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I think it is fantastic what has taken place for women in the world of yoga today. Yoga has been a tremendous source of empowerment, inspiration and confidence building for dedicated female practitioners. In fact it is due to the sheer numbers of women practicing yoga that yoga is being …
When we think of being on guard, we typically think of having an alertness that is meant to protect us, like a coat of armor. This means we are suspicious, wary, distrustful. This is not the “caught off guard” I mean. It may, however, be worthy to recount all the times …
See Tias’ interview in the August 2011 Yoga Journal Conference Connection: Tias will be teaching at the upcoming Yoga Journal Colorado Conference in Estes Park on September 23rd and 24th, as well as delivering a dharma talk, “Yoga and the Quest for the Im/Perfect Pose”.
In the art of calligraphy, the circle is a brush stroke done in one movement. This circle, called enso is perhaps the most poignant image in Zen training for “coming full circle”, or enlightenment. The stroke is suggestive of flow, done with the brush held not too loose/not too tight. …
Lizard Wardens On the pathway to the Prajna practice space on our grounds here in Santa Fe are several vary large lizards have made their homes under the flagstone pathway. They have created small entryways under the flat stone pavers and they kick loose gravel everywhere. One species looks like …
How can Yoga practitioners build a strong and sustaining life force? Is it simply a matter of gaining strength and flexibility? One way that we can think of generating vitality in the body is by strengthening the pulse or functioning of the kidneys. All the organs play a critical role …
