Hip Openers = one of my favorite reasons for practicing yoga asana :) I don't know why anyone would dread hip openers. I like them so much I often sit cross-legged (lotus or half lotus) in my chair at work. This is a short, but sweet hip opening sequence from Yoga Journal's Live Mag channel. I just completed it, and feel very, very good. A nice sequence when you only have 20 minutes. [vodpod … [Read more...] about Hip Openers Video from Yoga Journal Home Practice
Archives for May 2010
The Legend of Ganesh, Son of Shiva & Parvati
Ever wonder why Ganesh has an elephant head? MC Yogi illuminates the tradition in the lyrics to "Son of Shiva" on his Elephant Power album: Son of Shiva High up in the Himalayan mountain peaks / their lived a beautiful goddess named Parvati / Parvati was the wife of the god named Shiva / the king of all yogi’s who destroys all demons / now Shiva loved to practice yoga deep in the forest / away from the world and all the things that lure us / often meditating for weeks and … [Read more...] about The Legend of Ganesh, Son of Shiva & Parvati
Weekend Video: Sita Sings the Blues
Sita is a goddess separated from her beloved Lord and husband Rama. Nina is an animator whose husband moves to India, then dumps her by email. Three hilarious shadow puppets narrate both ancient tragedy and modern comedy in this beautifully animated interpretation of the Indian epic Ramayana. Set to the 1920's jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, Sita Sings the Blues earns its tagline as "the Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told." Enjoy the show here at Daily Cup of Yoga! DVD also available on … [Read more...] about Weekend Video: Sita Sings the Blues
Kindfully + Mindfully
Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness. ~Seneca There’s something so powerfully simple, profoundly beautiful, about the Dalai Lama’s quote: “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” If you were to adopt one central tenet for your life, a single word to live by, you might do no better than to live a life of "kindness." Kindness is certainly a philosophy worth exploring. Kindness can guide every interaction you have with others, can guide … [Read more...] about Kindfully + Mindfully
5 Simple Keys for Radiant, Glowing Skin
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Lexi, author of the blog LexiYoga. In this post, Lexi reminds us of a few simple lifestyle adjustments that can have a dramatic effect in maintaining youthful, healthy looking skin. Our skin is our largest organ in our body. It's up to us to maintain and keep it well hydrated, nourished and glowing, as we all strive to look and feel beautiful. We are bombarded with advertising and marketing with cosmetic products and plastic surgery to just cover up … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Keys for Radiant, Glowing Skin
Satisfy Your Yoga Book Obsession
Today was a great day because I finally received my latest yoga book order from Amazon.com. Took almost two and a half weeks. Luckily (?) I've been busy enough that I didn't really notice the delivery delay. I've sort of been stocking up on my yoga books since I'm heading to Japan for a few years. Of course I'll be able to order books in Japan as well, but it's a convenient excuse for now. I don't really need much of a reason to buy new yoga books... I've also noticed a trend with yoga … [Read more...] about Satisfy Your Yoga Book Obsession
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