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Yoga is learning the delicate balance between control and surrender. In order to hold and flow from pose to pose without falling, we must exert a level of concentrated control. Yet in order to truly let our body move, release and breathe, we must allow ourselves to surrender. This balancing act of control and surrender [...]
Concentration is the sixth limb of Pantajali’s eight limbs of yoga. Pantanjali’s sutra’s define concentration as, III.1 “When the attention of the mind-stuff is directed in a single stream to a chosen field without being dissipated and thus distracted – that is concentration.” Let’s break that down a bit further, “When the attention of the [...]
Researchers at the University of Chicago conducted an experiment to see what the effects of sleep deprivation are on our fat cells. They recruited several healthy individuals to sleep 2 weeks in a sleep lab. For the first week, the individuals were allowed to sleep for 8 1/2 hours per night. After this week was [...]
This article has nothing to do with yoga – but everything to do with our health. In general, I’ll be writing more articles about food and our food supply as I feel just as passionate about it as yoga. Most people turn to yoga to improve our overall health and well-being. But it’s important to [...]
Many people (myself included) start practicing yoga for the physical benefits it provides. This includes increases in strength and flexibility, weight loss, and muscle toning. However, after practicing for a while, you’ll begin to realize that yoga is more than just a physical exercise program… Time For Yourself One of the things I love so [...]
Many people are interested in losing weight these days. But as a culture and a nation, we’ve forgotten some of the basics. We’ve gotten caught up in the weight-loss crazes, most often instigated and perpetuated by companies seeking a profit. Every few years we hear about a different “evil food stuff” that most be avoided [...]
I’m happy to present a trailer for my new DVD Now Available! Have a look below: Move, energize, breathe and stretch! This easy-to-follow blend of Hatha, Kundalini and Vinyasa yoga is aimed twoards the absolute beginner yoga practitioner. You’ll find and all-in-one workout for encouraging flexibility in the body through ancient yoga techniques. Choose [...]
In my last post, I spoke about the pros and cons of practicing yoga at home versus at a studio. If you are able to practice at home from time to time, you’ll need a good space to lay out your mat and get to work. Here are some recommendations for creating your perfect at-home [...]
With the recent popularity explosion of yoga, we have more options than ever when it comes to where we practice and how. Chances are, there’s at least one yoga studio not far from where you live. And if not, you can always browse Amazon.com for a list of at-home practice yoga DVD’s. But there are [...]
Although some forms of yoga are not as physically demanding as other forms of exercise, it’s still important to do (and not do) certain things before and after your practice session. Let’s take a look: Before Your Practice Session Do warmup briefly with some light stretching. Do have comfortable clothes on. They shouldn’t be tight [...]
