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…
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Everything Yoga
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Blowing a Little Angry Wind
2 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pmA 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
29 Oct 2009 | 7:53 pmIt'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… -
A Musing on Group Think
24 Oct 2009 | 6:04 pmYears ago I was taking a workshop with an excellent teacher who spoke about "group think" in the yoga world. He'd teach us a pose and invariably, someone would say "That's not how I learned it." He'd smile and encourage us to examine whether our thoughts were a result of group think. The truth is, at the time, his teachings were quite different than what my yoga practice consisted of. Yet rather than dismiss his teachings or go along with yoga group think, I kept an open mind and thoroughly enjoyed this new view of yoga. This past week I've been sick… -
Yoga and Your PC Muscle
19 Oct 2009 | 12:23 pmThe PC muscle is the poor stepchild in yoga class -- way behind the abdominals, psoas, quads, trapezius, biceps and triceps. Of course there is Mulha Bandha, which puts the yoga practitioner's attention in the PC zone. Being that PC muscle strength contributes to everything from enhanced sexual experience to improved bladder control to enhanced feelings of well being, it deserves attention. That said, this post is an homage to the PC muscle and how we can work it in -- and outside of -- our yoga practices. Muladhara Chakra Mention the PC muscle in yoga circles and folks look towards…
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Elephantbeans
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Student sues over injury causing adjustment
4 Nov 2009 | 2:51 amYoga 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
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Yoga: The True Path To Awesome Poops
24 Oct 2009 | 6:26 amPosted 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 -
Pamper yourself: DIY castor oil bath
22 Oct 2009 | 12:25 amCheck out this great article on the ancient wisdom of oil baths written by Kimberly Flynn. Try it! It’s really easy and it definitely makes a difference Relieve aches, pains and stiffness with oil baths By Kimberly Flynn Williams Oil bath is a traditional, weekly Ayurvedic home remedy still practiced widely in South India. Shri K. Pattabhi Jois routinely recommends oil bath to his yoga students especially for the relief of back and knee pain as well as stiffness. Weekly oil bath reduces excess internal heat (pitta in Ayurveda) particularly in the joints, liver, and skin. This heat is… -
Ukraine does have talent
17 Oct 2009 | 4:00 amYou have to watch this video! Elephantbeans presents Ukraine’s Got Talent 2009 Winner
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Teaching Kids Yoga
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Announcing: Kid Yoga Teacher Training Dates
4 Nov 2009 | 3:00 amAvoid 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 pmLast 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 amKids 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… -
Teaching Kids Yoga - New and Improved
20 Oct 2009 | 1:15 pmNew! My new Website (click image to see it)Teaching Kids Yoga is moving from Blogger to a new website:www.YoungYogaMasters.comFor several weeks I'll be posting on both blogs while I figure out what I can do to keep some of the ranking I've build up for two years blogging on Blogger. Then I'll switch over all posting to the new site.I invite you to check it out and continue to read and comment on my new site. All those who receive e-mails posts, you will be automatically switched. If you would like to start to receive the blog in your e-mail enter your address here:Enter your email… -
Kids Yoga Animal Poses
15 Oct 2009 | 10:42 amCamel Pose: One hump or two?One yoga teacher in the kids yoga teacher training course asked me a question that every new teacher must ask when doing kids yoga:How do we do kids yoga animal poses?Yoga animal poses are part of the basic tools for teaching kids. You'll find them in many kids yoga books like:The Yoga Zoo Adventure for Little Kids by Helen Purperhart Fly Like A Butterfly: Yoga for Children by Shakta Kaur Khalsa (I've bought this book twice, my first one I used so much it fell apart!)Plus many other great books and videos. There are also some great blog posts on Yoga Animals here…
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YogaDudes
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Excellent Resource for Yoga MP3 Downloads
5 Nov 2009 | 6:20 amIn 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 amSince 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 amToday 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… -
YogaDudes October Desktop Calendar
3 Oct 2009 | 12:55 pmA recent trip up to the White Mountains of New Hampshire inspried this month's calendar. It sure was pretty up there and I thought it would be nice to share some of it with you. Just click on the image above to bring up the full-size version. Then right-click on it and "Save as Desktop." -
What Not To Do
3 Oct 2009 | 12:21 pmI'm ashamed of myself for this and I can't believe I didn't know better. You see, I've been struggling with severe pain in my neck, shoulder, and upper back. This terrible condition is caused by stress and pops up in my life every once in a while. In the past I've been to see different doctors and got nothing but frustrated by their lack of knowledge and ability to help me. It was me that finally figured out that stress was causing all the pain. Now that I know the cause I'm still searching for the solution.For the past month I've been laying low and not exercising much. I'm almost in…
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Yoga Peeps
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Episode 72: Elena Brower ShowNotes
15 Oct 2009 | 6:10 pmElena’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
15 Oct 2009 | 6:09 pmEpisode 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
20 Sep 2009 | 7:26 pmEpisode 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 -
Episode 71: Faith Hunter Shownotes
15 Sep 2009 | 6:42 pmInfluential Teachers: Faith’s Mother, Father, and Brothers Hamsan Newman, Iyengar teacher, Fayetteville, Arkansas Dana Flynn Jasmine Tarkeshi Rodney Yee Books: Rumi Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit, Queen Afua Music: Fertile Ground, Be Natural Sean Johnson, Wild Lotus Nina Simone Yamas/Niyamas: Ishvara Pranidhana: Surrender to God Website: www.faithhunteryoga.com Twitter: faithunteryoga Peeps she wants to hear: Sean Johnson Durga Das, (David Newman) Podcast Music: Taos Dance, Emily Jones -
Episode 70: Arthur Klein YYoga Movie
31 Aug 2009 | 7:43 pmEpisode 70 is an interview with Arthur Klein, creator of YYoga Movie, and Lara Hedin, Founder of Yoga Peeps. In this episode, Arthur and Lara talk about how the yoga teacher is your guide - the yoga is your yoga, yoga as a personal experience, to keep coming back, as we age the practice is more meditative, life as a meditation, karmic bhakti style of yoga, YYoga movie, soldiers doing yoga in Iraq, and Pursuit of Happiness Yoga. To listen click: YogaPeeps_082909_ArthurKlein Subscribe with iTunes ShowNotes About Arthur
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Life Surfing (TM) Eoin's Blog
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Tips for Your Hips – knee function & safety
29 Oct 2009 | 11:00 pmThis 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!
13 Oct 2009 | 12:45 pmwith 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
3 Aug 2009 | 3:18 pmMaking 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
29 May 2009 | 11:54 pmHello 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.”
13 May 2009 | 9:31 amBut 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
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Serenity Prayer - Free MP3 Download of the Beautiful Wahey Guru Hymm
5 Nov 2009 | 11:47 amPrayer for Tranquility Serenity Hymm Free MP3 Download At the completion of my Kundalini Yoga teacher’s training program, my teacher Ravi Singh held a yoga camp which I attended with my wife. The entire camp was great, but one evening stood out more than others. The camp was held in a peaceful resort tucked away in the hills of upstate New York, and one lovely, quiet evening a few of us gathered around a campfire to enjoy some music and hymms. My wife volunteered to sing a serenity prayer, and a fellow yogi provided the music using a one string instrument… -
November’s Yoga Pose - Aura Magnification with Eagle Pose
4 Nov 2009 | 12:37 pmAura Power How to Work on Your Aura So far our monthly yoga poses have focused on building physical strength and flexibility, and for the November pose, we are going to continue our strength building work, but in a more subtle way. This month we are going to practice a pose to help strengthen an energetic aspect of our being, our Aura. The pose to help us accomplish this important task is going to be the famous Kundalini Yoga Eagle Pose. The aura is a very important aspect of your totality. According to Kundalini Yoga the aura is the power of your magnetic field, and… -
Free Tantra Yoga Video for Mastering Sex Energy
3 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pmFree Tantra Video Tantric Technique for Raising Sexual Energy The tantra yoga exercise in this article is a video demonstration of the technique which is fully detailed in the article Tantric Technique for Raising Sexual Energy. As you will notice in the comments section of that article, there were many yogis who had questions regarding this wonderful technique, which could only really by solved by making a video demonstration. So here it is for all of you, a video instructing you on how to practice Sat Kriya step by step. Let me briefly give you an overview of Sat Kriya here, and… -
Top YouTube Yoga Video Channel - The Story Behind AnmolMehtaCom
29 Oct 2009 | 1:57 pmYouTube Yoga Channel My Best YouTube Yoga Videos Let me tell you the story about how AnmolMehtaCom, my YouTube Yoga and Meditation channel, has unintentionally become one of the top channels on YouTube for yoga videos. But, before I jump into this interesting tale, let me give you the more important reason for sharing this channel information with you. Some readers, especially those from India or other far away lands , sometimes have difficulty viewing the yoga videos directly on AnmolMehta.Com, and my advise to them is to go to my YouTube channel and view them directly from there… -
Great Vedic Mantra for Abundance - Vishvani Deva Mantra
28 Oct 2009 | 9:10 amSanskrit Mantra MP3 Great Vedic Mantras Many of you have requested help in how to correctly pronounce various Sanskrit mantras, so I am putting together a new free online e-book which will focus just on mantras and thus, will provide you a central location from which to download all the free mantra MP3s that I will be uploading. Already on the site there are many powerful mantra downloads available, some in MP3 audio format, while others in MP4 video format. Here is a quick list of the most popular of these, and they will also of course be bundled into the free e-book in the next…
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YogaForce
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Make Your Mat Your Own
1 Nov 2009 | 10:19 amWhen 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 pmI 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 pmSo 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 amIt 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… -
YogaForce Mats Are Now On Backorder
30 Aug 2009 | 3:51 pmWOW! Due to the overwhelming response to our own www.YogaForce.com on-line store, the YogaForce Mats are now on backorder!We are so excited to announce the next generation of YogaForce Mats.Stay tuned for more details...Get on THE LIST @ http://yogaforce.com/mat.htm AEA
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Om Shanti: A Yoga Blog
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Advanced Yoga
1 Nov 2009 | 7:34 pmWhat 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
1 Sep 2009 | 3:21 pmThe 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
21 Aug 2009 | 9:53 amAlmost 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
10 Aug 2009 | 9:23 amWe 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… -
Yoga Poses for Rock Climbers
7 Aug 2009 | 10:25 amAfter returning to the climbing gym a few times, I’ve discovered that I no longer experience what’s know as “Elvis Leg”–that uncontrollable shaking that sometimes happens to one or both of your legs from exhaustion. I’m convinced that yoga has improved my leg strength and endurance, allowing me to climb longer and with greater power. There are some poses in particular that can help build the relevant leg strength. I’ll just list them here today, with the goal of eventually constructing a fun sequence for people to practice at home. (Of course, this…
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Dahn Yoga Member's Blogs
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Gettin’ Down at the Dahn Center
2 Nov 2009 | 1:12 pmThe 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
22 Oct 2009 | 3:40 pmThis article was posted by blogger Nancy A. Ruhling on The Huffington Post. She’s a member at the Astoria Dahn Yoga Center in New York and wrote about her current center manager. I posted the whole touching article for your convenience. It’s a nice little snapshot of what being in a Dahn Yoga Center is like. Astoria Characters: The Yoga Guru Dressed 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… -
Dahn Yoga Energy Accumulation Postures
26 Sep 2009 | 1:19 amSymptoms 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
17 Sep 2009 | 10:24 amI’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
30 Jul 2009 | 11:47 amA 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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United Yogis - Online Yoga Community
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Yoga teachers, please to invite Yogi G to share the healing power of laughter with your students!
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SheKnows offering a free yoga bag!
Just wanted to let you all know that I saw this contest for this great yoga bag if you want to sign up! it is free! The link is: http://www.sheknows.com/articles/contests-and-freebies/811808.htm The company of the bag is called Ogorgeous -
What is the difference between a Yoga Intructor and a Yoga teacher?
Namaste everyone, I would really like to know what is your thought about my question. Which is , What is the difference between a Yoga Instructor and a Yoga teacher? Please write your opinion- Thank you, Shankara. Om Shanthi -
Looping My Way Back to Wise Ones with Thanks
Have you had the experience of sitting hoping to get to “that place” of cozy feelings, and after some time you realize the opposite is happening? Thoughts and images of a recent incident haunt. To put the incident to rest, we need to either understand it or get to a place of compassion and acceptance. The wise ones of ole figured this out long ago; thousands of years ago. They realized that to feel cozy it really helps to have some knowledge of how the mind works and how the universe is set up. And also if we have a garland of virtues around our neck, well it makes it so much easier to… -
Yoga and Healing
Yoga as Sanskrit word suggests, means the 'union'. The union with the divine. To unite with the divine, we need to go nowhere, because the divine is within each one of us. We are born as an extension of the divine. Unfortunately as we grow, we tend to forget who we are and we loose touch with the divinity within. We attempt to search this in the world outside. Yoga is any such practice that facilitates the journey inwards. Healing is one such beautiful journey inwards. As we heal, we penetrate layer by layer as if we are removing the different peels of onion. Finally there is a state of…
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Yoga Marrakech
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YIN YANG YOGA WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 15
31 Oct 2009 | 6:03 pmDue 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
31 Oct 2009 | 5:55 pmTRANCE 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
15 Oct 2009 | 1:38 amConstruction 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
14 Oct 2009 | 11:53 amCome 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 -
YOGA DINNER SEPTEMBER
3 Sep 2009 | 2:50 amSeptember 11 sees yoga students and any one interested in healthy vegetarian cuisine coming together to dine, celebrate and share in a beautiful villa in targa. Being held once a month yoga dinners offer students a chance to share, listen, get support and laugh at their journey on and off the mat.
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Yoga Blog - My Yoga Online
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Whistle While You Work: Ayurveda and Your Career
2 Nov 2009 | 9:51 amEnjoy this latest healthy living article addition to My Yoga Online by guest author Shannon Sexton (selected from Yoga + Magazine) who offers tips in using Ayurvedic principles to help you achieve a more fulfilling career. Work can fulfill us or deplete us. And since we spend easily half our waking hours on the job, our occupation affects our longevity and health. If we learn how to explore the full potential of our ayurvedic constitution (prakriti), we can design our lifestyles accordingly, reaping maximum success from our labors and increasing our levels of energy, joy, and vitality. Our… -
New Yoga Video by Clara Roberts-Oss
1 Nov 2009 | 7:28 amMy Yoga Online has added a new vinyasa yoga video by Clara Roberts-Oss: In a Heartbeat Vinyasa. There are 3 rhythms in the body, that of the heart, the breath and the brainwaves. This short but sweet namaskar connects you to these inner rhythms. As you move through this sequence, you will be reminded to listen to how these rhythms change and how they affect one another. In A Heartbeat is a well rounded and concise class. Close your eyes and listen. Watch a yoga video preview of In a Heartbeat Vinyasa About Clara: Clara originates her practice and teachings from New York at the Jivamukti Yoga… -
Yoga Anatomy-Low Back Pain and Breathing Patterns
31 Oct 2009 | 10:21 amMy Yoga Online has added a new yoga anatomy article by Dr. Carla Cupido: Altered Breathing Patterns in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients Dr. Cupido reviews the latest research that has revealed how breathing becomes negatively affected with low bain pain. A very interesting paper was published in European Spine Journal this month entitled Altered Breathing Patterns in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients. Rousell and his colleague’s research proved that patients with chronic low back pain often experience altered breathing patterns while performing movements involving the core muscles. This is… -
Ultimate Satya and Yoga Philosophy
27 Oct 2009 | 9:13 amYoga teachers trained in the West may receive an introduction to the yamas and the niyamas of yoga as part of Patanjali’s eight limbs of yoga. If you are a yoga teacher, you may know of their existence and importance. If you are a student of yoga, you may find yourself wanting to become a more “ethical” person, simply through being present in yoga classes over a period of time. If you are starting out, you may have no idea what is being referred to here, but like all energetic interactions, one must experience it through one’s actual practice, philosophical discussions aside. Many… -
New Power Yoga for Beginners Video with Jesse Enright
26 Oct 2009 | 9:31 amMy Yoga Online has added a new Power Yoga video with Jesse Enright: Power Yoga for Beginners. This workshop style class serves as an introduction to the more dynamic “power” style of yoga. Jesse outlines vital alignment and important modifications that will enable a new power yoga student to practice intelligently and safely, preventing injuries, and maximizing benefits. Click to watch a free yoga video sample of Power Yoga for Beginners About Jesse: Jesse Enright has been a student of Yoga for eleven years and an instructor for the past nine. He began his studies with Sivananda…
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Do You Meditate?
23 Oct 2009 | 9:31 amIf 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?
21 Oct 2009 | 10:46 amI 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
13 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pmRecently 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. -
Beginner's Mind
6 Oct 2009 | 4:55 pmThis weekend I had the pleasure of teaching an Intro to Yoga workshop to a shiny, new crop of yogis. Some of them had never done yoga. Others had done yoga a bit but had never gotten the basics. And yet they all had one thing in common: they were super-eager to learn. It was as if just by signing up for a workshop called "Intro" they had taken on the "Beginner's Mind" and embraced it. And oh what a wonderful thing that was. In case you're not familiar, we often refer to a "Beginner's Mind" in yoga as that space where you examine everything as if it were new. By opening ourselves up to the… -
The Secret to Adjusting
1 Oct 2009 | 3:58 pmSince I began teaching I've been on a quest to learn the secret to adjusting. Until last weekend, it hadn't gone so well. I've been down many avenues on this quest: I learned a bit in teacher training ("adjusting basics", which I then promptly forgot in favor of pose names and sequences); I've bought "adjusting" books (its hard to learn hands-on from a sheet of paper); I've attended short "adjusting" trainings (they didn't quite get into what I was seeking); I've assisted other teachers (I was free to give all the adjustments I wanted but I was never quite sure what those should be). None of…
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More Bad News for Adjustment Lovers
5 Nov 2009 | 4:40 amJust when I was bemoaning the lack of good adjustments in my recent yoga classes, here comes more bad news for adjustment lovers. Check out Elephant Journal's story about a student suing a venerable Colorado yoga studio for a bad adjustment that he claims led to injury. I'll be watching how this plays out, cause I have feeling adjustments are going to get harder and harder to come by in public classes. More Bad News for Adjustment Lovers originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 12:40:27.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Enlighten Up! Review
3 Nov 2009 | 4:45 pmI finally got the chance to see Enlighten Up!, the yoga documentary I first told you about last spring. The DVD will be released November 10, so read my review to see if you'll want to add it to your collection. Enlighten Up! Review originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 00:45:20.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Forearm Stand - Pincha Mayurasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week
1 Nov 2009 | 3:04 pmCalling out my best-loved yoga poses sometimes feels like playing favorites with my kids (I love them all equally! I do!), but I'm going to step up and admit that I prefer forearm stand above all other inversions. A little more than a headstand, a little less than a handstand, a forearm stand is just right. Forearm Stand - Pincha Mayurasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 23:04:02.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Show Us Your Yoga Room
29 Oct 2009 | 2:56 amOur new Show and Tell feature allows you to submit your own photos for publication on this site. How cool is that? Since there has been so much good feedback on sharing home practice tips, I thought it would be great to see your home practice spaces and hear how you created them. Whether it's a mat and an altar in the corner of your bedroom or a dedicated yoga room (lucky you!), show us your yoga room! Show Us Your Yoga Room originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 09:56:22.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Top Yoga Tops
27 Oct 2009 | 4:08 pmMy abiding interest in yoga pants is well documented, but I can't seem to get as excited about yoga tops. They all seem too strappy, too skimpy, and not supportive enough. I don't like spaghetti straps, racers backs, or uniboobs. Am I missing something here? If you've found a truly awesome yoga top, won't you share with us by leaving a comment? Top Yoga Tops originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 23:08:28.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Yoga Helps Teens with Eating Disorders
5 Nov 2009 | 10:33 amA 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? -
Missouri Taxes Yoga
4 Nov 2009 | 2:36 pmIs yoga a fitness regime or a spiritual endeavor? This is the question at the root of a debate brewing in Missouri, which recently became the first state to collect sales tax on yoga classes, according to a report in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.Here's an excerpt from the article:"At issue is a Missouri statute that mandates a 4 percent tax on fees charged for athletic events like Cardinals games, fitness club memberships and other entertainment, amusement or recreation businesses. Yoga teachers say the service they provide is not recreation, but a form of physical preparation for meditation,… -
Man Sues Teacher over Unwanted Adjustment
3 Nov 2009 | 9:47 amA yoga instructor who teaches at Yoga Workshop, a Boulder, Colorado yoga studio founded by Ashtanga Yoga teacher Richard Freeman, has been named in a lawsuit brought on by a former student who claims he was injured during an "unwanted adjustment." According to the lawsuit, the instructor's "unsolicited physical manipulation" (which occurred in December of 2008) caused injuries that resulted in a permanent disability, reported the The Daily Camera. The lawsuit asserts that the studio should be held responsible for promoting teachers who alter clients' yoga positions without permission -- thus… -
Yoga Helps Kids with Cancer and ADHD
2 Nov 2009 | 11:05 amGood Morning America recently featured yoga as an effective therapy for kids dealing with with both cancer and ADHD. Though no one knows exactly why yoga is an effective treatment, says the report, but it might have something to do with how yoga helps the brain regulate the stress hormone cortisol.Watch the video here, and please share your healing yoga stories by commenting below. -
Is Yoga Fashion Only for Teeny Yoginis?
29 Oct 2009 | 9:30 amWhen it comes to the fashion industry as a whole, it's no secret that designers tailor their clothing to thinner, smaller bodies. Considering the inclusive nature of yoga, however, you might expect things are different in the yoga fashion industry. But a recent article in the Vancouver Sun suggests that yoga-inspired clothing company Lululemon isn't doing all that it can to keep its stores stocked with larger-sized clothing (12 and 14? Isn't that average for American women?). Lululemon does carry sizes 12 and 14 in their core items, a spokesperson told The Sun.Regardless of Lululemon's…
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation News - Light of Love
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Lesson from Nature
5 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pmAutumn 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
4 Nov 2009 | 9:16 pmJesus 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
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 [...] -
Diwali News from Canada
20 Oct 2009 | 5:01 pmDiwali, the Festival of Lights, was celebrated recently around the world. Although a Hindu tradition originating in India, it is interesting to see the many connections between Diwali and other religious thought. For example, while Christmas is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus Christ, His real birthday coincides with Diwali. Also, Shri Mahalakshmi who is worshipped during Diwali [...] -
Parramatta Program Recommences
18 Oct 2009 | 8:48 am[ October 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The 8-week Sahaja Yoga programs in Parramatta are starting again from Monday, 19 October 2009. Venue: Harry Todd Hall, Parramatta Jubilee Lane off Marion Street, close to the Harris Park Train Station Time: Mondays, 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm Bookings and enquiries: 0425 261 119
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No More Talking Mummy!
6 Nov 2009 | 8:14 amMy little Zen master, who’s almost three years old, said those words to me quite loudly the other day when I had raised my voice in frustration over a topic that I was extremely passionate about. Passion is something that I’m well known to have plenty of in my spirit. I continued verbalizing in a loud voice until he suddenly yelled out to me and kicked the person with whom I was having the discussion. That stopped me cold immediately, and I looked down in surprise, “Whoa buddy, what’s that about?” I gently asked, hoping to stop him. He then began to cry and repeat “no more talking… -
My “Gift of Yoga” Withdrawal!
4 Nov 2009 | 9:33 amWhat was I thinking? Well, obviously I wasn’t thinking - or I would never have let the DVD out of my sight, never mind out of my house! Let me explain. Last week, a good friend of mine and her husband came over for dinner. Great company, great time. After dinner, when the husbands went off to watch the hockey game, my friend and I settled down for coffee and a chat. Sometime during our conversation, Gwen mentioned that she was having aches and pains - “nothing specific, just age catching up with me,” she said. This from a friend who’s at least five years younger than I am! She also… -
Are You Sick or Just Detoxing?
30 Oct 2009 | 7:36 amThis has been quite the week. My son had a runny nose and fever, while my partner had a high fever and was coughing all day and night. Luckily, my body has fared very well through all the detoxing that is happening around me. That’s what I tend to call it - detoxing. Why, some might ask? Especially in light of this H1N1 scare that has affected the nation. Well, my son, being 2 ½ - or to be more exact, 2 years and 7 months - is still dealing with growth spurts and his final molar, which is coming in at about 25%. Every time he goes through one of his teething periods, he has a high fever. -
Never Rush A Neti Pot Cleansing!
28 Oct 2009 | 8:41 amSo I’ve been cleansing with my Neti Pot for a few weeks now and everything’s been going well. Until now… The other night I was really tired. It had been a long day filled with frustration, so all I wanted to do was go to bed and have a good night’s rest. I went through my usual nightly ritual and then all but fell into bed, exhausted. That’s when I remembered my Neti Pot. Oh, so much for my “nightly ritual” - I’d forgotten a very important part of it. I lay there for the next five minutes, debating whether it was worth getting up and doing the cleansing or just forgetting… -
Yoga for the Terminally Irresponsible
26 Oct 2009 | 10:24 amThis past week, things have come to a bit of a head and I’m suddenly finding myself remembering what it’s like to have five teachers, each of whom believe their class is the most important. That’s right, it’s mid-term season - the worst part of the school year. Some might say finals are the worst, but at least a final exam heralds the end of class and the beginning of break time. After a mid-term, however, you’re right back in class the next day with more assignments to do and no end in sight. So for this last fortnight, I’ve been going slightly batty attempting to keep up to…
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Heart of Yoga
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Get Fit and Designer-Fitted with Nestle Fitnesse
5 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pmOver a year ago, I discovered Nestle Fitnesse cereal. It went well with my being a yoga practitioner as it was light enough for me to munch on even before a yoga class without that heaviness that goes with eating. Yet, it provided the energy and fiber that I needed. It was a healthy snack [...] yoga therapy; Self Improvement; -
If everyone gave ONE dollar...
3 Nov 2009 | 1:45 pmThink of how much research money that would be for breast cancer.Remember when we all donated so that Gregg could buy sunglasses?Remember when Tiffany wanted to go to Mysore?Those were, of course, worthy causes, but so is raising money to find a cure for cancer. Please consider donating by clicking on the donation button at Brian Runs For The Cure.Thank you so much....YC yoga; Yoga Poses; Health -
Advanced Yoga
2 Nov 2009 | 4:45 amWhat 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 [. -
New Yoga Video by Clara Roberts-Oss
1 Nov 2009 | 7:45 amMy Yoga Online has added a new vinyasa yoga video by Clara Roberts-Oss: In a Heartbeat Vinyasa. There are 3 rhythms in the body, that of the heart, the breath and the brainwaves. This short but sweet namaskar connects you to these inner rhythms. As you move through this sequence, you will be reminded [...] yoga; Yoga Poses; Health and Wellness; -
Yoga Anatomy-Low Back Pain and Breathing Patterns
1 Nov 2009 | 4:45 amMy Yoga Online has added a new yoga anatomy article by Dr. Carla Cupido: Altered Breathing Patterns in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients Dr. Cupido reviews the latest research that has revealed how breathing becomes negatively affected with low bain pain. A very interesting paper was published in European Spine Journal this month [...] yoga; Yoga Poses; Health and Wellness;
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Grounding Thru the Sit Bones
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Toe-ing the line...
4 Nov 2009 | 8:26 amOkay, 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?
22 Oct 2009 | 1:34 pmTo 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… -
So You Think You Can Teach...
15 Oct 2009 | 2:30 pmI'm surrounded by Eggheads. Professional Eggheads. Of my immediate relatives, there are seven Ph.Ds, five Masters' degrees, four university positions, at least one emeritus professorship, as well as publications, honors, titles, chairmanships, etc etc. This is a crowd that takes its education seriously. You can see why I get hung up on qualifications and trainings. I tear up during "Pomp and Circumstance."With all the talk about "authentic" yoga, and asana teachers as fitness instructors and who should be teaching, and who is making a mockery of the whole discipline, I wonder, "What makes you… -
American False Idols
8 Oct 2009 | 4:01 pmOh man, are there some juicy discussions going on out there in the yoga blogosphere(yogaspy, it's all yoga, baby, YogaChickie). I've been hanging back, without commenting, trying to decide what I think and I'm a little late to the conversation, but here goes.What seems to be the general theme floating around these postings and the resultant commentary is what we--in the West--expect of our teachers, and what they see as their responsibility to us. What's really interesting to me is why these issues and expectations around the yoga student-teacher relationship seem so loaded and emotional. Are… -
Life Lessons from a Fishtank
1 Oct 2009 | 2:11 pmAs you know (or maybe you don't), we now have fish. Plural. We bought a Chinese Golden Algae Eater to clean up the tank and to keep Hot Wheels company. I know, they can be rough on goldfish, but so far everyone has enough food and space, and the only inhabitant getting harrassed is the snail (cuz he's been a bit mossy).So, it was time to move onto interior decorating. One benefit of a geologist husband is I have a go-to guy for aquarium rocks that are fish-friendly and won't leach anything into the water or dissolve, etc. So we assembled a lovely tower of specimens and then transferred it…
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Commissioners Cogitate Over Consumption by Car
5 Nov 2009 | 9:45 amThe Sandpoint City Council hit a hot button last year when it proposed a temporary restriction on the construction of drive-through fast-food places. Council members wanted some time to consider how this kind of land use fit with the newly minted Comprehensive Plan, and the city had sprouted a drive-through Jack-in-the-Box while the plan was being cogitated over. Shortly thereafter, a corrugated metal farm shed turned up next to Highway 2 that turned out to be a drive-through convenience store. After the ban was passed, certain members of the community vehemently voiced their disapproval, and… -
If U txt & drv U suk
5 Nov 2009 | 9:06 amFinally, some good news about drinking and driving. Car and Driver magazine reported that texting while driving is more dangerous than drunken driving, thanks mostly to self-absorbed teenagers and undisciplined technodorks behind the wheel. Texting and talking on cell phones while driving resulted in almost 6,000 deaths on U.S. roads last year, according to DOT officials gathered for a “distracted driving summit” last month. Although that’s only about half the number of people killed by drunk drivers, it’s an alarming—and fast-growing—statistic. And that doesn’t even include the… -
Feds Grant $30 million for Central Oregon Geothermal Project
3 Nov 2009 | 1:03 pmA Central Oregon geothermal project many years in the making continues to heat up following a recent announcement that nearly $30 million will go toward work near Newberry Crater. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced the Energy Department grants would be coming through for seven Oregon projects. An estimated $25 million will be designated to power-producing technology involving water injected into the earth and about $4.5 million on technology to locate geothermal reservoirs at Newberry, according to Wyden. “This funding will literally help to bring Oregon’s geothermal energy… -
Garth is back. Can you swing a second mortgage?
3 Nov 2009 | 8:31 amGarth is back. Last month, Garth Brooks announced that he was coming out of retirement. When I initially heard the news, I was pleased. Garth is the biggest country music act that I haven’t caught in a live performance. So I figured I was going to get another chance at him. -
Economic Double Bubble, Toil and Trouble
3 Nov 2009 | 8:16 amWith slow but steady improvement in the economy’s vital signs, two questions are gnawing at analysts’ brain pans. First, is this a sustainable recovery with the power to fuel substantial job growth? Second, what will happen when the “double bubble” ruptures and some $1.7 trillion in commercial real estate notes come due over the next few years? Most economic prognosticators portend a sluggish recovery with continued job losses throughout 2010. New job growth will be slow, they say. Too many businesses are changing fast or forever gone, like GM’s Saturn…
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No Private Lessons for Madonna
4 Nov 2009 | 12:59 amCelebrity 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 pmWe 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... -
Eyes Wide Open by Mariana Caplan
30 Oct 2009 | 2:00 pmThis illuminating and captivating book by psychologist Mariana Caplan explores the practice of discernment on the spiritual path. Through... -
Catholics and Hindus Briefly Unite
27 Oct 2009 | 2:00 pmThe Catholic Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue has issued a statement of goodwill to Hindus (http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?idCategory=33&idsub=122&id=21135&t=Vatican+makes+proposal+to+Hinduism) at the start of... -
The Lost Souls by Niraj Chag
23 Oct 2009 | 2:00 pmWhile there have been many Indian/electronic fusion CDs recorded, The Lost Souls stands out by its sultry, mystical and magical...
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The power of Yoga
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Happy Diwali
18 Oct 2009 | 9:54 pmYesterday was Diwali, the Indian celebration of lights. My children spent a whole day creating these beautiful crafts as decorations and parting gifts for close friends we had invited for an evening of dinner, pooja and lighting of diyas (clay lamps from India) and candles. There was a gathering at my house. The pooja mandir was set, dinner was cooked (well made by a generous friend who has the gift of healthy cooking), the house was scrubbed clean, old keep sakes and lamps of diwali taken out, new keep sakes and diyas purchased - all the traditiona of Diwali I experienced from my childhood… -
Fight the pain!
4 Oct 2009 | 5:13 amMy writer's block has continued. It has been hard to motivate myself to collect my thoughts and put the "electronic pen" to the "electronic paper". I had prepared a synopsis of my India trip, especially 5 days I spent in Pune where I had the opportunity to visit Abhay's studio and get 2 hours of yoga every morning. It did wonders for my sciatica and lower back. I also took a very fun "Sports yoga" class where we did "fast poses" and the whole class.I arrived in India and spent the first week in excruciating pain and the last 5 days were bliss despite long hours and nights at work. I got a… -
Docked with the mother ship - India
23 Aug 2009 | 10:47 amI landed in Mumbai very early this morning. Getting out of the Mumbai airport was a breeze and a pleasant surprise to see a lot of the outside of the international airport reconstructed.. I could smell the musty air - monsoon is in full swing but the rain gods have not been too generous leading to a drought. "Mumbai only as 200 days of drinking water in reserve" says the driver of the car who picked me up. Hundreds of people are walking the streets barefoot at 2 am in the morning. Its Ganesh Chatruthi on Monday - the celebration of Lord Ganesh and thousands will walk to the Sidhi Vinayak… -
Another day another _________________
13 Aug 2009 | 8:07 amThe last few weeks have been hectic and full of travels and trips. I call them escapist trips, but incredible time with my children. I was in Hawaii last week for work and attend a coworkers wedding on the beach. I also had a chance to practice yoga at the Hatha Iyengar Yoga center of Honolulu. My sciatica had returned (the biking I think) and Ray Madigan was amazing in his instructions to help with it. It was a fun class. I wish I was there longer to take more. I learned a few new tricks in addition to what Nuvana had taught me on how to take care of it.Then the nightmare began. I flew to… -
The balance is back - 7 days of yoga and counting
9 Jul 2009 | 10:40 pmIt was imminent that I would wake up one day and realize that I had gone astray. I had let myself go again! Over the last six months I had become complacent and let the stress consume me inside. Outwardly, I was starting to eat my stress out and had let my physical practice or yoga and walking slip to the sidelines. I was starting to balloon. I had the usual excuses - too busy, too much work, travel, bad food. It all hit me at once, when I hit 210 pounds in June 2009 and then by June end I was 214 pounds. I couldn't fit in my pants, my asthma returned, and I was starting to slip into the hole…
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Portaltoawakening.com – Holistic Directory
Dallas, TX - Natural health topics are increasingly popular in today's busy world. Many people are not only turning to these time-tested methods to improve health, but are also interested in finding the best eco-friendly products as well. PortalToAwakening.com was built to support the growing need for information on the web and covers many topics of interest to the new age community. The site was built to provide an online holistic directory as well as an online social network for interested individuals. PortalToAwakening.com has a large amount of information and products segmented into… -
Yoga in No Time at All Chosen National Best Books
Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, has been chosen as a finalist in the National Best Books 2009 Awards Health: Exercise & Fitness category by USA Book News. Each year National Best Books Awards are presented to books from businesses ranging from large mainstream publishers to self-publishers. "This award highlights the unique idea and beauty of Yoga in No Time at All,” says author Joel DiGirolamo. "I am certainly pleased that our thoughts, words, and visual design have been recognized by this award.” "We spent a significant amount of time testing concepts and designs… -
You do Yoga Cincinnati Ohio
You Do Yoga is Downtown Cincinnati's #1 Yoga Studio. Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructors. We provide the highest quality yoga instruction in Cincinnati and beyond. We offer a wide variety of daily yoga classes at several Cincinnati area locations. Please CONTACT US to speak with a member of our team, or stop in for a visit! Our Beautiful studio is conveniently located at 1319 Main Street in Downtown Cincinnati. We are very pleased to offer Thai Yoga Massage Therapy, a unique form of bodywork that heals from the inside out. We also offer Reiki, a powerful form of energetic healing. -
Surf and Yoga Stimulus Package
Stimulus Package: Winter Get-Away As the autumn months roll through and bring cooler breezes and colorful fading leaves, one can only remember what this gorgeous season forewarns; winter is coming! It is time to start preparing for the darker, colder months of the imminent snow season. Of course, it is also time to include self-care, an important part of functioning in our fast-paced world. A relaxing retreat before the blustery winter looms will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. The Best of Both Surf and Yoga Women's retreat offers the luxury and adventure one needs where the sun is… -
Nude Yoga Photo Book Released
The practice of nude yoga is becoming more popular, yet the way it is portrayed has become more and more vulgar. Today, photographer Bare Awareness released a paperback book of tasteful black and white nude photographs of a young woman practicing yoga naked. "Though there are plenty of nude yoga photos online," said the photographer, who uses a pseudonym, "most of these photos don't portray the essence of yoga, that union of mind, body, and breath. Instead, they tend to be posed to stir up sexual desire in the observer. While there is nothing wrong with that, this particular collection of…
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Yoga News
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Yoga Poses in a Child-Friendly Manner -- New Picture Book Introduces Children to the Benefits of Yoga
6 Nov 2009 | 11:50 pmTeacher and a mother of two Angela Faith Miller shares with children the joys and benefits of the mind and body exercise through a vibrantly illustrated picture book. -
Jon Gosselin Does Yoga, Entire Nation Of India Weeps
6 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pmHea s invented an entirely new yoga pose, the Downward Douchebag. Jon Gosselin is ready to go to the mat: the yoga mat! See Us' exclusive photos of Jon Gosselin doing yoga -- and find out what our yoga expert has to say about his form! The latest stop on his quest for inner peace was a yoga studio at a Los Angeles hotel Nov. -
Latest Crave marks year of cupcake delight
6 Nov 2009 | 7:24 amOh, the cupcake. Butter, sugar, eggs, flour ... not quite. The perfectly individualized cakes born in the early 1800s have been improved upon. -
Hindus and yoga teachers question Missouri sales tax
5 Nov 2009 | 11:18 pmYoga practitioners are criticizing a Missouri sales tax that applies to yoga classes, claiming they should be exempt because the lessons include spiritual elements. -
Downward Dog Fights Eating Disorders
5 Nov 2009 | 4:36 pmYoga for teens could be more than a spiritual and physical boost - a new randomized controlled trial suggests that it may help those with anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders.
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Cowgirl Yoga
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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. -
Stages of Cancer: Pissed.
4 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pmThanks to Amy, guest blogger and 2010 Cowgirls vs. Cancer scholarship recipient. She will blog here monthly on her journey through breast cancer treatment. I had a tough couple of days and started writing; it seems to be the best process for me. Happenstance, absorb, process, and write. I googled stages of cancer, thinking that maybe I am going about this process backwards. I think I started in denial, moved to acceptance, and then on to anger; but all that came up of course were the medical stages of cancer, which added to my list of why I'm pissed because I'm not particularly happy with my… -
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu by Rocco, Part II
2 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pmA few months ago I posted on my Boston Terrier Rocco, who is really drawn to me when I am practicing yoga (read Part I here). He tries to sit on me in seated poses, snuggle his butt up to me in headstand, and yesterday during savasana he did something that blew me away. Actually, it made me cry it was so sweet. While I was in savasana, he had wedged himself into the crook of my arm and I could feel him watching me intently, even with my eyes closed. Suddenly, I felt his little paw on my chest. He put his paw on my heart! OK, perhaps I am reading into this, but I don't care; it moved me to… -
Cowgirl Yoga Charity Class
1 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pmOne of the components of our Cowgirls vs. Cancer program is Cowgirl Yoga charity classes; friends, yoga communities, or any and all cowgirl-wannabes are welcome to organize/teach a yoga class to raise both $ and awareness of our cause. Last weekend, Amy's best friend Theresa (at left in the picture) helped organize a charity yoga class in her area to raise money for Amy's charity of choice, Susan G. Komen for the Cure. She sent me this lovely recap:Two women and a baby led the Cowgirl Yoga charity class today (that sounds like a movie doesn't it?). In true Cowgirl spirit, the instructors,… -
Happy Halloween
31 Oct 2009 | 8:34 amHope you have a fun, spooky day. Here's Morgane the Ladybug trick-or-treating in downtown Bozeman yesterday (such a great idea - all the stores participate, it's safe, there are tons of kids, and she got more loot than I ever saw from the door-to-door we did as kids) and our kitty cat pumpkin.
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Prana Flow NZ
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Wellington Yoga Teacher: Roger Livingstone
3 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pmWellington 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… -
Why forgiveness of self is part of the yogic path toward samadhi (bliss)
1 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pmOpening to both the Dark and the Light within Years of yoga practice has peeled away layers and layers of behaviours and thought patterns. The veil of avidya (self-ignorance) is lifting, but not without pain and discomfort. It’s this pain and discomfort that sent me fleeing from class so many years ago. It’s this pain and discomfort that has made my practice sporadic and disjointed at times. Bikram in particular used to dig deep inside to this bottomless well of tears that would erupt during class and pour forth without pause until the final savasana. In the last two years, I’ve come to… -
How much is a yoga class worth to you?
29 Oct 2009 | 5:36 pmThe Goddess of Spiritual and Material Wealth, Lakshmi Six months or so ago, I launched Prana Flow yoga classes with the intention of carrying out a social experiment on value and yoga. I wanted to know: If people were allowed to determine the value of a 75 minute yoga class all by themselves, what value would they arrive at? Here’s the original article: Prana Flow Yoga launches classes where students decide how much to pay. Now my experiment had some limitations. Because it was also designed to remove financial barriers to yoga, so that those on a limited income – beneficiaries,… -
Wellington Hot Yoga Teacher: Manu Moana
27 Oct 2009 | 12:31 pmWellington Hot Yoga Teacher Manu Moana The Wellington yoga community is so blessed with a rich variety of yoga teachers – and Manu is another one of those teachers. He brings a youthful vigour into any room, and thinks nothing of breaking out into a few dances moves post-kirtan. It’s that kind of joyful expression of life that’s the best possible advertising for yoga. Manu just exudes that “life is fun, let’s have a blast” kinda of feeling that is contagious, uplifting and inspiring. 1. What style of yoga do you practice and where do you teach? I teach Hot… -
Why sangha (spiritual community) is the most precious thing on your path
25 Oct 2009 | 11:21 pmBecause yoga can happen anywhere In Buddhist practice, the three jewels of life, or the three refugees are what you turn to for support, for guidance, and for friendship. These are the Buddha nature – the ideal or highest spiritual potential that exists within all beings. The Dharma – the teachings of Buddha, or the path one walks in following the teachings. And finally, Sangha – the community of other spiritual folk walking that same path, albeit in their own individual way. While these are Buddhist concepts, they apply equally to those on the yogic path. Of these three…
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Yogoer
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Harmonic Singing by and with David Sykes
27 Oct 2009 | 6:44 amThe 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
26 Oct 2009 | 6:15 amCreating 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. -
The Festival of Lights
25 Oct 2009 | 5:09 amThe Boston Globe has a beautiful series of Diwali photos up now. Great way to start a Sunday. -
Free Day of Dance Tomorrow
23 Oct 2009 | 12:27 pmDance Dance Party Party Oooh! Dance New Amsterdam, one of the oldest studios in town, is having free classes all day tomorrow! It’s a celebration of their 25th anniversary. From 10:00am – 7:00pm FREE classes in modern, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, pilates and yoga and more will be offered by DNA’s first-rate faculty: Gail Accardi, Georgina Aragon, Alexandra Beller, Julie Bour, Rebecca Burton, Martha Chapman, Janessa Clark, Sarah Clark, Jennie Cohen, Wendell Cooper, Amy Cushing, Laurie De Vito, Chris Heller, Nathalie Jonas, Katiti King, Anabella Lenzu, Nia Love, Diane… -
Data Entry While You Sleep
22 Oct 2009 | 9:32 pmI want this: The Fitbit. Attaches anywhere, measures everything. Calories burned in your rocking chair. Miles traveled up and down your staircase. Percentage of sleep that was uninterrupted. (Why limit OCD to your waking hours?) The thing uploads your data, anytime you walk within 15 feet of the base station. (And it doesn’t make you subscribe to MobileMe.) It just gives you lots of pretty charts and graphs. You can even make it a nutrition journal, if you have the discipline to write down every single thing that you eat. Supposedly that’s very revealing. Does it come with an…
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Sky Yoga Studio
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The importance of Compassion in Thai Massage
18 Oct 2009 | 10:00 pmThe 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?
16 Oct 2009 | 10:04 pmWell, 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 [...] -
The Chakras
11 Oct 2009 | 11:56 pmThe Chakras-The Seven Centers of Consciousness A primary focus of Amrit Yoga is to build heat by charging the battery of the body, which is based in the lower three centers. As this energy is aroused and consciously directed from the lower chakras to the upper ones, our biological prana awakens to its evolutionary potential. [...] -
Equanimity of the Seven Chakras
11 Oct 2009 | 11:54 pmEquanimity of the Seven Chakras By Colette Barry Rest your body on the floor either in the Savasana (Corpse) or Sukhasana (Easy) pose. Close your eyes and begin to allow your mind to to quiet. See nothing and hear nothing. For a moment allow yourself to erase any thoughts or sounds that have been occupying your [...] -
Trataka Meditation
11 Oct 2009 | 11:05 pmTrataka – A Meditation Practice for Everyone Trataka is a wonderful practice for everyone and especially for the aspirant of meditation. It is actually classified as a cleansing practice in Yoga. What it is? To put it briefly, Trataka – also called Yogic gazing – is a practice where the gaze is fixed on an object for some [...]
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Share Yoga Blog
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Yogis and Yoginis on Twitter
31 Oct 2009 | 12:38 pmWe’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:What is your favorite yoga pose? by Share Yoga’s Twitter Followers10 Tips to have a better yoga sessionJuly Pose of the Month: Parsva Konasana, Extended Side Angle Pose -
Yoga Journal – Yoga Well-Being – Sweet Slumber
20 Oct 2009 | 5:02 pmYoga Journal – Yoga Well-Being – Sweet Slumber Posted using ShareThis Related posts:Om Sweet Om: 5 Steps to Create a Sacred Space for Yoga at HomeCheck out Yoga Journal’s Online Yoga Pose FinderWrite a yoga haiku. Win a pink Yogitoes yoga towel! Related posts:Om Sweet Om: 5 Steps to Create a Sacred Space for Yoga at HomeCheck out Yoga Journal’s Online Yoga Pose FinderWrite a yoga haiku. Win a pink Yogitoes yoga towel! -
Doctor and Patient – How Mindfulness Can Make for Better Doctors – NYTimes.com
18 Oct 2009 | 3:14 pmI 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:Should yoga be allowed in public schools?Meditation Suggestion: Get Out of Your Own Way with Jack KornfieldFriday’s Flow: Putting Your Attention on Inappropriate Attention -
140th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
2 Oct 2009 | 11:59 amToday marks the 140th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Perhaps this weekend is a good time to revisit one of Gandhi’s biographies. I especially enjoyed “Gandhi The Man” by Eknath Easwaran, which details his earlier years as a shy young man. Today, President Obama paid tribute to Gandhi saying: “The America of today has its roots [...] Related posts:NYC International Yoga Therapy Conference set for June8 Funniest Ways to Show Your Love from the KamasutraThird Green Yoga Conference scheduled in Los Angeles (LMU) -
Dolphin Yoga & Doula Center » Dolphin Doula Certification
24 Sep 2009 | 4:58 pmThis looks interesting. I wish someone had hypnotized me during my son’s birth. November 3-8 2009 • Hillsborough, CA. The Dolphin Method™ Doula certification course includes: Childbirth Education Training in hypnosis & preparation for pregnant women or couples prior to the birth The use of hypnosis during birth Full labor support* Breastfeeding Support The Psychology of Labor, Childbirth, and Doulas Marketing for Holistic Practitioners * Labor support entails [...] Related posts:Donna Karan makes room for yoga at NYC hospital – USATODAY.comNYC Master Yoga class with…
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Yoga for Life Blog
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Nov 2, Pranayama, Yoga Breathing Exercises Can Recharge Your Life
1 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pmPranayama Is The Breath of Life. Yoga Breathing Exercises and Techniques Helps You To Control Your Breath And Fill Your Body With More Prana/ Energy -
Nov 2, Yoga for beginners, yoga for healthy mind, body and spirit
1 Nov 2009 | 4:38 pmYoga for beginners, a simplified step by step guide to yoga for beginners -
Oct 17, Which Is Best Yoga Sequence For Mind And Body?
17 Oct 2009 | 4:45 pmCan i do regularly the following yoga sequence ? trikonasana, sirsasana, salamba sarvangasana, halasana, supta virasana, ushtrasana, urdhva -
Oct 17, Kapalbhati Pranayama And Conceiving Process
17 Oct 2009 | 2:59 pmDoes Kapalabhati Pranayam Affect Conceiving Process? Hello I have one question regarding pranayama. Someone told me that Kapalabhati Pranayama will -
Oct 15, Problem With Sitting Poses
15 Oct 2009 | 11:18 amI have congenital hip dysplasia and have knee pain when I try to attempt any sitting poses. It is impossible for me to attempt any bending forward
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Yogatic!
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga
2 Nov 2009 | 3:19 amHi 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
19 Oct 2009 | 6:36 amHi 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
12 Oct 2009 | 6:04 amHi 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 -
Cooling Down Yoga
5 Oct 2009 | 8:58 amHi Everyone, Here a few ideas of what to do towards the end of a yoga class. The poses I demonstrate and explain are, seated forward bend / paschimottanasana head to knee pose / janu sirsasana simple spinal twist shoulderstand / salamba sarvangasana plough / halasana fish pose / matsyasana The inverted poses like plough pose and shoulderstand are good cooling down poses by themselves as well. Don’t do them during your period though. hope this sheds some light on working towards an end during your yoga practice! Esther -
Yoga for the lower Abs
28 Sep 2009 | 8:45 amHello Everybody, Here a very simple but effective exercise for your lower abs. With thanks to Gert van Leeuwen whom I borrowed this from. Hope you are all doing well, like me and enjoying the indian irish summer with a soon strong and flat belly!!
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Sangha Yoga Shala Blog
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Restorative Sundays with Cory
2 Nov 2009 | 9:16 amNov 8, 15, 22, 29 6:00-7:30pm $20 with Cory Washburn More information (online sign up is closed. students may drop in for $20. Restorative Yoga. Sundays in November Restorative Yoga is a relaxing class incorporating yoga asana, pranayama, breathe work and meditation. Using yoga asanas in order to move the spine in rotation, flexion and extension and release tension in the muscles. The student will use props to fully support the body in different positions. Specific asanas and sequencing will help balance the nervous system and leave you relaxed but alert. This is an open level series. -
Event: yoga. surf. retreat.
30 Oct 2009 | 2:19 pmRenew yourself this winter in tropical Costa Rica for a week-long yoga and surfing mind/body retreat in the village of Nosara. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced yogi, this retreat will inspire and rejuvenate your yoga practice. Each morning we will wake to an invigorating and dynamic vinyasa flow class in the open-air studio of the Harmony Hotel, a luxurious resort with an environmental conscience, also providing elegant bungalows for our accommodations. A fresh breakfast follows, then we’ll head down to Playa Guiones for surf lessons, provided by the gurus at Innocent Surf School. -
Healing Your Diastasis–What every mom should know
30 Oct 2009 | 2:03 pmHealing Your Diastasis–What every mom should know. October 28, 2009 by Charlotte Blake Are you doing crunches or sit-ups and seeing no results? Have you lost some or most of your baby weight but can’t get rid of that extra softness around your middle? Have you heard of abdominal separation or diastasis recti but don’t know how to check yourself or what it is? If you are or have been pregnant, chances are, you have a diastasis. Don’t worry, this is usually when I get the blank stare so, if you don’t know what it is, you are not alone. With that said, if you have a diastasis, you… -
In the news: Slow and Steady with Eric Powell (Yogacitynyc.com)
30 Oct 2009 | 1:53 pmSlow and Steady with Eric Powell Sangha Yoga 107 North 3rd Street, 2nd Floor, between Berry and Wythe Sat 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Intermediate http://www.sanghayoganyc.com/ Yoga Sleuth’s growing practice took another leap forward recently under the tutelage of Eric Powell, now teaching at the beautiful Sangha Yoga studio in Williamsburg. Sangha offers a myriad of styles, including Ashtanga, MySore and Iyengar. Eric is a disciple of Srivatsa Ramaswami, (a student of Krisnamacharya), and has created a special “slow flow” that is a godsend to students like me looking to correct their alignment… -
MY JADE YOGA MAT: In Loving Memory
14 Oct 2009 | 5:44 amMY JADE YOGA MAT: In Loving Memory My Jade Yoga mat There are few place I would long you to be with me is one of them but alas, I had to let you go to be with the world of the MTA bus system [ more specifically the M86 Crosstown bus] on 09/30/09 I didn’t think it would end like this I thought we would have forever [ or until my feet and hand marks had worn you new prana holes] but no…….. You’ll be happy to know I have made new friends in the wake of your loss The MTA bus lost and found gentlemen with whom I have called every day since he likes me and I think its safe…
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LifeDivine
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Get Real! - Learn Meditation
3 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pmCopyright © 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...Leaping Into The Unknown I tend to believe that human… -
The Living Spirit Show - Separation Consciousness
30 Oct 2009 | 7:04 pmCopyright © 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:Separation Of Spirit & Body In its true nature, the body is the manifest...God, Spiritual Oneness & Separation If it… -
The Language Of Yoga - Not!
7 Aug 2009 | 3:46 pmCopyright © 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… -
I Open Myself
31 Jul 2009 | 1:05 pmCopyright © 2009 Ray Baskerville. Visit the original article at http://www.lifedivine.net/spo/1074/. ~ The rock hot against my skin I open myself to embrace the sky, in my heart an eagle soars gazing down on the brown earth the wind sighs [...] Related posts:An Open Heart ~ Today I awoke to an open heart and...I Watch ~ I watch as if at shadows on the...The Living Spirit Show - Separation Consciousness This is the first edition of The Living Spirit... -
Can Meditation Be Harmful?
31 Jul 2009 | 2:06 amCopyright © 2009 Ray Baskerville. Visit the original article at http://www.lifedivine.net/meditation/can-meditation-be-harmful/. These days it is pretty common knowledge that meditation is good for you, it’s scientifically proven. But is there any way in which meditation can be harmful for you? Meditation is a form of self exploration. Because the majority of who we are lies in the [...] Related posts:Meditation Posture When we think of someone meditating, we may call...Meditation Is Training For Life Many meditation practices have some focus on the body.This...7 Reasons To…
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MahaMondo
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Joel B. : Sanskrit Come Alive
5 Nov 2009 | 10:26 pmThe 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
4 Nov 2009 | 1:01 pmJust 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
3 Nov 2009 | 8:53 pmBintang 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
1 Nov 2009 | 7:58 pmI 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
31 Oct 2009 | 4:50 pmDice 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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Yoga Flavored Life
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10 Tips for Half Moon Pose
6 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pmHalf 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… -
Yoga Postures and Acceptance – What I Learned Falling out of Half Moon
4 Nov 2009 | 10:38 amAccording to the Yoga Sutras, the intention while practicing asana (the physical poses in yoga) is to find a place that is steady and comfortable. One way that this can be interpreted is to be fully present and alive in the now. By learning to be present and to participate in a way that is both steady and comfortable means to free yourself from any thought or sensation that it brings about self judgment. This is true when practicing yoga postures but is also a way to practice yoga in your everyday life. During our practice we may think things such as “I can’t do this posture” or… -
Intimidated by Inversions? Start Out with Half Handstand
29 Oct 2009 | 12:18 pmAs a child handstands were probably something that you just did naturally. But somewhere along the way to adulthood they became a bit scary. The fear that we often feel towards handstands and other inversions is most likely due to an innate fear of falling. When I first started taking karate I was nervous about being thrown. But once I figured out how to fall, I could relax and soften my body and I realized I could be thrown without being injured. It was a very empowering. Similarly in yoga we can overcome our fear of inversions by creating a foundation that allows us to do these postures… -
Why Prayer Hands in Yoga?
27 Oct 2009 | 11:53 amAnjali Mudra (pronounced UHN-juh-lee muhd-RAAH) is a gesture that is a part of almost all yoga classes. It may be used at the beginning or end of class as well and hearing sun salutations. Anjali mudra is also referred to as prayer hands. The palms of the hands are brought together in front of the heart. In Sanskrit, mudra means sign or seal. It refers to sacred hand gestures and body positions that bring about a certain inner state and have symbolic meaning. Anjali comes from “anj” in Sanskrit and means “to honor or celebrate”. When the hands and fingers are placed in a particular… -
Alternate Nostril Breathing for Calm and Balance
23 Oct 2009 | 11:17 amWhy Practice Pranayama? Simple yoga breathing exercises can be done any time to help calm your mind or give you an energy boost. Breathing exercises in yoga are referred to as pranayama which translates to breath control. Yogis believe that the breath is not only life-giving, supplying essential oxygen to every cell in our body; but that it also carries prana, the universal vital energy. In practicing yoga, one of our intentions is to harness this power in order to fuel our bodies and minds. The breath is a bridge between the body and mind. Because prana rides the breath, breathwork is one…
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Daily Cup of Yoga
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Yoga ~ The Perfect Running Companion
3 Nov 2009 | 4:54 amA 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
1 Sep 2009 | 3:13 amDavid Swenson – “Internal Strength” from Omega Institute on Vimeo. If you enjoyed this article, please pass it on: -
Time for Yoga…
26 Aug 2009 | 10:17 amHave 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
21 Aug 2009 | 12:05 pmI 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
16 Aug 2009 | 12:53 pmWithout 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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Off the Mat Moms – Lesson 2: Satya
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” Husband -
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Eating Local Tips for Busy Moms on a Budget
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Off the Mat Moms – Lesson 1: Ahimsa
26 Oct 2009 | 9:02 pmAfter a long day balancing my seemingly endless number of responsibilities, I desperately needed something to ease the transition from go-go-go to relax-reflect-repeat. A run would be great, if only I hadn’t just eaten dinner. Asana practice would also do the trick, but my at-home practice space is currently being shared with my husband’s home [...] No related posts. -
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21 Oct 2009 | 9:17 pmExcuses, excuses…I could come up with at least a dozen right now. Excuses of why I haven’t written a fresh post, why I haven’t been running as often, why my yoga mat is lonely in the dark basement which is my home practice area, why I haven’t cleaned my bathroom or put away my clean [...] Related posts:Making Sense of the Sutras
