When time is short, an abbreviated yoga routine is always better than no yoga at all. Enjoy the insanely awesome benefits of Ashtanga yoga with these short form routines created by yoga pioneer David Swenson, author of everyone's favorite Ashtanga Yoga Practice Manual. 15 minute routine Includes the following asanas: 30 minute routine Includes the following asanas: 45 minute routine Includes the following asanas: Related … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga Short Forms with David Swenson
Archives for 2011
The self-described “overly brief and incomplete history of yoga” flowchart…
... an amazing tool for exploring the diversity of yogic lineages. Mind-bogglingly fun to think about and look at... Skillfully created and kindly shared by Alison Hinks PDF version … [Read more...] about The self-described “overly brief and incomplete history of yoga” flowchart…
Taking Life One Downward Dog at a Time
It's been a long time since my arms shook in downward facing dog. I'm sure you remember that shaky feeling in your arms the first time you encountered a yoga mat. It eventually goes away, but nearly everyone, no matter how strong, experiences it to some degree. For the first time in nearly 10 years, my arms shook tonight as I entered downward dog. It was a strange, but good feeling. I suppose the shakiness is to be expected given the random twist of fate thrown my direction this past … [Read more...] about Taking Life One Downward Dog at a Time
Daily Cup of Yoga Now Does Facebook
Did you know Daily Cup of Yoga now has a Facebook page? Yep, as of this week, it does. Definitely in its infancy stages, but I sure wouldn't mind if you headed over to say hi and "Like" us there. I plan to continue posting yoga updates on Twitter and Daily Cup of Yoga, but it's clear that Facebook presents an awesome new venue to continue the yoga conversation that's burnin' up the Internets. Hope you enjoy these paintings from an amazing artist I discovered on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Daily Cup of Yoga Now Does Facebook
A Meditation on Steve Jobs and the Miracle of the French Toast
Hot off this week's iPad 2 announcement, not to mention Glee's recent "Grilled Cheesus" episode, an image of Steve Jobs miraculously appeared on a slice of French toast: (via scoopertino.com...) Pomaire, Chile — By mid-morning, the line was already snaking through the narrow streets of Pomaire, about 85 miles west of Santiago, Chile. Hundreds of people — young and old, locals and foreigners, rich and poor — waited patiently for their turn to see the miracle now known as “The Toast.” It … [Read more...] about A Meditation on Steve Jobs and the Miracle of the French Toast
Catch a Break and Teach at Wanderlust Festival This Year
For all you yoga teachers out there, how would you like to teach at Wanderlust Festival this year? Well, maybe it's your chance to catch a lucky break and enter the stratosphere of rock star yoga teachers. Here's how (from Wanderlust's Facebook page): Post a 1-2 minute long video on Wanderlust Festival's Facebook wall telling us and showing us why you should teach at Wanderlust 2011. Show us your poses, touch your toes with your nose -- express yourself in any way you like! If you have a … [Read more...] about Catch a Break and Teach at Wanderlust Festival This Year
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