In her book The Gift of Consciousness: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Gitte Bechsgaard draws on her decades of experience as a yoga practitioner, teacher, and Vedic scholar to bring her readers a rich, accessible interpretation of the yoga sutras. She founded the Vidya Institute in Toronto with … [Read more...] about The Gift of Consciousness: An interview with Gitte Bechsgaard
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ASANAS IN HAVANA: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT YOGA TO CUBA
In 2005, Canadian flight attendant Christine Dahdouh made a call that would forever alter her path. She had recently travelled to Cuba, a place that she found grounded her when she wasn't in the air. What Christine needed now was a place to practice yoga. The name Eduardo Pimentel kept surfacing so … [Read more...] about ASANAS IN HAVANA: THE MAN WHO BROUGHT YOGA TO CUBA
Sadhana Studies: A Transformative Life-altering Experience
I had a professor as an undergrad who blurted out one day that “those who do not keep a journal, lose their lives in the process.” At 18 I was not so clear on what he meant. Some 25+ years later I realizethat we are ever-evolving and we forget the details as we forge towards the future. To document … [Read more...] about Sadhana Studies: A Transformative Life-altering Experience
Sadhana Studies: On Humility and Patience
In January, the Sadhana Studies program officially kicked off with a long weekend filled with asana, pranayama and discussions of the history and philosophy of yoga. For many of us, embarking upon this intensive program is the first step in developing the knowledge and discipline … [Read more...] about Sadhana Studies: On Humility and Patience
Savasana Kitty
Martha was my Savasana Kitty. This beautiful stray, who in 1996 sat on my back porch and cried until I let her into my house and into my heart – much to the dismay of Dora, my other cat. Martha’s striking gold eyes were offset by her long, dark sable-colored fur. Although shy and sweet-tempered, … [Read more...] about Savasana Kitty