It’s fair to say that yoga has been around for a while and has come a long way since its hippie days of the 60s and 70s. I remember taking my first class when I was twelve years old, I went with my grandma and fell asleep. I thought yoga was for older ladies in leotards and didn’t take another class until after college. I had no idea the practice could be so dynamic and physical. Luckily yoga has gained a lot more attention and most people have a good idea of what yoga is all about as well as … [Read more...] about Yoga Myths: Don’t Let These 3 Common Misconceptions Keep You Off the Mat
Santa’s Christmas Yoga Routine
A fun little Christmas e-book for kids and those still young at heart… I posted this a few years ago, but it’s still enjoyable to look at this time of year. … [Read more...] about Santa’s Christmas Yoga Routine
NamaSTAY Yoga Towel Review and Giveaway!
I know when I practice yoga, whether hot or otherwise, I’m usually a sweaty disaster. It’s a good disaster, but sweaty nonetheless. Since slip-and-slide yoga mat syndrome is totally uncool, over the years I’ve added a variety of yoga towels to my collection to help with soaking up sweat, providing a solid practice surface, and keeping the nasties from festering on the mat. Despite the functional necessity of a yoga towel during a sweaty practice, they also have a tendency to add another layer … [Read more...] about NamaSTAY Yoga Towel Review and Giveaway!
Saying “Thank You”
Happiness never decreases by being shared. Ayurveda, the sister science of Yoga, teaches that “like increases like.” This inherently applies not only to what we eat, but our actions and thoughts as well. Time has proven to me that gratitude is no different. Showing gratitude for our many blessings, no matter how big or small, only adds to our list of things to be grateful for. Here are some things I’m grateful for right now: 1. A warm home to take refuge in when the temperature (finally) … [Read more...] about Saying “Thank You”
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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