Even though I never enjoyed writing, I started this yoga blog as a fun way to communicate with my students. Of course I wondered, would people read it? What would I write on a regular basis? Shockingly, a lot of people actually like what I write. Who knew my yoga off the mat would be interesting or even the least bit inspirational. Who knew so many people, including my grandparents (Grandmom and Pop-Pop) and yogis from around the world, would be avid readers and comment on things I write. … [Read more...]
Calling All Yoga Teachers and Yoga Therapists – Read This
If you are a yoga therapist, read this. If you are a yoga teacher interested in yoga therapy (like myself) and not quite clear on the differences, read this article “I’m Not a Yoga Therapist Anymore!”. I recently joined the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) in an effort to better understand the field of yoga therapy. I often have thought the term yoga therapy sounds like a temporary solution or short-term cure of using yoga to address physical health problems. Yoga is so much … [Read more...]
Global Mala, Local Support
Let your support for world peace shine this weekend. In conjunction with the United Nation’s Internal Peace Day (September 21, 2008), the Global Mala is an international yoga event being held in cities worldwide this weekend. Be there! Visit www.globalmala.org for an event near you. If you aren’t fortunate enough to live in/near a host city, unroll your mat wherever you are. You can participate in the Global Mala Project on an individual level. Chant your favorite mantra 108 times. Do 108 … [Read more...]
Being a Beginner
A couple weeks ago a friend invited me to go to a Budokon class. My friend’s distinct words were “You’re strong, and you’ll be great at it because of all the yoga you do”. Of course, I wasn’t sure exactly what I agreed to but it sounded like fun. And as I always preach, “change is good”, right? I’ll admit my yoga muscles were required. As I fumbled around the class clueless, I was reminded of a) how uncoordinated I really am, and b) what its like for my beginner yoga students when they take … [Read more...]
Why OM?
To start with, to Om is to chant. Chanting is simply the rhythmic speaking or singing of words or phrases. Chanting is a beautiful way to bring more life to your asana practice. Om is the oldest chant in India. Om, considered to be an all-pervading sound in the universe, connects us to everything around us and within us. Comprised of three syllables –A, U, M – Om is pronounced AhhOohMmm. Typically, at least one of these syllables is the first sound a baby makes. In a yoga class, Om is … [Read more...]
September is Yoga Month
Yoga Month officially starts today, September 1, 2008. It’s a 10 City Yoga Health Festival Tour and will benefit the Youth Health Alliance. The select cities will host events throughout the month. There will also be millions of health & social conscious individuals practicing yoga at thousands of yoga studios and homes around the world. Get involved! Participate as a student. Volunteer as a studio or teacher. For more information, visit www.yogamonth.org. D.C. Yogis: Put Sunday, … [Read more...]
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