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Teaching Yoga: The Wisdom of Not Knowing
This morning a student asked me what should have been a simple question: What should I be feeling in this position? A minute or so later, I’d given her the best non-answer I could. Why a non-answer? First, I’m... Read more
That’s My Spot! Non-attachment on the Yoga Mat
Last week a new student came into class and began arranging her mat and props on the floor in a somewhat tentative manner. This class is ongoing and most of the attendees are regulars. Although the atmosphere... Read more
Anjali Mudra - Simple Greeting or Divine Salute?
Few positions are more ubiquitous in yoga practice than Anjali Mudra (Prayer Position). We often practice Anjali Mudra to begin and end a class. We begin and end Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) in Anjali Mudra... Read moreFeatured Courses
While millions of Americans suffer from pain in the low back and pelvis, many back and hip issues are actually the result of sacroiliac instability (SI), i.e. an imbalance in the sacroiliac joint, which often goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated. Alarmingly, yoga practitioners appear to...Read more
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe...Read more
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and integrate these into our...Read more
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops...Read more
Six Powerful Ways to Stay Centered
Adapted from Marianne Elliott's "Powerful Ways to Find Your Center" Marianne Elliott, author, human rights advocate, and yoga instructor, posted some tips in the Huffington Post “GPS” column for keeping... Read more
Yoga in the Era of the Rock Star Yoga Teacher
I used to assume that the reason that famous yoga teachers were famous was because they were better at yoga than others. After all, every field has its exceptional geniuses: there's lot of rock musicians out... Read more
Trust in Love
Love is a bit elusive. Like air, it can't be seen, touched, or held onto. But that doesn't mean we can't feel love in and around us, says Rick Hanson, author of Buddha's Brain, in this inspiring article. Here... Read more
What Doesn't Change? The Practice: Find Stillness. Why?
Things keep changing. The clock ticks, the day unfolds, trees grow, leaves turn brown, hair turns gray, children grow up and leave home, attention skitters from this to that, the cookie is delicious but then... Read more
Yoga and Meditation Can Change Your Brain New Research Suggests
Can yoga and meditation help stave off age-related declines in memory, concentration, information processing and improve the ability to regulate thoughts and emotions? Ground breaking new research exploring the interface of yoga, meditation, and brain science suggests that this may indeed be possible. Read more
The End of an Era—Is Yoga at a Crossroad?
" This body is only an instrument of the soul to reach what is within. " ~ B.K.S. Iyengar BKS Iyengar was the last of the living Masters who brought yoga, meditation and yoga philosophy to the West. His... Read more