"When we listen as if we were in a temple and give attention to one another as if each person were our teacher, honoring his or her words as valuable and sacred, all kinds of great possibilities awaken. Even miracles can happen. To act in the world most effectively, our actions cannot come from our small sense of self, our limited identity, our hopes, and our fears. … [Read more...] about How to Listen
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Yoga Journal’s New Look
Been over to Yoga Journal.com lately? I'm not going to lie and say that I've spent a lot of time over there, but I have noticed that there's been a major update on the site. So far I'm pretty impressed. Somebody at Yoga Journal finally realized that a community oriented site attracts viewers more frequently and for a longer duration, which obviously equates to increased advertising revenue. It's now possible to leave comments on articles or save favorite articles to a profile. Equally … [Read more...] about Yoga Journal’s New Look
Yoga for Work
Lucky for me, I'm not currently sitting at a computer 14 hours a day. Hence, I'm less in need of ideas for getting some physical movement in during the day while at work. But, for most people some simple stretching, breathing, and mind-centering during the workday could make a huge difference in productivity as well as physical and mental well-being. I ran across a series of ten minute video clips designed by a yoga instructor for bringing a little bit of yogic awareness into the workplace … [Read more...] about Yoga for Work
Enlightened Exercise
Men cannot see their reflection in running water, but only in still water. --Chuang Tzu, philosopher (c. 4th century BCE) It seems like those who are really into yoga sometimes think that a yoga practice must be done at the exclusion of all other physical exercise. While it's true that there are only so many hours in the day into which a person can cram a yoga routine around work, family, social life, eating, etc., I've found that a balance of yoga and other physical exercise seems to … [Read more...] about Enlightened Exercise
Weekend Yoga Video: Y Yoga Movie
Found this clip over at Elsie's Yoga Kula, where by the way you can find weekly yoga class podcasts to practice with. Elsie's website also has pictures of the asanas corresponding with her great instruction. So head on over there and take a class or two. Enjoy! Related articles Gentle Flow Yoga with Kathryn Budig (dailycupofyoga.com) (Nearly) Everyone Loves Random Acts of Airport Yoga (dailycupofyoga.com) … [Read more...] about Weekend Yoga Video: Y Yoga Movie
Interview with Krishna Das
I just ran across an audio interview with Krishna Das done a few months ago by CBC Radio. I enjoy listening to his music and thought I'd share. To listen to some of Krishna Das' music, check out the Box.net music folder in the right column. Or instead, if you want to listen to the entire Pilgrim Heart album, click here. Here's the introduction to the interview: The Devotional Chant of Krishna Das When he was growing up on Long Island, his name was Jeffrey Kagel. A trip to India and a … [Read more...] about Interview with Krishna Das
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