ASANA FOCUS – Sukhasana
The prefix “su” means good and “kha” means space. This pose will help to put your hips into a good space. Sukha is a very common word suggesting easy, agreeable, sweet, practical, pleasant, favorable. This pose is invaluable to stretching the piriformis muscle that is lodged in the center buttock. …
Read MoreANATOMY FOCUS – The Frontal Bone
The frontal bone is a very large domed shaped bone at the forehead. It is shaped like a shield and is rounded like a moon. It is part of the eye socket and forms part of the anterior fontanelle. Its interior concave surface houses the prefrontal lobes of the …
Read MoreThe Art of Listening by Tias Little
Through the Art of Listening, we learn to attune to the sensations and perceptions that arise in the body and mind.
Read MorePrecision in Motion – Yoga Journal interview October 2010 issue
Steeped in anatomy and Buddhist dharma, Tias Little delves into the subtleties of the practice.
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How can I discover the style of teaching I would be best at?
Yoga has had a profound effect on my life and I’m drawn more and more to sharing it with others through teaching. I’ve traveled and moved a lot and have been blessed with experiencing a great variety of teachers and styles. But when it comes to teaching on my own, …
Read MoreA quote from Mooji
“Your entire being includes everything. Your Self is all inclusive. All this play of existence is appearing within you.”
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Ways to guide students in lifting the pelvic floor?
Press inner thighs together with a block to engage inner groin adductor to begin the process of understanding the lift of the pelvic floor. Also, suggest lying on the back and getting them to soften the abdominal organs and begin to get the same actions in the legs, contracting and …
Read MoreA monk asked Master Sho of Kokei
A monk asked Master Sho of Kokei, “When things come from the four directions and eight dimensions, what then?” Sho said, “Hit the Middle” The monk immediately bowed.
Read Morefrom “Thousands”, The Dhammapada
Better than a thousand meaningless statements Is one meaningful word, Which, having been heard, Brings peace. Better than a thousand meaningless verses Is one meaningful line of verse Which, having been heard, Brings peace. from “Thousands,” The Dhammapada
Read MoreTrack Sampler of “Fire In The Heart: Prajna Yoga Chants”
Historically, the art of Sanskrit chant was the avenue in which the ancient teachings of yoga were passed. Through Fire in the Heart, you may heighten your daily yoga practice and awaken the sacred sounds within. Chant along with Surya and Tias Little and learn the accurate pronunciation and …
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