Hello, all. It’s the day of the Winter Solstice, and I just had the privilege of teaching a yoga class that started right as the sun was at apogee, or the furthest point from the earth. Because Tuesdays are my day to teach Yin and restorative poses, the class was slow, with an emphasis onContinue reading “Gratitude For My Sanghas”
Author Archives: Korie Beth Brown, Ph.D.
Do you…… yama?
As the year slows down towards its end, and the weather gets colder, asana always gets more difficult for me. My arthritic knee and hip complain, and I find that I have to be much more gentle with my body until the weather warms up. Fortunately, a yogic lifestyle is a moveable feast, and thisContinue reading “Do you…… yama?”
As the Seasons Change….
…so should our yoga practice, yes? It stands to reason that what worked for us in July might not be appropriate for December. But how do we know when and how to change? One very helpful tool comes from Ayurveda, yoga’s “sister science,” which offers us tools for how to organize our daily lives. WhileContinue reading “As the Seasons Change….”
A Yoga Practice for Your Root Chakra
ANNNNDDDD WE’RE OFF!….. Holidays 2021 have arrived! Is it any wonder that many of us are feeling ‘airy-fairy’, with our heads in the clouds and little or no connection to the earth? My traumatic childhood taught we how to ‘leave my body’ at the hint of a threat, and that, combined with the present upheavalContinue reading “A Yoga Practice for Your Root Chakra”
Yoga People: De Jur Jones
I first learned about tree inequity from De Jur when we met to discuss yoga over high tea in downtown Los Angeles. For the similarly uninitiated: studies have shown that low-income areas have less trees. Because of this, these neighborhoods are hotter. In addition, residents are more eight percent more more likely to experience heatContinue reading “Yoga People: De Jur Jones”
A Body Image Meditation to Get Ready for the Holidays
In the upcoming weeks, many of us will gather with family and friends, possibly for the first time since the pandemic. The joke during quarantine was that we would enter it one way, but exit as either “a hunk, a drunk, or a chunk.” It’s possible that we spent our stay-at-home time working out, but,Continue reading “A Body Image Meditation to Get Ready for the Holidays”
Focus on the Yamas: Ahimsa
The yamas, or ethical precepts of yoga, are all phrased negatively, in a “what not to do” manner. This is perhaps because each yama suggests an achievement impossible for most human beings. Take ahimsa, or “non-violence”, for example. Tt’s simply not viable for any of us to live in peace every moment of our lives. Continue reading “Focus on the Yamas: Ahimsa”
The Importance of Studio Classes
People find yoga at many different sources, including videos, YMCA, community classes, and athletic gyms. It’s entirely possible to create an inspiring yoga practice focused on any one of these settings. And yet, there’s a valid argument to be made on the idea that even an occasional class at a yoga studio is an enriching,Continue reading “The Importance of Studio Classes”
Prana Heart Malas and Jewelry
Review of Prana Heart While we don’t, strictly speaking, need malas, they can be wonderful accoutrements. However, many of them, while beautifully made, are very expensive. Enter Prana Heart, an online store specializing in sacred beads and jewelry. It’s a fun site to browse, and the reasonable prices mean that we can shop without worryingContinue reading “Prana Heart Malas and Jewelry”
A Simple At-Home Practice for Renewal
There are times when we feel depleted and low in energy. Taking care of ourselves during these fallow periods is one of the most important ways we preserve our health, and yoga is one of our best resources. If you are stressed out or have noticed your practice becoming irregular, might it be time forContinue reading “A Simple At-Home Practice for Renewal”
Yoga Cielo Stellato 