YOGA
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....
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...
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...
patanjali’s yoga sutras
How It Works Throughout the world, thousands of individuals regularly attend group yoga classes seeking the benefits of this timeless science of self. In an...
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...
jason crandell yoga
Whether you are male or female, if you have ever been to a yoga class, you’ve probably noticed how few men seem to be in...
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...
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...
what is abundance? of abundance
Yoga and spiritual abundance Financial abundance seems to elude the rich and the poor alike. For some, too little money leads to unhappiness. For others,...
the true yogic journey begins
what being a yogi means Because I grew up doing yoga in India, I am often asked about the background, practice and philosophy of yoga....
savasana – corpse pose – death or dead asana
Why is it that in nearly every yoga class, no matter what the style, we end with Savasana? Could Savasana be the most important pose...
