A photo posted by Brian (@dailycupofyoga) on Jun 13, 2015 at 5:18am PDT //platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js There is a growing meditation movement happening around the world. Meditation is mainstream and no longer on the fringe. Hip-hop moguls are writing books about it, movie stars blog about it, the yoga studios are packing in stretched bodies with quiet minds. There is a long list of Western spiritual gurus spreading the word too. Balance is the word and meditation is the way to get … [Read more...] about Meditate to Reset and Relax
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Bliss is Not an Attitude
For me the reality of bliss within is not just a nice, fanciful New Age idea. It is not a mood, or an attitude of happiness. Bliss is a way of being in the world, and can be established as an achievement from meditation and one’s own personal development. Inversely, trying to create happiness on a surface level is not sustainable and can even create strain, especially if one actually feels bad, but is pretending to be happy. Trying to be happy or positive can foster an insincere and … [Read more...] about Bliss is Not an Attitude
6 Tips for Teaching Your First Yoga Class
Teaching your first yoga class can be intimidating. The prospect of it might cause you to totally stress out, pile on the pressure, and arrive to teach a nervous wreck. While those feelings are completely understandable, follow these six tips to relax and enjoy preparing for and teaching your very first yoga class. 1. Know Your Audience Every yoga instructor’s first time teaching is different. You may have scored your first gig at a gym, studio, community center, workplace, or school. How you … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Teaching Your First Yoga Class
What’s the best way to break in a new yoga mat?
Practice on it every day... From left to right, here's what I'm practicing on lately: Aurorae Classic Yoga Mat - 6mm, 3lbs, 24" x 72" Jade Yoga Harmony Professional Yoga Mat - 5mm, 4.5lbs, 24" x 68" Hugger Mugger Tapas Original Yoga Mat - 3mm, 2.5lbs, 24" x 68" Magic Carpet Sapphire Deco Yoga Mat - 6mm, 3.5lbs, 24" x 70" Manduka Black Mat Pro Standard - 6mm, 7lbs, 26" x 71" A photo posted by Brian (@dailycupofyoga) on Apr 30, 2015 at 6:23am … [Read more...] about What’s the best way to break in a new yoga mat?
How Do You Choose The Yoga Teacher That’s Right For You?
One of the biggest issues yoga students face today is finding a truly great yoga teacher. A teacher in whom they can place not only their trust, but who will also guide them in achieving the ultimate purpose of their life. Sure, most yoga teachers know something about alignment. Or maybe they can put a good flow together. But very few teachers are practiced and learned in the ways of what yoga truly has to offer. There is clear evidence of this in the lack of teachers who understand and teach … [Read more...] about How Do You Choose The Yoga Teacher That’s Right For You?
Mysore: The Answer to the Universe
Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory. ~ Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Mysore, probably the most overlooked approach to Ashtanga yoga, is invaluable for progression in personal practice, making it one of yoga’s best-kept secrets. But before we dive deeper into the nitty-gritties of this incredible yet underutilized approach, a thought for modern-day yogis: For some, yoga seems to be just “exercise” — a way to become more flexible, maybe even work on core strength, perhaps learn to “chill” here and … [Read more...] about Mysore: The Answer to the Universe
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