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  • Simplicity In A Complex World

    By Donna Amrita Davidge “We must understand life is very simple – because the breath of life, by which we live, is given by God. Our life is actually a testimony to the fact that somebody gives us life.” Yogi Bhajan, Kundalini Yoga Master 11/19/2000 As we move on a yogic path with a goal […]

  • Making Sense of Yoga-ese

    There are certain phrases that yoga teachers say in class to relax and center their students. “Ground your big toe mounds.” “Open your heart.” “Feel your pelvic floor.” You may know exactly what your teacher intends by these sayings. Or …

  • Teaching Hatha Yoga – Global Benefits for Public Health

    At a time when lack of good health habits seems to be a common practice, Yoga has answers and many rewards. Yogic philosophy is concerned with preventative health on every level of existence. There are many temptations, which can cause people to form bad health habits. Fast food, huge out-to-eat portions, television, video games, personal […]

  • Yoga guru Ram Dev demands land back for Amarnath shrine

    Yoga guru Ram Dev on Thursday jumped into the thick of a raging shrine row in Jammu and Kashmir, by demanding that forest land taken away from the Amarnath Shrine Board be restored to it.

  • Yoga returns to downtown Wausau for fourth year

    Grab a mat and get ready to head to the 400 Block of Third Street Monday to stretch your mind and body. Three area yoga instructors will offer the fourth annual Yoga on the 400 Block. Each of the instructors will lead a portion of the public workshop …

  • Outdoors events

    All levels Hatha flow class with Breathe Yoga Studio, every Friday (noon-1 p.m. with Lori Grable) and Saturday (10:30-11:30 a.m. with Kristi Rogers). In the park next to REI (SouthSide Works).

  • Stretching out

    Yoga is in bloom on the North Shore. You can get your asana practice on at Salem State College, Deveraux beach in Marblehead, and even at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem or on the ocean in Beverly. There are 15.8 million adult practitioners in the …

  • Meditation Retreat Planned For Democratic Convention

    People looking for a break from the speeches and demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention will be able stop by a park along the South Platte River and practice meditation and yoga.

  • Just Breathe

    Today I will be attending Jason Mueller’s wake.  A friend I meet guy during my freshman year of college.  We were a group of four.  Jason, Angel, Chris, and I.  We tried to get into parties, walked around campus, laughed ourselves silly….  Attended foam parties (ha ha…).  Always having a good time.  Jason ALWAYS had […]

  • The Origins Of Ashtanga Yoga Poses Are Shrouded In Mystery

    Before actually understanding the different Ashtanga yoga poses, it would pay to first of all learn about the history of these poses. As you may or may not know, Ashtanga yoga is the brainchild of one Sri K Pattabhi Jois who was a student of the well-known yogi Sri Krishnamacharya. Yogi Sri Krishnamacharya’s claim to fame lies in the fact that it was he who tutored famous names such as B.K.S. Iyengar, A.G. Mohan, Indra Dhevi and Srivatsa Ramaswami, all of whom are famous in the world of yoga.

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