I found through my personal and teaching experience that this flow can help energize you and open the body laterally. My students have often commented that they would like “to do this in class more regularly”. Warrior II strengthens and tones the leg and abdominal muscles. It...
The debate about America’s health and the state of America’s health insurance system continues to make headlines. Our own experience has been one of surprise and frustration. Our company has a small group plan whose premiums were increased this year by 25.6%. Th...
I went with a friend to her yoga class today and while I was in Salamba Sarvangasana I began to reflect on the pose and its benefits. Salamba Sarvangasana is known as the Mother of asanas. The translation begins with “alamba” which means a prop or support. Co...
This single sentence by Sogyal Rinpoche expresses so clearly our inner connectedness to all living things. Please take a moment and read it over a few times and absorb its meaning...
Leaving your ego at the door is a lesson that can’t be stressed enough because your ego can be very subtle. One of my favorite classes to take as a student is a Mysore Ashtanga Yoga class. ...
Spring is beginning to make its presence known with daffodils, tulips and trees blooming! Depending on where you live, you are seeing evidence of spring. Here in Atlanta, about three weeks ago, I saw the first daffodils on my morning walk...
IntroductionDecember is just a blur and I find myself amazed that it is already January 10, 2009. Time really does just fly by! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. The start of the New Year always makes me think about going back to basics as I reflect on various aspects of my life...
As the holiday season is upon us, it makes me more aware of the meaning of peace. We are a world in turmoil, economically, politically and socially. How do we achieve peace in such a turmoil...
Table of ContentsPranayama PracticeCleansing Your Nasal Passages with Jala NetiBook RecommendationPranayama PracticeLet's review a couple of pranayama techniques which may or may not be familiar to you...
I have been on vacation visiting family and friends. It has been wonderful and I have been filled with love. So the following quote hit home with me as I work to overcome my own discontent with more love and compassion for others."Love is the only answer to hatred." -- Dilgo Khyentse Rinposche
As you may have guessed, I am into the readings of the 14th Dalai Lama. Here is a wonderful quote about how to develop compassion."Compassion can be roughly defined in terms of a state of mind that is non-violent, non-harming and non-aggressive...
Hips, hips and hips. This month's newsletter is going to focus on opening our hips. We all know our body is an intricate system and so many functions are interrelated so let's begin with a brief review of the pelvic bowl which is comprised of our two hip bones and sacrum...
We are very excited about our new venture into blogging for our newsletters and other articles! This post is to provide links to our two most recent past newsletters.September 2008 yGuide Yoga Software NewsletterJuly 2008 yGuide Yoga Software Newsletter
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