What is Forrest Yoga?
Tuesday June 30, 2009
One of the newer kids on the block, Forrest Yoga is gaining popularity across the USA. Based on the methods of charismatic teacher Ana Forrest, this style appeals to those ... Read More
One-Legged King Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Is the Pose of the Week
Sunday June 28, 2009
Romance at the Yoga Studio
Wednesday June 24, 2009
An interesting blog post over at Yoga Journal just caught my attention. It deals with the ethics of romantic relationships between yoga teachers and their students. On the one hand, ... Read More
Has Yoga Helped You Lose Weight?
Tuesday June 23, 2009
Have you tried yoga as part of your attempt to lose weight? Did it work or not? Share your story about yoga and weight loss, whether positive or negative.
Shoulderstand - Salamba Sarvangasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week
Sunday June 21, 2009
Shoulderstand is all about alignment, alignment, alignment. Sure, you could say that about any yoga pose (and I do), but it's particularly important here since incorrect alignment can put too ... Read More
Cooling Breath - Shitali Pranayama
Friday June 19, 2009
While I hear it's cool and rainy on the coasts, here in the middle of the US of A we're having a heat wave. Time to sit in the shade ... Read More
Boomer Yoga With Beryl Bender Birch
Tuesday June 16, 2009
In 1995, Beryl Bender Birch published her influential book Power Yoga, which helped popularize yoga as a vigorous, athletic workout. Now, some fifteen years down the line, Birch has written ... Read More
Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week
Sunday June 14, 2009
Lizard pose takes the typical runner's lunge to a new place. Bringing the elbows to the floor inside the bent knee gives the groin and hip an extra deep stretch. ... Read More
Yoga Mat Owner's Manual
Thursday June 11, 2009
As the mercury rises, so does the sweat quotient (a very complex mathematical equation used to measure perspiration) down at the yoga studio. It's the perfect time to get your ... Read More
Newsweek Asks: Is the Recession Making Americans Fatter?
Tuesday June 9, 2009
Apparently, the answer is yes, the recession does seem to be making Americans fatter. Don't let your health be a casualty of the CEC (that's current economic climate); here are ... Read More
Warrior I - Virabhadrasana I is the Yoga Pose of the Week
Sunday June 7, 2009
If you take yoga classes regularly, you probably do warrior I all the time. It's a standard part of any series of standing poses. There are many ways to teach ... Read More
Gearing Up for Father's Day
Thursday June 4, 2009
Check out the guide to Yoga Gifts for Men for some great ideas for the yoga-lovin' dad in your life. Topping the list is the Nintendo Wii Fit, still a ... Read More
All About be present Yoga Pants
Tuesday June 2, 2009
Here's a round-up of my all-time favorite yoga pants by be present. There are three styles, all made in the USA from their fantastic, lightweight, breathable fabric. And wait until ... Read More