the consequences of being myself
“Yoga is the practice of tolerating the consequences of being yourself.” – Bhagavad Gita The consequences of being myself, huh? Sounds pretty damning if you ask me. My stream-of-thought...
TRAININGS
the practice of connection & self-actualization in yoga
Move past your ego It’s in the act of breathing through poses both on and off the mat that you don’t want to breathe through...
back pain: is your yoga practice hurting you?
back pain yoga practice hurting injuries healing tips gokhale method The statistics on back pain are staggering. A whopping 85% of the U.S. population will...
our sādhanā and planet earth
Accepting our sādhanā For most of us modern yoga consists of a physical practice of Asana and meditation techniques for the mind, which range from...
sthira sukham asana – a lovely stretch
Why sthira sukham asana How we feel about ourselves is often apparent on the mat during difficult postures. Sthira sukham asana (with steadiness and ease)...
the healing power of breath
exploring pranayama breathing Breath, awareness and existence are inextricably woven. The flow of breath is the flow of life. We take our first inhalation when...
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...
san francisco yoga teacher jason crandell holds forth
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...
inversion aversion
In January, while I was in New York City visiting my sister, I took a yoga class. Near the end of class, the teacher asked...
carrie parker gastelu
A dedicated mother and pioneer in the prenatal yoga field, Carrie Parker Gastelu is a supreme inspiration. In addition to being a renowned yoga instructor,...