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Commitment to Practice

As I've been slowly reading and enjoying Krishnamacharya over the last few weeks, I've been impressed by the dedication and commitment the modern sage required of his yoga students.  Most folks who take up yoga today, this yogi included, have no idea what it means to practice under the tutelage of a guru.  We just sort of show up when it's convenient or absolutely necessary. Krishnamacharya, however, was very selective of those he took on as students.  As shown in the following examples … [Read more...] about Commitment to Practice

Radhanath Swami’s Journey Home to Bhakti Yoga

If every news station featured interviews such as this one with Radhanath Swami the world would be a better place.  You certainly don't have to be a Hindu to appreciate the message Radhanath Swami has to share about service and love. Here's the trailer to Radhanath Swami's recently published memoir, The Journey Home, which I plan on reviewing in the near future. I wasn’t looking to become this religion or that religion. I was looking to love God and to find a path that would inspire … [Read more...] about Radhanath Swami’s Journey Home to Bhakti Yoga

Yoga For Kids: Introducing Your Child to the Yoga Lifestyle

Editor's Note:  I hope you enjoy Daily Cup of Yoga's latest guest post about a topic near and dear to the heart from new contributor Maria Rainier Most parents try to introduce their children to healthy lifestyle choices and patterns.  Parents who actively incorporate yoga practice into their daily life are in a unique position to encourage a lifestyle of physical and mental fitness. Different age groups require specialized teaching approaches. Infants While infants … [Read more...] about Yoga For Kids: Introducing Your Child to the Yoga Lifestyle

Book Review: 27 Things to Know About Yoga

Welcome to Day #3 of the Blog Book Tour for Victoria Klein's new yoga book, 27 Things to Know About Yoga! I couldn't be happier to share and recommend this gem of a yoga book with each of you. Part how-to book, part intro to yoga philosophy and lifestyle, 27 Things is that book you wish you had in your bag with you at the airport when you really need something fun and interesting to read and don't feel like tying your brain into knots. Open the book anywhere and you'll find bite-sized bits of … [Read more...] about Book Review: 27 Things to Know About Yoga

How to Care for Manduka Black Mat PRO

I'm happy about a lot of things today, but right now I'm happy to have my Manduka Black Mat PRO back under my feet for my yoga practice.  I've been practicing on the Manduka eQua towel for the last two months during our move to Japan, which has been an adequate short term solution, but there's really no substitute for standing on a cushy sticky mat, and for that there's none better than the Black Mat PRO (it's just not ultra-portable...). Another thing I'm happy about is having my treadmill … [Read more...] about How to Care for Manduka Black Mat PRO