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• LUCY, SEPHORA and YogaForce

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  Annie

  3 Sep 2010 | 5:52 pm

• LUXE Cowgirl Yoga

  Cowgirl Yoga

  23 Aug 2010 | 12:22 pm

  OK so I saw it: Eat Pray Love The Movie. And I liked it, despite my pre-movie angst. As expected, there are so many parts of the book that couldn't be developed in a 2 hour movie, especially people's full personalities (like Ketut's wife), but you fill that in yourself if you've read the book. It's gorgeously done, also as expected, with unbelievable scenery and imagery. The themes resonate (but again I would think only superficially if you've not read the book). And of course, it has Julia in all her glory: exhibiting every womanly emotion beautifully, doing voice overs with quotes from the…

• Cowgirl Yoga-ing

  Cowgirl Yoga

  29 Aug 2010 | 2:20 pm

• The book "Guruji" was AWESOME! Such great insight ...

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  bodyculinary

  4 Sep 2010 | 4:13 am

• On Eat Pray Love, The Movie

  Elephantbeans

  admin

  24 Aug 2010 | 4:18 am

  View This Pollsurvey software Some other answers: -waiting for netflix to enjoy the view, but not the movie. -I would not see the movie. Hardly liked the book. -the book was so bad i can’t imagine wasting my time or money on the movie. View This Pollonline surveys Some other answers: -what guruji book? -On my list, but not urgent. -it was aight. i gave it away. -ok, but boring View This Pollcustomer surveys Some other answers: -really good. will check out the other entries. -Will read eventually View This Pollonline surveys Some other answers: -bad branding -scam View This Pollonline…

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  YogaForce

• LUCY, SEPHORA and YogaForce

  Annie

  3 Sep 2010 | 5:52 pm

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• If You Are Not In The Hamptons Right Now, You Are A LOSER!

  Annie

  13 Aug 2010 | 5:09 pm

  It is Friday, August 13, 2010.  Are you WORKING?!  I am.  I am not currently in The Hamptons, like everyone, who is anyone, is.  August is the cruelest month!  Things need to get done and NOW, but the decision makers are all on vacation, getting ready to go on vacation, or they simply do not feel like doing any type of work now.  Lovely.  So why are we working?  Theme of the week a la Jet Blue.  HAPPY SUMMER!  Thank God, it is almost OVER!  AEA

• Align Your Neck in Yoga and Pilates

  Annie

  3 Aug 2010 | 8:50 pm

  I am currently getting certified in Stott Pilates.  It is intensive.  My YogaForce A-Line Mat works well for both yoga and Pilates.  I especially love it if you have any neck issues.  You can use the A-Line as a hammock,  to help you relax your neck when you do abdominal work.  Stand by for the video.  Alignment is key!  If you grab the wide part of the Mat, you use abs and arms and no neck muscles!  The Mat turned out to be a lot smarter than I thought! xxoo,   A2

• Eight Yoga Moves You Can Do With Your Dog By Annie Appleby

  Annie

  13 Jul 2010 | 11:30 pm

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• I Am The Bridget Jones of Yoga

  Annie

  11 Jul 2010 | 4:07 pm

  OK, so I teach yoga and I am getting certified for Pilates and I have an adorable puppy.  I love to hike and walk and do yoga.  Madison Avenue likes all of the above too.  She naturally does a down dog immediately followed by a half-assed up dog EVERY morning as soon as she wakes up.  She wakes up precisely at 8 am, no matter what.  She is the most lovable, high energy, bossy, spoiled little brat imaginable.  We do yoga together on our YogaForce A-Line Mats, and she LOVES it!read more

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  The Everything Yoga Blog

• Finding Kundalini Yoga Online

  insideoutweightloss

  2 Sep 2010 | 6:02 pm

  Happy Yoga Month everyone! Unfortunately, when I started my yoga journey, there was no Yoga Month. I had little in the way of yoga awareness, so I had to unleash my curiosity and hunt around for information. I read books, attended workshops and conferences, searched for popular classes, studios, and teachers, and kept an open mind in regards to what would happen when I unfurled my mat in yet another unfamiliar space with an unfamilar teacher. At first I played it safe and stayed with the style of yoga that I was used to -- Vinyasa. After practicing yoga regularly for a few years, I decided…

• Some Tea with Your Yoga?

  insideoutweightloss

  29 Aug 2010 | 5:09 pm

  During one of my workshops with Gurmukh, she told the story of her start with teaching yoga. She explained that she used to teach students out of her home and would serve tea after the class ended. She would brew the tea, permeating the house with the spicy scent, which seemed to draw students as the flame does the moth. Not only did Gurmukh's popularity as a teacher grow, but her tea distinguished her and the experience of her classes from others. There's something about sharing a cup of tea with someone... A Love of Yoga and a Love of Tea I've loved tea since I was a little kid. Granted, my…

• Destination Growth

  insideoutweightloss

  26 Aug 2010 | 7:27 pm

  By now you might have heard that there's a movie out there based on the best-selling book Eat, Pray, Love (insert tongue in cheek here). The movie and the book both offer an inside look at the hero's journey. If you've read some Greek classics then you've seen this before -- the hero is perhaps confronted with a difficult circumstance or a desire to seek knowledge. The hero goes off to far-reaching lands, battles demons (personal and otherwise) only to return with some insight into the meaning of life (or, at the very least, some self-knowledge). While it's sexy to go off to foreign lands…

• Food for Thought: There is No Path Really, Only Heart

  insideoutweightloss

  19 Aug 2010 | 4:35 pm

  I'm one of those people that likes to hang out on the periphery, getting a read on the situation before diving in. It's no surprise then, that I approached yoga the very same way. I tried a lot of different DVDs, went to classes and workshops, practiced with various teachers, read a lot (and I mean a lot) of books, attended multiple trainings all in different styles of yoga. Unlike other folks I met during this yoga immersion (which went on to become my life), I didn't align myself with a certain school of yoga or become a follower of a certain teacher and I was completely devoid of a guru.

• Slim Down and Be Healthy the Yoga Way

  insideoutweightloss

  16 Aug 2010 | 3:33 pm

  I love my yoga but I also enjoy aerobic exercise as well. Getting my heart pumping and working up a sweat feels good to me, so I try to get an aerobic workout in 3x/week. Still, yoga is my priority, so it gets the lion's share of my time. As for the remaining time -- well, I use it wisely. I've had many clients come to me wanting to lose weight. Rather than give them a strenuous yoga practice -- one that would last for at least an hour -- I suggest separating yoga from exercise and being short and sweet with both. Personally, I don't spend longer than 20 minutes on my aerobic exercise, and my…

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  Bow Down Yoga with Sofi Dillof

• Chakra 7 week series at Laughing River Yoga (opening Oct. 1st)

  Sofi

  30 Aug 2010 | 7:55 am

  Did you know that it is often said that the point of practicing Yoga is to move the energy of the Chakras up through the body in order to become whole—to experience the unity of the body, mind and spirit? But what are the chakras and how can our understanding of them lead us towards greater states of happiness and clarity in our lives? In this 7 week series we will explore in detail the seven chakras (energetic centers). We will begin to identify where in our bodies our energy might be blocked and how this blockage might be manifesting in our daily lives. We will learn simple yet profound…

• Yoga for Busy People

  Sofi

  23 Aug 2010 | 8:35 am

  In this 4 week, donation only, drop in class series, held at the Vermont Center For Yoga and Therapy I will be teaching how to use basic Yoga techniques such as breath and body movement to relax and unwind from the daily stressors of life. No previous Yoga experience is required but even those who have done Yoga before will benefit from this simple yet profound practices.Feel free to drop in for just one class, or enjoy the full four week series.August 30th - September 20th4 Week Series - Meeting Every Monday (30th, 6th, 13th, & 20th)6-7pm

• The 4th (almost) annual 'Yoga Like Monkey' retreat in Costa Rica

  Sofi

  18 Aug 2010 | 2:19 pm

  February 20-26 2011. Ojo del Mar, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.  Join me and Emily Garrett for an outdoor Yoga adventure in one of the most beautiful places on earth.  The retreat includes lodging, three meals a day, daily meditation, morning yoga, and afternoon yoga and more. $1330 cabina/$1050 tent A TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE…… MORNING *Wake up with the monkeys *Eat a light breakfast of fresh, local fruit, cereal, juice, coffee and tea *Half hour meditation practice followed by a 2-hour invigorating asana class led by either Emily or Sofi MIDDAY *After yoga, eat a gourmet brunch of fresh…

• Thank you...

  Sofi

  31 Jul 2010 | 3:51 pm

  To everyone who showed up this morning for Yoga On The Mountain. Together we raised over $6000 for The Vermont Community Yoga Project. What a great way to start the day.I feel truly blessed to be part of this Yoga community!!                    

• Last Call For Yoga On The Mountain!

  Sofi

  28 Jul 2010 | 11:03 am

  108 Sun Salutations on top of Mt. philo this Saturday (July 31) at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds from this event will go to the Vermont Community Yoga Project.  VCYP brings empowerment and stress-reduction practices to under served communities in need. Register for the event at www.vcyp.org/yogaonthemountain. You can also download a sponsor form and ask friends, family, co-workers, etc. to sponsor you. If you don't want to get sponsors you can also just show up and make a personal doantion/There will be many variations of sun salutations for all levels and you can create a team. If you can't make…

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• Relationship Compatibility in Vedic Astrology

  Miss Bean

  27 Aug 2010 | 7:36 am

  First of all, want to know what your nakshatra is? Try this nakshatra calculator Now, read this brilliant article on compatibility according to the Jyotisha Hindu astrology system. In Vedic Astrology, relationship compatibility is based upon the Moon and Nakshatras. The Moon is the mind and feelings of the individual. It is the Jiva, the idea of separate existence and the Ahamkara, the ego. In essence, the Moon is our very identity as opposed to the Western Astrological view that the Sun represents the ego. In Vedic Astrology, the Sun is the Soul, because the Sun is constant. It never stops…

• Yoga Now Poll

  admin

  24 Aug 2010 | 4:52 am

  View This Pollsurvey software Some other answers: -waiting for netflix to enjoy the view, but not the movie. -I would not see the movie. Hardly liked the book. -the book was so bad i can’t imagine wasting my time or money on the movie. View This Pollonline surveys Some other answers: -what guruji book? -On my list, but not urgent. -it was aight. i gave it away. -ok, but boring View This Pollcustomer surveys Some other answers: -really good. will check out the other entries. -Will read eventually View This Pollonline surveys Some other answers: -bad branding -scam View This Pollonline…

• On Eat Pray Love, The Movie

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  24 Aug 2010 | 4:18 am

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• How Soy Can Kill You and Save Your Life

  Miss Bean

  18 Aug 2010 | 1:43 pm

  “Eating soy will kill you!” Scan the media reports and surf the Internet, and you’re bound to come across scary claims that would lead you to believe this is true. You may have heard: • Soy will give you breast cancer. • Soy formula is dangerous to babies. • Genetically modified soy foods may modify you. • Soy foods block your thyroid function. • Soy prevents the absorption of minerals and interferes with digestion. • Tofu causes Alzheimer’s disease. If you want an excellent, unbiased, scientifically sound review of all the relevant human data on soy, Dr.

• Building in Iceland? Better Clear It With the Elves First

  Miss Bean

  11 Aug 2010 | 1:28 pm

  NY Times by Sarah Lyall HAFNARFJORDUR, Iceland – Do elves exist? Like many Icelanders, Hildur Hakonardottir considers the question to be more complicated than it appears. “This is a very, very, very delicate question,” Ms. Hakonardottir, a retired museum director, said. “If you ask people if they believe in elves, they will say yes and no. If they say yes, maybe they don’t, and if they say no, maybe they do.” In Kopavogur, a section of road was narrowed to accommodate elves thought to live in the nearby rock. Pall Stefansson for The New York…

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  Young Yoga Masters

• How Yoga Can Help if Your Kids Drop Out of School and Join the Circus – A Yoga Game for Worry

  Worry is imagining all the things that can go wrong. Its like creating a personalized haunted house in your head. Worry is illusions, smoke and mirrors, things that haven't actually happened for real. This game helps us learn to laugh at the tricks of the mind and put the mind in it's rightful place.

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• My New Favorite Yoga DVD

  2 Sep 2010 | 4:32 pm

  This is the one that I’ve been searching for for years. I’ve been getting bored with my usual routine and with the next session of my own yoga class coming up I was looking for some new moves to add to my own routines. I live too far from civilization to easily commit to getting to a real studio, and recently pondered joining an online yoga class subscription site. But I found the answer to my prayers and it’s called Exhale: Core Fusion Yoga - Energy Flow.I love this DVD for so many reasons. First, it’s broken into 5 separate 10 minute sessions. If you’re like me you’re probably…

• September Desktop Calendar

  1 Sep 2010 | 5:00 am

  I'm still not sure how it got to be September already. I swear it feels like I just made the August one last week! The precious days of summer are slipping away. Make the most of what is left! If you would like to make the above graphic your desktop wallpaper, just click on it to open the larger format graphic. Once that larger graphic appears just right-click on it and "Save as Desktop."

• Grab a Deal on Yoga Journal Magazine

  30 Aug 2010 | 4:58 am

  For one day only, (Monday, August 30th) you can grab yourself a one year subscription to Yoga Journal Magazine for just $4.39. What a bargain! This deal if valid for brand new subscriptions, as well as renewals. All you need to do is click on the link below to be taken to the place where you can purchase the subscription. Don't forget, this is only good for one day. Don't miss it.Click here for the Yoga Journal Deal of the Day.

• Hemalayaa Bollywood Boogie Workout

  18 Aug 2010 | 2:57 pm

  I never even heard of Bollywood until a couple of years ago when I saw Bollywood-style dancing on “So You Think You Can Dance.” It was fascinating–the costumes, the unique style of dance. I was intrigued. I never dreamed I would ever attempt anything even close, but here I am reviewing the above titled workout DVD. I have to say, it was . . . different.It’s led by a fitness star and yogini, Hemalayaa. She looks like an Indian princess and definitely makes you feel like you’re one too. The DVD is broken into three 15 minute workouts, plus there are a few bonus features (which I have…

• Horrifying DownDog

  17 Aug 2010 | 4:15 pm

  Are there any 40+ female yogis that can perform downdog in shorts, look at their thighs and not be horrified? Is it just me having this problem? Here I am in good shape, fairly happy with my overall body, and yet I’m completely disgusted in down dog. In fact I may never do it again. Ok, that may be a little extreme, but I don’t think I’ll be doing it in shorts any more. What is it about down dog that makes my skin look so terrible? I hate it. Yoga should not depress me. And life is so incredibly unfair. My husband is 13 years older than me and that darn bugger can still be an underwear…

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  Mastery of Meditation, Kundalini Yoga and Zen

• Best Morning Yoga Stretching Poses - Surya Namaskar

  Anmol Mehta

  2 Sep 2010 | 10:39 am

  Morning Yoga Stretches Surya Namaskar Yoga Illustrations Morning is undoubtedly one the best times to practice yoga and the perfect morning yoga set is Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation, as it incorporates some excellent poses to help stretch the entire body.  Surya Namaskar should probably have been the very first article on this blog, instead of now four years later, but hey, better late than never . Surya Namaskar is a set where you flow from one yoga posture to another.  This style is called Vinyasa or Flow Yoga and it is a wonderful way to practice yoga.  Flowing…

• Managing Stress at the Workplace with Meditation Training

  Anmol Mehta

  31 Aug 2010 | 11:29 am

  (Anmol: Here is a great article on managing stress at work by guest author Tom Von Deck.  Tom is a widely respected meditation teacher who also practices Kriya Yoga, Reiki, ThetaHealing, Qigong and more.  He is know for his expertise in workplace meditation training and is the author of Oceanic Mind.  You can find more of his teachings and programs at http://www.deepermeditation.net/. If you would like to be a guest author on Master of Meditation and Yoga, please email me at anmol@anmolmehta.com). Meditation to Manage Stress at the Workplace By Tom Von Deck The importance of…

• Sri Ramakrishna Teachings from 5 Spiritual Stories

  Anmol Mehta

  26 Aug 2010 | 2:24 pm

  Teaching of Sri Ramakrishna Spiritual Stories from Sri Ramakrishna (Anmol: Here are some insightful spiritual stories used by Sri Ramakrishna for teaching spirituality and explaining the true nature of reality.   They are contributed by guest author David Aubuchon.  David is a deeply spiritual being with great knowledge and wisdom about natural healing, yoga and meditation.  Read more of his wonderful writings on his website and blog http://scientificliving.net/. If you would like to be a guest author on Master of Meditation and Yoga, please email me at…

• Daily Spiritual Inspiration to Stay Focused on Enlightement

  Anmol Mehta

  24 Aug 2010 | 3:05 pm

  Daily Inspiration Spiritual Enlightenment There is nothing more important than our journey to awakening and enlightenment.  Nothing.  But despite knowing this, feeling this, sensing this many of us still fail to give our full attention and energy to this ultimate purpose of human life.  There are many reasons for this tragedy, not the least of which is the immense strength and depth of our dualistic conditioning, which keeps us incessantly absorbed in worldly pursuits.  Breaking out of this conditioning is no simple matter, but it can be done with the right guidance,…

• How To Master Walking Meditation

  Anmol Mehta

  19 Aug 2010 | 9:57 am

  Buddhist Meditation Technique Walking Meditation Tips (Anmol: Hi Everyone, I am back from a break and happy to be sharing more yoga, zen and meditation insights and wisdom with you all.  To get started I would like to present the following guest post from Axel. It is always great to learn from someone who has real and deep experience of a subject and this is all the more important when it comes to meditation and spirituality.  Axel, who was an actual Buddhist Monk and now shares his wisdom, knowledge and expertise with you on his great meditation website Axel G. If you would like to…

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  United Yogis - Online Yoga Community

• Aloe Vera, Could it help in the prevention of Skin Cancer?

  Yogi Baba Prem

  Aloe Vera, Could it help in the prevention of Skin Cancer? By Yogi Baba Prem Tom Beal Vedavisharada, CYI, C.va, C.ay www.vedicpath.com Please note that this article is not intended to diagnose or prescribe treatment. It is based only on a theory pertaining to the ancient science of Ayurveda. Before attempting anything in this article consult with your physician. This article is for educational purposes only. If we look back in time, humanity has had different attitudes toward tans. 500 years ago, the lack of a tan was a sign of beauty. It separated the classes. The wealthy enjoyed the…

• Kicking Coffee

  Sara Zuboff

  My body trembled, my heart raced, my stomach hurt. No, I wasn't in love. I was riding the high of my morning cup of coffee. As I crested the hill of this morning's roller coaster, I pondered the long term effects that caffeine must have on my body. Surely, feeling like you're on crystal meth followed by a major energy crash can't be good in the long term, can it? Turns out, the answer is no. Apart from the fact that caffeine contributes nothing towards the desired balanced state we yogis ascribe to, long term caffeine use can contribute to weight gain; as the high from caffeine can make you…

• LET US LEARN NEW ABC OF LIFE

  Ashok Mann

  LET US LEARN NEW ABC OF LIFE Divine love A--Accept Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions. B--Break Away Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life C--Create Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with. D--Decide Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way. E--Explore Explore and experiment.

• Time is a constraint, be timeless

  adeline lum

  1:1 Atha yogaanusasanum This particular verse shouts out loud at the very first page of the stutra. Stamped clearly: atha… not tomorrow.. not the day after… not next few years, its NOW. And yoga represents unity of life, starts no other better date and time but at this instant. I like reading this verse again and again… because it’s so straight forward yet so in depth. Always seems so not ready to apply it. With this verse, it reminds me that things don’t always happen at a right time, so make the time right and things happen. And live timelessly in the present.

• Seeking the Change: Yoga on horseback?

  Kimberly

  Another yoga fad over at my Seeking the Change yoga blog:Yoga on horseback?

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  My Yoga Online

• FInal Week Yoga Giveaway

  5 Sep 2010 | 5:08 am

  My Yoga Online's last week of the 4 Week Yoga Giveaway is here!  This final week is all about spreading good energy and inspiring others.  Enter for a chance to win a Passport To Prana card and a 1 Year Membership to MyYogaOnline.com.  To participate for this final week, go to our Facebook Fan page, join as a fan (click the LIKE icon) and then share your favorite inspirational quote on our Facebook wall page. Example:  "We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves. Dalai Lama" Spread your positive energy with your favorite…

• New Online Yoga Studio Class with Cameron Gilley

  2 Sep 2010 | 1:14 am

  My Yoga Online is continuing its' live studio yoga sessions with the latest yoga class by Cameron Gilley: Yoga for Heart Opening and Rejuvenation.  Join Cameron in this moderate level hatha yoga class that will leave you feeling expansive, deeply rejuvenated, and in touch with your body and mind. Cam discusses Ujaiyi breath, flows through a balanced sequence of yoga postures ending in the most important posture of all: savasana. Filmed at Semperviva Yoga Studios' Kits Beach location in Vancouver, BC. About Cameron Gilley: Cameron whole-heartedly believes in…

• New Vinyasa Online Yoga Video with Mara

  30 Aug 2010 | 11:01 pm

  My Yoga Online has released a new online yoga video series in high definition.  With this new yoga video series, we are also excited to introduce new yoga teachers to the program including Mara Branscombe.  Mara delivers a beautiful and challenging practice in this latest video: Dynamic Vinyasa for Strength and Balance This dynamic class is designed to tune into your inner fire, strength, balance, and flexibility. Get ready to sweat, open your hips and heart, find your core strength, and move with grace and vitality. Move with Radiance in this dynamic vinyasa flow practice.

• My Yoga Online 4 Week Giveaway

  28 Aug 2010 | 6:22 am

  We are half way through our 4 Week Facebook Yoga Giveaway with Passport To Prana.  From August 15 to September 11, we are inviting you to participate.  Each week, participants will have the chance to win a Passport To Prana card.  And a final grand prize of a 1 Year Membership to MyYogaOnline.com will also be given away to one lucky participant. Passport To Prana is the original multi-studio yoga pass giving you the opportunity to enjoy yoga classes at a variety of studios in major cities across the USA and Canada.

• Facebook Yoga Giveaway-Week 2

  22 Aug 2010 | 5:09 am

  My Yoga Online would like to thank everyone who has participated so far in our 4 Week Facebook Yoga Giveaway with Passport To Prana.  Congratulations to Carolyn Wilman who won the first week yoga pass giveaway.  From August 15 to September 11, we are inviting you to share your insights into yoga and wellness along with some fun challenges.  Each week, participants will have the chance to win a Passport To Prana card.  And a final grand prize of a 1 Year Membership to MyYogaOnline.com will be given away…

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  About.com Yoga

• Slim Calm Sexy - What Are Your Adjectives?

  2 Sep 2010 | 7:11 am

  While writing my review of Slim Calm Sexy Yoga, the new book from yoga teacher Tara Stiles (of New York and the internet), I began thinking about which three analogous adjectives describe what yoga does for me. I came up with Strong, Sane, and Confident. Not quite as catchy as Slim, Calm, and Sexy, but more accurate to my experience. What are your adjectives?

• The New Yorker Looks at Laughter Yoga

  1 Sep 2010 | 3:07 pm

  Laughter yoga and its founder Dr. Madan Kataria get The New Yorker treatment (in-depth, fascinating) in the August 30 issue. You can check out part of the article online or pick up the print edition for the full piece.

• Anjaneyasana Video

  31 Aug 2010 | 4:53 pm

  I'm very excited about a crop of new yoga videos now live on About.com. Each of these short videos features demonstration and instruction by Joelle Hann, a wonderful New York-based yoga teacher and writer. You can check out her work on her blog, Yoga Nation, and enjoy her great alignment and clear explanations in this video on anjaneyasana (cresecent lunge).

• Bird of Paradise Is the Yoga Pose of the Week

  29 Aug 2010 | 3:23 pm

  Bird of paradise is one of those poses that seems completely improbable until the day comes, quite unexpectedly, when you find yourself standing there on one leg, all bound and balancing. What I like about this pose is that it can easily be broken down into stages, beginning with bound side angle. As you become comfortable with each step along the way, you are working your way up to the full pose.

• Yoga on a Budget Advice

  26 Aug 2010 | 3:55 pm

  A reader wrote me this week complaining about the high cost of yoga classes. Believe me, if this yoga guide gig came with super powers, I'd wave my hand and make all classes affordable, studios profitable, and hamstrings flexible. Unfortunately, it's beyond my control, but I can offer you some ideas on how to do yoga on a budget. Donation-based studios are the big news lately, as more teachers become committed to keeping the cost of yoga reasonable.

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  Yoga Buzz

• Don't Mess with Texas' Yogis

  Erin Chalfant

  25 Aug 2010 | 10:14 am

  The Cowboys' football stadium was over run with 400 yogis this weekend. Saluting the sun and lunging their hearts out to help raise money for breast cancer, these yogis raised more than $10,000 and showed the country what yoga can do. Don't mess with yogis, y'all.As Nerissa Knight reports from CBS 11:While the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to meet the Chargers in San Diego on Saturday night, hundreds of women converged on Cowboys Stadium in Arlington to heal their bodies and minds, and they did it all for a great cause. It was the largest yoga class in Texas. And tickets to the event raised…

• When Yoga Teachers Turn to Lifestyle Preachers

  Erin Chalfant

  23 Aug 2010 | 2:54 pm

  Yoga teachers often feel the need to inspire others to live consciously. Depending on their intentions and methods, they may or may not be successful. As students, we come to class to feel refreshed, renewed and challenged. Again, depending on our mental state du jour, we may or may not feel much shift.A teacher of mine once said that once the student is advanced enough he or she is able to find that every class is the perfect class. No matter how preachy the teacher, how off-putting the music, or how sweaty the neighbor, an advanced student adeptly extracts the lesson from each situation.But…

• September is National Yoga Month

  Erin Chalfant

  18 Aug 2010 | 4:11 pm

   September is National Yoga Month, are you ready? Free yoga for a week ought to get you there: Cards worth "One Week free Yoga" and"Free Yoga Classes" are available to all who visit www.yogamonth.org.  Get off the couch and onto the yoga mat in the name of better health. Kicking off the month-long campaign in Los Angeles September 1 is the motion picture premier of TITANS OF YOGA . The Official National Yoga Month movie brings together twenty-five of the most prominent figures in the worlds of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, from Dr. Dean Ornish, a physician consultant to…

• Save the Turtles!

  Erin Chalfant

  16 Aug 2010 | 2:45 pm

  What's new with the Oil Spill in the Gulf? It's plugged, it's leaking, there are underwater plumes the size of Rhode Island, the oil is lost? The headlines are kind of confusing, and it's been a few months so I know it is starting to go out of vogue for the mainstream media, but there are at least a handful of yogis in LA who are keeping it on their radar and are ready to help.Brock Cahill is a surfer and a yogi with a plan. The way he sees it, we can make the most impact if we focus our efforts. His focus, the turtle. His plan: get to the gulf, get a boat, and get to work saving the turtles.

• Pretty Woman Converts to Hindu Woman

  Erin Chalfant

  9 Aug 2010 | 11:39 am

  America's red-headed sweet heart has been seduced by the spiritual lures of India. Julia Roberts told Elle that she is "definitely a practicing Hindi" after her time in India filming the upcoming Eat, Pray, Love. USA Today followed up on the cover interview with a story Sunday. According to a 2009 Associated Press story relying on The Times of India newspaper, Roberts' children have been given Hindu names. It quoted a Hindu priest, Swami Dharam Dev, as saying:"I have named her twins Hazel and Phinnaeus as Laxmi and Ganesh, while Henry will be called Krishna Balram."No word yet on whether or…

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  Sahaja Yoga Meditation News - Light of Love

• Ellouin Festival in the Altai Region, Russia

  Editor

  2 Sep 2010 | 5:17 am

  On July 16-18, 2010, Sahaja yogis from the Novosibirsk collective visited the whole-Altai Festival, Ellouin, organised by the government of the Altai Region in Russia. The work of giving Self-realisation was collective: Sahaja yogis from such cities as Berdsk, Gornoaltaisk and Biysk joined their efforts.    Ellouin Festival, Altai Region Ellouin is a traditional festival of Altai people’s folk games conducted [...]

• Music of Joy in Vietnam

  Editor

  18 Aug 2010 | 11:10 pm

  While holidaying in Vietnam recently, I had the great honour and privilege of meeting with Sahaja yogis in Ho Chi Minh City and taking part in some of the Sahaja Yoga programs being conducted there. Music of Joy concert, Ho Chi Minh City I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City one week after the very successful tour [...]

• Brisbane Seminar, 26 June 2010

  Editor

  22 Jun 2010 | 4:54 am

  [ June 26, 2010; 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. ] For those of you who have already been attending weekly Sahaja Yoga programs in Brisbane, this workshop will teach you new techniques to enhance your meditations, helping you to find a new depth of peace and clarity, as well as improving your general state of well-being. For the beginner, this is an opportunity to discover the [...]

• Peace Within

  Editor

  20 Jun 2010 | 7:11 am

  Shri Mataji The peace within expresses, first of all, peace with others. That is the first sign of the manifestation of peace. Such a person doesn’t use harsh words, doesn’t use cruel words. But he is also not a person who is ineffective. He is very effective, using very sweet and nice words. Maybe he begins [...]

• Free Music Concert & Meditation: Gladstone, Rockhampton & Yeppoon (Central Queensland) – Sat 12th June & Sun 13th June

  Editor

  6 Jun 2010 | 11:55 pm

  Be entertained and enthralled by the music of “Sahaj Sangeet” followed by the experience of true meditation. Our group, Sahaj Sangeet (meaning spontaneous music) will perform a fusion of Indian and Western music to charm and enlighten the soul. This will be followed by the unique experience of Sahaja Yoga meditation which is now practised in over [...]

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  YogaHub.com

• Mumsie Day

  Francesca Silva

  30 Aug 2010 | 1:36 pm

  How many times have you heard it? Or, for that matter, how many times have you said it? “I’m so busy that I can hardly find time in the day to do anything I really want to do.” Well, I’m guilty – I say that all the time. “I’m so busy…I’m so busy…I’m so busy….” For goodness sake, it’s turning into my mantra! And yes, I am busy (but then again, who isn’t). Juggling my freelance work with housework, caring for Mumsie, going for various appointments, finding time for Hubby – it all keeps me busy and out of mischief. While working from home has its obvious benefits,…

• What an Honour

  Christina Souza Ma

  26 Aug 2010 | 10:43 am

  The whole team here at YogaHub has been consistently kept on our toes. We began the year building the 1st Virtual World Yoga Conference in 93 days. Yes, that was quite the whirlwind. Then we had to spend time in post-production, rebalancing ourselves from all the wonderful but swift flow. In June, we began inviting speakers for the next conference, scheduled for February 2011. So it has been a flurry of movement that has not stopped. . . not even a pause. Some have asked why we are working so hard and for so long? My answer is the same every time – because it’s such an honour to have…

• Cell Mates

  Glenn Wollman

  25 Aug 2010 | 10:59 am

  Think of your body as a complex organism (I know I do). It contains systems such as the nervous system, the digestive system, the cardiovascular system, etc. Each system is composed of multiple organs and specialized tissues: brain and nerves, stomach and intestines, heart and blood vessels. Continuing in a microscopic direction it eventually becomes evident that we are all made of cells (which have various functions depending on their specific tissue or organ). Now think of a one-celled organism (I know I am). It has essentially two functions: survival and growth (in order to propagate).

• Yoga Connection

  Francesca Silva

  24 Aug 2010 | 12:26 pm

  It’s surprising how yoga can transform an acquaintance into a friendship so quickly. Perhaps it’s just a matter of two or more individuals finding common ground and connecting over something that we enjoy. As I mentioned in my last blog, Hubby’s cousins from Portugal stayed with us recently – seven in all, which made for a full house (mild understatement)! Hubby hadn’t seen them for quite a few years and I’d never met them, so it was a matter of getting to know one another. They’re all lovely and we got along remarkably well right from the start (just as well, seeing they were…

• Balance

  Francesca Silva

  17 Aug 2010 | 11:54 am

  I’m a Libra, so it’s all about balance for me…except that these days it’s more like IMbalance! We have visitors staying with us again – seven in all this time. My sister and her family left a couple of weeks ago and we had just a few days’ break before Hubby’s cousins came. And while they are wonderful and easy going people, there’s still a lot to do and there are times when I’m not sure which “cap” I’m wearing (chauffeur, tourist guide, chef, etc). I also have to take Mumsie into account to make sure she’s not overdoing it or encouraging me to overdo it. As I think…

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  Heart of Yoga

• Bloggers Join in Welcoming U.S. Cultural Affairs Officers

  mega-bloger

  5 Sep 2010 | 7:45 am

  Ever since Pres. Barack Obama was ushered into the highest position of the land in the United States on the back of a campaign built with the help of the internet and new media, the landscape of government has never been the same. The ease of Pres. Obama with tech, new media (bloggers), the web, [...] yoga therapy; Self Improvement;

• New Online Yoga Studio Class with Cameron Gilley

  mega-bloger

  2 Sep 2010 | 1:45 pm

  My Yoga Online is continuing its' live studio yoga sessions with the latest yoga class by Cameron Gilley: Yoga for Heart Opening and Rejuvenation.  Join Cameron in this moderate level hatha yoga class that will leave you feeling expansive, deeply rejuvenated, and in touch with your body and mind. Cam discusses Ujaiyi breath, flows through a balanced sequence of yoga postures

• New Vinyasa Online Yoga Video with Mara

  mega-bloger

  31 Aug 2010 | 1:45 pm

  My Yoga Online has released a new online yoga video series in high definition.  With this new yoga video series, we are also excited to introduce new yoga teachers to the program including Mara Branscombe.  Mara delivers a beautiful and challenging practice in this latest video: Dynamic Vinyasa for Strength and BalanceThis dynamic class is designed to tune into your inner fire, strength

• My Yoga Online 4 Week Giveaway

  mega-bloger

  28 Aug 2010 | 1:45 pm

  We are half way through our 4 Week Facebook Yoga Giveaway with Passport To Prana.  From August 15 to September 11, we are inviting you to participate.  Each week, participants will have the chance to win a Passport To Prana card.  And a final grand prize of a 1 Year Membership to MyYogaOnline.com will also be given away to one lucky participant.Passport To Prana

• Facebook Yoga Giveaway-Week 2

  mega-bloger

  22 Aug 2010 | 1:45 pm

  My Yoga Online would like to thank everyone who has participated so far in our 4 Week Facebook Yoga Giveaway with Passport To Prana.  Congratulations to Carolyn Wilman who won the first week yoga pass giveaway.  From August 15 to September 11, we are inviting you to share your insights into yoga and wellness along with some funny challenges.  Each week,

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  Grounding Thru the Sit Bones

• Message on a bottle...

  Brenda P.

  28 Aug 2010 | 6:36 pm

  ...or on a television show, or in front of the classroom, or in an advertisement, etc. It's impossible to pinpoint exactly where our subconscious gets the material that forms our self-image. It's even harder to decipher how the mind mashes up that information to create our worldview. Psychotherapists can spend years trying to help a patient unravel this complex web of messages, that can be so debilitating and destructive. Even if it isn't affecting your quality of life, that inner critic can be pretty opinionated.Part of my motivation for pursuing science ed, is sort of a response to the…

• It's the Transitions that'll kill ya...

  Brenda P.

  23 Aug 2010 | 7:15 pm

  Forgive the triathlon analogy, but it's on my mind these days (one more in September). So...multi-sport...swim/bike/run; the trick is to maintain your exertion level so you're working hard, but not working too hard. You can't blast into the swim and wreck your lungs for the bike, pedal like a maniac and fry your quads for the run, and, well, you just have to struggle through the run to get to the bagels. But, you also can't ignore the transitions--water to bike seat to open road. You have to change clothes, add equipment, grab a quick drink--and the time you spend is included in your final…

• The Good Olden Days

  Brenda P.

  16 Aug 2010 | 6:58 pm

  This post is dedicated to all of you out there, who remember your first typewriter. [For the rest of you, Granny B has a tale from when telephones were connected to the wall and you had to flip the record every 20 minutes]I had a brand, new electric model that I carted off to college. A graduation present. It was so fancy that it could remember the last five letters you typed, and erase them. No White-Out for me! (Four years later, I owned my first computer--a little boxy Mac SE with a screen like a postcard--and the typewriter was mothballed.)Back in those days, you composed in a notebook,…

• What are you lookin' at?

  Brenda P.

  9 Aug 2010 | 11:17 am

  What seems to be missing from l'affaire toesox (as Carol Horton sensitively discusses here), is any acknowledgment of the difference between the way women and (straight) men perceive the use of naked women in yoga imagery. Or any imagery, for that matter.In her book, The Male Brain (2010), Louann Brizendine takes a close look at the chemistry of the male brain, as a follow-up to her earlier book The Female Brain. In her article "Sex, Mating and the Male Brain," she reminds us the main goal of any species is to procreate; to that end, the male brain has evolved to specifically seek out a…

• Whose Beautiful is it, anyway?!?

  Brenda P.

  6 Aug 2010 | 7:10 am

  With each of my pregnancies, I couldn't wait for the 20th week to roll around. That's the week you get the ultrasound that--usually--shows the sex of the child, if you want to know it. And I wanted to know. While I would have loved any child and was just hoping for healthy, I was also crossing my fingers that both babies would be boys.This is a bit disingenuous, because I have many friends with wonderful, smart daughters and I have many wonderful, smart friends and relatives who would be great role models. But, having negotiated girlhood in this culture obsessed with the female form, I wasn't…

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  A Yoga Mama is a Rama Mama

• Happy September - it's Yoga Month

  1 Sep 2010 | 6:54 pm

  September is national yoga month in the U.S. Read the official Web site at http://www.yogamonth.org/.Many studios across the U.S. are participating and giving away free yoga classes to bring awareness to this powerful mind, body and spirit practice. Yoga Patch - http://www.yogapatch.com - the studio where I teach at in KC, is offering brand new students some free classes the week of Sept. 13. So if you're curious about the effects and benefits of yoga, take advantage of this special month.Happy September!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhonehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/RamaMama

• Listen to the song - Just Breathe

  27 Aug 2010 | 4:33 am

  Downloaded "Breathe (2 AM)" by Anna Nalick, the acoustic version. Thought this version would be perfect to play in the background of my yoga class. I listened to the song as I was driving to my corporate-day job and realized the chorus is a great reminder to focus on my breath or prana (life force) whereever I am. Simple yet so powerful because ultimately you're tuning into the present moment. "And breathe, just breathe. Oh breathe, just breathe."http://feeds.feedburner.com/RamaMama

• My little Buddha

  23 Aug 2010 | 5:07 am

  World Market is one of my favorite stores due to all its wordly, yoga-esque merchandise, such as Nag Champa incense, which is wonderful to combine with your yoga practice or just relax to its scent. During my last visit, World Market had a variety of "Eat. Pray. Love." movie-inspired product. Seemed cheesy but of course I bought some items. One was mala beads to help me meditate (think Rosary), and the other was a little stone Buddha statue to use as a focal point (drishti) for my home yoga practice. After I came home with my new purchases, my two-year-old daughter noticed…

• Use a dry brush to wake up & fight cellulite

  19 Aug 2010 | 8:14 pm

  Aging for a woman apparently equates to being tired and having cellulite, right? Not necessarily. Since incorporating the Eastern hygiene technique of dry brushing within my morning regimen a few years ago, I've noticed how much more awake I am in the morning. Plus the backs of my thighs seem to be hanging in. *grin* Like yoga brings us into the present moment, dry brushing makes me more aware of my skin, which is our largest organ. So it's understandable we should have some a maintenance routine to encourage new growth and shed the old skin cells. Dry…

• Listen to Renowned Yoga Teachers Share their Stories of the last 35 years

  14 Aug 2010 | 6:38 am

  Imagine being arrested for doing yoga. Apparently it wasn't so long ago where people would call the cops on you if you were practicing yoga, even in the USA. Crazy, right?If you have eight minutes, watch this video about the last 35 years of Yoga Journal and hear the yoga leaders of modern time. http://feeds.feedburner.com/RamaMama

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  NewWest.Net Community Blogs

• A Hike in the Woods Can Be Torture

  info@newwest.net

  29 Aug 2010 | 3:42 pm

  It’s summer in Montana (as it seems to be in most of the U.S.), so we go outside. I spend the winter huddled in front of the TV, watching NFL and Jeopardy. Then when the snow melts I take all that bottled up aggression and trivial knowledge into the Great Outdoors and get right with Old Man Mother Nature.

• Welfare Ranchers, Wolves, and the Externalization of Costs

  info@newwest.net

  24 Aug 2010 | 9:40 am

  Ranchers have successfully externalized one of the costs of business, namely reducing predator opportunity by practicing good animal husbandry, thus transferred one of the real costs of doing business on to the public taxpayers who fund predator control, as well as upon the backs of large predators like wolves which are routinely killed for livestock losses. This is not unlike the externalization of business costs by industries that pollute our air and water instead of paying the real costs of production which would internalize these costs. 

• I’m ROFL and I Can’t Get Up

  info@newwest.net

  23 Aug 2010 | 10:10 am

  As a graphic designer, I make my living using a computer (and a coffee pot). I try to keep up with the technology and styles of communication, try to stay abreast of the cyber-zeitgeist on the internet. But nothing makes me feel more like a dinosaur with one foot in the tar pits than some of the text-message inspired acronyms flying around out there in the ether. (For you young folks, ether was the first date-rape drug.)

• How To Get the Hot Tub To Yourself

  info@newwest.net

  17 Aug 2010 | 2:12 pm

  There’s nothing like soaking in the relaxing waters of a bubbling hot tub, especially during these cold winter months. But for those of us who don’t have our own, we’re at the mercy of the public tub at our health club. I prefer to soak solo, so I’ve compiled a list of things to sprinkle into the casual conversation with other tubbers, and they generally head for the exits. Feel free to use them to gain some hot tub solitude for yourself.

• The Festival at Sandpoint May Be Over, but the Interest in Music Lingers On

  info@newwest.net

  16 Aug 2010 | 5:07 pm

  The Festival at Sandpoint closed out its 28th season last night, and it seems to have been the usual copacetic experience, with good ticket sales and (mostly) good weather making it a successful event. Fans of Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster didn’t seem perturbed as a not-too-desperate rainfall and just a modicum of lightning introduced her performance Thursday night, and otherwise the weather’s been excellent, not even hot. Many people are not aware that this children’s concert is just the tip of the iceberg with respect to what the festival does to encourage local youth to learn…

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  YogaBasics.com

• Everyone Wants to Eat, Pray, Love

  5 Sep 2010 | 4:33 am

  “Eat, Pray, Love,” Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling book (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143118420/yogabasicscom/) turned movie (http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/eatpraylove/), is more than just a blockbuster hit. It’s become...

• India Moves to Protect Yoga

  31 Aug 2010 | 12:04 am

  Come up with an original yoga catch-phrase or what you consider a new style of yoga? Thinking you might copyright...

• Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings

  23 Aug 2010 | 2:00 pm

  No one has had more of an impact on how yoga is taught and practiced in the West than the...

• Naked Yoga Ads Stir Controversy

  16 Aug 2010 | 1:38 am

  I like to think I’m somewhat on top of the different types of accessories and props needed in yoga. I...

• Inspiring the Yogis of the Future

  9 Aug 2010 | 3:34 am

  As the latest generation of committed yoga practitioners look toward the future of the practice, many are observing the efficacy...

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  The power of Yoga

• Are you awake?

  Theyoginme

  21 Aug 2010 | 8:27 am

  On my way to an Iyengar yoga class on the L muni line.Attending a class with David Sirgany, an Iyengar teacher I had the pleasure of meeting at Gurujis 90th birthday celebration in India. I am thinking how my life has evolved in the last 4 years. What has yoga done to my life?Yoga simply has brought me some clarity of thought and mind. Perhaps I deal with my stress and pain better. Perhaps I'm more compassionate. Perhaps more tranquil. But I'm just me. I just want peace and neutrality but then at the same time I don't want "anything" - I just want nothing. What is nothing? Empty space ? That…

• Light on your feet with Iyengar yoga props

  Theyoginme

  22 Jun 2010 | 8:24 am

  One of these days I have to post some pictures of props that are now in place at Sunset yoga center. Yesterday evening a level 3 with Nuvana was an amazing class. She subbed for Nina and since this was the last day of the session, a request was made of poses people liked and didn't like. I gasped when someone asked for Parivrata Trikonasana (revolved triangle) and Parivrata Ardha Chandrasana (Revolved Half Moon) and Vrksasana (Tree pose). All of the three I am unable to do well, ever since I discovered my lower back issues. But Nuvana made an amazing experience out of it by using props and…

• Restart Refresh Unblock

  Theyoginme

  15 Jun 2010 | 10:26 pm

  I have been away for sometime. I locked up my blog for a while. I apologize for shutting the door suddenly. Sometimes you need to shut the door so you are safe from the outside. Nearly a month ago the Iyengar family which included Geetaji arrived in Portland for the US national Iyengar yoga conference. I had the pleasure to serve them. I had never spoken to Geetaji till now, though I have taken classes with Abhi, guruji's grand daugther, who was also here along with Sunitaji and her better half Parthaji. It was great to see some of my teachers from Pune including Rajlakshmi and Gulnaz and…

• Happy Diwali

  Theyoginme

  18 Oct 2009 | 9:54 pm

  Yesterday 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!

  Theyoginme

  4 Oct 2009 | 5:13 am

  My 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…

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  ABC of Yoga News Feed

• Free Yoga Maternity Tees From RockStarMoms

  RockStarMoms Maternity is giving away 50 of their best-selling Floating Baby(c) Tees to help kick off September's National Yoga Month and to support the growing popularity of prenatal yoga. Their newest design, Floating Baby Yoga(c), will be given to one lucky mom-to-be in each of the 50 states. To be eligible, expectant moms must be enrolled in a prenatal yoga class AND be the FIRST person from their state to submit an entry. Once entered, instructions will be given on how they can be entered to win one of two $100 gift certificates for RockStarMoms Maternity Wear. Contest details can be…

• All-Inclusive Hawaiian Yoga Weight Loss Retreat

  The Hawaiian Yoga Weight Loss Retreat at Yoga Oasis combines daily asana practice with cardio, strength training and outdoor adventures. Organic meals crafted of local food highlight instruction on nutrition. The program is available Oct. 24-Nov. 21, 2010, Dec. 5-19, 2010, and Jan. 16-Feb 13, 2011. The retreat includes: all accommodations; meals and snacks; classes; airport pick-up/drop-off; one-hour Thai or Hawaiian-style full body detox massage; weekly laundry service; and transportation and entry fees to National Parks for eco adventures. Raw and vegan options are also available. Everyone…

• Join Kamloops Yoga Boot Camp

  Ask a soldier about boot camp and you're likely to get a pained expression and a few agonizing groans. While the Kamloops Yoga Fitness Boot Camp for Women may not be the same exhausting experience as the one done by Marines, it strives to achieve similar results: a workout for your mind and body. But unlike the Marine boot camp, the Kamloops Yoga Fitness Boot Camp for Women is actually fun. The Kamloops Fitness Boot Camp for Women is located in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, approximately four hours northeast of the city of Vancouver, and provides yoga enthusiasts, both veterans and…

• Zen Yoga Bali Announces 2011 Yoga Retreats

  Zen Yoga Bali announces its 2011 Group Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat schedule, 300 hour Vinyasa/Ashtanga Teacher Training Intensive schedule and is now offering third-party retreat organization, facilitation and hosting. Courses are directed by Cassie Aitken, founder of Hot Yoga Nashville and Yoga Brain, in collaboration with Zen Resort Bali. Zen Resort Bali, a holistic and nature retreat located off the North coast of Bali, provides both seclusion and rare access to a classically trained Ayurvedic Doctor and Ayurvedic therapy staff. Group Yoga and Ayurveda retreats are scheduled to begin July 3,…

• Yoga Business Workshop

  Looking to start a yoga business, or to jump-start your current one? Learn the most cost effective ways to run your yoga business more successfully, productively, and profitably. Stop waiting for tomorrow to do what you love. Yoga Journal and MINDBODY (MBU) have partnered to offer the Business of Yoga Conference from San Francisco 2010 in video streaming format so you can get inspired and grow your yoga business from the comfort of your own home or studio. For $99 you'll get three-months of unlimited access to watch the six videos from the workshop via streaming over the internet. Stop…

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  Cowgirl Yoga

• Cowgirl Yoga-ing

  29 Aug 2010 | 2:20 pm

  Bird of Paradise, in Paradise Valley MT. Yeehaw & Namaste.Photo by Larry Stanley

• Eat Pray Love, again

  27 Aug 2010 | 12:31 pm

  OK so I saw it: Eat Pray Love The Movie. And I liked it, despite my pre-movie angst. As expected, there are so many parts of the book that couldn't be developed in a 2 hour movie, especially people's full personalities (like Ketut's wife), but you fill that in yourself if you've read the book. It's gorgeously done, also as expected, with unbelievable scenery and imagery. The themes resonate (but again I would think only superficially if you've not read the book). And of course, it has Julia in all her glory: exhibiting every womanly emotion beautifully, doing voice overs with quotes from the…

• LUXE Cowgirl Yoga

  23 Aug 2010 | 12:22 pm

  The definition of the word luxe is: luxurious, sumptuous. Don't you just love that? I have to be careful not to overuse this word, it rolls off the tongue so easily...but I couldn't resist adding it to the name of our last retreat for 2010 - LUXE Cowgirl Yoga is September 16-19 at the amazing Double T River Ranch, which describes itself as follows: 115 riverfront acres, 1 house, 3 cabins, 120 pillows, 1 big barn, and instant memories. Intimate yet expansive. Think luxury, Cowgirl style. Yoga in a restored barn from the early 1900s (so cool, so luxe!). Bocce ball and bird-watching. Hot-tubbing…

• Seeing Stars

  20 Aug 2010 | 2:34 pm

  Kick up your heels - preferably in a yoga inversion. It's Friday, it's summertime. Thank your lucky stars for all the blessings in your life. That's what I'm doing today, and tonight I'm planning to count shooting stars too, which I've been spotting lately. Happy weekend & Namaste.Photo by Larry Stanley

• Eat Pray Love - book vs. movie

  17 Aug 2010 | 1:33 pm

  I'm feeling out of the loop since I haven't rushed off to see Eat Pray Love the movie yet. I love Julia Roberts and her charmed life as much as the next girl, and I love a little dose of movie magic, but I have to admit to being a bit hesitant. There's been so much hoopla over this movie, including backlash, over one woman's choices to find meaning, and her choice to put it in print (see one of my fave bloggers YogaDork for some great commentary on the EPL extravaganza). Let's face it, EPL has pushed some buttons, both good and bad. I've seen more of the good side: I read it right when I was…

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  The Yoga Lunchbox

• Applying the first yama, Ahimsa, to daily life

  Kara-Leah Grant

  4 Sep 2010 | 1:31 pm

  Ahimsa - being kind to ourselves and our bodies on the mat Last week I made the decision to apply myself seriously to the study and application of each yama (or wise characteristics that denote how we interact with other people) week by week. First up is Ahimsa, which literally means the avoidance of violence. How hard can that be? Don’t hit anyone. Don’t kill anyone. Don’t pinch, punch or slap anyone. I’m not by nature a violent, nor angry person, can’t be too tough right? Ah… but wait. Does this apply to sentient beings other than people? Does this mean…

• An interview with Vyayam Yoga teacher Yogitaratna on an up-coming Auckland workshop

  Kara-Leah Grant

  2 Sep 2010 | 1:31 pm

  Vyayam Yoga Teacher Yogitaratna Chaitanya Oh I LOVE the sound of this form of yoga – it’s history, it’s execution, it’s purpose… Originally the main training for warriors, Vyayam was prohibited from being practiced or taught for many years. You know something’s got power when the powers-that-be don’t want you doing it! Now Kiwis are super-fortunate to have Yogitaratna Chaitanya back in the country after she’s spent five years of studying at the Traditional Vyayam School in the Moorish city of Granada, Spain. Yogita’s got a workshop coming…

• An interview with Barbara Coley on Svastha Yoga Teacher Training

  Kara-Leah Grant

  31 Aug 2010 | 1:31 pm

  The Mohans T. Krishnamacharya is likely the man who’s had the biggest influence on the explosion of yoga in modern times. Born in 1888, he was by all accounts a legend. A Yoga Journal article written in 2001 by Fernando Pages Ruiz summed up Krishnamacharya’s immense contribution to yoga by saying: You may have never have heard of him, but Tirumalai Krishnamacharya influenced or perhaps even invented your yoga. Whether you practice the dynamic series of Pattabhi Jois, the refined alignments of BKS Iyengar, the classical postures of Indra Devi, or the customized vinyasa [of…

• An interview with Kausthub Desikachar, son of TKV Desikachar, grandson of Krishnamacharya

  Kara-Leah Grant

  29 Aug 2010 | 1:31 pm

  Kausthub Desikachar If you live in or close to Wellington, and are a serious student of yoga, there’s a seminar coming up that you won’t want to miss. Kausthub Desikachar, son and student of TKV Desikachar,  grandson of the great Yogi, T. Krishnamacharya is coming to Wellington to deliver the fourth in a series of in-depth seminars on the Yoga Sutras. This series is highly recommended for Yoga teachers of all levels and lineages, as well as anyone interested in pursuing the philosophy of Yoga in their personal and professional life. It doesn’t matter in the slightest if…

• Why I’m going to let you pay a monthly subscription rate, if you want to

  Kara-Leah Grant

  27 Aug 2010 | 1:38 pm

  Prosperity Mandela I’m so sorry faithful Yoga Lunchbox subscribers. I’ve been neglecting you, and your needs. All this time, I’ve been dishing up three or four great yoga articles every week and I’ve never once given you the option of paying for this incredible content. How remiss of me! Well, times are changing. I’m getting hip as I explore ways to make The Yoga Lunchbox a sustainable business model.  Sustainable? Yep, that means I’ll be able to pay my rent, power, phone, car and food bills and live a good life. All while doing something I absolutely love…

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  Yogoer

• San Francisco Treats

  Yogoer

  1 Sep 2010 | 7:19 am

  Last week I went to San Francisco to visit some good friends. It was a working vacation, I was helping one friend redesign his website, but the primary purpose was definitely to vacate New York for a bit. My friend had a comfy couch, my frequent flier miles were overflowing, I’m still full-time freelance = [...]

• Hope in Progress

  Yogoer

  9 Aug 2010 | 11:06 am

  Aw, cute! The energetic and inspiring Christa Avampato, who has blogged here on Yogoer on occasion, was kind enough to include me in her new book, Hope in Progress: 27 Entrepreneurs Who Inspired Me During the Great Recession. If you’re looking for a little inspiration, it’s a great book. I loved the stories of other [...]

• A Questioning Mind

  Yogoer

  8 Aug 2010 | 8:45 am

  “When we are not sure, we are alive.” — Graham Greene Fascinating article in Scientific American Mind this month: The Willpower Paradox. Turns out that resolving to do something is not nearly as effective as wondering if you will do it. …Those primed with the interrogative phrase “Will I?” expressed a much greater commitment to [...]

• Free Classes with Amy Matthews at the Breathing Project

  Yogoer

  5 Aug 2010 | 8:24 am

  Two free classes next week with the fascinating Amy Matthews. If you like the details of anatomy, you’ll love her. She co-authored Yoga Anatomy with Leslie Kaminoff; they describe their partnership something like “Leslie is the forest. Amy is the speck on the lichen on the bark on the trees.” Highly recommended! FREE movement clinics [...]

• Yoga Spanda with Anya Porter — Yoga Plus Breakdance!

  Yogoer

  3 Aug 2010 | 7:54 am

  If you’re free this Saturday night, come out for fun times at YogaWorks Soho. Anya Porter is doing another Yoga Spanda — her mashup class teaching both yoga and breakdancing. I went last month, to the inaugural event at Mark Morris Dance Studios, and had a super great time. We spent the first hour doing [...]

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  Sky Yoga Studio

• 20 Ways to Burn 200 Calories from Self Magazine

  skyyogastudio

  3 Sep 2010 | 9:40 pm

  Self Magazine has shared with Sky Yoga Studio one of their wonderful new articles on how to burn 200 calories extra a day without hitting the gym.  Follow the break to read more  

• Moon Belly Dance Studio hosts Heather Stants

  skyyogastudio

  2 Sep 2010 | 10:59 pm

  Kandice Grossman owner and founder of Moon Belly Dance Studio in Columbia, MO posts a friendly invite to an exciting workshop they are hosting this fall. Heather Stants is coming November 5 – 7, 2010 to teach YOU her unique style of Modern Belly Dance! This is the first time Heather has [...]

• Put an End to Back Fat with Shapeez

  skyyogastudio

  2 Sep 2010 | 11:04 am

  When a representative of Shapeez contacted me about their “Zen” like bra that was perfect for yoga I was all ears.  When I read it was an underwire bra, I clenched my teeth. Underwire and I don’t get along well, but I thought I would give it a shot. I chose to receive for review the [...]

• Coming Sept to Sky Yoga in Naperville: Zumbatomic!

  skyyogastudio

  2 Sep 2010 | 9:39 am

  Zumbatomic Reel from zumba.com on Vimeo. Well, it won’t look exactly like a funkified Sesame Street, but we will get the kids moving and grooving with awesome Zumbatomic moves and music!

• Have you seen the newest Zumba Music Video

  skyyogastudio

  2 Sep 2010 | 9:09 am

  Pretty sure Beto raps in this one too.  I wish I had hair like that, and dance moves too!

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  Share Yoga Blog

• 6 Tips for People Who Don’t Have Time to Meditate – PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement

  darla

  31 Aug 2010 | 12:13 pm

  Interested in beginning meditation but don’t know where to start? The good news is that all you need is 5-10 minutes a day to get started. Are you thinking to yourself, ‘Ten minutes, I don’t have an extra ten minutes a day! My life is already jam packed with work, family, social obligations, and I’m not even mentioning my growing to-do list”? Well, what if I told you that the benefits of meditation include a reduction in stress, sharpened concentration, improved circulation – and as you get further into your practice you’ll experience a quieter mind, a more open and receptive…

• Observations on Multitasking

  darla

  30 Aug 2010 | 9:07 pm

  Fellow yogi and teacher Jamie Elmer shares her observations on multitasking. She notes that multitasking helps the ego feel more important. “Look at how important I am. I have a million things to do all at once,” the ego thinks. But in reality when we instead have single pointed focus, we feel calmer and are more effective. Check out Jamie’s post here: http://jamieelmer.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/isnt-observation-fascinating/

• Pranayama – 2 Simple Breathing Practices – Lesley Hobbs Yoga

  darla

  8 Aug 2010 | 11:29 am

  Pranayama – 2 Simple Breathing Practices Something we do every minute of every day can actually change our lives. Most of us pay little or no attention to the breath and yet just 3-5 minutes a day is enough to notice a difference. Here is a simple technique to create balance, ease your mind and maintain focus. Sit in a firm chair, feet on the floor, lengthen your spine to become tall; shoulders move back and the head lifts out of the neck. Close your eyes and notice your breath. (When you are working with your child it is important to teach them how to sit tall.) Allow the belly to fill…

• Resources to Help You Improve Your Life & Take Action

  darla

  6 Aug 2010 | 1:54 pm

  Oldie But Goodie – A few yoga links from our archive November 2008 - http://shareyoga.com/blog/connect/share/a-few-yoga-links/

• Evolution of the Emergency Room – Breathing Techniques for Pain Management

  darla

  19 Apr 2010 | 11:52 am

  This past weekend I had to visit the emergency room at our local hospital. (Thank goodness, we’re all okay.) Upon leaving, I was given a 7-page printout of Discharge Instructions.  In addition to a summary of the prescriptions and their usage, the packet included a lengthy Pain Management section which included the breathing and visualization techniques below. Of course, we’re all familiar with the Lamaze techniques taught to pregnant women for pain management, but as a yogi, I was excited to find that pranayama along with other alternative exercises are now being taught in a…

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  Yoga for Life Blog

• Aug 23, Stammering And Yoga

  23 Aug 2010 | 1:26 pm

  I am 24 male working in office. Whenever my team leader calls my name, my heart beat starts beating fast though I have not done anything wrong. And if

• Aug 3, Kapalabhati and Anulom Vilom In Moving Car

  3 Aug 2010 | 7:55 am

  Can Kapalbhati and Anulom Vilom be done while moving in car since I have to spend nearly four hours everyday in the car? Answer It is not advisable to

• Aug 3, Yoga Meditation For Stillness Of Mind

  3 Aug 2010 | 2:50 am

  Hello I just found your site and hope to be a regular visitor. Not quite sure where to ask my question, so may I ask you first and take it from there.

• Jul 30, Tummy Reduction With Yoga Poses

  30 Jul 2010 | 12:33 am

  Is there any yoga pose to reduce tummy? If yes, then how long it takes to reduce tummy. I am now 23 yrs old. Answer Hello Parveen No weight loss will

• Jul 30, Improving Personality With Yoga

  29 Jul 2010 | 8:35 pm

  Dear Sir/ Madam Namaste Thank you very much for your free yoga lessons. As per your instructions, I started my yoga class myself with out any instructor.

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  Yogatic!

• Ujjayi / Victorious Breathing

  Esther

  5 Sep 2010 | 12:41 pm

  Hello everyone,Here is an explanation of ujjayi breathing, a breathing technique (pranayama). When done right the breathing is both energizing and relaxing. The sound is created by constricting the back of the throat, to create some resistance to the passing of breath. The breath should be long and smooth. It removes phlegm form the body and aids the digestive system.

• Advanced arm balance / flying pigeon pose

  Esther

  2 Sep 2010 | 1:55 am

  Hey everyone,Here the flying pigeon pose, another advanced arm balance pose. Great hip opener so make sure you practice tree pose and pigeon pose before attempting this to open the hips. And don’t forget to practice both sides!Have fun and let me know how you get on, any questions ask :)Esther

• Reverse Triangle Pose

  admin

  26 Aug 2010 | 7:33 am

  Hi Everyone, When you do the Triangle pose, do the reversed Triangle pose right after that for a while, just to feel how it is. It prepares the body for deeper twists like side crow pose. It’s a great pose, great twist and a great opening in the spine! Esther

• Seated forward bend / Paschimottasana

  Esther

  23 Aug 2010 | 4:07 am

  Here seated forward bend explained in a video. There is so much to say about this pose, it stretches the back of the body, all the energy channels along that side. As a result it calms the body, prepares you for meditation, calms the nerves… As well it works therapeutic for high blood pressure, Insomnia and sinusitis.I would really recommend practicing this pose in every yoga session towards the end of your practice,…Esther

• Warrior I / Virabhadrasana I

  Esther

  20 Aug 2010 | 12:05 am

  Hi Everyone,This version of Warrior I is great to start with, it really works on the placement of the lower body, legs and hips which are the foundation for a long and free lower back! Try out getting into it this way and let me know what you think!EstherHey everyone,Here a fun arm balance to practice! Make sure you warm up the abdominals and the spine with some twists. Think about practicing reversed triangle pose and reversed side angle pose for example. Than have some fun trying.Esther

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  Sangha Yoga Shala Blog

• New teacher and new offering at Sangha starting September 24th! Restorative Yoga with Carole Del Mul

  kaymamagnolia

  3 Sep 2010 | 12:58 pm

  Meet new Sangha teacher Carole Del Mul who will be offering Restorative Yoga every Friday evening at 7:15pm. A relaxing class for the mind and body. The perfect end to a busy week. Restorative Yoga is a relaxing class incorporating yoga postures, breath work and meditation. The yoga postures are used to move the spine in rotation, flexion and extension releasing tension in the muscles. The student will use props to fully support the body in different positions. Specific postures and sequencing will help balance the nervous system and leave you relaxed but alert. This is an open level class.

• Welcoming new Sangha teacher Domenick Schiavone!

  kaymamagnolia

  30 Aug 2010 | 6:55 am

  We are happy to welcome Domenick to the Sangha family! He will be teaching Beginner Yoga on Thursdays 6-7pm and a brand new class to the Sangha schedule, Happy Hour Vinyasa every Friday night from 6-7:10. This class is fun, energetic, sweaty and sweet, the perfect reward after a long week and a humble celebration of the weekend to come. About Domenick: An honest belief in the transformative power of yoga led Domenick to earn his 200 hour teaching certification in 2009 under the guidance of Leigh Evans, Paul Manza and Summer Quashie through their program at Greenhouse Holistic. He is also a…

• New teacher at Sangha! Meet Haley Roth

  kaymamagnolia

  17 Aug 2010 | 6:48 am

  Starting September 3rd Haley will be teaching Vinyasa Yoga every Friday morning at 10:15am. About Haley: After spending years seeking a link between her love of dance and the thrill of “being present” acting, Haley discovered yoga as a release from the stress and anxiety she placed on performing. As a creative writer, singer, and proclaimed right brainer, Haley finds that yoga provides the perfect artistic marriage of mind, body, and spirit. Her classes incorporate music to guide a dynamic flow, paired with keen awareness to alignment and meditative practices. She encourages students to…

• Level 1 Iyengar Yoga starts Saturday, Aug. 7th!

  kaymamagnolia

  27 Jul 2010 | 5:57 am

  Sangha is adding a new Level 1 Iyengar Yoga class Saturday mornings 10:15-11:45am with Iyengar instructor Wendy Devitt! About the class: This class is focused on building a strong foundation of standing poses, forward bends, back bends, and the introduction of shoulder stand.  Poses are held longer with an emphasis placed on correct alignment. About Wendy: Wendy Devitt began practicing Iyengar yoga in Boston with Patricia Walden in 1997.  She became amazed how props could be used to enhance and bring ease to the postures, and immediately fell in love with the precision and clarity of the…

• Beginner Series with Alana Kessler and Sara Little

  kaymamagnolia

  20 Jul 2010 | 8:46 am

  Brand new to yoga?  Join us as we explore and break down basic postures, answering all your questions from Om to Savasana. Date: Sunday, September 19th & 26th Time: 12:30-2:30pm Cost: $55 10% off any class card purchase at commencement of program. Students must register by September 15th to enroll in the series Click here to sign up! About Alana: Alana Kessler MS RD CDN CYT is the founder of Sangha Yoga Shala, a community nutrition, yoga and conscious living space located in New York City. Steadfast in her passion for healthy living, she continues to deepen her knowledge through her many…

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  MahaMondo

• Jaya Radha Madhava : Janmastami

  MaMo

  3 Sep 2010 | 9:46 am

  Sri Krishna Janmastami was celebrated all over this Wednesday by a whole day of fasting , offerings & various acts of devotion. I managed to weather through the fast in spite of a bad case of the flu and a...

• Oct. 2 , 2010 : Thank You Mother India / Yoga Gives Back Benefit

  MaMo

  28 Aug 2010 | 1:51 pm

  SEVA is an integral part of the practice. Yoga Gives Back supports micro credit programs in India that are working to end poverty by lending money to people who have no access to capital , via a micro financing program....

• The Practice Place : Vancouver

  MaMo

  25 Aug 2010 | 8:36 pm

  I am in Canada this week . Calgary on Monday and Tuesday , and now , Vancouver ; enjoying the tail end of its glorious summer. The question I have been asked recently is , " Where do you practice...

• Jois Shala Opening : Encinitas

  MaMo

  21 Aug 2010 | 3:20 pm

  Jois Shala Encinitas opened this week . The pic on the left was just sent by my teacher , Jorgen Christiansson , who has been there for several days to show his support. I am continuously inspired by Jorgen's dedication...

• Stretch : Time Out New York Review

  MaMo

  21 Aug 2010 | 10:45 am

  I have observed several times that some yoga classes are the new " high school " , populated with those who think it is the new social arena for "chatter-ranga" , aka the popularity contest. Here is proof via Time...

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  Yoga Flavored Life

• To do Yoga…the search for food.

  Sean Rogders

  3 Sep 2010 | 6:26 pm

  Doing Yoga of any kind is beneficial.  Is there any one type of Yoga that can claim to be superior to all others?  I believe there answer to this is no.  Think of Yoga as food – for the body, mind and spirit.  We each like different food…we each have different reactions to various foods as well.  What I would find satisfying and fulfilling for lunch may make you cringe in fear. In the same way, I think it necessary to explore at least a few of the various Yoga offerings you have access to in your area, and find out which one is best for you.  Pretend you are hunting for a new…

• Dealing with Loss and Grief through Yoga

  Sean Rogders

  31 Aug 2010 | 7:14 am

  The Holy Longing Tell a wise person, or keep silent, because the massman will mock it right away. I praise what is truly alive, what longs to be burned to death. In the calm water of the love-nights, where you were begotten, were you have begotten, a strange feeling comes over you when you see the silent candle burning. Now you are no longer caught in the obsession with darkness, and a desire for higher love-making sweeps you upward. Distance does not make you falter, now, arriving in magic, flying, and finally, insane for the light, you are the butterfly and you are gone. And so as long as…

• Floating on the River of Life

  Sean Rogders

  27 Aug 2010 | 4:02 pm

  photo credit: swan-t I was struggling for an idea for this week’s article when Charlotte (this beautiful web site’s owner and creator – for those who have not been introduced) wrote something in an email that set off my article warning bells…Charlotte had written that she felt Yoga could help anyone work through so much in their life – true words without a doubt to be sure.  Upon deeper reflection on this short comment, I began to realize that our culture has accepted Yoga as an avenue to greater physical and mental health, but… How do you demonstrate the impact Yoga has on our…

• Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body

  Sean Rogders

  20 Aug 2010 | 11:48 am

  If you have suffered trauma or are a Yoga teacher looking for ways to expand your class offerings, Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga stands alone in providing a complete program developed by clinical experience especially designed to address the needs of trauma survivors. Survivors of trauma through war, abuse, or accident injury suffer from a multitude of complex disorders primarily centered on dysregulation of the mind-body interaction.  These survivors may end up wounded on physical, emotional and mental levels – let down by their body for failing to get them to safety and for failing them…

• The Ten Tibetan Breaths

  Sean Rogders

  18 Aug 2010 | 5:00 am

  Trust me; it is only comfortable until the tiger starts dreaming… I do not know about where you are living, but what a week!  Temperatures into the 32°C to 37°C range, high humidity, and no end in sight!  I’ve turned into a bit of a night owl as of late, enjoying the morning until about ten, and then sleeping until six p.m.; spending the cooler evening and night completing all the activities I enjoy so much to do outside.  There is nothing quite like a good hour long session of Yoga and half an hour of Pranayama while you are standing on the highest spot for fifty miles or more under…

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  Pilates Digest

• Bootcamp Pilates for your Pilates Studio

  info@pilatesdigest.com

  16 Aug 2010 | 6:04 am

  Since Pilates was first introduced almost 100 years ago, different styles of this intriguing system of exercise have emerged. One of the most recent and controversial styles is Bootcamp Pilates. Frowned upon by many Pilates purists, Bootcamp Pilates may be seen as the anti-Pilates or as Peter Fiasca’s puts it, “…a mutation of Pilates”. Nevertheless, should Pilates studios consider offering Bootcamp Pilates as a programming option? What is Bootcamp Pilates? The word Bootcamp gives the impression of military style fitness training with a drill sergeant type instructor barking orders…

• Franklin Method® Workshop

  info@pilatesdigest.com

  17 Jun 2010 | 2:19 pm

  At The Fitness Studio of Orlando we are offering the Pelvic Power for Core Integration Franklin Method® Workshop on Saturday, June 26, 11:30am – 2:30pm. The workshop will be taught by Gini Martinez and will cost $100. This workshop focuses on the application of imagery exercises to increase the balance, alignment and flexibility of the joints, ligaments, muscles and organs of the pelvis. All these systems need to interact dynamically to create power and balance in the core. This, in turn, will increase the safety of the lower back, knees and feet. Sacral balance is key to the…

• Pilates Beyond the Studio

  info@pilatesdigest.com

  2 Jun 2010 | 10:46 am

  Sometimes we all need a change of scenery.  Getting out of the studio and offering Pilates in non-traditional venues will give you the opportunity to tap into possible new clientele, introduce Pilates to those who might otherwise never try it, and give back to your community.  This article will help you step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Pilates in the Park Many Pilates in the Park events are held on Pilates day each year.  Why not make it a regular class?  There are groups that meet in public parks in New York, LA and Chicago on a weekly schedule during the summer,…

• Teaching the ABC’s of Pilates

  info@pilatesdigest.com

  30 Apr 2010 | 5:50 am

  We’ve all seen it happen. Some clients can only afford a handful of private Pilates sessions. Oftentimes, these are the bodies crying out for help with pain, misalignment and poor body mechanics. After working with thousands of clients from all walks of life, I’ve developed a unique teaching style that serves both the short-term client and the ongoing client. It uses a system of A-B-C vocabulary that is easy to remember and quite empowering for teachers and clients alike. Here’s how it works. Begin cueing with A, then move to B, then move to C. A = Anchor Point These help us manage…

• TheShu

  info@pilatesdigest.com

  30 Mar 2010 | 8:03 pm

  It is wonderful to be barefoot during a Pilates session, but many people prefer to have something on their feet. Whether it is for warmth, cleanliness, comfort or to avoid slipping, there are many options available these days for covering the feet. One of the options in our industry is called TheShu. TheShu is a lightweight and comfortable slipper-like foot covering that is made in the Philippines. It is geared toward indoor sports to help with performance while maintaining a barefoot feeling. Their Athletic design, made of Lycra® or other similar fabrics, has a skid resistant sole. They…

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  The PranaMama

• Doing It All – or Not?

  thepranamama

  30 Aug 2010 | 8:18 am

  A friend of mine recently debated about interviewing for a job.  While she had applied with interest a month ago, she has since taken a different job in the retail industry, with great excitement. “I can go to work, and then leave it there at the end of the day,” she said to me. It sounded wonderful. [...] No related posts.

• My Own Message, In Someone Else’s Words

  thepranamama

  24 Aug 2010 | 2:50 pm

  You’d think I know this by now.  The subheading on the Yogamint.com article, “Mama Needs Nurturing,” is the principle on which I’ve based this entire site.  By taking the time to care for ourselves, we mothers are better able to nurture those depending on us, whether they are our own or others’ children, pets, organizations, [...] No related posts.

• It’s All About Community

  thepranamama

  18 Aug 2010 | 7:14 pm

  The PranaMama loves to write. And luckily, you love to read. But I’ve always had the intention of making this site much more interactive, in hopes of allowing PranaMamas everywhere to share their own questions and answers, thoughts and reflections, hopes and dreams. Well, folks….it’s here! Introducing The PranaMama’s latest feature: Community Forum. [...] No related posts.

• Farewell Summer

  thepranamama

  18 Aug 2010 | 6:18 am

  Earlier this summer, I wrote Settling Into Summer, a reflection on how summer vacation, for me, had been surprisingly fun thus far. I say “surprisingly fun” because the pessimist in me had this preconceived notion that a lack of structure would wreak havoc on our family.  Boredom, sibling squabbles and New England humidity are all [...] No related posts.

• Yes, you can love running! Here’s how…

  thepranamama

  14 Aug 2010 | 3:36 pm

  I once hated running…I blame years of phys. ed. classes which forced me to run a mile for the annual physical fitness testing, required by federal law, given by teachers who never spent one other class on the track.  Even though I played sports that required cardio-vascular health, like soccer, I never learned how to [...] No related posts.

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  youreasyyoga.com

• Relieving Stress with Yoga and Meditation

  All impressions and reactions are known as 'mental fluctuations' or 'thought-waves', and yoga is the control of thought-waves in the mind. - Patanjali Yoga refers to the system of practices that help...

• Free yoga workshop

  You may have noticed that there are free yoga workshops available around the country where experienced practitioners and highly accomplished graduates guide participants through various techniques and postures to enhance overall well-being, breathing, flexibility and posture. One such recent workshop was led by Alex Moody, a graduate of the Asheville Yoga School at Stephens-Lee Recreation [...]

• Simple Chair Yoga Exercise

  Chair yoga pose is excellent for strengthening and building your lower body. It can help tone your thighs and buttocks, and overall improve your energy and virility significantly. This pose is actuall...

• Science Of Kundalini Yoga

  High intellect is dominating the world today. Modern scientific principles of proof and logic is simply influencing every aspect of our daily life. Present humanity needs both proof and logic to accep...

• Apples and Oranges: The Comparison Game

  "Why can't you be like other kids who behave perfectly?" is a refrain I often hear parents complaining to their children. Yes, there were and are certainly moments when I wish my children ...

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  MindBodyGreen

• Supported Bridge Pose: How-to, Tips, Benefits

  MindBodyGreen

  2 Sep 2010 | 8:30 am

  Yoga Poses for Beginners (Picture)

• 6 Ways Kids' Yoga Differs From Adult Yoga

  MindBodyGreen

  2 Sep 2010 | 1:00 am

• Book Review: Tara Stiles' Slim Calm Sexy Yoga

  MindBodyGreen

  31 Aug 2010 | 7:30 am

• Standing Forward Bend: How-to, Tips, Benefits

  MindBodyGreen

  30 Aug 2010 | 1:00 am

  Yoga Poses for Beginners (Picture)

• In LA? Free Yoga with Tara Stiles at The Standard

  MindBodyGreen

  25 Aug 2010 | 12:30 pm

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  A2ZYoga Blog

• Yoga in Ten Minutes

  admin

  4 Sep 2010 | 4:41 am

  However hard we try it still is a big thing to incorporate any kind of exercise regimen onto our daily life. here are a few ways you can squeeze in yoga into your daily life while going about your daily chores and routine work. Multitasking breathing You can practice your pranayamas while reading the newspaper or you emails. As you are reading focus on your breathing. Inhale slowly and exhale out slowly taking about double the time you take to inhale.This helps in relieving your stress and keeps you calm throughout the day. Upper Body Stretch You can give your upper body simple stretches.

• Get Rid of The Double Chin

  admin

  3 Sep 2010 | 4:11 am

  Double chin is very unattractive and spoils the look of even the most attractive face. The cause of the double chin is excess fat which gets accumulated around your neck just the way it gets accumulated around your belly. That’s the reason why double chin is found mostly among the fat and obese people. The only safe and natural way to get rid of this unwanted feature is through exercise. Only exercise can shed those extra kilos form your body which in turn will help you loose that double chin of yours! You can go to the gym and exercise but I prefer Yoga.Yoga is the most efficient means of…

• Yoga For Kidney Stones

  admin

  28 Aug 2010 | 1:01 am

  The first and foremost thing to understand about kidney stones is to know what they actually are. They are nothing but solid deposits of salts which is contained in the urine. In most of the cases due to insufficient water/fluid intake, this salt remains undisolved and crystallizes to form stones. The stones have a mixed composition of uric acid, cystine, struvite, oxalate or calcium. There are many reasons which can cause kidney stones. The most common one is low intake of water. Lack of exercise and urinary track infection are the other reasons for kidney stones. When a person suffers from…

• Yoga Therapy

  admin

  25 Aug 2010 | 2:41 am

  Yoga therapy is the method of combining age old concept of Yoga with modern medical techniques. In this therapy, an assessment of the medical conditions is taken into consideration for drawing up a yoga practice. Ideally, yoga therapy is preventive in nature, as is Yoga itself, while being curative in many instances, soothing in others, and restorative in most. Yoga Therapy has been found to be beneficial to patients suffering from low back pain, arthritis, shoulder pain, asthma, hypertension, anxiety and depression. Yoga therapy can also be devised in case of pregnancy to help the expectant…

• Preventive Therapy of Yoga

  admin

  19 Aug 2010 | 9:56 am

  Yoga is now well known to be the most natural and effective way of not keeping healthy but also a prevention from attack of diseases. Yoga brings a natural order and balance to the metabolism of our body. It also brings about a harmony to the neuro-hormonal system. As a result the endocrine system works well thus providing us with a preventive shield. The way Yoga works is, it accumulates the energy which remains unused in our body and activates them. These stagnated energy is the root cause of all kinds of health problems we suffer from. With the practice of yoga this energy is set free and…

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  Yoga For Your Health

• 10 Medically Proven Ways To Lose Weight Quickly

  freetrafficsystem

  31 Aug 2010 | 7:30 pm

  If you requisite to retrogress metric apace once and for all, try these top 10 scientifically proven unit diminution tips and see if they improve you in safe metric amount. 1. Journaling Maintaining a nutrient writing helps to determine your calorie intake in a day. You can fuck why you eat and the way you eat, that helps you in long-term weight experience direction. You may not retrograde unit due to your inclination to eat solon during emphasise, or get committed in schmaltzy ingestion. Your substance writing can be an quality to arrangement a fast represent for losing metric by identifying…

• Build Your Food Dehydrator Jerky Just In 7 Steps

  freetrafficsystem

  30 Aug 2010 | 1:39 pm

  What is one of the to the highest degree expensive per pound points at the entrepot? Beef Jerky. You bet can you have the to the highest degree flavoursome beef jerky, toll efficient jerk, by applying a home food dehydrator for jerked meat. By making it at home your price per lb will knock off dramatically. No matter what cut you purchase, append in the toll of a nutrient dehydrator, and it will still be a bargain. Everyone enjoys jerked meat : Dad, Mom, Brother, Sister and even the kids next door. You will not want to be a master chef to make top quality jerky for your family. Hey, why not…

• Your Information To Ashrams In India

  freetrafficsystem

  27 Aug 2010 | 12:42 pm

  The concept of ashram has been in India since centuries. Earlier the kids, after reaching a sure age were despatched to ashrams where they were given yoga and spiritual coaching underneath able steering of Guru. Apart from yoga and religious training they had been additionally taught many different issues which have been necessary to live life at that time. Now-a-days, the ashrams are religious centers which are normally arrange in simplistic and natural environment that provides a customer a pleasant break from their daily hectic life. The ashrams usually present yoga training and non…

• Bikram Yoga – The Hot One

  freetrafficsystem

  23 Aug 2010 | 6:20 am

  Getting hot with Yoga Not everyone knows what hot yoga is. Hot yoga is also called Bikram yoga, made well-known by Bikram Choudhury. Hot yoga is done in a space that is kept between 80 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, which is quite hot. It is thus very common to find hot Yoga studios full of scantily clad yogis. It is like training inside a sauna, and the claim is that, besides the physical advantageous, you sweat out a lot of impurities while exercises. Lots of men prefer skipping shirts and wearing only a pair of shorts. Women often wear bra tops and shorts. Choosing the correct attire is quite…

• What Is Usui Reiki ?

  freetrafficsystem

  22 Aug 2010 | 3:36 pm

  Mental Health What is Usui Reiki? Here we are at the root of the great spiritual tree, which is called Reiki. Usui Reiki – the on Mikao Usui-based system of energy and consciousness work – is what has created in the West a huge opening and without the sure the whole development of western spiritual, heilerischen and esoteric movement would the world do not stand where it now is reached. Incidentally, all these initiations in the membership part of the Reiki friendship which contains many more initiations in the area Usui Reiki (eg Gendai Reiki Ho, Komyo Reiki Kai, 7 Degree Reiki)…

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  ashtanga yoga brooklyn

• The book "Guruji" was AWESOME! Such great insight ...

  bodyculinary

  4 Sep 2010 | 4:13 am

  The book "Guruji" was AWESOME! Such great insight for a newbie to Ashtanga. :)

• Nice to get shout outs from India. I feels the lo...

  bodyculinary

  4 Sep 2010 | 4:12 am

  Nice to get shout outs from India. I feels the love. Miss ma teacher. Did my practice by myself. Boy, my busy mind was throwing a tantrum,but I felt such peace and integrity at the end. K

• A lot of people today are interested in Ashtanga Y...

  pammi

  1 Sep 2010 | 10:57 pm

  A lot of people today are interested in Ashtanga Yoga poses. Basically, what ashtanga means in Sanskrit, is “eight limbs” (ashta stands for eight and anga for limb), which refers to the fact that the traditional yoga consist of 8 interconnected elements. Also, as modern times took their toll on many things, yoga wasn’t to be left aside in this storm of change.Aahtanga Yoga

• A lot of people today are interested in Ashtanga Y...

  pammi

  1 Sep 2010 | 10:56 pm

  A lot of people today are interested in Ashtanga Yoga poses. Basically, what ashtanga means in Sanskrit, is “eight limbs” (ashta stands for eight and anga for limb), which refers to the fact that the traditional yoga consist of 8 interconnected elements. Also, as modern times took their toll on many things, yoga wasn’t to be left aside in this storm of change.Aahtanga Yoga

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  26 Apr 2010 | 5:23 am

  :-)