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
Archives for 2011
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
Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga: Capture the Energy of Spring
Editor’s note: Seasons are changing and it's time for another great guest post from Melina Meza, BS Nutrition, RYT-500 The yogis and nutritionists both agree that it is never too late, or too early, to consider sequencing your life today for a healthier tomorrow. I think of sequencing as both an art form and a science that anyone can master. All you need is sincere focus and attention from the beginning to the end of your vision. Trust in your body’s innate wisdom to guide you through … [Read more...] about Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga: Capture the Energy of Spring
Revitalizing Home Practice Sequence
Hold the pose a little longer and enjoy some serious relaxation with a Yin Yoga practice from Yoga Journal. [vodpod id=Video.5783031&w=425&h=350&fv=file%3D6379492582da46ee888293e9a9eb34d8%26amp%3Bpermalink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.yogajournal.com%252Flivemag%252Flmcontent%252F44] Related articles Gentle Flow Yoga with Kathryn Budig (dailycupofyoga.com) … [Read more...] about Revitalizing Home Practice Sequence
Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga with Kino MacGregor, Tim Feldmann and Greg Nardi
Despite the fact that we're all about 1/10 as flexible as Kino MacGregor, this "Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga" promises to be a great resource for passing on the tradition. We'll let you know when it becomes available from Miami Life Center. Should be "soon." [Update: Video is now available here]. Video description: On this DVD we introduce you to the Ashtanga Yoga system, devised by our teacher Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and traditionally taught in Mysore, India. Including four distinct … [Read more...] about Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga with Kino MacGregor, Tim Feldmann and Greg Nardi
Cup of Japa
[Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Diana Charabin, founder of Tiny Devotions, a hip, fresh and inspired jewelry company that creates designer mala beads.] No, not cup of java – we are not talking about your morning caffeinated beverage. We are talking about japa. Consistently, every time I use the words “japa” or “mala beads” around non-yogis or those yogis who have not dove into a meditation practice, I get confused and embarrassed faces asking: “What is a mala bead and what on … [Read more...] about Cup of Japa
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