yogah cittavrtti nirodhah - Yoga is calming the fluctuations of the mind - the second sutra in the first chapter of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Well what does this mean and what could chanting this do for our yoga practice? One generally begins practicing yoga to strengthen and please the body. Then, … [Read more...] about Explorations in calming the Fluctuations of our Mind
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Independence of Body
I knew my attraction to yoga was for a deeper purpose when I first stepped onto a mat at the ripe age of 16. It was a very lovely class to begin my journey in the yogic realm, the instructor was a small, nice man named Leonard who taught a Wednesday night class at Gold’s Gym in my small town. He was … [Read more...] about Independence of Body
Why is Chanting Important to YOU?
The practice of “chanting” is broad, colorful and complex. For practitioners of the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar, a chanting ritual is recognized as an enrichment to classes and home practice. Students and teachers primarily chant the Invocation to the Sage Patanjali at the beginning of classes. … [Read more...] about Why is Chanting Important to YOU?
What can yoga do for a cyclist?
Berkeley's Bicycle Boulevards are a treasure. The encouragement that I feel each day for riding a bicycle to my destination is immense and made so simple! Seeing so many cyclists efficiently using our roads, bike paths, and bicycle boulevards pushes me to bike whenever I have the … [Read more...] about What can yoga do for a cyclist?
r e l a x , the prana is unlimited
by alan leon The theme of this web log is living well and deliberately ; moving more slowly and mindfully in a fast paced urban setting I was talking with a yogi and herbalist friend (who prefers to remain anonymous- we will refer to her as shelia) on the subject of living without the latest … [Read more...] about r e l a x , the prana is unlimited