YELLOW, BROWN, BLACK, AND BEAUTIFUL: Iyengar Yoga and People of Color by Hong Gwi-Seok Gazing at our “yoga bible,” LIGHT ON YOGA, we see iconic photos of BKS Iyengar in every asana imaginable, setting a standard we have yet to fulfill. But almost everywhere else, the images of yoga feature … [Read more...] about Yellow, Brown, Black, and Beautiful: Iyengar Yoga and People of Color
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Looking Back at Rebecca Lerner’s December Workshop
I had the pleasure of attending Rebecca Lerner's workshop workshop last December and was pleased with the depth of practice I was able to achieve in a such a short time. I went to all the classes, including the teacher training segment, which turned out to be about 15 hours in three … [Read more...] about Looking Back at Rebecca Lerner’s December Workshop
Anantasana: Shoulders and Snakes
In a recent class with Heather we opened our chests, shoulders and minds about the serpent god, Ananta. We started simply enough in Child's pose with arms stretched out ahead of us. Next, as we lay down across a blanket for a mild upper back bend, I thought to myself, "I'm so glad this is going to … [Read more...] about Anantasana: Shoulders and Snakes
Transforming the Adeline Corridor
Did you know that our neighborhood is about to go through some major changes? The City of Berkeley is interested in revitalizing the Adeline Corridor, also known as the Lorin District. The City was recently awarded a $750K planning grant to look at the future of our neighborhood - residential, … [Read more...] about Transforming the Adeline Corridor
Yoga for Stabilizing Anxiety
I’ll be teaching a workshop on Anxiety and yoga on February 28, so I’ve been exploring the nature of this malady. What are its roots? Why does one person take the things life throws their way in stride, while another becomes paralyzed with fear under the same circumstances? Anything you read on … [Read more...] about Yoga for Stabilizing Anxiety