Daily Cup of Yoga

Spice Your Practice Up with a New Yoga Poster

Posted by @brianon February 20, 2007November 9, 2011in ashtanga, pictures, posters, yoga4 Comments

While books on yoga asanas are a great resource to consult when learning the fundamentals of a new asana, the continuity and visual effect of a poster can be a great aid in maintaining the harmony of one's practice. Most…

The Sacred Symbol “Om”

Posted by @brianon February 19, 2007November 9, 2011in art, meditation, pictures, posters, quotes, yoga12 Comments

This beautiful poster has a variety of photographs of the "OM" symbol found all over India. The text on the poster reads: The sacred symbol OM is found throughout India not only in temples, but also on walls, trucks and…

Observing Aparigraha

Posted by @brianon February 18, 2007November 8, 2011in ashtanga, books, iyengar, meditation, mindfulness, quotes, simple living, yama, yoga5 Comments

Before the new week starts and we all head back to work or school, take a moment to ponder these words on non-coveting by B.K.S. Iyengar in Light on Yoga: The yogi feels that the collection or hoarding of things…

Weekend Yoga Thoughts – Lists and the Limbs of Yoga

Posted by @brianon February 17, 2007February 17, 2007in ashtanga, mindfulness, yoga1 Comment

I love lists. Lists are helpful because they provide organization and systematization of thoughts and ideas that would otherwise not be very useful. One of the reasons I really love yoga is because of its systematic organization found in its…

Weekend Yoga Video: How to Breathe Better (Rodney Yee)

Posted by @brianon February 17, 2007November 9, 2011in breathing, meditation, mindfulness, videos, yoga1 Comment

Since today's King of the Hill Yoga Clip was a bit over the top, here's a short clip that might actually be useful in your yoga practice. Rodney Yee briefly explains how better breathing leads to better health.