The Poetry of Yoga
The other day I was taken aback when one of my family members told me he was on high blood pressure medication – in fact, four members of my family were.
I remembered as a teenager being told that high blood pressure was genetic in our bloodline. My father had passed away from a heart attack – not from his first one, but from the last of several attacks he had had over the years.
I remember worrying “Is it truly genetic? What does that mean for me? I am always sick already, so will this make me even more susceptible in my adult life?” (more…)
Posted on July 24th, 2009 in The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga and Community
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I thought I’d follow up on one of my recent blogs, where I talked about the incredible energies that I had experienced from various plants and my surroundings during one of my trips to Vancouver, Canada.
Well, the last time I was there again was during the holiday season, when Vancouver was experiencing the heaviest snowfall in decades – it just engulfed the entire city like never before and almost everything came to a standstill. (more…)
Posted on February 6th, 2009 in The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga and Community
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It is very rare that I spend a day doing nothing. I wonder why. Of course, there’s usually a lot to do each day. There are many things I am passionate about – but occasionally I decide I need a “do nothing” kind of day. (more…)
Posted on August 30th, 2008 in The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga and Community
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In Eagle Rock, a small neighborhood in Los Angeles, Amy Woodruff, who is of Chocktaw and Cherokee descent, has chosen to live life in a teepee. Amy was raised on a family farm in California and lived in New York for a few years, but she has no regrets about giving up the fast pace of that city to enjoy a tranquil life in her outdoor home.
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Posted on August 15th, 2008 in The Poetry of Yoga, Understanding Yoga
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Here I am, worried about finding the courage to overcome the Neti Pot while the world continues to move forward around me.
My beautiful son is a constant reminder of the newest, joyful adventures in daily life. Every morning and evening, we go for walks, as this is my way of spending some quality time with my partner and son. It’s a balance that we have learned to start and finish the day with.
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Posted on July 15th, 2008 in Mommy and Baby, The Poetry of Yoga
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Days before you say “I do” can be one of the most stressful times in your life. Last-minute preparations and chaos could cause you to panic and think “No, I don’t”! And without your knowing it, your friends and family, who are doing their best to keep you calm, are also beginning to feel overwhelmed. (more…)
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 in The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga for Women
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Every year, I look forward to the explosion of blossoming Jasmine that takes over my back porch. When the Jasmine blooms, I move as much of my life as I can to the back patio. I read, meditate, write, eat, do yoga, drink tea – and sometimes I just sit and do nothing at all except bask in the spell of this intoxicating scent. (more…)
Posted on May 29th, 2008 in The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga for Emotional Health
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I think my dog has the right idea. She always seems content. Her biggest desire each day is to lie in the sun and soak up all the warmth coming off the bricks on the patio. She will be lying there when I run out in the morning to go teach a yoga class. She will be there when I come back and rush around the house to get ready to go and see my therapy clients. She will be there when I come home in the evening exhausted but happy from the activities of my day.
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Posted on May 27th, 2008 in The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga for Every Day
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This weekend I started noticing some of the people in my life who embody the spirit of yoga. Although I teach and practice yoga all the time, I am not talking about the people I see at the studio or on the yoga mat. I am talking about those amazing people I run into, who seem to have found the secret of serenity in their lives. (more…)
Posted on April 18th, 2008 in The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga for Emotional Health
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We recently had the great pleasure of meeting Nischala Joy Devi and experience her compassionate teachings. She instantly filled the room with her generous spirit and beaming smile.
Today we wanted to take a moment to let our readers know about her recent announcement of an audio version of one of her most popular books. (more…)
Posted on March 21st, 2008 in Teaching Yoga, The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga for Emotional Health, Yoga for Women
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