An article on “yoga injuries on the rise” was published in Time magazine back in the Fall. I guess the media is still catching onto it because a DC news channel recently ran a story on it. To the average consumer hearing the story, yoga sounds dangerous. And I agree yoga can be dangerous if you don’t pay attention to what your body needs and force yourself into a pose. It can also be hazardous if you take a class from a not so qualified instructor. With any activity, common sense is … [Read more...]
Start with Self Acceptance
Yoga is a practice of conscious movement and an invitation to see who we are right now. Other forms of movement are about improving ---running faster, cycling longer, lifting more, etc. Yoga is not a self-improvement program; it’s about self-acceptance. Ahimsa is the first yama (yama = restraint) and means non-violence to others as well as oneself. An understanding of ahimsa is necessary in order to grasp yoga as being a practice of self-acceptance. Ahimsa is the first step of learning how … [Read more...]
Take Charge of the Holiday Frenzy
Tagging onto my last blog post, here are a few simple suggestions from a yogi who is feeling all the things you’re feeling right now as the holiday frenzy erupts. If you want to fully experience the meaning of “celebration” during the holidays, give this a read. If you haven’t started shopping, writing cards, baking or whatever it is you need to do, start today. As Baron says, if not now, when? Eliminate the ease of procrastination. Overload, exhaustion and increased stress will happen that … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Holidays
The holiday frenzy is upon us. What is it that makes it frenzied? There’s the obvious: Christmas parties ---I already had one last Saturday night, two this weekend and at least three more before I had out of town. Holiday shopping ---in-progress. Writing holiday greeting cards ---in-progress. Baking cookies ---probably not. Decorating the tree ---8 more bulbs to go, just need to buy more ornament hooks. Then there’s the subtle: procrastination, holiday debt, forgetting the meaning of … [Read more...]
Change Happens
Whether we want it or not, change surrounds us. It lives within us. Change makes our lives fun, interesting and oftentimes challenging. Birth, daily living and death are all events that provoke change. Sometimes we proactively create change; other times we simply react to it. Regardless, change is a constant in life. Many times we can’t control change and it isn’t always positive, though you do have a choice as to how you react to it. Resisting change can usually negatively heighten the … [Read more...]
How Can I Practice Yoga at Work?
Given many people spend 60-70% of their waking hours doing work-related tasks (sitting at the computer, commuting, attending lunch meetings, traveling for business, etc.), it can be challenging to make it to your yoga mat on a daily basis. Incorporating a few yoga tips into your work day can help you manage stress, relieve muscle tension, shift your perspective and give you a sense of control. Start with your breath. As I often tell my yoga students, if you’re breathing you’re doing yoga. … [Read more...]
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