Today ended up being one of those challenging days where I normally would have never unrolled my mat. Busy from start to finish. However, when 10:30 rolled around tonight and I finally slowed down from the business of the day, I reminded myself to turn off my electronic gadgets and lay out my yoga blanket. Of course the mere act of laying out the blanket resulted in 30 minutes of mind calming restorative yoga poses. Luckily, right now I don't feel like my yoga practice has to be a workout all … [Read more...] about Roll out the mat 30 day challenge – day 2
Constant yoga practice…not so easy sometimes…
In the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the sage author Svatmarama shares the following wisdom: Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success. As I contemplate this verse I realize that lately I've been "lazy" in my yoga practice in many ways. As much as I love practicing yoga and am grateful for the way it makes me feel when I do practice regularly, it seems like right now I can't even remember the last time I rolled out my … [Read more...] about Constant yoga practice…not so easy sometimes…
Seize the Summer: Ayurvedic tips to keep cool and stay balanced during the summer months
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Melina Meza, RYT-500, BS Nutrition In the world of Ayurveda, we are now in the summer season (June-August), which means whenever summer arrives in your geographical location, you will have a stronger relationship with the elements fire and water for three months. Ayurveda views the physical body, along with everything in the Universe, as being composed of the five primary elements; earth, water, fire, air, and ether or empty space. These elements are … [Read more...] about Seize the Summer: Ayurvedic tips to keep cool and stay balanced during the summer months
Hip Openers Video from Yoga Journal Home Practice
Hip Openers = one of my favorite reasons for practicing yoga asana :) I don't know why anyone would dread hip openers. I like them so much I often sit cross-legged (lotus or half lotus) in my chair at work. This is a short, but sweet hip opening sequence from Yoga Journal's Live Mag channel. I just completed it, and feel very, very good. A nice sequence when you only have 20 minutes. [vodpod … [Read more...] about Hip Openers Video from Yoga Journal Home Practice
The Legend of Ganesh, Son of Shiva & Parvati
Ever wonder why Ganesh has an elephant head? MC Yogi illuminates the tradition in the lyrics to "Son of Shiva" on his Elephant Power album: Son of Shiva High up in the Himalayan mountain peaks / their lived a beautiful goddess named Parvati / Parvati was the wife of the god named Shiva / the king of all yogi’s who destroys all demons / now Shiva loved to practice yoga deep in the forest / away from the world and all the things that lure us / often meditating for weeks and … [Read more...] about The Legend of Ganesh, Son of Shiva & Parvati
Weekend Video: Sita Sings the Blues
Sita is a goddess separated from her beloved Lord and husband Rama. Nina is an animator whose husband moves to India, then dumps her by email. Three hilarious shadow puppets narrate both ancient tragedy and modern comedy in this beautifully animated interpretation of the Indian epic Ramayana. Set to the 1920's jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, Sita Sings the Blues earns its tagline as "the Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told." Enjoy the show here at Daily Cup of Yoga! DVD also available on … [Read more...] about Weekend Video: Sita Sings the Blues
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