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What poses or group of poses do you tend to avoid?
In yoga sutra II.3, Patanjali tells us that one of the five main causes of suffering ( kleshas) is dvesha, translated from the Sanskrit as aversion, repulsion or avoidance. Taken to extremes, avoidance can do ourselves or others harm. We asked … Continue reading
A Yoga Sutras Makeover
I love Patanjali‘s Yoga Sutras; I have almost as many editions as I do fingers and toes. When I heard there was a new translation and commentary of course I had to grab a copy. I’ve just finished Threads of Yoga: A Remix … Continue reading
Yoga PhD – a treat for the analytical yogi
If Lieutenant Columbo ever wrote a book about yoga, it would read like Yoga PhD. Perusing the culture of modern American yoga with Carol Horton, we’re intrigued by nearly everything we see: “spiritual” lines of clothing promoted by manifestly soul-less … Continue reading
5 Minute Calming Pose with Kim (video)
Stress getting to you? Try five minutes in this pose, and you may feel like a new person…
61 Points Meditation (audio)
Mid’s voice guides you through a deeply calming meditation. It’s a classic meditation technique – easy to learn, and you can take it with you wherever you go. After a preparatory explanation, the actual meditation begins at 2:09, two minutes … Continue reading
Effort, Ease, and Grace
My two favorite extra-curricular activities are trying to teach me something lately, and I have the feeling their lesson may apply elsewhere in my life. At about this time last year I began playing music with a couple of friends … Continue reading
Can Savasana Get Any Better?
Follow these three alignment tips to make this easiest-of-all poses even more restful.
A Snapshot of What We’re All Doing
21st Century Yoga brings into a single volume ten fresh and unique essays from modern American yoga practitioners. To someone who does yoga the facts in the essays are as invigorating and familiar as tadasana. But like asanas, these essays … Continue reading
My perfect afternoon…
A few Sundays ago I saw the Dalai Lama speak in Boston. What a surprise!!! I had never seen him before, but based on what I had read I expected it to be inspirational, a real tune-up for the soul. … Continue reading
What’s Your Biggest Obstacle?
What obstacles prevent you from getting the most out of your yoga practice? We asked our teachers what restrictions they most often see in their students. Some of their answers may surprise you. (Hint: it’s not about getting the pose … Continue reading
