Articles
Pyramid Pose (parsvottanasana)
why Parsvottanasana (parsva means side; uttana means intense stretch), is one of my favorite forward bends. What I appreciate most in this asana is how...
the evolution of yoga
Yoga, like any science, is constantly evolving. But yoga is not just a science. It’s a philosophy and a way of life that seems to...
Lessons from The Highest Pass from Anand Mehrotra
a q&a interview with anand mehrotra Anand Mehrotra is a modern Indian yogi and guru who grew up in Rishikesh, India, the birthplace of yoga....
Energy Integrity for Yoga Teachers
How a Better Awareness of Energy Can Support your Health and Wellness The yoga practices of asana, pranayama and mudra are geared at accessing the...
how yoga teacher training opened my eyes
I have been on the yoga bandwagon since 1998. Two years after having scoliosis surgery, all my medical restrictions were lifted, and I had a...
sitting down with meghan pappenheim
The BaliSpirit ethos is one of harmony. Co-founder Meghan Pappenheim has an ardent passion for all things yoga, dance, music and the group’s successful Festival...
Vata Imbalance – Balancing Vata
Vata Imbalance – Ayurveda, India‘s system of traditional medicine and ‘science of life’, deals elaborately with measures of healthful living. It stresses a balance of...
the birth of a community
A Vibrant and Diverse Community That Has Supported Us From the Very Start As Yogi Times celebrates 25 years of service to its readers, we look...
Enter the world of spirit
The real roots of Yoga Every day in cities across North America, Europe, and Australia millions of people roll out their yoga mats and practice...
Interview with Swami BV Padmanabha
Bhakti Yoga Brahmachari Swami BV Padmanabha Since his teenage age of just 19, Swami BV Padmanabha has lived a life of brahmachari. After Nince years of...
the space between breaths: kumbhaka – pranayama
This summer, I took an eight-week course on pranayama, the yogic art of breath control. Halfway through the course, we began to work with kumbhaka...
The Soul of Yoga: A journey back to its ancient essence
Every day in cities across North America, Europe, and Australia millions of people roll out their yoga mats and practice a vast range of yoga...
how bikram yoga nearly broke us up
This is the story of a man, his woman and how Bikram Yoga nearly broke us up. I shall refer to the man by his...
Yogis gone wild
Yoga Yenta Summertime is here and I’m ready for some R & R! Yapping about yoga all day can be exhausting, not to mention pondering...
How Anna Getty created a space for her family to thrive and explore in Ojai
A family oasis in Ojai Enter most homes where a fourteen month-old baby resides, and the theme that pervades the household is ”pandemonium.’ However, this...
flying pigeon pose
Why Eka Pada Galavasana – flying pigeon pose Named for the sage Galva, Eka Pada Galavasana, or flying pigeon pose, is a big asana, combining hip...
confessions of a cheating yogini
Cheating Confessions How did it start? I can’t really pinpoint one specific moment when I fell in love with Mat. It was the kind of...
organic farms of the california coast
savor the source There’s something wonderfully comforting and instinctive about eating seasonal foods. Many of us regularly seek out fresh, organic produce by frequenting our...
Megan Pappenheim: Transforming Ubud, One Dream at a Time
From New York Roots to Balinese Magic Megan Pappenheim, a native New Yorker with a flair for entrepreneurship and cultural connection, landed in Bali in...
devaduuta panna asana or fallen angel pose
How to devaduuta panna asana Squat with legs together on your tiptoes, fully extending your arms up. Draw fingertips together, bend elbows wide. Exhale, placing your...
