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Reply to a Comment on my “Healing Injuries” Post
I wanted to share a comment and my reply from my recent post, Healing Injuries with Ashtanga Yoga. The comment: Sorry mate – you could not be more wrong – when you have a muscle tear caused through...
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Another Yoga Scandal. Not Good at All
So another yoga scandal. More allegations of sexual misconduct and another resignation. This time around, it’s Kausthub Desikachar, grandson of the illustrious Krishnamacharya. The story broke on the...
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If You’re Such a Good Yoga Teacher, Why Are You So Famous? – Repost
I really enjoyed this article by Carol Horton. “If You’re Such a Good Yoga Teacher, Why Are You So Famous?” Give it a read.
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Can Ashtanga really be enough physical activity? Question Answered…
Here’s a good question I received… I have read may times that people who practice Ashtanga regularly avoid running, weightlifting, biking etc. Can you talk a little bit about this? I assume its because...
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Prasarita Padottanasana – Correct Vinyasa Video Clip
Don’t be ashamed. It’s a difficult section to memorize. When do I lift my arms? When do I pause before folding forward? What am I supposed to do with my hands after variation c? It can take new...
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Limited Practice Time… What to Do? Question Answered
When faced with a limited practice based on time, what is your guidance? Since time is the factor in this scenario, it’s all about how long you have on your mat before you need to finish up. So,...
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Ian Plant, Landscape Photographer
I stumbled upon the website of Ian Plant, a really talented landscape photographer. I loved his photos and thought I’d share. Click to be redirected to his website.
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Keeping Yoga Clothes Clean – More Tips
I received a great comment on my previous post detailing ways to keep yoga clothes clean and fresh. Some other ideas for getting the stink out of your stuff: 1) Baking soda and vinegar for the really...
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Coming Up in Karandavasana – Question Answered
I received a question on how to come up from karandavasana, a difficult asana in Ashtanga’s intermediate series. This asana is a forearm balance similar to pincha mayurasana but with the added...
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Taking Practice Into Life – Question Answered
Here’s a question I received. What do you teach your students on carrying the Practice off the mat and into life? I had started a response before finding an excellent transcription from one of...
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Rome Panorama
Rome Panorama, originally uploaded by rpgold. Happy New Year one and all. All the best for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013. Rachelle and I are back from an epic week in Rome. We had a great time...
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Tom Rosenthal – Photographer and Ashtanga Yogi
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to profile Tom Rosenthal. We’ve overlapped in Mysore so many times as well as in New York. He’s got a a great eye and I love his work. His dedication to...
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I Haven’t Been Practicing… Should I Come Back?
Our friend, Elise Espat, of Albuquerque Ashtanga Yoga Shala posted the following question and answer for all students who have disappeared for whatever reason. Wise words that all students should heed....
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Rome 2012 Photos
Rome 2012, a set on Flickr. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve posted some photos from Rachelle’s and my trip to Rome. It was a great week spent in the Eternal City.
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Thoughts on Coffee
One of Sharath’s famous comments is, “No coffee. No prana.” It’s perfectly clear that, as a strong stimulant, coffee is very rajasic. As such, it would seem to be an obvious thing to avoid in one’s...
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Photography by Henrik
It’s been awhile since I featured a photographer. Today, photography by Henrik Great photos.
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Eddie Stern’s Letter to Barry Silver on Moon Days
This has been well circulated and shared on Facebook, etc., but I wanted to leave a link here as well. If you missed it, it’s worth reading. Click here.
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Rachelle Durvasasana
Rachelle Durvasasana, originally uploaded by rpgold. I found this photo on my iPhone taken back in November. A difficult asana from Ashtanga’s 3rd Series. Open hips and proficiency putting one’s leg...
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