December 29, 2010
As yogis, we aspire to work toward a deeper acceptance and understanding of ourselves, and to live healthy lifestyles. That’s why starting out the New Year with yoga can be a powerful and soulful way to bring in the year….
Posted in Inspiration & Transformation | Tagged cleveland, evolution yoga, Jivamukti, resolutions, san francisco
December 27, 2010
Sometimes we humans make things harder than they have to be. I truly understand this while putting my kids to bed. If they are having trouble, the evening can go downhill, rapidly. I struggle to find a solution: Cry it out?…
Posted in Inspiration & Transformation | Tagged chanting, Om
December 22, 2010
Aadil Palkhivala, former student of BKS Iyengar and founder of Purna Yoga, always manages to distill the essence of yoga eloquently and passionately. Recently, I asked this master teacher a few questions about his new book, Fire of Love: For…
Posted in Teacher Spotlight | Tagged aadil palkhivala, BKS Iyengar, fire of love, Iyengar yoga, meditation
December 20, 2010
Before you buy another mug or pair of salad tongs, remember it’s not too late for a meaningful gift that someone could actually use. The right book can inspire, teach, or just add a little humor. Here’s a few ideas:…
Posted in Inspiration & Transformation, News | Tagged Bobby Clennell, books, Claire Dederer, gift, reading, Sally Kempton, yoga books
December 15, 2010
I love the energy of the yoga community. Like a flash flood, a flash mob comes together like a FLASH!, flows through Sun Salutations–and then, it’s gone. This Saturday, three flash mobs are happening around the world. In London, Nairobi,…
Posted in News | Tagged african yoga project, flash mob
December 13, 2010
We don’t always have two hours to go to a yoga class. Especially now, when the holidays are gearing up, along with our nervous systems. When you need to decompress but only have a little time, Wisdom FIlms has an…
Posted in News | Tagged movie, relaxation, soothing, water
December 8, 2010
I love the energy and buzz of urban life. But I’ve notice that sometimes after a day out in my beloved city, I feel more drained than when I take a vigorous two hour hike in the mountains. So I…
Posted in News | Tagged directed attention fatigue, Harvard, yoga
December 6, 2010
The debate over who owns yoga rages on. People are still buzzing about the prominent cover story of last week’s Sunday New York Times, which featured the article Hindu Group Stirs Debate Over Yoga’s Soul, which introduces the Hindu American Foundation, a…
Posted in News | Tagged hinduism, news, nora isaacs, yoga buzz
December 1, 2010
Want to experience rare private yoga classes with Jivamukti founders Sharon Gannon and David LIfe, a six-month membership to their studio, and “The Jivamukti Enlightenment Kit,” which includes books, CDs, mats, clothes, and accessories? How about a membership to Eddie…
Posted in News | Tagged cyndi lee, David Life, Donna Karan, Jivamukti yoga, Sharon Gannon, Sting
November 29, 2010
It’s starting. The creeping feeling of holiday time, where everything speeds up, whipping up into a final frenzy. As if things weren’t going fast enough already. During my meditation yesterday, I heard a voice loud and clear. A question, really….
Posted in Inspiration & Transformation | Tagged listening, meditation, restorative yoga
