I've recently been reading It's a Long Way to the Floor by David Byck (check out his website!) and couldn't help but think that he and my favorite Chinese History professor in college may have been separated at birth. While the book has been a decent read so far, I've been incessantly perplexed by the possibility that he has a long-lost twin that he doesn't know about. It just makes me laugh how similar their pictures are. Anyhow, expect a review of David's book in the near future. Later! … [Read more...] about Separated at Birth?
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B.K.S. Iyengar NPR Interview
It's hard to believe that it's been over a year since Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar was released. In 2005, NPR interviewed Iyengar to discuss the physical and mental benefits of yoga. If you haven't heard the interview, take a minute to listen to the words of one of yoga's foremost pioneers. In the article that accompanies the interview, Iyengar discusses how yoga is more than just physical motions (the quote is actually from the book): The practice of yogasana for the sake of health, to keep … [Read more...] about B.K.S. Iyengar NPR Interview
Ashtanga Yoga Links
It's a quick post today, but if you're looking for some new yoga websites to check out, Slade's Ashtanga Yoga Links has links to hundreds of sites to browse through. There's also a nice compilation of ashtanga yoga books and ashtanga yoga videos if you're looking for some new inspiration. [Photo originally uploaded on Flickr by Yadupati] … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga Links
Observing Aparigraha
Before the new week starts and we all head back to work or school, take a moment to ponder these words on non-coveting by B.K.S. Iyengar in Light on Yoga: The yogi feels that the collection or hoarding of things implies a lack of faith in God and in himself to provide for the future....By the observance of aparigraha, the yogi makes his life as simple as possible and trains his mind not to feel the loss or the lack of anything. Then everything he really needs will come to him by itself at the … [Read more...] about Observing Aparigraha
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