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Gandhi’s Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World

I honestly have no idea if this list actually sums up Gandhi's "top 10 fundamentals for changing the world," -- it sounds Gandhi-esque (I mean, I did find it on Tumblr so it must be true) -- but if nothing else these are some truly great principles to live by. Spend some time reading the list and thinking through each thought.  You might actually be surprised what thoughts come to mind when you slow down to ponder for a minute. When we start talking about changing the world, it's easy to feel … [Read more...] about Gandhi’s Top 10 Fundamentals for Changing the World

Manduka Introduces the John Friend Collection

My favorite yoga gear company, Manduka, recently partnered with yoga teacher and founder of Anusara Yoga, John Friend, to create its first ever-cobranded line of yoga gear.  Since I think this is a great step forward in providing high-quality, innovative yoga gear, I wanted to share a few highlights from the recent press release to give you a flavor of this new collection: Going outside the 24" industry standard width for yoga mats, the John Friend Collection by Manduka will launch … [Read more...] about Manduka Introduces the John Friend Collection

Wanderlust SPEAKEASY 2011 – Maty Ezraty on ‘The Business of Yoga’

Maty Ezraty joined up with Wanderlust Festival in Lake Tahoe, CA to discuss the business side of yoga -- in this lecture she shares tips on opening a studio, keeping it vibrant, how to keep your teachers and students engaged, and more. Maty Ezraty was the original founder of Yoga Works in Santa Monica California and directed the Teacher Training Program there for over 16 years. She has studied with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois five times in India , and during five of his American tours, as well as once … [Read more...] about Wanderlust SPEAKEASY 2011 – Maty Ezraty on ‘The Business of Yoga’

Ashtanga Yoga: Maria Villella on Finding the Balance on your Hands and in Your Life

If you enjoyed the first clip you may be interested in checking out Maria's Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Ashtanga Yoga teacher Maria Villella demonstrates the entire Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series with strength, grace and control. As you watch, and listen, to the video you will hear the vinyasas for each posture counted, the names of the postures as well as the opening and closing prayers all spoken in Sanskrit. The Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga is known for hip-openers, forward bends … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga: Maria Villella on Finding the Balance on your Hands and in Your Life