I always find it surprising how much better I feel at work if I take a few minutes every now and then to sit up, stretch my body, and take some relaxing breaths. I found this refreshing routine at Yoga+ Joyful Living written by Greg Capitolo. Enjoy! Extended periods of sitting seem to be an occupational hazard in today’s information age. Even if you have good posture habits and the best ergonomic chair, your body will need a break to release muscle tension, stress, and stagnation in the … [Read more...] about Take a Five Minute Yoga Break!
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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
Video Review: Yoga Foundations with Hillary Rubin
If you're into yoga podcasts, then there's a very good chance you know Hillary Rubin. She has a great blog full of yoga wisdom and routines that are perfect when your home practice needs some motivation. A certified Anusara Yoga teacher, Hillary has a great story that illustrates the power yoga has to improve lives. Taking her teaching to the next level, Hillary recently released a DVD, Yoga Foundations with Hillary Rubin. For the last couple weeks, both myself and my four year old … [Read more...] about Video Review: Yoga Foundations with Hillary Rubin
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It doesn't get much better than this for Obama lovers. From Lululemon~ "In this day and age, we think everyone could benefit from a little yoga, especially the incoming U.S. President. It's our hope that he will lead us all to a better place full of Oms and Sun Salutations." Although the shift in power begins soon, the real question will be: who has better yoga form, Obama or Bush? Ombama, originally uploaded by ideowl. … [Read more...] about Ombama
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