009 | 4:45 am

  My Yoga Online has posted a new video with Gillian Cofsky: Belly Dance Express. Take a brief glimpse into the world of belly dance, with this quick class that breaks down and teaches some basic bellydance moves, then strings them together into a funny combination. A quick taste of belly dance to spice up [...] yoga; Yoga Poses; Health and Wellness;

• BUT a Mammogram DIDN'T Save My Life..

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  18 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pm

  Click Here to Read about it...YC yoga; Yoga Poses; Health and Wellness;

• Free Thanksgiving Yoga Class!

  mega-bloger

  18 Nov 2009 | 4:45 am

  The teachers at Bloomington Power Yoga would like to say “Thank You!” to our students with a free class on Thanksgiving Day. It’ll be an all-levels flow class, team-taught by all of the BPY vinyasa teachers.The class will be from 11:00am – 12:30pm, with some snacks and drinks afterwards. You don’t need to pre-register, but [...] yoga therapy; Self Improvement;

• New My Yoga Online video Belly Dance Express

  mega-bloger

  17 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pm

  My Yoga Online has posted a new video with Gillian Cofsky: Belly Dance Express. Take a brief glimpse into the world of belly dance, with this quick class that breaks down and teaches some basic bellydance moves, then strings them together into a funny combination. A quick taste of belly dance to spice up [...] yoga; Yoga Poses; Health and Wellness;

• Full Vinyasa

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  16 Nov 2009 | 4:45 am

  Click Here for the latest post (Full Vinyasa Primary plus...)YC yoga; Yoga Poses; Health and Wellness;

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• Yuck.

  Brenda P.

  19 Nov 2009 | 11:14 am

  Here we go again with the Choudhurys and their never-ending quest to popularize Birkram yoga: not that this information on their Olympic quest is anything new. If you haven't heard by now, they are trying to get yoga to be included as an Olympic sport. Just asana, of course--lots of lithe, bendy yogis touching their feet to their heads. The article notes that contestants are judged on strength, flexibility, alignment, difficulty of the optional poses and overall execution, but not their spirituality.If you just boil it down to asana without any kind of inner reflection, then isn't it just…

• The Toe as Tail?

  Brenda P.

  16 Nov 2009 | 12:16 pm

  Still doing some housecleaning--next on the to-do list is sort out the links list and even, gasp, update my template. This turquoise green number is getting awfully dated-looking. Old School, and not in a good way.But first, I'm freshly returned from Minneapolis, where I spent the whole weekend with modern dancers and--by extension--their bare feet. This was actually a costume design project for a fundraiser for the Peace House school in Tanzania. But feet were unshod and I was looking to answer my questions about toe mobility. There certainly was plenty of evidence for the benefits of…

• Super-Late Link Love...

  Brenda P.

  9 Nov 2009 | 6:27 pm

  Gracious, this is woefully overdue. I sincerely apologize to everyone that has posted a link to GTTSB and hasn't received a shout-back yet. Hopefully I caught you on this list, but if I didn't, please let me know and I'll do another list in a week or so. There's a lot of good stuff out there, these days. A wide variety of themes, experiences and tones...which is kind of nice. I feel like one of the (sorta) Old Ladies of Blog (since 2006, Baby!) and it's been fun to watch this whole community grow.In no particular order...Yogini with a Twist Tina is doing slackline yoga, now! An strong, honest…

• Toe-ing the line...

  Brenda P.

  4 Nov 2009 | 8:26 am

  Okay, dancer costumes delivered, YJ article edited...I think I'm ready for extracurricular writing again. Thank you for your patience.I've been thinking about feet. As yogis, don't we all. The choreographer I am working with commented on how she could identify all of her dancers just by looking at a picture of their feet. At first I thought that was remarkable, but then I realized that I could probably do the same thing with my students with fairly accurate results. Where do you start when checking how someone is grounding in balance poses? The feet...and with that you see who polishes, who…

• What ever happened to Dignity?

  Brenda P.

  22 Oct 2009 | 1:34 pm

  To me, dignity seems a noble goal. If you carry yourself with dignity, you present yourself with self-assurance and self-respect; you take your cues from within. You move with a sureness and calmness that suggests you are at peace with yourself and your choices (this is starting to sound like a facebook fortune). At least, this is how I see it.I got to thinking about dignity when I was listening to an interview with economist Charles Kinney on NPR yesterday. He was talking about how access to television has moved women's rights forward in many third-world countries because of empowering…

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• Oregon Cat Dies From Swine Flu

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  19 Nov 2009 | 11:21 am

  Oregon is home to the country’s first reported fatal case of swine flu in a cat. The cat, a 10-year-old male, died Nov. 7 near Portland. The Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory examined the dead cat and discovered he carried the H1N1 virus. While this is the third confirmed case of a cat with H1N1, it is the first fatality in a feline reported nationwide

• Saving Public Access: the Pend Oreille Bay Trail

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  19 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am

  For years, panhandle residents have been trespassing on a narrow strip of private land along the northwest shore of Lake Pend Oreille, using an old road along the shoreline to bike, run, ski, walk their dogs, and occasionally take a dip in the lake. Although their trips rarely traverse more than a mile or two, the land they cross has a multitude of owners—including several private citizens, the cities of Sandpoint and Ponderay, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Bonner County Historical Society, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad has a right-of-way across it as well. Nearby is…

• Buying Music I Love At the Store I Hate

  info@newwest.net

  17 Nov 2009 | 9:20 am

  A friend of mine gave me the new KISS album, “Sonic Boom,” for my birthday this weekend. We’re both fans, and it was a thoughtful gesture of rock ‘n roll solidarity as well as friendship. But when I unwrapped the package, my first thought was not, “Wow, the cover looks a lot like Rock and Roll Over,” but “I wonder if he bought this at Wal-Mart.” KISS made the shrewd business decision to sell its first studio album in 11 years exclusively at the world’s biggest retailer of music CD’s, Wal-Mart. From a purely business standpoint (read: Gene $immons), it seems like a…

• Republicans Way Forward is in the West?

  info@newwest.net

  16 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am

  Politicos have been trying to figure out just where the Republican Party plans to get the surge for its resurgence. The Republicans have done their damndest to shed independent and Libertarian voters since 2001, ‘and what do they aim to replace them with?’ I ask you. Do the Neoconservatives represent a large enough voting bloc to give them control of the White House and Congress?

• Timber Falls, But Manufacturing Rises in the Panhandle

  info@newwest.net

  14 Nov 2009 | 6:26 am

  What stands out from the “first annual” Economic Outlook Forum that was held in Sandpoint Thursday is the extent to which the panhandle continues to grow away from its roots in the timber industry. This process has been going on for decades, but the current recession and concomitant implosion of the real estate market have hastened the transition. While logging and milling employed over 1100 local people in January of 2006, that number had fallen to less than 500 by January of 2009. For a while, mills laid off workers, cut shifts, or shut down for a few weeks at a time. But in October…

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  YogaBasics.com

• Pranakriya Yoga Workout Class

  19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  pranayama (http://www.yogabasics.com/practice/pranayama/) practices, so it is assumed you know and are comfortable with practicing Ujjayi (http://www.yogabasics.com/practice/ujjayi-pranayama.html), Kapalabhati (http://www.yogabasics.com/practice/kapalabhati-pranayama.html) and breath...

• Pose of the Month: Upavistha Konasana

  12 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  Upavista Konasana (Seated Angle) (http://www.yogabasics.com/seated-yoga-poses/seated-angle.html) can teach us how to reach to the very edge of our limits through strength...

• Yoga Class Tax

  9 Nov 2009 | 3:52 am

  The possibility has been brewing for a while, and as the yoga industry continues to expand, even Uncle Sam wants...

• No Private Lessons for Madonna

  4 Nov 2009 | 12:59 am

  Celebrity yogi and creator of the Bikram Yoga style, Bikram Choudry, has refused a request from Pop Superstar Madonna for...

• Eyes Wide Open Book Giveaway

  1 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pm

  We have 2 copies of Eyes Wide Open by Mariana Caplan (http://www.yogabasics.com/explore/eyes-wide-open-by-mariana-caplan.html) to give to our lucky readers! To enter...

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  ABC of Yoga News Feed

• Yoga Hits the Community!

  This enthusiastic yoga teacher is keen to share her yoga knowledge from India to ALL the community. Katie works with Great Britian's talented Olympic athletes Keri-ann Payne (world champion open water), James Gaddard, Dave Carry... and works with education, teaching primary school children, young people in Manchester and Stockport. "Katie has given the athletes a new challenge, they now seem more flexable, stronger and clearer in their thoughts. I can highly recommend her work" Sean Kelly three times Olympic medal winning coach NEW yoga started at Avondale Sports Centre, Cheadle Health…

• She Essential Beauty & OMALA Are Hosting a Holiday

  The best in organic beauty products and yoga wear are celebrating the holidays together at OMALA's Flagship Boutique in Brooklyn. Shē Essential Beauty's organic, mind/body skincare line was developed by two licensed acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists. With a unique beauty from within concept based on the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and inspired by generations of empresses from dynasties past,” their unique serums, scrubs, balms, sprays and salts use all-natural herbs such as Ginko Biloba for increased circulation, Ru Xiang (frankincense) for skin healing, and Zhen…

• Yoga Care Foundation and University of Texas

  The Yoga Care Foundation (YCF), an Austin-based nonprofit that supports yoga research, education and community outreach, is conducting a joint study with the University of Texas Kinesiology Lab on yoga and cardiovascular health. The project, led by Hirofumi Tanaka, Ph.D., Director, Cardiovascular Aging Research Laboratory, is studying the effect of a regular yoga practice on the risk of cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in the United States. Tanaka previously demonstrated that regular cardiovascular exercise and weight training can impact the heart's arteries and function.

• Turn Off Stress, Turn on Your Life at the Wheel

  Discover the freedom of vitality and health at Wheel of Wellbeing's, The Joy of Wellness, an empowering half-day workshop designed to uncover the roots of stress, Sunday, December 6 from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Susan G. Komen Cure for Cancer. The Joy of Wellness will feature interactive demonstrations, assessments, scans, stress-reducing recommendations and consults, and will wrap up with a "kirtan,” featuring inspiring music, fellowship, food and a raffle of services and gifts. Hosted by Dr. Daniel D. Sadigh, Founder of Wheel of Wellbeing, the Wellness Workshop is an…

• Costa Rica Surf and Yoga Retreat

  Costa Rica Surf and Yoga Retreat – Take a Load Off Are you a yoga enthusiast? Do you enjoy the calming serenity of the beach at sunset? Have you ever tried surfing or want to give it a try? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then you need to look into Costa Rica yoga retreat women's surf vacation packages! Costa Rica is one of the best tropical locations for travel yoga retreat opportunities. A typical day on a Costa Rica surf and yoga retreat begins with a morning yoga class. Once your relaxing session is over, enjoy a breakfast in the tropics and then off you go to learn to…

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  Yoga News

• SoHo has something to brag about: YogaWorks has a new home on the east coast

  20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm

  Check out the yogaworks studio in Soho! Yogaworks YogaWorks , a Los Angeles based yoga school was created on the basis of providing a yoga dedicated to creating communities that nurture the mind and body.

• The Practice of Yoga for Heart Health

  20 Nov 2009 | 3:58 am

  Most people go to their yoga class because it's relaxing; but practicing yoga may be effective not only for relieving stress but also for heart health.

• One Dish Wonders: Mr. Natural

  19 Nov 2009 | 7:38 pm

  Mr. Natural's lunch specials are a good and tasty value. Left: vegetarian Milanese, black bean and tofu gordita and refried beans with a carrot salad.

• Latin superstar Ricky Martin teams up with German...

  19 Nov 2009 | 11:37 am

  Latin superstar Ricky Martin said Thursday he is teaming up with a German broadcaster to support his foundation and build a youth center for children in his native Puerto Rico.

• Celebrity interviews: Richard Gere on stardom and being a sex symbol.. and playing the violin

  19 Nov 2009 | 3:19 am

  HE'S best known as the silver fox of cinema, one of Buddhism's best adverts for healthy living - and your mum's favourite Officer And A Gentleman.

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  Cowgirl Yoga

• Hawaiian Cowgirl

  19 Nov 2009 | 1:18 pm

  4 days later I am no longer in denial about vacation being over. I adore Montana, but I think coming back to almost anywhere from Hawaii requires an adjustment, no? So, since winter has arrived or is approaching in many places, I wanted to share some fun pictures from our trip to warm things up.Back in high school, I briefly considered pursuing a career as a marine biologist. Not kidding. I had a flashback to that feeling, when husband and I snorkeled almost every day and saw the most amazing underwater life: insanely colored fish with equally colorful names like unicornfish, humu humu nuku…

• JADE goes Cowgirl

  17 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pm

  When you get the December '09 issue of Yoga Journal, flip to page 25 to see me and Morgane in an ad for JADE Yoga. The copy reads, Philosophy: Add a little Yeehaw to Your Namaste. Of course. Thanks JADE for featuring Cowgirl Yoga! This pic was taken at the Cowgirl Yoga Ranch this past spring, and the equine model is Flash. He's got a great butt, doesn't he?And if you haven't tried a JADE mat, I highly recommend adding it to your holiday wish list...

• Break-It-Down Yoga

  16 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm

  While I recover from jetlag (aren't those overnight flights the worst? I am guessing I won't be getting much sympathy though, after a week in Hawaii), so that I can form more coherent and thoughtful blog thoughts, I wanted to share my latest on Athleta Chi. One of my favorite things to do with yoga students is to show them how to break down a “crazy” pose into smaller, attainable steps; Break It Down: Ease Into Advanced Asanas reflects this element of my teaching style. Leave your comments on the Chi, send me your advanced asana stories and pictures, and let me know if there are other…

• Swimming with Sharks

  12 Nov 2009 | 6:50 pm

  Aloha. I said I'd blog from the beach. Yeah, right. Well, even a week in paradise has it's "rough" spots: not much sun today and a 12 foot tiger shark spotted just offshore, in the lovely bay where husband and I have spent the last 5 days in a row snorkeling up a storm. I just had to share this picture, and look forward to recounting all of our Big Island fun when I get back.

• Kickin' up my heels...

  5 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pm

  ...because I am leaving for HAWAII tomorrow morning. Yes, Hawaii. Going to be a very different scene from Montana, and as much as I love it here, change is gonna do me good. Plus I cannot wait for Morgane to fall in love with the ocean. So, for now I leave you with this image of me kicking up my heels for real, in urdhva dhanurasana. I hope to blog from the beach. Arrivederci.

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  Prana Flow Yoga NZ

• The path to true abundance lies within

  Kara-Leah Grant

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:44 pm

  All you truly need lies within, delve into your infinite depths We live in an infinitely abundant universe. This is a fact. Stare up at a clear sky night and try and count the stars. Cut open a capsicum and try and count the seeds. Stand on the corner of Lambton Quay and Willis Street and try and count the people flowing in all directions. Life is abundant. It flourishes under even the harshest of conditions. Deserts. Mountain tops. Ocean depths. Why then is our economic system based on a theory (and remember – it is only theory, a perspective, a way of seeing) that states we have…

• Mount Maunganui Yoga Teacher: Ross Howatson

  Kara-Leah Grant

  17 Nov 2009 | 5:35 pm

  New Zealand Yoga Teacher Ross Howatson After number of years overseas teaching at a variety of places, including Pure Yoga in Asia, Ross has returned to New Zealand to spread the yoga joy here. He opened the first Bikram studios in Auckland and the Mount and is back teaching at the Mount Yoga Studio – for now anyway. While overseas, Ross was able to study with a who’s who line-up of internationally renowned teachers including John Friend, Shiva Rea, Paul Grilley, David Swenson, Rodney Yee, Bikram Choudhury, Swami Muktidharma, Desiree Rumbaugh, and David Life & Sharon Gagnon.

• Nelson Hot Yoga Teacher: Dana Morgan

  Kara-Leah Grant

  11 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm

  Nelson Hot Yoga Teacher Dana Morgan Our profiles of Hot Yoga teachers continues with Dana from Nelson. It’s so wonderful that these two Hot Yoga studios, Nelson and Wellington, have got behind Prana Flow Yoga and taken the time to fill in the yoga teacher profiles. (Thank you Claire!) There is such delight in getting to know all these teachers, their different passions and journeys, through their profiles. As you may have guessed from her photo, Dana’s other passion is coffee – you can find her at the market in Nelson sharing her joy and smiles with coffee-lovers, as well as…

• How much is a yoga class worth to you? Part II

  Kara-Leah Grant

  9 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm

  'Pacifica' by Wellington artist Josephine Morey, click image to check out her website There were so many comments and emails that came in form my original post, How much is a yoga class worth to you?, that I wanted to address everything that was raised in a follow-up post. It’s been fascinating to hear everybody’s point of view, and hear some suggestions about how to handle the payment of classes. Reading through all of these, it become clear to me where I hadn’t been clear. First up, these Prana Flow yoga classes are not a ‘donation’ class per se.

• Wellington Yoga Teacher: Roger Livingstone

  Kara-Leah Grant

  3 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm

  Wellington Yoga Teacher Roger Livingstone Ah Roger, Roger, Roger. A teacher who makes it difficult for students to find him. A man with previous lives in dance and theatre. Someone I am dearly looking forward to doing a class with. Roger grew up by the beach in Seatoun. States that his teenage and early adulthood was stressful – low-grade family life/nasty boarding schools. One thing lead to another – drugs and self-harm. Spiritual practice was a  lifesaver – O.K now. Some would suggest, more than O.K. now. Roger’s been teaching professionally since 1998. Used to…

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  Yogoer

• AntiGravity Yoga with Emily Conradson at Om Factory

  Scout

  18 Nov 2009 | 6:36 am

  Emily Conradson at Om Factory Yesterday I hopped up to the Garment District to see some old friends. Om Factory has launched their third yoga room, fully equipped for AntiGravity Yoga. What in the world is that? Silk hammocks, hung from the ceiling, used to support or expand your typical yoga poses. It was developed by Christopher Harrison, founder of AntiGravity Inc., an NYC-based entertainment brand that began as an Aerial Performance Company in 1990. During down time in rehearsals, the dancers would hang upside down in the AntiGravity hammocks, suspended 30 feet from the floor. They…

• Morning Practice #2

  Scout

  13 Nov 2009 | 9:06 am

  This felt great. For posterity: Kundalini Warmup (seated, all with Breath of Fire) Low Back Flexes (hands on knees) Mid Back Flexes (hands on ankles) Spinal Twists (hands on shoulders) Upper Back Flexes (hands on shoulders) Shoulder Shrugs (hands on thighs) Shoulder Seesaws (hands clasped) Shoulder Stretch (hands clasped in front of heart and pull, above head and pull) Neck Circles Eye Circles Vinyasa Warmup Down Dog Down Dog Split (twisted) Crescent Lunge Forward Angle Handstand Lunge Down Dog Split (straight) repeat other side Hatha Holds Camel Forearm Stand (2x, lead w/each leg) Headstand…

• How to Cure the Hiccups!

  Scout

  11 Nov 2009 | 9:48 am

  Drink from the far side of a glass of water. Eat a spoonful of sugar. Get someone to scare you. Then pour the sugar water on your friend’s head, and come here to stop your hiccups. Hiccups are caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, the breathing muscle that runs across the base of your ribcage like a trampoline. So, to stop the hiccups you have to get the muscle to relax. You can cure them in one deep breath. Read the whole thing on the Huffington Post: How to Cure the Hiccups!

• Harmonic Singing by and with David Sykes

  Scout

  27 Oct 2009 | 6:44 am

  The Breathing Project is hosting David Sykes and his Harmonic Choir, “the world’s leading overtone choir,” this Friday, October 30 at 7:30pm. What is harmonic singing? From the website: Harmonic Chant is part of a 14-billion year old tradition — the harmonic presence illuminating every nook and cranny of the cosmic space. Those subtle waves of photonal warmth, the cosmic background radiation, still radiate across the sky in every direction, in waves as wide as 2 full moons. “David Hykes’s music is haunting and transporting. It takes you some place like the…

• Yoga Jobs: Kundalini Teacher

  Scout

  26 Oct 2009 | 6:15 am

  Creating a small Kundalini studio, in the “Arthur Ave. Little Italy” section of the Bronx. The studio will be geared to Fordham students, along with offerings for the community, kids classes, mommie and me. If interested please contact us. Intention is to have the space up and running by Nov. 1st. Also looking for the right teacher to hold some administration responsibility. Sat Nam Shivanter Singh.

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  Sky Yoga Studio

• Join Sky Yoga Studio Naperville for Zumba South America Trip!

  skyyogastudio

  19 Nov 2009 | 1:47 pm

  Beat the holiday ho-hums and weight gain! Join the Zumba South America Trip – 8 stops, we will be departing Monday November 30th at 7:45pm and returning Mon Jan 4th 7:45pm.  Each traveler will receive a Free Zumba Tee Shirt, the traveler who makes the  most stops will win a Free Zumba Fitness Book with DVD ($24.99). Stop Dates: [...]

• Fast, safe and fun way to lose weight.

  skyyogastudio

  18 Nov 2009 | 10:42 pm

  It takes 3500 calories to create or lose a 1lb of fat.  That means in order to lose a pound a week (of fat, not water or lean muscle mass) you need to have a 3500 calorie deficit.  This is 500 calories per day.  Which means you have to burn 500 calories more than you [...]

• Yoga for Infertility

  skyyogastudio

  12 Nov 2009 | 12:23 am

  At least 15 percent of Americans experience infertility and the likelihood increases with age.    Couples trying to conceive contend with an array of stressors; physical, emotional , and financial. Many of the unseen stress is very powerful and draining energetically.  The practice of yoga brings balance to the body – both the physical and subtle [...]

• The importance of Compassion in Thai Massage

  skyyogastudio

  18 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pm

  The purpose of Compassion in Thai massage Emily Canibano Recitation of the Om Namo to call forth the memory of Jivaka and Buddha helps in connecting to the long lineage of those earliest practitioners of Thai massage. It is a request for their guidance in helping to alleviate suffering, unhappiness and disease[1] in modern day clients. [...]

• Is there such as thing as Healthy Fast Food- Mexican?

  skyyogastudio

  16 Oct 2009 | 10:04 pm

  Well, I can’t answer that completely because it would depend on what you should be eating, your meal plan,  diet restrictions (DASH, diabetes, etc).  HOWEVER, I was in Chicago and without my packed lunch so I decided to hit Qdoba with a few of the other Thai Massage students. I assumed my grilled veggie burrito would [...]

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• A totally new “mountain” pose

  darla

  15 Nov 2009 | 10:56 pm

  Okay, technically it’s not mountain pose, but … photo credit: a4gpa Related posts:July Pose of the Month: Parsva Konasana, Extended Side Angle PoseJune Yoga Pose of the Month: Upward Facing DogA different kind of tree pose Related posts:July Pose of the Month: Parsva Konasana, Extended Side Angle PoseJune Yoga Pose of the Month: Upward Facing DogA different kind of tree pose

• Charter for Compassion – Will you join in sharing a message of compassion?

  darla

  12 Nov 2009 | 11:31 am

  Those who practice yoga are familiar with the Sanskrit word “ahimsa”. Ahimsa means non-violence in action, thought, and words. The Global Charter for Compassion, which was released today, is beautifully recited in the video below and acknowledges an urgent need for worldwide compassion. Will you sign and share the pledge? A call to bring the world [...] Related posts:Practice yoga in the dark tonight at 8:30pm for Earth Hour!140th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma GandhiOrganize a Local Event: September 2009 is National Yoga Month!

• Yogis and Yoginis on Twitter

  darla

  31 Oct 2009 | 12:38 pm

  We’re compiling a worldwide list of yogis and yoginis on Twitter. If you’re on Twitter and would like to be on our Yoga Twitter List, please add a comment to this post with your Twitter username. And, be sure to follow Share Yoga’s Yoga Twitter list at: http://twitter.com/shareyoga/yoga Twitter is a powerful new medium that allows people to [...] Related posts:Yoga Bear: Non profit provides free yoga to cancer survivorsInspired Teachings with Featured Yogi: Laura Erdman-LuntzFeatured Yogi: Rodney Yee

• Yoga Journal – Yoga Well-Being – Sweet Slumber

  darla

  20 Oct 2009 | 5:02 pm

  Yoga Journal – Yoga Well-Being – Sweet Slumber Posted using ShareThis Related posts:Yes, Yoga Can Help Reduce Panic Attacks3 Great Ways to Open Your Heart Chakra and Experience More LoveThe Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga Related posts:Yes, Yoga Can Help Reduce Panic Attacks3 Great Ways to Open Your Heart Chakra and Experience More LoveThe Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga

• Doctor and Patient – How Mindfulness Can Make for Better Doctors – NYTimes.com

  darla

  18 Oct 2009 | 3:14 pm

  I found this article about mindfulness in the New York Times interesting. It talks about more and more physicians becoming disenchanted with their profession because of the many distractions on the job: cell phones, email, text messages, etc. These distractions take away from the joy of the work. I think this is a problem not [...] Related posts:Meditation Suggestion: Get Out of Your Own Way with Jack KornfieldOm Sweet Om: 5 Steps to Create a Sacred Space for Yoga at HomeFriday’s Flow: Putting Your Attention on Inappropriate Attention

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  Yoga for Life Blog

• Nov 20, Rhythmic Breathing Is Ideal Mode Of Breathing And Provides Relaxation For Busy Life

  20 Nov 2009 | 9:00 am

  Rhythmic Breathing Is Ideal For Relaxation And Long Life, Soothes Your Nerves, Energises And Harmonises Your Life, Reduces Stress In Daily Life

• Nov 15, Benefits of Pranayama

  14 Nov 2009 | 10:18 pm

  Benefits of Pranayama Includes Giving Us A Healthy Heart, Good Concentration, Relaxation And An Abundant Source Of Prana/Energy

• Nov 14, Advance Poses for Beginners

  14 Nov 2009 | 11:26 am

  Hello, I just recently began practicing yoga, after 8 years of being sedentary. I am completely gung ho. I do a basic hour routine 2x a week and a 20

• Nov 10, Essential Guidelines for Pranayama

  10 Nov 2009 | 1:34 pm

  How To Start Pranayama/ Yoga Breathing? Follow These Guidelines For Pranayama Practice

• Nov 2, Yoga for beginners, yoga for healthy mind, body and spirit

  1 Nov 2009 | 4:38 pm

  Yoga for beginners, a simplified step by step guide to yoga for beginners

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  Yogatic!

• Yoga, jumping forward explained

  Esther

  16 Nov 2009 | 12:21 am

  Hi everyone, Here a little tutorial about jumping forward from downward facing dog pose / adho mukha svanasana to standing forward bend/ uttanasana. Have fun practicing it, you’re working on your upper body strength and core strength while you’re at it! Esther

• Breath meditation and yoga

  Esther

  9 Nov 2009 | 1:53 am

  Hi everyone, Here a pranayama exercise breathing in tot the count of eight and breathing out to the count of eight that continues into a short meditation. Hope you enjoy it and that it may make you calm and peaceful! Esther

• Vinyasa Flow Yoga

  Esther

  2 Nov 2009 | 3:19 am

  Hi Everyone, Here another vinyasa flow for you to practice. I would recommend to warm up first by doing a few sun salutations or my warm up video http://www.yogatic.com/yoga-video/warming-up-sequence/ . The poses I demonstrate are: Warrior II / Virabhadrasana II Triangle pose / Utthita trikonansana Side angle pose / Utthita parsvakonasana Sun warrior or Reversed warrior pose Wide legged forward bend / Prasarita paddotanasana (variation) once you remeber the sequence you can do it in your own ryhtme! enjoy, Esther

• chaturanga dandasana

  Esther

  19 Oct 2009 | 6:36 am

  Hi Everyone, Here 3 different ways to come down from plank into cobra or upward facing dog pose, so you can pick the one you are able for now and work your way up to the next level! Esther

• half frog pose / ardha bhekasana

  Esther

  12 Oct 2009 | 6:04 am

  Hi Everyone, Here a quick video to show you half frog pose/ ardha bhekasana. This pose is amazing to release tension along the front of the thighs and groins. It prepares you for backbends. A great pose to do regularly if you like running a lot. Definitely one of those poses that if done regularly for a while you’ll notice great and quick results! keep practicing Esther

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  Sangha Yoga Shala Blog

• {Event} Community Gathering

  bendyburg

  19 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm

  Sunday, Nov 22 12:30-2pm Led Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga ($20 or class card) 2:15pm Veg Thankgsgiving Meal and a Movie ($15 suggested donation) Sign up for the led class Eats/movie sign up (call 718-384-2097 or email) A great excuse to get together. Tasty eats. Old and new friends. Good times.

• Tasty Treats from The Sangha Kitchen

  songbird81

  12 Nov 2009 | 8:12 am

  Baked at Sangha Yoga Shala Today we decided to bake pumpkin muffins at the studio.  Actually, it was really part 2 of the batch we made yesterday during our pot luck teacher meeting.  Elise and I decided we were going to take a delicious Martha Stewart recipe and modify it for ourselves and our vegan friends.  What resulted was a delicious, healthy and nutritious muffin enjoyed by students and staff alike.  As with most things, there were some lessons involved during the preparation as well as some “who knew!” moments; 1.  bananas can be substituted for eggs if you mash it up…

• Vegan/Vegetarian Iron Rich Foods

  bendyburg

  11 Nov 2009 | 10:21 am

  When going vegan or vegetarian, people always freak out and ask “how will you get iron?!” Here’s what you’ll say: IRON RICH FOODS asparagus artichokes baked potato w skin beans black strap molasses collard greens dried fruits egg yolks kale lentils mustard greens nuts parsley pumpkin seeds spinach swiss chard tofu turmeric turnip watercress IRON ABSOPRTION HELPERS broccoli brussel sprouts cantaloupe grapefruit green and red peppers oranges orange juice potato strawberries tomato tomato juice white wine Iron information sheet @Vegetarian Society And @Vegan Society More…

• Facing Fear

  bendyburg

  10 Nov 2009 | 7:14 am

  How one woman’s experience in a simple nutrition counseling session opened up a door of possibility… “About Everything” at Imperfectly Yoga

• Ashtanga + Moon Days

  bendyburg

  9 Nov 2009 | 12:24 pm

  A smattering of explanations around the web on Ashtanga and Moon Days. @Ashtanga Power Phases of the moon are determined by the moon’s relative position to the sun. Full moons occur when the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. During a full moon, the moon is fully illuminated by the sun and is seen as a round disc from the Earth’s surface. New moons occur when the moon is between the Earth and the Sun. During a new moon, the moon is seen as a thin crescent from the Earth’s surface. In Ashtanga tradition, new moon days and full moon days should be days of rest for…

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  LifeDivine

• The Living Spirit Show - Authentic Self - Authenitc Spirituality

  Ray Baskerville

  16 Nov 2009 | 5:01 pm

  Copyright © 2009 Ray Baskerville. Visit the original article at http://www.lifedivine.net/spirituality/the-living-spirit-show-authentic-self-authenitc-spirituality/. I am joined again for this show by Alison Miller. We start by discussing the article I wrote about new findings that support my view that a culture of always putting on a happy face and having positive thoughts is unhealthy. We delve further into the [...] Related posts:Living Spirit Show - Love, Ego & Relationships In this weeks show we talk about how the...The Living Spirit Show - Separation Consciousness This is the…

• Living Spirit Show - Love, Ego & Relationships

  Ray Baskerville

  6 Nov 2009 | 5:44 pm

  Copyright © 2009 Ray Baskerville. Visit the original article at http://www.lifedivine.net/audio/living-spirit-show-love-ego-relationships/. In this weeks show we talk about how the wounding of separation consciousness shows up as ‘the critical parent’ our inner critic and the common ego polarity between power and powerless. We look at some ways we will all be familiar with through which these [...] Related posts:The Living Spirit Show - Separation Consciousness This is the first edition of The Living Spirit...The Living Spirit Show - Authentic Self - Authenitc Spirituality I…

• Get Real! - Learn Meditation

  Ray Baskerville

  3 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pm

  Copyright © 2009 Ray Baskerville. Visit the original article at http://www.lifedivine.net/main/get-real-learn-meditation/. It has become an increasingly dominant belief that positive thinking is necessary for health, wealth and success in all things. But a new study* by  psychology professor Joseph Forgas at the University of New South Wales, says ‘it ain’t necessarily so’. The study has found that [...] Related posts:7 Reasons To Learn Meditation If you are thinking about learning meditation, have done...Meditation Is Training For Life Many meditation practices…

• The Living Spirit Show - Separation Consciousness

  Ray Baskerville

  30 Oct 2009 | 7:04 pm

  Copyright © 2009 Ray Baskerville. Visit the original article at http://www.lifedivine.net/audio/the-living-spirit-show-separation-consciousness/. This is the first edition of The Living Spirit Show Conversations on how to integrate spirituality and personal development into everyday transformation and living. I am joined by Alison Miller of AlisonMillerCoaching.com.The conversations are not scripted or even planned in advance, we just let it [...] Related posts:Living Spirit Show - Love, Ego & Relationships In this weeks show we talk about how the...The Living Spirit Show -…

• The Language Of Yoga - Not!

  Ray Baskerville

  7 Aug 2009 | 3:46 pm

  Copyright © 2009 Ray Baskerville. Visit the original article at http://www.lifedivine.net/yoga/ypr/1077/. Here is an extract from an excellent article by an ex card carrying member of the Ashtanga cult, Lauren Cahn. For those who have not ventured into the often competitive world of Ashtanga Yoga it is a revealing read. Lauren’s take on all 5 words [...] Related posts:The 10 Best Yoga Poses For Runners These 10 poses from Montreal-based personal trainer and yoga...Yoga Practice - When Is The Best Time? First of all let me start by saying that...Yoga Isn’t Stretching If we…

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  MahaMondo

• Joel B. : Sanskrit Come Alive

  MaMo

  5 Nov 2009 | 10:26 pm

  The previous post was going to be the last one prior to my departure for Ipanema. However, I picked up the latest issue of LA Yoga after Jerome's class this evening, I felt the need to honor our yoga philosophy...

• Yoga do Bem no Nirvana : Nov. 14

  MaMo

  4 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pm

  Just received this event flyer from Tatiane R. for the Yoga do Bem benefit : ONG LuaNova @ Nirvana Gavea. Ticket $ 20- All proceeds collected will go to the NGO Lua Nova ( New Moon ). The entrance charge...

• Om Namah Shivaya : Bintang TV

  MaMo

  3 Nov 2009 | 8:53 pm

  Bintang TV Brazil has this global cultural vibe going with a surf trip video shot in Indonesia set to a soundtrack of American kirtan walla Krishna Das chanting the Panchakshara mantra.

• Hare Burger : Praia Ipanema

  MaMo

  1 Nov 2009 | 7:58 pm

  I had done a couple of posts on Rafael Marques AKA Rafael Espacial after my trip to Ipanema earlier this year. It looks like he is now a local celeb , as in , " famoso personagem de Posto 9...

• Sayanasana : Elbow Balance

  MaMo

  31 Oct 2009 | 4:50 pm

  Dice broke down Sayanasana at his Saturday class this morning. I've been practicing Pincha Mayurasana with a strap at Jorgen's led class , and I find that using it has accelerated the sense of lift & balance versus that of...

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• Finding New Perspectives (with the Help of Ganesh Mantra…)

  Charlotte Bradley

  19 Nov 2009 | 11:02 am

  photo credit: Capture Queen ™ I wonder if finding a solution is sometimes as simple as turning around. In yoga, we often take postures such as twists or inversions that change our perspective. Things look different when you are on your head than when you are sitting at your desk going through your usual routine! It’s pretty easy to become comfortable with the way things are. But if we turn around or change our perspective then of course things will look quite different. Maybe we won’t feel quite so comfortable. But maybe it will be exciting or just better in that the newness…

• How to Stretch the Shoulders, Chest and Back with Cat and Cow Pose

  Charlotte Bradley

  18 Nov 2009 | 10:26 am

  I recently received an email from someone, who is working with young children, and she wanted suggestions for yoga poses that would help stretch the chest and shoulder area. The first thing that came to mind Cat and Cow flow. Cat and cow are two poses that are often paired to create a gentle flow. I think it is an ideal sequence for kids as it is simple, safe and fun. Of course, it is also very beneficial for adults. It is a great pose if you spend lots of time at your desk as it releases tension in the neck and upper back. I have always felt an affinity to this gracious vinyasa! Cat-Cow is…

• Increase Your Home Office Productivity in Just Two Steps With Yoga and Ergonomics

  Charlotte Bradley

  11 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pm

  photo credit: enfad Thank you to Denise Zangoglia of TheHomeOfficeCafe.com for this guest post about the benefits of yoga and the importance of ergonomically correct tools to keep us healthy as we toil away at our computers! — Working from home yields wonderful benefits such as a flexible schedule and working at your own pace. But there are a number of “side effects” that can really take a toll on anyone working at a home based business. Number one among these is lack of productivity. Ah yes we all have great thoughts and picture vividly a wildly successful home based business where…

• A Standing Balance Flow to Invigorate

  Charlotte Bradley

  9 Nov 2009 | 11:21 am

  Standing poses teach you about bringing together the difference aspects of your posture, your body, your mind and your breath. They encourage you to seek a sense of wholeness, a place where no single element ot the posture becomes your only focus. Standing poses are challenging yet you should still be able to breathe with ease and work your muscles evenly. Balancing postures teach you to find your center. When you are in standing poses, your body moves in and out of center. In response, you make a variety of movements to align your body and bring it back into a place of balance. Balancing…

• 10 Tips for Half Moon Pose

  Charlotte Bradley

  6 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pm

  Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) always looks so beautiful, graceful and expressive… when people other than me do it! Earlier this week I wrote a post about acceptance. I mentioned that for me, Half Moon is a pose that challenges my balance as well as my ego. I don’t know for sure but I think it is probably true that the poses we find challenging are perhaps the ones that we need the most. In the spirit of acceptance and with a desire to understand this pose a bit more, I thought I’d explore Half Moon here today. It is a standing posture that requires strength, grace and…

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• Yoga ~ The Perfect Running Companion

  Brian

  3 Nov 2009 | 4:54 am

  A few months ago I experimented with removing running from my exercise routine because I wanted to see how much flexibility I could gain by laying off the daily pavement pounding and sticking with a daily yoga practice.  I have a propensity for inflexibility in the first place, but to my surprise, the lack of running really didn’t make that much of a difference in terms of increased flexibility. However, when I decided it was time to get back out on the streets again, my lungs felt like they were going to collapse.  It was at that moment, when the side-cramp and wheezing reached a…

• Video: David Swenson on Yoga and Strength

  Brian

  1 Sep 2009 | 3:13 am

  David Swenson – “Internal Strength” from Omega Institute on Vimeo. If you enjoyed this article, please pass it on:

• Time for Yoga…

  Brian

  26 Aug 2009 | 10:17 am

  Have a hard time fitting yoga into your day?  Consider this simple thought: “Instead of finding time to practice Yoga, practice Yoga all the time.” ~ Bob Weisenberg If you enjoyed this article, please pass it on:

• Use LibraryThing to Virtually Organize Your Yoga Book Collection

  Brian

  21 Aug 2009 | 12:05 pm

  I guess there could be worse things to be addicted to than books.  Every time I walk into a book store, the yoga section in particular tends to keep me occupied weighing the pros and cons of whether I need to buy another yoga book.  While I don’t think I’ve ever regretted purchasing a new yoga book, over time I’ve recognized that there are certain books I return to over and over again such as David Swenson’s Ashtanga Yoga Manual and B.K.S. Iyengar’s classic  Light on Yoga.  I can find answers to most of my yoga questions from those two books alone.  Even…

• Breathe in, Breathe out

  Brian

  16 Aug 2009 | 12:53 pm

  Without the breath, yoga is just a lot of bending.  With the breath, yoga transforms.  Ujjayi breath provides the  mind-calming rhythmic hum that  naturally moves the body from one moment to the next.  The sound of the Ujjayi breath reminds me of ocean waves crashing onto the shore, running back out to sea, and then crashing back into the shore again, and again.  So peaceful and relaxing, yet so full of strength and power. Consider these simple  tips on correct yogic breathing from Lino Miele, who states: Awareness (consciousness) of the breath is the basis of a correct practice of the…

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• Using the Goldilocks Principal to Choose a Yoga Mat

  Jenn Anthony

  14 Nov 2009 | 4:46 am

• Boost your immunity with yoga poses

  Jenn Anthony

  4 Nov 2009 | 11:48 am

• Obama: How about a Neti Pot for every American medicine cabinet?

  Jenn Anthony

  23 Oct 2009 | 12:17 pm

• H1N1 Flu Prevention: 6 Simple Tips

  Jenn Anthony

  20 Oct 2009 | 12:39 pm

• Why are yoga mats like shoes and purses?

  Jenn Anthony

  16 Oct 2009 | 4:30 am

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• A Lunch of My Own

  thepranamama

  17 Nov 2009 | 8:18 pm

  Call me crazy, but my inner foodie won’t listen. Today at lunchtime, the most stressful part of my day, I voluntarily created some stress of my own by breaking out several child un-friendly ingredients and at least three Calphalon pans.  Tired of the noontime habit of standing behind my kitchen island, stealing sandwich scraps and leftover [...] Related posts:5 Energizing Snacks for Moms on the GoMy Omazing Spaghetti SauceWhat’s for Lunch when it’s 90 Degrees in your Kitchen?

• I Get By With a Little Help from My Friends

  thepranamama

  11 Nov 2009 | 7:37 pm

  A 10 a.m. request to cover a story happening at 4 p.m.  My son’s delayed afternoon nap.  The car running with the keys locked inside.  A sudden stomach bug.  A construction detour.  A job interview. These are just a few of the many occurrences which have led my friends and neighbors to my side within the [...] Related posts:And Miles to Go Before We Sleep…Off the Mat Moms – Lesson 2: Satya

• Off the Mat Moms: Lesson 3 Asteya

  thepranamama

  9 Nov 2009 | 8:18 pm

  Last year, my good friend Carrie was expecting a baby.  She and her husband John were over the moon with excitement, and couldn’t wait to dive head first into their new role as parents.   John comes from a big family, and as the first to marry, his parents had been asking bluntly “so when are [...] Related posts:Gratitude and My “SuperDad” HusbandAre You Your Toughest Critic?Off the Mat Moms – Lesson 2: Satya

• Off the Mat Moms – Lesson 2: Satya

  thepranamama

  4 Nov 2009 | 5:05 pm

  “Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.” — Benjamin Disraeli, Former Prime Minister  of England One day last month, I had one of those eye-opening parenting moments. My daughter, a normally laid back child, had come home from school in a terrible mood.   Unlike most other days when she’d [...] Related posts:Life Lessons in AcceptanceGratitude and My “SuperDad” HusbandOff the Mat Moms: Lesson 3 Asteya

• Flavors of Fall

  thepranamama

  30 Oct 2009 | 7:25 pm

  October is my favorite month of the year.  Not only is the weather nearly perfect and the colors spectacular, but some of my favorite vegetables are in harvest.  As cozy evenings replace hot summer nights, I’m inspired to get back in the kitchen, and create healthy comfort food my whole family can enjoy. One of these [...] Related posts:Making Summer Last with Homemade Pesto5 Energizing Snacks for Moms on the GoWhat’s an iPhone got to do with Brussels Sprouts, anyway?