Archives for 2011

7 Reasons You Need to Breathe Right Now

Where is the conflict when the Truth is known, Where is the disease when the mind is clear, Where is the death when the breath is controlled, Therefore, surrender to Yoga. --Poem by T. Krishnamacharya As aspiring yogis we recognize the significant mental and physical benefits of breath awareness. Isn't it incredible how a little focused attention on an involuntary physical process like breathing can have such an immediate, dramatic, transformative effect on our lives? So simple an … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons You Need to Breathe Right Now

Ever Wonder What a Typical Morning in Mysore is Like for an Ashtanga Yoga Freak?

Study this little piece of yogic art and you'll get the idea. Infographic by Boonchu Tanti; Edited by Leena Kinger … [Read more...] about Ever Wonder What a Typical Morning in Mysore is Like for an Ashtanga Yoga Freak?

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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’