It's been a while since I was really into practicing yoga with DVDs, but I recently became reconverted after integrating a few new yoga DVDs into my practice. After finding myself in a bit of an asana rut, it was time to change things up. Among my favorite home practice DVDs are two that I recently received from Yoga Journal. Yoga for Morning, Noon and Night: I honestly love this practice, especially the night routine. As a hard-charging /ashtanga yoga wannabe, I generally have a tough … [Read more...] about Mix Up Your Home Yoga Practice with Some New Yoga DVDs from Yoga Journal
Archives for April 2011
Unplug, Tune Up, Clear Up with Energy Regeneration Day
Wanted to let you know about a new program that launched this week -- Energy Regeneration Day -- designed to recharge the body and the planet, created by world-renowned yoga instructor, Shiva Rea - together with Manduka, YogaDownload.com and Global Green. From now until September 22, Shiva invites all to serve as activists in a practical response to the global energy crisis by participating in a self-imposed retreat from the stresses of modern life. In solidarity with the planet, observing … [Read more...] about Unplug, Tune Up, Clear Up with Energy Regeneration Day
The Parable of the Shallow Well
There is a wonderful story about a man digging a well. He would begin digging down and after five or six feet of digging, which is very hard work, he would find no water, and so he would climb out of the little hole he had made, move twenty feet over, and dig another hole for his well. But after digging about six feet down, he would give up again, move twenty feet in another direction and start digging again. This went on, and on, and on, and he never found water. So it is with the restless … [Read more...] about The Parable of the Shallow Well
A thought and another thought: Keep it Simple and Real
Fostering the desire for luxuries is the surest way to increase misery. Do not be the slave of things or possessions. Boil down even your needs. Spend your time in search of lasting happiness or bliss. ~ Paramahansa Yogananda How to Be Happy All the Time Expect to see Michael Stone's latest book out in June, Awake in the World: Teachings from Yoga and Buddhism for Living an Engaged Life. … [Read more...] about A thought and another thought: Keep it Simple and Real
Check out the updated “overly brief and incomplete history of yoga” flowchart
Happy to share the latest version of this yoga lineage flowchart from Alison Hinks. Have fun comparing with the previous version of the chart. … [Read more...] about Check out the updated “overly brief and incomplete history of yoga” flowchart
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