You don't want to be that person, you know, the one who everyone stays as far away from at yoga class because their mat reeks so bad and has so much sweat and bacteria growing on it that it might very well be the next step in the evolution of yoga. The living, breathing, stinky mat. But no, oh no, not your mat. You would never sweat all over your mat, roll it up sopping wet and then throw it in the sweltering trunk of your car. Trust me, it's not going to be so hot in the trunk that it … [Read more...] about Yogahack: How to Keep a Yoga Mat Sticky, Not Stinky
30 Day Yoga Challenge ~ Day 5
"Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success." -- Hatha Yoga Pradipika Okay, so my last blog entry was written not only for everyone else who wants to take on the challenge of a daily yoga asana practice, but also for myself. Right now I'm on day five of my own 30 day yoga challenge. Prior to the last five days of yoga, it's been a while since I had strung out any number of consecutive days that resembled anything … [Read more...] about 30 Day Yoga Challenge ~ Day 5
The Yoga Habit ~ 30 Day Yoga Challenge
"This practice becomes firmly rooted when it is cultivated skillfully and continuously for a long time." - The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali 1:14 If you're anything like me, then you may have noticed that the intensity of your yoga practice surges at times and then peters out at times. You practice regularly for a week or two, and then nothing. You move on to something else for a while and then realize one day that you haven't seen your yoga mat for a month. It's a strong likelihood that this … [Read more...] about The Yoga Habit ~ 30 Day Yoga Challenge
The Yoga+ (Update: Yoga International) Kirtan Yoga Playlist
Soak up this amazing Kirtan Yoga Playlist at Yoga+ (Update: now Yoga International, again). It's not one of those "click on the title to download" kind of playlists, but ten actual songs that you can listen to the whole 13 minute song for free and really enjoy. Not old stuff either. Very current and great sound quality. I highly recommend. If that weren't enough there's a bonus playlist with another seven songs. When you listen to "Amba Parameshwari," close your eyes and imagine yourself … [Read more...] about The Yoga+ (Update: Yoga International) Kirtan Yoga Playlist
Ashtanga Yoga First Series Video by David Swenson
I happily surfed my way into David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga First Series video on YouTube the other day. The whole thing! I enjoy reading and practicing with Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga book, -- it's one of my favorite yoga books of all time -- but have never had a chance to preview his yoga videos. I haven't watched the entire film yet, but so far I have a very favorable impression of both the video and Swenson as an instructor. That's pretty much what I expected based on … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga First Series Video by David Swenson
Savasana ~ A Great Pose for Practicing the Art of Doing Nothing
“…every day, a little ‘bit dying.” Pattabhi Jois Perhaps you've discovered, as I have, that you have some of your best do nothing time when you're laying on your mat in Savasana ("Corpse Pose"). For another take on the subject, check out the article "Find Serenity in Savasana" over at Yoga Journal. And for an amazing analysis of savasana, click on the resting stick figure below: … [Read more...] about Savasana ~ A Great Pose for Practicing the Art of Doing Nothing
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