If you subscribe to the Yoga Journal newsletter (and actually read it...mine tend to back up in my in-box before I eventually get to them), then you know that Yoga Journal recently launched a new Community feature for its website. Perhaps you've already checked it out and created a profile. Now is the time to join since the community is still brand new and there are lots of good yoga terms up for grabs for profile names. At least that's what motivated me. Once you join, if you so desire, you … [Read more...] about Yoga Journal Community
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Yoga Journal Podcasts
It looks like Yoga Journal has just started a new yoga podcast series. The first episode is a 20-minute practice segment taught by Yoga Basics columnist Jason Crandell. It looks like a promising start to a nice feature. If you're into practicing with podcasts, also be sure to check out Elsie's Yoga Kula. There are many other podcasts out there, but I'm mostly wondering what you all think of yoga podcasts and which ones are your favorite. Maybe you like podcasts, maybe you don't. I'm just … [Read more...] about Yoga Journal Podcasts
Why did you start yoga?
I'm always interested to hear how people ended up starting their yoga practice. I started about six years ago when I decided I was ready to quit taking my prescription anti-inflammatory for a bad back. I played (and still play) some pretty intense tennis, but the repetitive nature of the sport took its toll on my alignment. After finishing up my college career and getting married, my mom, who taught herself yoga from a few videos, convinced me that I should join her one day for some yoga … [Read more...] about Why did you start yoga?
How to Clean a Yoga Mat
Child's pose is one of those poses that every time it's entered into acts as a reminder that it's okay to rest and accept the peace that comes from resting. At the same time, there's also a decent likelihood that the close proximty of nose to mat in child's pose acts as a reminder that it's NOT okay to have a stinky yoga mat. There's a big difference between a "sticky" mat and a "stinky" mat. The former is to be sought after, the latter is to be shunned. So, the big question is when was the last … [Read more...] about How to Clean a Yoga Mat
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