What Do Namaste And Aloha Have In Common?
Even a raw beginner in yoga class has heard the term “Namaste.” Typically your teacher will either greet you at the entrance to the studio with his or her hands in what we westerners would call prayer...
View ArticleThe Attack Of The Villainous Monkey Brain Or How To Conquer Your Chitta Vrittis
Yesterday I was attacked by a monkey! This horrible Super Villain was inside my brain. It had infiltrated my mind. What was I to do? What super hero would save me? I would save myself of course, using...
View ArticleHow To Use Ujjayi Breath In Lotus Pose
I was first fully introduced to Ujjayi Breath (pronounced ooo-jai) in an Ashtanga Yoga workshop. I had heard the term several times before, but had not yet learned to integrate pranayama (extension of...
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Take Your Yoga Practice To The Next Level With Mula Bandha
I remember the first time I actually understood, I mean really understood at a deep physical level what mula bandha could do for my yoga practice (not to mention your love life!) I had heard the term...
View ArticleOpen Your Heart To Bliss With Camel Pose
Dark creamy chocolate, swirling deep red wine, a nice steamy bath and the time alone to luxuriate; these things lead to a wonderful state of bliss. So too, yoga can lead to pure bliss when practiced...
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How To Find Courage Upside-Down With Tripod Balance and Headstand
Have you ever been confidently moving through yoga class, smoothly stretching from one asana to the next when the teacher says, “Now we will move into the king of all poses; Headstand.” And your belly...
View ArticleWhat Moving To Thailand Has Taught Me About Life
Ok I am just going to announce this to the world as if it “doesn’t matter”, as if “it’s all good” and pretend I have “no worries.” I am 52 years old! That’s right, I’ll say it again: I am 52 years old....
View ArticleToilet Yoga – Why All Veteran Travelers Should Know Garland Pose
Toilet Training! If you have a two year old maybe this is a common topic of conversation for you. I have not spoken of toilet training in over 20 years so this is not a topic I have thought about in a...
View ArticleThe Thai Stroll – A Walking Meditation
Back in America, I was well known for the fast pace of my traveling. My “walk” was fast enough that those trying to keep pace with me would often resort to a jog. If I were driving, I was the one who...
View Article3 Reasons Why Yoga Is The Best Exercise For Travel
When you’re traveling, it is often quite hard to keep up with your physical exercise or practice. Be it because there’s no gym around, you don’t have the necessary equipment, or simply because you...
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