I'm sure most of us enjoy a little spontaneity in our yoga practice, but there's also a lot to be said for showing up to a yoga class with a prepared teacher that puts on a smooth-flowing class. I do most of my yoga at home, but I don't have many worse yoga pet peeves than practicing with an online yoga video where the teacher goes through a bunch of asanas for one side of the body and forgets to do the same thing for the other side. Frustrating, distracting, and seems to happen all to often … [Read more...] about Pocket Yoga-Practice Builder iOS App Gets a Great Update…and we’ve got redemption codes!
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Sacred Sound: Mantras & Chants
Many years ago when I started a yoga practice, I had no idea what it would reveal to me. I was just hoping for a little extra strength and flexibility, and I did what I could to avoid all the spiritual trappings of the practice. But, somehow, as it does, the yoga did its job. Over the years it brought me through physical, psychological, and emotional revelations that I can’t imagine would have taken place otherwise. One of the most powerful insights has come through the use of sound and mantra … [Read more...] about Sacred Sound: Mantras & Chants
Lululemon Pledges a Perfect Fit for Your Next Yoga Pants
This is about as breaking as news gets in the yoga world, so we had to share. Perhaps inspired by the infamous comments of lululemon’s founder, lulu’s latest product offering/innovation appears to be a yoga pant that fits any body, shape, or size… Here’s the specs on the pants in case you’re still wondering whether this is a good option for you: Goodbye pants, hello comfort…Have a nice weekend! … [Read more...] about Lululemon Pledges a Perfect Fit for Your Next Yoga Pants
A.U.M…(Almighty Universal Magnetic)…by MC Yogi…definitely going on repeat
Time to turn up the volume! MC Yogi just released a sweet new music video that has me pumped about his new album, Mantras, Beats & Meditations, set to release on April 1. His videos always have great visuals, but A.U.M. may be my new favorite. It’s tough to beat the combination of great lyrics, thumping beat, and some impressive yoga poses. Happy weekend! … [Read more...] about A.U.M…(Almighty Universal Magnetic)…by MC Yogi…definitely going on repeat
Krishnamacharya: The Father of Modern Yoga
For lovers of yoga history, this is a great little presentation by A.G. Mohan sharing his thoughts on the legacy and teachings of yoga luminary Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989). “Let the message not be lost…” Transcript Krishnamacharya was unique in many ways — as a master of yoga, as a teacher, as an Ayurvedic physician and as a scholar. In the West, Krishnamacharya is mostly known for his contribution to the revival of the more physically oriented … [Read more...] about Krishnamacharya: The Father of Modern Yoga
Unraveling The Science Behind Yoga’s Benefits
If there was a drug that could mimic the effects of yoga, it would probably be the world’s best-selling drug.” ~Dr. P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D. Thought this was a pretty interesting interview with John Denninger, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, who led a five-year study that revealed how yoga and meditation practice affect genes and brain activity in the chronically stressed. It’s science, people! … [Read more...] about Unraveling The Science Behind Yoga’s Benefits
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