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
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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
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
The Art of Doing Nothing
Isn't it nice to have those moments in life when you've checked off every last box on your agenda and can just let your mind and body relax? I'm sure that happens to you all the time, right? Yeah, right. Are you still waiting for all that free time to show up before enjoying the fruits of doing absolutely nothing? Do you know how to "do nothing?" Are you too busy or have too many thoughts running through your head to relax and enjoy those ever-present moments of sweet nothingness? Do you … [Read more...] about The Art of Doing Nothing
Save money, Use less plastic, Buy a Sigg!
Apparently advertising works because after months of seeing Sigg water bottle ads in Yoga Journal I found myself a few days ago at the Whole Foods Market in Charlottesville, VA, dropping over $20 for a .6 L Sigg. It wasn't exactly an impulse purchase since I was shopping specifically for a water bottle, just not one quite that expensive. After two days at a legal conference of buying multiple flavored beverages throughout the day, I realized that bringing my own water bottle might save me a … [Read more...] about Save money, Use less plastic, Buy a Sigg!
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