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Ombama

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

Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Poster

Click on the poster for an amazing ashtanga yoga desktop background! Think you're ready for the Intermediate Series? Here's the poster... Update:  Many have asked where they can find this poster for purchase.  Good question.  I believe it used to be available on YogaLifestyle.com, but they seem to have replaced it with a poster by Matthew Sweeney.  I've searched high and low for additional copies of the Axel Dinse poster to no avail.  But, if you click on the poster above, you can view an … [Read more...] about Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Poster

Yantra Meditation – Satisfy Your Inner Artist

While reading through the August 2008 edition of Yoga Journal, one of the articles about yantra meditation stood out to me and has been bouncing around in my head for days.  Yantras are sacred geometrical symbols from the Tantrics of ancient India.  Yantric geometric designs are conceived of as containers for spiritual energy.  Apparently the practice of meditating on various yantra diagrams for the purpose of of cultivating the universal healing qualities believed to reside in the images has … [Read more...] about Yantra Meditation – Satisfy Your Inner Artist

How to Listen

"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

George Bush is a Yoga Soldier

If any of you were wondering how President G.W. Bush maintains his focus and clarity in these trying times, well, look no further. In addition to his jogging and mountain biking, apparently he doesn't mind suiting up for a little yoga action. Check out Bush Yoga for the rest of the series. Oh, and there's a book if you need some additional inspiration.  I've wondered if Bill Clinton was into yoga, but I think Kama Sutra is more his thing. … [Read more...] about George Bush is a Yoga Soldier