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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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
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
Putting It All Together in Fundamentals Class
For years, I giggled my way through yoga classes at the gym, swearing "it's not for me." With a sporty background, I've always considered myself fit and ready for any athletic challenge. And yoga classes at various gyms didn't challenge me physically. I thought it was a nice stretch class, or … [Read more...] about Putting It All Together in Fundamentals Class
3 Ways to Turn Your New Years Resolutions into Reality
The dawn of a new year is the typical time for many of us to take stock of the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. New Year’s resolutions may seem like a silly tradition, but to me it makes perfect sense. It is the beginning of the calendar year. And, more importantly, winter time is … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Turn Your New Years Resolutions into Reality