As human beings, we are engineered to create. Some of us do so by raising children; others generate art; many of us do both. Unfortunately, the pace of modern life often drains our reserves, leaving us burned out and unproductive. Combine this with the stresses added by the pandemic, and is it any wonder weContinue reading “A Yoga Practice for Your Sacral Chakra”
Tag Archives: asana
Introduction to the Vayus
Why do you practice yoga? It was first believed that enlightenment comes from meditation; asana was originally systematized as a way to make the seated body and erect spine more comfortable. Over the last century, Western yogis have moved away from this towards a focus on perfecting the body. Of late, we’ve moved again, toContinue reading “Introduction to the Vayus”
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?”
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”
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”
Book Review: Yoga Anatomy
Human Kinetics Press specializes in book that focus on athleticism and science, and the publishing company has long made good on explaining the physical dynamics of yoga. Yoga Anatomy, which has sold more than a million copies, is now in its third edition. Originally written by Leslie Kaminoff, the later versions have added Amy MatthewsContinue reading “Book Review: Yoga Anatomy”
Prop-tasia!
If you use props, you know that they are useful. Props allow us to access poses that our bodies can’t quite reach on their own; they also give us a way to make asana relaxing. In Yin Yoga, they allow the body enough support so that the practitioner can focus on releasing tension and holdingContinue reading “Prop-tasia!”
Sangha and Yogic Practice
What does it mean to be part of a sangha, or community? As a society, we’ve become inured to many things. The word inured is defined as ‘becoming accustomed to accepting something undesirable;” as the yogic path asks us to examine what we take for granted, I think it’s important to consider how we useContinue reading “Sangha and Yogic Practice”
Yoga or Pilates?
Along with yoga, Pilates is the exercise darling of the studio world, and I really miss my local studios and gyms in these COVID-19 times. However, with all of the streaming now available, that’s hardly an excuse for sitting on my butt. I was thinking about this today, and it occurred to me that yogaContinue reading “Yoga or Pilates?”
Focus on the Yamas: Satya
In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali lays out a program of action that includes eight branches; asana, or physical practice, is only one. I find it important to review all eight branches regularly, starting with the first two, the Yamas and Niyamas – what I think of as the “10 Commandments” of yoga. Coming from aContinue reading “Focus on the Yamas: Satya”
Yoga Cielo Stellato 