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
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Yellow, Brown, Black, and Beautiful: Iyengar Yoga and People of Color
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
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
Results from the Student Satisfaction Survey
In early December we conducted our annual Student Satisfaction Survey. We got over 100 very insightful responses! Your feedback was very helpful, and actionable. A big thanks goes out to Rebecca Ratzkin for helping to design the survey. Here are the highlights of what you told … [Read more...] about Results from the Student Satisfaction Survey
Basic Back Care for Home Yoga Practice
This is a basic back care yoga sequence that you can practice at home, any time your back needs a little extra love. If your desk job has you aching or you overworked your back, here is a gentle yoga sequence designed specifically to relieve minor aches and pains in the lower back, upper back, … [Read more...] about Basic Back Care for Home Yoga Practice