The Super Seahawk Asana
In light of the Seattle Seahawk’s Super Bowl blow out, it is noteworthy that part of their success is attributed to asana, meditation and healthy diet. In ESPN’s article this week on the Seahawks training regimes, it shows how the Seattle team used visualization practice, positive thinking and triangle pose. …
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Yoga, Fatigue and Breast Cancer
Today there is a post on the NPR website about how yoga can help reduce breast cancer complications, by reducing fatigue. The statistic that women reported feeling 40% less fatigue when doing yoga is remarkable. This is a good reminder for teachers and students alike that the aim of a …
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Maha Mudra — Great Seal
Instructions: Sit on folded blanket with sole of right foot inside left thigh. Place a strap on the left foot and hold with two hands. Pull on the strap to incline and extend the spine so the chest comes over the upper middle thigh. Gather tails of the strap and …
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Postpartum Practice
10 to 30 Minute Postpartum Practice by Linda Spackman This postpartum yoga practice is an offering to new mothers who might find the possibility of attending a yoga class in the early weeks of becoming a mother overwhelming. This practice can be done in as little as 10 minutes or …
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Twist Sequence
Taught by Surya Little and Linda Spackman We found inspiration from the following two Sutras: 2.33            Vitarkabadhane pratipaksabhavanam – Twisting poses are named after ancient sages. When we twist in asana practice, we create grounding from a firm foundation and begin to cultivate movement in an opposing direction. With …
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Yoga Practice to Support Hormonal Phases
Cultivating Sensitivity: How to Approach Yoga Practice to Support the Phases of the Monthly Hormonal Cycle by Linda Spackman A healthy reproductive system is indicative of overall health. Yoga practice that honors the natural cyclic phases of a woman’s monthly cycle builds a foundation for vitality as well as ease …
Read MoreRise Then Shine
by Tias Little – Yoga Journal, December 2013 The first hour of the day is precious, and for centuries yogis have cherished the dawn for personal practice: meditation, building their prana, and opening their bodies with the rising sun. Read the article >
Read MoreChowder with Dulse Sea Vegetable
by Surya Little There are many variations on chowder recipes that can be made using dulse, one of my favorite sea vegetables. Chowders are usually comfort foods for warming up and there are several ways to create a thick creamy base that glides down your tummy. One way is to …
Read MoreLooking for Trouble with Tias Little
(As published in allthingshealing.com) The aim of a yoga practice is to reduce suffering. To do this we practice postures, recite incantations and study sutras. A yoga practice should necessarily involve working with pain. The asanas are good to reduce lower back pain, shoulder pain, sacroiliac pain and the like. …
Read MoreThree-bean Chili
Three-bean Chili Yield: 4 to 6 serving Cooking time: 2 hours Ingredients: 1 cup black beans 1 cup kidney beans ½ cup green lentils 1 3-inch piece of Kombu 1 whole dried chipotle chiles (any hot, smokey-flavored chile can be substituted) ½ cup sundried tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 …
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