We have the best of intentions, and we take our commitments seriously. Alas, sometimes this translates into too much for too long. Here are four signs that you need to make changes, with suggestions for how to bring the luster back. #1 – You’re overtraining. We know that yoga is good for your body, soContinue reading “Does Your Practice Need A Shakeup?”
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Focus on the yamas: Asteya
Like many yoga practitioners, I started with with asana, and began to seek out yoga philosophy later rather than sooner. Part of the reason for this was my initial glance at the yamas, or moral restraints; I thought of them as the second half of the ‘yogic Ten Commandments.’ They didn’t seem that difficult orContinue reading “Focus on the yamas: Asteya”
My Knee Wants Its Say (a personal interlude)
I’ve been sidelined this week by the voice of my unrepentant right knee, which currently insists that it doesn’t want to bend. This knee has been troublesome every since that time I almost died in Patagonia (a phrase I love to throw around that exaggerates a hiking mishap outside of Ushuaia, Argentina), but lately it’sContinue reading “My Knee Wants Its Say (a personal interlude)”
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?”
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”
Yoginis Gotta Eat….
… but the question is WHAT? As is always true, the community is divided on the subject. Some of us are vegetarian or vegan, either to practice ahimsa or to save the planet. Others of us are not; I count myself in the latter group. I’ve had blood sugar issues all my life – inContinue reading “Yoginis Gotta Eat….”
Yoga Cielo Stellato 