I was introduced to a workflow solutions software called Asana at a recent work meeting. Some of my colleagues were referring to it as uh-sāh-nuh instead of its Sanskrit pronunciation āh-suh-nuh, which puzzled me since they are all serious practitioners or teachers of yogasana themselves and have no … [Read more...] about Corporate Cultural Appropriation of Yoga is Thriving Harmfully
Opportunities for CIYT: Yoga Alliance accreditation
Hello CIYT around America! Many people have asked me for personal thoughts about the opportunities for CIYT regarding Yoga Alliance accreditation, as I have been a part of IYNAUS and Yoga Alliance for many years. So here are my thoughts. I hope you find it helpful. This post is written for … [Read more...] about Opportunities for CIYT: Yoga Alliance accreditation
Pune Shorts…How we love thee!
Pune Shorts: A history of the brief One of the first things new students notice when they visit an Iyengar Yoga class are the shorts we wear. Why do we wear them? In short (ha ha), we wear them because they are so comfortable. Ugly perhaps, but so comfortable. The design of these shorts … [Read more...] about Pune Shorts…How we love thee!
Looking forward with Cynthia Bates
What made you think of moving away in the first place? About two and a half years ago, I was returning from a meditation retreat in Colorado. As the view of the Bay Area appeared out the window of the plane, for the first time in 20 years I thought, “I don’t think this is where I am going to end up … [Read more...] about Looking forward with Cynthia Bates
Boost Your Immune System
It's the season when we need to take care of our immune systems! Please wash your hands frequently and rest at home when you are sick. If you have a fever, you should stay at home. If you're feeling congested, achy or run down, listen to your body and practice immunity boosting poses at … [Read more...] about Boost Your Immune System